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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. 1880
- B. 1882
- C. 1884
- D. 1890
Explanation: The first Labour Day celebration was held in New York City on 5 September 1882, organised by the Central Labor Union.
Correct answer: 1882- A. 2000
- B. 1997
- C. 1999
- D. 1980
Explanation: Britain handed Hong Kong’s sovereignty to China on 1 July 1997 under the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
Correct answer: 1997- A. Egypt
- B. Portugal
- C. Macedonia
- D. Greece
Explanation: Alexander the Great was king of Macedon, a Greek kingdom north of the main Greek city-states.
Correct answer: Macedonia- A. Iran
- B. Iraq
- C. Turky
- D. Egypt
Explanation: Salahuddin Ayubi, known in the West as Saladin, was born in Tikrit, a city in present-day Iraq.
Correct answer: Iraq- A. Malala Yousafzai
- B. Shirin Ebadi
- C. Dr. Habiba Sarabi
- D. Ilmas Durkhain
Explanation: Shirin Ebadi of Iran received the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and became the first Muslim woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Correct answer: Shirin Ebadi- A. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
- B. Mangari Haathai
- C. Wangari Maathai
- D. Waanga Heath
Explanation: Wangari Maathai of Kenya won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the first African woman and the first Black African woman to receive a…
Correct answer: Wangari Maathai- A. Ellen Johnson
- B. Graca Machel
- C. Winnie Mandela
- D. Helen Zille
Explanation: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became Liberia's president in 2006 and is widely recognized as Africa's first elected female head of state.
Correct answer: Ellen Johnson- A. Angelia Jolie
- B. Kathryn Bigelow
- C. Katherine Swift
- D. Emily Watson
Explanation: Kathryn Bigelow won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Director for The Hurt Locker, becoming the first woman to receive the directing Oscar.
Correct answer: Kathryn Bigelow- A. 2006
- B. 2007
- C. 2008
- D. 2009
Explanation: Nancy Pelosi became the first woman Speaker of the U.S. House when she assumed the office in January 2007.
Correct answer: 2007- A. Emile Brunt
- B. Eva Braun
- C. Jerrie Mock
- D. Jennifer Ale
Explanation: Jerrie Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world in 1964, completing the journey in her aircraft named Spirit of Columbus.
Correct answer: Jerrie Mock- A. Shah Rukan e Alam
- B. khawaja Fareed
- C. Nizam Uddin Auliya
- D. None of these
Explanation: Amir Khusrau was a celebrated poet and musician as well as a devoted disciple of the Chishti saint Nizamuddin Auliya.
Correct answer: Nizam Uddin Auliya- A. 751 AD
- B. 755 AD
- C. 750 AD
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Abbasid Revolution overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 AD after the Abbasids defeated the Umayyad forces at the Battle of the Zab.
Correct answer: 750 AD- A. Ibn e Hashim
- B. Al Mansoor
- C. Uqba bin Rafay
- D. None of these
Explanation: Baghdad was founded in 762 CE by the Abbasid caliph Abu Ja'far al-Mansur, who made it the Abbasid capital.
Correct answer: Al Mansoor- A. Franklin Roosevelt
- B. Andrew Jackson
- C. Kenndy
- D. George Washington
Explanation: Andrew Jackson is conventionally regarded as the founder of the modern Democratic Party, which developed from his political movement in…
Correct answer: Andrew Jackson- A. The study of coins
- B. The study of Inscriptions
- C. The study of Epics
- D. None of these
Explanation: Epigraphy is the study and interpretation of inscriptions engraved or written on materials such as stone, metal, or pottery.
Correct answer: The study of Inscriptions- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: World Tuna Day is observed on 2 May to highlight sustainable tuna fisheries and the species' economic importance.
Correct answer: 2617. Who won World War 1?
- A. U.S.A, U.k and Germany
- B. Australia, U.k and Germany
- C. U.S.A, U.k and France
- D. Hungary, U.k and Germany
Explanation: World War I was won by the Allied Powers, principally Britain, France, the United States, and their partners, against the Central Powers.
Correct answer: U.S.A, U.k and France618. Who was the first Muslim Sultan or king who introduced guerrilla war in Islamic wars first time?
- A. Sultan Allaudin
- B. Tipu Sultan
- C. Mahmud Ghaznavi
- D. Sultan Salah ud din Ayoubi
Explanation: Salahuddin Ayyubi is commonly credited in such historical GK questions with using organized guerrilla tactics against the Crusaders.
Correct answer: Sultan Salah ud din Ayoubi- A. Dr. Ambed Kar
- B. Mr. Ghandi
- C. Rajgopal Achariya
- D. Jawahir Lal Nehru
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru served as president of the Indian National Congress in 1946, shortly before India became independent.
Correct answer: Jawahir Lal Nehru- A. Governor of India
- B. PM of England
- C. Governor of Bengal
- D. U.P Governor
Explanation: Sir George Campbell served as Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal from 1871 to 1874. He was not a prime minister or governor-general of India.
Correct answer: Governor of Bengal