Pakistan joined SEATO and CENTO during which decade as part of its Cold War alignment?
A
1940s
B
1950s
C
1960s
D
1970s
Correct Answer: Option B — 1950s
Explanation:
During the 1950s, Pakistan joined Western-backed military alliances SEATO and CENTO, aligning itself with the United States during the Cold War in exchange for economic and military assistance.