Question

6. Describe the impact of the Cold War with reference to the following:
(a) A mad race for armaments;
(b) Setback to the effectiveness of the United Nations.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Three Consequences of the Cold War.

(i) Formation of Military Alliances: The cold war led to the formation of various alliances-NATO, (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), SEATO (South East Asia Treaty Organization), CENTO (Central Treaty Organization), Warsaw Pact etc.

(ii) Arms race and Militarization: The cold war set in motion a mad race for armaments. Both the blocs spent huge sums on arms and amassed deadly weapons.

(iii) Rapid Decolonization: An impact of East-West rivalry was rapid decolonization of many countries. The Eastern Bloc attacked the Western powers for not liberating their colonies. It also rendered military and moral support to wars of national liberation.