General Awareness ยท History

Historical Events and Dates

1,600 Questions

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

What is the longest government shutdown in US history?

  1. 35 days (2018-2019)

  2. 21 days (2013)

  3. 16 days (2011)

  4. 10 days (1995-1996)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The longest government shutdown in US history occurred from December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019, lasting 35 days.

Multiple choice

When did the Non-Cooperation Movement begin?

  1. 1919

  2. 1920

  3. 1921

  4. 1922
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Non-Cooperation Movement officially commenced in 1920, following the passing of the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Multiple choice

When was the Non-Cooperation Movement officially suspended?

  1. 1921

  2. 1922

  3. 1923

  4. 1924
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Non-Cooperation Movement was officially suspended in 1922 following the Chauri Chaura incident, where a violent clash between protesters and police resulted in the deaths of several police officers.

Multiple choice

When did the Dutch Empire officially abolish slavery?

  1. 1848

  2. 1863

  3. 1873

  4. 1888
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dutch Empire officially abolished slavery in 1863, following years of pressure from abolitionist movements and changing public opinion.

Multiple choice

When was the ATS disbanded?

  1. 1946

  2. 1947

  3. 1948

  4. 1949
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ATS was disbanded in 1947 after the end of World War II.

Multiple choice

When was the NAPCCD launched?

  1. 2001

  2. 2002

  3. 2003

  4. 2004
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The NAPCCD was launched in 2001.

Multiple choice

When was the IFC established?

  1. 1944

  2. 1956

  3. 1966

  4. 1976
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The IFC was established in 1956 as an affiliate of the World Bank.

Multiple choice

When was the Social Security Act signed into law?

  1. 1935

  2. 1940

  3. 1950

  4. 1960
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935.

Multiple choice

When was the Berlin Wall constructed?

  1. 1945

  2. 1949

  3. 1961

  4. 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 by the German Democratic Republic (GDR) to prevent its citizens from escaping to West Berlin.

Multiple choice

When did the reunification of Germany officially take place?

  1. October 3, 1990

  2. November 9, 1989

  3. December 25, 1991

  4. January 1, 1992
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The reunification of Germany officially occurred on October 3, 1990, when the German Democratic Republic (GDR) joined the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).

Multiple choice

When was the Belgian Empire established?

  1. 1885

  2. 1908

  3. 1920

  4. 1945
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 recognized the Congo Free State as a personal possession of King Leopold II of Belgium, marking the beginning of the Belgian Empire.

Multiple choice

When did the Belgian Empire come to an end?

  1. 1945

  2. 1960

  3. 1975

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

The Belgian Empire came to an end in 1960 when the Belgian Congo gained independence and became the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Multiple choice

What is the expected date of completion of the FCC?

  1. 2035

  2. 2040

  3. 2045

  4. 2050
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The expected date of completion of the FCC is 2040.

Multiple choice

In what year was the first International Conference on Analysis and its Applications (ICAA) held?

  1. 1978

  2. 1982

  3. 1986

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

The first ICAA was held in Moscow, Russia, in 1978. It was attended by over 200 mathematicians from around the world.

Multiple choice

When were the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms implemented?

  1. 1917

  2. 1918

  3. 1919

  4. 1920
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were implemented in 1919.