[1] In which cities of Japan were atomic bombs dropped during World War II?
A.
Tokyo and Hiroshima
B.
Nagasaki and Miyazaki
C.
Sendai and Hiroshima
D.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Ans:
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Explanation :
Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. American airmen dropped `Little Boy' (codename of the bomb) on the city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 followed by Fat Man over Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
[2] The theory of "natural rights" was propounded by –
A.
Hobbes
B.
Locke
C.
Bentham
D.
Marx
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
The most central concept in Locke's political philosophy is his theory of natural law and natural rights. John Locke emphasized "life (everyone is entitled to live once they are created), liberty (everyone is entitled to do anything they want to so long as it doesn't conflict with the first right) and property (everyone is entitled to own all they create or gain through gift or trade so long as it doesn't conflict with the first two rights)" as primary natural rights.
[3] The fall of Bastille is associated with the -
A.
Russian Revolution of November, 1917
B.
French Revolution of 1789
C.
American War of Independence
D.
Greek War of Independence
Ans:
French Revolution of 1789
Explanation :
The Storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. The medi eval fortress and prison in Paris known as the Bastille was a symbol of the abuse of the monarchy. The fall of Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution that led to the overthrow of monarchy.
[4] Which of the following is a wonder of the ancient world?
A.
The statue of Jupiter at Olympia
B.
The Colosseum of Rome
C.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
D.
The Mosque at St. Sophia
Ans:
The statue of Jupiter at Olympia
Explanation :
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World refers to remarkable constructions of classical antiquity listed by various authors in guidebooks popular among the ancient Hellenic tourists, particularly in the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. The Statue of Zeus (Jupiter) at Olympia was a giant seated figure made by the Greek sculptor Phidias in circa 422-430 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece and erected in the Temple of Zeus there.
[5] The slogan of the French Revolution was –
A.
One nation, one leader and one flag
B.
Government of the people, by the people and for the people
C.
Liberty, equality and fraternity
D.
None of these
Ans:
Liberty, equality and fraternity
Explanation :
The famous slogan of the French Revolution was "liberty, equality, fraternity". Many other nations have adopted the French slogan of "Liberty, Equality and Fraternity" as an ideal. These words appear in the preamble to the Constitution of India, enforced in 1950.
[6] Which of the following group of thinkers influenced Fascism?
A.
Plato, Machiavelli and Herbet Spencer
B.
Aristotle, St. Augustine and T. H. Green
C.
Kant, Fichte. Hegel and Rosenberg
D.
Karl Marx, Engels and Lenin
Ans:
Plato, Machiavelli and Herbet Spencer
Explanation :
Early influences that shaped the ideology of fascism have been dated back to ancient Greece. In The Republic, Plato emphasized the need for absolute and unlimited authority of a philosopher king in an ideal state. There were a number of influences on fascism from the Renaissance era in Europe. Niccolo Machiavelli is known to have influenced Italian Fascism, particularly his promotion of the absolute authority of the state.
[7] Who were the three eminent statesmen who started the Non-aligned Movement?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Anwar Sadat, Soekarno
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Chou Enlai, Kwame Nkrumah
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Fidel Castro, Marshal Tito
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Marshal Tito
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Marshal Tito
Explanation :
The organization was founded in Belgrade in 1961, and was largely the brainchild of Yugoslavia’s president, Josip Broz Tito; Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno; Egypt’s second president, Gamal Abdel Nasser; Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah; and India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
[8] What is 'Reformation'?
A.
Rise of absolute monarchy
B.
Revival of classical learnning
C.
The revolt against authority of pope
D.
Change in attitude of man
Ans:
The revolt against authority of pope
Explanation :
The Reformation was a series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther is widely acknowledged to have started the Reformation with his 1517 work The Ninety-Five Theses.
[9] The Declaration of the Rights of Man is related with -
A.
The Russian Revolution
B.
The French Revolution
C.
The American War of Independence
D.
