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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. 26 October
- B. 27 October
- C. 28 October
- D. 29 October
Explanation: Turkey celebrates Republic Day on 29 October, marking the proclamation of the Turkish Republic in 1923.
Correct answer: 29 October- A. Sanskrit
- B. Hindi
- C. Prakrit
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Gandhara region used Gandhari, a form of Prakrit, in inscriptions and manuscripts.
Correct answer: Prakrit- A. Canada
- B. Uruguay
- C. Norway
- D. Australia
Explanation: Uruguay became the first country to establish a nationwide legal framework for recreational cannabis in 2013.
Correct answer: Uruguay- A. 2014
- B. 2015
- C. 2013
- D. 2016Geographic Reference
Explanation: Malala Yousafzai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, jointly with Kailash Satyarthi, for their work defending children's rights and…
Correct answer: 2014- A. Italy
- B. France
- C. Germany
- D. Norway
Explanation: France introduced the first modern goods and services tax in 1954. Although other countries later adopted GST or VAT systems, France is…
Correct answer: France- A. 1923
- B. 1929
- C. 1933
- D. 1938
Explanation: The first Academy Awards ceremony was held on 16 May 1929, honoring films released in 1927 and 1928.
Correct answer: 1929- A. Romaina
- B. Russia
- C. Canada
- D. Sweden
Explanation: TT, short for Tidningarnas Telegrambyrå, is Sweden’s national news agency.
Correct answer: Sweden- A. Germany
- B. Canada
- C. Romania
- D. Russia
Explanation: Rompres was the former national news agency of Romania, later renamed Agerpres. The name itself combines “Romania” with “press.”
Correct answer: Romania- A. Italy
- B. France
- C. Spain
- D. Germany
Explanation: The Arch of Janus is an ancient Roman four-faced arch in Rome, Italy. Its name refers to Janus, the Roman god of gates and transitions.
Correct answer: Italy- A. Jordan
- B. Syria
- C. Iran
- D. Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Saudi Arabia’s flag is traditionally not lowered to half-mast because it bears the Islamic declaration of faith and a sword.
Correct answer: Saudi Arabia- A. Jahangir
- B. Akbar
- C. Babar
- D. Shah Jahan
Explanation: Akbar’s court traditionally included the Nine Jewels, or Navaratnas, who were distinguished scholars, artists, administrators and military…
Correct answer: Akbar- A. King Faisal
- B. King Salman
- C. King Ahmad
- D. King Bagwar
Explanation: King Salman became the first Saudi monarch to make an official visit to Russia when he visited Moscow in 2017.
Correct answer: King Salman- A. Wilhelm Wundt
- B. Ibn-e-Khaldoom
- C. Adams Smith
- D. Charless Darwin
Explanation: Wilhelm Wundt is called the father of modern psychology because he established the first laboratory dedicated to experimental psychology…
Correct answer: Wilhelm Wundt- A. 1969
- B. 1979
- C. 1989
- D. 1999
Explanation: Burma’s military government officially changed the country’s English name to Myanmar in 1989.
Correct answer: 1989- A. 84
- B. 86
- C. 90
- D. 88Shopping For Authentic South Asian Apparel
Explanation: Abdul Sattar Edhi was born in 1928 and died on 8 July 2016, making him 88 years old.
Correct answer: 88Shopping For Authentic South Asian Apparel- A. Nehru
- B. Roosevelt
- C. Churchill
- D. none of these
Explanation: Winston Churchill used the insulting phrase “half-naked fakir” for Mahatma Gandhi during the Indian independence struggle.
Correct answer: Churchill- A. National assembly
- B. National Assembly of People's Power
- C. Federal assembly
- D. Cortes
Explanation: Cuba’s legislature is officially the National Assembly of People’s Power, the country’s highest representative body.
Correct answer: National Assembly of People's Power- A. 2013
- B. 2014
- C. 2015
- D. 2016
Explanation: The Houthis captured Sana’a in September 2014 and displaced the internationally recognized government from effective control.
Correct answer: 2014- A. Robert Mugabe
- B. Samuel Doe
- C. Jonas Savimbi
- D. Amilcar Carbral
Explanation: Jonas Savimbi founded and led UNITA during Angola’s prolonged civil war.
Correct answer: Jonas Savimbi- A. Russia
- B. US
- C. European countries
- D. China
Explanation: The United States has traditionally been Saudi Arabia’s leading supplier of sophisticated military equipment, including aircraft and…
Correct answer: US