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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 the national movement (1935-42) cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

'August Offer' was issued on ____________ $1940$.

  1. ${8}^{th}$ August
  2. ${15}^{th}$ August
  3. ${20}^{th}$ August
  4. ${30}^{th}$ August
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, issued a statement from Simla on 8 August 1940 known as the August Offer. It was an attemt to secure the cooperation of the Indians in WW II. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England at the time. Some of the provisions of the August Offer were:
1. Dominion status as the objective for India.
2. The number of the Indians in the Viceroy’s Executive council will be increased.
3. A representative “Constitution Making Body” shall be appointed immediately after the war.
Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

The National Planning Commission was formed in the year __________.

  1. 1950

  2. 1947

  3. 1952

  4. 1964
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

After India achieved Independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India, was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the Chairman.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

The Deposit Insurance Corporation was set up in __________.

  1. 1954

  2. 1962

  3. 1969

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

Deposit Insurance Corporation is a corporation established by the Government of India on January 1, 1962. It was a consequence of the enactment of the Deposit Insurance Corporation Act in 1961. Moreover, the major objective of the DIC has been to provide necessary protection to depositors by insurance of deposits and also guaranteeing of credit facilities.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

The first Finance Commission was appointed in the year _______.

  1. $1948$
  2. $1950$
  3. $1951$
  4. $1956$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Finance Commission is a commission which defines the terms of eligibility, qualification, disqualification and the powers of the Finance Commission. It was established as per Article 280 of the Constitution. The first Finance Commission was appointed in the year 1951. The President of India appointed the same for the period 1952-1957.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management liberalization, privatization and globalization concept and necessity of globalization highlights of lpg policy multinational corporations

The actual economic liberalization process began during _________.

  1. 1970's

  2. 1980's

  3. 1990's

  4. 1960's
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India initiated its major economic liberalization program in 1991, following a balance of payments crisis, which opened the economy to global trade and reduced government control.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management liberalization, privatization and globalization concept and necessity of globalization highlights of lpg policy multinational corporations

Economic and industrial liberalization was announced in the _________.

  1. Industrial policy resolution, 1948

  2. Industrial policy resolution, 1956

  3. Industrial policy statement, 1977

  4. Industrial policy, 1991
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Economic and industrial liberalization was announced in the Industrial policy, 1991. It helped to create a more free and competitive environment in the market. It also enhanced the interaction and interdependence among the various nations of the global economy.

Multiple choice history the nationalist movement in indo-china contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china

When was Vietnamese communist party set up?

  1. In 1930

  2. In 1940

  3. In 1945

  4. In 1935
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In February 1930, Ho Chi Minh brought together competing nationalist groups to establish the Vietnamese Communist (Vietnam Cong San Dang) Party. It was later renamed as the Indo-Chinese Communist Party.

Multiple choice geography economic growth and development development and growth need for sustainable development economics of development

Drought prone Area Programe was launched in ________.

  1. $1970-71$
  2. $1973-74$
  3. $1980-81$
  4. $1991-92$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Drought prone Area Program was launched in 1973-74. This program is launched by the Central Government of India. This program is launched with the objective of tackling hardships faced by the people living in drought-prone areas.

Multiple choice political science the first world war causes and results of the first world war nationalism in europe first world war

The League of Nations was established in the year _______.

  1. $1916$ A.D.
  2. $1917$ A.D.
  3. $1918$ A.D.
  4. $1919$ A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The League of Nations (LON) was founded as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War. It was the first permanent international organization whose principal mission was to maintain world peace. Its primary goals, as stated in its Covenant, included preventing war through collective security and disarmament, and settling international disputes through negotiation and arbitration.

Multiple choice political science the first world war causes and results of the first world war nationalism in europe first world war

When was the League of Nations founded?

  1. 10th January 1920

  2. 15th January 1920

  3. 20th January 1920

  4. 1st January 1920
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

On 10th Jan 1920 at Geneva in Switzerland the League of Nations was founded. At the beginning only 32 Nations were the part of the League of Nations but later on the number increased.

Multiple choice geography india : physiographic units islands islands of india to our own islands

The western Island group was renamed Lakshadweep in the year ________.

  1. $1972$.
  2. $1973$.
  3. $1982$.
  4. $1983$.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Lakshadweep formerly known as the Laccadive, Minicoy, and Aminidivi Islands, is a group of islands in the Laccadive Sea, 200 to 440 kilometres (120 to 270 mi) off the south western coast of India.
  • The Laccadives, Minicoy and Aminidivi group of islands were renamed as Lakshadweep (literally means one lakh islands) in 1973.
  • On 1 November 1956, Maliku was incorporated into the Union Territory of Laccadive, Minicoy, and Aminidivi Islands, renamed Lakshadweep in 1973.
Multiple choice business studies tourism development in rajasthan tourism and transportation transportation in rajasthan tour and travel management

When was the first Industrial Policy introduced?

  1. 1948

  2. 1954

  3. 1855

  4. 1878
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
6th April, 1948
Industrial Policy – 1948. After having attained independence, the Government of India declared its first Industrial Policy on 6th April, 1948. The Industrial Policy 1948 was presented in the parliament by then Industry Minister Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Multiple choice commercial applications water and air and their importance natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment

When was the department of nonconventional energy sources established ?

  1. 1975

  2. 1980

  3. 1988

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

The Department of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (DNES) was a new department which was set up in the ministry of energy. The establishment of this department took place in the year of 1982. Later on, the department was transformed into the ministry of non-conventional energy resource. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

By ________ several political organisations were formed demanding an independent Tamil Eelam (State) in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.

  1. 1960s

  2. 1970s

  3. 1980s

  4. 1990s
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The demand for Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka gained significant momentum and organized political form during the 1980s, leading to the civil war.