Question 30. Which of the following most accurately captures the broader implication of the passage regarding the role of geopolitical tensi...

Question 30. Which of the following most accurately captures the broader implication of the passage regarding the role of geopolitical tension in shaping technological progress?

A. Without Cold War pressures, it is unlikely that either superpower would have prioritized space research, resulting in significantly slower technological progress during the 20th century.

B. The Cold War rivalry acted as a catalyst that accelerated space exploration achievements in both the U.S. and the Soviet Union, eventually leading to lasting global collaborations in the post-race era.

C. Although the Soviet Union made early advances in space, its long-term contributions to scientific development were overshadowed by U.S. dominance after the Moon landing.

D. Geopolitical competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union hindered scientific transparency and delayed cooperative innovation in the field of space technology.