Post – War World and India – 10th Class Social Bits 20th Lesson  

Post – War World and India – 10th Class Social Bits 20th Lesson  

Question 1.
Which among the following is not the aim of Non – alignment policy ?
A) To avoid cold war
B) Cooperation among the countries of Non – alignment policy
C) Having independence in foreign affairs
D) To encourage cold war
Answer:
B) Cooperation among the countries of Non – alignment policy

Question 2.
The organisation of third world countries ………………
A) Warsaw pact
B) NATO
C) SEATO
D) NAM
Answer:
D) NAM

Question 3.
Suez Canal was nationalised by ………………
A) Nasser
B) Yasser
C) Saddam
D) Tito
Answer:
A) Nasser

Question 4.
The main aim of Palestinian Liberation Organisation was
A) To regain the land it lost without violence
B) To regain the land it lost with the violence
C) To occupy the Israel
D) To occupy the Suez Canal
Answer:
A) To regain the land it lost without violence

Question 5.
The movement led by the supporters of Mujeeb – Ur – Rehman to liberate east Pakistan was called ………………
A) Mukti Bahini
B) Bangla movement
C) Pakistan movement
D) East Pakistan movement
Answer:
A) Mukti Bahini

Question 6.
……………… refers to the region between Europe and Asia.
A) Central Asia
B) East Asia
C) West Asia
D) Eurasia
Answer:
C) West Asia

Question 7.
China annexed Tibet in
A) 1960
B) 1962
C) 1950
D) 1948
Answer:
C) 1950

Question 8.
During the Second World War, the President of US was ………………
A) Wilson
B) Roosevelt
C) Truman
D) Eisen Hower
Answer:
B) Roosevelt

Question 9.
Warsaw pact was signed by
A) West European countries
B) Capitalistic Nations
C) Non – aligned countries
D) Communist Nations
Answer:
D) Communist Nations

Question 10.
“We have emerged from the second World War the most powerful nation in the World. The most powerful nation, perhaps, in all history”
This statement was by :
A) Wilson
B) Kruschev
C) Harry Truman
D) Johnson
Answer:
C) Harry Truman

Question 11.
Which among the following statements about the Cold War is wrong ?
A) Rivalry between US and USSR
B) Triggering off an arms race
C) USA and USSR engaged in direct war
D) An ideological war between the two super powers
Answer:
C) USA and USSR engaged in direct war

Question 12.
Find the false statement
A) Panchasheel – An agreement between India and China in 1954.
B) Proxy War – Civil war created by USA and Britain
C) PLO – Palestinian Liberation Organi-sation
D) Awami League – One of the political parties of Bangladesh.
Answer:
B) Proxy War – Civil war created by USA and Britain

Question 13.
Among the following what is the reason for starting of a movement by Jews ?
A) In Europe they were a persecuted community
B) To unite Jews spread across the world
C) To claim Palestine as their homeland
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 14.
Which regions were occupied by Israel from Egypt ?
A) Gaza
B) Galon Heights
C) West Bank
D) All of the above
Answer:
D) All of the above

Question 15.
What are failures of Gorbachev among the following ?
A) Introduced certain reforms for the revival economy
B) Promoted healthy relations with the west
C) He was not in a position to help Eastern Europe during its crisis
D) Reforms introduced by open regime called as Glasnost and Perestroika
Answer:
C) He was not in a position to help Eastern Europe during its crisis

Question 16.
The present membership of UNO is ………………
A) 173
B) 193
C) 183
D) 203
Answer:
B) 193

Question 17.
After the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, the Shimla agreement was signed between
A) Jawaharlal Nehru – Chou – Lai
B) Zulifikar Ali Bhutto – Indira Gandhi
C) Mohammad Ayub Khan – Lai Bahadur Shastri
D) Rajiv Gandhi – Benajir Bhutto
Answer:
B) Zulifikar Ali Bhutto – Indira Gandhi

Question 18.
Which is the incorrect set ?
A) Patrice Lumumba – Congo
B) Che Guevera – Latin America
C) Josip Broz Tito – Egypt
D) Kwame Nkrumah – Ghana
Answer:
B) Che Guevera – Latin America

