General Awareness · 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
  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1956

  4. 1971

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission was established in March 1950 by the Government of India to oversee the country's economic development through five-year plans.

Multiple choice
  1. 20 January, 1919

  2. 20 January, 1920

  3. 24 October, 1945

  4. 26 November, 1949

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was officially established on 24 October 1945, following the ratification of the UN Charter.

Multiple choice
  1. 1917

  2. 1918

  3. 1919

  4. 1920

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The League of Nations was established following the Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles, officially coming into existence in 1920.

Multiple choice
  1. 1957

  2. 1958

  3. 1959

  4. 1960

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The European Economic Community (EEC) was established on January 1, 1958, when the Treaty of Rome came into effect. The treaty was signed in 1957, but implementation began in 1958. The EEC was created by six founding countries: France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. It eventually evolved into the European Union through subsequent treaties (Maastricht in 1992 created the EU). Many students remember 1957 (signing year) but the operational establishment was 1958, making Option B correct.

Multiple choice
  1. 1946

  2. 1945

  3. 1912

  4. 1956

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was officially established on October 24, 1945, after the ratification of the UN Charter.

Multiple choice
  1. 24-10-1944

  2. 24-06-1945

  3. 24-08-1944

  4. 24-10-1945

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Organization (UNO) officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, when the UN Charter was ratified.