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. In Triple Entente, the countries were- England, Russia and:
[A] Japan
[B] Australia
[C] America
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
England entered into an alliance with Japan in 1902. In 1904, they made alliance with France. In 1907 Russia joined this alliance. This had resulted in Triple Entente. Thus Europe was divided into two camps. The secret nature of these alliances brought about the war of 1914.
42. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended participation of which country from World War-I?
[A] Russia
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] England
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Correct Answer: A [Russia ]
Notes:
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed on 3 March 1918 between Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire). It ended Russia’s participation in World War I.
43. Russian Social Democratic Party was formed by:
[A] Karl Marx
[B] Lenin
[C] Rusputin
[D] George Plekhanov
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Correct Answer: D [George Plekhanov]
Notes:
In Russia when the workers’ organizations were set up they were dominated by Marx’s ideas on socialism. In 1883, the Russian Social Democratic Party was formed by George Plekhanov, a follower of Marx.
44. What was the Slogan for Bolshevik party?
[A] Liberty is our right
[B] Hail Linen!
[C] All power to the Soviets
[D] End of Feudalism
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Correct Answer: C [All power to the Soviets]
Notes:
Under Lenin’s leadership the Bolshevik Party put forward clear policies to end the war, transfer land to the peasants and advance the slogan “All power to the Soviets”. Lenin and his trusted associate Leon Trotsky led the October Revolution.
45. “April Theses” was given by:
[A] Marx
[B] Kerensky
[C] Nicholas
[D] Lenin
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Correct Answer: D [Lenin]
Notes:
Lenin, who was in exile in Switzerland at the time of the February Revolution, returned to Russia in April. Lenin gave his “April Theses”. This promised people what they wanted.
46. 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.
47. The believers in Marxism formed a party called:
[A] Social Democrats of Italy
[B] Marxist of Italy
[C] Social Intellectuals of Italy
[D] Social Politicians of Italy
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Correct Answer: A [Social Democrats of Italy]
Notes:
The unemployment problem, poverty and inflation helped the spread of Socialism. The believers in Marxism had a political party called Social Democrats of Italy.
48. Truman Doctrine was announced in 1948 by whom?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] Germany
[D] UNO
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Correct Answer: B [USA ]
Notes:
On 12th March 1948, Truman Doctrine [Truman was the President of USA] was announced and accordingly the U.S.A. provided economic and the military aid to Greece and Turkey to the tune of 400 million dollars in order to stop the Soviet influence in those countries.
49. 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.
50. What significant political event occurred in Poland in 1989?
[A] Poland joined the European Union
[B] The establishment of the Warsaw Pact
[C] The first partially free elections leading to the end of communist rule
[D] Introduction of the zloty as Poland’s currency
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Correct Answer: C [The first partially free elections leading to the end of communist rule]
Notes:
In 1989, Poland conducted its first partially free elections, marking a pivotal moment in its history. This event led to the collapse of communist rule and paved the way for the establishment of a democratic government, signifying a major shift in Poland’s political landscape and its approach to governance.