Question 19.
The total number of member countries of NAM ………………
A) 10
B) 220
C) 190
D) 120
Answer:
D) 120

Question 20.
The important and major natural resource found in West Asia is ………………
A) Gold
B) Coal
C) Copper
D) Oil reserves
Answer:
D) Oil reserves

Question 21.
Aswan dam is present in ………….
A) Egypt
B) India
C) China
D) America
Answer:
A) Egypt

Question 22.
The dominant population in Palestine are ………………
A) Arabs
B) Hindu
C) Jews
D) Buddhists
Answer:
A) Arabs

Question 23.
The first war between India and Pakistan took place in ………………
A) No war took place between India and Pakistan
B) 1962-63
C) 1998-99
D) 1947-48
Answer:
D) 1947-48

Question 24.
“Mukti Bahini” is liberation struggle observed in ………………
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) Pakistan
D) Sri Lanka
Answer:
B) Bangladesh

Question 25.
The Indian Prime Minister who was assassinated by Tamil militants.
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Rajiv Gandhi
C) Lai Bahadur Shastri
D) Gandhiji.
Answer:
B) Rajiv Gandhi

Question 26.
Which of the following organizations of UNO is related to Education?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) UNESCO
D) FAO
Answer:
C) UNESCO

Question 27.
The Chief Spokes Person of Non-Alignment Movement
A) Sukarno
B) Nehru
C) Mashal Tito
D) All of the above
Answer:
B) Nehru

Question 28.
Veto power means
A) Gaining power
B) To accept
C) To extend
D) A power to reject
Answer:
D) A power to reject

Question 29.
Panchasheel agreement is between ……………… countries.
A) India – China
B) India – England
C) India-Russia
D) India-Bangladesh
Answer:
A) India – China

Question 30.
Secretary General of UNO in 2017
A) Angela Morkel
B) Antonio Gutters
C) Irena Bokova
D) Christine Lagarde
Answer:
B) Antonio Gutters

Question 31.
The first human sent by the USSR to enter into space was ………………
A) Neil Armstrong
B) Yuri Gagarin
C) Sunita Williams
D) Rakesh Sharma
Answer:
B) Yuri Gagarin

Question 32.
The headquarters of the World Health Organization is in ………………
A) New York
B) Hague
C) Geneva
D) Washington
Answer:
C) Geneva

Question 33.
China and India signed the Panchasheel Pact on ………………
A) 29th January, 1954
B) 29th April, 1950
C) 29th April, 1954
D) 29th April, 1949
Answer:
C) 29th April, 1954

Question 34.
This country supplied arms and ammunitions for Egypt to struggle, against western countries.
A) India
B) U.S.S.R
C) China
D) Germany
Answer:
B) U.S.S.R

Question 35.
To counter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Communist Nations signed this treaty.
A) Warsaw pact
B) Central Treaty Organization
C) Non-aligned Movement
D) Brussels Treaty
Answer:
A) Warsaw pact

Question 36.
The headquarters of International Court of Justice is at. ………………
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) New York
D) Hague
Answer:
D) Hague

Question 37.
Angola became independent from this country in November 1975.
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) Belgium
D) France
Answer:
B) Portugal

Question 38.
Myanmar was once called
A) Burma
B) Bangladesh
C) Nepal
D) Ceylone
Answer:
A) Burma

Question 39.
UNICEF headquarters:
A) Los Angeles
B) New York
C) Chicago
O) Washington
Answer:
B) New York

Question 40.
UNESCO headquarters:
A) Geneva
B) Hague
C) Paris
D) New York
Answer:
C) Paris

Question 41.
It was NOT one among allied powers
A) England
B) France
C) Germany
D) Russia
Answer:
C) Germany

Question 42.
Which is the incorrect set ?
A) UNO headquarters – NewYork
B) International Court of Justice – Geneva
C) UNICEF – NewYork
D) UNESCO – Paris
Answer:
B) International Court of Justice – Geneva

Question 43.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding UN?
A) General Assembly is the main body where regular discussions between nations take place.
B) In Security Council five nations have special status.
C) UN headquarters is in New York.
D) Permanent members of Security Council are America, China, Britain, India and France.
Answer:
D) Permanent members of Security Council are America, China, Britain, India and France.

