Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: International Trade

Question:

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was transformed into the World Trade Organization in __________.

Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Options:

1995

1991

2005

1976

Correct Answer:

1995

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - 1995

In1948, to liberalise the world from high customs tariffs and various other types of restrictions, General Agreement for Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was formed by some countries. In 1994, it was decided by the member countries to set up a permanent institution for looking after the promotion of free and fair trade amongst nation and the GATT was transformed into the World Trade Organisation from 1st January 1995.