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Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Who announced the disbanding of USSR in 1991?

  1. Mikhail Gorbachev

  2. Nikita Krushchev

  3. Vladimir Putin

  4. Boris Yelstin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Boris Yeltsin announced the disbanding of the USSR in December 1991 following the failed coup and the Belovezha Accords. Gorbachev resigned as Soviet President on December 25, 1991. Krushchev was ousted in 1964, and Putin came to power later in the 1990s.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

In which year was the Palestinian Liberation Organisation(PLO) established?

  1. 1967

  2. 1972

  3. 1964

  4. 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was formed in 1964 to consolidate various Palestinian groups under a single political umbrella.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

In which year did the UN pass a resolution for the division of Palestine?

  1. 1942

  2. 1944

  3. 1945

  4. 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 181 in 1947, which proposed the partition of Palestine into independent Arab and Jewish states.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Communist hardliners in USSR encouraged a coup in _______ to remove Gorbachev from power.

  1. 1991

  2. 1990

  3. 1989

  4. 1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The August Coup of 1991 was an attempt by members of the Soviet government and the KGB to take control of the country from Mikhail Gorbachev.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which president of USSR tried to transform politics and bring radical changes?

  1. Mikhail Gorbachev

  2. Nikita Krushchev

  3. Truman

  4. Stalin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mikhail Gorbachev is the Soviet leader best known for attempting to reform the Soviet political and economic system through his policies of Glasnost and Perestroika.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The nuclear tests were banned between _____ to _____.

  1. 1970-1975

  2. 1980-1985

  3. 1985-1991

  4. 1995-2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was not signed until 1996, but the question likely refers to the period of significant arms control efforts and the end of the Cold War. Historical data on specific bans is often context-dependent, but 1985-1991 aligns with the era of major disarmament initiatives between the US and USSR.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

In the 1980's Mikhail Gorbachev's attempts to change the Soviet Union resulted in ______.

  1. strengthening of the Communist Party

  2. a series of economic and political reforms

  3. an increase in tensions between India and the Soviet Union

  4. a shift from producing consumer goods to producing heavy machinery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mikhail Gorbachev introduced the policies of Glasnost (openness) and Perestroika (restructuring) to modernize the Soviet economy and political system. These reforms were intended to revitalize the USSR but ultimately led to its dissolution.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which of the following statement explains Glasnost?

  1. Is intended to reduce armament through Perestroika

  2. Is like sliding the lid to let steam off by restructuring Soviet Economy through Perestroika

  3. Stems from Soviet Union's need to reduce armament in order to restructure Soviet Economy i.e Perestroika

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Glasnost literally means openness and was a policy of increased transparency in government institutions and activities in the USSR. Option B describes the metaphor of releasing steam, which is often used to explain the purpose of these reforms.