Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Which country joined the SEATO and CENTO in 1954-55?

Options:

India

Sri Lanka

Afganistan

Pakistan

Correct Answer:

Pakistan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Pakistan

1947: India and Pakistan emerge as independent nations after the end of British rule
1948: Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) gains independence; Indo-Pak conflict over Kashmir
1954-55: Pakistan joins the Cold War military blocs, SEATO and CENTO
1960: India and Pakistan sign the Indus Waters Treaty
1962: Border conflict between India and China
1965: Indo-Pak War; UN India-Pakistan Observation Mission
1966: India and Pakistan sign the Tashkent Agreement; Six-point proposal of Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman for greater autonomy to East Pakistan
1971 March: Proclamation of Independence by leaders of Bangladesh
December : Indo-Pak War, Liberation of Bangladesh
1972 July: India and Pakistan sign the Simla Agreement
1976: Pakistan and Bangladesh establish diplomatic ties