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World History traces major civilizations, empires, dynasties, religions, wars, treaties, revolutions and independence movements from ancient times to the modern era. It links key rulers and dates with events such as the Renaissance, the World Wars, colonialism and the Cold War, rather than treating geography as the main subject.
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- A. Anfal
- B. Ahzab
- C. Darul Badar
- D. Boko Haram
Explanation: Anfal was Saddam Hussein's 1988 counterinsurgency campaign against the Kurds in northern Iraq.
Correct answer: Anfal- A. Thanksgiving
- B. Independence Day
- C. Veterans Day
- D. Labor Day
Explanation: July 4 commemorates the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is officially observed as Independence Day.
Correct answer: Independence Day- A. 1st Rajab
- B. 15 Shaban
- C. 1st Ramzan
- D. 2nd Zilhajj
Explanation: Under Pakistan’s Zakat deduction system, banks generally deduct zakat on eligible accounts on 1 Ramadan, subject to the applicable nisab…
Correct answer: 1st Ramzan- A. 1973
- B. 1971
- C. 1972
- D. None of theseNTS Test Prep
Explanation: SALT-I was signed in 1972 by the United States and the Soviet Union to limit strategic nuclear weapons.
Correct answer: 1972- A. Austria
- B. Poland
- C. Russia
- D. None of theseAtmosphere Science Facts
Explanation: World War II in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939. Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later.
Correct answer: Poland- A. The Invasion of Poland
- B. Attack on Pearl Harbour
- C. The D-Day Invasion
- D. None of these
Explanation: Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 led the United States to enter World War II.
Correct answer: Attack on Pearl Harbour- A. Two-Third
- B. Three-Fourth
- C. One-Two
- D. None of these
Explanation: The United Kingdom has no single codified constitution, so constitutional changes can generally be made through ordinary legislation…
Correct answer: None of these- A. 1996
- B. 2006
- C. 2009
- D. None of these
Explanation: Dr Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for their efforts to create economic and social development…
Correct answer: 2006- A. 1950
- B. 1955
- C. 1960
- D. 1965
Explanation: The Warsaw Pact was signed in 1955 by the Soviet Union and its Eastern European allies as a military counterweight to NATO.
Correct answer: 1955- A. France
- B. Canada
- C. Poland
- D. Russia
Explanation: Germany's invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 is generally regarded as the outbreak of World War II in Europe.
Correct answer: Poland- A. 469 BC
- B. 569 BC
- C. 500 BC
- D. 369 BC
Explanation: Socrates was born around 469 BC in Athens and became one of the foundational philosophers of Western thought.
Correct answer: 469 BC- A. Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten
- B. Victor Alexander John Hope, Marquess of Linlithgow
- C. Major Freeman Freeman-Thomas, Marquess of Willingdon
- D. Frederic John Napier Thesiger, Viscount Chelmsford
Explanation: Lord Linlithgow was Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, covering most of the Second World War.
Correct answer: Victor Alexander John Hope, Marquess of Linlithgow- A. 1991
- B. 1990
- C. 1980
- D. 1970Booking Historical Guided Tours
Explanation: The Warsaw Pact formally ended in July 1991 after the collapse of communist governments in Eastern Europe and the weakening of Soviet…
Correct answer: 1991- A. 1ST November 1948
- B. 1ST November 1949
- C. 1ST November 1947
- D. 1ST November 1946
Explanation: Gilgit-Baltistan commemorates its liberation from Dogra rule on 1 November 1947.
Correct answer: 1ST November 1947- A. European
- B. Mangols
- C. Maori Chiefs
- D. None of These
Explanation: The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 by representatives of the British Crown and numerous Māori chiefs.
Correct answer: Maori Chiefs- A. 1970
- B. 1709
- C. 1840
- D. None of These
Explanation: The Treaty of Waitangi was first signed on 6 February 1840 in New Zealand. The other dates are incorrect, making 1840 the only valid option.
Correct answer: 1840- A. Eccentric
- B. Misogynist
- C. Misogamist
- D. None
Explanation: An eccentric person has unusual or unconventional habits and behaviour.
Correct answer: Eccentric- A. July 17th
- B. July 18th
- C. July 19th
- D. July 20th
Explanation: Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on 18 July, his birthday, to honour his service to humanity and promote community action.
Correct answer: July 18th- A. Human Brain
- B. Beekeeping
- C. Elections
- D. Wars
Explanation: Psephology is the statistical and scientific study of elections, voting patterns, and opinion polls.
Correct answer: Elections- A. Gandhara civilization
- B. Indus Valley civilization
- C. Greek civilization
- D. Persian civilization
Explanation: Around 500 BC, Taxila was an important centre of Gandhara civilization in the ancient region of present-day northern Pakistan.
Correct answer: Gandhara civilizationWorld History MCQs: common questions
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