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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 was the first artificial knee joint implanted in a human?

  1. 1968

  2. 1971

  3. 1974

  4. 1977
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first artificial knee joint was implanted in a human in 1968 by Dr. John Charnley.

Multiple choice

When was the first artificial elbow joint implanted in a human?

  1. 1979

  2. 1982

  3. 1985

  4. 1988
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first artificial elbow joint was implanted in a human in 1979 by Dr. Charles Engh.

Multiple choice

When was the first artificial finger joint implanted in a human?

  1. 1981

  2. 1984

  3. 1987

  4. 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first artificial finger joint was implanted in a human in 1981 by Dr. Robert Kleinert.

Multiple choice

When was the first artificial skin graft implanted in a human?

  1. 1981

  2. 1984

  3. 1987

  4. 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first artificial skin graft was implanted in a human in 1981 by Dr. John Burke.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Marrakech International Film Festival first held?

  1. 2000

  2. 2001

  3. 2002

  4. 2003
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Marrakech International Film Festival was first held in 2001.

Multiple choice

The 'Great Smog of London' occurred in which year?

  1. 1952

  2. 1962

  3. 1972

  4. 1982
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Smog of London occurred in 1952 and lasted for several days, causing severe air pollution and health problems.

Multiple choice

In what year was the first official table tennis tournament held?

  1. 1874

  2. 1884

  3. 1894

  4. 1904
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first official table tennis tournament was held in 1874 at the Marylebone Cricket Club in London, England.

Multiple choice

In which year did C. V. Raman receive the Nobel Prize in Physics?

  1. 1928

  2. 1930

  3. 1932

  4. 1934
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

C. V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first World Archery Championships held?

  1. 1931

  2. 1933

  3. 1935

  4. 1937
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first World Archery Championships were held in Lwow, Poland, in 1931.

Multiple choice

When was the Benares Mathematical Society founded?

  1. 1907

  2. 1913

  3. 1919

  4. 1925
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Benares Mathematical Society was founded in 1913 by a group of mathematicians, including Ganesh Prasad, Ram Behari, and Shiva Prasad Ghosh.

Multiple choice

What is the Voynich Manuscript's estimated age?

  1. 13th century

  2. 15th century

  3. 17th century

  4. 19th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Voynich Manuscript is estimated to date back to the 15th century based on its style, materials, and linguistic analysis. However, its exact age remains a subject of debate among scholars.

Multiple choice

In which year was the inaugural Fashion and Film Awards held?

  1. 2009

  2. 2012

  3. 2015

  4. 2018
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first Fashion and Film Awards ceremony took place in 2012, honoring the contributions of fashion designers and filmmakers.

Multiple choice

When was the first lobotomy performed?

  1. 1920s

  2. 1930s

  3. 1940s

  4. 1950s
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first lobotomy was performed in the 1930s by Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz.

Multiple choice

When was the clarinet first invented?

  1. 16th century

  2. 17th century

  3. 18th century

  4. 19th century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The clarinet was first developed in the 17th century, evolving from earlier instruments like the chalumeau.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first UEFA European Championship held?

  1. 1958

  2. 1960

  3. 1962

  4. 1964
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first UEFA European Championship was held in 1960 in France.