Explorers — Set 2
Famous People · अन्वेषक · Questions 11–20 of 50
Which 14th-century traveler from Morocco is known for extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe?
Correct Answer: A. Ibn Battuta
The correct answer is Ibn Battuta. Ibn Battuta traveled widely for decades across the Islamic world and beyond, including regions in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, and China. His travel narrative, the 'Rihla', is an important historical source on medieval societies. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Who made the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953?
Correct Answer: D. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
The correct answer is Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit on May 29, 1953, during a British expedition led by John Hunt. Their climb became a landmark achievement in mountaineering history. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which Chinese admiral led seven major naval expeditions across the Indian Ocean in the 15th century?
Correct Answer: D. Zheng He
The correct answer is Zheng He. Zheng He commanded large Ming-era fleets that sailed to Southeast Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and East Africa. These voyages strengthened diplomatic and trade connections across the Indian Ocean world. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Who was the first human to travel into outer space and orbit the Earth in 1961?
Correct Answer: A. Yuri Gagarin
The correct answer is Yuri Gagarin. Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth on April 12, 1961, aboard Vostok 1. His flight lasted about 108 minutes and marked a major milestone in early human spaceflight. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which explorer is known for the 16th-century conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru?
Correct Answer: D. Francisco Pizarro
The correct answer is Francisco Pizarro. Francisco Pizarro led Spanish forces that captured the Inca ruler Atahualpa and contributed to the collapse of the Inca Empire. His campaigns helped establish Spanish control in parts of South America. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Amerigo Vespucci, after whom the Americas are named, was an explorer from which country?
Correct Answer: C. Italy
The correct answer is 'Italy'. Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer and navigator. His letters and accounts influenced European mapmakers, and the name 'America' was popularized on early 16th-century maps in his honor.
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932?
Correct Answer: D. Amelia Earhart
The correct answer is Amelia Earhart. Amelia Earhart flew solo across the Atlantic in 1932, becoming an aviation pioneer and international icon. Her later disappearance in 1937 during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe remains a famous mystery. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which explorer is associated with identifying Lake Victoria as a major source of the Nile River?
Correct Answer: C. John Hanning Speke
The correct answer is John Hanning Speke. John Hanning Speke identified Lake Victoria as a major source of the Nile in 1858. His conclusion was debated at the time, but Lake Victoria is recognized as one of the principal reservoirs feeding the White Nile. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Who first descended to the deepest known part of the ocean, the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, in 1960?
Correct Answer: C. Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard
The correct answer is Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard. Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard reached the Challenger Deep in 1960 aboard the bathyscaphe 'Trieste'. Their descent was a landmark achievement in deep-sea exploration. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which explorer is known for leading the Spanish campaign that brought down the Aztec Empire in 1521?
Correct Answer: D. Hernán Cortés
The correct answer is Hernán Cortés. Hernán Cortés led the Spanish expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire. He formed alliances with groups opposed to Aztec rule, which played a significant role in the conquest. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.