[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 religious belief that is deeply rooted in Chinese customs and worldview. It originated in China 2000 years ago. Taoist ideas have become popular throughout the world through Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, and various martial arts.
[2] Synagogue is the place of worship of -
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
Synagogneis a Jewish house of prayer. In Judaism (the religion, philosophy, culture and way of life of the Jewish people), synagogues are consecrated spaces used for the purpose of prayer, Torah reading, study and assembly: however, a synagogue is not necessary for worship.
[3] Who was the Chief Architect of the World Trade Centre 'New York?
A.
Le Corbusier
B.
Minoru Yamasalci
C.
Edwin Lutyens
D.
Charles Correa
Ans:
Minoru Yamasalci
Explanation :
Minoru Yamasaki was an American architect, best known for his design of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, buildings 1 and 2. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century.
[4] That all appoint merits made by the President and all treaties signed by him must be ratified by the Senate in U.S.A. indicates –
A.
theory of separation of powers
B.
theory of checks and balances
C.
due process of law
D.
rule of law
Ans:
theory of checks and balances
Explanation :
Separation of powers is a political doctrine originating in the writings of Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws where he urged for a constitutional government with three separate branches of government. Each of the three branches would have defined powers to check the powers of the other branches. This philosophy heavily influenced the writing of the United States Constitution, according to which the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the United States government are kept distinct in order to prevent abuse of power.
[5] Which U.S. President announced the "New Deal" for economic recovery in the aftermath of the Great Depression?
A.
Abraham Lincoln
B.
Benjamin Franklin
C.
Roosevelt
D.
J.F. Kennedy
Ans:
Roosevelt
Explanation :
The New Deal was a series of domestic programs enacted in the United States between 1933 and 1938, and a few that came later. They included both laws passed by Congress as well as presidential executive orders during the first term (1933-37) of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
[6] Which decade is called as the "Era of Decolonisation"?
A.
1950's
B.
1980's
C.
1990's
D.
1970's
Ans:
1970's
Explanation :
Most historians describe late 1950s as the era of decolonization. It was in this decade that large-scale decolonization in Africa first began. In 1951 Libya became the first African country to gain independence in the decade, and in 1954 the Algerian War began. 1956 saw Sudan, Morocco, and Tunisia become independent and Ghana became the first subsaharan African nation to gain independence in 1957.
[7] During the Second World War, which one of the following countries was not one of the three Axis Powers, which fought against the Allied Powers?
A.
Germany
B.
Italy
C.
China
D.
Japan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
Axis Powers was the coalition headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied Powers in World War II. The alliance originated in a series of agreements between. Germany and Italy, followed by the proclamation of an "axis" binding Rome and Berlin (October 1936), followed by The German- Japanese Anti-Comintern Pact against the Soviet Union (November 1936).
[8] The first Atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on –
A.
August 6, 1945
B.
August 9, 1945
C.
August 9, 1946
D.
August 6, 1942
Ans:
August 6, 1945
Explanation :
A uranium gun-type atomic bomb (Little Boy) was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It was followed by a plutonium implosion-type bomb (Fat Man) on the city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The twin bombings led to Japan's surrender in the Second War.
[9] Who was the 1st President of South Africa after apartheid?
A.
Zuma
B.
Nelson Mandela
C.
Kofi Annan
D.
Booker T. Washington
Ans:
Nelson Mandela
Explanation :
Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
[10] Which of the following is a name of US Parliament?
A.
Diet
B.
Senate
C.
Congress
D.
House of Commons
Ans:
Congress
Explanation :
The United States Congress is the Parliament of the United States. It is bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the Capital in Washington, D.C.
[11] Pearl Harbour, an American Naval and Airforce base was attacked by –
A.
Germany
B.
Japan
C.
France
D.
England
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The attack on Pearl was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan).
[12] Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as-
A.
Taoism
B.
Zoroastrianism
C.
