Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: End of Bi-Polarity

Question:

Which statement about Nikita Khrushchev is incorrect?

Options:

He served as the leader of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964.

Khrushchev introduced the policy of "peaceful coexistence" with Western powers.

He was known for supporting and continuing Stalin's leadership style.

Khrushchev played a role in suppressing a popular rebellion in Hungary.

Correct Answer:

He was known for supporting and continuing Stalin's leadership style.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - He was known for supporting and continuing Stalin's leadership style.

Nikita Khrushchev is known for denouncing Stalin's leadership style and introducing reforms, not for supporting and continuing Stalin's policies.

Nikita Khrushchev, born in 1894 and leading the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, is known for his denunciation of Stalin's leadership style and the introduction of certain reforms in 1956. He advocated the idea of "peaceful coexistence" with the Western powers and played key roles in suppressing a popular rebellion in Hungary and the Cuban missile crisis.