The Glorious Revolution of England
Ans:
The French Revolution
Explanation :
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, passed by France's National Constituent Assembly in August 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution. It defines the individual and collective rights of all the estates of the realm as universal.
[10] Marcopolo is known for –
A.
discovering Greenland
B.
travelling to China, India and Asia
C.
travelling round the Cape of Good Hope
D.
discovering Canada
Ans:
travelling to China, India and Asia
Explanation :
Marcopolo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant traveller. He extensively travelled to China, India and other parts of Asia.
[11] Cold War refers to –
A.
tension between East and West
B.
ideological rivalry between Capitalist and Communist world
C.
tension between Superpowers
D.
All of the above
Ans:
tension between East and West
Explanation :
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies and powers in the Eastern Block, dominated by the Soviet Union along with Warsaw Pact.
[12] The immediate cause for the out-break of the first World War was –
A.
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
B.
the imprisonment of Lenin
C.
the ambition of America to dominate the world
D.
the sudden death of Lloyd George
Ans:
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
Explanation :
The World War I was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July, 1914 and lasted until 11 November, 1918. The assassination on 28 June 1914 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia was the proximate trigger of the war. It resulted in a Habsburg ultimatum against the Kingdom of Serbia.
[13] D-Day is the day when :
A.
Germany declared war on Britain
B.
US dropped the atom bomb on Hiroshima
C.
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
D.
Germany surrendered to the allies
Ans:
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
Explanation :
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day of the Normandy landings — initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after that operation.
[14] During 18th century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? "Man is born free but is every where in chains."
A.
Voltaire
B.
Jack Dareda
C.
Jean Jack Rousseau
D.
Montesque
Ans:
Jean Jack Rousseau
Explanation :
Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract, which outlines the basis for a legitimate political order within a framework of classical republicanism. Published in 1762, it became one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the Western tradition. It developed some of the ideas mentioned in an earlier work, the article Economie Politique (Discourse on Political Economy), featured in Diderot's Encyclopedie.
[15] Who has called the Prime Minister Primus triter pares (first among equals)?
A.
Morely
B.
Harcourt
C.
Laski
D.
Lowell
Ans:
Morely
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. American airmen dropped `Little Boy' (codename of the bomb) on the city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 followed by Fat Man over Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
[2] The theory of "natural rights" was propounded by –
A.
Hobbes
B.
Locke
C.
Bentham
D.
Marx
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
The most central concept in Locke's political philosophy is his theory of natural law and natural rights. John Locke emphasized "life (everyone is entitled to live once they are created), liberty (everyone is entitled to do anything they want to so long as it doesn't conflict with the first right) and property (everyone is entitled to own all they create or gain through gift or trade so long as it doesn't conflict with the first two rights)" as primary natural rights.
[3] The fall of Bastille is associated with the -
A.
Russian Revolution of November, 1917
B.
French Revolution of 1789
C.
American War of Independence
D.
Greek War of Independence
Ans:
French Revolution of 1789
Explanation :
The Storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. The medi eval fortress and prison in Paris known as the Bastille was a symbol of the abuse of the monarchy. The fall of Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution that led to the overthrow of monarchy.
[4] Which of the following is a wonder of the ancient world?
A.
The statue of Jupiter at Olympia
B.
The Colosseum of Rome
C.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
D.
The Mosque at St. Sophia
Ans:
The statue of Jupiter at Olympia
Explanation :
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World refers to remarkable constructions of classical antiquity listed by various authors in guidebooks popular among the ancient Hellenic tourists, particularly in the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. The Statue of Zeus (Jupiter) at Olympia was a giant seated figure made by the Greek sculptor Phidias in circa 422-430 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece and erected in the Temple of Zeus there.
[5] The slogan of the French Revolution was –
A.
One nation, one leader and one flag
B.
Government of the people, by the people and for the people
C.
Liberty, equality and fraternity
D.
