NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a political and military alliance of 30 countries from North America and Europe. It was established in 1949 with the primary goal of collective defense against potential aggression, particularly from the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance comprising eight member states, including China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and several Central Asian countries. It was founded in 2001 to promote cooperation on security issues, counter-terrorism, economic development, and cultural exchanges among its members.

CDS 1 2024 Top 20 MCQs On NATO & SCO

While NATO primarily focuses on transatlantic security and defense issues, the SCO is more regional, focusing on Central Asia and Eurasian cooperation. The two organizations have different memberships, objectives, and areas of influence, reflecting the broader geopolitical dynamics of their respective regions.

Important MCQs

1. What does SCO stand for?
   A. Shanghai Cooperation Organization
   B. Shanghai Coordination Organization
   C. Shanghai Collaboration Organization
   D. Shanghai Coalition Organization
   ANSWER: A
2. Which country is not a founding member of the SCO
   A. Russia
   B. China
   C. India
   D. Kazakhstan
   ANSWER: C
3. Headquarters of NATO is situated at __.
   A. New York
   B. London
   C. Brussels
   D. Paris
   ANSWER: C
4. Which country withdrew from NATO’s integrated military command in 1966 but
   remained a member of the organization?
   A. Germany
   B. France
   C. Italy
   D. United Kingdom
   ANSWER: B
5. What is the headquarters of Allied Command Operations for NATO?
   A. Berlin, Germany
   B. Warsaw, Poland
   C. London, UK
   D. Mons, Belgium
   ANSWER: D

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