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 history germany, 1918-45 hitler and nazis causes, aim and impact of nazism between the two world wars

In _____ Hitler introduced the 4th Annual Plan.

  1. 1930

  2. 1934

  3. 1937

  4. 1940

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

The 4th Annual Plan was introduced by Hitler in 1934. It was part of the alternative governmental structure created by Hitler and the Nazi Party. The plan included entities such as Organisation Todt and the unification of the SS and the German police forces. The main purpose of the Four Year Plan was to provide for the rearmament of Germany and to reach for self-sufficiency in four years.

Multiple choice history the industrial age and change of life of people the britain 1750-1945 industrial revolution and social change the industrial revolution and social change (1750-1900 ce)

When did Lloyd George become the Prime Minister of England?

  1. 1916

  2. 1918

  3. 1919

  4. 1920

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

David Lloyd George was a British Liberal Statesman who served as the Prime Minister of England between 1916 and 1022.  Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the years fall within his tenure, not the date of taking of office, hence incorrect. 

Multiple choice history the industrial age and change of life of people the britain 1750-1945 industrial revolution and social change the industrial revolution and social change (1750-1900 ce)

In which year Lloyd George supported the health insurance scheme for workers?

  1. 1905

  2. 1908

  3. 1910

  4. 1911

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

The National Insurance Act 1911, introduced by David Lloyd George, established a system of health and unemployment insurance for workers in Britain.

Multiple choice history the industrial age and change of life of people the britain 1750-1945 industrial revolution and social change the industrial revolution and social change (1750-1900 ce)

When did Lloyd George agree to the establishment of the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland?

  1. 1918

  2. 1920

  3. 1921

  4. 1924

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

The Anglo-Irish Treaty, which led to the establishment of the Irish Free State, was signed in December 1921 following negotiations led by Lloyd George.

Multiple choice evs when there is a disaster disaster and its types disaster and types disasters

Chernobyl disaster occurred in Ukraine during

  1. $1978$
  2. $1982$
  3. $1985$
  4. $1986$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The April 1986 disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine was the product of a flawed Soviet reactor design coupled with serious mistakes made by the plant operators. It was a direct consequence of Cold War isolation and the resulting lack of any safety culture. Two Chernobyl plant workers died on the night of the accident, and a further 28 people died within a few weeks as a result of acute radiation poisoning.

So the correct answer is '1986'.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

Political obligations have gained momentum after the _______ century. 

  1. 14th

  2. 15th

  3. 16th

  4. 18th

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

Political obligation is a sense in a person to have a moral duty to respect the laws of his own country. Political obligation can be defined as- ' An obligation concerning the duties of political leaders and citizen together who, as collectively, are responsible for the political system as a whole.' Political obligation have gained momentum after the 16th Century. Political philosophers like T.H.Green, Hobbes, Locke etc.

Multiple choice biology food and health adulteration of food food adulteration food and human health

"The prevention of food adulteration act" was promulgated in

  1. 1954

  2. 1957

  3. 1964

  4. 1967

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

Adulteration is the process of mixing the food products with some unwanted materials which have no nutritional value and decrease the value of the food. It is necessary to prevent adulteration of food in order to provide the people with proper nutrition. The law or act was passed to prevent adulteration of food as The prevention of food adulteration act. This act was enacted in the year 1954. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Louis Bentham Bowring took charge as the commissioner in ___________.

  1. 1862

  2. 1865

  3. 1869

  4. 1873

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

Louis Bentham Bowring took charge as the commissioner in 1862. He reorganized the administration structure of Mysuru state. The land revenue collection process was reorganized. Judiciary and Police department were established properly. Educational reforms were introduced with the establishment of Public Instruction. Bowring resigned from the Commissioner post in 1870. The commissioner laid thestrong foundation for the development of Mysuru state. 

Multiple choice commercial applications public sector enterprises role of government and development policies government companies government and taxes

NCLT was established in year ______________.

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2016

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

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is a quasi-judical body in India that adjudicates issues relating to Indian companies.The NCLT was established under the Companies act 2013 and was constituted on 1 June 2016 by the government of India and is based on the recommendation of the justice eradi committee on law relating to insolvency and winding up of companies.


Multiple choice history the world after 1945 current events of history end of colonialism and the cold war aftermath of world war -ii

On which day was the World Trade Centre in Newyork attacked?

  1. 11th September 2001

  2. 9th September 2001

  3. 9th September 2011

  4. 11th September 2011

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • On 11th September 2001, thousands of people were getting about their daily business in the twin towers of the World Trade Centre in Newyork.
  • Suddenly, out of a clear blue sky, an airliner crashed into one of the towers, followed later by a second plane into the other tower.