Question

When did polarity end?

• A. After the First World War
• B. After World War II
• C. After the Kenya crisis
• D. After the Cold War

Hint:

Cold War Period: \[ 1945-1991 \] Two Superpowers: \[ \boxed{\text{USA}} \] and \[ \boxed{\text{USSR}} \] After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991: \[ \boxed{\text{Bipolarity ended}} \] This is a frequently asked CUET question from Contemporary World Politics.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the meaning of polarity. In international relations, polarity refers to the distribution of power among major countries. During the Cold War, the world was characterized by: \[ \boxed{\text{Bipolarity}} \] with two superpowers: \[ \text{USA} \] and \[ \text{USSR} \]

Step 2: Recall the end of the Cold War. The Cold War ended with the disintegration of the Soviet Union in: \[ 1991 \] This marked the collapse of one of the two power blocs.

Step 3: Determine when bipolarity ended. Since bipolarity depended on the existence of two rival superpowers, it came to an end when the Soviet Union dissolved. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Bipolarity ended after the Cold War}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(D)}} \]