Communist bloc under the leadership of the Soviet Union
B
Developing countries
C
Petroleum-rich countries
D
Western bloc led by the USA
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
In exam-oriented general knowledge, "Third World" is commonly used to refer to developing countries. Historically, during the Cold War, the term arose for countries that were not directly aligned with either the Western or Soviet blocs, so its original meaning was more nuanced.
