With reference to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consider the following statements:1.NATO is an alliance primarily focused on fostering military aggression and domination in the international arena.2.The key principle of NATO is enshrined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.3.It was established during the Cold War in response to the threat posed by the Soviet Union.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consider the following statements:
1.NATO is an alliance primarily focused on fostering military aggression and domination in the international arena.
2.The key principle of NATO is enshrined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
3.It was established during the Cold War in response to the threat posed by the Soviet Union.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance formed to ensure collective defense and security among its member countries.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The key principle of NATO is enshrined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. NATO was established during the Cold War in response to the threat posed by the Soviet Union.

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