Important Dates & Events # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 When is International Women's Day celebrated every year?

March 8
April 5
May 1
June 12
Explanation - International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year to honor women's achievements and promote gender equality.
Correct answer is: March 8

Q.2 On which date did India gain independence from British rule?

August 15, 1947
January 26, 1950
October 2, 1947
July 4, 1947
Explanation - India became independent on August 15, 1947, ending nearly 200 years of British rule.
Correct answer is: August 15, 1947

Q.3 When is World Environment Day observed every year?

June 5
April 22
March 21
July 7
Explanation - World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Correct answer is: June 5

Q.4 When is International Yoga Day celebrated?

June 21
July 21
August 21
September 21
Explanation - International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Correct answer is: June 21

Q.5 On which date is Republic Day celebrated in India?

January 26
August 15
October 2
November 14
Explanation - Republic Day marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.
Correct answer is: January 26

Q.6 When is World Health Day observed annually?

April 7
May 7
June 7
July 7
Explanation - World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 to raise awareness of global health issues.
Correct answer is: April 7

Q.7 When did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?

January 9, 1915
August 15, 1915
January 26, 1915
March 12, 1915
Explanation - Mahatma Gandhi returned to India on January 9, 1915, after 21 years in South Africa.
Correct answer is: January 9, 1915

Q.8 When is World Literacy Day observed?

September 8
October 8
November 8
December 8
Explanation - World Literacy Day is observed on September 8 to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals and communities.
Correct answer is: September 8

Q.9 On which date did India become a republic?

January 26, 1950
August 15, 1947
November 26, 1949
October 2, 1950
Explanation - India became a republic on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India came into effect.
Correct answer is: January 26, 1950

Q.10 When is International Day of Peace observed?

September 21
October 2
August 15
June 21
Explanation - International Day of Peace is observed on September 21 each year to promote peace worldwide.
Correct answer is: September 21

Q.11 When is World AIDS Day observed every year?

December 1
November 1
October 1
January 1
Explanation - World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 to raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic and mourn those who have died.
Correct answer is: December 1

Q.12 When did the first Moon landing by humans take place?

July 20, 1969
May 20, 1969
June 20, 1969
August 20, 1969
Explanation - Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Correct answer is: July 20, 1969

Q.13 When is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination observed?

March 21
April 21
May 21
June 21
Explanation - This day, March 21, marks the anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa and promotes racial equality.
Correct answer is: March 21

Q.14 When did the United Nations come into existence?

October 24, 1945
January 1, 1945
December 10, 1945
August 15, 1945
Explanation - The UN was established on October 24, 1945, after World War II to promote international peace and security.
Correct answer is: October 24, 1945

Q.15 On which date is International Day of Older Persons celebrated?

October 1
November 1
December 1
September 1
Explanation - International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1 to recognize the contributions of older persons.
Correct answer is: October 1

Q.16 When is International Human Rights Day observed?

December 10
November 10
October 10
January 10
Explanation - Human Rights Day is observed on December 10 to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Correct answer is: December 10

Q.17 When did the Berlin Wall fall?

November 9, 1989
December 9, 1989
October 9, 1989
September 9, 1989
Explanation - The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War, fell on November 9, 1989, leading to German reunification.
Correct answer is: November 9, 1989

Q.18 When is International Day of Disaster Reduction observed?

October 13
November 13
September 13
December 13
Explanation - This day, October 13, aims to promote a global culture of disaster reduction, including disaster prevention and preparedness.
Correct answer is: October 13

Q.19 When did World War II end?

September 2, 1945
August 15, 1945
May 8, 1945
December 7, 1945
Explanation - World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945, with the surrender of Japan.
Correct answer is: September 2, 1945

Q.20 When is World Tourism Day celebrated?

September 27
October 27
August 27
July 27
Explanation - World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27 to foster awareness about the role of tourism in global society.
Correct answer is: September 27

Q.21 On which date did India adopt the Constitution?

January 26, 1950
August 15, 1947
November 26, 1949
October 2, 1950
Explanation - The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
Correct answer is: November 26, 1949

Q.22 When is International Day of Families observed?

May 15
June 15
July 15
August 15
Explanation - International Day of Families is observed on May 15 to promote awareness of issues relating to families.
Correct answer is: May 15

Q.23 When did the first session of the Indian Parliament take place?

May 13, 1952
January 26, 1950
August 15, 1947
November 26, 1949
Explanation - The first Lok Sabha of independent India held its inaugural session on May 13, 1952.
Correct answer is: May 13, 1952

Q.24 When is World Day Against Child Labour observed?

June 12
April 12
May 12
July 12
Explanation - World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12 to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labor.
Correct answer is: June 12

Q.25 When did India conduct its first nuclear test, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha'?

May 18, 1974
June 18, 1974
July 18, 1974
August 18, 1974
Explanation - India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran, Rajasthan, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha'.
Correct answer is: May 18, 1974