Question

In which specific year did India formally sign and become an original charter member of the United Nations (UN) by ratifying the UN Charter?

• A. \( 1945 \)
• B. \( 1947 \)
• C. \( 1950 \)
• D. \( 1952 \)

Hint:

Do not let India's 1947 independence year confuse you into missing this fact. India joined the UN as a charter member in 1945, two full years before gaining full independence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Understanding India's foundational role in international organizations is essential for tracking its foreign policy evolution.

Step 1: Identify the founding timeline of the United Nations. The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, following the conclusion of World War II. Despite being under British colonial rule at the time, India signed the Declaration by United Nations in Washington on January 1, 1942, participated in the San Francisco Conference, and ratified the UN Charter on October 30, 1945, becoming one of its 51 original founding members.

Step 2: Differentiate from domestic political milestones.
• 1947: Independence from colonial rule.
• 1950: Adoption of the Constitution, making India a sovereign republic.