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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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 organisation of commerce and management micro, medium and small enterprises (msmes) nabard and kvic funding and assistance to small businesses privileges and other promotional measures for msmes world bank

The SIDBI was established in _________.

  1. April, 1980

  2. April, 1985

  3. April, 1990

  4. April, 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) set up on 2nd April 1990 under an Act of Indian Parliament, acts as the Principal Financial Institution for Promotion, Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector as well as for co-ordination of functions of institutions engaged in similar activities.

Multiple choice economic development & planning concept of development economics

Fill in the blanks from the alternatives given.
The year ___ is described as the year of Great Divide.

  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1921

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The year 1921 is referred to as a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India. It is when the mortality started to decline which lead to an acceleration in the rate of population growth. Also, during the next three decades (1921-51) the  population growth rate continued at a level of over one per cent per annum.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management structure of business e-tailing e-advertising, e-marketing and e-security e-commerce and mobile commerce

In year ________ email service was being offered in commercial packages and per-minute charges were applicable to those using these services.

  1. 1965

  2. 1985

  3. 1996

  4. 1976
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Initially, email services were not available freely to the people using it. In 1976, email services was being offered in commercial packages and per - minute charges were applicable to those using theses services.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management government organisation meaning and features of government company government companies forms, comparison and cases of public enterprises

The Five-member Disinvestment Commission was setup in _______.

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 The change process in India began in the year 1991-92, with 31 selected PSUs disinvested for Rs.3,038 crore. In August 1996, the Disinvestment Commission, chaired by G V Ramakrishna was set up to advice, supervise, monitor and publicize gradual disinvestment of Indian PSUs. It submitted 13 reports covering recommendations on privatisation of 57 PSUs.Dr R.H.Patil subsequently took up the chairmanship of this Commission in July 2001.However, the Disinvestment Commission ceased to exist in May 2004.