in-what-period-did-the-german-democratic-republic-gdr-exist

📌 Question

In what period did the German Democratic Republic (GDR) exist?

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📝 Options:

🔘 A) 1919 to 1927

🔘 B) 1933 to 1945

🔘 C) 1949 to 1990

🔘 D) 1945 to 1961

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💡 Correct Answer: c

📖Explanation: The German Democratic Republic (GDR) was a socialist state in Central Europe that emerged from the Soviet occupation zones of Germany after World War II. Founded on October 7, 1949, the GDR existed as an independent state during the Cold War and was a member of the Warsaw Pact. It was characterized by a centrally planned economy, the rule of the Socialist Unity Party and the Berlin Wall, which separated East and West Germany. The GDR existed until German reunification on 3 October 1990.