General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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6,461.

Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement?

A.

Subhas Chandra Bose

B.

Jawaharlal Nehru

C.

Mahatma Gandhi

D.

Bhagat Singh

E.

Sardar Patel

Correct answer is C

Mahatma Gandhi led the Indian independence movement through nonviolent resistance.

6,462.

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

A.

Economic differences

B.

Disputes over slavery

C.

Territorial expansion

D.

Religious conflicts

E.

Foreign intervention

Correct answer is B

The main cause of the American Civil War was disputes over slavery.

6,463.

What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?

A.

To prevent communism

B.

To rebuild Europe

C.

To create NATO

D.

To colonize Africa

E.

To establish trade routes

Correct answer is B

The Marshall Plan was an American initiative to rebuild Europe after World War II.

6,464.

Which explorer is credited with discovering the sea route to India?

A.

Christopher Columbus

B.

Vasco da Gama

C.

Ferdinand Magellan

D.

Bartolomeu Dias

E.

Amerigo Vespucci

Correct answer is B

Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in 1498.

6,465.

Which ancient empire was ruled by King Nebuchadnezzar II?

A.

Assyrian Empire

B.

Babylonian Empire

C.

Persian Empire

D.

Hittite Empire

E.

Sumerian Empire

Correct answer is B

King Nebuchadnezzar II ruled the Babylonian Empire, famous for the Hanging Gardens.