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World War II MCQs (81–88)

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81.
Which country celebrates 'Victory Day' on May 9 every year?
Correct Answer: C. Russia
One-liner
Russia celebrates 'Victory Day' on May 9 every year to commemorate the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
82.
Which of the following was NOT a sub-headline in the Los Angeles Times article about the bombing of Hawaii?
Correct Answer: A. Victory in Europe
One-liner
Victory in Europe was not a sub-headline in the Los Angeles Times article about the bombing of Hawaii, as VE Day occurred years later in 1945.
83.
What type of facility was Pearl Harbor when it was attacked during World War II?
Correct Answer: D. US naval base
One-liner
Pearl Harbor was a US naval base when it was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941.
84.
Which event is being referred to in the Los Angeles Times headline about bombing Hawaii?
Correct Answer: D. Attack on Pearl Harbor
One-liner
The Los Angeles Times headline about bombing Hawaii refers to the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the surprise Japanese military strike on December 7, 1941.
85.
Which newspaper published the headline 'JAPS OPEN WAR ON U.S. WITH BOMBING OF HAWAII'?
Correct Answer: C. Los Angeles Times
One-liner
The headline 'JAPS OPEN WAR ON U.S. WITH BOMBING OF HAWAII' was published by the Los Angeles Times following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
86.
Past Paper MCQ
Who among the following persons is called 'Desert Fox'?
Correct Answer: A. Erwin Rommel
One-liner
Erwin Rommel was a German field marshal during World War II who earned the nickname 'Desert Fox' for his brilliant tactical command in the North African campaign.
87.
Past Paper MCQ
Father of Atom Bomb:
Correct Answer: D. J. Robert Oppenheimer
One-liner
J. Robert Oppenheimer is known as the Father of the Atom Bomb for leading the Manhattan Project that developed the first nuclear weapons.
88.
During which war did Florence Nightingale organize care for wounded soldiers?
Correct Answer: B. Crimean War
One-liner
Florence Nightingale organized care for wounded soldiers during the Crimean War (1853–1856).

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