Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: End of Bi-Polarity

Question:

Which among the following countries was earlier a part of Czechoslovakia?

Options:

Slovenia

Slovak Republic

Latvia

Croatia

Correct Answer:

Slovak Republic

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Slovak Republic

  • Czechoslovakia peacefully split into two independent countries on 1 January 1993, in what is called the Velvet Divorce.

  • The two new countries formed were:

    • Czech Republic

    • Slovak Republic (Slovakia)

Other options:

  • Slovenia → Part of former Yugoslavia.

  • Latvia → Part of former Soviet Union.

  • Croatia → Part of former Yugoslavia.