UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies
Question 119: International Relations and Current Affairs
Which is the correct chronological sequence of the major events given below?
- 1.SLV-3 Launch
- 2.Formation of Bangladesh
- 3.Sikkim becomes 22nd State of the Indian Union
- 4.Pokharan-I test
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
AnswerThe answer is (a).
The correct order is the formation of Bangladesh (December 1971), the Pokharan-I test (May 1974), Sikkim becoming the 22nd State (1975), and the SLV-3 launch (the successful launch was in July 1980). That gives 2, 4, 3, 1. A way to remember: the 1970s run from the Bangladesh war to the first nuclear test, then Sikkim, and the satellite launch vehicle comes at the end.
- 1. SLV-3: the successful launch was in July 1980.
- 2. Bangladesh was formed in December 1971.
- 3. Sikkim became the 22nd State in 1975.
- 4. Pokharan-I took place in May 1974.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Correct: 2, 4, 3, 1.
- (b) Starts with Sikkim (1975), but Bangladesh (1971) is earlier.
- (c) Puts SLV-3 before Sikkim, but it came later.
- (d) Starts with Sikkim, but Bangladesh (1971) is earlier.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.