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What was the unique about the way in which these three Indian states slipped into British hands - Satara in 1848, Jhansi in 1853 and Nagpur in 1854?

Answer

Because of the Doctrine of Lapse; if Hindu rulers did not have direct natural heirs, the British would impose their rule.

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The first country to make a constitution

A) Russia B) United States
C) France D) North Korea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) United States

Explanation:

The United States Constitution, ratified June 21, 1788, was influenced by the writings of Polybius, Locke, Montesquieu, and others. The document became a benchmark for republicanism and codified constitutions written thereafter. The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Constitution was passed on May 3, 1791.

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Which describes how Africa was divided into countries?

A) Ethnic groups were each given their own country B) Artificial political unity was attempted
C) Boundaries were made according to language similarities D) Nomadic peoples were given control of their lands
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ethnic groups were each given their own country

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Which dynasty was responsible for the Mahabalipuram monuments near Chennai?

Answer

Pallava

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French Revolution was started in the Year ?

A) 1786 B) 1787
C) 1788 D) 1789
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1789

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The bankruptcy of which company initiated the Panic of 1873?

A) Republic Steel Company B) Jay Cooke & Company
C) Standard Oil Company D) Century Building Society
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jay Cooke & Company

Explanation:

Jay Cooke & Company, a major component of the United States banking establishment, found itself unable to market several million dollars in Northern Pacific Railway bonds in september 1873. Cooke's firm, like many others, had invested heavily in the railroads.

 

Hence, the bankruptcy of Jay Cooke & company initiated the Panic of 1873.

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Wilhelm I was declared kaiser of Germany in

A) 1797 B) 1841
C) 1871 D) 1914
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1871

Explanation:

In Germany, Kaiser means 'Emperor'. On 18th January, 1871 Wilhelm I was declared as Kaiser of Germany.

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What resulted from the French and Indian war?

A) British lost its Canadian territory B) France acquired its Canadian territory
C) France lost its Canadian territory D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) France lost its Canadian territory

Explanation:

The Seven Years’ War, a global conflict known in America as the French and Indian War, ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, Great Britain, and Spain.

The Seven Years’ War ended with the signing of the treaties of Hubertusburg and Paris in February 1763. In the Treaty of Paris, France lost all claims to Canada and gave Louisiana to Spain, while Britain received Spanish Florida, Upper Canada, and various French holdings overseas. The treaty ensured the colonial and maritime supremacy of Britain and strengthened the 13 American colonies by removing their European rivals to the north and the south.

The British victory in the French and Indian War had a great impact on the British Empire. Firstly, it meant a great expansion of British territorial claims in the New World. But the cost of the war had greatly enlarged Britain's debt.

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