The UN was founded as a successor to the League of Nations in 1945_______ .

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) immediately after the Second World War.
· The United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945, immediately after the Second World War, as a successor to the League of Nations.
· The UN was established to prevent future conflicts and promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide.
· The devastating consequences of World War II led to a collective realization of the need for an international body that could ensure peace and prevent future wars.
· The UN officially came into existence on 24th October 1945, when the UN Charter was ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council—China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States—along with a majority of other signatories.
Information Booster:
· The League of Nations, established after World War I, failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II, leading to the formation of the UN.
· The UN was created to promote international cooperation, peace, and security.
· The UN Charter was signed by 51 member countries.
· Today, the UN has 193 member states and is involved in global peacekeeping, development, human rights, and humanitarian aid.