None of these
Ans:
Liberty, equality and fraternity
Explanation :
The famous slogan of the French Revolution was "liberty, equality, fraternity". Many other nations have adopted the French slogan of "Liberty, Equality and Fraternity" as an ideal. These words appear in the preamble to the Constitution of India, enforced in 1950.
[6] Which of the following group of thinkers influenced Fascism?
A.
Plato, Machiavelli and Herbet Spencer
B.
Aristotle, St. Augustine and T. H. Green
C.
Kant, Fichte. Hegel and Rosenberg
D.
Karl Marx, Engels and Lenin
Ans:
Plato, Machiavelli and Herbet Spencer
Explanation :
Early influences that shaped the ideology of fascism have been dated back to ancient Greece. In The Republic, Plato emphasized the need for absolute and unlimited authority of a philosopher king in an ideal state. There were a number of influences on fascism from the Renaissance era in Europe. Niccolo Machiavelli is known to have influenced Italian Fascism, particularly his promotion of the absolute authority of the state.
[7] Who were the three eminent statesmen who started the Non-aligned Movement?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Anwar Sadat, Soekarno
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Chou Enlai, Kwame Nkrumah
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Fidel Castro, Marshal Tito
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Marshal Tito
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Marshal Tito
Explanation :
The organization was founded in Belgrade in 1961, and was largely the brainchild of Yugoslavia’s president, Josip Broz Tito; Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno; Egypt’s second president, Gamal Abdel Nasser; Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah; and India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
[8] What is 'Reformation'?
A.
Rise of absolute monarchy
B.
Revival of classical learnning
C.
The revolt against authority of pope
D.
Change in attitude of man
Ans:
The revolt against authority of pope
Explanation :
The Reformation was a series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther is widely acknowledged to have started the Reformation with his 1517 work The Ninety-Five Theses.
[9] The Declaration of the Rights of Man is related with -
A.
The Russian Revolution
B.
The French Revolution
C.
The American War of Independence
D.
The Glorious Revolution of England
Ans:
The French Revolution
Explanation :
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, passed by France's National Constituent Assembly in August 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution. It defines the individual and collective rights of all the estates of the realm as universal.
[10] Marcopolo is known for –
A.
discovering Greenland
B.
travelling to China, India and Asia
C.
travelling round the Cape of Good Hope
D.
discovering Canada
Ans:
travelling to China, India and Asia
Explanation :
Marcopolo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant traveller. He extensively travelled to China, India and other parts of Asia.
[11] Cold War refers to –
A.
tension between East and West
B.
ideological rivalry between Capitalist and Communist world
C.
tension between Superpowers
D.
All of the above
Ans:
tension between East and West
Explanation :
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies and powers in the Eastern Block, dominated by the Soviet Union along with Warsaw Pact.
[12] The immediate cause for the out-break of the first World War was –
A.
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
B.
the imprisonment of Lenin
C.
the ambition of America to dominate the world
D.
the sudden death of Lloyd George
Ans:
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
Explanation :
The World War I was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July, 1914 and lasted until 11 November, 1918. The assassination on 28 June 1914 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia was the proximate trigger of the war. It resulted in a Habsburg ultimatum against the Kingdom of Serbia.
[13] D-Day is the day when :
A.
Germany declared war on Britain
B.
US dropped the atom bomb on Hiroshima
C.
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
D.
Germany surrendered to the allies
Ans:
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
Explanation :
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day of the Normandy landings — initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after that operation.
[14] During 18th century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? "Man is born free but is every where in chains."
A.
Voltaire
B.
Jack Dareda
C.
Jean Jack Rousseau
D.
Montesque
Ans:
Jean Jack Rousseau
Explanation :
Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract, which outlines the basis for a legitimate political order within a framework of classical republicanism. Published in 1762, it became one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the Western tradition. It developed some of the ideas mentioned in an earlier work, the article Economie Politique (Discourse on Political Economy), featured in Diderot's Encyclopedie.
[15] Who has called the Prime Minister Primus triter pares (first among equals)?
A.
Morely
B.
