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1
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The French Revolution began in the year

(a) 1770
(c) 1789
(b) 1788
(d) 1750

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(c) 1789

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The war of American Independence was fought between .

(a) North America and South America
(b) Britain and North America
(c) France and America
(d) Canada and South America

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(b) Britain and North America

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The French Revolution gave rise to the theory of

(a) Communism
(c) Democracy
(b) Nationalism
(d) Socialism

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(d) Socialism

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Who drafted the ‘Declaration of American Independence’?

(a) George Washington
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) Karl Marx
(d) None of these

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(b) Thomas Jefferson

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The slogan of the French Revolution was

(a) One nation, one leader, and one flag
(b) Government of the people, by the
people, and for the people
(c) Liberty, equality and fraternity
(d) Workers of the world unite

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(c) Liberty, equality and fraternity

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World War I commenced in

(a) 1904
(c) 1910
(b) 1908
(d) 1914

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(d) 1914

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The War of Roses (1455-1485) in European history is associated with the

(a) War between England and France
(b) Civil war in England
(c) Anglo-Spanish War

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(b) Civil war in England

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Which was the Napoleans - in which he was captured and exiled to St Helena?

(a) Battle of Trafalgar
(b) Battle of Waterloo
(c) Battle of Austerlitz
(d) Battle of Leipzig

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(b) Battle of Waterloo

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Battle of Waterloo was fought in

(a) 1805
(c) 1813
(b) 1809
(d) 1815

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(d) 1815

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The first atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on .

(a) Aug 6, 1945
(c) Aug 9, 1946
(b) Aug 9, 1945
(d) Aug 6, 1942

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(a) Aug 6, 1945

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The second atom bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on —

(a) Aug 6, 1914
(c) Aug 6, 1943
(b) Aug 9, 1945
(d) Aug 9, 1943

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(b) Aug 9, 1945

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Which country suffered the maximum in World War II?

(a) France
(c) Japan
(b) Germany
(d) England

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(c) Japan

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With which war is the name of Florence Nightingale associated?

(a) World War I
(b) World War II
(c) Crimean War
(d) Battle of Leipzig

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(c) Crimean War

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Battle of Salamis was fought between Athenian fleet and Persian fleet. Persian fleet was defeated. When the battle was fought?

(a) 408 AD
(c) 668 AD
(b) 408 BC
(d) 668 BC

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(b) 408 BC

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In which battle the Dutch defeated Spaniards and Portugese in 1607 A.D.?

(a) Battle of Platae
(b) Battle of Gibraltar Bay
(c) Battle of Arabia
(d) Battle of the Nile

A

(b) Battle of Gibraltar Bay

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Spartan War I was fought in 459 BC between Sparta and Athens. For how long the war lasted?

(a) 30 years
(c) 25 years
(b) 10 years
(d) 20 years

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(a) 30 years

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The Seven-year war (1756 A.D. - 1763 A.D.) was fought between

(a) France and Germany
(b) England and France
(c) England and Prussia
(d) France and Austria

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(c) England and Prussia

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Who were defeated in Spartan War II fought in 431 BC?

(a) Persians
(c) Athenians
(b) Spartans
(d) Egyptian

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(c) Athenians

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Battle of the Nile in which British and French fleets met Britain was victorious. When the battle was fought?

(a) 1798 A.D.
(c) 1794 A.D.
(b) 1791 A.D.
(d) 1792 A.D.

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(a) 1798 A.D.

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In 190 BC a battle was fought between Syrians and Romans. Syrian Army was defeated. Name the battle?

(a) Battle of Magnesia
(b) Battle of Arabia
(c) Battle of Gibraltar
(d) Battle of Platae

A

(a) Battle of Magnesia

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In 1805 British fleet defeated French and Spanish fleet. British fleet was commanded by Admiral Nelson who
was killed during the battle. We are talking about .

