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. 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.

Multiple choice
  1. 1930

  2. 1935

  3. 1940

  4. 1932

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

The third Round Table Conference was held in London in 1932. It was the final of the three conferences organized by the British government to discuss constitutional reforms in India.

Multiple choice
  1. 1926

  2. 1928

  3. 1930

  4. 1936

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

The Bardoli Satyagraha, a significant event in the Indian independence movement, took place in the year 1928.

Multiple choice
  1. 1922

  2. 1930

  3. 1936

  4. 1945

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

The year 1936 is known as the 'Year of the Three Kings' in Britain: George V died, Edward VIII abdicated, and George VI ascended the throne.