General Awareness · History

Historical Events and Dates

1,773 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

In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted?

  1. 1972

  2. 1974

  3. 1976

  4. 1978
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972 to provide legal protection to wildlife and their habitats.

Multiple choice

When is the open enrollment period for cost-sharing reductions?

  1. November 1 - January 31.

  2. February 1 - April 30.

  3. May 1 - July 31.

  4. August 1 - October 31.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The open enrollment period for cost-sharing reductions is November 1 - January 31.

Multiple choice

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was signed in:

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The GATT was signed in 1947 and was the predecessor to the WTO.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis signed?

  1. 1556

  2. 1557

  3. 1558

  4. 1559
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis was signed on April 3, 1559, in the town of Cateau-Cambrésis, France.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated timeline for the completion of the ITER project?

  1. 2025

  2. 2035

  3. 2045

  4. 2055
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ITER project is expected to be completed by 2035, with first plasma experiments planned for 2025 and full operation by 2035.

Multiple choice

When did the Iranian Revolution take place?

  1. 1978-1979

  2. 1980-1981

  3. 1982-1983

  4. 1984-1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Iranian Revolution began in 1978 and culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first oil crisis?

  1. 1973 Oil Crisis

  2. 1979 Oil Crisis

  3. 1990 Oil Crisis

  4. 2008 Oil Crisis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1973 Oil Crisis was the first major oil crisis, caused by the Arab oil embargo in response to the Yom Kippur War.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Youth Organization founded?

  1. 1938

  2. 1939

  3. 1940

  4. 1941
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Esperanto Youth Organization was founded in 1938 in London, United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Workers' Organization founded?

  1. 1921

  2. 1922

  3. 1923

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

The World Esperanto Workers' Organization was founded in 1921 in Vienna, Austria.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Teachers' Organization founded?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Esperanto Teachers' Organization was founded in 1947 in Bern, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Writers' Organization founded?

  1. 1928

  2. 1929

  3. 1930

  4. 1931
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Esperanto Writers' Organization was founded in 1928 in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Musicians' Organization founded?

  1. 1952

  2. 1953

  3. 1954

  4. 1955
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Esperanto Musicians' Organization was founded in 1952 in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

When was the World Esperanto Sports Organization founded?

  1. 1946

  2. 1947

  3. 1948

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

The World Esperanto Sports Organization was founded in 1946 in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

When did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?

  1. December 25, 1991

  2. January 1, 1992

  3. November 7, 1991

  4. March 12, 1992
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union officially dissolved on December 25, 1991, marking the end of the Cold War era.

Multiple choice

In which year was Film City established?

  1. 1964

  2. 1974

  3. 1984

  4. 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Film City was established in 1974 by the Maharashtra government to provide a dedicated space for film production.