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Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa Panth on the day of Baisakhi in ________.

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  1. 1566 A.D.

  2. 1586 A.D.

  3. 1599 A.D.

  4. 1699 A.D.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh, born on 22 December 1666 was the tenth and last Guru of the SIkh faith. He was a warrior, a poet, a philosopher. He founded the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 AD on the day of Baisakhi and introduced the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times. The five Ks were Kesh - uncut hair, Kangha - a wooden comb, Kara - an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist, Kirpan - a sword or dagger, Kacchera - short breeches.

What was the immediate cause of battle of Bhangani?

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  1. Sikhs did not allow the marriage party of Bhim Chand's son to pass through Paonta Sahib which was on its way to Garhwal

  2. Old enmity between Guru Gobind Singh and Bhim Chand

  3. Recruitment of 500 Pathans in Guru Gobind Singh's army

  4. Guru Gobind Singh was against idol worship

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Correct Option: A

When the battle of Bhangani was fought?

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  1. 1699 A.D.

  2. 1688 A.D.

  3. 1677 A.D.

  4. 1666 A.D.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Battle of Bhangani was the first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh with hill Chieftains. It was fought on September 18, 1688 at Bhangani near Paonta Sahib. The battle resulted in the death of several of the Guru's and the Pir's disciples, including the two sons of the Pir.

Guru Gobind Singh was assassinated by __________.

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  1. Mughal

  2. Hindu

  3. Afghan Pathan

  4. Sikh

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Correct Option: C

When Guru Gobind Singh Ji died?

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  1. 1666

  2. 1696

  3. 1699

  4. 1708

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Correct Option: D

The Chancellor of Prussia and main architect for the unification of Germany who believed in the policy of 'Blood and Iron' was________.

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  1. Garibaldi

  2. Mettemich

  3. Count Cavour

  4. Otto von Bismarck

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bismarck, the Chancellor of Prussia was the architect of unified Germany. As a far-sighted statesman he believed that bursts of sentiments have no place in politics. He firmly believed that he could achieve his objective of unification of Germany by the policy of blood and iron. He was known as the man of 'blood and iron' or iron chancellor as he used methods of force.

The ruler of Prussia during the unification of Germany was _______.

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  1. Victor Emmanuel II

  2. Nicholas II

  3. Kaiser William I

  4. Napoleon Bonaparte

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Correct Option: C
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 Three wars over seven years – with Austria, Denmark and France – ended in Prussian victory and completed the process of unification. In January 1871, the Prussian king, William I, was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles. 

What did the term Anschluss mean to Hitler and the Germans?

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  1. Surprise attack on enemy forces

  2. The purification of the Aryan race

  3. In invasion of France and Britain

  4. The unification of Germany and Austria

  5. Secret police force

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Anschluss referred to the unification of Germany and Austria. The idea of uniting Germany and Austria had been discussed for many years, but no such plan came to fruition until Hitler annexed Austria before World War II.

In which year did Italy emerge as an independent nation state?

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  1. 1861

  2. 1870

  3. 1871

  4. 1817

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Correct Option: C
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Italy emerged as an independent nation in 1871 with Victor Emmanuel as the king of united Italy. 

Who among the following was not connected with the unification of Italy?

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  1. Mazzini

  2. Cavour

  3. Garibaldi

  4. Pope

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rome, which was the seat of the Pope refused to become a part of the Italian State. In 1870, Prussia attacked France and the Pope stopped getting support from the French king. Rome was forcibly entered into and occupied by the Italians.