About the Topic: Second World War is one of the most important topics of Modern Indian History. It covers India's involvement in World War II, British policies, political developments and the impact of the war on India's freedom struggle. Practice Second World War MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
What was the policy of Indian National Congress during IInd World War?
Correct Answer:
(A) Cooperation of Britain in the case of assurance of Complete Independence.
When World War II broke out in 1939, Britain made India belligerent without consulting Indian elected councils and also declared the Emergency. That action angered Indian officials and prompted the Congress Party to declare that India would not support the War until it had been granted Complete Independence.
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When did the IInd World War end?
Correct Answer:
(D)
1945
The Second World War commenced on September 1, 1939 with the invasion of Germany over Poland which ended after six years in 1945 with America’s atomic attack over two cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki of Japan.
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Who was the British Prime Minister of Britain during the Second World War?
Correct Answer:
(C) Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of Britain during IInd World War. His tenure was from 1940 to 1945.
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Which event is generally considered to be the first belligerent act of World War II?
Correct Answer:
(A) Germany’s attack on Poland
It is generally considered that Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, marked the beginning of World War II. This event, and the subsequent declarations of war by Great Britain and France, are widely viewed as the trigger that ignited the conflict. The invasion itself involved German forces attacking Poland from the north, south, and west.
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What were the first two western European countries that Germany invaded?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Norway and Denmark
Denmark and Norway were the first two western European countries invaded by Germany in 1940. Germany's invasion, codenamed "Operation Weserübung," began on April 9, 1940, and included both Denmark and Norway. Denmark surrendered quickly, while Norway resisted for a few weeks before also succumbing to the German occupation.