Harcourt
C.
Laski
D.
Lowell
Ans:
Morely
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
The Storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. The medi eval fortress and prison in Paris known as the Bastille was a symbol of the abuse of the monarchy. The fall of Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution that led to the overthrow of monarchy.
[4] Which of the following is a wonder of the ancient world?
A.
The statue of Jupiter at Olympia
B.
The Colosseum of Rome
C.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
D.
The Mosque at St. Sophia
Ans:
The statue of Jupiter at Olympia
Explanation :
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World refers to remarkable constructions of classical antiquity listed by various authors in guidebooks popular among the ancient Hellenic tourists, particularly in the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. The Statue of Zeus (Jupiter) at Olympia was a giant seated figure made by the Greek sculptor Phidias in circa 422-430 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece and erected in the Temple of Zeus there.
[5] The slogan of the French Revolution was –
A.
One nation, one leader and one flag
B.
Government of the people, by the people and for the people
C.
Liberty, equality and fraternity
D.
None of these
Ans:
Liberty, equality and fraternity
Explanation :
The famous slogan of the French Revolution was "liberty, equality, fraternity". Many other nations have adopted the French slogan of "Liberty, Equality and Fraternity" as an ideal. These words appear in the preamble to the Constitution of India, enforced in 1950.
[6] Which of the following group of thinkers influenced Fascism?
A.
Plato, Machiavelli and Herbet Spencer
B.
Aristotle, St. Augustine and T. H. Green
C.
Kant, Fichte. Hegel and Rosenberg
D.
Karl Marx, Engels and Lenin
Ans:
Plato, Machiavelli and Herbet Spencer
Explanation :
Early influences that shaped the ideology of fascism have been dated back to ancient Greece. In The Republic, Plato emphasized the need for absolute and unlimited authority of a philosopher king in an ideal state. There were a number of influences on fascism from the Renaissance era in Europe. Niccolo Machiavelli is known to have influenced Italian Fascism, particularly his promotion of the absolute authority of the state.
[7] Who were the three eminent statesmen who started the Non-aligned Movement?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Anwar Sadat, Soekarno
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Chou Enlai, Kwame Nkrumah
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Fidel Castro, Marshal Tito
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Marshal Tito
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Marshal Tito
Explanation :
The organization was founded in Belgrade in 1961, and was largely the brainchild of Yugoslavia’s president, Josip Broz Tito; Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno; Egypt’s second president, Gamal Abdel Nasser; Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah; and India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
[8] What is 'Reformation'?
A.
Rise of absolute monarchy
B.
Revival of classical learnning
C.
The revolt against authority of pope
D.
Change in attitude of man
Ans:
The revolt against authority of pope
Explanation :
The Reformation was a series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther is widely acknowledged to have started the Reformation with his 1517 work The Ninety-Five Theses.
[9] The Declaration of the Rights of Man is related with -
A.
The Russian Revolution
B.
The French Revolution
C.
The American War of Independence
D.
The Glorious Revolution of England
Ans:
The French Revolution
Explanation :
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, passed by France's National Constituent Assembly in August 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution. It defines the individual and collective rights of all the estates of the realm as universal.
[10] Marcopolo is known for –
A.
discovering Greenland
B.
travelling to China, India and Asia
C.
travelling round the Cape of Good Hope
D.
discovering Canada
Ans:
travelling to China, India and Asia
Explanation :
Marcopolo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant traveller. He extensively travelled to China, India and other parts of Asia.
[11] Cold War refers to –
A.
tension between East and West
B.
ideological rivalry between Capitalist and Communist world
C.
tension between Superpowers
D.
All of the above
Ans:
tension between East and West
Explanation :
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies and powers in the Eastern Block, dominated by the Soviet Union along with Warsaw Pact.
[12] The immediate cause for the out-break of the first World War was –
A.