Question 44.
Which of the following is the correct pair?
A) Sukarno – Indonesia
B) Tito – Ghana
C) Nkrumah – Yugoslavia
D) Truman – USSR
Answer:
A) Sukarno – Indonesia

Question 45.
Which of the following is incorrect regarding NAM?
A) The first NAM summit was held at Indonesia..
B) Bandung Conference paved the way for NAM
C) Non aligned nations are also called third world countries.
D) By 2012 NAM has 120 countries.
Answer:
C) Non aligned nations are also called third world countries.

Question 46.
In 1968 in Iraq who came to power with a twin policy of Arab Nationalism and Socialism?
A) Yasser Arafat
B) Nasser
C) Tito
D) Saddam Hussain
Answer:
D) Saddam Hussain

Question 47.
Among the following which is not a policy of Panchasheel ?
A) Promoting peaceful coexistence
B) Non interference in the internal affairs
C) To respect for each other’s sovereignty
D) To solve border issues by waging wars
Answer:
D) To solve border issues by waging wars

Question 48.
1) Congo got independence in 1960
2) Angola got independence in 1975
A) 1 is true
B) 2 is true
C) Bqth are false
D) Both are true
Answer:
D) Both are true

Question 49.
Arrange the following in a chronological order
a) Simla agreement
b) Tashkent agreement
c) Indo-China War
A), c, a, b
B) b, c, a
C) c, b, a
D) a, b, c
Answer:
C) c, b, a

Question 50.
Match the following and choose the correct option.
i) Egypt — a) Sukarno
ii) Yugoslavia — b) Tito , :
iii) Indonesia — c) Nehru
iv) India — d) Nasser
A) i – d, ii – b, iii – c, iv – a
B) i – b, ii – c, iii – a, iv – d
C) i – d, ii – c, iii – a, iv – b
D) i – d, ii – b, iii – a, iv – c
Answer:
D) i – d, ii – b, iii – a, iv – c

Question 51.
What are the permanent member countries of U.N.O. ? ( )
A) China, U.K., Japan, Russia and France
B) China, Russia, France, U.K. and Italy
C) France, China, U.S.A, U.K. and Russia
D) China, Russia, France, U.K. and Germany
Answer:
C) France, China, U.S.A, U.K. and Russia

Question 52.
Who formed fidayeens (suicide squads) for causing explosions in public places in Israel ? ( )
A) Yasser Arafat
B) Gamal Abdel Nasser
C) Kwarne Nkrumah
D) Fidel castro
Answer:
B) Gamal Abdel Nasser

Question 53.
This logo belongs to which organization?

A) U.N.O
B) N.A.M
C) UNICEF
D) W.H.O
Answer:
C) UNICEF

Question 54.
Which of the following countries was not a member of communist block ?
A) Spain
B) Hungary
C) East Germany
D) Poland
Answer:
A) Spain

Question 55.
Identify the incorrect set from the following.
A) Kargil War – 2009
B) Indo – China War -1962
C) Indo – Pak War -1965
D) Cold War-1945-1991
Answer:
A) Kargil War – 2009

Question 56.
Which of the following is not associated with the UN?
A) UNESCO
B) NATO
C) WHO
D) UNICEF
Answer:
B) NATO

Question 57.
Allende was the leader of
A) Cube
B) Angola
C) Chile
D) U.S.A
Answer:
C) Chile

Question 58.
The following country was not involved in the drafting of charter of U.N.O.
A) England
B) France
C) Japan
D) China
Answer:
C) Japan

Question 59.
Patrice Lumumba, the communist leader of ……. was killed in 1961.
A) Cuba
B) Belgium
C) Angola
D) Congo
Answer:
D) Congo

Question 60.
Which is the incorrect set ?
A) UNO head quarters – New York
B) UNICEF – New York
C) UNESCO – Paris .
D) International Court of Justice – Geneva
Answer:
D) International Court of Justice – Geneva

Question 61.
Find the incorrect set
A) USSR invaded Afghanistan -1971
B) NATO -1947
C) USSR withdrawn from Afghanistan -1985
D) Disassociation of China from USSR – 1960
Answer:
B) NATO -1947

