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During the late 1900s, various nations forced the USA and the USSR to stop their arms race. Thus, they began talks (SALT) to reduce their nuclear arsenal. What is the full form of SALT?

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Strategic Armour Limitation Talks
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Strategic Alliance Limitation Talks
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Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
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Strategic Agitation Limitation Talks
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Solution

The correct option is C Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
Solution: A. Strategic Arms Limitation Talks

Explanation:
  • In the 1970s and 1980s, when the Cold​ War was at its peak, both the USA and USSR were engaged in an arms race.​
  • Many​ scholars and intellectuals from around the globe​ initiated a campaign to make the USA​ and the USSR quit the arms race.​
  • The demand for countries to​ come to an understanding and reduce nuclear stockpiles grew stronger.​
  • The USA and the USSR came up with the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), which were unsuccessful.​

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