General Awareness

Organisations and Events Dates

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Remembering the establishment years of major organizations and historical event dates is vital for competitive exams. This includes nationalization acts, budgets, and environmental laws. These questions will help you memorize important dates for your upcoming government test.

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Organisations and Events Dates Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge history

When was the terrorist atack in Taj Hotel ?

  1. 26/11/2008

  2. 10/12/2008

  3. 15/02/2008

  4. 26/11/2007
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 26/11 terrorist attacks on Mumbai targeted multiple locations including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. The coordinated attacks began on November 26, 2008, and lasted for four days. This date is seared in India's collective memory as one of the deadliest terror attacks on Indian soil, with 166 people killed and over 300 wounded.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

In which year did India make its One Day International debut?

  1. 1971

  2. 1974

  3. 1973

  4. 1975
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India made its One Day International debut in 1974 against England at Leeds. This came after the first ODI was played in 1971, and India participated in the 1975 World Cup. The year 1974 marks India's entry into ODI cricket, making option B correct. Options A (1971) is when the first ODI was played (between Australia and England), and 1975 was when India played its first World Cup match.

Multiple choice general knowledge

When & where was the firts Mc Donald's Restaurant opened in india,and also it was the worlds First not servind Beef?

  1. Oct 13,1996 Lajpat Nagar.

  2. Oct 14,1996 C.P

  3. Oct 13, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar

  4. Oct 15,1997 Lajpat nagar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first McDonald's in India opened on October 13, 1996 at Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar in New Delhi. This location was also notable for being the world's first McDonald's that did not serve beef, respecting local cultural and religious practices. The spelling 'firts' and incomplete date in option C ('Oct 13, Basant Lok') appear to be OCR/typo errors.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

When and where was the first Mc Donals'd opened in india and also its the first one not to serve beef?

  1. 1995 Oct, part -2 lajpat nagar

  2. 1996 oct, basant lok, vasant vihar.

  3. 1993, oct 13, CP

  4. 1994 , Oct, ph-1 nehru place
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first McDonald's in India opened in October 1996 at Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar in New Delhi. It was the first McDonald's globally to not serve beef, respecting local religious sentiments. The chain adapted its menu to include chicken, fish, and vegetarian options instead.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The provision of Bharat Ratna was introduced in which year?

  1. 1954

  2. 1958

  3. 1953

  4. 1952
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was instituted in 1954. The first recipients were C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C.V. Raman. 1952 (option D) is too early as the Constitution was just adopted, and 1958 (option B) is after the first awards were given.