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
B.
the imprisonment of Lenin
C.
the ambition of America to dominate the world
D.
the sudden death of Lloyd George
Ans:
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
Explanation :
The World War I was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July, 1914 and lasted until 11 November, 1918. The assassination on 28 June 1914 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia was the proximate trigger of the war. It resulted in a Habsburg ultimatum against the Kingdom of Serbia.
[13] D-Day is the day when :
A.
Germany declared war on Britain
B.
US dropped the atom bomb on Hiroshima
C.
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
D.
Germany surrendered to the allies
Ans:
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
Explanation :
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day of the Normandy landings — initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after that operation.
[14] During 18th century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? "Man is born free but is every where in chains."
A.
Voltaire
B.
Jack Dareda
C.
Jean Jack Rousseau
D.
Montesque
Ans:
Jean Jack Rousseau
Explanation :
Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract, which outlines the basis for a legitimate political order within a framework of classical republicanism. Published in 1762, it became one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the Western tradition. It developed some of the ideas mentioned in an earlier work, the article Economie Politique (Discourse on Political Economy), featured in Diderot's Encyclopedie.
[15] Who has called the Prime Minister Primus triter pares (first among equals)?
A.
Morely
B.
Harcourt
C.
Laski
D.
Lowell
Ans:
Morely
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
The famous slogan of the French Revolution was "liberty, equality, fraternity". Many other nations have adopted the French slogan of "Liberty, Equality and Fraternity" as an ideal. These words appear in the preamble to the Constitution of India, enforced in 1950.
[6] Which of the following group of thinkers influenced Fascism?
A.
Plato, Machiavelli and Herbet Spencer
B.
Aristotle, St. Augustine and T. H. Green
C.
Kant, Fichte. Hegel and Rosenberg
D.
Karl Marx, Engels and Lenin
Ans:
Plato, Machiavelli and Herbet Spencer
Explanation :
Early influences that shaped the ideology of fascism have been dated back to ancient Greece. In The Republic, Plato emphasized the need for absolute and unlimited authority of a philosopher king in an ideal state. There were a number of influences on fascism from the Renaissance era in Europe. Niccolo Machiavelli is known to have influenced Italian Fascism, particularly his promotion of the absolute authority of the state.
[7] Who were the three eminent statesmen who started the Non-aligned Movement?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Anwar Sadat, Soekarno
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Chou Enlai, Kwame Nkrumah
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Fidel Castro, Marshal Tito
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Marshal Tito
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Marshal Tito
Explanation :
The organization was founded in Belgrade in 1961, and was largely the brainchild of Yugoslavia’s president, Josip Broz Tito; Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno; Egypt’s second president, Gamal Abdel Nasser; Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah; and India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
[8] What is 'Reformation'?
A.
Rise of absolute monarchy
B.
Revival of classical learnning
C.
The revolt against authority of pope
D.
Change in attitude of man
Ans:
The revolt against authority of pope
Explanation :
The Reformation was a series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther is widely acknowledged to have started the Reformation with his 1517 work The Ninety-Five Theses.
[9] The Declaration of the Rights of Man is related with -
A.
The Russian Revolution
B.
The French Revolution
C.
The American War of Independence
D.
The Glorious Revolution of England
Ans:
The French Revolution
Explanation :
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, passed by France's National Constituent Assembly in August 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution. It defines the individual and collective rights of all the estates of the realm as universal.
[10] Marcopolo is known for –
A.
discovering Greenland
B.
travelling to China, India and Asia
C.
travelling round the Cape of Good Hope
D.
discovering Canada
Ans:
travelling to China, India and Asia
Explanation :
Marcopolo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant traveller. He extensively travelled to China, India and other parts of Asia.
[11] Cold War refers to –
A.
tension between East and West
B.
ideological rivalry between Capitalist and Communist world
C.
tension between Superpowers
D.
All of the above
Ans:
tension between East and West
Explanation :
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies and powers in the Eastern Block, dominated by the Soviet Union along with Warsaw Pact.
[12] The immediate cause for the out-break of the first World War was –
A.
