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What was the main reason why the new independent countries in the 20th Century were far from achieving economic and technological independence?
What was the main reason why the new independent countries in the 20th Century were far from achieving economic and technological independence?
- Lack of financial support from powerful states
- Control and exploitation of their natural resources by Multinational Companies (correct)
- Political instability within the new independent countries
- Lack of natural resources
Why did the independent developing countries start feeling the need to control their Natural Resources?
Why did the independent developing countries start feeling the need to control their Natural Resources?
- To reduce dependence on foreign aid
- To ensure national security
- To assert their sovereignty (correct)
- To increase their influence in international organizations
According to the UN Declaration mentioned, why must the Rights of people and Nations to their Natural wealth be exercised?
According to the UN Declaration mentioned, why must the Rights of people and Nations to their Natural wealth be exercised?
- In the interest of National development and the well-being of the people (correct)
- In the interest of promoting global harmony
- To challenge the power of Multinational Companies
- To encourage fair trade practices
What was a significant implication of the continued control and exploitation of Natural Resources by exploiters?
What was a significant implication of the continued control and exploitation of Natural Resources by exploiters?
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Why did the new independent countries fail to achieve economic and technological independence despite gaining independence?
Why did the new independent countries fail to achieve economic and technological independence despite gaining independence?
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