General Awareness ยท History

Historical Events and Dates

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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 general knowledge

When did nirvana dissolve?

  1. 1994

  2. 1996

  3. 1993

  4. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nirvana disbanded in 1994 following the death of Kurt Cobain on April 5, 1994. The dissolution was immediate and definitive, marking the end of the band's recording and performing career. This is a well-documented fact in music history.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

When did Kenya become independent?

  1. 28 April 1980

  2. 12 December 1963

  3. 1 January 1984

  4. 1 May 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963, and became a republic on December 12, 1964. The other dates are incorrect - 1980 and 1984 are too late, and 1956 is before independence.

Multiple choice general knowledge

the UNO was formed in the year?

  1. 1845

  2. 1928

  3. 1876

  4. 1945
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded on October 24, 1945, after World War II to maintain international peace and security. The other dates (1845, 1928, 1876) are incorrect as they don't correspond to any major international organization formations.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The UN and ICSU has declared the year 2009 as the

  1. International year of Astronomy

  2. International year of Rice

  3. International year of Mountains

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations and ICSU (International Council for Science) declared 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of a telescope for astronomical observation and the publication of Kepler's Astronomia Nova.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The UNO was formed in the year

  1. 1937

  2. 1942

  3. 1943

  4. 1945
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded on October 24, 1945, after World War II to promote international peace and cooperation. The UN Charter was drafted earlier in 1945 at the San Francisco Conference.

Multiple choice general knowledge

International Year of Peace

  1. 1965

  2. 1972

  3. 2003

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The International Year of Peace was 1986, designated by the United Nations to promote peace and conflict resolution globally. This year was part of UN efforts to encourage dialogue between nations and reduce tensions during the Cold War era.

Multiple choice general knowledge

International Year of Forests

  1. 1996

  2. 2011

  3. 1986

  4. 2009
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Year of Forests was 2011, designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about sustainable forest management, conservation, and development. The year highlighted forests' crucial role in ecosystems, biodiversity, and human livelihoods worldwide.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

TCS was established in 1968.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was indeed established in 1968 as Tata Computer Centre. It started as a division of Tata Sons and later became TCS in the mid-1970s. The 1968 founding date is historically accurate.

Multiple choice general knowledge

TCS was founded in

  1. 1965

  2. 1976

  3. 1968

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was founded in 1968 as Tata Computer Centre. It was established to provide punched card services to TATA Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) and other companies.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one of the following events does not happen on 3rd November?

  1. North Dakota becomes 39th and South Dakota becomes the 40th state in 1889

  2. Number one hit on UK music charts - Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never in 1960

  3. Poland declares its independence from Russia in 1918

  4. Panama Declares Its Independence from Colombia in 1903
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

North and South Dakota were admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, not November 3rd. The other events (Elvis's #1 hit in 1960, Poland's independence in 1918, Panama's independence in 1903) did occur on November 3rd. The Dakotas share the same admission date but were signed as separate states.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one of the following events does not happen on 3rd December?

  1. Illinois Enters the Union as the 21st state of the USA in 1818

  2. Turkey & Armenia agree to peace treaty in 1920.

  3. Bhopal Disaster: A methyl isocyanate leak from a Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, kills more than 3,800 people outright and injures 150,000-600,000 others (some 6,000 of whom would later die from their injuries) in one of the worst industri

  4. Fidel Castro becomes President of Cuba replacing Osvaldo Dortics Torrado in 1976
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In 'which does NOT happen' questions, find the event incorrectly dated. Fidel Castro became President of Cuba on December 3, 1976 (he had been Prime Minister since 1959). The other events are correctly dated to December 3: Illinois statehood (1818), Armenia-Turkey peace treaty (1920), and the Bhopal gas tragedy (1984).

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

When did Sir Alex Ferguson join Manu.

  1. 1987

  2. 1988

  3. 1986

  4. 1988-89
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Alex Ferguson joined Manchester United on November 6, 1986, replacing Ron Atkinson. This is well-documented football history. Ferguson went on to become the most successful manager in United's history, winning 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, and 2 UEFA Champions League titles during his 26-year tenure.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

sunday league was formed in the year?

  1. 1960

  2. 1970

  3. 1969

  4. 1962
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sunday League (now known as the National League or Pro40) was formed in 1969 by the Test and County Cricket Board (TCCB) in England. It was the first regular limited-overs competition in English domestic cricket, played on Sundays with 40 overs per side. The other options are incorrect.