Wanderlust

Q. Why are the borders of some African countries straight lines?

1. It was how European powers drew up boundaries to demarcate conquered territories.
2. These borders have existed from before the establishment of the idea of nations.
3. The general consensus among the African people was that the continent required such borders.
4. The government of Africa had divided their lands in the 1700s and this was a convenient way to do so.

Q. This conference may be understood as being part of what was once dubbed as the 'scramble' between colonial powers, where participants agreed to the internationalisation of two important rivers in the continent. It took place in Europe and facilitated key colonial decisions pertaining to a neighbouring continent. Which conference is being alluded to?

1. The Berlin West Africa Conference
2. The Western Berlin Conference
3. The Munich Congo Conference
4. The Hamburg West Africa Conference

Q. The major European powers met at in 1885, to decide the fortunes of the lands in Africa.

1. Berlin
2. Munich
3. London
4. Milan

Q. S1: The Europeans started colonising Africa since it was abundant in minerals and plantations.

S2: Africans were self-sufficient and did not want to work.

Select the relevant options:

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reasons for S1
2. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent sentence
3. S1: True; S2: False
4. S1: False; S2: True

Q. When the European nation held a conference at Berlin?

1. 1888
2. 1884
3. 1885
4. 1880

Q. Imperialism abroad was associated with peace and better living conditions at home during the 19th century. Select the correct options from the following that proves this correct:

1. Rich people in England started working in farms or factories.
2. People used bulbs and fans to live a better life.
3. Better transport facilities.
4. Refrigerated ships ensured better food to people.

Q. The region of ______ river is one of the most populous countries of Africa.

1. Niger
2. Congo
3. Nile
4. Zambezi