October 1 — This Day in History

 Question 1 — ₹1,000

On October 1, 1908, Henry Ford revolutionized mass transit by introducing which iconic automobile to the market, of which over 15 million units were built?

A) Model A

B) Model T

C) Mustang

D) Thunderbird

Correct Answer: B) Model T

Explanation: On October 1, 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford manufactured more than 15 million Model T cars, pioneering assembly-line mass production.

Question 2 — ₹2,000

On October 1, 1971, which world-famous entertainment and resort complex officially opened its doors to the public near Orlando, Florida?

A) Universal Studios Florida

B) Disneyland Resort

C) Walt Disney World

D) Busch Gardens

Correct Answer: C) Walt Disney World

Explanation: Walt Disney World officially opened near Orlando, Florida, on October 1, 1971, featuring the Magic Kingdom theme park.

Question 3 — ₹5,000

On October 1, 1890, the United States Congress officially established which famous national park in California, known for its granite cliffs like El Capitan and giant sequoia groves?

A) Yellowstone National Park

B) Yosemite National Park

C) Grand Canyon National Park

D) Zion National Park

Correct Answer: B) Yosemite National Park

Explanation: Yosemite National Park was established as a U.S. National Park by an Act of Congress on October 1, 1890.

Question 4 — ₹10,000

On October 1, 1949, who proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China from Beijing's Tiananmen Gate?

A) Deng Xiaoping

B) Sun Yat-sen

C) Zhou Enlai

D) Mao Zedong

Correct Answer: D) Mao Zedong

Explanation: Following the victory of the Chinese Communist Party in the civil war, Mao Zedong officially proclaimed the creation of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949.

Question 5 — ₹20,000

On October 1, 1975, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in an epic 14-round heavyweight championship bout held in the Philippines. What iconic name was given to this fight?

A) Rumble in the Jungle

B) Fight of the Century

C) Thrilla in Manila

D) Battle of the Titans

Correct Answer: C) Thrilla in Manila

Explanation: The "Thrilla in Manila" took place on October 1, 1975, in Quezon City, Philippines, marking the third and final rubber match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Question 6 — ₹40,000

On October 1, 1957, which official motto began appearing for the first time on newly issued United States paper currency?

A) E Pluribus Unum

B) Liberty and Justice for All

C) In God We Trust

D) Annuit Cœptis

Correct Answer: C) In God We Trust

Explanation: The national motto "In God We Trust" made its first appearance on U.S. paper currency (the $1 silver certificate) on October 1, 1957.

Question 7 — ₹80,000

On October 1, 2024, scientist-turned-politician Claudia Sheinbaum created history by becoming the first female president of which North American country?

A) Mexico

B) Canada

C) Costa Rica

D) Panama

Correct Answer: A) Mexico

Explanation: Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn into office on October 1, 2024, becoming the first female president of Mexico in the country’s 200-year history as an independent state.

Question 8 — ₹1,60,000

On October 1, 1962, federal marshals escorted James Meredith as he integrated which university, sparking violent segregationist riots that left two people dead?

A) University of Alabama

B) University of Mississippi

C) University of Georgia

D) Harvard University

Correct Answer: B) University of Mississippi

Explanation: James Meredith enrolled as the first African American student at the University of Mississippi ("Ole Miss") on October 1, 1962, amidst violent civil rights clashes that required intervention by U.S. marshals and military troops.

Question 9 — ₹3,20,000

On October 1, 1903, the first modern baseball World Series began between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Americans. Which team ultimately won the inaugural eight-game series?

A) Pittsburgh Pirates

B) Boston Americans

C) New York Giants

D) Chicago White Sox

Correct Answer: B) Boston Americans

Explanation: Although the Pittsburgh Pirates won Game 1 on October 1, 1903, the Boston Americans (later the Boston Red Sox) rallied to win the inaugural best-of-nine series 5 games to 3.

Question 10 — ₹6,40,000

In the deadliest mass shooting by a lone gunman in modern U.S. history on October 1, 2017, a perpetrator opened fire on a country music festival in Las Vegas from which high-rise casino hotel?

A) Bellagio

B) Caesars Palace

C) Mandalay Bay

D) The Venetian

Correct Answer: C) Mandalay Bay

Explanation: On October 1, 2017, a shooter opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay casino hotel onto the Route 91 Harvest music festival crowd below, killing 60 people and injuring hundreds.