Question

The USA and USSR emerged as big powers after the end of the Second World War and saw geopolitical tension, also known as the Cold War. Which of the following is not true about the Cold War?

• A. It was a competition between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies.
• B. The US and USSR were engaged in direct wars.
• C. It triggered space race and use of tactics like proxy wars.
• D. It was an ideological war between the two superpowers.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The US and USSR were engaged in direct wars.

Cold War was an ideological war fought behind closed doors through propaganda and tactics. It was a competition between the two superpowers - the US and the USSR and their respective allies where the two blocs did not engage in direct wars. It saw the use of tactics like an arms race, the space race, military alliances, and proxy wars to establish dominance.