What was one of the major factors that initiated World War II?

A. Aggressive foreign policy of Hitler

B. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

C. Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

D. Formation of the League of Nations

Molotov cocktail is ?

B. An improvised incendiary weapon

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71.
France signed armistice with Nazi Germany in ?
Correct Answer: B. 1940
One-liner
France signed an armistice with Nazi Germany in 1940, leading to the German occupation of northern and western France.
72.
What significant event occurred in December 1941 involving Japan and the United States?
Correct Answer: A. Attack on Pearl Harbor
One-liner
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise military strike on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, leading the United States to enter World War II.
73.
In which global conflict did Winston Churchill serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Correct Answer: B. Second World War
One-liner
Winston Churchill served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War (1940–1945 and again in 1951–1955).
74.
What was one of the major factors that initiated World War II?
Correct Answer: A. Aggressive foreign policy of Hitler
One-liner
One of the major factors that initiated World War II was the aggressive foreign policy of Hitler.
75.
What was the estimated death toll caused directly by the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Correct Answer: D. Over 200,000
One-liner
The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 caused an estimated death toll of over 200,000 people.
76.
Past Paper MCQ
When did the 2nd World War start?
Correct Answer: C. 1939
One-liner
The Second World War started in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland on September 1.
77.
The Atlantic Charter is associated with which two countries?
Correct Answer: B. USA & UK
One-liner
The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration issued by USA & UK in 1941 outlining their vision for the post-World War II world.
78.
Which country developed the first atomic bomb?
Correct Answer: C. United States
One-liner
The first atomic bomb was developed by the United States under the Manhattan Project during World War II.
79.
Molotov cocktail is ?
Correct Answer: B. An improvised incendiary weapon
One-liner
A Molotov cocktail is an improvised incendiary weapon consisting of a glass bottle filled with flammable liquid and a wick.
80.
Name the German Scientist who invented atom bomb.
Correct Answer: D. Hahn Otto
One-liner
The German scientist who discovered nuclear fission, leading to the invention of the atom bomb, was Hahn Otto.

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