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:

The correct answer is Option 3 - 3 (America's massive financial help to Europe)

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.