I think it's D. The confederates were the South if I remember right.
Answer:
Pulakeshin was a Vaishnavite, but was tolerant of other faiths, including Shaivism, Buddhism, and Jainism. He patronized several scholars, including Ravikirtti, who composed his Aihole inscription.
C would be correct because of the Marshal plan, Truman doctrine, Eisenhower doctrine etc
He desegregated the military with an executive order