World History GK Questions
The Hundred Years' War (from 1337 to 1453) was fought between
(A) England and France
(B) Germany and Russia
(C) America and Argentina
(D) England and Germany
Correct Answer : A
'Boston Tea Party' protest was associated with the revolution of
(A) America
(B) Italy
(C) France
(D) India
Correct Answer : A
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.
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).
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.
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the role of the Secretary General of the United Nations, whose role was commendable, was?
(A) Javier Perez
(B) Kurt Waldheim
(C) You Thant
(D) Dag Hammershold
Correct Answer : C
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