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
B.
the imprisonment of Lenin
C.
the ambition of America to dominate the world
D.
the sudden death of Lloyd George
Ans:
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
Explanation :
The World War I was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July, 1914 and lasted until 11 November, 1918. The assassination on 28 June 1914 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia was the proximate trigger of the war. It resulted in a Habsburg ultimatum against the Kingdom of Serbia.
[13] D-Day is the day when :
A.
Germany declared war on Britain
B.
US dropped the atom bomb on Hiroshima
C.
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
D.
Germany surrendered to the allies
Ans:
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
Explanation :
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day of the Normandy landings — initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after that operation.
[14] During 18th century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? "Man is born free but is every where in chains."
A.
Voltaire
B.
Jack Dareda
C.
Jean Jack Rousseau
D.
Montesque
Ans:
Jean Jack Rousseau
Explanation :
Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract, which outlines the basis for a legitimate political order within a framework of classical republicanism. Published in 1762, it became one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the Western tradition. It developed some of the ideas mentioned in an earlier work, the article Economie Politique (Discourse on Political Economy), featured in Diderot's Encyclopedie.
[15] Who has called the Prime Minister Primus triter pares (first among equals)?
A.
Morely
B.
Harcourt
C.
Laski
D.
Lowell
Ans:
Morely
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
The organization was founded in Belgrade in 1961, and was largely the brainchild of Yugoslavia’s president, Josip Broz Tito; Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno; Egypt’s second president, Gamal Abdel Nasser; Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah; and India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
[8] What is 'Reformation'?
A.
Rise of absolute monarchy
B.
Revival of classical learnning
C.
The revolt against authority of pope
D.
Change in attitude of man
Ans:
The revolt against authority of pope
Explanation :
The Reformation was a series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther is widely acknowledged to have started the Reformation with his 1517 work The Ninety-Five Theses.
[9] The Declaration of the Rights of Man is related with -
A.
The Russian Revolution
B.
The French Revolution
C.
The American War of Independence
D.
The Glorious Revolution of England
Ans:
The French Revolution
Explanation :
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, passed by France's National Constituent Assembly in August 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution. It defines the individual and collective rights of all the estates of the realm as universal.
[10] Marcopolo is known for –
A.
discovering Greenland
B.
travelling to China, India and Asia
C.
travelling round the Cape of Good Hope
D.
discovering Canada
Ans:
travelling to China, India and Asia
Explanation :
Marcopolo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant traveller. He extensively travelled to China, India and other parts of Asia.
[11] Cold War refers to –
A.
tension between East and West
B.
ideological rivalry between Capitalist and Communist world
C.
tension between Superpowers
D.
All of the above
Ans:
tension between East and West
Explanation :
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies and powers in the Eastern Block, dominated by the Soviet Union along with Warsaw Pact.
[12] The immediate cause for the out-break of the first World War was –
A.
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
B.
the imprisonment of Lenin
C.
the ambition of America to dominate the world
D.
the sudden death of Lloyd George
Ans:
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
Explanation :
The World War I was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July, 1914 and lasted until 11 November, 1918. The assassination on 28 June 1914 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia was the proximate trigger of the war. It resulted in a Habsburg ultimatum against the Kingdom of Serbia.
[13] D-Day is the day when :
A.
Germany declared war on Britain
B.
US dropped the atom bomb on Hiroshima
C.
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
D.
Germany surrendered to the allies
Ans:
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
Explanation :
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day of the Normandy landings — initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after that operation.
[14] During 18th century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? "Man is born free but is every where in chains."
A.
Voltaire
B.
Jack Dareda
C.
Jean Jack Rousseau
D.
Montesque
Ans:
Jean Jack Rousseau
Explanation :
Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract, which outlines the basis for a legitimate political order within a framework of classical republicanism. Published in 1762, it became one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the Western tradition. It developed some of the ideas mentioned in an earlier work, the article Economie Politique (Discourse on Political Economy), featured in Diderot's Encyclopedie.
