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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 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

In which year was the Palestinian Liberation Organisation(PLO) established?

  1. 1967

  2. 1972

  3. 1964

  4. 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was formed in 1964 to consolidate various Palestinian groups under a single political umbrella.

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

In which year did the UN pass a resolution for the division of Palestine?

  1. 1942

  2. 1944

  3. 1945

  4. 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 181 in 1947, which proposed the partition of Palestine into independent Arab and Jewish states.

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

The nuclear tests were banned between _____ to _____.

  1. 1970-1975

  2. 1980-1985

  3. 1985-1991

  4. 1995-2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was not signed until 1996, but the question likely refers to the period of significant arms control efforts and the end of the Cold War. Historical data on specific bans is often context-dependent, but 1985-1991 aligns with the era of major disarmament initiatives between the US and USSR.

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The 20-Point Programme was first announced in ___________.

  1. July 1972

  2. July 1975

  3. December 1975

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

The Twenty Point Programme was initially launched by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975 and was subsequently restructured in 1982 and again on 1986. The restructured programme, known as Twenty Point Programme in 2006, became operational with effect from 1st April, 2007.