General Awareness · History

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

When were Health Insurance Exchanges first established in the United States?

  1. 2010

  2. 2013

  3. 2015

  4. 2017
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Health Insurance Exchanges were established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was signed into law in 2010. The exchanges became operational in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a territory that was acquired by the United States as a result of the Manifest Destiny ideology?

  1. Texas

  2. California

  3. Florida

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

Florida was acquired by the United States through the Adams-Onís Treaty in 1819, which was not directly related to the Manifest Destiny ideology. Texas, California, and Alaska were all acquired as a result of the Manifest Destiny ideology.

Multiple choice

When was the Space Applications Centre (SAC) established?

  1. 1972

  2. 1975

  3. 1980

  4. 1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SAC was established in 1972 under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Multiple choice

When was the National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) established?

  1. 1956

  2. 1967

  3. 1975

  4. 1985
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NATMO was established in 1956 to compile, publish, and distribute maps and atlases of India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the gold rush that occurred in the Rocky Mountains in the 1850s?

  1. The California Gold Rush

  2. The Colorado Gold Rush

  3. The Black Hills Gold Rush

  4. The Klondike Gold Rush
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Colorado Gold Rush was a gold rush that occurred in the Rocky Mountains in the 1850s, which led to the founding of the state of Colorado.

Multiple choice

When was the Overseas Voter Facilitation Centre (OVFC) launched?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2013
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Overseas Voter Facilitation Centre (OVFC) was launched in 2010 to provide a dedicated platform for overseas Indian citizens to register as voters and cast their votes.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the cattle trail that ran through the Brazos River Valley?

  1. Chisholm Trail

  2. Goodnight-Loving Trail

  3. Western Trail

  4. Great Western Cattle Trail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chisholm Trail ran through the Brazos River Valley.

Multiple choice

When was Sierra Nevada Corporation founded?

  1. 1963

  2. 1984

  3. 1994

  4. 2003
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sierra Nevada Corporation was founded in 1963 by Fredrick R. Durham and John L. Biery.

Multiple choice

When was the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted?

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.

Multiple choice

When was the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) adopted?

  1. 1979

  2. 1983

  3. 1987

  4. 1991
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) was adopted in 1979.

Multiple choice

When was the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands adopted?

  1. 1971

  2. 1975

  3. 1979

  4. 1983
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971.

Multiple choice

When was the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) adopted?

  1. 1973

  2. 1977

  3. 1981

  4. 1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was adopted in 1973.

Multiple choice

When was the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) adopted?

  1. 1992

  2. 1994

  3. 1996

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was adopted in 1994.

Multiple choice

When was the United Nations Framework Convention on Forests (UNFF) adopted?

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 2004

  4. 2006
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Framework Convention on Forests (UNFF) was adopted in 2000.

Multiple choice

When was the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) adopted?

  1. 1982

  2. 1984

  3. 1986

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

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was adopted in 1982.