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World History MCQ Questions and answers with easy explanations. History section provides you all type of mcq questions on World History with explanations. World History MCQ is important for exams like IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NET etc. Page-6 section-1

Each section contains 100 MCQs on World History .
51
Which war was formally ended with the Treaty of Portsmouth
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Answer: Option C
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The Treaty of Portsmouth formally ended the 1904–05 Russo-Japanese War. It was signed on September 5, 1905 after negotiations lasting from August 6 to August 30, at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, United States.
52
The song 'Jana-Mana' composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore was first published in January 1912 under the title of
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Answer: Option C
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Jana-Gana-Mana was composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore in Bengali language. Under the title of Bharat Vidhata it was first published in 1912 and sung in the (Calcutta session)1911.
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The last constitutional provision (covering undivided India) passed by the House of Commons was
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Answer: Option A
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The last constitutional provision (covering undivided India) passed by the House of Commons was Government of India Act 1935.
54
1917 is known for
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
1917 is known for the series of revolutions in Russia collectively termed as The Russian Revolution.
55
The Bloodless Revolution of 1688 was started in which country
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Answer: Option A
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The Glorious Revolution, also called “The Revolution of 1688” and “The Bloodless Revolution,” took place from 1688-1689 in England. It involved the overthrow of the Catholic king James II, who was replaced by his Protestant daughter Mary and her Dutch husband, William of Orange.
56
When did the Germans establish colonies in New Guinea?
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Answer: Option A
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German New Guinea (German: Deutsch-Neuguinea) consisted of the northeastern part of the island of New Guinea and several nearby island groups and was the first part of the German colonial empire. The mainland part of the territory, called Kaiser-Wilhelmsland, became a German protectorate in 1884.
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When did John Cabot visit Cape Breton Island?
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Answer: Option A
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On June 24, 1497, 50 days into the voyage, Cabot landed on the east coast of North America. The precise location of Cabot's landing is subject to controversy. Some historians believe that Cabot landed at Cape Breton Island or mainland Nova Scotia.
58
When was Charlemagne crowned as Roman Emperor?
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Answer: Option A
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Charlemagne is crowned emperor - December 25, 800.
59
William Shakespeare was born in the year
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According to tradition, the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford on Avon on April 23, 1564.
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What was the reason for the breakup of the Carolingan Empire?
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Answer: Option D
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The breakup of the Carolingian Empire was accompanied by invasions, migrations, and raids by external foes. The Atlantic and northern shores were harassed by the Vikings who raided the British Isles and settled there as well as in Iceland.