Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: End of Bi-Polarity

Question:

Match the following Leaders of the Soviet Union in List 1 with the description associated with them  in List 2:

List- 1 (Leaders)

List- 2 (Description)

(A) Vladimir Lenin

(I) is associated with the controversial invasion of Afghanistan.

(B) Joseph Stalin

(II) leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917

(C) Nikita Khrushchev

(III) credited with the Soviet Union's victory in the Second World War

(D) Leonid Brezhnev

(IV) played key roles in suppressing a popular rebellion in Hungary

 

Options:

(A)- I, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- II

(A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- II, (D)- III

(A)- III, (B)- IV, (C)- I, (D)- II

(A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- I

Correct Answer:

(A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- I

Explanation:

Vladimir Lenin, born in 1870 and passing away in 1924, is celebrated as the founder of the Bolshevik Communist party and a pivotal figure in world history. He rose to prominence as the leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917, playing a critical role in the establishment of the USSR (Soviet Union) during the tumultuous period following the revolution, which lasted from 1917 to 1924. Lenin was not only a charismatic leader but also an exceptional thinker and practitioner of Marxism, a socio-political ideology that shaped his vision for a classless society.

Joseph Stalin, whose life spanned from 1879 to 1953, played a significant role in the history of the Soviet Union. He succeeded Vladimir Lenin and assumed leadership from 1924 to 1953, presiding over a critical period of Soviet consolidation. Stalin initiated a rapid industrialization campaign and forcefully implemented the collectivization of agriculture, significantly transforming the country's economic landscape. He is widely credited with the Soviet Union's victory in the Second World War, which had a profound impact on global events.

Nikita Khrushchev, born in 1894 and led the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, is known for his denunciation of Stalin's leadership style and the introduction of certain reforms in 1956. He advocated the idea of "peaceful coexistence" with the Western powers and played key roles in suppressing a popular rebellion in Hungary and the Cuban missile crisis.

Leonid Brezhnev, who led the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982, introduced the concept of the Asian Collective Security system and played a prominent role in the détente phase of Soviet-American relations. His leadership was marked by significant international events, including the suppression of a popular rebellion in Czechoslovakia and the controversial invasion of Afghanistan. During his tenure, he sought to shape global security policies and played a key role in Soviet foreign affairs.