[15] Who has called the Prime Minister Primus triter pares (first among equals)?
A.
Morely
B.
Harcourt
C.
Laski
D.
Lowell
Ans:
Morely
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, passed by France's National Constituent Assembly in August 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution. It defines the individual and collective rights of all the estates of the realm as universal.
[10] Marcopolo is known for –
A.
discovering Greenland
B.
travelling to China, India and Asia
C.
travelling round the Cape of Good Hope
D.
discovering Canada
Ans:
travelling to China, India and Asia
Explanation :
Marcopolo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant traveller. He extensively travelled to China, India and other parts of Asia.
[11] Cold War refers to –
A.
tension between East and West
B.
ideological rivalry between Capitalist and Communist world
C.
tension between Superpowers
D.
All of the above
Ans:
tension between East and West
Explanation :
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies and powers in the Eastern Block, dominated by the Soviet Union along with Warsaw Pact.
[12] The immediate cause for the out-break of the first World War was –
A.
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
B.
the imprisonment of Lenin
C.
the ambition of America to dominate the world
D.
the sudden death of Lloyd George
Ans:
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
Explanation :
The World War I was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July, 1914 and lasted until 11 November, 1918. The assassination on 28 June 1914 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia was the proximate trigger of the war. It resulted in a Habsburg ultimatum against the Kingdom of Serbia.
[13] D-Day is the day when :
A.
Germany declared war on Britain
B.
US dropped the atom bomb on Hiroshima
C.
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
D.
Germany surrendered to the allies
Ans:
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
Explanation :
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day of the Normandy landings — initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after that operation.
[14] During 18th century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? "Man is born free but is every where in chains."
A.
Voltaire
B.
Jack Dareda
C.
Jean Jack Rousseau
D.
Montesque
Ans:
Jean Jack Rousseau
Explanation :
Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract, which outlines the basis for a legitimate political order within a framework of classical republicanism. Published in 1762, it became one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the Western tradition. It developed some of the ideas mentioned in an earlier work, the article Economie Politique (Discourse on Political Economy), featured in Diderot's Encyclopedie.
[15] Who has called the Prime Minister Primus triter pares (first among equals)?
A.
Morely
B.
Harcourt
C.
Laski
D.
Lowell
Ans:
Morely
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies and powers in the Eastern Block, dominated by the Soviet Union along with Warsaw Pact.
[12] The immediate cause for the out-break of the first World War was –
A.
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
B.
the imprisonment of Lenin
C.
the ambition of America to dominate the world
D.
the sudden death of Lloyd George
Ans:
the assassination of Arch-duke Francis Ferdinand
Explanation :
The World War I was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July, 1914 and lasted until 11 November, 1918. The assassination on 28 June 1914 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia was the proximate trigger of the war. It resulted in a Habsburg ultimatum against the Kingdom of Serbia.
[13] D-Day is the day when :
A.
Germany declared war on Britain
B.
US dropped the atom bomb on Hiroshima
C.
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
D.
Germany surrendered to the allies
Ans:
Allied Troops landed in Normandy
Explanation :
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day of the Normandy landings — initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after that operation.
[14] During 18th century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? "Man is born free but is every where in chains."
A.
Voltaire
B.
Jack Dareda
C.
Jean Jack Rousseau
D.
Montesque
Ans:
Jean Jack Rousseau
Explanation :
Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract, which outlines the basis for a legitimate political order within a framework of classical republicanism. Published in 1762, it became one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the Western tradition. It developed some of the ideas mentioned in an earlier work, the article Economie Politique (Discourse on Political Economy), featured in Diderot's Encyclopedie.
[15] Who has called the Prime Minister Primus triter pares (first among equals)?
A.
Morely
B.
Harcourt
C.
Laski
D.
Lowell
Ans:
Morely
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 — the day of the Normandy landings — initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. However, many other invasions and operations had a designated D-Day, both before and after that operation.
[14] During 18th century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? "Man is born free but is every where in chains."
