Question

Arrange the following institutional steps in the evolution of European integration in the correct chronological order:

• Establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
• Signing of the Treaty of Rome
• Introduction of the Single Currency (Euro)
• Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty

• A. \(1,2,3,4\)
• B. \(2,1,4,3\)
• C. \(1,2,4,3\)
• D. \(2,3,1,4\)

Hint:

Remember the timeline:

• ECSC $\rightarrow 1951$
• Treaty of Rome $\rightarrow 1957$
• Euro introduced $\rightarrow 1999$
• Lisbon Treaty $\rightarrow 2009$

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: European integration evolved gradually through treaties, economic cooperation, and institutional reforms that ultimately led to the formation of the European Union (EU).

Step 1: Identify the earliest event. The: \[ \text{European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)} \] was established in: \[ 1951 \] It was the first major step toward European integration. Thus: \[ 1 \text{ comes first} \]

Step 2: Place the Treaty of Rome. The: \[ \text{Treaty of Rome} \] was signed in: \[ 1957 \] It established the: \[ \text{European Economic Community (EEC)} \] Thus: \[ 2 \text{ comes after } 1 \]

Step 3: Place the introduction of Euro. The: \[ \text{Euro} \] was introduced in: \[ 1999 \] Thus: \[ 3 \text{ comes after } 2 \]

Step 4: Place the Lisbon Treaty. The: \[ \text{Lisbon Treaty} \] was implemented in: \[ 2009 \] Thus: \[ 4 \text{ comes last} \] Hence, the correct chronological order is: \[ 1,2,3,4 \] Therefore, \[ \boxed{1,2,3,4} \]