Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Arrange the following in chronological order:
(A) Pakistan joins the Cold War military blocs, SEATO and CENTO
(B) First summit of SAARC in Dhaka
(C) India and Pakistan sign the Indus Waters Treaty
(D) Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan

Options:

ACBD

ACDB

CABD

CADB

Correct Answer:

ACBD

Explanation:

Chronological order:
1954-55: Pakistan joins the Cold War military blocs, SEATO and CENTO.
1960 September: India and Pakistan sign the Indus Waters Treaty.
1985 December: South Asian leaders sign the SAARC Charter at the first summit in Dhaka.
1999 June-July : Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan.