General Awareness ยท History

Historical Events and Dates

1,773 Questions

Historical events and dates test a candidate's knowledge of chronological milestones across global and national history. The questions range from the founding of states to the signing of international treaties. Memorizing these dates is essential for general awareness preparation.

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Historical Events and Dates Questions

Multiple choice

When was the Mountbatten Plan announced?

  1. June 3, 1947

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. January 26, 1950

  4. November 20, 1947
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mountbatten Plan was officially announced on June 3, 1947.

Multiple choice

Which historical event is often considered a turning point in the development of educational standards in the United States?

  1. The passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965.

  2. The publication of A Nation at Risk in 1983.

  3. The establishment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in 1920.

  4. The creation of the College Board in 1900.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The publication of A Nation at Risk in 1983 raised concerns about the declining quality of education in the United States and led to a renewed focus on educational standards.

Multiple choice

When was the UNHCR established?

  1. 1945

  2. 1950

  3. 1955

  4. 1960
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The UNHCR was established in 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.

Multiple choice

When did the Rotterdam Convention enter into force?

  1. 2001

  2. 2002

  3. 2003

  4. 2004

  5. 2005
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Rotterdam Convention entered into force on 24 February 2004.

Multiple choice

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

  1. December 24, 1814

  2. January 8, 1815

  3. February 17, 1815

  4. March 3, 1815
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814, in Ghent, Belgium.

Multiple choice

In which year was NATMO established?

  1. 1956

  2. 1960

  3. 1964

  4. 1968
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NATMO was established in 1956 under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed?

  1. 1820

  2. 1821

  3. 1822

  4. 1823
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Monroe Doctrine was proclaimed by President James Monroe in his annual message to Congress on December 2, 1823.

Multiple choice

When was the Monroe Doctrine officially repealed?

  1. It was never repealed

  2. 1898

  3. 1933

  4. 1945
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Monroe Doctrine has never been officially repealed, although its interpretation and application have evolved over time.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Centre for Analysis established?

  1. 2006

  2. 2007

  3. 2008

  4. 2009
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Centre for Analysis was established in 2006 as an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Multiple choice

When did the WEP go into effect?

  1. 1983

  2. 1993

  3. 2003

  4. 2013
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The WEP went into effect in 1983.

Multiple choice

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in which year?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The SDGs were adopted by the United Nations in September 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

Multiple choice

When was the Dalai Lama enthroned?

  1. 1940

  2. 1950

  3. 1959

  4. 1964
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dalai Lama was enthroned on February 22, 1950.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first OFC U-20 Championship held?

  1. 1974

  2. 1980

  3. 1986

  4. 1992
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first OFC U-20 Championship was held in 1974 in Tahiti.

Multiple choice

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action calls for the elimination of gender disparities in education by what year?

  1. 2000

  2. 2015

  3. 2020

  4. 2030
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action calls for the elimination of gender disparities in education by the year 2000.

Multiple choice

When was the MSF introduced?

  1. 2000

  2. 2001

  3. 2002

  4. 2003
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The MSF was introduced in 2000.