Which of the following statement is correct regarding the Korean War 1950-53 ?
Correct answer: A. USSR backed North Korea
- A. USSR backed North Korea
- B. US remained neutral
- C. War was initiated by South Korea
- D. All of these
Explanation
The Soviet Union supported North Korea with military, economic and political assistance during the Korean War. The United States supported South Korea, and the war began with North Korea's invasion of the South, so the other statements are false.
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