Question

Arrange the following in chronological order :
(i) Creation of the World Bank
(ii) Foundation of the United Nations
(iii) World Trade Organisation was set up
(iv) Establishment of the International Atomic Energy Agency
Options :

• A. (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
• B. (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
• C. (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
• D. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)

Hint:

Timeline Check: - World Bank: 1944 - United Nations: 1945 - IAEA: 1957 - WTO: 1995

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Understanding the timeline of major international organisations established in the 20th century.

Step 1: Determine the establishment year for each organization.

• (i) Creation of the World Bank: Created at the Bretton Woods Conference in July 1944 (began operations in 1945).
• (ii) Foundation of the United Nations: The UN Charter came into force on October 24, 1945 .
• (iv) Establishment of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Set up in July 1957 to promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
• (iii) World Trade Organisation (WTO) was set up: Established on January 1, 1995 (replacing GATT).

Step 2: Arrange in chronological order.
1944 (i) $\rightarrow$ 1945 (ii) $\rightarrow$ 1957 (iv) $\rightarrow$ 1995 (iii).

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct chronological order is (i), (ii), (iv), (iii), corresponding to Option (B).