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प्रश्न
NATO is also called 'Western Alliance' because most of its members belonged to ______.
विकल्प
Western Asia
Western Europe
The Western part of America
Western Africa
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उत्तर
NATO is also called 'Western Alliance' because most of its members belonged to Western Europe.
Explanation:
The 'Western Alliance' is a common term used to describe the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which was established in 1949 mainly by Western European nations, the United States, and Canada. During the Cold War, the alliance sought to offer collective protection against the Soviet Union.
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