History ยท General Awareness
World Leaders and Politicians
3,632 Questions
Test your knowledge with a variety of questions focusing on prominent world leaders, historical politicians, and their significant policies. Topics include American presidents, global civil rights leaders, and international treaties. This forms a crucial part of general awareness preparation for SSC, banking, and civil services exams.
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World Leaders and Politicians Questions
Who were the main administrators of equity?
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The king's judges.
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The chancellor.
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The master of the rolls.
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The vice-chancellor.
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The chancellor was the chief administrator of equity.
Which famous politician stayed at the YMCA Hostel in Washington, D.C.?
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Barack Obama
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Bill Clinton
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George W. Bush
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Ronald Reagan
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Barack Obama was a famous politician who stayed at the YMCA Hostel in Washington, D.C.
Which famous politician stayed at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.?
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Richard Nixon
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Bill Clinton
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George W. Bush
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Barack Obama
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Richard Nixon was a famous politician who stayed at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
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John Roberts
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Clarence Thomas
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Stephen Breyer
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Samuel Alito
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John Roberts has been the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court since 2005.
Who was Barack Obama's Vice President?
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Joe Biden
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Hillary Clinton
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John McCain
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Sarah Palin
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Joe Biden was Barack Obama's Vice President.
What was the name of the White House intern who had an affair with President Bill Clinton?
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Monica Lewinsky
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Linda Tripp
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Paula Jones
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Hillary Clinton
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Monica Lewinsky was a White House intern who had an affair with President Bill Clinton in the late 1990s. The scandal led to Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives, although he was acquitted by the Senate.
What was the name of the special prosecutor who investigated the Watergate Scandal?
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Archibald Cox
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Leon Jaworski
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Elliot Richardson
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Henry Petersen
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Archibald Cox was the special prosecutor who investigated the Watergate Scandal. He was appointed by Attorney General Elliot Richardson in 1973.
What was the name of the journalist who broke the story of the Watergate Scandal?
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Bob Woodward
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Carl Bernstein
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Ben Bradlee
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Katharine Graham
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Bob Woodward was the journalist who broke the story of the Watergate Scandal. He worked for the Washington Post at the time.
What was the name of the independent counsel who investigated the Whitewater controversy?
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Kenneth Starr
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Robert Fiske
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Joseph diGenova
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George Conway
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Kenneth Starr was the independent counsel who investigated the Whitewater controversy. He was appointed by Attorney General Janet Reno in 1994.
What was the name of the journalist who broke the story of the Swift Boat Scandal?
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Dan Rather
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Mary Mapes
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Mike Wallace
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Ed Bradley
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Explanation
Mary Mapes was the journalist who broke the story of the Swift Boat Scandal. She worked for CBS News at the time.
What was the name of the independent counsel who investigated the Obama Scandals?
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Eric Holder
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Loretta Lynch
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Sally Yates
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Preet Bharara
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Eric Holder was the independent counsel who investigated the Obama Scandals. He was appointed by Attorney General Eric Holder in 2009.
Who was one of the most prominent leaders of the Italian Risorgimento?
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Giuseppe Garibaldi.
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Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour.
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Giuseppe Mazzini.
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Vittorio Emanuele II.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi was a military leader and one of the most prominent figures of the Italian Risorgimento.
What was the name of the first king of unified Italy?
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Vittorio Emanuele II.
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Umberto I.
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Victor Emmanuel III.
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Charles Albert.
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Vittorio Emanuele II was the first king of unified Italy.
Which U.S. President signed the Executive Order 12898, which directed federal agencies to address environmental justice concerns?
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Bill Clinton
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Barack Obama
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George W. Bush
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Ronald Reagan
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President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 12898 in 1994, requiring federal agencies to identify and address disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations.
Who was the running mate of Joe Biden?
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Kamala Harris
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Elizabeth Warren
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Bernie Sanders
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Cory Booker
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Kamala Harris was the running mate of Joe Biden in the 2020 United States presidential election.