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 general knowledge
  1. Aug 9,1974

  2. Aug 8,1975

  3. Aug 9,1975

  4. Aug 8,1974

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahesh Babu was born on August 9, 1974. This is a biographical fact about the Telugu cinema actor. The other options either have incorrect dates or incorrect years.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 12 days

  2. 18 days

  3. 13 days

  4. 19 days

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Mahabharata, the Kurukshetra War between the Pandavas and Kauravas lasted for 18 days. Each day saw fierce battles with various warriors and commanders fighting on different fronts. The war concluded on the 18th day with the victory of the Pandavas.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 100 yrs

  2. 108 yrs

  3. 116 yrs

  4. 124 yrs

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) between England and France lasted 116 years, not 100 as the name suggests. The conflict involved multiple periods of warfare and truce over this extended timeframe.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. July 19, 1827

  2. July 19, 1826

  3. July 19, 1828

  4. July 19, 1829

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mangal Pandey, a key figure in the 1857 rebellion, was born on July 19, 1827. Historical records confirm this birthdate for the Indian soldier whose actions sparked the First War of Indian Independence.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. march 15,2003

  2. April 15,1865

  3. May 4,1865

  4. june 3,1843

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865, the day after being shot by John Wilkes Booth. He had been shot on April 14, 1865 at Ford's Theatre and died early the next morning. This date is correctly captured in option B.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 100

  2. 1000

  3. 3000

  4. 6000

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to Indian mythology and folklore, Tamraj Kilwish (also known as Tamaraj Kilwish) is a mythical figure who lived for 6000 years. This appears in various mythological narratives and is part of traditional Indian folklore about extremely long-lived beings or sages.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 3300-1300 BC

  2. 3300-2600 BC

  3. 1900-1300 BC

  4. 2600-1900 BC

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization's mature urban phase (2600-1900 BCE) is when major cities like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa flourished with planned layouts, drainage systems, and standardized weights. The earlier period (3300-2600 BCE) represents the Early Harappan phase with increasing complexity, while 1900-1300 BCE marks the declining Late Harappan period.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. 108

  2. 98

  3. 100

  4. 116

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Despite its name, the Hundred Years' War between England and France actually lasted 116 years from 1337 to 1453. The name is a historical approximation, not an exact duration. Many assume it lasted exactly 100 years, but historical records show the conflict spanned 116 years.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 28/2/1945

  2. 11295

  3. 11662

  4. 15561

  5. 18/02/1946

  6. 14/08/1944

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny began on February 18, 1946, when sailors in Bombay revolted against British colonial rule, involving 78 ships and 20,000 sailors.