CENTO

Which nations were the original founding members of the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO)?

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. U.K., Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and Iraq Correct

Explanation

The Central Treaty Organization, originally known as the Baghdad Pact, was established in 1955. The founding members included the United Kingdom, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and Iraq. The alliance was formed as a defensive pact to promote security and stability in the Middle East during the Cold War era, though its membership composition changed following the 1958 Iraqi revolution.

B. USA, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and Iraq
C. U.K., Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and USA
D. USA, France, Iran, Turkey and Pakistan

Correct Answer

U.K., Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and Iraq