A.
Voltaire
B.
Jack Dareda
C.
Jean Jack Rousseau
D.
Montesque
Ans:
Jean Jack Rousseau
Explanation :
Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract, which outlines the basis for a legitimate political order within a framework of classical republicanism. Published in 1762, it became one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the Western tradition. It developed some of the ideas mentioned in an earlier work, the article Economie Politique (Discourse on Political Economy), featured in Diderot's Encyclopedie.
[15] Who has called the Prime Minister Primus triter pares (first among equals)?
A.
Morely
B.
Harcourt
C.
Laski
D.
Lowell
Ans:
Morely
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
Describing the Prime Minister, Lord Morley said, "Although in. Cabinet all its members stand on an equal footing, speak with one voice, and, on the rare occasions when a division is taken are counted on the fraternal principle of one man one vote, yet the head of the Cabinet is primus inter pares. ......"
[16] Who amongst the following was not associated with the Unification of Italy?
A.
Cavour
B.
Garibaldi
C.
Mussolini
D.
Mazzini
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini is linked to Fascism. He was an Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.
[17] From which city did the Russian Revolution begin?
A.
St. Petersburg
B.
Moscow
C.
Kazan
D.
Odessa
Ans:
St. Petersburg
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) was the founder of modern communist Russia. He was the leader of Soviet revolution of October 1917. He liberated the country from the Czars and became Head of its first Communist Government (1917 - 1924).
[18] Who said, 'I am the State'?
A.
James II of England
B.
Napoleon I of France
C.
Louis XIV of France
D.
Hitler of Germany
Ans:
Louis XIV of France
Explanation :
Louis XIV of France ruled as King of France and of the Navarre from 1643. Louis established the French absolute monarchy and made France the main political power in Western Europe in his time.
[19] Where did the practice of 'Shadow Cabinet' originate?
A.
United States of America
B.
Great Britain
C.
Italy
D.
France
Ans:
Great Britain
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
The Shadow Cabinet is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government’s, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. In the United Kingdom and Canada the major opposition party and specifically its shadow cabinet is called His or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
[20] Who among the following is referred to as 'Desert Fox'?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Gen. Eisenhower
C.
Gen. Rommel
D.
Gen. McArthur
Ans:
Gen. Rommel
Explanation :
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal of World War II. He won the respect of both his own troops, and the enemies he fought. He was a highly decorated officer in World War I, and was awarded the Pour le Merite for his exploits on the Italian front. In World War II, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. However, it was his leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign that established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is considered to have been one of the most skilled commanders of desert warfare in the conflict
[21] Democracy is a "government in which everyone has a share" was the opinion of –
A.
Jeovans
B.
Seeley
C.
Plato
D.
Abraham Lincoln
Ans:
Seeley
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
The notion that democracy is a form of government is widely held and has been supported by a host of writers. According to Seeley, democracy is "a government in which everyone has a share. Seeley points towards the pure form of democracy.
[22] The chief advocate of Fascism was :
A.
Mussolini
B.
Adolf Hitler
C.
St. Simon
D.
Robert Owen
Ans:
Mussolini
Explanation :
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist. Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of fascism, a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.
[23] Who said "Where there is no law, there is no freedom"?
A.
Bentham
B.
Lenin
C.
Marx
D.
Locke
Ans:
Locke
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government, Chapter 6, said that the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. According to him, in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
[24] What was the original name of Santa Claus?
A.
St. Christopher
B.
St. Peter
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas
Ans:
St. Nicolas
Explanation :
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
[25] Who said that "Man by nature is a political animal"?
A.
Plato
B.
Aristotle
C.
Hobbes
D.
Rousseau
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.
Explanation :
For Aristotle, the basic unit of association is the household, the next is the village, and the ultimate association is the city, toward which end humans, seeking to attain the highest quality of life, naturally move. Aristotle concludes, "Man is by nature a political animal." Only as part of a city can people fully realize their nature; separated from the city, they are worse than animals.