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. Name the country where the first Industrial Revolution took place.
[A] America
[B] Great Britain
[C] Germany
[D] France

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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. During the Second World War, which one of the following countries was not one of the three Axis Powers, which fought against the Allied Powers?
[A] Germany
[B] Italy
[C] China
[D] Japan

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44. In 1497, John Cabot discovered:
[A] West Virginia
[B] Cambodia
[C] Antarctica
[D] Newfoundland

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45. Which country did not represent in first Continental Congress?
[A] Chicago
[B] Georgia
[C] Massachusetts
[D] Berkeley

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46. The fall of Bastille was on:
[A] 4th August 1787
[B] 4th August 1788
[C] 4th August 1789
[D] 4th October 1789

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47. The General Enclosure Act was introduced in:
[A] 1801
[B] 1802
[C] 1803
[D] 1804

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

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49. When North Korea attacked South Korea, who did UNO sent as the army head?
[A] General Jacob Polishke
[B] General William Heinstein
[C] General Douglas MacArthur
[D] General Paul McCaughey

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50. 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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