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

At what age did Mahavira renounce the world?

  1. 28

  2. 30

  3. 32

  4. 34
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahavira renounced the world at the age of 30.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Arthashastra written?

  1. 4th century BCE

  2. 3rd century BCE

  3. 2nd century BCE

  4. 1st century BCE
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Arthashastra is believed to have been written in the 3rd century BCE.

Multiple choice

When was the Yoga Sutras written?

  1. 2nd century BCE

  2. 4th century BCE

  3. 6th century BCE

  4. 8th century BCE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Yoga Sutras is believed to have been written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BCE.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Battle of Marathon take place?

  1. 480 BC

  2. 490 BC

  3. 470 BC

  4. 460 BC
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Marathon occurred in 490 BC, marking a crucial event in the Greco-Persian Wars.

Multiple choice

In which year did Alexander the Great invade Avanti?

  1. 326 BCE

  2. 325 BCE

  3. 324 BCE

  4. 323 BCE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander the Great invaded Avanti in 326 BCE.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Saravali written?

  1. 5th century

  2. 6th century

  3. 7th century

  4. 8th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Saravali is believed to have been written in the 6th century CE.

Multiple choice

What is the earliest known evidence of bread making in India?

  1. 6000 BCE

  2. 3000 BCE

  3. 1000 BCE

  4. 500 BCE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Archaeological evidence suggests that bread making in India dates back to 6000 BCE, with the discovery of charred wheat and barley grains at Mehrgarh in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Danish East India Company establish its first trading post in India?

  1. 1616

  2. 1620

  3. 1624

  4. 1628
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Danish East India Company established its first trading post in India at Tranquebar in 1620.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Danish East India Company lose its monopoly on trade with India?

  1. 1772

  2. 1776

  3. 1780

  4. 1784
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Danish East India Company lost its monopoly on trade with India in 1772.

Multiple choice

In which year did Denmark sell its Indian possessions to the British?

  1. 1845

  2. 1850

  3. 1855

  4. 1860
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Denmark sold its Indian possessions to the British in 1845.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first recorded cricket match played?

  1. 1550

  2. 1660

  3. 1770

  4. 1880
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first recorded cricket match was played in Sussex, England in 1660.

Multiple choice

When did George Washington die?

  1. December 14, 1799

  2. December 15, 1799

  3. December 16, 1799

  4. December 17, 1799
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A Correct answer
Explanation

George Washington died on December 14, 1799, at the age of 67.

Multiple choice

What is the duration of each millennium in the Indian concept of millennial history?

  1. 1000 years

  2. 10,000 years

  3. 100,000 years

  4. 1,000,000 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the Indian concept of millennial history, each millennium is believed to last for 100,000 years.

Multiple choice

In which century was Odantapuri University founded?

  1. 7th

  2. 8th

  3. 9th

  4. 10th
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Odantapuri University was founded in the 7th century CE by the Buddhist scholar and teacher, Dharmapala.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Battle of Cynoscephalae fought?

  1. 198 BC

  2. 197 BC

  3. 196 BC

  4. 195 BC
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Cynoscephalae took place in 197 BC.