October 10 — This Day in History

 Question 1 — ₹1,000

In 1970, which South Pacific island nation gained independence from the United Kingdom, exactly 96 years after being colonized?

A) Samoa

B) Fiji

C) Tonga

D) Tuvalu

Correct Answer: B) Fiji

Explanation: On October 10, 1970, Fiji achieved full independence from the United Kingdom, concluding nearly a century of British colonial rule that began in 1874.

Question 2 — ₹5,000

The 1964 Summer Olympic Games, the first to be broadcast internationally via satellite television, were hosted by which Asian city?

A) Seoul

B) Tokyo

C) Beijing

D) Bangkok

Correct Answer: B) Tokyo

Explanation: The 1964 Summer Olympics opened in Tokyo on October 10, 1964, marking the first time the Olympic Games were telecast live internationally to global audiences.

Question 3 — ₹10,000

In 2014, child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside which teenage education advocate?

A) Greta Thunberg

B) Nadia Murad

C) Malala Yousafzai

D) Tawakkol Karman

Correct Answer: C) Malala Yousafzai

Explanation: Kailash Satyarthi and 17-year-old Malala Yousafzai were jointly awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.

Question 4 — ₹20,000

In 1845, the United States Naval Academy was formally established in which historic city in Maryland?

A) Baltimore

B) Annapolis

C) Bethesda

D) Frederick

Correct Answer: B) Annapolis

Explanation: The U.S. Naval Academy opened on October 10, 1845, in Annapolis, Maryland, beginning operations with an inaugural class of 50 midshipmen.

Question 5 — ₹40,000

Which iconic American rock band released their landmark, critically acclaimed single "Good Vibrations" on October 10, 1966?

A) The Doors

B) The Beach Boys

C) Creedence Clearwater Revival

D) The Monkees

Correct Answer: B) The Beach Boys

Explanation: Composed and produced by Brian Wilson with lyrics co-written by Mike Love, "Good Vibrations" was released by Capitol Records in October 1966 and became one of The Beach Boys' signature masterpieces.

Question 6 — ₹80,000

Which veteran English actor, renowned for portraying Lord Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, celebrates his 80th birthday on October 10?

A) Ian McKellen

B) Charles Dance

C) Patrick Stewart

D) Derek Jacobi

Correct Answer: B) Charles Dance

Explanation: Celebrated English stage and screen actor Charles Dance was born on October 10, 1946.

Question 7 — ₹1,60,000

The 1911 Wuchang Uprising, launched on October 10, directly triggered the Xinhai Revolution that brought an end to which ruling imperial dynasty in China?

A) Ming Dynasty

B) Tang Dynasty

C) Qing Dynasty

D) Song Dynasty

Correct Answer: C) Qing Dynasty

Explanation: The uprising launched on October 10, 1911, led to the collapse of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty and paved the way for the founding of the Republic of China.

Question 8 — ₹3,20,000

In October 1973, Spiro T. Agnew became only the second Vice President in U.S. history to resign from office. Whom did President Richard Nixon appoint to succeed him?

A) Nelson Rockefeller

B) Gerald Ford

C) George H.W. Bush

D) Bob Dole

Correct Answer: B) Gerald Ford

Explanation: Following Agnew’s resignation amid bribery and tax evasion charges, Nixon nominated House Minority Leader Gerald Ford under the 25th Amendment. Ford later succeeded Nixon as President upon the latter’s resignation in 1974.

Question 9 — ₹6,40,000

In 2018, Hurricane Michael became the first Category 5 hurricane to strike the contiguous United States in 26 years, making landfall on which coastal region?

A) Outer Banks, North Carolina

B) Florida Panhandle

C) Louisiana Coast

D) Corpus Christi, Texas

Correct Answer: B) Florida Panhandle

Explanation: Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle near Mexico Beach on October 10, 2018, with sustained winds of 160 mph (257 km/h), becoming the first Category 5 storm to make U.S. mainland landfall since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

Question 10 — ₹12,50,000

Which legendary American composer created the seminal 1935 opera Porgy and Bess, which premiered on Broadway featuring an entirely Black cast?

A) Aaron Copland

B) Leonard Bernstein

C) George Gershwin

D) Cole Porter

Correct Answer: C) George Gershwin

Explanation: George Gershwin’s folk opera Porgy and Bess, featuring classical orchestrations fused with jazz and blues, opened at the Alvin Theatre on Broadway on October 10, 1935.