Which was the first country to withdraw from CENTO?

The correct answer is: A. Iran

CENTO, or the Central Treaty Organization, was a military alliance between Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom. It was formed in 1955 to counter the perceived threat of the Soviet Union.

Iran withdrew from CENTO in 1979, following the Iranian Revolution. The other three members of the organization disbanded CENTO in 1979.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• A. Iran withdrew from CENTO in 1979, following the Iranian Revolution. The Iranian government believed that CENTO was no longer relevant in the post-Cold War era.
• B. Afghanistan was a member of CENTO from 1955 to 1979. The country withdrew from the organization following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
• C. Turkey was a founding member of CENTO and remained a member until the organization disbanded in 1979. Turkey’s decision to remain in CENTO was motivated by its concerns about the Soviet Union.
• D. Iraq was a member of CENTO from 1955 to 1979. The country withdrew from the organization following the Iranian Revolution.