Shintoism
D.
Paganism
Ans:
Shintoism
Explanation :
Shinio is a Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, 11 focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past. Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population.
[13] Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?
A.
Thou Enlai
B.
Deng Xiaoping
C.
Mao Zedong
D.
Uu Shaoqi
Ans:
Mao Zedong
Explanation :
The Chinese Civil War was fought between forces loyal to the government of the Republic of China led by the Kuonontang and forces of the Comm' mist Party of CI ulna in April 1927. Mao Zedong Witti tile leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
[14] East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of -
A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Tirnor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
[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 :
Taoism is an ancient tradition of philosophy and religious belief that is deeply rooted in Chinese customs and worldview. It originated in China 2000 years ago. Taoist ideas have become popular throughout the world through Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, and various martial arts.
[2] Synagogue is the place of worship of -
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
Synagogneis a Jewish house of prayer. In Judaism (the religion, philosophy, culture and way of life of the Jewish people), synagogues are consecrated spaces used for the purpose of prayer, Torah reading, study and assembly: however, a synagogue is not necessary for worship.
[3] Who was the Chief Architect of the World Trade Centre 'New York?
A.
Le Corbusier
B.
Minoru Yamasalci
C.
Edwin Lutyens
D.
Charles Correa
Ans:
Minoru Yamasalci
Explanation :
Minoru Yamasaki was an American architect, best known for his design of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, buildings 1 and 2. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century.
[4] That all appoint merits made by the President and all treaties signed by him must be ratified by the Senate in U.S.A. indicates –
A.
theory of separation of powers
B.
theory of checks and balances
C.
due process of law
D.
rule of law
Ans:
theory of checks and balances
Explanation :
Separation of powers is a political doctrine originating in the writings of Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws where he urged for a constitutional government with three separate branches of government. Each of the three branches would have defined powers to check the powers of the other branches. This philosophy heavily influenced the writing of the United States Constitution, according to which the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the United States government are kept distinct in order to prevent abuse of power.
[5] Which U.S. President announced the "New Deal" for economic recovery in the aftermath of the Great Depression?
A.
Abraham Lincoln
B.
Benjamin Franklin
C.
Roosevelt
D.
J.F. Kennedy
Ans:
Roosevelt
Explanation :
The New Deal was a series of domestic programs enacted in the United States between 1933 and 1938, and a few that came later. They included both laws passed by Congress as well as presidential executive orders during the first term (1933-37) of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
[6] Which decade is called as the "Era of Decolonisation"?
A.
1950's
B.
1980's
C.
1990's
D.
1970's
Ans:
1970's
Explanation :
Most historians describe late 1950s as the era of decolonization. It was in this decade that large-scale decolonization in Africa first began. In 1951 Libya became the first African country to gain independence in the decade, and in 1954 the Algerian War began. 1956 saw Sudan, Morocco, and Tunisia become independent and Ghana became the first subsaharan African nation to gain independence in 1957.
[7] During the Second World War, which one of the following countries was not one of the three Axis Powers, which fought against the Allied Powers?
A.
Germany
B.
Italy
C.
China
D.
Japan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
Axis Powers was the coalition headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied Powers in World War II. The alliance originated in a series of agreements between. Germany and Italy, followed by the proclamation of an "axis" binding Rome and Berlin (October 1936), followed by The German- Japanese Anti-Comintern Pact against the Soviet Union (November 1936).
[8] The first Atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on –
A.
August 6, 1945
B.
August 9, 1945
C.
August 9, 1946
D.
August 6, 1942
Ans:
August 6, 1945
Explanation :
A uranium gun-type atomic bomb (Little Boy) was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It was followed by a plutonium implosion-type bomb (Fat Man) on the city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The twin bombings led to Japan's surrender in the Second War.
[9] Who was the 1st President of South Africa after apartheid?
A.
Zuma
B.
Nelson Mandela
C.
