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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 india and the world objectives and reasons for the establishment of the united nations reasons for the establishment of the united nations united nations organisation

In which year the history of the world changed?

  1. 1989

  2. 1990

  3. 1947

  4. 1955
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Unexpectedly the history of the world changed in the year of 1989. The wall of Berlin which divided East and West Germany was demolished and East and West Germany became one.Warsaw treaty and communist power of East Europe ended.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

Sanchi stupa was tagged as world heritage site by UNESCO in which of the following years?

  1. 1990

  2. 1989

  3. 1979

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

Sanchi stupa was tagged as world heritage site by UNESCO in 1989. Sanchi stupa was built during Emperor Ashoka’s reign. It is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments. This stupa is located in Sanchi town of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The current system of International Code of Botanical Nomenclature was adapted

  1. 1930

  2. 1975

  3. 1978

  4. 1982
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The current system of International code of botanical nomenclature (ICBN) was adapted to assign the scientific name to plants. It was adapted in 1978 after the twelfth International Botanical Congress held in 1975 to follow the rules for naming the plants. The fifth International Botanical Congress was also held in 1930, at Cambridge (England). So, the correct option is C.

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

UN climate change conference was held in the year _________ in Paris, France.

  1. 2015

  2. 2012

  3. 2009

  4. 2013
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Global warming refers to increase in the average temperature of the globe due to heat that gets trapped in the atmosphere because of which the surface of the earth is heated. Global warming has caused global climatic changes that has hampered the food security as a result of soil erosion and reduced rainfall on agricultural production. There was a United nations climate change conference that was held in the year 2015 in Paris, France which is known as Paris agreement. 

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

CPCB was set up in ___.

  1. 1975

  2. 1974

  3. 1965

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

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Mo. E.F.C). It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974.

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The first International Earth Summit was held in ___________.

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

First Earth summit which is also called as United Nations conference on environment and development was held in the year 1992 on 14th June. It was held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Multiple choice zoology global environmental change causes of greenhouse effect global warming adaptation in animals

Chernobyl nuclear tragedy occurred in

  1. April, 1986

  2. August 6, 1945

  3. August 9, 1945

  4. December 3, 1984
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. In this accident, large quantities of radioactive particles were released into the atmosphere, which spread over much of the western USSR and Europe. It was the worst nuclear accident in history.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

Green revolution was commenced in year ______.

  1. 1930

  2. 1966

  3. 1955

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

Green revolution was started in the year of 1966 with a significant break in the production of two main food grains, Rice and wheat. 

The main aim of Green Revolution was to maintain a high level of agricultural production over a long period of time with efficient use of resources.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

In _____, Agricultural Price Commission (now rechristened as Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) was set up to advice the Government from time to time on appropriate price policies for agricultural commodities.

  1. 1965

  2. 1975

  3. 1985

  4. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

On 1st January 1965, Agricultural Price Commission was set up which later rechristened as Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) to advice the Government from time to time on appropriate price policies for agricultural commodities so all different consumers groups can be protected from price distrimination in the market.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

Green Revolution commenced in the year __________.

  1. 1946

  2. 1966

  3. 1986

  4. 2006
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Green Revolution commenced in the year 1966.Substantial Improvement in Agricultural Productivity was achieved through Green Revolution. The father of Green Revolution was M.S Swaminathan. The introduction of HYV seeds and increased use of fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation- collectively known as Green Revolution.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

Green Revolution began in ________.

  1. 1956

  2. 1966

  3. 1976

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Green Revolution commenced in the year 1966.Substantial Improvement in Agricultural Productivity was achieved through Green Revolution. The father of Green Revolution was M.S Swaminathan. The introduction of HYV seeds and increased use of fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation- collectively known as Green Revolution.