World History GK Questions
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.
How was the spirit of the League of Nations first struck?
(A) Italy's invasion of Ethiopia
(B) Renunciation of membership by Germany
(C) Japanese invasion of Manchuria
(D) none of the above
Correct Answer : D
Which was the first Indian to be appointed a judge in the International Court of Justice?
(A) Mr. B. N. kirpal
(B) Mr. R. s. Reader
(C) Mr. B. N. Rao
(D) Dr. Nagendra Singh
Correct Answer : C
“A living Vastu is born”. Who said this statement about the League of Nations?
(A) Kennedy
(B) Washington
(C) Roosevelt
(D) Wilson
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The statement "A living Vastu is born" was said by Woodrow Wilson, who was the President of the United States and a key advocate for the creation of the League of Nations. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) Wilson
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.
Which country had the most development as a result of the First World War?
(A) America
(B) Japan
(C) Italy
(D) Germany
Correct Answer : A
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