World History

61. Who among the following built a model steam engine in 1698 called “Min

Who among the following built a model steam engine in 1698 called “Miner’s Friend” to drain mines ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Thomas Savery” option2=”Thomas Newcomen” option3=”James Watt” option4=”Richard Arkwright” correct=”option1″]

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Thomas Savery built a model steam engine in 1698 called “Miner’s Friend” to drain mines.
Thomas Savery was an English inventor and engineer who patented the first practical steam engine, which he named the “Miner’s Friend”, in 1698. This engine used steam pressure and atmospheric pressure to pump water, primarily intended for draining mines.
Thomas Newcomen later developed a more effective atmospheric engine in 1712, which improved upon Savery’s design and became widely used for pumping water out of mines for several decades. James Watt significantly improved the steam engine in the latter half of the 18th century with his invention of the separate condenser, dramatically increasing efficiency. Richard Arkwright was a key figure in the textile industry revolution, known for his inventions like the water frame, and utilized steam power but did not invent the primary engines himself.

62. Which one of the following statements about the Olympe de Gouges (1748

Which one of the following statements about the Olympe de Gouges (1748-1793) is correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”She declared that although citizens should have equal rights, they are not entitled to the same honours by the State” option2=”She was a supporter of the Jacobin government” option3=”She was jailed for treason by the National Assembly” option4=”She declared that the nation is the union of woman and man” correct=”option4″]

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The correct statement about Olympe de Gouges is that she declared that the nation is the union of woman and man.
Olympe de Gouges was a French social reformer and writer who challenged the revolutionary government’s exclusion of women from the rights granted to men. In her 1791 ‘Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen’, she explicitly stated, “The principle of all sovereignty rests essentially in the nation, which is but the union of woman and man”. This directly counters the notion that the nation is solely composed of male citizens.
Olympe de Gouges was a strong critic of the Jacobin government and advocated for equal rights for women, including the right to vote, own property, and participate in public life. She was eventually arrested, tried, and executed for sedition during the Reign of Terror, demonstrating that she was opposed to, rather than a supporter of, the Jacobin government. Option A contradicts her fundamental belief in equal rights. Option C is partially true in that she was jailed and executed for treason/counter-revolutionary views by the revolutionary authorities, but identifying the authority specifically as the “National Assembly” for the time of her execution (1793, during the Convention and Reign of Terror) might be imprecise, whereas statement D is a direct reflection of her core philosophy and text.

63. Who among the following first used the term ‘Industrial Revolution’ in

Who among the following first used the term ‘Industrial Revolution’ in English to describe the changes that occurred in British industrial development between 1760 and 1820 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Karl Marx” option2=”Georges Michelet” option3=”Arnold Toynbee” option4=”Friedrich Engels” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C.
While the term “Industrial Revolution” was used earlier, particularly by French writers like Georges Michelet (in French) and possibly in English in less prominent contexts, Arnold Toynbee (1852–1883), a British economic historian, is widely credited with popularizing the term in English to describe the economic transformation of Great Britain between 1760 and 1820. His posthumously published “Lectures on the Industrial Revolution of the 18th Century in England” (1884) were highly influential in establishing this period and the term in historical discourse. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote extensively on the conditions brought about by industrialization but are not credited with the initial use or popularization of this specific term for this period in English.
Toynbee’s work emphasized the social consequences of industrialization, such as urbanization and the condition of the working class, alongside the technological and economic changes. His interpretation shaped much subsequent historical analysis of the period.

64. Which one of the following nations adopted its first democratic Consti

Which one of the following nations adopted its first democratic Constitution in September 2015?

[amp_mcq option1=”Bhutan” option2=”Myanmar” option3=”Nepal” option4=”Singapore” correct=”option3″]

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Nepal adopted its first fully democratic and secular federal Constitution on September 20, 2015.
– The Constitution, officially titled the ‘Constitution of Nepal 2072’ (Nepali year Bikram Samvat 2072), was promulgated by the Constituent Assembly of Nepal.
– Its adoption marked the culmination of a long peace process following the end of the decade-long Maoist insurgency and the abolition of the monarchy in 2008.
– It established Nepal as a federal democratic republican state with seven provinces.
Bhutan adopted its first Constitution in 2008, transitioning towards a constitutional monarchy. Myanmar has had several constitutions, with the current one adopted in 2008. Singapore has been independent since 1965 with its own constitution.

65. Arrange the following inventions in the field of cotton industry in ch

Arrange the following inventions in the field of cotton industry in chronological order (starting with the earliest) :

  1. James Hargreaves’s Spinning Jenny
  2. John Kay’s Flying Shuttle
  3. Samuel Crompton’s Mule
  4. Richard Arkwright’s Water Frame

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[amp_mcq option1=”1, 3, 4, 2″ option2=”2, 1, 4, 3″ option3=”4, 1, 3, 2″ option4=”2, 4, 1, 3″ correct=”option2″]

