History

Historical Dates and Events

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Historical Dates and Events form the core chronological framework for studying history. This practice hub includes questions on ancient civilizations, medieval empires, and major historical battles. Familiarity with these dates is essential for cracking the general awareness section of competitive exams.

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Historical Dates and Events Questions

Multiple choice

The Hijra era (Calendar) started in

  1. 570 A.D.

  2. 720 A.D.

  3. 725 A.D.

  4. 622 A.D.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Hijri era began in 622 AD, marking the migration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.

Multiple choice

The battle of Plassey was fought in the year

  1. 1526

  2. 1650

  3. 1761

  4. 1757
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies in 1757.

Multiple choice

When did Vasco da Gama come to India?

  1. 1498

  2. 1496

  3. 1494

  4. None of these.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, arrived at Calicut on the Malabar Coast of India in 1498.

Multiple choice

Alexander invaded India in the year

  1. 326 BC

  2. 400 BC

  3. 712 AD

  4. 847 BC
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander the Great invaded the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent in 326 BC, leading to the Battle of the Hydaspes against King Porus.

Multiple choice

Vasco Da Gama reached Calicut in

  1. 1495

  2. 1496

  3. 1498

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, arrived in Calicut, India, in 1498, marking the discovery of the sea route from Europe to India.

Multiple choice

The Ming Dynasty ruled China for

  1. 200 years

  2. 300 years

  3. 400 years

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ming Dynasty ruled from 1368 to 1644, which is a duration of 276 years. Among the provided choices, 300 years is the closest approximation.

Multiple choice

Aryans came to India in the year

  1. 1300 B.C.

  2. 1400 B.C.

  3. 1500 B.C.

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Historians generally estimate the arrival of the Indo-Aryan people in the Indian subcontinent to be around 1500 B.C.

Multiple choice

The stamp act was passed by Britain in

  1. 1764

  2. 1765

  3. 1766

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The British Parliament passed the Stamp Act in 1765, which imposed a direct tax on the American colonies.