HP Daily GK brings you 30 important exam-oriented European History GK questions for HPPSC, HP Patwari, HP Police, HP Clerk, and other HP Government exams.
These European History MCQs are based on the latest HP Patwari syllabus and previous year question trends.
All questions are provided in both English and Hindi for better understanding.
The candidates preparing for HP Patwari must practice these multiple choice questions as they are based purely on HP Patwari exam syllabus.
📘 Current GK Topic: European History (as per HP Patwari Syllabus)
European History MCQs for HP Patwari Exam
These European History MCQs are extremely useful for World History preparation in HP Patwari and HPPSC exams.
⚡ Quick Revision – European History
- French Revolution began in 1789
- Industrial Revolution started in Britain
- Germany unified in 1871 (Bismarck)
- Italy unified in 1861 (Garibaldi)
- First World War: 1914–1918
- Russian Revolution: 1917 (Lenin)
- Second World War: 1939–1945
- United Nations formed in 1945
👉 Most Important for Exams: World Wars + Revolutions (1789, 1917, 1939)
📊 One-Line Table
| Topic/Act | Year | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| French Revolution | 1789 | End of monarchy in France |
| Industrial Revolution | 18th century | Machine-based production |
| Unification of Germany | 1871 | Led by Bismarck |
| Unification of Italy | 1861 | Led by Garibaldi |
| First World War | 1914–1918 | Global conflict begins |
| Russian Revolution | 1917 | Rise of socialism |
| Second World War | 1939–1945 | Deadliest war |
| United Nations | 1945 | Global peace organization |
📢 Why This Topic is Important for HP Exams
- Frequently asked in HP Patwari GK Questions
- Covers World History section of HPPSC/HPRCA syllabus
- Direct questions on years + personalities
- High scoring topic (2–4 questions expected)
🧠 European History – Quick Notes
🔹 French Revolution
- Began in 1789
- Storming of Bastille (14 July)
- End of monarchy (Louis XVI)
- ⭐ Reign of Terror – Robespierre
🔹 Industrial Revolution
- Started in Britain
- Machine-based production
- Growth of factories & urbanization
- Steam engine invention
🔹 Unification of Germany
- Led by Otto von Bismarck
- Completed in 1871
- Policy: Blood and Iron
🔹 Unification of Italy
- Leaders: Garibaldi, Cavour
- Completed in 1861
- Role of nationalism
🔹 First World War
- Duration: 1914–1918
- Cause: Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
- ⭐ Treaty of Versailles (1919)
🔹 League of Nations
- Formed in 1920
- Aim: Maintain peace
- Failed to stop WWII
🔹 Russian Revolution
- Year: 1917
- Leader: Lenin
- End of Tsar rule
- Rise of Socialism
🔹 Fascism in Italy
- Leader: Mussolini
- Dictatorship system
- Against democracy
🔹 Nazism in Germany
- Leader: Hitler
- Racial superiority ideology
- Expansion policy
🔹 Second World War
- Duration: 1939–1945
- Axis vs Allies
- Atomic bomb on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
🔹 United Nations Organization
- Established in 1945
- HQ: New York
- Aim: World peace
📅 Important Dates of European History
- 1789 – French Revolution
- 1861 – Italy unified
- 1871 – Germany unified
- 1914 – First World War begins
- 1917 – Russian Revolution
- 1939 – Second World War begins
- 1945 – WWII ends + UN formed
👤 Important Personalities – European History
- Napoleon Bonaparte
- Otto von Bismarck
- Vladimir Lenin
- Benito Mussolini
- Adolf Hitler
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Europe shaped modern world politics
- Revolutions ended monarchies
- World Wars are most important for exams
- 1917 & 1939 are highly repeated years
- UN replaced League of Nations
⏱️ Time Suggested: 30 Minutes
📘 Level: 10+2 Level
🎯 Useful For: HPPSC, HPRCA HP Patwari, HP Police, HP Clerk, TET
🎯 Exam Tip for Students
European History is a high-scoring topic in HP Patwari and HPPSC exams.
