Question

Which country adopted the socialist development model?

• A. Soviet Union
• B. Brazil
• C. America
• D. None of these

Hint:

During the Cold War: \[ \boxed{\text{USA} \rightarrow \text{Capitalist Model}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{USSR} \rightarrow \text{Socialist Model}} \] The Soviet economy was characterized by:
• Central planning
• State ownership
• Five-Year Plans A common CUET question from The End of Bipolarity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the socialist development model. The socialist development model is based on:
• State ownership of major industries
• Centralized economic planning
• Reduction of economic inequalities
• Collective welfare over private profit

Step 2: Identify the country associated with socialism. After the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, the Soviet Union adopted a socialist economic system based on the ideas of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin.

Step 3: Evaluate the options.
• Soviet Union \(\rightarrow\) Adopted the socialist model \(\checkmark\)
• Brazil \(\rightarrow\) Followed a mixed/capitalist-oriented economy \(\times\)
• America (USA) \(\rightarrow\) Capitalist economy \(\times\)
• None of these \(\rightarrow\) Incorrect \(\times\) Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Soviet Union}} \] adopted the socialist development model. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]