World History questions with answers
377 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.
Questions asked in State PSC and UPSC prelims, by topic. Each topic also has notes to read.
- Arrange the following Second World War events in the chronological order : A. Normandy Campaign in Western France B. German – Soviet Non-aggression Pact C. The American atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki D. Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbour E. The Battle of Stalingrad Choose the correct order :Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023
- Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the historic Stilwell road? 1. It connects India and Myanmar through Arunachal Pradesh. 2. It was built by the Japanese during the World War II. 3. The road lies in the lands of three different countries—China, Myanmar and India. Select the answer using the code given below:Asked in UPSC CAPF 2009
- Directions : The following five (05) items consist of two statements, statement I and statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below : Code : (a) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I (c) Statement I is true but statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but statement II is true 1. Statement I : The US Army built the historic Stilwell Road in 1943 running from Ledo in Assam to the China- Burma Road. Statement II : The objective was to form a link with the Bengal-Assam Railway and carry support for the US and the UK warfare against Japan.Asked in UPSC CAPF 2011
- Operation 'Desert Storm' was the war between :Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1994
- Maginot line was :Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1994
- Which one among the following countries is not touched by the Stilwell Road constructed during the World War II ? - [A] Myanmar - [C] ChinaAsked in ASCO 2014
- The Maginot Line, a line of fortification, was constructed by which country?Asked in Assistant Auditor (Direct) 2021
- The Stilwell Road was constructed during the World War II as an overland connection between India andAsked in GKAMT TDO 05 2024 2110 2024
- Maginot line is constructed by which country?Asked in Field Investigator 2020
- During World War II, combined force of Britain, America, France and Russia was calledAsked in TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICER(TIO) 2017 · VETERINARY OFFICER(VO) 2020
- Which country attacked on the American Naval base at ‘Pearl Harbor’ on 7th December, 1941 ?Asked in ro aro 2024
- The Manhattan Project was started by President Roosevelt in 1942 to ensure that the U.S. beat the Germans in developing a nuclear bomb. Whom did Roosevelt appoint as scientific head the Manhattan Project?Asked in ASSISTANT ENGINEER(ELECTRICAL) 2016
- Nuremburg Trial, Tokyo Trial, Peleus Trial and Eichmann Trial related to whom ?Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2019
- Which of the following acts at the time of War constitutes war crimes under the Geneva Convention? (i) Attacking medical units and medical transports (ii) Attacking civilian population (iii) Destroying buildings dedicated to religion, education, art, science and historical monuments (iv) Genocide Choose the correct option from the codes given below.Asked in GS Asst Architect PWD 02 2025
- Name the two German representatives who were forced to append their signatures on the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 ?Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2018
- Which of the following was caring for the wounded soldiers on the battlefield, and was later amended to cover warfare at sea and prisoners of war ?Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2022
- Which Treaty officially ended World War I?Asked in AESE (RECRUITMENT TEST) 2025