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    Which of the following statement (s) is correct regarding NATO?                                         
    i. It was formed for defense against the Soviet Union
    ii. It was setup with the United States. Britain, Fraud Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, the Philippines and Pakistan as members.                     
    iii. A NATO army was created to establish its bases many countries of Europe.                    

    A)  i & ii

    B)  Only ii

    C)  i & iii

    D)  all the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     In 1949, North Atlantic Treaty- Organization (NATO) was formed for defense against the Soviet Union. The members of this alliance were the United Stated Canada, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Portugal Britain, France, Belgium, Holland and Luxemburg Turkey, Greece, the Federal Republic of Germane and Spain became its members later. A NATO arm was created which established its bases in many countries of Europe. Similar military alliances were set up by the United States and Britain in other parts of the world.


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