Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary Centres of power

Question:

Which organisation was established under the 'Marshall Plan'?

Options:

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

CENTO and SEATO

World Social Forum

Organisation for European Economic Co-operation

Correct Answer:

Organisation for European Economic Co-operation

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Organisation for European Economic Co-operation

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.