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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. Italy
- B. Germany
- C. Switzerland
- D. Nepal
Explanation: Turin was the first capital of the unified Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865, before the capital moved to Florence and later Rome.
Correct answer: Italy- A. Labour Party
- B. Conservative Party
- C. Liberal Party
- D. Green Party
Explanation: The Conservative Party is generally regarded as the UK's oldest existing political party, tracing its modern formation to the 1830s.
Correct answer: Conservative Party- A. 1900
- B. 1901
- C. 1902
- D. 1903
Explanation: The Labour Party was established in 1900 as the Labour Representation Committee and adopted the name Labour Party in 1906.
Correct answer: 1900- A. Italy
- B. Britain
- C. Spain
- D. France
Explanation: Quebec was established as part of New France and remained French until Britain took control after the Seven Years’ War in 1763.
Correct answer: France- A. Tokyo
- B. Bejing
- C. Mumbai
- D. Karachi
Explanation: The Bombay Stock Exchange, now called BSE, was founded in 1875 and is generally recognized as Asia’s oldest stock exchange.
Correct answer: Mumbai- A. 1854
- B. 1850
- C. 1855
- D. 1853Fun & Trivia
Explanation: The Republican Party of the United States, commonly called the GOP, was founded in 1854 by opponents of the expansion of slavery.
Correct answer: 1854- A. Pakistan
- B. Iran
- C. Turkey
- D. USA
Explanation: The United States Constitution is commonly described in general-knowledge texts as the world’s briefest written national constitution.
Correct answer: USA- A. One
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. None of these
Explanation: Zoroastrianism teaches belief in one supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, although its moral framework is often described as a struggle between…
Correct answer: One- A. The helper
- B. The destroyer
- C. The creator
- D. None of these
Explanation: In the Hindu Trimurti, Shiva represents destruction and transformation, while Brahma represents creation and Vishnu preservation.
Correct answer: The destroyer- A. The destroyed
- B. The preserver
- C. The image of god
- D. None of these
Explanation: Vishnu is traditionally regarded as the preserver in the Hindu Trimurti.
Correct answer: The preserver- A. The preserver
- B. The destroyer
- C. The creator
- D. None of these
Explanation: Brahma is the creator deity in the Hindu Trimurti. Vishnu is associated with preservation, while Shiva is associated with destruction and…
Correct answer: The creator- A. Zoroastrian
- B. Majusi
- C. Jew
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Qur’an states that some Jews said “Uzair is the son of Allah,” referring to Ezra.
Correct answer: Jew- A. Judaism
- B. Hanfa
- C. Zoroastrian
- D. None of these
Explanation: Before the Arab-Muslim conquest, Zoroastrianism was the dominant religion of the Persian empires, especially under the Sasanian dynasty.
Correct answer: Zoroastrian314. In which fort Raja Dahir's wife fled with 15000 troops from,where she challenged Mohammad Bin Qasim?
- A. Potwar
- B. Kirthar
- C. Rawar
- D. None of these
Explanation: Rawar, also called Rawar Fort in accounts of the Arab conquest of Sindh, is associated with Raja Dahir’s wife Rani Bai and her resistance…
Correct answer: Rawar- A. Love of wisdom
- B. love of God
- C. love of nature
- D. love of knowledge
Explanation: Philosophy comes from the Greek roots philo, meaning love, and sophia, meaning wisdom.
Correct answer: Love of wisdom- A. 1931
- B. 1932
- C. 1933
- D. 1934Implementing Knowledge Management Tools
Explanation: Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von Hindenburg on 30 January 1933.
Correct answer: 1933- A. 1912
- B. 1913
- C. 1907
- D. 1915
Explanation: The All India Muslim Ladies Conference, also known as Anjuman-i-Khawatin-i-Islam, was founded in 1907 to promote Muslim women’s education…
Correct answer: 1907- A. Military
- B. Civilian
- C. Academic
- D. Political
Explanation: The Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian honour, awarded for exceptional service or achievement in fields such as public affairs…
Correct answer: Civilian- A. Military
- B. Civilian
- C. Academic
- D. Political
Explanation: The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest military decoration for the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy.
Correct answer: Military- A. Military
- B. Civilian
- C. Academic
- D. Political
Explanation: The Victoria Cross is the United Kingdom’s highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy.
Correct answer: Military