(a) Battle of Trafalgar
(b) Battle of Mycale
(c) Battle of Platoc
(d) Phoney war

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(a) Battle of Trafalgar

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Hundred-Year War was fought in 1338 A.D. -1453 A.D. between

(a) France and England
(b) France and Germany
(c) England and Germany
(d) England and Dutch

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(a) France and England

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Germany and Combined forces of Austria, Prussia and Russia defeated Napolean in 1813 A.D. Name the battle?

(a) War of Roses
(b) Battle of Leipzig
(c) Boer War
(d) Balkan War

A

(b) Battle of Leipzig

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Started in 1618 A.D. as religious- cum-political war between the Lutherans and Catholics in Germany
and developed into an international is known as

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Thirty Years War

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A Civil War between Cavaliers (Kinq Charles I supporters) and forces of The Parliamentarians were led by Oliver Cromwell in which King Charles I was executed was fought between

(a) 1637 A.D.-1642 AD
(b) 1642 A.D. - 1649 A.D
(c) 1639 A.D.-1645 A.D
(d) 1640 A.D.-1642 A.D.

A

(b) 1642 A.D. - 1649 A.D

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In which battle British forces led by Duke of Wellington defeated French forces led by Napolean Bona Parte?

(a) Battle of Waterloo
(b) Battle of Leipzig
(c) Battle of Borodino
(d) War of Roses

A

(a) Battle of Waterloo

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First China war fought (1839-42 A.D.) between China and Britain is known as .

(a) Balkan War
(b) Opium War
(c) Battle of Mycale
(d) Boer War

A

(b) Opium War

(Britian dependency on opium revenues throughout the middle decades of the 19th century. In light of the British addiction to Chinese exports (silk, ceramics and tea), opium was the only commodity that saved the British balance of payments with Asia from ruinous deficit.)

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1st World War continued for

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4 years

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29
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“Phoney War” is associated with the invasion by .

(a) Japan of Norway and Poland
(b) France of Holland and Switzerland
(c) Germany of Norway and Denmark
(d) Britain of Holland and Japan

A

(c) Germany of Norway and Denmark

30
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`Germany was defeated by England fought in 1916. in a naval battle Name the battle

(a) Boer War
(b) Battle of Jutland
(c) Battle of Platae
(d) War of Austrian

A

(b) Battle of Jutland

31
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Boers belonged to Dutch Protestants who revolted in 1899 A.D., which was suppressed by Britain in Boer
war. What was the reason for this revolt?

(a) Abolition of Slavery by Britain
(b) Annexation of Boer’s Area in Britain
(c) Dutch protestants were against
British Catholics

A

(a) Abolition of Slavery by Britain

32
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The treaty of Versailles signed in 1919 A.D. became a major cause of outbreak of which of the following
wars?

(a) World War II
(b) World War I
(c) War of Austrian
(d) Seven-Year War

A

(a) World War II

33
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After the World War II Germany was divided into East Germany and West Germany: West Germany was given
under the control of .

(a) France Russia and England
(b) Russia, France and USA
(c) France England and Turkey
(d) France England and USA

A

(d) France England and USA

34
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Northern and Southern States of America fought a long civil war on the issue of slavery which was won
by Southern States led by Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was in favour of abolition of Slavery.
When this civil war was fought?

(a) 1858 A.D.- 1863 A.D.
(b) 1861 A.D. - 1865 A.D.
(c) 1857 A.D.-1852 A.D.
(d) 1865 A.D.-1871 A.D.

A

(b) 1861 A.D. - 1865 A.D.

35
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Why American War of Independence broke out?

(a) Forcefully animation of American territories with Britain
(b) Unjustified and oppressive controls and checks imposed on Trade by Britain
(c) Americans wanted independence
from France

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(b) Unjustified and oppressive controls and checks imposed on Trade by Britain

36
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Russia and Japan fought a war in 1903 A.D.. Russia was defeated. The war is called

(a) Battle of Leipzig
(b) Battle of Salami’s
(c) Russ-Japanese War
(d) Battle of Yalu

A

(c) Russ-Japanese War

37
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When American Congress appointed George Washington Commander-in- Chief of American Untrained Army?

