General Awareness · 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

When was the UNHCR established?

  1. 1945

  2. 1950

  3. 1955

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

The UNHCR was established in 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.

Multiple choice

When did the Rotterdam Convention enter into force?

  1. 2001

  2. 2002

  3. 2003

  4. 2004

  5. 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Rotterdam Convention entered into force on 24 February 2004.

Multiple choice

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

  1. December 24, 1814

  2. January 8, 1815

  3. February 17, 1815

  4. March 3, 1815
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814, in Ghent, Belgium.

Multiple choice

In which year was NATMO established?

  1. 1956

  2. 1960

  3. 1964

  4. 1968
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NATMO was established in 1956 under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common misconception about the September 11 attacks?

  1. The September 11 attacks were a series of terrorist attacks that were carried out by Al-Qaeda.

  2. The September 11 attacks resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.

  3. The September 11 attacks led to the War on Terror.

  4. The September 11 attacks resulted in the deaths of millions of people.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The September 11 attacks resulted in the deaths of thousands of people. The attacks were the deadliest terrorist attacks in history.

Multiple choice

In what year was the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed?

  1. 1820

  2. 1821

  3. 1822

  4. 1823
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Monroe Doctrine was proclaimed by President James Monroe in his annual message to Congress on December 2, 1823.

Multiple choice

When was the Monroe Doctrine officially repealed?

  1. It was never repealed

  2. 1898

  3. 1933

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

The Monroe Doctrine has never been officially repealed, although its interpretation and application have evolved over time.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Centre for Analysis established?

  1. 2006

  2. 2007

  3. 2008

  4. 2009
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Centre for Analysis was established in 2006 as an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Multiple choice

When did the WEP go into effect?

  1. 1983

  2. 1993

  3. 2003

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

The WEP went into effect in 1983.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the modern-day town that is located near the site of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest?

  1. Detmold

  2. Paderborn

  3. Osnabrück

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

Detmold is the modern-day town closest to the site of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest.

Multiple choice

When was the Dalai Lama enthroned?

  1. 1940

  2. 1950

  3. 1959

  4. 1964
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dalai Lama was enthroned on February 22, 1950.

Multiple choice

In which year was the first OFC U-20 Championship held?

  1. 1974

  2. 1980

  3. 1986

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

The first OFC U-20 Championship was held in 1974 in Tahiti.

Multiple choice

When was the MSF introduced?

  1. 2000

  2. 2001

  3. 2002

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

The MSF was introduced in 2000.

Multiple choice

In which year was the National Legal Aid Association founded?

  1. 1909

  2. 1910

  3. 1911

  4. 1912
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Legal Aid Association was founded in 1911.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) come into existence?

  1. 1965

  2. 1966

  3. 1967

  4. 1968
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) came into existence in 1965.