Question

Which country joined the SEATO and CENTO in 1954-55?

• A. India
• B. Sri Lanka
• C. Afghanistan
• D. Pakistan

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Pakistan joined both the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) and the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) in 1954-55. These alliances were part of the US-led collective security pacts during the Cold War, aimed at containing the spread of communism. SEATO and CENTO were designed to strengthen military cooperation and deter communist influence in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, respectively.