General Awareness ยท 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

When was the Mountbatten Plan announced?

  1. June 3, 1947

  2. July 4, 1947

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. September 2, 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mountbatten Plan was announced on June 3, 1947.

Multiple choice

When did slavery end in Africa?

  1. 19th century

  2. 20th century

  3. 21st century

  4. It has not ended yet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Slavery ended in Africa in the 20th century. The last country to abolish slavery was Mauritania, which did so in 1981.

Multiple choice

In what year were women first allowed to serve in combat roles in the United States military?

  1. 1991

  2. 1993

  3. 1995

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Women were first allowed to serve in combat roles in the United States military in 1993, when President Bill Clinton signed a law lifting the ban on women in combat.

Multiple choice

In what year did the United States military repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which prohibited openly gay and lesbian people from serving in the military?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2013
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The United States military repealed the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in 2011, allowing openly gay and lesbian people to serve in the military.

Multiple choice

When was the IMF established?

  1. 1944

  2. 1945

  3. 1946

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

The IMF was established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference in New Hampshire, United States.

Multiple choice

When was the IASA founded?

  1. 1969

  2. 1972

  3. 1975

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

The IASA was founded in 1969 at a meeting of audiovisual archivists in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

When was the Doha Development Agenda launched?

  1. November 2001

  2. December 2002

  3. January 2003

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

The Doha Development Agenda was launched at the 4th WTO Ministerial Conference in Doha, Qatar, in November 2001.

Multiple choice

What is the deadline for concluding the Doha Development Agenda negotiations?

  1. 2005

  2. 2006

  3. 2007

  4. 2008
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for concluding the Doha Development Agenda negotiations was 2008.

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 UNCCD adopted?

  1. 1992

  2. 1994

  3. 1996

  4. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The UNCCD was adopted in 1994 and entered into force in 1996.

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.