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

In what year was the Mayflower Compact written?

  1. 1607

  2. 1620

  3. 1676

  4. 1803
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mayflower Compact was signed by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620, establishing a framework for self-government in the Plymouth Colony.

Multiple choice

Yoga practice has been in existence for

  1. 100 years

  2. 1000 years

  3. 600 years

  4. 6000 years
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Yoga is an ancient practice with roots dating back thousands of years, with estimates often citing around 5,000 to 6,000 years of history.

Multiple choice

When was Yoga founded?

  1. 1,000 years ago

  2. 5,000 years ago

  3. 2,000 years ago

  4. 10,000 years ago
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Historical evidence suggests yoga originated in ancient India, with roots dating back approximately 5,000 years.

Multiple choice history guru nanak dev ji and his teachings sufism in india political and social conditions of punjab before guru nanak dev ji guru nanak dev ji and his contemporary society

In what year was Guru Nanak Dev Ji born?

  1. 15 April 1469

  2. 19 April 1556

  3. 14 April 1556

  4. 21 April 1496
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Nanak Dev was born on 13 April 1469 in Talwandi, a village in the Sheikhupura district, to the west of Lahore. He was the founder of Sikhism and the first Guru of the Sikhs. He believed in the values of equality, fraternity, goodness, and virtue. The basis of Sikhism lies in the teachings of Guru Nanak and his successors.

Multiple choice history guru nanak dev ji and his teachings sufism in india political and social conditions of punjab before guru nanak dev ji guru nanak dev ji and his contemporary society

When Guru Nanak Ji was born in 1469 A.D. according to the Janamsakshi of Bhai Bala Ji?

  1. On full moon day of Chaitra

  2. On full moon day of Kartika

  3. On full moon day of Ashadha

  4. On full moon day of Vaisakha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Nanak Dev was born on 13 April 1469on the full moon day of Kartika in Talwandi, a village in the Sheikhupura district, to the west of Lahore. He was the founder of Sikhism and the first Guru of the Sikhs. He believed in the values of equality, fraternity, goodness, and virtue. The basis of Sikhism lies in the teachings of Guru Nanak and his successors.

Multiple choice history guru nanak dev ji and his teachings sufism in india political and social conditions of punjab before guru nanak dev ji guru nanak dev ji and his contemporary society

When did Guru Nanak Dev Ji died?

  1. 22 September 1538 A.D.

  2. 23 September 1540 A.D.

  3. 22 October 1539 A.D.

  4. 22 September 1539 A.D.
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Explanation

Guru Nanak Dev was born in 1469 in Talwandi, a village in the Sheikhupura district, to the west of Lahore. He was the founder of Sikhism and the first Guru of the Sikhs. He believed in the values of equality, fraternity, goodness, and virtue. The basis of Sikhism lies in the teachings of Guru Nanak and his successors. He died on 22 September 1939 A.D. at the age of 70 after naming Guru Angad as his successor.

Multiple choice

Women's Suffrage

  1. 15th

  2. 19th

  3. 23rd

  4. 18th
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, guaranteed that the right of citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Multiple choice

No quartering of troops

  1. 3rd

  2. 16th

  3. 20th

  4. 5th
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 3rd Amendment places restrictions on the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent, forbidding the practice in peacetime.

Multiple choice

What year did British Rule begin?

  1. 1848

  2. 1871

  3. 1854

  4. 1858
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British Crown assumed direct control of India from the East India Company through the Government of India Act 1858.

Multiple choice history south indian kingdoms rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period major dynasties of south india

Period of rule of Rashtrakutas :

  1. 647-898 A.D

  2. 896-998 A.D

  3. 768-916 A.D

  4. 753-973 A.D
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D Correct answer
Explanation
The  last ruler Keerthivarman II of Chalukya dynasty was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga in 753 AD. Dantidurga established the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled the Deccan and neighbouring areas of India from about 753 to 973 CE. The early kings of this dynasty were influenced by Hinduism and the later kings by Jainism.