CBSE Class 12 Political Science The Cold War Era Quiz 1

1. Which among the following statements about the Cold War is wrong?

A

It was a competition between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies

B

It was an ideological war between the superpowers

C

It triggered of an arms race

D

The US and U.S.S.R. were engaged in direct wars

2. Which among the following statements does not reflect the objectives of NAM?

A

Enabling newly decolonized countries to pursue independent policies

B

Not to joining any military alliances

C

Following a policy of neutrality on global issues

D

Focus on elimination of global economic inequalities

3. Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements that describe the features of the military alliances formed by the superpowers.

A

Member countries of the alliance are to provide bases in their respective lands for the superpowers.

B

Member countries to support the superpower both in terms of ideology and military strategy.

C

When a nation attacks any member country. it is considered as an attack on all the member countries.

D

Superpowers assist all the member countries to develop their own under weapons.

4. Here is a list of countries. Write against each of these the bloc they belonged to during the Cold War.
(a) Poland
(b) France
(c) Japan
(d) Nigeria
(e) North Korea
(f) Sri Lanka.

5. Which of the following was not a member of NATO?

A

The U.S.A.

B

England

C

France

D

None of these

6. Which of the following was not a member of SEATO?

A

U.S.S.R.

B

New Zealand

C

Pakistan

D

Australia

7. Which of the following statements about the NIEQ is false?

A

Give the LDCs control over their natural resources

B

Obtain access to Western markets

C

Reduce the cost of technology from the Western countries

D

Provide the developed countries with a greater role in international economic institutions