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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 civics general awareness road safety education road safety rules and regulations road safety

When was the motor car act came in to force?

  1. 1 January 1904

  2. 1 January 1905

  3. 1 January 1906

  4. 1 January 1907
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Motor car Act of Britain came into force on 1st January 1904. It required that all cars be registered and carry a number plate, and all motorists to have a driving licence. But there was no driving test to pass and the licence was obtained by filling up a form and paying the fee at a post office. The act made dangerous driving anindictable offence.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

The profiteering act in England was introduced for the first time in the year _____________.

  1. 1921

  2. 1919

  3. 1917

  4. 1916
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The profiteering act in England was introduced for the first time in the year 1919. This act conferred following powers on Board of Trade.

  • To investigate prices, costs and profits at all stages.
  • To receive and investigate complaints regarding the making of excessive profits on the sale of any article.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

NCB which is responsible for fighting drug trafficking and the abuse of illegal substances was established in __________.

  1. 1986

  2. 1988

  3. 1985

  4. 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NCB stands for Narcotics Control Bureau which is a drug law enforcement and intelligence agency of India responsible for fighting against  drug trafficking and the abuse of illegal substances. The Narcotics Control Bureau was created on 17 March 1986.

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

National Education Policy was introduced in ______.

  1. 1968

  2. 1986

  3. 1996

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

The National Education Policy was formulated by the Government of India to promote education. The policy covers elementary education to colleges in both rural and urban India. The policy was put into effect for the first time by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1968 and second time by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986. Education boards like CBSE are based on this policy. 

Multiple choice biology waste products reduce, recycle, reuse importance of the conservation of natural resources recycling

Biomedical waste (management and handling) rules, was established in the year _____

  1. 1995

  2. 1998

  3. 1992

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Biomedical waste, if not handled properly is a potent source of diseases like AIDS, TB, Hepatitis and other bacterial disease causing serious threat to human health. Therefore this waste needs prime attention for its safe and proper disposal. So the Government of India published Biomedical waste (Management and Handling) Rules on July 27, 1998.

Multiple choice geography food security in india components of food security government measures for food security important index numbers

National Food for Work Program (NFWP) was launched on _____.

  1. November 14, 2004

  2. November 17, 2004

  3. November 20, 2004

  4. November 29, 2004
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Food for Work Programme was launched by minister of rural development,central government on 14 November 2004 in 150 of the most backward districts of India with the objective of generating supplementary wage employment.

Multiple choice geography food security in india components of food security government measures for food security important index numbers

The base year for consumer price index has now been revised from 1982 to _____.

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1996

  4. 2001
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Government is always set to modify index and base year to calculate DA. The last revision in the base year was in 2006 by the Sixth Central Pay Commission from 1982 to 2001. 

Multiple choice geography human occupations primary economic activities population of india population

 When was GATT established?

  1. 1936

  2. 1940

  3. 1948

  4. 1944
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

GATT stands for General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. It is a multinational agreement on international trade. The main aim of GATT is reduction of tariffs and trade barriers across different nations with mutual understanding. It came to existence from January 1st 1948.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation

The Air (Prevention and pollution control act) was passed on _________.

  1. 1987

  2. 1981

  3. 1980

  4. 1852
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 is a central Act of Parliament, which provides for the prevention and control of air pollution and maintaining the good quality of air.

Multiple choice geography asia india and her neighbours india and other countries some neighbouring countries of india and its relationship with them

Green Revolution was launched in ______.

  1. 1950-51

  2. 1967-68

  3. 1970-71

  4. 1980-81
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The green revolution was launched in 1967-68. In the year 1966 High Yielding Varieties Program (HYVP) was introduced in the Kharif season. After this program, the production of food grains in 1967-68 was 25% higher than that of 1966-67.  This increase was more than the increase recorded the preceding 16 years of the plan period, so this time period is termed as green revolution.