All Free General Knowledge MCQs with Answers
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4321. Who become the Chancellor of Germany for One Day after the death of Hitler during Second World War?
- A. Hermann Goering
- B. Heinrich Himmler
- C. Rudolf Hess
- D. Joseph Goebbels
Explanation: Joseph Goebbels became Reich Chancellor after Hitler's death on 30 April 1945, but held the position for only one day before taking his…
Correct answer: Joseph Goebbels- A. Greeks
- B. Indian
- C. Persian
- D. China
Explanation: Ancient Greece, especially Athens, developed the early form of direct democracy in which eligible citizens participated in public…
Correct answer: Greeks- A. Italy
- B. England
- C. Portugal
- D. France
Explanation: The Bloodless or Glorious Revolution of 1688 began in England when William of Orange replaced James II.
Correct answer: England- A. Qin
- B. Ming
- C. Yuan
- D. Shun
Explanation: The Yuan dynasty was founded by Kublai Khan and ruled China from 1271 to 1368.
Correct answer: Yuan- A. Twelve Tables
- B. Ten Table
- C. Eleven Table
- D. None of these
Explanation: Rome's earliest famous codification was the Law of the Twelve Tables, displayed around 450 BC.
Correct answer: Twelve Tables- A. Poland
- B. Norway
- C. Israel
- D. Spain
Explanation: The War Cross with Sword is Norway's highest military decoration for exceptional bravery or leadership in wartime.
Correct answer: Norway- A. 27th March 1453
- B. 28th April 1453
- C. 29th May 1453
- D. 26th January 1453Science
Explanation: Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks on 29 May 1453 under Sultan Mehmed II.
Correct answer: 29th May 1453- A. 27 may 1919
- B. 30 August 1919History
- C. 29 July 1919
- D. 28 June 1919
Explanation: The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Correct answer: 28 June 1919- A. Germany
- B. Japan
- C. France
- D. England
Explanation: Japan was the last major Axis power to surrender, signing its surrender on 2 September 1945 after the atomic bombings and Soviet entry…
Correct answer: Japan- A. Portugal
- B. Germany
- C. Italy
- D. Indonesia
Explanation: Benito Mussolini led Italy's Fascist movement and ruled the country as its dictator from 1922 until 1943.
Correct answer: Italy- A. Austria
- B. Germany
- C. French
- D. Italy
Explanation: The 1848 revolutionary wave began in Sicily, then spread across the Italian states and Europe.
Correct answer: Italy- A. Nero
- B. Domitian
- C. Titus
- D. Vespasian
Explanation: Emperor Vespasian began construction of the Colosseum around AD 70 on the site of Nero’s former palace complex.
Correct answer: Vespasian- A. 3 January 1865
- B. 4 January 1865
- C. 5 January 1877
- D. 6 January 1879Fun & Trivia
Explanation: The New York Stock Exchange opened its first permanent headquarters at 10–12 Broad Street near Wall Street on 4 January 1865.
Correct answer: 4 January 1865- A. 3 January 1761
- B. 7 April 1763
- C. 4 January 1762
- D. None of these
Explanation: Britain entered the conflict with Spain in January 1762 during the Seven Years’ War, and the commonly cited date for this event is 4…
Correct answer: 4 January 1762- A. Cross of Sowrd
- B. Medal of Honor
- C. Rising of Valour
- D. Legion of Honor
Explanation: The Legion of Honour is France’s highest national order and can be awarded for exceptional military or civilian service.
Correct answer: Legion of Honor- A. 1865
- B. 1851
- C. 1871
- D. 1883Educational Resources
Explanation: The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States in 1865.
Correct answer: 1865- A. 10 Years
- B. 12 Years
- C. 15 Years
- D. None of these
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai was born in July 1997 and was shot by the Taliban in October 2012, shortly after turning 15.
Correct answer: 15 Years- A. June 24, 1995
- B. January 11, 1996
- C. None of these
- D. July 12, 1997
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai was born on 12 July 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan. This date is also observed as Malala Day by the United Nations.
Correct answer: July 12, 1997- A. 1973
- B. 1967
- C. 1981
- D. 1993South Asians & Diaspora
Explanation: The United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community on 1 January 1973, alongside Ireland and Denmark.
Correct answer: 1973- A. 523 BC
- B. 553 BC
- C. 563 BC
- D. 593 BC
Explanation: The traditional date given for Gautama Buddha’s birth at Lumbini, near Kapilavastu, is 563 BC.
Correct answer: 563 BC