UPSC- IAS (Main), IFS (Main) / SSC GK Questions 2014

UPSC - CDS, NDA/ NA, IAS (Main), IFS (Main), SSC GK Questions

Question 1. England, France and Russia had several colonies. While those powerful nations who did not have colonies wanted for economic imperiaalism, which was one of important causes of first world war. Which Europeans strongholds has no colonies?
Ans. Germany and Italy

Question 2. In Pre-World War-1 period, two big alliances were formed, who fought together in first world war with a tittle manupulation in alliances. What were these two groups?
Ans. Triple Alliance and Triple Entente ( The Allies )

Question 3. Germany, Australia and Italy were part of Triple Alliance. Who were the part of Triple Entente?
Ans. France, Russia and England

Question 4. Peace efforts were made in Europe in pre-world war-1 period, which failed. Declaration of Paris was such one effort. When was it happened?
Ans. 1856

Question 5. Two Hague conferences took place to maintain peace in Europe. First  took place in 1889. When was second held?
Ans. 1907

Question 6. Moroccan crisis took place in 1905. It arose to the annexation of Bosnia in 1908 from which country?
Ans. Australia

Question 7. Other international wars and crisis which opened the path for first world war crisis of Aagdir in 1911 and Balkan wars in...........
Ans. 1912

Question 8. Immediate cause of first world war was assassination of Australia Archduke by a Serbian nationalist on June 28, 1914. in Bosnia. What was his name?
Ans. Archduke Ferdinand

Question 9. Italy was part of Triple Alliance but joined other group (Allies) for sake of territorial gains. This happened in...................
Ans. 1915

Question 10. Many new world powers joined the first world war later on. On which side Japan fought the first world war?
Ans. The Allies