Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: US Hegemony in World Politics

Question:

What was the response of the US in order to help the Albanian population living in the province of Kosovo in 1999?

Options:

The air forces of the NATO countries, led by the US, bombarded targets around Yugoslavia for well over two months

The Naval forces of the NATO countries, led by the US, launched missiles around Yugoslavia for well over two months

The terrestrial Army of the NATO countries, led by the US, attacked Yugoslavia and fought a war for nearly 2 months.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

The air forces of the NATO countries, led by the US, bombarded targets around Yugoslavia for well over two months

Explanation:

Nevertheless, the US on occasion did show its readiness to use military power even during the Clinton years. The most important episode occurred in 1999, in response to Yugoslavian actions against the predominantly Albanian population in the province of Kosovo. The air forces of the NATO countries, led by the US, bombarded targets around Yugoslavia for well over two months, forcing the downfall of the government of Slobodan Milosevic and the stationing of a NATO force in Kosovo.