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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. 1627
- B. 1628
- C. 1629
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Portuguese East India Company was established in 1628 to organize Portugal’s eastern trade during the period of European chartered…
Correct answer: 1628- A. 1663
- B. 1664
- C. 1665
- D. 1666Applying For Government Grants
Explanation: France established the French East India Company, or Compagnie française des Indes orientales, in 1664 under Louis XIV and Colbert.
Correct answer: 1664- A. 2005
- B. 2006
- C. 2007
- D. 2008Science
Explanation: The Taj Mahal was chosen in the New7Wonders of the World campaign, whose final results were announced in 2007.
Correct answer: 2007- A. 10,000
- B. 20,000
- C. 60,000
- D. 80,000
Explanation: Traditional accounts state that more than 20,000 artisans, labourers and craftsmen worked on the Taj Mahal.
Correct answer: 20,000- A. 4 December 1989
- B. 5 December 1989
- C. 6 December 1989
- D. None of These
Explanation: The Montreal Massacre occurred on 6 December 1989 at École Polytechnique in Montreal, Canada.
Correct answer: 6 December 1989- A. 23 June 1757
- B. 23 October 1756
- C. 23 December 1557
- D. 26 July 1764
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 in Bengal, where Robert Clive's forces defeated Siraj ud-Daulah.
Correct answer: 23 June 1757- A. 1565
- B. 1657
- C. 1764
- D. 1761Psychology
Explanation: The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764, when the British East India Company defeated the combined forces of Bengal, Awadh and the Mughal…
Correct answer: 1764- A. 50th
- B. 46th
- C. 42nd
- D. 40th
Explanation: Washington was admitted to the Union on 11 November 1889, making it the 42nd U.S. state.
Correct answer: 42nd- A. Syria
- B. Egypt
- C. Jordan
- D. Iran
Explanation: The Muslim Brotherhood won 88 seats in Egypt’s 2005 parliamentary elections, although some sources describe 82 elected candidates…
Correct answer: Egypt- A. Architecture
- B. Literature
- C. Code of Laws
- D. Irrigation System
Explanation: Roman law became a foundation for many modern legal systems, especially through codification and principles of civil law.
Correct answer: Code of Laws- A. Masjid Nabvi
- B. Masjid Al-Aqsa
- C. Faisal mosque
- D. Sultan Ahmed mosque
Explanation: The Blue Mosque is the common name of Istanbul’s Sultan Ahmed Mosque, named after Sultan Ahmed I.
Correct answer: Sultan Ahmed mosque- A. 1943
- B. 1946
- C. 1951
- D. None of These
Explanation: Libya became an independent kingdom on 24 December 1951 under King Idris.
Correct answer: 1951- A. Tipu Sultan
- B. Mohammad Ali Khan
- C. Mustafa II
- D. Osman III
Explanation: Mir Sadiq was a minister in the government of Tipu Sultan of Mysore. He is remembered in accounts of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War for…
Correct answer: Tipu Sultan- A. Poet
- B. Musician
- C. Commander
- D. None
Explanation: Tansen was a celebrated Hindustani musician and one of the renowned “Nine Jewels” in Emperor Akbar’s court.
Correct answer: Musician- A. 17 December
- B. 19 December
- C. 22 December
- D. 24 December
Explanation: Libya celebrates its independence on 24 December, marking independence from the Allied administration and the establishment of the United…
Correct answer: 24 December- A. 1990
- B. 1999
- C. 1971
- D. 1965Science
Explanation: Qatar became independent from Britain on 3 September 1971. The other dates do not match Qatar’s independence, although 1990 is associated…
Correct answer: 1971- A. Nebuchadnezzar
- B. Nabopollasar
- C. Sargon
- D. Hummarbi
Explanation: Tradition attributes the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar II, the prominent Neo-Babylonian king who ruled in the sixth century…
Correct answer: Nebuchadnezzar- A. September 23
- B. September 25
- C. September 24
- D. September 21
Explanation: Saudi Arabia observes its National Day on 23 September, marking the 1932 unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under King Abdulaziz.
Correct answer: September 23- A. 1851 A.D
- B. 1817 A.D
- C. 1901 A.D
- D. 1830 A.D
Explanation: Reuters was founded in London by Paul Julius Reuter in 1851, initially as a news and financial information service.
Correct answer: 1851 A.D- A. April 1950
- B. March 1950
- C. April 1951
- D. None of These
Explanation: The Livestock Farm at Rakh Mahni was established in April 1950. This is a Pakistan-related agricultural and livestock development fact…
Correct answer: April 1950