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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

When did redlining begin?

  1. The 1930s

  2. The 1940s

  3. The 1950s

  4. The 1960s
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Redlining began in the 1930s as a way to assess the risk of mortgage loans. The practice was based on the belief that certain neighborhoods were more likely to decline in value, and therefore, were riskier investments.

Multiple choice

When was the Hubble Space Telescope launched?

  1. 1989

  2. 1990

  3. 1991

  4. 1992
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched on April 24, 1990, aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Multiple choice

When did the concept of desert safaris originate?

  1. 19th Century

  2. Early 20th Century

  3. Mid-20th Century

  4. Late 20th Century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of desert safaris emerged in the early 20th century, as explorers and adventurers sought to traverse the vast and challenging desert terrains.

Multiple choice

On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?

  1. July 2, 1776

  2. July 4, 1776

  3. August 2, 1776

  4. September 17, 1776
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, marking the official separation of the American colonies from British rule.

Multiple choice

When did Robert Falcon Scott and his team reach the South Pole?

  1. January 17, 1912

  2. February 11, 1912

  3. March 22, 1912

  4. April 29, 1912
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Robert Falcon Scott and his team reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912, 35 days after Roald Amundsen.

Multiple choice

When was the Gelatin Silver Process widely adopted by photographers?

  1. 1880s

  2. 1890s

  3. 1900s

  4. 1910s
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Explanation

The Gelatin Silver Process gained widespread adoption among photographers in the 1880s.

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of Sunburn held?

  1. 2007

  2. 2008

  3. 2009

  4. 2010
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first edition of Sunburn was held in 2007.

Multiple choice

When did the modern Olympic Games, as we know them today, begin?

  1. 1896

  2. 1900

  3. 1904

  4. 1908
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Explanation

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896, marking the revival of the ancient Olympic tradition.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first recorded game of field hockey played?

  1. 1840

  2. 1850

  3. 1860

  4. 1870
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first recorded game of field hockey was played in 1840 at Blackheath, London, England.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first edition of the CONMEBOL Sudamericano Sub-20 held?

  1. 1954

  2. 1964

  3. 1974

  4. 1984
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Explanation

The first edition of the CONMEBOL Sudamericano Sub-20 was held in 1954 in Venezuela.

Multiple choice

When did legal aid first originate?

  1. In the 19th century.

  2. In the 20th century.

  3. In the 21st century.

  4. It has always existed.
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Explanation

The concept of legal aid emerged in the 19th century, with the establishment of organizations dedicated to providing legal assistance to the poor and disadvantaged.

Multiple choice

What year did Netflix launch its streaming service?

  1. 1997

  2. 2007

  3. 2010

  4. 2015
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Netflix launched its streaming service in 2007, marking a significant milestone in the history of streaming services.

Multiple choice

What year did Hulu launch its streaming service?

  1. 2007

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2015
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Explanation

Hulu launched its streaming service in 2007, initially as a joint venture between NBCUniversal, Fox, and ABC.

Multiple choice

What year did Disney+ launch its streaming service?

  1. 2017

  2. 2019

  3. 2020

  4. 2022
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Disney+ launched its streaming service in 2019, quickly becoming one of the most popular streaming services worldwide.

Multiple choice

When was HIV first discovered?

  1. 1981

  2. 1983

  3. 1985

  4. 1987
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Explanation

HIV was first discovered in 1981 by a team of scientists led by Dr. Robert Gallo at the National Cancer Institute.