Questions are frequently asked from World Wars, Revolutions, and important personalities like Bismarck, Lenin, Hitler, and Mussolini.
European History MCQs
Q1. The French Revolution began in which year?
फ्रांसीसी क्रांति किस वर्ष शुरू हुई?
A. 1776 B. 1789
C. 1799 D. 1804
A. 1776 B. 1789
C. 1799 D. 1804
Q2. Which prison was attacked during the French Revolution?
फ्रांसीसी क्रांति के दौरान किस जेल पर हमला किया गया?
A. Bastille B. Versailles
C. Louvre D. Tuileries
A. बैस्टील B. वर्साय
C. लूव्र D. ट्यूलरीज
Q3. Who led the Reign of Terror?
आतंक के शासन का नेतृत्व किसने किया?
A. Napoleon B. Robespierre
C. Louis XVI D. Voltaire
A. नेपोलियन B. रोबेस्पियर
C. लुई XVI D. वोल्टेयर
Q4. Industrial Revolution started in which country?
औद्योगिक क्रांति किस देश में शुरू हुई?
A. France B. Germany
C. Britain D. USA
A. फ्रांस B. जर्मनी
C. ब्रिटेन D. अमेरिका
Q5. Main feature of Industrial Revolution was?
औद्योगिक क्रांति की मुख्य विशेषता क्या थी?
A. Agriculture
B. Machine production
C. Trade monopoly
D. Colonization
A. कृषि
B. मशीन उत्पादन
C. व्यापार एकाधिकार
D. उपनिवेशवाद
Q6. Who unified Germany?
जर्मनी का एकीकरण किसने किया?
A. Hitler B. Bismarck
C. Kaiser Wilhelm D. Lenin
A. हिटलर B. बिस्मार्क
C. कैसर विल्हेम D. लेनिन
Q7. Unification of Germany was completed in?
जर्मनी का एकीकरण कब पूरा हुआ?
A. 1866 B. 1871
C. 1885 D. 1890
A. 1866 B. 1871
C. 1885 D. 1890
Q8. Who unified Italy?
इटली का एकीकरण किसने किया?
A. Garibaldi B. Mussolini
C. Napoleon D. Lenin
A. गैरीबाल्डी B. मुसोलिनी
C. नेपोलियन D. लेनिन
Q9. Italy was unified in which year?
इटली का एकीकरण किस वर्ष हुआ?
A. 1859 B. 1861
C. 1871 D. 1880
A. 1859 B. 1861
C. 1871 D. 1880
Q10. First World War started in?
प्रथम विश्व युद्ध कब शुरू हुआ?
A. 1912 B. 1914
C. 1916 D. 1918
A. 1912 B. 1914
C. 1916 D. 1918
Q11. Immediate cause of WWI was?
प्रथम विश्व युद्ध का तात्कालिक कारण क्या था?
A. Treaty of Versailles
B. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
C. Industrial Revolution
D. League of Nations
A. वर्साय संधि
B. आर्चड्यूक फ्रांज फर्डिनेंड की हत्या
C. औद्योगिक क्रांति
D. राष्ट्र संघ
Q12. League of Nations was formed in?
राष्ट्र संघ की स्थापना कब हुई?
A. 1918 B. 1919
C. 1920 D. 1921
A. 1918 B. 1919
C. 1920 D. 1921
Q13. Russian Revolution took place in?
रूसी क्रांति कब हुई?
A. 1905 B. 1917
C. 1922 D. 1930
A. 1905 B. 1917
C. 1922 D. 1930
Q14. Leader of Russian Revolution was?
रूसी क्रांति के नेता कौन थे?
A. Stalin B. Lenin
C. Trotsky D. Marx
A. स्टालिन B. लेनिन
C. ट्रॉट्स्की D. मार्क्स
Q15. Socialism is associated with?
समाजवाद किससे संबंधित है?
A. Capitalism B. Equality
C. Imperialism D. Democracy
A. पूंजीवाद B. समानता
C. साम्राज्यवाद D. लोकतंत्र
Q16. Fascism originated in which country?
