Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary Centres of power

Question:

'Marshall Plan' refers to:

(1) South-Asian Trade Act

(2) International forum for war criminals

(3) America's massive financial help to Europe

(4) Co-operation with the developing countries

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

European integration after 1945 was aided by the Cold War. America extended massive financial help for reviving Europe’s economy under what was called the ‘Marshall Plan’. The US also created a new collective security structure under NATO. Under the Marshall Plan, the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) was established in 1948 to channel aid to the west European states.