All Categories MCQs
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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
68131
The 'Berlin Airlift' was a response to:
Answer:
The Soviet blockade of West Berlin
In 1948, the Soviet Union blocked all rail, road, and canal access to West Berlin. The Allies responded by airlifting supplies to the city for nearly a year.
68132
What was the primary goal of the 'Marshall Plan'?
Answer:
To rebuild war-torn European economies
The Marshall Plan (European Recovery Program) provided over $12 billion in economic aid to Western Europe to rebuild economies and prevent the spread of communism.
68133
The 'Truman Doctrine' was a policy directed at blocking the expansion of:
Answer:
Communism
Announced in 1947, the Truman Doctrine pledged American support for democracies against authoritarian threats, specifically targeting the containment of Soviet communist expansion (Containment Policy).
68134
The term 'Iron Curtain' was famously coined by which leader to describe the division of Europe?
Answer:
Winston Churchill
In a 1946 speech in Fulton, Missouri, Winston Churchill declared that an 'Iron Curtain' had descended across the continent, separating the Soviet sphere from the West.
68135
The 'Mau Mau' fought for land and freedom in:
Answer:
Kenya
The uprising was a key factor in convincing the British to grant independence to Kenya.
68136
Who was the first Prime Minister of the sovereign state of Bangladesh?
Answer:
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is considered the 'Father of the Nation' of Bangladesh.
68137
The 'Velvet Divorce' refers to the peaceful split of:
Answer:
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia peacefully split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993.
68138
Which African country was never colonized, but was occupied by Italy 1936-1941?
Answer:
Ethiopia
Ethiopia (Abyssinia) maintained its independence aside from the brief Italian occupation.
68139
The 'Swadeshi Movement' in India encouraged:
Answer:
Boycott of British goods
Swadeshi aimed to improve economic self-sufficiency and hurt British economic interests.
68140
Who was the first president of the Republic of Indonesia?
Answer:
Sukarno
Sukarno proclaimed independence in 1945 and served as the first president.