Question

What does NATO stand for?

• A. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• B. North Arctic Treaty Organization
• C. North Asian Treaty Organization
• D. North American Treaty Organization

Hint:

Think ``Atlantic'' to remember trans-Atlantic membership (North America + Europe).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Expand the acronym accurately.
NATO expands to North Atlantic Treaty Organization—a collective-defense alliance founded by the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty.
Step 2: Eliminate close-sounding distractors.
There is no ``North {Arctic}'' or ``North {Asian}'' treaty organization; ``North {American}'' would exclude Europe, which is incorrect.
Step 3: Conclude.
\[ \boxed{\text{North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Option A).}} \]