General Awareness · 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.
Program launch datesInternational treaty yearsState formation datesHistorical base yearsCommittee establishments
Historical Events and Dates Questions
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The three Round Table Conferences were held in London between 1930 and 1932. The third conference took place in November and December of 1932.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Rowlatt Act, officially the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in March 1919.
-
Bretton Woods (USA)
-
Boston (USA)
-
Brindisi (Italy)
-
Brisbane (Australia)
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Bretton Woods Conference, held in July 1944 in New Hampshire, USA, established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. It is the foundational event for the post-war financial order.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The target for universalization of primary education in India was set for 1995.
-
August 15, 1947
-
January 26, 1950
-
August 24, 1945
-
September 1, 1961
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India on September 1, 1961, to assist and advise the government on policies for school education.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was established as a statutory body under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993, which came into force in 1995.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
CAPART was established in 1986 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Rural Development.
-
International Year of Child
-
International Year of Girl
-
International Year of Rice
-
International Year of Mountains
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The United Nations declared 2004 as the International Year of Rice to raise awareness of the importance of rice as a staple food for a large portion of the world's population.
-
April1, 2000
-
April1, 2001
-
April1, 2002
-
April1, 2003
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The 11th Finance Commission of India was constituted to make recommendations for the period starting from April 1, 2000, to March 31, 2005.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
OPEC was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, in September 1960 by five founding members: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The third Round Table Conference was held in London in 1932 to discuss constitutional reforms for India.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Rowlatt Act, which allowed for indefinite detention without trial, was passed by the British government in 1919.
-
2nd October 1974
-
2nd October 1975
-
2nd October 1976
-
2nd October 1977
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The first Regional Rural Bank, Prathama Bank, was established on October 2, 1975, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, following the ratification of the UN Charter by the majority of its signatories after World War II.