Top 50 World History GK Questions

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Top 50 World History GK Questions
Q :  

When was the World Security Organization formed?

(A) 7 October 1948

(B) 7 April 1947

(C) 7 April 1946

(D) 7 April 1948


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on April 7, 1948. The WHO's constitution was adopted by the International Health Conference in New York in 1946. The WHO is a United Nations specialized agency. 


Q :  

The last session of the League of Nations was held on April 18, 1946, in which?

(A) The resolution for the dissolution of the League of Nations was passed.

(B) The League of Nations was newly formed

(C) The future outline was presented.

(D) None of the above


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The last session of the League of Nations occurred on April 18, 1946, during which the member states passed a resolution for the dissolution of the League. This marked the formal end of the League of Nations as an international organization. The dissolution was a result of the League's inability to prevent World War II and its diminished role in the post-war world order. The functions and responsibilities of the League were largely taken over by the newly established United Nations (UN).


Q :  

When was the draft of the League of Nations approved in the Paris Conference?

(A) October 1919

(B) April 1919

(C) January 1918

(D) February 1919


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The draft of the League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, was approved during the Paris Peace Conference in February 1919. This conference was a key component of the post-World War I peace negotiations, held at the Palace of Versailles in France. The League of Nations aimed to promote international cooperation, prevent future conflicts, and provide a forum for diplomatic dispute resolution. The final draft was included in the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended World War I.


Q :  

How long did the peninsular war last?

(A) 1800-1808

(B) 1808-1814

(C) 1814-1818

(D) 1810-1815


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Peninsular War took place from 1808 to 1814 on the Iberian Peninsula. It began when Napoleon invaded Spain and Portugal. Widespread resistance from Spanish and Portuguese forces, along with guerrilla warfare, led to a protracted conflict. The war significantly weakened Napoleon's forces and contributed to his strategic challenges. The conflict ended with the defeat of French forces in the region by the Sixth Coalition, consisting of British, Spanish, and Portuguese allies.


Q :  

Which is the famous treaty between Russia and Napoleon in 41.1807 AD, due to which Napoleon reached the peak of his height?

(A) Treaty of Campophoremia

(B) Treaty of Pressburg

(C) Treaty of Tilsit

(D) Treaty of Luneville


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The famous treaty between Russia and Napoleon in 1807, which contributed to Napoleon reaching the peak of his height, was the "Treaty of Tilsit." Therefore, the correct answer is:


(C) Treaty of Tilsit


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.


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 :  

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 :  

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 :  

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.


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