The number of republics into which the Soviet Union broke down in 1991 was ____________.
A
20
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B
15
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C
18
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D
12
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Solution
The correct option is B15 The Union Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) disintegrated into 15 independent republic nations as a result of unrest in the nations. Russia emerged as the largest among all the 15 that were formed.