Match List- I with List- II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
2. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
4. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

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(A) The Russian Revolution - (III) 1917:
The Russian Revolution occurred in 1917, leading to the overthrow of the Russian monarchy and the establishment of the Soviet Union. It was a pivotal event in world history and marked the beginning of a new era in Russia.

(B) The Fall of Berlin Wall - (I) 1989:
The Fall of the Berlin Wall occurred in 1989. This event symbolized the end of the division between East and West Germany and marked the beginning of the reunification of Germany. It was a significant development in the end of the Cold War.

(C) The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - (IV) 1979:
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan took place in 1979 when the Soviet Union intervened in the Afghan civil war. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 further weakened the Soviet system, leading to international and domestic challenges.

(D) The Disintegration of the Soviet Union - (II) 1991:
The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, leading to the emergence of independent nations from the former Soviet republics. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Russia was accepted as the successor of the state of the Soviet Union. Events like the end of the ideological war between the USA and the USSR, the birth of CIS and the change in the balance of power in the world were the outcome of the Soviet disintegration.