Kofi Annan
D.
Booker T. Washington
Ans:
Nelson Mandela
Explanation :
Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
[10] Which of the following is a name of US Parliament?
A.
Diet
B.
Senate
C.
Congress
D.
House of Commons
Ans:
Congress
Explanation :
The United States Congress is the Parliament of the United States. It is bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the Capital in Washington, D.C.
[11] Pearl Harbour, an American Naval and Airforce base was attacked by –
A.
Germany
B.
Japan
C.
France
D.
England
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The attack on Pearl was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan).
[12] Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as-
A.
Taoism
B.
Zoroastrianism
C.
Shintoism
D.
Paganism
Ans:
Shintoism
Explanation :
Shinio is a Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, 11 focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past. Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population.
[13] Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?
A.
Thou Enlai
B.
Deng Xiaoping
C.
Mao Zedong
D.
Uu Shaoqi
Ans:
Mao Zedong
Explanation :
The Chinese Civil War was fought between forces loyal to the government of the Republic of China led by the Kuonontang and forces of the Comm' mist Party of CI ulna in April 1927. Mao Zedong Witti tile leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
[14] East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of -
A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Tirnor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
[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 :
Minoru Yamasaki was an American architect, best known for his design of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, buildings 1 and 2. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century.
[4] That all appoint merits made by the President and all treaties signed by him must be ratified by the Senate in U.S.A. indicates –
A.
theory of separation of powers
B.
theory of checks and balances
C.
due process of law
D.
rule of law
Ans:
theory of checks and balances
Explanation :
Separation of powers is a political doctrine originating in the writings of Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws where he urged for a constitutional government with three separate branches of government. Each of the three branches would have defined powers to check the powers of the other branches. This philosophy heavily influenced the writing of the United States Constitution, according to which the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the United States government are kept distinct in order to prevent abuse of power.
[5] Which U.S. President announced the "New Deal" for economic recovery in the aftermath of the Great Depression?
A.
Abraham Lincoln
B.
Benjamin Franklin
C.
Roosevelt
D.
J.F. Kennedy
Ans:
Roosevelt
Explanation :
The New Deal was a series of domestic programs enacted in the United States between 1933 and 1938, and a few that came later. They included both laws passed by Congress as well as presidential executive orders during the first term (1933-37) of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
[6] Which decade is called as the "Era of Decolonisation"?
A.
1950's
B.
1980's
C.
1990's
D.
1970's
Ans:
1970's
Explanation :
Most historians describe late 1950s as the era of decolonization. It was in this decade that large-scale decolonization in Africa first began. In 1951 Libya became the first African country to gain independence in the decade, and in 1954 the Algerian War began. 1956 saw Sudan, Morocco, and Tunisia become independent and Ghana became the first subsaharan African nation to gain independence in 1957.
[7] During the Second World War, which one of the following countries was not one of the three Axis Powers, which fought against the Allied Powers?
A.
Germany
B.
Italy
C.
China
D.
Japan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
Axis Powers was the coalition headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied Powers in World War II. The alliance originated in a series of agreements between. Germany and Italy, followed by the proclamation of an "axis" binding Rome and Berlin (October 1936), followed by The German- Japanese Anti-Comintern Pact against the Soviet Union (November 1936).
[8] The first Atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on –
A.
August 6, 1945
B.
August 9, 1945
C.
August 9, 1946
D.
August 6, 1942
Ans:
August 6, 1945
Explanation :
A uranium gun-type atomic bomb (Little Boy) was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It was followed by a plutonium implosion-type bomb (Fat Man) on the city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The twin bombings led to Japan's surrender in the Second War.
[9] Who was the 1st President of South Africa after apartheid?
A.
Zuma
B.
Nelson Mandela
C.
Kofi Annan
D.
Booker T. Washington
Ans:
Nelson Mandela
Explanation :
Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
[10] Which of the following is a name of US Parliament?
