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 was The Baburnama written?

  1. 1526-1530

  2. 1530-1535

  3. 1535-1540

  4. 1540-1545
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Explanation

The Baburnama was written between 1526 and 1530.

Multiple choice

When was Babur born?

  1. 1483

  2. 1484

  3. 1485

  4. 1486
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Explanation

Babur was born in 1483.

Multiple choice

When did Babur die?

  1. 1530

  2. 1531

  3. 1532

  4. 1533
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Explanation

Babur died in 1530.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate time period during which the Pallava Script was in use?

  1. 2nd century BCE - 2nd century CE

  2. 7th century CE - 10th century CE

  3. 1st century CE - 4th century CE

  4. 4th century CE - 7th century CE
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pallava Script was primarily used from the 4th century CE to the 7th century CE, coinciding with the reign of the Pallava Dynasty.

Multiple choice

How long did the Julian year last?

  1. 1600 years

  2. 1700 years

  3. 1800 years

  4. 1900 years
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Explanation

The Julian year lasted for 1600 years.

Multiple choice

In what century was the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha written?

  1. 8th

  2. 9th

  3. 10th

  4. 11th
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganita-Sara-Sangraha was written in the 9th century.

Multiple choice

When was the first recorded cricket match played in India?

  1. 1721

  2. 1751

  3. 1801

  4. 1851
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Explanation

The first recorded cricket match in India was played in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1721.

Multiple choice

Which type of year is used to determine the dates of the Islamic holidays?

  1. The Julian year

  2. The sidereal year

  3. They are both used equally
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Explanation

The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar year, which is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth.

Multiple choice

Which type of year is used to determine the dates of the Sikh holidays?

  1. The Julian year

  2. The sidereal year

  3. The lunar year
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Explanation

The Sikh calendar is based on the solar year, which is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun.

Multiple choice

When was the Golayantra first invented?

  1. 5th century BCE

  2. 12th century CE

  3. 16th century CE

  4. 19th century CE
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Explanation

The Golayantra was first invented in the 5th century BCE by the Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata.

Multiple choice

When was the Manusmriti written?

  1. 2000 BCE

  2. 1000 BCE

  3. 200 CE

  4. 1000 CE
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Manusmriti is believed to have been written around 200 CE, although the exact date is uncertain.

Multiple choice

In which year was 'The Akbar' first published?

  1. 1947

  2. 1954

  3. 1960

  4. 1965
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The novel was first published in 1960.

Multiple choice

When did the Portuguese first begin to engage in the slave trade?

  1. 15th century

  2. 16th century

  3. 17th century

  4. 18th century
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Explanation

The Portuguese first began to engage in the slave trade in the 15th century, when they began to explore the coast of Africa.

Multiple choice

When did the Portuguese Empire finally abolish slavery?

  1. 1836

  2. 1846

  3. 1856

  4. 1866
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Portuguese Empire finally abolished slavery in 1856, after decades of pressure from abolitionists.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Siddhantasara written?

  1. 499

  2. 500

  3. 501

  4. 502
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Explanation

The Siddhantasara was written in 499.