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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 business organisation and correspondence meaning and factors of business environment dimensions of business environment business environment and its dimensions business environment

The Wildlife (Protection) Act was adopted in ____________.

  1. 1972

  2. 1973

  3. 1934

  4. 1935
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Wildlife (Protection) Act was adopted in 1972. Prohibition on Hunting of Specified wild animals, birds and plants, setting up and management of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, control of Trade and Commerce in wildlife and wildlife products are some objectives of Wildlife Protection Act.

Multiple choice civics foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

The first atomic power station in Trombay was started in the year _____.

  1. 1950

  2. 1952

  3. 1956

  4. 1960
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India’s premier nuclear research facility based in Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra. BARC is a multi-disciplinary research centre with extensive infrastructure for advanced research and development covering the entire spectrum of nuclear science, engineering and related areas.

Multiple choice political science 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 United Nations Peace Keeping Forces got Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. $1988$
  2. $1990$
  3. $1992$
  4. $1994$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

United Nations Peace Keeping Forces was awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988 for its efforts towards establishing a peaceful world.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

When was the programme of Biosphere Reserve initiated by UNESCO?

  1. In 1976

  2. In 1975

  3. In 1971

  4. In 1977
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • UNESCO established a programme of biosphere reserve in 1971 which was known as Man and Biosphere programme. The main goal of this programme was to establish a scientific basis to improve relation between man and environment to achieve sustainable development.
  • As of March 2016, about 669 biosphere reserves in 120 countries, including 16 trans-boundary sites, have been included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

The 'Project Tiger', for the protection of tigers was started in ___________.

  1. April, 1973

  2. June, 1973

  3. August, 1978

  4. November, 1980
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Explanation
Project Tiger was first initiated in the year April 1, 1973, and is still going on. This project was started to save tigers. The much-needed project was launched in Jim Corbett National Park, Uttrakhand under the leadership of Indira Gandhi.
Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

When was the Black Buck National Park established?

  1. 1975

  2. 1976

  3. 1978

  4. 1980
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
1976
Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, the park is located around 42 km from the district headquarters city of Bhavnagar.
Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

A mechanism of PIL was devised in ________.

  1. 1980

  2. 1996

  3. 2000

  4. 2004
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court in the early 1980s devised a mechanism of Public Interest Litigation or PIL to increase access to justice. It allowed any individual or organisation to file a PIL in the High Court or the Supreme Court on behalf of those whose rights were being violated. The legal process was greatly simplified and even a letter or telegram addressed to the Supreme Court or the High Court could be treated as a PIL. 

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

When was SEATO Treaty was found?

  1. 8th September 1954

  2. 10th September 1954

  3. 15th September 1954

  4. 20th September 1954
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A Correct answer
Explanation

SEATO Treaty was founded on 8th September 1954. SEATO Treaty gave top priority to the principles of collective protection. The members nations increased their strength as SEATO's stand was of military force policy.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

When was 'North Atlantic Treaty Organization' found?

  1. 4th April 1949

  2. 6th May 1950

  3. 2nd June 1949

  4. 6th December 1950
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Explanation

North Atlantic Treaty Organization was found on 4th April 1949. America, Canada, England, France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherland, Norway, Portugal and Ireland came together in Washington where they had exchange of thoughts and founded this treaty.

Multiple choice political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

When the eight nations conference was held at the capital of Poland Warsaw?

  1. 10th to 13th May 1955

  2. 11th to 14 May 1955

  3. 15th to 19th May 1955

  4. 20th to 25th May 1955
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

During the period 11th to 14th May, 1955 the eight nation's conference was held at the capital of Poland Warsaw. The countries Russia, Hungary, Czechoslavakia, Albania, Bulgaria, East Germany, Rumania and Poland participated.