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Q :  

With which Indian power did Napoleon try to establish relations?

(A) Peshwa

(B) Tipu Sultan

(C) Ranjit Singh

(D) Hyder Ali

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Napoleon Bonaparte attempted to establish relations with Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in Southern India, during the late 18th century. Both leaders shared a common enemy in the British, and there were efforts to form an alliance against British colonial interests in India. However, these diplomatic initiatives did not materialize into concrete military support, as Napoleon's focus shifted to other geopolitical concerns in Europe.


Q :  

By which treaty did Austria accept to give the territory of Venetia to Italy?

(A) Treaty of Paris

(B) Treaty of Prague

(C) Treaty of Frankfurt

(D) Treaty of Villafranca

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Treaty of Prague was signed on August 23, 1866, between Austria and the Kingdom of Italy. As a result of this treaty, Austria agreed to cede the territory of Venetia to Italy. This territorial transfer was part of the broader context of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, also known as the Seven Weeks' War, where Austria faced defeat against Prussia. The treaty contributed to the process of Italian unification, as Venetia was an important region that was integrated into the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.


Q :  

Between whom was the Lateran Agreement signed?

(A) Pope and Mussolini

(B) Pope and Bismarck

(C) Pope and Hitler

(D) Pope and Napoleon

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Lateran Agreement, also known as the Lateran Treaty, was signed on February 11, 1929, between Pope Pius XI and Benito Mussolini, who was the leader of Fascist Italy. The agreement recognized the Vatican City as an independent sovereign state, marking the resolution of long-standing disputes between the Catholic Church and the Italian government. It established a diplomatic and political relationship between the Holy See and Italy, outlining the Vatican City's territorial boundaries and securing the Church's position within Italy.


Q :  

What was the reason for America's involvement in World War II?

(A) Defense of democracy

(B) Hitler's growing power

(C) Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

(D) Growing influence of communism

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The primary reason for America's involvement in World War II was:

(C) Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

The United States entered World War II on December 7, 1941, after the surprise attack by Japan on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Prior to the attack, the U.S. had pursued a policy of neutrality, but the bombing of Pearl Harbor prompted the U.S. to declare war on Japan, and subsequently, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.


Q :  

What were the 40 provinces in France called, which did not have direct contact with the government?

(A) Propins

(B) Government

(C) morning

(D) indent

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

When was the 'William and Mary College' established in Virginia?

(A) 1693

(B) 1601

(C) 1673

(D) 1636

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The College of William & Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1693 by a royal charter issued by King William III and Queen Mary II of England. It is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, after Harvard University. The college has a rich history and has played a significant role in American education and the development of the nation.


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