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Class 7–8 General Knowledge: History dates practice questions

Practise history dates for Classes 7 and 8. Try the 8-question quiz below and see each answer explained straight away, then read all 8 questions with answers underneath. Free, no sign-up.

All history dates questions with answers

1. In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?

   1. A. 1857
   2. B. 1757
   3. C. 1975
   4. D. 1942 ✓

   Answer: 1942. The year was 1942.

2. In which year did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre happen?

   1. A. 1919 ✓
   2. B. 1930
   3. C. 1942
   4. D. 1975

   Answer: 1919. The year was 1919.

3. In which year did the Constitution of India come into force?

   1. A. 1930
   2. B. 1975
   3. C. 1947
   4. D. 1950 ✓

   Answer: 1950. The year was 1950.

4. In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?

   1. A. 1947
   2. B. 1857
   3. C. 1757 ✓
   4. D. 1950

   Answer: 1757. The year was 1757.

5. In which year was India's first satellite, Aryabhata, launched?

   1. A. 1942
   2. B. 1950
   3. C. 1975 ✓
   4. D. 1857

   Answer: 1975. The year was 1975.

6. In which year did India become independent?

   1. A. 1947 ✓
   2. B. 1919
   3. C. 1950
   4. D. 1857

   Answer: 1947. The year was 1947.

7. In which year did the first war of independence (the Revolt) take place?

   1. A. 1930
   2. B. 1919
   3. C. 1857 ✓
   4. D. 1757

   Answer: 1857. The year was 1857.

8. In which year did Gandhi lead the Dandi (Salt) March?

   1. A. 1942
   2. B. 1930 ✓
   3. C. 1975
   4. D. 1947

   Answer: 1930. The year was 1930.

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