Question

Chronologically arrange the events in the Cold War period. (A) Berlin Wall is constructed
(B) Communist China joins the UN
(C) Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia
(D) Berlin Blockade
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. D, A, C, B
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

Understanding the sequence of major Cold War events helps in analyzing the broader geopolitical context of the period.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Event Summaries.
- Berlin Blockade (1948-1949): The Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin triggered the Berlin Airlift, marking a major Cold War crisis.
- Berlin Wall Construction (1961): Erected to halt the flow of refugees from East to West Germany during the Cold War.
- Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia (1968): Soviet intervention to suppress the Prague Spring's political reforms.
- Communist China Joins the UN (1971): A pivotal change in global politics.
Step 2: Correct Order.
The chronological sequence is:
1. (D) Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)
2. (A) Berlin Wall is constructed (1961)
3. (C) Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia (1968)
4. (B) Communist China joins the UN (1971)
Step 3: Solution.
The correct chronological order of these Cold War events is (2) D, A, C, B.