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1971

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British India

easy
General Knowledge

Who was the first Governor-General of India?

A
Lord Minto
B
Warren Hastings
C
Lord Barlow
D
Lord Clive
Explanation and memory cue

Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of India, serving from 1773 to 1785, making option B correct. The other options held different positions or served later.

1972

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Pakistan History

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General Knowledge

Which Pakistani prime minister has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize?

A
Nawaz Sharif
B
Imran Khan
C
Yousaf Raza Gillani
D
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain
Explanation and memory cue

Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting peace and diplomacy, especially regarding the Kashmir conflict and regional stability. None of the other listed prime ministers have been notably offered or nominated for this prize.

1973

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Literature

easy
General Knowledge

A famous novel, "Pride and Prejudice," is written by:

A
R.L. Stevenson
B
Jane Austen
C
George Eliot
D
Shakespeare
Explanation and memory cue

"Pride and Prejudice" is a famous novel written by Jane Austen, making option B the correct answer.

1974

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Geography

easy
General Knowledge

Hibok-Hibok volcano, which erupted in 1951, is located in which country?

A
United States
B
Philippines
C
Singapore
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Mount Hibok-Hibok is a volcano located on Camiguin Island in the Philippines, which erupted notably in 1951. Therefore, the correct answer is the Philippines.

1975

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World History

easy
General Knowledge

The Battle of Lepanto was fought in which year?

A
1570
B
1571
C
1560
D
1555
Explanation and memory cue

The Battle of Lepanto was fought in 1571. It was a significant naval engagement between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire.

1976

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World History

easy
General Knowledge

The Peloponnesian Wars were fought from ________?

A
431 to 405 BC
B
470 to 450 BC
C
490 to 480 BC
D
532 to 530 BC
Explanation and memory cue

The Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and Sparta from 431 BC to 405 BC, making option A the correct time frame.

1977

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Geography

medium
General Knowledge

The second highest plateau in the world is situated in?

A
Deosai, Skardu, Pakistan
B
Snake, Colombia
C
Deccan, India
D
Kimberley, Australia
Explanation and memory cue

The Deosai Plains in Skardu, Pakistan, are known as the second highest plateau in the world after the Tibetan Plateau. The other options are either not plateaus or not among the highest in the world.

1978

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American History

easy
General Knowledge

The US declared independence from England in ________?

A
1776
B
1777
C
1878
D
1781
Explanation and memory cue

The United States declared independence from England on July 4, 1776, which is the date recognized as the birth of the nation. This is a well-established historical fact.

1979

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World War Ii

easy
General Knowledge

Who were the Axis powers in World War II?

A
Poland, Japan, Germany
B
Italy, Japan, Britain
C
Germany, Italy, France
D
Germany, Italy, Japan
Explanation and memory cue

The Axis powers in World War II primarily consisted of Germany, Italy, and Japan, who allied against the Allied powers. This coalition is historically recognized as the main Axis alliance.

1980

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United Nations (UN)

medium
General Knowledge

On what date was the Trusteeship Council suspended from operation?

A
November 1, 1994
B
November 1, 1995
C
November 1, 1996
D
November 1, 1997
Explanation and memory cue

The Trusteeship Council suspended its operations on November 1, 1994, after the last trust territory, Palau, became independent. This is confirmed by official United Nations sources and historical records. The Council amended its rules to drop the obligation to meet annually and agreed to meet as occasion required from that date onward. Therefore, the correct answer is November 1, 1994, which corresponds to option A.