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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. 4 January 1761
- B. 14 January 1761
- C. 24 February 1526
- D. 4 March 1556Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)
Explanation: The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761, when Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Maratha army.
Correct answer: 14 January 1761- A. May 4, 1799
- B. May4, 1899
- C. May4, 1699
- D. None of these
Explanation: Tipu Sultan died on 4 May 1799 while defending Seringapatam against the British-led forces in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
Correct answer: May 4, 1799- A. Guru Amar Das
- B. GuruRam Das
- C. Guru Gobind
- D. Guru Arjan
Explanation: Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and last human Guru of Sikhism. He established the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru after his death.
Correct answer: Guru Gobind- A. Russia - 1 January 1886
- B. Egypt - 21 June 1886
- C. Japan - 11 September 1886
- D. France - 28 October 1886
Explanation: France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States, and it was formally dedicated on 28 October 1886.
Correct answer: France - 28 October 1886- A. Sir Thomas White
- B. Sir Thomas Lu
- C. Sir Thomas Jefferson
- D. Sir Thomas Roe
Explanation: Sir Thomas Roe served as the English ambassador to the Mughal court of Emperor Jahangir from 1615 to 1619.
Correct answer: Sir Thomas Roe- A. USA
- B. Argentina
- C. Russia
- D. France
Explanation: The Falklands War of 1982 was fought between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, known as the Islas Malvinas in…
Correct answer: Argentina- A. 6 December 1987
- B. 6 December 1990
- C. 6 December 1992
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Babri Masjid was demolished on 6 December 1992 in Ayodhya, India, triggering widespread communal violence.
Correct answer: 6 December 1992- A. The Republican Party
- B. Liberal Part
- C. Labour Party
- D. Democratic Party
Explanation: The Grand Old Party, abbreviated GOP, is the popular name for the Republican Party of the United States.
Correct answer: The Republican Party- A. Germany
- B. Russia
- C. Italy
- D. America
Explanation: Benito Mussolini was the fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 until 1943. Adolf Hitler, not Mussolini, ruled Germany.
Correct answer: Italy- A. Deng Xiaoping
- B. Li Kuwan Yu
- C. Wang Yi
- D. Xi Jing Ping
Explanation: Deng Xiaoping is regarded as the architect of modern China's economic transformation because he introduced market-oriented reforms from…
Correct answer: Deng Xiaoping811. Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in which religion?
- A. Buddhism
- B. Judaism
- C. Christianity
- D. Zoroastrianism
Explanation: Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism and is marked by fasting, prayer and repentance.
Correct answer: Judaism- A. Usa
- B. Russia
- C. Britain
- D. France
Explanation: Edmund Burke was an Irish-born British statesman and political philosopher who served in the British Parliament.
Correct answer: Britain- A. 463 BC
- B. 892 BC
- C. 753 BC
- D. 303 BC
Explanation: Tradition places the founding of Rome at 753 BC, associated with the legendary brothers Romulus and Remus.
Correct answer: 753 BC- A. Shoib Hashmi
- B. Badaruddin Tayyabji
- C. A.K Azad
- D. Nawab Syed Bahadur
Explanation: Badruddin Tyabji became the first Muslim president of the Indian National Congress in 1887.
Correct answer: Badaruddin Tayyabji- A. 25 Oppctober 1952
- B. 05 October 1952
- C. 05 Novemver 1952
- D. None of these
Explanation: Imran Khan was born on 5 October 1952 in Lahore. The other dates contain different days or months, while the misspellings do not change…
Correct answer: 05 October 1952- A. Aisia
- B. Europe
- C. Africa
- D. None of these
Explanation: Kwame Nkrumah was a major African nationalist leader and the first Prime Minister and President of independent Ghana.
Correct answer: Africa- A. Sudanese politician and leader
- B. German Free Democratic Party President
- C. South African Poet
- D. Non of these
Explanation: John Garang de Mabior was a Sudanese politician and military leader who founded the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army.
Correct answer: Sudanese politician and leader- A. Malaysia 1985 to 1990
- B. Bhutan 2000 to 2007
- C. Peru 1999 to 2001
- D. Madagascar 1958 to 1975
Explanation: Madagascar was officially known as the Malagasy Republic from 1958 until 1975.
Correct answer: Madagascar 1958 to 1975- A. Sher Shah Suri
- B. Akbar
- C. Humayun
- D. Alla-ud-din Khilji
Explanation: Sher Shah Suri introduced the silver rupiya during his rule in the 16th century, establishing a standard coin and monetary system.
Correct answer: Sher Shah Suri- A. 273th
- B. 274th
- C. 275th
- D. 276th
Explanation: Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai died in 1752, and the 2019 Urs was counted as his 276th annual Urs.
Correct answer: 276th