Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: US Hegemony in World Politics

Question:

Which of the following statements is true about the First Gulf War?


Statement 01:
 A massive coalition force of 660,000 troops from 34 countries fought against Iraq in First Gulf War.
Statement 02: Nearly 75 per cent of the coalition forces were from the US.

Options:

Both the Statements are true

 Both Statements are false

Only Statement 02 is true.

Only Statement 01 is true

Correct Answer:

Both the Statements are true

Explanation:

A massive coalition force of 660,000 troops from 34 countries fought against Iraq and defeated it in what came to be known as the First Gulf War. However, the UN operation, which was called ‘Operation Desert Storm’, was overwhelmingly American. An American general, Norman Schwarzkopf, led the UN coalition and nearly 75 per cent of the coalition forces were from the US.