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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. Akbar
- B. Ashoka
- C. Samudragupta
- D. Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation: Ala-ud-din Khilji adopted the title Sikandar-i-Sani, meaning 'Second Alexander,' to associate himself with Alexander the Great's…
Correct answer: Ala-ud-din Khilji- A. Newspapers & Press agencies offices
- B. Stock Exchange
- C. Cinema Halls
- D. Shipping Centers
Explanation: London's Fleet Street became famous as the centre of Britain's newspaper industry, with newspaper offices, printing works and press…
Correct answer: Newspapers & Press agencies offices- A. Centenary
- B. Septuagenarian
- C. Octogenarian
- D. Immortal
Explanation: An octogenarian is a person aged 80 to 89, so an 80-year-old is an octogenarian.
Correct answer: Octogenarian- A. 8
- B. 9
- C. 7
- D. 10
Explanation: Pakistan’s First Constituent Assembly was formed in August 1947 and dissolved in October 1954, so it lasted a little over seven years.
Correct answer: 7- A. 1951
- B. 1969
- C. 1967
- D. 1901
Explanation: The economics award was first given in 1969, unlike the original Nobel Prizes, which began in 1901.
Correct answer: 1969- A. Oman and Qatar
- B. UAE and Saudi Arabia
- C. Kuwait and Iraq
- D. None of These
Explanation: The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia were the first Gulf Cooperation Council states to introduce VAT, applying it in January 2018.
Correct answer: UAE and Saudi Arabia- A. Sultan Mehmood Ghaznavi
- B. Sultan Salahudin Ayubi
- C. Sultan Muhammad Fateh
- D. Sultan Sulaiman Khan
Explanation: Sultan Muhammad II, known as Muhammad Fateh, captured Constantinople in 1453 and became known as Mehmed the Conqueror.
Correct answer: Sultan Muhammad Fateh- A. 5
- B. 7
- C. 2
- D. 3
Explanation: Three commissioners were appointed to survey and administer the area selected for the federal capital under the Residence Act.
Correct answer: 3- A. 1891
- B. 1790
- C. 1691
- D. 1091
Explanation: The Residence Act of 1790 established the site for the permanent capital, which was later named Washington.
Correct answer: 1790- A. Donald Trump
- B. Ronald Reagan
- C. George Washington
- D. Hillary Clinton
Explanation: Donald Trump prominently used “Make America Great Again” in his 2016 presidential campaign.
Correct answer: Donald Trump- A. 37
- B. 33
- C. 31
- D. 27Psychology
Explanation: Nelson Mandela spent 27 years imprisoned, mostly on Robben Island, before his release in 1990.
Correct answer: 27Psychology- A. Jeff Bezos
- B. Mark Zuckerberg
- C. Amancio Ortega
- D. Bill Gates
Explanation: Jeff Bezos was ranked the world’s richest person in 2018, largely because of his Amazon holdings.
Correct answer: Jeff Bezos- A. $110 billion
- B. $140 billion
- C. $80 billion
- D. $50 billion
Explanation: During Donald Trump’s 2017 visit to Saudi Arabia, the two sides announced an arms deal framework valued at about $110 billion.
Correct answer: $110 billion- A. Israel
- B. Great Britain
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Russia
Explanation: Saudi Arabia was Trump’s first foreign destination as US president in May 2017.
Correct answer: Saudi Arabia- A. Mumbai
- B. New Dehli
- C. Kolkata
- D. Bhopal
Explanation: Abdul Qadeer Khan was born in Bhopal in 1936, before the partition of British India. Bhopal is now in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Correct answer: Bhopal- A. USA
- B. UK
- C. Japan
- D. China
Explanation: The Democracy Wall was a famous site in Beijing where citizens displayed posters calling for political reform, especially during the 1978…
Correct answer: China- A. French PM
- B. USA PM
- C. British PM
- D. Queen of England
Explanation: 10 Downing Street in London is the official residence and office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Correct answer: British PM- A. 1953
- B. 1956
- C. 1959
- D. 1962
Explanation: Tunisia gained independence from France on 20 March 1956, with Habib Bourguiba becoming the country’s first president.
Correct answer: 1956- A. Saint Helena
- B. Corsica
- C. Elba
- D. None of these
Explanation: Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica in 1769.
Correct answer: Corsica- A. England
- B. Greece
- C. Italy
- D. Germany
Explanation: The European Renaissance began in the Italian city-states, especially Florence, during the fourteenth century.
Correct answer: Italy