14000+ MCQs Modern History (World History)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 15/03/2026
1. An analysis of the Russo-Japanese War and the Boer War shows that one reason nations go to war is to:
2. During the mid 19th century Industrial Revolution, the average life span of workers in Manchester was:
3. An earliest known civilisation, emerged in the historical region of Southern Mesopotamia, between the sixth and fifth millennium BC?
4. Statement I The passing of the Coercive Acts made reconciliation between Britain and her American colonies virtually impossible. Statement II The British parliament, having issued the Stamp Act in 1765, repealed it later.
5. Which of the following statements regarding the American Revolution is/are correct?
I. The American Revolution was a conflict between British settlers and native Americans. II. The Americans refused to pay taxes imposed by the British Parliament in which the Americans had no representation. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
6. The dynasty which ended as a consequence of the 'Battle of Mingtiao'?
7. World War II is often considered to be a turning point in history because:
8. Which of the following was/were among the decisions taken by the First Continental Congress held in Philadelphia in September, 1774?
I. It rejected a plan for a colonial union under the British authority. II. It drew up a statement of grievances. III. It agreed upon a scheme to stop trade between the colonies and England. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
9. In the People's Republic of China, which factor best reflects Marxism?
10. Which one of the following statements related to the Boston Tea Party of 16th December, 1773 during the American War of Independence is correct?
11. Who among the following gave the concept of distributive Justice?
12. The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I helped lay the foundation for the:
13. The Treaty of Yandabu was signed in:
14. Which of the following factors is/are responsible for American Revolution?
15. The Treaty of Lausanne was signed between which two countries in 1923?
16. Second World War ended on:
17. Who among the following commanded the American force during American War of Independence?
18. Battle of Waterloo was fought in the year:
19. The political reorganisation of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in:
20. Who pioneered Christian monasticism?
21. Consider the following statements which is/are true.
I. Hierarchical feudalism was a socio-political system which started in the 8th century AD in Europe and lasted until the 14th century AD. II. Crusades were a series of military campaigns organised under the banner of the cross so as to recover the holy place of Palestine from Muslim occupation.
22. Assertion (A) The Americans refused to pay taxes imposed by the British Parliament during the American War of Independence. Reason (R) The Americans had no representation in the British Parliament.
23. A characteristic that the Shang Chinese shared with Egyptian Civilisation was the:
24. Why were tombs filled with art, jewellery, and other treasures, in Egyptian Civilisation?
25. A system of government called "Res Publica" was the feature of which of the following Civilisation?
26. The main purpose of the Organisation of American States (OAS) is to:
27. Which among the following statements is not correct about the 'Reign of Terror'?
28. Due to which of the following factors, the Industrial Revolution took place in England in the eighteenth century?
I. The discovery of coal and iron deposits. II. The discovery of steam power. III. The introduction of railways. IV. The regular supply of raw materials. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
29. The Mandate of Heaven governed the relationship between the ruler and the ruled in:
30. Which one of the following combinations of year and event concerning the French Revolution is correctly matched?
31. The 'Treaty of Versailles' humiliated:
32. The European Renaissance of the fifteenth century is noted for great advances in:
33. Consider the following pairs.
| Civilisation | Related Rivers |
| I. Egypt | Hell |
| II. Indus | Indus |
| III. China | Yangtze |
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
34. Who is considered as the master of Greek Comedy?
35. Roman Civilisation is associated with which of the following country?
36. The Chief advocate of Fascism was:
37. During the Cold War Era, many Asian and African nations followed a policy of nonalignment because they:
38. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour, the:
39. Who was the king of France at the time of the Revolution?
40. Which of the following was the main objective of the Constitution of 1791?
41. Which of the following is associated with 'Twelve Tables'?
42. The Peloponnesian War was fought between which cities?
43. Who is the father of 'utilitarian school' of thought?
44. Who was the last emperor of Rome?
45. Which of the following played an important role in the 'Unification of Italy'?
46. Why was the subsistence crisis caused in France?
47. During the Cold War Era (1945-1990), the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of:
48. During the 1980’s in the Soviet Union, a major element of the economic policy of Perestroika was:
49. 'Huang He Valley' or 'Yellow River Valley' was the birthplace of which ancient Civilisation?
50. Who was the father of 'Russian Revolution'?