The Antarctic Treaty was signed on:
- A. 1 December 1959
- B. 1 December 1969
- C. 1 December 1972
- D. 1 December 1960
Correct Answer: A. 1 December 1959
The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-58. It entered into force in 1961 and has since been acceded to by many other nations. The total number of Parties to the Treaty is now 54. Among the signatories of the Treaty were seven countries – Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
Correct Answer: A. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
Correct Answer: C. 1642
Correct Answer: B. Benjamin Franklin (1752)
Correct Answer: C. 753 B.C.
Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.
Correct Answer: B. Nippon
Correct Answer: C. 74 alphabets