Basic GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: “A living Vastu is born”. Who said this statement about the League of Nations?
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61250956859dc23e71bf4fb4- 1Kennedyfalse
- 2Washingtonfalse
- 3Rooseveltfalse
- 4Wilsontrue
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Answer : 4. "Wilson"
Explanation :
The statement "A living Vastu is born" was said by Woodrow Wilson, who was the President of the United States and a key advocate for the creation of the League of Nations. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) Wilson
Q: When was the World Security Organization formed?
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612501fed90bac3993e69da1- 17 October 1948false
- 27 April 1947false
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Answer : 4. "7 April 1948"
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.
Q: The last session of the League of Nations was held on April 18, 1946, in which?
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6124ff6fd90bac3993e69712- 1The resolution for the dissolution of the League of Nations was passed.true
- 2The League of Nations was newly formedfalse
- 3The future outline was presented.false
- 4None of the abovefalse
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Answer : 1. "The resolution for the dissolution of the League of Nations was passed."
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).
Q: When was the draft of the League of Nations approved in the Paris Conference?
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6124fedf859dc23e71bf1cef- 1October 1919false
- 2April 1919true
- 3January 1918false
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Answer : 2. "April 1919 "
Explanation :
The draft of the League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, was approved during the Paris Peace Conference in February 1919. This conference was a key component of the post-World War I peace negotiations, held at the Palace of Versailles in France. The League of Nations aimed to promote international cooperation, prevent future conflicts, and provide a forum for diplomatic dispute resolution. The final draft was included in the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended World War I.
Q: How long did the peninsular war last?
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6124fea5d90bac3993e69415- 11800-1808false
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Answer : 2. "1808-1814"
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.
Q: Which is the famous treaty between Russia and Napoleon in 41.1807 AD, due to which Napoleon reached the peak of his height?
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6124fe6348dd5d39b2581199- 1Treaty of Campophoremiafalse
- 2Treaty of Pressburgfalse
- 3Treaty of Tilsittrue
- 4Treaty of Lunevillefalse
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Answer : 3. "Treaty of Tilsit"
Explanation :
The famous treaty between Russia and Napoleon in 1807, which contributed to Napoleon reaching the peak of his height, was the "Treaty of Tilsit." Therefore, the correct answer is:
(C) Treaty of Tilsit
Q: When was the 'William and Mary College' established in Virginia?
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6124fd4348dd5d39b2580fe4- 11693true
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Answer : 1. "1693"
Explanation :
The College of William & Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1693 by a royal charter issued by King William III and Queen Mary II of England. It is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, after Harvard University. The college has a rich history and has played a significant role in American education and the development of the nation.
Q: What was the reason for America's involvement in World War II?
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6124fd0248dd5d39b2580ef3- 1Defense of democracyfalse
- 2Hitler's growing powerfalse
- 3Japanese attack on Pearl Harbortrue
- 4Growing influence of communismfalse
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Answer : 3. "Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor"
Explanation :
The primary reason for America's involvement in World War II was:
(C) Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
The United States entered World War II on December 7, 1941, after the surprise attack by Japan on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Prior to the attack, the U.S. had pursued a policy of neutrality, but the bombing of Pearl Harbor prompted the U.S. to declare war on Japan, and subsequently, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.