World History (UPSC)

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Q. How did the Industrial Revolution impact urbanization in Europe?
  • A. Decreased population density in cities
  • B. Increased migration to rural areas
  • C. Rapid growth of urban centers
  • D. Stagnation of city development
Q. The concept of 'Social Darwinism' was used to justify which of the following?
  • A. Colonial expansion
  • B. Labor rights movements
  • C. Women's suffrage
  • D. Civil rights movements
Q. The concept of 'total war' was most prominently utilized during which conflict?
  • A. World War I
  • B. World War II
  • C. The Vietnam War
  • D. The Korean War
Q. The Treaty of Nanking (1842) ended which conflict?
  • A. First Opium War
  • B. Second Opium War
  • C. Sino-Japanese War
  • D. Boxer Rebellion
Q. The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, primarily aimed to address the aftermath of which conflict? (1919)
  • A. World War I
  • B. World War II
  • C. The Franco-Prussian War
  • D. The American Civil War
Q. What role did child labor play during the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. It was banned in all industries
  • B. It was a significant source of cheap labor
  • C. It was limited to agricultural work
  • D. It was primarily voluntary
Q. What social class emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. The aristocracy
  • B. The bourgeoisie
  • C. The peasantry
  • D. The clergy
Q. What was a major technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. The steam engine
  • B. The printing press
  • C. The telephone
  • D. The internet
Q. What was a significant environmental consequence of the Industrial Revolution? (1900)
  • A. Deforestation
  • B. Soil fertility increase
  • C. Biodiversity enhancement
  • D. Reduction in air pollution
Q. What was one negative consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. Increased agricultural productivity
  • B. Urbanization and overcrowding
  • C. Improved living standards for all
  • D. Advancements in education
Q. What was one of the primary factors that led to the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
  • A. Abundant natural resources
  • B. Strong military presence
  • C. Colonial expansion
  • D. Technological stagnation
Q. What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on child labor?
  • A. It eliminated child labor
  • B. It increased child labor
  • C. It had no effect
  • D. It improved working conditions for children
Q. What was the main cause of the Thirty Years' War?
  • A. Religious conflict
  • B. Territorial disputes
  • C. Economic rivalry
  • D. Dynastic struggles
Q. What was the name of the project that developed the atomic bomb during World War II?
  • A. Manhattan Project
  • B. Operation Overlord
  • C. Project Blue Book
  • D. Apollo Program
Q. What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars in the 19th century?
  • A. Trade imbalances between China and Britain
  • B. Territorial disputes in Asia
  • C. The spread of Christianity
  • D. The Taiping Rebellion
Q. What was the primary cause of the outbreak of World War I in 1914? (1914)
  • A. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
  • B. The Treaty of Versailles
  • C. The rise of fascism in Europe
  • D. The invasion of Poland
Q. What was the primary energy source that powered factories during the early Industrial Revolution?
  • A. Electricity
  • B. Wind power
  • C. Coal
  • D. Solar energy
Q. What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War that followed World War II?
  • A. Fascism vs. Communism
  • B. Democracy vs. Totalitarianism
  • C. Capitalism vs. Communism
  • D. Nationalism vs. Imperialism
Q. What was the primary industry that drove the early stages of the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. Textiles
  • B. Mining
  • C. Agriculture
  • D. Transportation
Q. What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?
  • A. End of World War I
  • B. Formation of the United Nations
  • C. Start of World War II
  • D. Establishment of NATO
Q. What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II?
  • A. To rebuild war-torn Europe
  • B. To establish NATO
  • C. To promote communism
  • D. To decolonize Africa
Q. What was the primary purpose of the United Nations, established after World War II?
  • A. To promote economic growth
  • B. To prevent future wars
  • C. To establish trade agreements
  • D. To support colonialism
Q. What was the primary source of power for factories during the early Industrial Revolution?
  • A. Electricity
  • B. Water
  • C. Coal
  • D. Wind
Q. What year did the fall of the Western Roman Empire occur?
  • A. 476 AD
  • B. 410 AD
  • C. 500 AD
  • D. 330 AD
Q. What year did World War I begin?
  • A. 1912
  • B. 1914
  • C. 1916
  • D. 1918
Q. What year did World War II end?
  • A. 1943
  • B. 1945
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1949
Q. Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing?
  • A. Egyptians
  • B. Sumerians
  • C. Indus Valley
  • D. Chinese
Q. Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II? (1942)
  • A. Battle of Midway
  • B. Battle of Iwo Jima
  • C. Battle of Guadalcanal
  • D. Battle of Okinawa
Q. Which country is considered the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. France
  • B. Germany
  • C. United Kingdom
  • D. United States
Q. Which country was NOT part of the Axis Powers during World War II?
  • A. Germany
  • B. Italy
  • C. Japan
  • D. France
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