Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: International Trade

Question:

General Agreement for Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was transformed into the World Trade Organisation in _____.

Options:

1995

1996

1997

1998

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.