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. Which of the following is correct with respect to ‘Operation Desert Storm’?
[A] It was a financial program of the World Bank and IMF for reconstruction of Eastern countries.
[B] It was an UN military action on Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait.
[C] It was an American action to remove Missiles from Cuba.
[D] None of the above

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42. Who reformed old Julian Calender based on new astronomical knowledge?
[A] Pope Gregory XIII
[B] Newton
[C] Pope George VII
[D] King Louis IX

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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 was made the Commander-in-Chief of the American army in 1775?
[A] Thomas Jefferson
[B] Thomas Paine
[C] Benjamin Franklin
[D] George Washington

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45. The first war in 1775 was fought between British soldiers and militaries of:
[A] Philadelphia
[B] Chicago
[C] Rio De Generio
[D] Massachusetts

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46. The idea of French Revolution was based on “Liberty, Equality and ______”:
[A] Legacy
[B] Freedom
[C] Fraternity
[D] Mankind

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47. The international working class day is being celebrated since:
[A] 1888
[B] 1890
[C] 1889
[D] 1892

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48. The seat of the Kerensky Government, which fell in October, was known as:
[A] The Parliament
[B] Winter Palace
[C] King Castle
[D] The Eastern Wing

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49. 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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50. The Nuclear plantation by USA and Soviet Union ended with signing:
[A] Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
[B] No Nuclear Treaty
[C] Banned War Treaty
[D] None of the above

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