A.
Diet
B.
Senate
C.
Congress
D.
House of Commons
Ans:
Congress
Explanation :
The United States Congress is the Parliament of the United States. It is bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the Capital in Washington, D.C.
[11] Pearl Harbour, an American Naval and Airforce base was attacked by –
A.
Germany
B.
Japan
C.
France
D.
England
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The attack on Pearl was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan).
[12] Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as-
A.
Taoism
B.
Zoroastrianism
C.
Shintoism
D.
Paganism
Ans:
Shintoism
Explanation :
Shinio is a Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, 11 focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past. Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population.
[13] Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?
A.
Thou Enlai
B.
Deng Xiaoping
C.
Mao Zedong
D.
Uu Shaoqi
Ans:
Mao Zedong
Explanation :
The Chinese Civil War was fought between forces loyal to the government of the Republic of China led by the Kuonontang and forces of the Comm' mist Party of CI ulna in April 1927. Mao Zedong Witti tile leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
[14] East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of -
A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Tirnor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
[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 New Deal was a series of domestic programs enacted in the United States between 1933 and 1938, and a few that came later. They included both laws passed by Congress as well as presidential executive orders during the first term (1933-37) of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
[6] Which decade is called as the "Era of Decolonisation"?
A.
1950's
B.
1980's
C.
1990's
D.
1970's
Ans:
1970's
Explanation :
Most historians describe late 1950s as the era of decolonization. It was in this decade that large-scale decolonization in Africa first began. In 1951 Libya became the first African country to gain independence in the decade, and in 1954 the Algerian War began. 1956 saw Sudan, Morocco, and Tunisia become independent and Ghana became the first subsaharan African nation to gain independence in 1957.
[7] During the Second World War, which one of the following countries was not one of the three Axis Powers, which fought against the Allied Powers?
A.
Germany
B.
Italy
C.
China
D.
Japan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
Axis Powers was the coalition headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied Powers in World War II. The alliance originated in a series of agreements between. Germany and Italy, followed by the proclamation of an "axis" binding Rome and Berlin (October 1936), followed by The German- Japanese Anti-Comintern Pact against the Soviet Union (November 1936).
[8] The first Atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on –
A.
August 6, 1945
B.
August 9, 1945
C.
August 9, 1946
D.
August 6, 1942
Ans:
August 6, 1945
Explanation :
A uranium gun-type atomic bomb (Little Boy) was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It was followed by a plutonium implosion-type bomb (Fat Man) on the city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The twin bombings led to Japan's surrender in the Second War.
[9] Who was the 1st President of South Africa after apartheid?
A.
Zuma
B.
Nelson Mandela
C.
Kofi Annan
D.
Booker T. Washington
Ans:
Nelson Mandela
Explanation :
Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
[10] Which of the following is a name of US Parliament?
A.
Diet
B.
Senate
C.
Congress
D.
House of Commons
Ans:
Congress
Explanation :
The United States Congress is the Parliament of the United States. It is bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the Capital in Washington, D.C.
[11] Pearl Harbour, an American Naval and Airforce base was attacked by –
A.
Germany
B.
Japan
C.
France
D.
England
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The attack on Pearl was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan).
[12] Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as-
A.
Taoism
B.
Zoroastrianism
C.
Shintoism
D.
Paganism
Ans:
Shintoism
Explanation :
Shinio is a Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, 11 focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past. Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population.
[13] Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?
A.
Thou Enlai
B.
Deng Xiaoping
C.
Mao Zedong
D.
Uu Shaoqi
Ans:
Mao Zedong
Explanation :
The Chinese Civil War was fought between forces loyal to the government of the Republic of China led by the Kuonontang and forces of the Comm' mist Party of CI ulna in April 1927. Mao Zedong Witti tile leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
[14] East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of -
A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Tirnor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
[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 :
Axis Powers was the coalition headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied Powers in World War II. The alliance originated in a series of agreements between. Germany and Italy, followed by the proclamation of an "axis" binding Rome and Berlin (October 1936), followed by The German- Japanese Anti-Comintern Pact against the Soviet Union (November 1936).
