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Q1. In which year did a left‑wing government seize power in Afghanistan?

🔹 A. \(1978\)
🔹 B. \(1979\)
🔹 C. \(1986\)
🔹 D. \(1992\)

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: A

Q2. Why did the United States decide to aid the Mujahideen against Soviet forces?

🔹 A. To spread democracy in the region
🔹 B. To counter Soviet influence during the Cold War
🔹 C. To protect oil supplies
🔹 D. To promote Islamic governance

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: B

Q3. If the Taliban controlled \(80\%\) of Afghanistan and the Northern Alliance holds the remaining area, what percentage does the Northern Alliance control?

🔹 A. \(15\%\)
🔹 B. \(20\%\)
🔹 C. \(25\%\)
🔹 D. \(30\%\)

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: B

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