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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 political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

WHO (World Health Organization) was established on ______________.

  1. 7 April, 1948

  2. 7 June, 1948

  3. 7 July, 1948

  4. 7 October, 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

WHO was founded on 7 April 1948 with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It has the goal to create healthy future for the world. It works relentlessly in 150 countries to promote health, eradicate diseases, provide vaccines, distribute medicines and purify air and water.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

UNICEF was created in ________.

  1. 1942

  2. 1945

  3. 1946

  4. 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

UNICEF was earlier known as United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. It was formed by the UN General Assembly in 1946 to help children in the war-devastated countries. It became United Nations Children's Fund in 1953 by elimination of the words "International" and "Emergency".

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in _________.

  1. 1960

  2. 1965

  3. 1970

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1965, UNICEF was decorated with Nobel price for "fulfilling the condition of Nobel's will, the promotion of brotherhood among nations" and playing the role of "a peace-factor of great importance." UNICEF works for child protection, child survival, education, gender rights, emergencies, innovation for children, supply and logistics, and research and analysis. 

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Food and Agricultural Organisation was founded in ___________.

  1. 1945

  2. 1949

  3. 1951

  4. 1957
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) was founded in 1945 and is one of the largest specialized agencies in the UN. FAO works to eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; bring about productive and sustainable agriculture, forestry and fisheries; reduce rural poverty; enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems; and protect livelihoods from crises.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in __________.

  1. 1960

  2. 1969

  3. 1973

  4. 1988
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ILO works to improve labour conditions around the globe.Recognizing its contribution to bettering labour conditions and living standards worldwide, it was accorded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The World Health Organisation (WHO) was established in _________.

  1. 1944

  2. 1946

  3. 1948

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

The World Health Organisation was established on 7 April 1948, with the aim to improve international public health. WHO works to remove diseases, help mothers and children survive, ensures clean air, food, and water, and provides medicines and vaccines to the needy.

Multiple choice history the making of a global world causes of nazism feudalism in europe british exploitation of the indian economy

The year 1947 was associated with which of the following major events in the world economic front?

  1. Establishment of IMF

  2. Establishment of world bank

  3. Starting of operation of IMF and World Bank

  4. Formation of G-77
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The IMF and the World Bank commenced financial operations in 1947. Decision-making in these institutions is controlled by the Western industrial powers. The US has an effective right of veto over key IMF and World Bank decisions. 

Multiple choice history the making of a global world causes of nazism feudalism in europe british exploitation of the indian economy

When US became new colonial power?

  1. 1850

  2. 1870

  3. 1890

  4. 1900
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Britain and France made vast additions to their overseas territories in the late nineteenth century. Belgium and Germany became new colonial power. The US also became a colonial power in the late 1890s by taking over some colonies earlier held by Spain.

Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

What was the name of the bomber that was used to drop a bomb on Hiroshima by the United States?

  1. Bockscar

  2. Little Boy

  3. Fat Man

  4. Enola Gay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The Bomber Enola Gay was used for dropping the first atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II. Enola Gay was instructed to drop the bomb only if visibility was good.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

On 6th August 1945, the American bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of _______________.

  1. Osaka

  2. Tokyo

  3. Yokohama

  4. Hiroshima
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
On 6th August 1945, the American bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Within minutes, over 70000 people were dead and as many again injured. One square mile of the city was totally destroyed.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

Where was Reinhard Heydrich attacked?

  1. Berlin

  2. Lidice

  3. Prague

  4. Bohemia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • On 27 May 1942 in Prague, in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, seven men attacked a vehicle with grenades.
  • The passenger, Reinhard Heydrich, was severely wounded and died several days later.