Question

Explain any four factors that led to the formation of the Non Aligned Movement.

Answer 1

(i) The creation and strengthening of the socialist block after the defeat of fascism in World War II.

(ii) The collapse of colonial empires.

(iii) The emergence of a bipolar world and the formation of two military blocks (NATO and the Warsaw Pact).

(iv) The underdeveloped countries, most of them in Asia and Africa, felt the need to join efforts for the common defence of their interests.