Question 62.
Which is not related to non-aligned countries ?
A) Backward nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America
B) Third World countries
C) All the communist-nations
D) Newly independent countries
Answer:
C) All the communist-nations

Question 63.
Which is the incorrect set ?
A) NATO (1949) – America
B) PLO (1964) – Egypt
C) Bandung (1955) -NAM
D) Warsaw Pact (1955) – USSR
Answer:
B) PLO (1964) – Egypt

Question 64.
Munich Olympics were held in year
A) 1970
B) 1974
C) 1972
D) 1976
Answer:
C) 1972

Question 65.
After the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, the Shimla agreement was signed between
A) Jawaharlal Nehru and Chou – en – Lai
B) Mohammad Ayub khan and Lai Bahadur Shastri
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi
D) Rajiv Gandhi and Benajir Bhutto
Answer:
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi

Question 66.
Shimla agreement was signed between…………….in 1971 year.
A) India-Sri Lanka
B) India-China
C) India-Pakistan
D) Bangladesh – Pakistan
Answer:
C) India-Pakistan

Question 67.
…………….. was believed as Promised Land of Jews.
A) Pakistan
B) Russia
C) USA
D) Palestine
Answer:
D) Palestine

Question 68.
Which is not a cold war ?
A) A strange war fought between the two blocks
B) A direct war between the two blocks
C) A war behind the closed doors
D) A propaganda war
Answer:
B) A direct war between the two blocks

Question 69.
Now the world is recognising which among the following as rising powers of Asia?
A) China and Pakistan
B) China and India
C) Andhra Pradesh and Singapore
D) India and Pakistan
Answer:
B) China and India

Question 70.
The border – line between India and China is
A) Radcliffe line
B) Durand line
C) Maginot line
D) Me Mahon line
Answer:
D) Me Mahon line

Question 71.
The settlement of Palestine resulted in the creation of a new state called
A) Egypt
B) Ghana
C) Israel
D) Poland
Answer:
C) Israel

Question 72
The problem of Palestine is related to these people
A) Jews-Arabs
B) Jews-Egyptians
C) Jews-Syrians
D) Arab-English
Answer:
A) Jews-Arabs

Question 73.
India fought against Pakistan in 1971 for the liberation of
A) Azad Kashmir
B) Siachin Sector
C) Poonch Sector
D) Bangladesh
Answer:
D) Bangladesh

Question 74.
The struggle for Tamil Eelam is in
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Answer:
C) Sri Lanka

Question 75.
Which of the following organizations of the League of Nations have been functioning till today ?
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A) World Health Organization
B) International Labour Organization
C) International Court of Justice
D) All of these
Answer:
D) All of these

Question 76.
The number of countries in U.N.O in 2012 was ……………
A) 115
B) 193
C) 186
D) 120
Answer:
B) 193

Question 77.
The Cold War was between the countries, …………… rarosrant )
A) USSR – America (USA)
B) USSR – Germany
C) Japan – America (USA)
D) Britain – France
Answer:
A) USSR – America (USA)

Question 78.
UNO headquarters is located at……………
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Switzerland
D) France
Answer:
B) New York

Question 79.
Panchasheel Pact was signed in
A) 1954
B) 1945
C) 1917
D) 1971
Answer:
A) 1954

Question 80.
The countries stand the first and second places in world population are
A) India and China
B) India and Russia
C) China and Russia
D) China and India
Answer:
D) China and India

Question 81.
Identify the important aspect that was result of the new processes of the World even as the war devastated countries rebuilt their economies.
A) Establishing UNO
B) Dictatorship
C) Imperialism
D) Colonisation
Answer:
A) Establishing UNO

Question 82.
This is not a specific function of United Nations Organisation
A) preserving peace
B) encouraging terrorism
C) eradication of poverty
D) ensure human rights
Answer:
B) encouraging terrorism

Question 83.
Cold war means .
A) War through propaganda and words
B) Nuclear war
C) Traditional war
D) Space war
Answer:
A) War through propaganda and words

Question 84.
The conflicts that developed between Arabs and Jews are often described as
A) Europe crisis .
B) South Asian crisis
C) West Asian crisis
D) Arab spring
Answer:
D) Arab spring

Question 85.
Dispute of Brahmaputra – Ganga is between……………..
A) Bharat – Nepal
B) Bharat – Pakistan –
C) Bharat – Bangladesh
D) Bharat – Srilanka
Answer:
C) Bharat – Bangladesh

Question 86.
It is established to continue the purpose of the League of Nations.
A) Socialist group
B) World Bank
C) Capitalist group
D) United Nations Organisation
Answer:
D) United Nations Organisation

Question 87.
The map shows Israel and Palestine. The places shown with ‘A’ belong to ……….