फासीवाद किस देश में उत्पन्न हुआ?
A. Germany B. Italy
C. France D. Russia
A. जर्मनी B. इटली
C. फ्रांस D. रूस
Q17. Leader of Fascism in Italy was?
इटली में फासीवाद का नेता कौन था?
A. Hitler B. Mussolini
C. Lenin D. Stalin
A. हिटलर B. मुसोलिनी
C. लेनिन D. स्टालिन
Q18. Nazism developed in which country?
नाजीवाद किस देश में विकसित हुआ?
A. Italy B. Germany
C. France D. Russia
A. इटली B. जर्मनी
C. फ्रांस D. रूस
Q19. Leader of Nazi Germany was?
नाजी जर्मनी का नेता कौन था?
A. Mussolini B. Hitler
C. Stalin D. Lenin
A. मुसोलिनी B. हिटलर
C. स्टालिन D. लेनिन
Q20. Second World War began in?
द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध कब शुरू हुआ?
A. 1935 B. 1937
C. 1939 D. 1941
A. 1935 B. 1937
C. 1939 D. 1941
Q21. WWII ended in?
द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध कब समाप्त हुआ?
A. 1944 B. 1945
C. 1946 D. 1947
A. 1944 B. 1945
C. 1946 D. 1947
Q22. Atomic bomb was dropped on?
परमाणु बम कहाँ गिराया गया?
A. Berlin B. Hiroshima
C. Tokyo D. Moscow
A. बर्लिन B. हिरोशिमा
C. टोक्यो D. मॉस्को
Q23. United Nations was established in?
संयुक्त राष्ट्र की स्थापना कब हुई?
A. 1944 B. 1945
C. 1946 D. 1947
A. 1944 B. 1945
C. 1946 D. 1947
Q24. Headquarters of UN is in?
संयुक्त राष्ट्र का मुख्यालय कहाँ है?
A. London B. Paris
C. New York D. Geneva
A. लंदन B. पेरिस
C. न्यूयॉर्क D. जिनेवा
Q25. Treaty of Versailles ended?
वर्साय की संधि ने किसे समाप्त किया?
A. WWII B. WWI
C. Cold War D. French Revolution
A. द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध B. प्रथम विश्व युद्ध
C. शीत युद्ध D. फ्रांसीसी क्रांति
Q26. Who became Emperor of France?
फ्रांस का सम्राट कौन बना?
A. Louis XVI B. Napoleon
C. Robespierre D. Marx
A. लुई XVI B. नेपोलियन
C. रोबेस्पियर D. मार्क्स
Q27. Bolsheviks were led by?
बोल्शेविकों का नेतृत्व किसने किया?
A. Stalin B. Lenin
C. Hitler D. Mussolini
A. स्टालिन B. लेनिन
C. हिटलर D. मुसोलिनी
Q28. Fascism believes in?
फासीवाद किसमें विश्वास करता है?
A. Democracy B. Dictatorship
C. Socialism D. Equality
A. लोकतंत्र B. तानाशाही
C. समाजवाद D. समानता
Q29. Nazi ideology promoted?
नाजी विचारधारा किसे बढ़ावा देती थी?
A. Equality B. Racial superiority
C. Democracy D. Socialism
A. समानता B. नस्लीय श्रेष्ठता
C. लोकतंत्र D. समाजवाद
Q30. UNO replaced which organization?
संयुक्त राष्ट्र ने किस संगठन का स्थान लिया?
A. NATO
B. League of Nations
C. Warsaw Pact
D. EU
A. नाटो
B. राष्ट्र संघ
C. वारसा पैक्ट
D. यूरोपीय संघ
Answers:
1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C, 5-B,
6-B, 7-B, 8-A, 9-B, 10-B
11-B, 12-C, 13-B, 14-B, 15-B,
16-B, 17-B, 18-B, 19-B, 20-C
21-B, 22-B, 23-B, 24-C, 25-B,
26-B, 27-B, 28-B, 29-B, 30-B
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