World History Mock Test Series 2026

50 High-Yield Questions (French Revolution, Russian Revolution, Nazism, Forest Society & Pastoralists). Select your answers to instantly reveal the correct option and explanation. Click “Calculate Final Score” at the bottom to evaluate your performance with standard negative marking.

1. Who among the following wrote the famous pamphlet titled ‘What is the Third Estate’?

2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of 1791 put an absolute end to the powers of the monarch. 2. In 1792–93, France became a republic, and Louis XVI was sentenced to death. 3. The Directory rule was established after the fall of the Jacobin Republic. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements about French society. 1. It was divided into three parts. 2. Only the people of Third class had to pay taxes. 3. Apart from the clergy, the Elite class also enjoyed privileges. Select the true statement/statements.

4. Consider the following statements regarding Estates General. 1. It was a political organization whose meetings were called by the emperor as per his/her wishes. 2. Its meeting was called by Louis XIV on 5 May 1789. 3. According to the pre-determined rules, all three classes had the right to cast one vote each. Select the true statement/statements.

5. What were the ideals of the French Revolution?

6. In which year did the ‘July Revolution’ take place in France?

7. Consider the following statements regarding Montesquieu. 1. He composed the book “The Spirit of the Laws.” 2. This book talks about division of power of government. Select the true statement.

8. Consider the following statements regarding the National Assembly of France. 1. The Constitution of 1791 handed over the right to make laws to the National Assembly. 2. The National Assembly was elected indirectly. 3. All citizens above 25 years of age had the right to vote. Select the true statement/statements.

9. Consider the following statements regarding the national anthem of France. 1. The name of the national anthem of France is Marseille. 2. This song was sung for the first time by the volunteers while marching towards Paris. Select the true statement.

10. Consider the following statements in the context of Russia’s situation during the First World War— 1. In the initial phase of the war, the Russian people supported the Tsar. 2. During the war, the Tsar began to attach greater importance to the advice of the Duma. 3. Due to anti-German sentiments, the name of St. Petersburg was changed to Petrograd. 4. Rasputin’s influence enhanced the popularity of the monarchy. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

11. Consider the following statements in the context of the Russian Revolution of February 1917— 1. In Petrograd, the workers’ factories and quarters were located on the right bank of the Neva River. 2. The Winter Palace and government buildings were situated on the left bank of the Neva River. 3. The movement of February 1917 began with a food crisis and a lockout. 4. In the initial phase, the Bolshevik Party directly led the movement. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

12. Consider the following statements regarding liberals. 1. He was in favour of equality of all religions. 2. These groups wanted representative based elected Government. 3. They were supporter of Universal Adult Franchise. Select the true statement/statements.

13. Select the true statement/statements regarding the Socialist Revolutionary Party. 1. It was formed in 1900 AD. 2. This was a party in the favour of Farmers. 3. Lenin did not agree with their views.

14. When was the first five-year plan started in Soviet Russia?

15. Consider the following statements with reference to European socialism. 1. Socialists were opposed to private property. 2. Cooperative i.e. collective enterprise is a form of socialism. 3. Marx believed that industrial society is a ‘capitalist’ society. Select the true statement(s).

16. Consider the following statements regarding Bloody Sunday. 1. This incident occurred in the year 1917 when a group of workers arrived in protest in front of the Czar’s palace. 2. The workers were demanding reduction in working hours to 8 hours, increase in wages and improvement in working conditions. Select the true statement.

17. Consider the following statements in the context of the rise of Nazism— 1. Adolf Hitler was born in Austria. 2. During the First World War, Hitler served as a messenger in the German Army. 3. The Treaty of Versailles influenced Hitler’s political views. 4. The original name of the Nazi Party was the German Workers’ Party. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

18. Which of the following events contributed most to Nazism becoming a mass movement?

19. Arrange the following events in chronological order— 1. The Treaty of Versailles 2. Hitler joining the German Workers’ Party 3. The failed attempt to seize Bavaria 4. The onset of the Great Depression Select the correct answer using the code given below—

20. What impact did World War I have on Germany? 1. Germany’s Mineral reserves were taken away. 2. Germany’s army was disbanded. 3. A fine of £6 billion was imposed on Germany. Select the true statement/statements.

21. When was the Fire Decree issued in Germany?

22. In which year did Germany come out of the ‘League of Nations’?

23. Consider the following statements regarding the Economic Great Depression of 1929. 1. The Great Depression started due to massive selling in the American stock market. 2. The American Great Depression had the worst impact on the German economy. Select the true statement.