(a) 1725 A.D.
(c) 1740 A.D.
(b) 1732 A.D.
(d) 1720 A.D.

A

(b) 1732 A.D.

38
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Montenegro and , Serbia, Bulgaria Greece fought a war with Turkey in 1912 A.D.. Turkey was defeated. Name the war.

(a) Balkan War II
(b) Battle of Jutland
(c) Balkan War I

A

(c) Balkan War I

39
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The Declaration which renounced allegiance to the British throne; drafted by Jefferson issued by Congress

(a) July 25, 1796
(b) August 14, 1766
(c) July 4, 1776
(d) August 4, 1786

A

(c) July 4, 1776

40
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The murder of Archduke Ferdinand, the heir to Austrian thorone became the immediate cause of which war?

(a) World War I
(b) Battle of Borodino
(c) Battle of Jutland
(d) World War II

A

(a) World War I

41
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Why American War of Independence broke out?

(a) Forcefully animation of American territories with Britain
(b) Unjustified and oppressive controls and checks imposed on Trade by Britain
(c) Americans wanted independence
from France

A

(b) Unjustified and oppressive controls and checks imposed on Trade by Britain

42
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Russia and Japan fought a war in 1903 A.D.. Russia was defeated. The war is called

(a) Battle of Leipzig
(b) Battle of Salami’s
(c) Russ-Japanese War
(d) Battle of Yalu

A

(c) Russ-Japanese War

43
Q

When American Congress appointed George Washington Commander-in- Chief of American Untrained Army?

(a) 1725 A.D.
(c) 1740 A.D.
(b) 1732 A.D.
(d) 1720 A.D.

A

(b) 1732 A.D.

44
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Montenegro and , Serbia, Bulgaria Greece fought a war with Turkey in 1912 A.D.. Turkey was defeated. Name the war.

(a) Balkan War II
(b) Battle of Jutland
(c) Balkan War I

A

(c) Balkan War I

45
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The Declaration which renounced allegiance to the British throne; drafted by Jefferson issued by Congress

(a) July 25, 1796
(b) August 14, 1766
(c) July 4, 1776
(d) August 4, 1786

A

(c) July 4, 1776

46
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The murder of Archduke Ferdinand, the heir to Austrian thorone became the immediate cause of which war?

(a) World War I
(b) Battle of Borodino
(c) Battle of Jutland
(d) World War II

A

(a) World War I

47
Q

An incident known as Boston tea party relating to American War of Independence refers to .

(a) Throwing of 342 chests of tea into sea
(b) Tea party of all the army commanders before delivering war of Independence
(c) George Washington invited at a tea party in Boston
(d) Tea party in which British General surrendered.

A

(a) Throwing of 342 chests of tea into sea

48
Q

In which year Badr, the first battle in

the history of Islam, was fought?

A

624 A.D

49
Q

The battle of Uhad was fought between 3000 kafirs and 700 Muslims in:

(b) 625 AD
(d) 623 AD

A

(b) 625 AD

50
Q

Italian Army from Libya invaded Egypt in 1942 A.D. in order to attack British forces. The war fought is called

(a) Gulf War
(c) Balkan War
(b) Desert War
(d) African War

A

(b) Desert War

51
Q

Battle of Khandaq (Ditch) was fought in 627 AD between 10000 non- Muslims and 3000 Muslims troops. Who made the proposal for digging a ditch?

(a) Usman(RA)
(b) Khalid Bin Walid (RA)
(c) Salman Farsi
(d) Umer(RA)

A

(c) Salman Farsi

52
Q

Which of the following wars is the shortest war ever fought, ended in just six days?

(a) Gulf War
(b) Israel-Arab War
(c) Desert-War
(d) Boer War

A

(b) Israel-Arab War

53
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The battle of Hunain was fought just after the conquest of Makkah. Which of the following was the year?

