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 Molasses Act levied upon the import of:
[A] Wheat
[B] Sugar
[C] Corn
[D] Cattles
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Correct Answer: B [Sugar]
Notes:
A series of Navigation Acts were passed by the British Parliament to control the trade of the American colonies. These Acts insisted that all the goods of both exports and imports should be carried in ships owned by England. Custom collectors were appointed in the colonies to implement the Navigation Acts. But, the American colonies considered these Acts as infringement of their rights. The Molasses Act levied heavy duties on sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies.
42. Formation of First International was a highlight of the year in:
[A] 1864
[B] 1894
[C] 1865
[D] 1856
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Correct Answer: A [1864]
Notes:
One of the most important events in the history of socialist movement was the formation in 1864 of the International Working Men’s Association or the First International. During the short period of its existence, the International exercised a tremendous influence on workers’ movements in Europe.
43. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was formed in:
[A] December 30, 1918
[B] December 30, 1919
[C] December 30, 1920
[D] December 30, 1922
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Correct Answer: D [December 30, 1922]
Notes:
On December 30, 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics came into being. However, soon the new Soviet state was involved in a civil war. The officers of the army of the fallen Tsar organised an armed rebellion against the Soviet state. Troops of foreign powers—England, France, Japan, the United States and others— joined them. War was fought till 1920. By this time the ‘Red Army’ of the new state was in control of almost all the lands of the old Czarist empire. Indeed, a revolutionary wave lasted until 1923.
44. 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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Correct Answer: D [Faithful members only are appointed as ministers]
Notes:Mussolini was an action oriented Prime Minister. He took the following steps for the reorganization of administration.
- The dacoits living in the interiors of Naples and Sicily were crushed.
- The economic and social conditions of the labourers were improved.
- Trade Unions were abolished.
- The entire powers of the Parliament were snatched.
- Members faithful to the leader alone were appointed as ministers and officers.
45. Hitler invaded Poland on:
[A] September 10, 1939
[B] September 21, 1939
[C] September 1, 1939
[D] August 22, 1939
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Correct Answer: C [September 1, 1939]
Notes:
According to the decisions taken in the Paris Peace Conference, Poland had been made an independent kingdom. East Prussia was separated from Germany. Now, Hitler wanted to unite East Prussia with Germany. Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Great Britain declared war against Germany on September 3. Second World War started.
46. Mao established the People’s Republic of China in:
[A] 1947
[B] 1948
[C] 1949
[D] 1946
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Correct Answer: C [1949]
Notes:
Mao established the People’s Republic of China in October 1949. Chinag Kai Shek fled to Taiwan, which is known as Nationalist China. During the Cold War Era the USA supported the Nationalist China .
47. The Washington Naval Conference was held in:
[A] 1922-23
[B] 1920-21
[C] 1919-20
[D] 1921-22
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Correct Answer: D [1921-22]
Notes:
At the end of the First World War Japan emerged as a superior military power. Hence, in order to control Japan’s Navy the Washington Naval Conference was held in 1921-22. But this was only a temporary measure.
48. Warsaw Pact was signed in:
[A] 10th May 1955
[B] 24th May 1955
[C] 14th May 1955
[D] 7th May 1955
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Correct Answer: C [14th May 1955]
Notes:
In response to the western military pacts, the Soviet Union concluded the Warsaw Pact on 14th May 1955 with her satellite powers. During this phase a number of military pacts were concluded, but the tension between East and West was somewhat reduced.
49. What is the reduction of tension between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. known as?
[A] Era of revolt
[B] Era of détente
[C] Era of Cold war
[D] Era of purgatory
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Correct Answer: B [Era of détente]
Notes:
After the 1970s, the friction between the Soviet Union and Communist China led to Sino-Soviet rift. The People’s Republic of China was admitted into the UN. President Nixon of U.S.A. visited Moscow in May 1972 and concluded the SALT -I Treaty (Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty). In June 1973, Brezhnev paid a nine-day visit to the United States and further progress was made in the direction of strategic arms limitation. This reduction of tension between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. is known as era of détente.
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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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The PNG attained independence from Australia on 16 september , 1975. It remained under Australia from 1906 as a British Possession until 1975. Britain, Australia , Germany occupied PNG until 1975.