Question

In 1956, Indians condemned the actions of two countries that had a hold over a region. This was addressed in Jawaharlal Nehru's speech in the Belgrade summit and was also regarded as an international issue.

Which issue is being discussed here?

• A. Pakistan signing the SEATO
• B. Apartheid in South Africa
• C. The Korean Conflict
• D. The Suez Canal Issue

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Suez Canal Issue

Before 1956, the Suez Canal was under the control of the British and the French. When the Egyptian president, Gamal Abdel Nasser, nationalised the Suez Canal, it became an international crisis.