World Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers – Set – 5 | GK Infopedia

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[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 to be targeted by a nuclear weapon when the United States. Army Air Forces (USAAF) dropped an atomic bomb on it at 8:15 A.M. on August 6, 1945, near the end of World War II. Its name means "Wide Island".

[2] Economic dimensions of justice have been emphasised by –
A. Idealists
B. Capitalists
C. Socialists
D. Fascists
Ans: Socialists
Explanation : Socialism lays more emphasis on the economic dimension of justice. Without economic justice, one cannot achieve the objectives of social and political justice. For economic justice, there should be sufficient production of essential goods. Basic necessities of life must be available to all. The aim of social justice is to protect the interest of minorities and eradicate poverty, unemployment and illiteracy from the society.

[3] 'He, who does not live in a state may either be a saint or an animar—Who said this?
A. Montesque
B. Angels
C. Sophists
D. Aristotle
Ans: Aristotle
Explanation : Aristotle (384-322 BC) was a Greek Philosopher and poet. He was the founder of the science of logic or rules of reasoning. He established a school of philosophy at Athens. He was a disciple of Plato and teacher of Alexander, the Great. He wrote Poetics and The Ethics.

[4] Who said "Liberty consists in obedience to the general will"?
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Green
D. Laski
Ans: Rousseau
Explanation : Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) was Swiss-born French political philosopher. He propounded `Social Contract Theory' — that men were born free, but lived everywhere in chains. His ideas led to French Revolution and establishment of republics in different parts of the world. His Confessions was published after his death.

[5] What according to Communism is the chief enemy of the society?
A. Private property
B. Religion
C. Surplus value
D. Capitalist class
Ans: Private property
Explanation : In communist ideology, private property is viewed as the main enemy and the source of capitalism. Ac- cording to Marx, in a communist society private property should be abolished. Common ownership of the means of production is an important institutional goal of the communists. The Communist Manifesto states, "The theory of communists can be summed up in the single sentence: Abolition of private property.

[6] Who is the Duchess of Cornwall?
A. Diana
B. Camilla
C. Anne
D. Margaret
Ans: Camilla
Explanation : Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall GCVO is the second wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, and member of the British Royal Family. By her second marriage she shares her husband's titles as Duchess of Cornwall, Duchess of Rothesay, Countess of Chester and Baroness of Renfrew. Although she is the Princess of Wale & because of her marriage to the Prince of Wales, she prefers to be known by the secondary title of Duchess of Cornwall (Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland) out of respect for her husband's first wife, the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

[7] Natural Rights theory was advocated by –
A. Hobbes
B. Locke
C. Hegel
D. Rousseau
Ans: Locke
Explanation : The existence of natural rights has been asserted by different individuals on different premises. Different philosophers and statesmen have designed different lists of what they believe to be natural rights; almost all include the right to life and liberty as the two highest priorities.

[8] One of the important factors that led to the 2nd World War the humiliating provisions in one of the following treaties. Which is that treaty?
A. Treaty of Paris
B. Treaty of Versailles
C. Treaty of Lorraine
D. Treaty of Brussels
Ans: Treaty of Versailles
Explanation : One of the most important and controversial provisions of the Treaty of Versailles required Germany to accept responsibility for causing the war and, under War Guilt clauses to disarm, make substantial territorial concessions and pay heavy reparations to certain countries that had formed the Entente powers.

[9] The ideology of fascism developed in -
A. Germany
B. Japan
C. Italy
D. Russia
Ans: Italy
Explanation : Fascism was founded during World War I by Italian national syndicalists who combined left-wing and rightwing political views. Fascists have commonly opposed having a firm association with any section of the left-right spectrum, considering it inadequate to describe their beliefs, though fascism's goal to promote the rule of people deemed innately superior while seeking to purge society of people deemed innately Inferior is identified as a prominent far-right theme.

[10] The Industrial Revolution in England represented the climax of the transition from -
A. slavery to feudalism
B. feudalism to capitalism
C. capitalism to socialism
D. socialism to market socialism
Ans: feudalism to capitalism
Explanation : Capitalism in Europe was preceded by feudalism. Karl Marx saw the Industrial Revolution as the climax of shift from feudalism to capitalism.

[11] When did the Soviet Union disintegrate into 15 independent Republics?
A. 1990
B. 1991
C. 1992
D. 1993
Ans: 1991
Explanation : The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics of Soviet Union was a constitutionally socialist state that existed between 1922 and 1991, ruled as a single party state by the Communist Party with its capital as Moscow.

[12] Where was St. Paul beheaded?
A. Rome
B. Ephesus
C. Kusadasi
D. Jerusalem
Ans: Rome
Explanation : Neither the Bible nor other sources say how or when Paul died, but Ignatius, probably around 110, writes that he was martyreq. According o Christian tradition, Paul was beheaded in Rome during the reign of Nero around the mid-60s at Tre Fontane Abbey.

[13] The British Conservative Party was earlier known as -
A. Whigs
B. Levellors
C. Fabians
D. Tories
Ans: Tories
Explanation : Toiyism is a traditionalist and conservative political philosophy which grew out of the Cavalier faction in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. It is a prominent ideology in the politics of the United Kingdom, but also features in Paris of The Commonwealth, particularly in Canada.

