World History MCQs

World History Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient World History, Medieval World History and Modern World History for various UPSC, PCS and other Competitive Examinations.

41. The term ‘D Day’ refers to which of the following events during the WWII?
[A] Pearl harbor attack by Japanese
[B] Nuclear attack on Hiroshima
[C] The opening of second front in Western Europe
[D] Surrender of Nazi Germany

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42. The first atomic bomb was thrown over:
[A] Nagasaki
[B] Hiroshima
[C] Tokyo
[D] Hong Kong

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43. Who translated Bible into English?
[A] John Huss
[B] John Wycliffe
[C] Alexander XI
[D] Leo VII

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44. Who issued the famous Declaration of Pilnitz in 1791?
[A] King Leopold of France
[B] King Leopold of Italy
[C] King Leopold of Germany
[D] King Leopold of Austria

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45. Which of these was marked as Settler colonies?
[A] Philadelphia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Kansas City
[D] Columbia

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46. Formation of First International was a highlight of the year in:
[A] 1864
[B] 1894
[C] 1865
[D] 1856

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47. Who was the originator of the idea of Fascism?
[A] Karl Marx
[B] Lenin
[C] Mussolini
[D] Adolf Hitler

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48. Which is a step taken by the Prime Minister Mussolini?
[A] The taxes are increased
[B] More focus was shifted on making ammunition
[C] Citizens were forced to join the armies
[D] Faithful members only are appointed as ministers

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49. South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was formed in:
[A] 1954
[B] 1951
[C] 1955
[D] 1957

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50. The Papua New Guinea got independence in 1975 from which nation?
[A] U.K
[B] U.S.A
[C] Australia
[D] Japan

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