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Multiple choice general knowledge history

When and where did adolf Hitler born?

  1. 20th April 1889 Berlin

  2. 20th April 1889 Germany

  3. 22th April 1889 Munich

  4. 20th April 1889 Austria
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn, Austria (then Austria-Hungary). While Option B says Germany, Austria is the correct birthplace. Options A and B incorrectly state the location as Berlin and Germany respectively. Option C incorrectly states both the date (April 22) and location (Munich).

Multiple choice general knowledge history

In 1918, Hitler was admitted to a field Hospital for what?

  1. Grenade blast wound

  2. Commendation for Bravery

  3. Gun Shot wound

  4. mustard gas attack
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In October 1918, Hitler was temporarily blinded by a mustard gas attack during a British bombardment near Ypres, Belgium. He was evacuated to a military hospital in Pasewalk, Germany, where he recovered. This traumatic wartime experience significantly influenced his later political worldview.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Hitler contributed to the design of which automobile?

  1. Porsche

  2. Mercedes Benz

  3. Volkswagen

  4. Audi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hitler was involved in the development of the Volkswagen Beetle, commissioning Ferdinand Porsche to design a 'people's car' (Volkswagen in German). The Volkswagen Beetle became one of the most iconic cars in history. Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and Audi were not the cars Hitler contributed to designing.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Choose the Country Where Women arn't allowed to Drive a Car!

  1. Srilanka

  2. Iran

  3. Iraq

  4. SAudi Arabia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This question refers to Saudi Arabia, which was the only country in the world that prohibited women from driving until September 2018, when the ban was lifted. Sri Lanka, Iran, and Iraq all allow women to drive. Note that this information is now historical as the ban has been lifted.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

During the Indian freedom struggle, The Deccan Educational Society was founded by ?

  1. B.G. Tilak

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. G.K. Gokhale

  4. M.G. Ranade
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Deccan Educational Society was founded in 1884 by Mahadev Govind Ranade along with other social reformers. While Tilak, Gokhale, and Dadabhai Naoroji were all prominent figures in India's freedom struggle and education, M.G. Ranade was specifically the founder of this particular society. The society aimed to promote national education.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who is the Chairman of the Twelfth Finance Commission ?

  1. C. Rangarajan

  2. N. N. Vohra

  3. Bimal Jalan

  4. Vijay Kelkar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. C. Rangarajan was the Chairman of the Twelfth Finance Commission (2004-2009). The Finance Commission recommends distribution of finances between Center and States. Rangarajan, a former RBI Governor, headed this commission. N.N. Vohra, Bimal Jalan, and Vijay Kelkar have held other important positions but were not Twelfth Finance Commission chairs.