[14] Which slogan was given by the French Revolution to the world?
A. Liberty, Authority, Equality
B. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
C. Liberty, Law, Fraternity
D. Tradition, Authority, Law
Ans: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Explanation : Liberty, Equality, Fraternity is the French motto which came about around the time of the French revolution. Credit for the motto has traditionally been given to Antoine-Francois Momoro (1756-1794), a Parisian printer and Hebertist organizer.

[15] Who is the oldest British monarch to sit on the Throne?
A. Queen Victoria
B. Queen Elizabeth-II
C. Queen Mary Tudor
D. Queen Anne
Ans: Queen Elizabeth-II
Explanation : Queen Elizabeth-II is the oldest British monarch to sit on the throne. She ascended the throne on February 6, 1952.

[16] Which of the following countries is regarded as the home of 'Fabian Socialism'?
A. Russia
B. England
C. France
D. Italy
Ans: England
Explanation : The Fabian Society is a British socialist organization whose purpose is to advance the principles of socialism via gradualist and reformist, rather than revolutionary, means. It is best known for its initial ground-breaking work beginning late in the 19th century and continuing up to World War I.

[17] The Crimean War came to an end by the -
A. Treaty of Trianon
B. Treaty of Versailles
C. Treaty of Paris
D. Treaty of St. Germain
Ans: Treaty of Paris
Explanation : The Treaty of Paris of 1856 settled the Crimean War between Russia and an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, the British Empire, Second French Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia. The treaty, signed on March 30, 1856 at the Congress of Paris, made the Black Sea neutral territory between the warring states.

[18] The policy of 'imperial preferences' adopted by Britain in its colonies in 1932 is also known as the–
A. Hong Kong Agreement
B. London Agreement
C. Ottawa Agreement
D. Paris Agreement
Ans: Ottawa Agreement
Explanation : The British Empire Economic Conference (Oitawa Conference) was a 1932 conference of British colonies and the autonomous dominions held on discuss the Great Depression. The meeting worked to establish a zone of limited tariffs within the British Empire, but with high tariffs with the rest of the world. This was called "Imperial preference."

[19] Who said, "Adolf Hitler is Germany and Germany is Adolf Hitler. He who pledges himself to Hitler pledges himself to Germany"?
A. R. Hess
B. Mussolini
C. Hitler
D. Communist International
Ans: R. Hess
Explanation : Rudolf Hess, on 25 February 1934, said: "Adolf Hitler is Germany and Germany is Adolf Hitler.

[20] The National Emblem of Italy is :
A. Eagle
B. White Eagle
C. White Lily
D. Lily
Ans: White Lily
Explanation : An emblem is an official symbol or insignia or seal reserved for use by a nation state as a symbol of that nation. A national emblem is an animal, tree, flower or object which serves as a designated abstract representation of a nation. In this sense, White Lily is the national emblem of Italy.

[21] Who advocated Nazism in Germany?
A. Fedrick William IV
B. Adolf Hitler
C. Bismark
D. William III
Ans: Adolf Hitler
Explanation : German dictator Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) advocated Nazism in Germany, led the extreme nationalist and racist Nazi party and served as chancellor-president of Germany from 1933 to 1945. Nazism advocated militant nationalism, war and aggressive imperialism and precipitated the outbreak of the Second World War. Nazism under Hitler led to the extermination of approximately 6 million Jews.

[22] The currency of Thailand is -
A. Bhat
B. Rupiah
C. Yuan
D. Yen
Ans: Bhat
Explanation : Baht is the currency of Thailand. It is subdivided into 100 satang. The issuance of currency is the responsibility of the Bank of Thailand.

[23] 1911 Revolution of China resulted in -
A. Establishment of a Republic
B. Reudalism
C. Democracy
D. Increased problems of people
Ans: Establishment of a Republic
Explanation : The Xinhai Revolution, also known as the Revolution of 1911 or the Chinese Revolution, overthrew China's last imperial dynasty, the cling Dynasty, and established the Republic of China. The revolution was named Xinhai because it occurred in 1911, the year of the Xinhai stern-branch in the sexagenary cycle of the Chinese calendar. January 1, 1912, was set as the first day of the First Year of the Republic of China.

[24] The world's first drainage system was build by the people of -
A. Egyptian civilization
B. Indus Valley civilization
C. Chinese civilization
D. Mesopotamian civilization
Ans: Indus Valley civilization
Explanation : The Indus Valley civilization is noted for its cities built of brick, roadside drainage system, and multistoried houses which other Bronze Age civilizations lacked to the extent that the Indus people had. The Drainage System of the Indus Valley Civilization was quite advanced. The drains were covered with slabs. Water flowed from houses into the street drains. The street drains had manholes at regular intervals.

[25] The capital of Pakistan till 1959 was -
A. Islamabad
B. Karachi
C. Lahore
D. Hyderabad
Ans: Karachi
Explanation : Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. By the time of independence of Pakistan in 1947, Karachi was chosen as the capital of Pakistan, which at the time included modern day Bangladesh. In 1958, the capital of Pakistan was moved from Karachi to Rawalpindi and then in 1960, to t he newly bi lilt Islamabad.



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