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 Cold War is refers to the:
[A] Increased tension and series of confrontation between USA and the USSR
[B] Crashing of global market and loss of millions of jobs
[C] Liberation of states from USSR
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Increased tension and series of confrontation between USA and the USSR]
Notes:
The Cold War is referred to the competition, the tensions and a series of confrontations between the United States and Soviet Union, backed by their respective allies. Thus, a is the correct answer.
42. 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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Correct Answer: C [4th August 1789]
Notes:
A large number of soldiers were brought to Versailles and Paris. Necker, the popular minister was also dismissed. On hearing this, the mob of Paris became violent. They attacked the State prison called the Bastille, murdered the guards and freed the prisoners. The fall of the Bastille was regarded in France as a triumph of liberty. The nobles voluntarily surrendered their feudal rights and the privileges on 4th August 1789. Feudalism and serfdom were abolished. The principle of equality was established.
43. Which American ship was drowned by a German submarine in World War I?
[A] Posidon
[B] Britannic
[C] Carpathia
[D] Lusitania
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Correct Answer: D [Lusitania]
Notes:
The Lusitania ship was drowned by a German submarine and consequently many Americans lost their lives. This resulted in the declaration of war against Germany by the U.S.A. In spite of best efforts, Germany could not stand and ultimately she surrendered in November 1919.
44. 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.
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. Which of these rules were being followed by the Fascist Party?
[A] The members wore black shirts
[B] They carried weapons
[C] They had their own flags
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
Mussolini, who was a staunch opponent of Bolshevism, decided to start a new party to fight Communism. In march 1919 the Fascist Party was established under his leadership. The members wore black shirts and were equipped with arms. The party had its own flag. The members were well disciplined and Mussolini was their chief commander.
47. Which of these is the demand made by Mussolini’s party?
[A] The fall of Empiricism
[B] Eight hours work schedule
[C] Democracy
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Eight hours work schedule ]
Notes:In the first party convention of Milan, Mussolini announced the programmes and Charter of demands of the party. They were:
- Nationalisation of factories
- Confiscation of surplus money from the capitalists
- Universal Franchise
- Forfeiture of the Church property
- Eight hours work in factories
- Framing of a new constitution.
These demands of the Fascist Party soon achieved popularity in Italy.
48. By 1932, membership of the Nazi Party increased to:
[A] 3 lakhs
[B] 10 lakhs
[C] 25 lakhs
[D] 70 lakhs
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Correct Answer: D [70 lakhs]
Notes:
Hitler started the National Socialist Party or Nazi Party. By the year 1932, the membership of the Nazi Party increased to 70 lakhs.
49. Dr. Sun Yat Sen started which of these parties?
[A] Man-Hong Succession Party
[B] Langtung Party
[C] Kuomintang Party
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Kuomintang Party]
Notes:
When the May Fourth Movement started in China, Dr. Sun Yat Sen assumed control of China. He started the Kuomintang Party. With the Russian help he wanted to introduce reforms in China.
50. 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.
