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World History

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Q1. In which year did the Soviet Union dissolve into 15 Republics?
(A) 1989
(B) 1990
(C) 1991
(D) 1992
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Soviet Union (USSR) formally dissolved on 26 December 1991, ending the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It had consisted of 15 Soviet republics at dissolution; Russia became the principal successor state.
Q2. Vasco da Gama came to India in and landed at:
(A) 1488, Calicut
(B) 1489, Calicut
(C) 1498, Calicut
(D) 1492, Calicut
Answer: (C)
Exp: Vasco da Gama reached Calicut (Kozhikode) on 20 May 1498, opening a direct maritime route from Europe to India around the Cape of Good Hope.
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