(a) 626 AD
(c) 625 AD
(b) 628 AD
(d) 630 AD

A

(d) 630 AD

54
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The battle of Khyber was fought in the year:

(a) 631 AD
(c) 628 AD
(b) 627 AD
(d) 630 AD

A

(c) 628 AD

55
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When was the battle of Badr fought?

(a) 1 A.H
(c) 2 A.H
(b) 3 A.H
(d) 4 A.H

A

(c) 2 A.H

56
Q

An important battle between Alexander and Raja Porus. the battle was fought in

(a) 326 BC
(c) 321 BC
(b) 324 BC
(d) 320 BC

A

(a) 326 BC

57
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Who was chosen by Hazrat Umar (R.A) to lead the Muslim Army in the battle of Qadsiya?

(a) Hazrat Ubaida bin Jerrah (R.A.)
(b) Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A)
(c) Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqas (R.A)
(d) Hazrat Usamah Bin Zaid (R.A)

A

(c) Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqas (R.A)`

58
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A battle was fought between Muhammad Ghouri and Prithvi Raj in 1192 AD. Muhammad Ghouri won the battle. Name the battle.

(a) Battle of Samugarh
(b) Battle of Kirke
(c) Battle of Talikota
(d) Battle of Tarain

A

(d) Battle of Tarain

59
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Name the battle fought in the time of Hazrat Umar (R.A) in which the Byzantines lost Syria?

(a) Battle of Yarmook
(b) Battle of Qadsiya
(c) Battle of Mota
(d) None of them

A

(a) Battle of Yarmook

60
Q

Name the first Civil War among the Muslims

A

The Battle of Jamal

61
Q

The third battle of Panipat was fought between Ahmad Shah Abdali and Marathas. . Marathas were defeated and their military might was destroyed for ever. In which year the battle was fought?

(a) 1801 AD
(b) 1761 AD
(b) 1750 AD
(d) 1758 AD

A

(b) 1761 AD

62
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In which battle Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated and smashed the power of Marathas which had become a threat to the Muslims’ existence in the sub continent?

(a) First battle of Panipat
(b) Second battle of Panipat
(c) Third battle of Panipat
(d) Fourth battle of Panipat

A

(c) Third battle of Panipat

63
Q

In 1540 A.D. Sher Shah Suri defeated Mughal King Humayun in the battle of:

(a) Kennauj
(c) Panipat
(b) Holdighat
(d) Thirka

A

(a) Kennauj

64
Q

Battle of Holdighat was fought in 1576 AD between Raja Pratap Singh and Mughal Emperor. Raja Pratap Singh was defeated. Name the Mughal emperor.

(a) Babar
(c) Akbar
(b) Aurangzeb
(d) Jahangir

A

(c) Akbar

65
Q

In 1659 AD Aurangzeb finally defeated Dara Shikoh and became the Emperor of India. Name the battle.

(a) Battle of Sebraon
(b) Battle of Talikita
(c) Battle of Samugarh
(d) Battle of Panipat

A

(c) Battle of Samugarh

66
Q

In battle of Plassey Lord Clive defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula in

(a) 1780 AD
(c) 1765 AD
(b) 1757 AD
(d) 1755 AD

A

(b) 1757 AD

67
Q

In 1845 AD British forces defeated Sikhs and captured Lahore. Name the battle.

(a) Battle of Buxar
(b) Battle of Chillianwala
(c) Battle of Sabraon
(d) Battle of Kirki

A

(c) Battle of Sabraon

68
Q

British won Bengal by defeating Nawab of Oudh in the battle of

(a) Buxar
(c) Wandiwash
(b) Plassey
(d) Samugarh

A

(a) Buxar

1764

69
Q

The First war between Arabs and Israel was fought in

(a) 1946
(b) 1947
(c) 1948
(d) 1949

A

(c) 1948

70
Q

Who defeated the Mangols in 14th century?

(a) Khawarzim Shah
(b) Rukn-ud-Din Barber
(c) Babar
(d) None of these

A

b) Rukn-ud-Din Barber

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