Historical Events and Dates

The Communist Party of China, led by Mao Zedong, established the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949, after winning the Chinese Civil War against the Nationalists (Kuomintang), who retreated to Taiwan. 1949 marked the official proclamation of the PRC in Beijing.

Czechoslovakia peacefully dissolved into two independent countries - the Czech Republic and Slovakia - on January 1, 1993, in an event known as the Velvet Divorce. This separation followed the Velvet Revolution of 1989 that ended communist rule and growing political differences between the Czech and Slovak regions.

West Germany (FRG) and East Germany (GDR) reunited on October 3, 1990, following the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 and the end of the Cold War. This reunification marked the symbolic end of post-WWII division in Europe and was followed by the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. 1990 is a pivotal year in modern European history.

GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) was signed in 1947 and came into force in 1948. It was a multilateral agreement to regulate international trade, which later became the foundation for the WTO. Option B is correct as 1948 marks when GATT actually came into existence.

Coca-Cola began its operations in China in 1979, shortly after China began opening up its economy to foreign investments. This marked Coca-Cola's re-entry into the Chinese market following the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

The National Development Council (NDC) was established in August 1952 to promote balanced economic development across all states and union territories. It was created following the recommendations of the Planning Commission (which itself was set up in March 1950). 1947 was India's independence year, and 1951 was the year when the First Five Year Plan commenced.

The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, when the UN Charter was ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and a majority of other signatories. This date is now celebrated annually as United Nations Day. September was when the charter was signed, but October 24 marks its enforcement.

The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on April 6, 1930, with the famous Salt March to Dandi. This mass non-violent protest against the British salt tax was a pivotal moment in India's independence struggle and marked a decisive shift in the freedom movement.

This is the correct answer. It was started in 1907 to provide a western style education.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) officially came into existence on January 1, 1995, following the Marrakesh Agreement signed in 1994. It replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) as the global international trade organization.

The Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was demolished on December 6, 1992, by kar sevaks during a political rally. This event triggered communal riots across India and remains a significant event in Indian political history.

The ANZUS treaty (Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty) was signed on September 1, 1951, and came into force in 1952. It was a mutual defense pact between these three nations during the Cold War. New Zealand was later suspended in 1986 due to its nuclear-free policy.

The Baghdad Pact, a military alliance of Middle Eastern countries, was signed in 1955. It was formed by Iraq, Turkey, the UK, Pakistan, and Iran to counter Soviet expansion during the Cold War.

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was opened for signature in 1968 and officially came into force on March 5, 1970. It is the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime with 190 parties.