At which of the following was the American Declaration of Independence adopted on 4 July, 1776 ?
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Answer C (official UPSC key)Declaration of Independence adopted (4 July, 1776) at → Second Continental Congress
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Renaissance, Revolutions, Napoleon & 19th-Century Europe: 20 previous year questions
UPSC has asked 20 questions on Renaissance, Revolutions, Napoleon & 19th-Century Europe between 1994 and 2021: CDS 10 · NDA 5 · CAPF 4 · CSE 1. 14 of them came after 2015, so this is a live topic examiners keep returning to. 1 were set in Civil Services Prelims; the rest come from UPSC's other papers, which draw on the same question bank.
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Which Arab scientist could be given the credit of christening the mathematical discipline of algorithm?
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Answer A (official UPSC key)Christened the discipline of algorithm → Al-Khwarizmi
Which one of the following developments took place because of the Kansas- Nebraska Act of 1854?
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Answer A (official UPSC key)Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 → Missouri Compromise repealed; Kansas and Nebraska to decide on slavery
The treaty of Schonbrunn (1809) was signed after which one of the following battles ?
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Answer C (official UPSC key)Treaty of Schonbrunn (1809) after → Battle of Wagram
Which of the following was/were among the decisions taken by the First Continental Congress held in Philadelphia in September 1774? 1. It rejected a plan for a colonial union under the British authority. 2. It drew up a statement of grievances. 3. It agreed upon a scheme to stop trade between the Colonies and England. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Answer D (official UPSC key)First Continental Congress (September 1774) → rejected a colonial union under Britain; statement of grievances; stopped trade with England
Consider the following statements concerning the American War of Independence : 1. The Americans raised the slogan, No taxation without representation. 2. The American merchants resorted to the boycott of the British products. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Answer C (official UPSC key)American War of Independence → 'No taxation without representation'; merchants boycotted British products
Which country among the following was not a part of the Third Coalition against Napoleon ?
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Answer D (official UPSC key)Not in the Third Coalition against Napoleon → France
George Washington was made the Commander in Chief of the American forces
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Answer C (official UPSC key)George Washington made Commander in Chief → Second Continental Congress in 1775
Consider the following statements Statement I : The passing of the Coercive Acts made reconciliation between Britain and her American colonies virtually impossible. Statement II : The British Parliament, having issued the Stamp Act in 1765, repealed it later. Codes:
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Answer B (official UPSC key)Coercive Acts made reconciliation virtually impossible | Stamp Act of 1765 later repealed | II not the explanation of I
What is the meaning of the term “Humanist” used during the Renaissance in 15th entury Europe ? 1. It refers to the masters who taught grammar and rhetoric 2. It refers to the masters who taught poetry, history and moral philosophy 3. It refers to the masters who taught subjects that were connected with religion 4. It refers to masters who emphasized skills that were developed through discussion and debate Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Answer C (official UPSC key)Renaissance 'Humanist' → masters of grammar and rhetoric; of poetry, history and moral philosophy; skills through discussion and debate | NOT: religious subjects
Which of the following statements about the new style of architecture of Rome in the 15th century is / are correct ? 1. It was marked by a complete break from the past 2. It was actually a revival of the imperial Roman style 3. I he Architects familiar with classical style were employed by wealthy merchants and aristocrats Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Answer B (official UPSC key)15th-century Roman architecture → revival of the imperial Roman style; classical architects hired by merchants and aristocrats | NOT: complete break from the past
What is the meaning of the term "Humanist” used during the Renaissance in 15'h century Europe ? 1. It refers to the masters who taught grammar and rhetoric 2. It refers to the masters who taught poetry, history and moral philosophy 3. It refers to the masters who taught subjects that were connected with religion 4. It refers to masters who emphasized skills that were developed through discussion and debate Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer C (official UPSC key)Renaissance 'Humanist' → masters of grammar and rhetoric; of poetry, history and moral philosophy; skills through discussion and debate | NOT: religious subjects
Which of the following statements about the new style of architecture of Rome in the 15th century is / are correct ? 1. It was marked by a complete break from the past 2. It was actually a revival of the imperial Roman style 3. The Architects familiar with classical style were employed by wealthy merchants and aristocrats Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer B (official UPSC key)15th-century Roman architecture → revival of the imperial Roman style; classical architects hired by merchants and aristocrats | NOT: complete break from the past
Name the French revolutionary who wrote Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen.
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Answer A (official UPSC key)Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen → Olympe de Gouges
The Society of Jesus, whose followers were called Jesuits, was set-up by
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Answer D (official UPSC key)Society of Jesus set up by → Ignatius Loyola
Consider the following statements about the causes of success of the American Revolution 1. the remoteness of the American continent and British ignorance of the American continent led to the success of the Americans. 2. the fierce spirit of liberty drove the Americans to success. 3. the American military forces were superior to the British. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer B (official UPSC key)American Revolution succeeded → remoteness and British ignorance of America; fierce spirit of liberty | NOT: superior American forces
Which one among the following events was not associated with French Revolution?
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Answer C (official UPSC key)Not of the French Revolution → Battle of Concord
Which one among the following events was associated with American War of Independence?
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Answer B (official UPSC key)Of the American War of Independence → Boston Tea Party
Which one of the following statements related to the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773 during the American War of Independence is correct?
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Answer A (official UPSC key)Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773) → revolutionaries boarded the ships and threw the tea chests into the water
Consider the map given: The map shows the sea voyage route followed by.
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Answer B (official UPSC key)Map of the sea voyage route → Ferdinand Magellan
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