Question

3. After the end of the Second World War, the Cold War era began. In such a situation,
what did India do to fulfil its national interes?​

Answer 1

Both USA and USSR wanted prove their supremacy on the global stage. The two opposite bloc were sceptical to each other about their nuclear arsenals which led them produce more and more nuclear weapons for their safeguard. Arms control: The two sides understood that war might occur in spite of restraint.

Answer 2

Answer:

The fire of the Second World War extinguished but left some cinders. Now, the defeat of Germany and Japan paved way for the United States and the Soviet Union to become the greatest powers in the world. These two superpowers were rivals. ... Thus, the rivalry between the two superpowers remained 'cold'.