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

The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in:

  1. 1990

  2. 1992

  3. 1994

  4. 1996
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in 1990.

Multiple choice

When was the Social Progress Index first published?

  1. 2013

  2. 2014

  3. 2015

  4. 2016
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Social Progress Index was first published in 2013.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the intellectual movement that preceded the Enlightenment?

  1. The Renaissance

  2. The Reformation

  3. The Scientific Revolution

  4. The Counter-Reformation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Renaissance was the intellectual and cultural movement that preceded the Enlightenment.

Multiple choice

When were the Round Table Conferences held?

  1. 1929-1931

  2. 1930-1932

  3. 1931-1933

  4. 1932-1934
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Round Table Conferences took place over three sessions between 1930 and 1932.

Multiple choice

What is the history of legal aid organizations in the United States?

  1. Legal aid organizations have existed in the United States since the early 1900s.

  2. Legal aid organizations were first established in the United States in the 1960s.

  3. Legal aid organizations were first established in the United States in the 1970s.

  4. Legal aid organizations were first established in the United States in the 1980s.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Legal aid organizations have existed in the United States since the early 1900s, when they were first established to provide legal services to poor immigrants. Over the years, legal aid organizations have expanded their services to include a wide range of legal issues and to serve a broader population of low-income individuals.

Multiple choice

When was the African Union (AU) established?

  1. 1963

  2. 1991

  3. 2002

  4. 2010
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The African Union was established on May 25, 1963, with the signing of the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Multiple choice

What is the base year for indexation of cost of acquisition?

  1. 1981-82

  2. 1990-91

  3. 2001-02

  4. 2011-12
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The base year for indexation of cost of acquisition is 1981-82.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first major piece of environmental legislation, the Clean Air Act, passed in the United States?

  1. 1948

  2. 1963

  3. 1970

  4. 1980
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Clean Air Act was first passed in 1970 and has been amended several times since then.

Multiple choice

In which year was Operation Blackboard launched?

  1. 1987

  2. 1990

  3. 1995

  4. 2000
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Blackboard was launched in 1987 by the Government of India to improve the quality of primary education in India.

Multiple choice

When and where was the Ramsar Convention adopted?

  1. 1971, Ramsar, Iran

  2. 1975, Paris, France

  3. 1983, Nairobi, Kenya

  4. 1992, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ramsar Convention was adopted in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, on the shores of the Caspian Sea.

Multiple choice

What was the significance of the transit of Venus across the Sun, which occurred in 1761 and 1769?

  1. Religious prophecy

  2. Astrological prediction

  3. Scientific observation

  4. Artistic inspiration
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The transits of Venus were crucial for astronomers to accurately determine the distance between Earth and the Sun, a fundamental measurement in astronomy.

Multiple choice

When was CISCE established?

  1. 1952

  2. 1958

  3. 1962

  4. 1966
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A Correct answer
Explanation

CISCE was established in 1952 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Multiple choice

When did George W. Bush take office?

  1. January 20, 1993

  2. January 20, 2001

  3. January 20, 2009

  4. January 20, 2017
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

George W. Bush took office on January 20, 2001, after defeating Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election.

Multiple choice

When was the Mountbatten Plan announced?

  1. June 3, 1947

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. January 26, 1950

  4. November 20, 1947
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mountbatten Plan was officially announced on June 3, 1947.

Multiple choice

Which historical event is often considered a turning point in the development of educational standards in the United States?

  1. The passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965.

  2. The publication of A Nation at Risk in 1983.

  3. The establishment of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in 1920.

  4. The creation of the College Board in 1900.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The publication of A Nation at Risk in 1983 raised concerns about the declining quality of education in the United States and led to a renewed focus on educational standards.