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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. Teacher
- B. Physician
- C. Lawyer
- D. None
Explanation: Che Guevara trained and qualified as a medical doctor at the University of Buenos Aires before becoming a Marxist revolutionary.
Correct answer: Physician- A. Cuba
- B. Chile
- C. Mexico
- D. Argentina
Explanation: Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara was born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1928. He later became closely associated with the Cuban Revolution, which is why…
Correct answer: Argentina- A. Brother
- B. Father
- C. Cousin
- D. Son
Explanation: Motilal Nehru was Jawaharlal Nehru’s father and an important Indian nationalist leader.
Correct answer: Son- A. 2006
- B. 2003
- C. 2009
- D. 2010Geographic Reference
Explanation: Punjab’s Danish School System project was launched in 2010 to provide quality residential education for students from disadvantaged…
Correct answer: 2010Geographic Reference- A. $7.0 million
- B. $7.2 million
- C. $7.5 million
- D. $7.8 million
Explanation: The United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, a price later remembered as about two cents per acre.
Correct answer: $7.2 million- A. India
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Mexico
- D. USA
Explanation: The artefact known as the Gateway to the Underworld is associated with ancient Mexican, particularly Aztec, culture.
Correct answer: Mexico- A. Thirteen other countries
- B. Fourteen other countries
- C. Fifteen other countries
- D. Sixteen other countries
Explanation: The Soviet Union consisted of 15 union republics at its dissolution: Russia plus 14 others.
Correct answer: Fourteen other countries108. Whose entrance into NATO prompted the Soviet Union to create its own alliance: the Warsaw Pact?
- A. Austria
- B. East Germany
- C. Poland
- D. West Germany
Explanation: West Germany joined NATO in 1955, and the Soviet Union responded by establishing the Warsaw Pact with its Eastern European allies.
Correct answer: West Germany- A. Oslo Accords
- B. Abraham Accords
- C. Camp David Accords
- D. Peace Process Accords
Explanation: The Camp David Accords of 1978 produced the framework for the Egypt-Israel peace treaty signed in 1979.
Correct answer: Camp David Accords- A. Dalta and Dotsam Conferences
- B. Yalta and Potsdam Conferences
- C. Yalta and Dalta Conferences
- D. Dotsam and Potsdam Conferences
Explanation: The Yalta and Potsdam Conferences shaped the post-Second World War settlement, including arrangements affecting Poland and Germany.
Correct answer: Yalta and Potsdam Conferences- A. General Suharto
- B. Joko Widodo
- C. Sukamo
- D. None of These
Explanation: General Suharto ruled Indonesia from 1967 to 1998, making him the country’s longest-serving modern leader.
Correct answer: General Suharto- A. Spain
- B. Mexico
- C. New Zealand
- D. Russia
Explanation: Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on 5 May 1862.
Correct answer: Mexico- A. Israel and Egypt
- B. Poland and Germany
- C. Israel and Palestine
- D. Frand and UK
Explanation: The 1949 Egypt-Israel Armistice Agreement established the armistice line between Israel and Egypt after the First Arab-Israeli War.
Correct answer: Israel and Egypt- A. A waif
- B. A posthumous Child
- C. An orphan Child
- D. None of these
Explanation: A posthumous child is born after the death of the father. An orphan is a child who has lost one or both parents, while a waif is a…
Correct answer: A posthumous Child- A. Salman Khan
- B. Ravi Kapoor
- C. Ramesh Oberoi
- D. Venkatesh Rana
Explanation: Actor Salman Khan was widely reported as India’s first celebrity male bone-marrow donor after donating marrow to a child.
Correct answer: Salman Khan- A. September 5, 1904
- B. September 4, 1905
- C. September 5, 1906
- D. September 5, 1905
Explanation: The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed on 5 September 1905, ending the Russo-Japanese War.
Correct answer: September 5, 1905- A. Khizr Khan
- B. jalal Ud-Din Feruz
- C. Ghiyath ul-Din
- D. Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Explanation: Qutb ud-Din Aibak founded the Mamluk, or Slave, Dynasty in Delhi in 1206 after the death of Muhammad Ghori.
Correct answer: Qutb ud-Din Aibak- A. James Brown
- B. Elvis Presley
- C. Michael Jackson
- D. Justin Bieber
Explanation: Michael Jackson popularized the moonwalk worldwide, especially after performing it during “Billie Jean” in 1983.
Correct answer: Michael Jackson- A. Plant 5 trees
- B. Free 5 birds
- C. Free 5 animals
- D. Visit 5 countries
Explanation: According to the traditional custom referred to in this question, a Javanese couple plants five trees as part of the marriage-related…
Correct answer: Plant 5 trees- A. Beggar
- B. Clown
- C. Transgender
- D. Alcoholic
Explanation: Zia Mohyeddin appeared in Immaculate Conception in a transgender or transvestite role, represented by the third option.
Correct answer: Transgender