Class 12 History – Daily Revision MCQ (English Medium)
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In 1187 C.E., who defeated the crusaders and conquered Jerusalem?
Chapter 1: Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
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Answer: B. Saladin, the ruler of Egypt
The textbook notes that in 1187 C.E. Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt, defeated the crusaders by conquering Jerusalem.In 1884, a conference of European nations was held to divide the territory of Africa among themselves. Where was it held?
Chapter 2: European Colonialism
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Answer: C. Berlin
The 1884 Berlin Conference of European nations was in reality called to decide how to share African territory; it also recognised Belgian supremacy over Congo.What was the 'Cartaz' that the Portuguese forced Indian rulers to obtain?
Chapter 3: India and European Colonialism
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Answer: A. A licence (pass) to sail ships on the Indian Ocean
To control the Indian Ocean, the Portuguese made Indian rulers take a licence called Cartaz for sailing; it recorded the ship's name, captain, destination and arms carried.In the Battle of Kharda (1795), in present-day Ahmednagar district, the Maratha army won a sweeping victory over whom?
Chapter 4: Colonialism and the Marathas
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Answer: D. The Nizam
The textbook states that in 1795, at Kharda (Taluka Jamkhed, District Ahmednagar), the Marathas defeated the Nizam.Who founded the 'Arya Samaj' in 1875?
Chapter 5: India: Social and Religious Reforms
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Answer: B. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875; it regarded the Vedas as holy texts and opposed idol worship and rituals.The first session of the Indian National Congress, in December 1885, was held in which city?
Chapter 6: Indian Struggle against Colonialism
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Answer: A. Mumbai
The first session was held in December 1885 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Mumbai and was attended by 72 delegates.On which date did Goa become a part of the Indian Republic, ending about 450 years of Portuguese rule?
Chapter 7: Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
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Answer: C. 19 December 1961
After the Indian army's action, the Portuguese surrendered within 48 hours, and on 19 December 1961 Goa became part of the Indian Republic.Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis, born at Solapur, served as head of a team of Indian doctors sent to which country?
Chapter 8: World Wars and India
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Answer: D. China
Dr. Kotnis was the chief of a team of Indian doctors sent to China; he worked there during the Second World War caring for Chinese soldiers.The first summit of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in 1961 at:
Chapter 10: Cold War
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Answer: A. Belgrade
The 1961 Belgrade Conference was the first summit of the Non-Aligned Movement; Cairo (1964) and Colombo (1976) came later, and Bandung (1955) was the Asian-African conference.In which year was the World Trade Organisation (WTO) founded, on 1st January, by 123 nations?
Chapter 11: India Transformed - Part I
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Answer: C. 1995
On 1st January 1995, 123 nations together founded the WTO to open up world trade; GATT later became part of the WTO.
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