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Historical Dates and Firsts

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Historical dates and firsts questions test your memory of significant global milestones in sports, science, technology, and literature. These factual questions appear regularly in SSC, banking, and state PSC general awareness papers. Use these questions to quickly memorize important historical events and their exact years.

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Historical Dates and Firsts Questions

Multiple choice

In what year did the first science fiction short story, "Frankenstein", by Mary Shelley, get published?

  1. 1818

  2. 1820

  3. 1822

  4. 1824
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Explanation

Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" was published in 1818, making it the first science fiction short story.

Multiple choice

What is the history of library automation?

  1. Library automation began in the early 1900s with the development of punched card systems.

  2. Library automation began in the 1950s with the development of mainframe computers.

  3. Library automation began in the 1970s with the development of minicomputers.

  4. Library automation began in the 1980s with the development of microcomputers.
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Explanation

The history of library automation can be traced back to the early 1900s, when punched card systems were first used to automate library tasks. In the 1950s, mainframe computers were used to automate library operations, and in the 1970s, minicomputers were used to automate library operations. In the 1980s, microcomputers were used to automate library operations, and in the 1990s, the Internet was used to automate library operations.

Multiple choice

What year was the first successful ascent of Mount Everest?

  1. 1953

  2. 1954

  3. 1955

  4. 1956
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Explanation

The first successful ascent of Mount Everest was in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

Multiple choice

In what year was the first IMO held?

  1. 1959

  2. 1960

  3. 1961

  4. 1962
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Explanation

The first IMO was held in Romania in 1959.

Multiple choice

When was the first Champions Trophy held?

  1. 1978

  2. 1980

  3. 1982

  4. 1984
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Explanation

The first Champions Trophy was held in Lahore, Pakistan in 1978.

Multiple choice

When was ice cream first introduced to Europe?

  1. 13th century

  2. 14th century

  3. 15th century

  4. 16th century
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Explanation

Ice cream was first introduced to Europe in the 13th century by Marco Polo, who brought it back from his travels to China.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Centre for Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (CAMCS) established?

  1. 1984

  2. 1986

  3. 1988

  4. 1990
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C Correct answer
Explanation

CAMCS was established in the year 1988.

Multiple choice

In what year was the first Independent Spirit Awards ceremony held?

  1. 1985

  2. 1986

  3. 1987

  4. 1988
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Explanation

The first Independent Spirit Awards ceremony was held in 1985.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first Transformers film released?

  1. 2007

  2. 2009

  3. 2011

  4. 2014
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Explanation

The first Transformers film was released in 2007.

Multiple choice

What year did Clarence Birdseye invent the quick-freezing process that revolutionized the frozen food industry?

  1. 1924

  2. 1930

  3. 1940

  4. 1950
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Explanation

Clarence Birdseye's invention of the quick-freezing process in 1924 was a groundbreaking moment in the history of frozen meals.

Multiple choice

In which year were the first Paralympic Games held?

  1. 1960

  2. 1964

  3. 1968

  4. 1972
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Explanation

The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960.

Multiple choice

The bikini, a two-piece swimsuit, was first introduced in what year?

  1. 1946

  2. 1954

  3. 1960

  4. 1970
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Explanation

The bikini was first introduced in 1946 by French designer Louis Réard, causing a sensation and revolutionizing swimwear fashion.

Multiple choice

What year did the first Paralympic Games take place?

  1. 1960

  2. 1964

  3. 1968

  4. 1972
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Explanation

The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960.

Multiple choice

When was the first modern swimming pool built?

  1. 1837

  2. 1860

  3. 1880

  4. 1900
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Explanation

The first modern swimming pool was built in London, England in 1837.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first Indoor Hockey African Cup held?

  1. 1997

  2. 2003

  3. 2008

  4. 2012
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first Indoor Hockey African Cup was held in 2003 in Swakopmund, Namibia.