What was the purpose of SEATO?

C. To prevent communism from gaining ground in the region

A. To promote economic cooperation in Southeast Asia

B. To establish a military alliance against Japan

C. To prevent communism from gaining ground in the region

D. To facilitate decolonization of Asian territories

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61.
Which country became 9th member of D-8 grouping in December 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Azerbaijan
One-liner
Azerbaijan became the 9th member of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation in December 2024.
62.
Which city hosted 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)?
Correct Answer: B. Kigali
One-liner
The 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was hosted in Kigali, Rwanda.
63.
When did Rwanda join the Commonwealth of Nations?
Correct Answer: C. 2009
One-liner
Rwanda joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 2009, becoming the 54th member and the second country without British colonial ties to join.
64.
The introduction of which doctrine is considered to have started the Cold War between America and the Soviet Union?
Correct Answer: C. Truman Doctrine
One-liner
The Truman Doctrine (1947) is considered to have started the Cold War between America and the Soviet Union.
65.
During John F. Kennedy's presidency, which global conflict was at its peak?
Correct Answer: B. Cold War
One-liner
During John F. Kennedy's presidency (1961–1963), the Cold War was at its peak, marked by events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Wall crisis.
66.
When was the military alliance called ANZUS signed?
Correct Answer: B. 1951
One-liner
The ANZUS military alliance was signed in 1951.
67.
The British Commonwealth of nations was founded in _?
Correct Answer: C. 1931
One-liner
The British Commonwealth of Nations was founded in 1931 through the Statute of Westminster.
68.
What was the purpose of SEATO?
Correct Answer: C. To prevent communism from gaining ground in the region
One-liner
The purpose of SEATO was to prevent communism from gaining ground in the region.
69.
Where is the headquarters of the D-8 organization located?
Correct Answer: B. Istanbul
One-liner
The headquarters of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
70.
Which ideology did Churchill's government support during the Cold War?
Correct Answer: C. Liberal democracy
One-liner
Churchill's government supported liberal democracy during the Cold War.

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