[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 […]
Category: HISTORY MCQ
World Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 6 | GK Infopedia
[1] Taoism, is an ancient tradition of Philosophy and religious belief deeply rooted in – A. Taiwanese custom and world view B. Chinese custom and world view C. Japanese custom and world view D. Vietnamese custom and world view Ans: Chinese custom and world view Explanation : Taoism is an ancient tradition of philosophy and […]
World Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 5 | GK Infopedia
[1] The first atomic bomb was thrown over : A. Nagasaki B. Hiroshima C. Tokyo D. Hong Kong Ans: Hiroshima Explanation : Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Honshu, the largest island of Japan. It is best known as the first city in history […]
World Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 4 | GK Infopedia
[1] Which of the following is not, a religion developed in ancient time (i.e. In B.C.)? A. Shintoism B. Zorostrianism C. Islam D. Taoism Ans: Islam Explanation : Most religious historians view Islam as having been founded in 622 CE by Muhammad the Prophet (peace be upon him). He lived from about 570 to 632 […]
World Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 3 | GK Infopedia
[1] The Second World War started in the year — A. 1940 B. 1939 C. 1941 D. 1942 Ans: 1939 Explanation : World War II was a global war that was underway by 1939 and ended in 1945. It involved a vast majority of the world’s nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing […]
World Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 2 | GK Infopedia
[1] Peking is the sacred place of – A. Taoism B. Shintoism C. Confucianism D. Judaism Ans: Confucianism Explanation : Peking (Beijing) is the sacred place of Confucianism. It was founded by King Fu Tsu, better known as Confucius, in 500 BC. Its sacred text is The Analects’. [2] On which side did Japan fight […]
World Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 1 | GK Infopedia
[1] Who were the Axis powers in World War-II? A. Poland, Japan, Germany B. Italy, Japan, Britain C. Germany, Italy, France D. Germany, Italy, Japan Ans: Germany, Italy, Japan Explanation : Axis Powers was the alignment of nations that fought in the Second World War against the Allied forces. The Axis grew out of the […]
Misc Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 5 | GK Infopedia
[1] Which of the following was India’s first interplanetary mission? A. Chandrayaam Mission B. Mangalyaan Mission C. Aryabhatta Mission D. Philae Mission Ans: Mangalyaan Mission Explanation : The Mars Orbiter Mission, also called Mangalyaan, is India’s first interplanetary mission. Launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 5 November 2013. [2] The “Blue Water […]
Misc Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 4 | GK Infopedia
[1] Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscription? A. Brahmi B. Devnagri C. Gurumukhi D. Sanskrit Ans: Brahmi Explanation : The inscriptions and edicts of Ashoka refers to a collection of 33 inscriptions on the pillars of Ashoka and cave walls. The inscriptions were written in Magadhi language using the Brahmi script. [2] ‘Shantivan’ is […]
Misc Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 3 | GK Infopedia
[1] When is the Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated? A. 44788 B. 44746 C. 44789 D. 44787 Ans: 44787 Explanation : The modern state of Pakistan was established on 14 August 1947 in the eastern and northwestern regions of British India, where there was a Muslim majority. It comprised the provinces of Balochistan. East Bengal, […]