[8] The first Atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on –
A.
August 6, 1945
B.
August 9, 1945
C.
August 9, 1946
D.
August 6, 1942
Ans:
August 6, 1945
Explanation :
A uranium gun-type atomic bomb (Little Boy) was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It was followed by a plutonium implosion-type bomb (Fat Man) on the city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The twin bombings led to Japan's surrender in the Second War.
[9] Who was the 1st President of South Africa after apartheid?
A.
Zuma
B.
Nelson Mandela
C.
Kofi Annan
D.
Booker T. Washington
Ans:
Nelson Mandela
Explanation :
Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
[10] Which of the following is a name of US Parliament?
A.
Diet
B.
Senate
C.
Congress
D.
House of Commons
Ans:
Congress
Explanation :
The United States Congress is the Parliament of the United States. It is bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the Capital in Washington, D.C.
[11] Pearl Harbour, an American Naval and Airforce base was attacked by –
A.
Germany
B.
Japan
C.
France
D.
England
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The attack on Pearl was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan).
[12] Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as-
A.
Taoism
B.
Zoroastrianism
C.
Shintoism
D.
Paganism
Ans:
Shintoism
Explanation :
Shinio is a Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, 11 focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past. Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population.
[13] Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?
A.
Thou Enlai
B.
Deng Xiaoping
C.
Mao Zedong
D.
Uu Shaoqi
Ans:
Mao Zedong
Explanation :
The Chinese Civil War was fought between forces loyal to the government of the Republic of China led by the Kuonontang and forces of the Comm' mist Party of CI ulna in April 1927. Mao Zedong Witti tile leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
[14] East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of -
A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Tirnor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
[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 :
Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
[10] Which of the following is a name of US Parliament?
A.
Diet
B.
Senate
C.
Congress
D.
House of Commons
Ans:
Congress
Explanation :
The United States Congress is the Parliament of the United States. It is bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the Capital in Washington, D.C.
[11] Pearl Harbour, an American Naval and Airforce base was attacked by –
A.
Germany
B.
Japan
C.
France
D.
England
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The attack on Pearl was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan).
[12] Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as-
A.
Taoism
B.
Zoroastrianism
C.
Shintoism
D.
Paganism
Ans:
Shintoism
Explanation :
Shinio is a Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, 11 focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past. Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population.
[13] Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?
A.
Thou Enlai
B.
Deng Xiaoping
C.
Mao Zedong
D.
Uu Shaoqi
Ans:
Mao Zedong
Explanation :
The Chinese Civil War was fought between forces loyal to the government of the Republic of China led by the Kuonontang and forces of the Comm' mist Party of CI ulna in April 1927. Mao Zedong Witti tile leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
[14] East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of -
A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Tirnor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
[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 attack on Pearl was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan).
[12] Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as-
A.
Taoism
B.
Zoroastrianism
C.
Shintoism
D.
Paganism
Ans:
Shintoism
Explanation :
Shinio is a Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, 11 focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past. Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population.
[13] Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?
A.
Thou Enlai
B.
Deng Xiaoping
C.
Mao Zedong
D.
Uu Shaoqi
Ans:
Mao Zedong
Explanation :
The Chinese Civil War was fought between forces loyal to the government of the Republic of China led by the Kuonontang and forces of the Comm' mist Party of CI ulna in April 1927. Mao Zedong Witti tile leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
[14] East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of -
A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Tirnor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
[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 Chinese Civil War was fought between forces loyal to the government of the Republic of China led by the Kuonontang and forces of the Comm' mist Party of CI ulna in April 1927. Mao Zedong Witti tile leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
[14] East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of -
A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Tirnor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
[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.