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The question asks for the chronological order of the given inventions in the cotton industry, starting with the earliest.
1. James Hargreaves’s Spinning Jenny was invented in 1764.
2. John Kay’s Flying Shuttle was invented in 1733.
3. Samuel Crompton’s Mule, combining features of the Spinning Jenny and Water Frame, was invented in 1779.
4. Richard Arkwright’s Water Frame was patented in 1769.
Arranging these inventions by their invention date:
– John Kay’s Flying Shuttle (1733)
– James Hargreaves’s Spinning Jenny (1764)
– Richard Arkwright’s Water Frame (1769)
– Samuel Crompton’s Mule (1779)
The corresponding numbers from the list are 2, 1, 4, 3. This sequence matches option B.
These inventions were crucial innovations during the Industrial Revolution that significantly mechanized and improved the efficiency of textile production, moving from home-based spinning and weaving towards factory production.
The Flying Shuttle increased the speed of weaving, creating a demand for more yarn than could be supplied by traditional spinning methods. This led to the invention of improved spinning machines like the Spinning Jenny, Water Frame, and Spinning Mule, which dramatically increased yarn production. These technological advancements were interconnected, driving further innovation and the growth of the factory system.

66. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for Olympe de Gouges ?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for Olympe de Gouges ?

  • She was one of the most important politically active woman in revolutionary France.
  • She was one of the members of the Committee that drafted the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen.
  • She wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”3 only” option3=”1 and 2″ option4=”1 and 3″ correct=”option4″]

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Statement 1: Olympe de Gouges (1748-1793) was a prominent playwright, activist, and feminist during the French Revolution. She was indeed one of the most important politically active women of her time, advocating for women’s rights and abolitionism. This statement is true.
Statement 2: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was drafted by the National Assembly in 1789. Olympe de Gouges was not a member of this committee or the National Assembly. This statement is false.
Statement 3: In 1791, as a response to the 1789 Declaration which only addressed “Man” (understood at the time to exclude women from full citizenship rights), Olympe de Gouges wrote and published the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen, directly challenging the exclusion of women. This statement is true.
Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are true, while statement 2 is false. Option D correctly identifies statements 1 and 3 as true.
Olympe de Gouges was a key figure in early feminism, known for adapting the revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality to explicitly include women through her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen.
Olympe de Gouges was a Girondist sympathizer and was critical of the Jacobins. During the Reign of Terror, she was arrested, tried for sedition (particularly for her support of the deposed king and criticism of Marat), and guillotined in 1793.

67. Who among the following Presidents of USA resigned before he could be

Who among the following Presidents of USA resigned before he could be impeached?

[amp_mcq option1=”Richard Nixon” option2=”Andrew Johnson” option3=”Bill Clinton” option4=”Jimmy Carter” correct=”option1″]

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Richard Nixon is the only US President who resigned from office before he could be impeached by the House of Representatives and potentially removed from office by the Senate.
– Richard Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974, amidst the Watergate scandal.
– The House Judiciary Committee had already approved articles of impeachment, and it was widely expected that the full House would vote to impeach him.
– Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were both impeached by the House of Representatives but were acquitted by the Senate and thus remained in office.
– Jimmy Carter completed his term but was not re-elected; he did not face impeachment proceedings.
– Impeachment is a process by which a legislative body addresses charges against a government official. In the US, the House of Representatives has the power to impeach, and the Senate has the power to try the impeached official.
– Impeachment requires a simple majority vote in the House; conviction and removal require a two-thirds majority in the Senate.
– Three US Presidents have been impeached: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump (twice). None have been removed from office through conviction in the Senate.

68. In which one of the following cities is the Heliopolis Commonwealth Wa

In which one of the following cities is the Heliopolis Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery located ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Marseille” option2=”Washington D.C.” option3=”Cairo” option4=”Athens” correct=”option3″]

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The correct option is C. The Heliopolis Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery is located in Cairo, Egypt.
– The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is responsible for commemorating the 1.7 million Commonwealth servicemen and women who died in the two world wars.
– Heliopolis is a suburb of Cairo, Egypt.
– The Heliopolis Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery is one of the significant cemeteries maintained by the CWGC in Egypt, containing graves and memorials primarily from the First World War.
Egypt was an important strategic location during both World Wars. Cairo served as a major administrative and medical centre, and several cemeteries and memorials were established there to bury those who died in the region.

69. Which one of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Securit

Which one of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council ?

[amp_mcq option1=”France” option2=”China” option3=”Japan” option4=”United Kingdom” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is (C). Japan is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These members have veto power.
In addition to the five permanent members, there are ten non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. Japan has served multiple terms as a non-permanent member and is a major contributor to the UN, but it is not one of the P5.

70. Which of the following statements about ASEAN are correct ? 1. The C

Which of the following statements about ASEAN are correct ?

  • 1. The Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.
  • 2. The Chairmanship is decided by voting among the Member States.
  • 3. “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the ASEAN motto.
  • 4. 12th August is celebrated as ASEAN Day.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”1 and 3 only” option3=”3 and 4 only” option4=”1, 2, 3 and 4″ correct=”option2″]

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The correct statements are 1 and 3.
Statement 1 is correct. The Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually among the Member States in alphabetical order of their English names.
Statement 3 is correct. The official motto of ASEAN is “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”, adopted in 2008.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Chairmanship rotation is based on alphabetical order, not voting.
Statement 4 is incorrect. ASEAN Day is celebrated on 8th August, commemorating the signing of the Bangkok Declaration in 1967 which established ASEAN.
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Cambodia later joined the bloc.
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