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

Rolling Plan was designed for the period

  1. 1972-1977

  2. 1978-1983

  3. 1984-1990

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

The Rolling Plan was introduced by the Janata Party government for the period 1978-1983, replacing the Fifth Five Year Plan.

Multiple choice

The Planning Commission was set up in the year

  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

UNO was founded on

  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

The League of Nations was established in

  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.