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641

The Treaty of Versailles ended which war?

  • AWorld War II
  • BThe Crimean War
  • CWorld War I
  • DThe Franco-Prussian War
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Correct Answer: Option C — World War I
Explanation: The Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28 1919 officially ended World War I between the Allied Powers and Germany. It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany which many historians consider a contributing factor to the economic hardship and political instability that led to World War II.
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642

Which country invented paper?

  • AEgypt
  • BChina
  • CIndia
  • DMesopotamia
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Correct Answer: Option B — China
Explanation: Paper was invented in ancient China around 105 AD by Cai Lun a court official during the Eastern Han Dynasty. He made paper from bark hemp rags and fishnets. This invention revolutionized communication record-keeping and eventually spread through the Islamic world to Europe changing civilization.
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643

The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was?

  • ATrygve Lie
  • BDag Hammarskjöld
  • CU Thant
  • DKurt Waldheim
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Correct Answer: Option A — Trygve Lie
Explanation: Trygve Lie of Norway served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946 to 1952. He played a crucial role in establishing the administrative structure of the UN. He resigned in 1952 after the Soviet Union withdrew its support due to his backing of UN intervention in Korea.
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644

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately?

  • A300000 km/s
  • B30000 km/s
  • C3000000 km/s
  • D3000 km/s
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Correct Answer: Option A — 300000 km/s
Explanation: The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299792 kilometers per second often rounded to 300000 km/s. It is denoted by the letter c and is a fundamental constant in physics forming the basis of Einstein's special relativity and setting the universal speed limit.
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645

Mount Everest is located on the border of which two countries?

  • AIndia and Nepal
  • BNepal and China
  • CPakistan and China
  • DBhutan and Nepal
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nepal and China
Explanation: Mount Everest the world's highest peak at 8849 meters above sea level is situated on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It was first summited on May 29 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal.
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646

The French Revolution began in which year?

  • A1776
  • B1789
  • C1799
  • D1804
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Correct Answer: Option B — 1789
Explanation: The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14. It led to the abolition of the French monarchy establishment of the First French Republic and resulted in major political and social transformations in France and across Europe with lasting global impact.
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647

The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is in?

  • ANew York
  • BBrussels
  • CGeneva
  • DVienna
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Correct Answer: Option C — Geneva
Explanation: The World Health Organization established in 1948 has its headquarters in Geneva Switzerland. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. WHO coordinates global health responses such as the COVID-19 pandemic management and vaccination programs.
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648

Which country is home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

  • AChina
  • BItaly
  • CSpain
  • DFrance
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Correct Answer: Option B — Italy
Explanation: Italy holds the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world with 58 inscribed sites. These include Rome's historic center the Vatican Pompeii the Amalfi Coast and many more. Italy's rich history spanning millennia contributes to its unparalleled cultural heritage.
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649

The Battle of Waterloo took place in which year?

  • A1812
  • B1813
  • C1815
  • D1818
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Correct Answer: Option C — 1815
Explanation: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on June 18 1815 near Waterloo in present-day Belgium. It resulted in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington commanding allied forces supported by Prussian troops. This battle ended the Napoleonic Wars and Napoleon's political career.
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650

Which organization is known as the 'parliament of the world'?

  • ASecurity Council
  • BGeneral Assembly
  • CInternational Court of Justice
  • DUNESCO
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Correct Answer: Option B — General Assembly
Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly is often referred to as the parliament of the world as it is the main deliberative policy-making and representative organ of the UN. All 193 member states have equal representation with each having one vote on important questions.
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