Q
To join hands independent of the two blocks of the Cold war Era meant to join which of the following groups?
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A
A. warsaw pact
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B
B. nato alliance
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C
C. seato
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D
D. non aligned movement
Correct Answer:
D. D. non aligned movement
Explanation:
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM):
Founded in 1961 (Belgrade Conference)
Purpose: For nations to remain independent of both Cold War blocs (US-led NATO and USSR-led Warsaw Pact)
Key founders: Nehru (India), Nasser (Egypt), Tito (Yugoslavia), Sukarno (Indonesia)
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Warsaw Pact: Soviet-aligned military alliance (1955–1991)
B. NATO Alliance: US-led Western military bloc (founded 1949)
C. SEATO: US-aligned Asian counterpart to NATO (1954–1977)
