Which is the correct chronological sequence of the major events given below? I. >SLV-3 Launch II. >Formation of Bangladesh III. >Sikkim becomes 22nd State of the Indian Union IV. >Pokharan-I test Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Q: 5 (IAS/2006)
Which is the correct chronological sequence of the major events given below?
I.SLV-3 Launch
II.Formation of Bangladesh
III.Sikkim becomes 22nd State of the Indian Union
IV.Pokharan-I test
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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The correct chronological sequence of the major events is Option 1: II, IV, III, I. Here`s why:

II. Formation of Bangladesh: This event took place in 1971 when Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, declared independence from Pakistan, leading a violent nine-month battle.

IV. Pokhran-I test: This was India`s first successful nuclear bomb test and was conducted on May 18, 1974. Codenamed Operation Smiling Buddha, it was also the first confirmed nuclear weapons test by a nation outside the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

III. Sikkim becomes the 22nd State of the Indian Union: This event took place in 1975. The former kingdom of Sikkim became a state of India after a series of steps, including a referendum, that led to the abolition of monarchy and its incorporation into India.

I. SLV-3 Launch: The SLV-3 or Satellite Launch Vehicle was the first satellite launch vehicle of India. It was first launched on August 10, 1979, and its successful lift-off represented a significant accomplishment for India`s space program.

Hence, the correct sequence is Bangladesh`s formation, followed by the Pokhran-I test, then S