24. What plan did the American government make to get Germany out of the economic crisis?

25. What were the reasons for cutting of forests by the Britisher during colonial rule? 1. For the supply of wood for the Royal Navy. 2. For the expansion of railway lines. 3. To spread commercial agricultural plantations. Select the true statement.

26. In which year was the Indian Forest Service established?

27. Consider the following statements regarding Imperial Forest Research Institute. 1. It was established in Dehradun in the year 1905. 2. The method taught here was called ‘Scientific Forestry’. Select the true statement.

28. Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Act of 1878. 1. The forest was divided into three categories: reserved, protected and rural. 2. The best forests were called ‘Reserved Forests’. The villagers could take only dry wood and special types of medicines from these forests. Select the true statement.

29. Match the name of jhum cultivation and the respective area. Name: 1. Ladang 2. Milpa 3. Chitmene 4. Chena Area: A. Sri Lanka B. Africa C. Central America D. South-East Asia

30. Why were European forest rangers against shifting cultivation? 1. The land under shifting cultivation became unfavorable for the production of Timber. 2. While burning the forest, there was a danger of other valuable trees getting burnt. 3. To avoid administrative problems of tax collection. Select the true statement.

31. What were the effects of the British taking government control of the forest trade? 1. The monopoly of forest trade was handed over to European trading companies. 2. A ban was imposed on hunting and grazing of animals by the local people. 3. Some nomadic communities were forced to work in mines and plantations. Select the true statement.

32. Who was called ‘Devasari’ or ‘Maan’?

33. Consider the following statements regarding the Blandongdiensten system. 1. This system was started by the British in Bastar. 2. In this system, in exchange for exemption from rent to the villagers, they will be provided with free wood for carrying buffaloes. Select the true statement.

34. What were Sarna, Devrakudu, Kan, Rai etc.?

35. What were the reasons for the rapid expansion of Agriculture during the Colonial period? 1. The production of commercial crops was strongly encouraged by the Britisher. 2. The forests were deemed unproductive by the Colonial Government. 3. The demand for Tea, Coffee and Rubber had increased in Europe. Select the true statement.

36. To which region did the ‘Lakota’ tribal group belong?

37. Who was the first ‘Director General of Forests’ of the country?

38. Wild animals were killed for the following reasons: 1. They wanted to civilize India. 2. To protect the farmers. 3. Killing wild animals had become part of the game. Select the true statement.

39. Consider the following statements about the people of Kalangs community. 1. They were nomadic farmers of Java. 2. In 1770 the Kalangs protested against their exploitation by attacking the Danish fort. Select the true statements.

40. Match the pastoral communities and the facts related to them. Shepherd community: 1. Golla community 2. Kurumans community 3. Raika 4. Dhangar Related facts: a. Used to rear sheep and goats b. Reared cows and buffaloes c. Belonging to Rajasthan d. Related to Maharashtra

41. In which year did the colonial government pass the Criminal Tribes Act?

42. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Grazing Tax’. 1. Tax was collected from the shepherds on every animal grazing in the pastures. 2. Initially the British themselves used to collect taxes from their servants but later this work started being done through contractors. 3. Before entering any pasture land, the shepherds had to show a pass and pay a tax. Select the true statement.

43. What were the effects of the herder tax? 1. The level of pastures started falling. 2. Animals started dying in large numbers. Select the true statement.

44. Consider the following statements regarding Maasailand. 1. It extended from Ethiopia to Tanzania. 2. The colonial powers divided Masailand. Select the true statement.

45. Consider the following statements regarding colonial rule and Masai. 1. Due to the intervention of the colonial power, the traditional age-based institution of elders and warriors was completely destroyed. 2. Discrimination between rich and poor herders increased. Select the true statement.

46. What are the upper grasslands of Uttarakhand called?

47. Consider the following statements about Dhangar community. 1. These are the shepherd community of Maharashtra. 2. They used to grow millet crop. Select the true statement.

48. Consider the following statements regarding Colonial Rule and Herders. 1. The British wanted to eliminate pastoral land for farming. 2. Under the guise of protecting forest resources, the traditional rights of herders were opposed. Select the true statement.

49. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Maasai’ community. 1. They are residents of North Africa. 2. Due to colonial rule, their condition became worse compared to the farmers there. Select the true statement.

50. ‘Raika’ community was mainly related to which area?

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