HomeUPSCThe flashpoint of the First World War is generally regarded as the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, during a state visit to……………. 23. The flashpoint of the First World War is generally regarded as the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, during a state visit to…………….By Admin / October 4, 2025 A. london B. paris C. sarajevo D. damascus ✅ The correct answer is option C.