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 Russian revolution:

  1. It took place in two stages.
  2. Bolshevik faction, led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, emerged victorious in the Russian revolution.

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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42. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?
[A] Poland was provided access to the sea through a narrow corridor that cut through the Germany.
[B] Danzig was annexed by Britain as a war compensation.
[C] The Rhineland was to be permanently demilitarized.
[D] The region of Alsace-Lorraine was handed back to France.

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43. 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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44. Sun Yat Sen was the leader of:
[A] Boxer Revolt
[B] Taiping Rebellion
[C] K. M. T. Party
[D] C. P. C. Party

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45. The Bangladesh Liberation War ended on:
[A] 14th November, 1972
[B] 16th December, 1971
[C] 17th October, 1971
[D] 2nd October, 1974

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

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47. Council of People’s Commissars was allegedly founded in:
[A] 1918
[B] 1917
[C] 1920
[D] 1923

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48. Who emerged as the Il Duce or supreme commander?
[A] Mussolini
[B] Hitler
[C] Putin
[D] William II

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49. 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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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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