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. Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Boers’ community:

  1. They are mainly found in South Africa.
  2. They are of Dutch origin.
  3. They dominated the politics of apartheid South Africa.

Which of the above is / are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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42. Consider the following statements with respect to the events in the aftermath of surrender of France in the WWII:

  1. The part of France that had not been occupied by Germany was called the ‘Vichy France’.
  2. Under Charles de Gaulle, the ‘Free France Movement’ was organised from Britain.

Which of the above is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above

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43. 1917 is known for:
[A] Battle of Trafalgar
[B] Battle of Waterloo
[C] End of the World War I
[D] The Russian Revolution

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44. Thomas Paine, in 1776, issued a pamphlet called:
[A] Common Sense
[B] Victory at West
[C] Sun Sets when the War Ends
[D] Wishful Thinking

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45. American Declaration of Independence on:
[A] 4th July, 1774
[B] 4th July, 1775
[C] 4th July, 1776
[D] 4th July, 1777

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46. 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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47. Russian Social Democratic Labour Party was formed in:
[A] 1888
[B] 1898
[C] 1899
[D] 1989

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48. Who used the term ‘Cold War’ for the first time?
[A] Thomas Hobbney
[B] Bernard Baruch
[C] Liam Frederick
[D] Michele Salathmouse

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49. In 1991, the ‘historic’ START – I Treaty was signed in:
[A] Berlin
[B] New York
[C] Moscow
[D] Beijing

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50. During World War II, Poland experienced significant casualties. Approximately how many Polish citizens were killed?
[A] 2 million
[B] 4 million
[C] 6 million
[D] 8 million

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