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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 evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Convention on Biodiversity came into force on

  1. 29 Dec, 1993

  2. 6 June, 1992

  3. 3 October, 1994

  4. 4 October, 1993
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth Summit of Rio de Janeiro, also known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), was held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992. It resulted into the Convention on Biodiversity, a multilateral treaty, which entered into force on December 29, 1993. Three major goals were addressed in this convention which included: conservation of biodiversity; sustainable use of its components; and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the genetic resources. 

So, the correct answer is '29 Dec, 1993'.

Multiple choice history nazism and the rise of hitler causes and impact of nazism nazism in germany causes, aim and impact of nazism

When did Hitler join the German Workers Party?

  1. 1918

  2. 1919

  3. 1920

  4. 1921

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 In 1919, he joined a small group called the German Workers Party. He subsequently took over the organisation and renamed it the National Socialist German Workers’ Party. This party came to be known as the Nazi Party. 

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods balance of payments exchange rate balance of payments and exchange rate balance of trade and balance of payments

Dual exchange rate was introduced in _______.

  1. 1992-93

  2. 1989-90

  3. 1999-2000

  4. 1993-94
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the RBI "The Liberalised Exchange Rate Management System (LERMS) was put in place in March 1992 involving the dual exchange rate system in the interim period. The dual exchange rate system was replaced by a unified exchange rate system in March 1993".

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

How many times was Belgium constitution amended between 1970 to 1993?

  1. Three times

  2. Four times

  3. Five times

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

Belgium constitution was amended four times between 1970 to 1993.

First amendment took place in 1970. The second amendment took place in 1980. The third amendment took place in 1988-89. The fourth amendment took place in 1993.

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

When was Belgium declared independent?

  1. 1840

  2. 1850

  3. 1860

  4. 1830
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

At the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Belgium (southern Netherlands) and Holland (northern Netherlands) were united to form one state to be ruled by King William I. There were protests and a series of incidents led to a revolution in Brussels around 1830. Belgium separated from the northern Netherlands and a provisional government declared independence on 4th October 1830.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

Under which operation the Territorial Army were actively involved?

  1. 1962

  2. 1965

  3. 1971

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

The Territorial Army  units were actively involved in 1962, 1965 and 1971 operations. The "Terriers" have also taken part in OP-PAWAN in Sri Lanka, OP RAKSHAK in Punjab & J&K, OP RHINO and OP BAJRANG in North East in a most active manner. 

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

National Cadet Corps (NCC) was formed in the year _______.

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1942

  4. 1948
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The NCC in India was formed with the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948. It was raised on 15 July 1948 The National Cadet Corps can be considered as a successor of the University Officers Training Corps (UOTC) which was established by the British in 1942. The National Cadet Corps in India is a voluntary organization which recruits cadets from high schools, colleges and Universities all over India. The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

The Border Security Force was established in the year _______.

  1. 1965

  2. 1950

  3. 1963

  4. 1970
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Border Security Force (BSF) is a Border Guarding Force of India. Established on December 1, 1965, it is a paramilitary force charged with guarding India's land border during peace time and preventing transnational crime. It is a Union Government Agency under the administrative control of Ministry of Home Affairs.It is one of many law enforcement agency of India.It currently stands as the world's largest border guarding force.

Multiple choice civics the national movement (during the first world war) home rule and lucknow pact home rule movement home rule movement and khilafat movement

When did August declaration took place?

  1. 15 August 1917

  2. 20 August 1917

  3. 12 March 1917

  4. 16 May 1917
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

On 20 August 1917, Edwin Samuel Montagu made a historic declaration in the House of Commons defining the goal of British policies in India. In the previous month, he had made a scathing attack on the whole system by which India was being administered in a debate in British House of Commons. It is also known as August Declaration of 1917

Multiple choice civics the national movement (during the first world war) home rule and lucknow pact home rule movement home rule movement and khilafat movement

The Morley Minto reforms were implemented in the year _________.

  1. 1899

  2. 1909

  3. 1919

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

To make the radicals politically inactive, the British tried to win the favour of the moderates and Muslims by giving greater representation in the legislature. To carry out this intention Morley-Minto reformations were implemented in 1909. In this act they created a separate election constituency for the Muslims. Meanwhile, the First World War broke out (1914).This gave a new force to the national movement. In 1916 Lokamanya Tilak and Annie Besant organised Home Rule movement.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development role of the government in health

In which one of the following years, the National Food Processing Policy was formulated?

  1. $2003$
  2. $2004$
  3. $2005$
  4. $2006$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

National Food Processing Policy was formulated in April $7, 2005$. Vision document has been prepared as-increase in processing levels of perishables from $6$% to $20$%, increase in value addition from $20$% to $34$% and share in Global trade from $1.6$% to $3$% by the year $2015$.