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

When were samosas introduced to India?

  1. 10th century

  2. 12th century

  3. 14th century

  4. 16th century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Samosas were introduced to India by traders and travelers from Persia during the 10th century.

Multiple choice

When was the Kingdom of Jaisalmer founded?

  1. 1156

  2. 1166

  3. 1176

  4. 1186
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Explanation

The Kingdom of Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput.

Multiple choice

When were the Vedas composed?

  1. 1500-1000 BCE

  2. 1000-500 BCE

  3. 500 BCE-1 CE

  4. 1 CE-500 CE
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Explanation

The Vedas were composed between 1500 and 1000 BCE.

Multiple choice

When did slavery end in Asia?

  1. In the 19th century

  2. In the 20th century

  3. In the 21st century

  4. It has not ended yet
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Slavery was abolished in most Asian countries in the 20th century. However, some forms of slavery still exist in some parts of Asia today.

Multiple choice

When was the Maithili Script first used?

  1. 10th century CE

  2. 12th century CE

  3. 14th century CE

  4. 16th century CE
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Maithili Script was first used in the 10th century CE in the Mithila region of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a unit of time equal to 12 years?

  1. Yuga

  2. Kalpa

  3. Manvantara

  4. Chatur Yuga
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Explanation

Yuga is a unit of time equal to 12 years.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a unit of time equal to 4,320,000 years?

  1. Mahayuga

  2. Kalpa

  3. Manvantara

  4. Yuga
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Explanation

Mahayuga is a unit of time equal to 4,320,000 years.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a unit of time equal to 360 years?

  1. Yuga

  2. Kalpa

  3. Manvantara

  4. Samvatsara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Samvatsara is a unit of time equal to 360 years.

Multiple choice

When was Western medicine first introduced to India?

  1. 16th century

  2. 17th century

  3. 18th century

  4. 19th century
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Western medicine was first introduced to India by the British during the 18th century.

Multiple choice

When was the Grantha script replaced by the Tamil script?

  1. 10th century CE

  2. 12th century CE

  3. 14th century CE

  4. 16th century CE
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Grantha script was gradually replaced by the Tamil script in the 16th century CE.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Maratha Confederacy established?

  1. 1674

  2. 1664

  3. 1680

  4. 1690
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Explanation

The Maratha Confederacy was established in 1674.

Multiple choice

When were the first tea plantations established in India?

  1. 1830s

  2. 1850s

  3. 1870s

  4. 1890s
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Explanation

The first tea plantations in India were established in the 1830s in Assam and Darjeeling.

Multiple choice

The Upanishads are believed to have been composed during the period:

  1. 1000 BCE - 500 BCE

  2. 500 BCE - 100 CE

  3. 100 CE - 500 CE

  4. 500 CE - 1000 CE
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Explanation

The Upanishads are believed to have been composed primarily during the period of 1000 BCE to 500 BCE.

Multiple choice

In which century was the Bakhshali Manuscript written?

  1. 5th

  2. 6th

  3. 7th

  4. 8th
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bakhshali Manuscript is believed to have been written in the 7th century CE.

Multiple choice

During which century did the Lucknow School of Art emerge?

  1. 18th century

  2. 19th century

  3. 20th century

  4. 21st century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Lucknow School of Art emerged during the 19th century.