A) Palestine
B) Israel
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Iraq
Answer:
A) Palestine

Observe the map and answer the questions 88 & 89.

Question 88.
The country that had conflicts with India as sharing of river waters of the Ganga and Brahmaputra and illegal migration

A) Bangladesh
B) Pakistan
C) China
D) Nepal
Answer:
A) Bangladesh

Question 89.
The country whose main bone of contention is Kashmir
A) Pakistan
B) China
C) Bangladesh
D) Nepal
Answer:
A) Pakistan

Question 90.
The countries given in the map are the founders of ……………….

A) NAM .
B) UNO
C) League of Nations
D) NATO
Answer:
A) NAM

Question 91.
A war fought behind doors through propaganda and words is ……………….
A) direct war
B) cold war
C) civil war
D) nuclear war
Answer:
B) cold war

Question 92.
The first satellite of USSR is
A) Aryabhatta
B) Kukai
C) Sputnik
D) Bhaskara
Answer:
C) Sputnik

Question 93.
Bandung Conference, 1955 was significant with the formation of……………..=
A) United Nations Organization
B) Palestinian Liberation Organization
C) Non-Aligned Movement
D) World Bank
Answer:
C) Non-Aligned Movement

Question 94.
This is NOT an issue in between India and Bangladesh.
A) River water sharing
B) Implementation of welfare schemes
C) Fencing of border
D) Illegal migration
Answer:
B) Implementation of welfare schemes

Question 95.
Which prime minister gave this inspiring speech ?
………………… whereas Pakistan proclaims herself to be an Islamic state and uses religion…. we Indians have freedom to follow whatever religion we may choose.
A) Nehru
B) Lai Bahadur Sastri
C) Vajpayee
D) Indira Gandhi
Answer:
B) Lai Bahadur Sastri

Question 96.
Of the following which is wrong ?
A) Fidel Castro revolted against America
B) The fight of Fidel Castro inspired Latin American countries.
C) USA supported socialist governments like Chile
D) Che Guvera was a popular leader of Latin America.
Answer:
C) USA supported socialist governments like Chile

Question 97.
Talibans, the extreme group, belong to this country
A) Chile
B) Ghana
C) Afghanistan
D) Czechoslovakia
Answer:
C) Afghanistan

Question 98.
This city is considered a holy one for Jews, Christians and Muslims alike
A) Rome
B) Jerusalem
C) Paris
D) Mecca
Answer:
B) Jerusalem

Question 99.
Fidayeens means
A) Names and atom bombs
B) Suicide squads formed by Egypt
C) Other name of Kashmiri people
D) Arab refugees
Answer:
B) Suicide squads formed by Egypt

Question 100.
Gaza, Golan Heights and West Bank are part of:
A) Egypt
B) Israel
C) Yugoslavia
D) Indonesia
Answer:
A) Egypt

Question 101.
Cold war created intense tension in the world between
A) 1945 and 1991
B) 1945 and 1992
C) 1945 and 1900
D) 1945 and 1995
Answer:
A) 1945 and 1991

Question 102.
Fidel Castro led revolution in
A) Portugal
B) Angola
C) Latin Amercia
D) Africa
Answer:
C) Latin Amercia

Question 103.
Che Guvera led revolution in
A) U.S.S.R
B) Angola
C) Latin America
D) USA
Answer:
C) Latin America

Question 104.
………….. died in 2004 due to suspected poisoning
A) Yasser Arafat
B) Saddam Hussain
C) Gen Tito ‘
D) Abdel Nasser
Answer:
A) Yasser Arafat

Question 105.
A military coup took place in ……………in 1969
A) Palestine
B) Egypt
C) Libya
D) Iraq
Answer:
C) Libya