Which one country of the following was not a part of former USSR?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Finland.

Explanation:
Finland was never a part of the former USSR, although it was part of the Russian Empire until 1917. After gaining independence in 1917, Finland remained a sovereign nation and was never included as one of the Soviet republics.

Information Booster:

• USSR:
  • The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) existed from 1922 to 1991, composed of 15 republics, including Russia, Georgia, and Moldova. The USSR dissolved in December 1991, marking the end of Soviet rule.
• Finland:
  • Finland's independence from Russia was declared in 1917, and it was never a Soviet republic. Despite historical ties to Russia, Finland was always an independent nation during the existence of the USSR.

Additional Information:

• Russia:

  • Russia was the largest and leading republic of the former USSR and is the successor state to the Soviet Union.

• Georgia:

  • Georgia was one of the republics of the former USSR and became independent after its dissolution.

• Moldova:

  • Moldova, too, was a Soviet republic and gained independence following the collapse of the USSR.