World History & Civilization — Part 4: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level world history & civilization MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
How old was Alexander the Great when he died in Babylon?
Correct Answer: Option D — 32
Detailed Academic Explanation:
32 is the correct answer to “How old was Alexander the Great when he died in Babylon”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
In Which year America joined the Second World War?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1941
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1941 is the correct answer to “In Which year America joined the Second World War”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q3 of 40
Napoleon was died at_______?
Correct Answer: Option C — St. Helena
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Napoleon was died at St. Helena .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 40
Kazakhstan declares independence from the Soviet Union in___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1991
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kazakhstan declares independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 40
What is the name of the War fought between England and Argentina?
Correct Answer: Option A — Falkland War
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Falkland War is the correct answer to “What is the name of the War fought between England and Argentina”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 40
Which American Ambassador died along with President Zia-ul-Haq in plane crash 1988?
Correct Answer: Option A — Arnold Raphael
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arnold Raphael is the correct answer to “Which American Ambassador died along with President Zia-ul-Haq in plane crash 1988”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 40
When Iran Iraq war was ended?
Correct Answer: Option A — August 20, 1988
Detailed Academic Explanation:
August 20, 1988 is the correct answer to “When Iran Iraq war was ended”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q8 of 40
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought bewteen Ahmad Shah Abdali & Marathas on_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 14 January 1761
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought bewteen Ahmad Shah Abdali & Marathas on 14 January 1761 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q9 of 40
When did Tipu Sultan died?
Correct Answer: Option B — May 4, 1799
Detailed Academic Explanation:
May 4, 1799 is the correct answer to “When did Tipu Sultan died”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 40
Falklands War was fought between UK and____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Argentina
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Falklands War was fought between UK and Argentina .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q11 of 40
Who was the winner of Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988)?
Correct Answer: Option C — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Who was the winner of Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988)”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q12 of 40
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi was born on _____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 05 October 1952
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi was born on 05 October 1952 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q13 of 40
In which year “the lion of maysor” (Tipu-sultan) was born?
Correct Answer: Option C — 21 November, 1750
Detailed Academic Explanation:
21 November, 1750 is the correct answer to “In which year “the lion of maysor” (Tipu-sultan) was born”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q14 of 40
In which year “the lion of Maysor”(Tipu-Sultan) was born?
Correct Answer: Option A — November 21, 1750
Detailed Academic Explanation:
November 21, 1750 is the correct answer to “In which year “the lion of Maysor”(Tipu-Sultan) was born”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 40
The Peloponnesian War’ was fought between ____________ and _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sparta and Athens
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Peloponnesian War’ was fought between Sparta and Athens and _________.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q16 of 40
When did Aurangzeb Alamgir died?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1707
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1707 is the correct answer to “When did Aurangzeb Alamgir died”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 40
The Battle of Halani was fought in___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1782
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Battle of Halani was fought in 1782 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q18 of 40
When did Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur born ________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 14 February 1483
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When did Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur born 14 February 1483 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q19 of 40
Kalim-Allah Shah was the last king of the Bahmani empire. He died in _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1527
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kalim-Allah Shah was the last king of the Bahmani empire. He died in 1527 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 40
Death of Genghis Khan in battle against the Western Xia Dynasty (China) in _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1227
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Death of Genghis Khan in battle against the Western Xia Dynasty (China) in 1227 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
World History & Civilization
Q21 of 40
Sheikh Mujib-u-Rahman was born in__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Tungipara Upazila
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sheikh Mujib-u-Rahman was born in Tungipara Upazila .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q22 of 40
Indus Valley Civilization belongs to__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Both a & b
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indus Valley Civilization belongs to Both a & b .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q23 of 40
King Abdullah Died on____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 23rd January 2015
Detailed Academic Explanation:
King Abdullah Died on 23rd January 2015 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q24 of 40
Ancient city of Byzentium is today known as____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Istanbul
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ancient city of Byzentium is today known as Istanbul .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 40
Language of Gandhara Civilization was___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Prakrit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Language of Gandhara Civilization was Prakrit .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q26 of 40
Abdul Sattar Edhi died at the age of?
Correct Answer: Option A — 88
Detailed Academic Explanation:
88 is the correct answer to “Abdul Sattar Edhi died at the age of”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q27 of 40
Where was Napoleon sent into exile after the “Battle Of Waterloo”?
Correct Answer: Option B — St.Helena
Detailed Academic Explanation:
St.Helena is the correct answer to “Where was Napoleon sent into exile after the “Battle Of Waterloo””. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q28 of 40
The Ancient City “Prayaga” was renamed as “Allahabad” by which Mughal emperor?
Correct Answer: Option D — Shah Jahan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shah Jahan is the correct answer to “The Ancient City “Prayaga” was renamed as “Allahabad” by which Mughal emperor”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q29 of 40
Which of the following Governor General of Pakistan died in exile?
Correct Answer: Option D — Iskander Mirza
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iskander Mirza is the correct answer to “Which of the following Governor General of Pakistan died in exile”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q30 of 40
Famous British Physicist Stephen Hawking died at the age of _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 76
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Famous British Physicist Stephen Hawking died at the age of 76 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q31 of 40
_____________ is the independence day of Sudan.
Correct Answer: Option A — January 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
January 1 is the independence day of Sudan.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q32 of 40
Gulf war started in________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1990
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gulf war started in 1990 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q33 of 40
Shah Wali Ullah was born in the reign of___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Aurengzeb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shah Wali Ullah was born in the reign of Aurengzeb .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q34 of 40
Before independence Kosovo was the part of?
Correct Answer: Option D — Serbia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Serbia is the correct answer to “Before independence Kosovo was the part of”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q35 of 40
Before independence East Timor was the part of?
Correct Answer: Option A — Indonesia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indonesia is the correct answer to “Before independence East Timor was the part of”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q36 of 40
Third battle of Panipat began on _________.
Correct Answer: Option A — January 14, 1761
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Third battle of Panipat began on January 14, 1761 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q37 of 40
Second battle of Panipat began on _________.
Correct Answer: Option B — November 5, 1556
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Second battle of Panipat began on November 5, 1556 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q38 of 40
Hundred years War fought between?
Correct Answer: Option B — England and France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
England and France is the correct answer to “Hundred years War fought between”. Items of this type are drawn from the World History & Civilization — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q39 of 40
Barbara Bush, the wife of George H. W. Bush died on___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 17 April 2018
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Barbara Bush, the wife of George H. W. Bush died on 17 April 2018 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q40 of 40
Last specie white Rhino died on___________ in Sudan?
Correct Answer: Option D — 12 March,2018
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Last specie white Rhino died on 12 March,2018 in Sudan.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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