Q. What was the primary objective of the Berlin Conference of 1884-85?
A.To establish peace treaties among European nations.
B.To regulate European colonization and trade in Africa.
C.To promote economic cooperation in Europe.
D.To address the issue of slavery in the colonies.
Solution
The primary objective of the Berlin Conference was to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to the 'Scramble for Africa' and the partitioning of the continent.
Correct Answer: B — To regulate European colonization and trade in Africa.
Q. Which event marked the beginning of the modern nationalist movement in India? (1905)
A.The First War of Independence in 1857.
B.The formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
C.The partition of Bengal in 1905.
D.The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.
Solution
The formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 is considered the beginning of the modern nationalist movement in India, as it provided a platform for political dialogue and activism.
Correct Answer: B — The formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
Q. Which of the following revolutions is often cited as a precursor to the American Revolution?
A.The French Revolution.
B.The Glorious Revolution.
C.The Haitian Revolution.
D.The Industrial Revolution.
Solution
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 is often cited as a precursor to the American Revolution, as it established principles of constitutional monarchy and parliamentary sovereignty.
Q. Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Mauryan Empire in ancient Indian history?
A.It was the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent.
B.It was primarily known for its trade relations with the Roman Empire.
C.It was the first to adopt Buddhism as the state religion.
D.It was characterized by a feudal system of governance.
Solution
The Mauryan Empire, established in 322 BCE, is significant for being the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent under a centralized administration.
Correct Answer: A — It was the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent.
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Russian Revolution of 1917? (1917)
A.The establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
B.The rise of the Bolsheviks and the establishment of a communist state.
C.The end of World War I.
D.The expansion of the Russian Empire.
Solution
A significant outcome of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the rise of the Bolsheviks, leading to the establishment of a communist state and the withdrawal of Russia from World War I.
Correct Answer: B — The rise of the Bolsheviks and the establishment of a communist state.
