August 19 — This Day in History

 

August 19 — This Day in History

₹1,000 Question

Q1. On August 19, 2010, the last American combat brigade exited which country, marking a major step in the end of the Iraq War?

A. Afghanistan
B. Iraq
C. Kuwait
D. Syria

✅ Correct Answer: B. Iraq

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₹2,000 Question

Q2. Which American warship earned the famous nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating HMS Guerriere on August 19, 1812?

A. USS Constitution
B. USS Enterprise
C. USS Independence
D. USS Chesapeake

✅ Correct Answer: A. USS Constitution

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₹5,000 Question

Q3. The execution of five people convicted of witchcraft on August 19, 1692, was associated with which infamous historical episode?

A. Salem Witch Trials
B. Boston Tea Party
C. Salem Rebellion
D. Massachusetts Mutiny

✅ Correct Answer: A. Salem Witch Trials

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₹10,000 Question

Q4. Which famous American play was inspired in part by the story of John Proctor, one of those executed during the Salem witch trials?

A. Death of a Salesman
B. The Crucible
C. A View from the Bridge
D. All My Sons

✅ Correct Answer: B. The Crucible

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₹20,000 Question

Q5. In 1953, which Iranian prime minister was overthrown in a coup backed by the United States and United Kingdom?

A. Hassan Ali Mansur
B. Mohammad Mosaddeq
C. Amir Abbas Hoveyda
D. Ali Amini

✅ Correct Answer: B. Mohammad Mosaddeq

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₹40,000 Question

Q6. What was the profession of Francis Gary Powers, who was convicted of espionage in Moscow in 1960?

A. Diplomat
B. Journalist
C. U-2 pilot
D. Intelligence analyst

✅ Correct Answer: C. U-2 pilot

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₹80,000 Question

Q7. Which famous motor-racing venue hosted its first automobile race on August 19, 1909?

A. Daytona International Speedway
B. Indianapolis Motor Speedway
C. Le Mans Circuit
D. Monza Circuit

✅ Correct Answer: B. Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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₹1,60,000 Question

Q8. Which South African athlete was indicted on murder charges in 2013 following the shooting death of Reeva Steenkamp?

A. Caster Semenya
B. Wayde van Niekerk
C. Oscar Pistorius
D. Akani Simbine

✅ Correct Answer: C. Oscar Pistorius

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₹3,20,000 Question

Q9. Which airline operated Flight 163, in which 301 people died after the aircraft made a fiery emergency return to Riyadh in 1980?

A. Saudia
B. Iran Air
C. Gulf Air
D. Kuwait Airways

✅ Correct Answer: A. Saudia

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₹6,40,000 Question

Q10. Which Queen band member celebrates his birthday on August 19, according to the list provided?

A. Freddie Mercury
B. Brian May
C. Roger Taylor
D. John Deacon

✅ Correct Answer: D. John Deacon