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    On which date did the British surrender to the Japanese?

    • 15 February 1942
    • 15 March 1942
    • 16 February 1942
    • 16 March 1942
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  • 2. 

    On which year did the Suez Canal open?

    • 1867

    • 1868

    • 1869

    • 1870

    Correct Answer
    A. 1869
    Explanation
    The Suez Canal opened in 1869.

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  • 3. 

    On which year was the Straits Times established?

    • 1842

    • 1843

    • 1844

    • 1845

    Correct Answer
    A. 1845
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1845. This means that the Straits Times was established in the year 1845.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of the man who improved the police force as well as the pay and working hours of the policemen in Singapore.

    • John Crawfurd

    • Thomas Dunman

    • William Farquhar

    • Tan Tock Seng

    Correct Answer
    A. Thomas Dunman
    Explanation
    Thomas Dunman is the correct answer because he played a significant role in improving the police force in Singapore. He served as the first Superintendent of Police in Singapore and implemented various reforms to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the police force. Dunman also introduced measures to improve the pay and working hours of the policemen, thus contributing to their welfare and motivation. His efforts had a lasting impact on the development of the police force in Singapore.

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    On which year did Sir Stanford Raffles draft the Raffles Plan of Singapore to reorganise the island?

    • 1822

    • 1823

    • 1824

    • 1825

    Correct Answer
    A. 1822
    Explanation
    Sir Stamford Raffles drafted the Raffles Plan of Singapore in 1822 to reorganize the island. This plan aimed to transform Singapore into a trading port and establish a system of governance. It included measures such as town planning, land allocation, and infrastructure development. The plan laid the foundation for the growth and development of Singapore as a major trading hub in the region.

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    On which date did the Singapore Mutiny start?

    • 14 February 1915

    • 15 February 1915

    • 14 February 1916

    • 15 February 1916

    Correct Answer
    A. 15 February 1915
    Explanation
    The Singapore Mutiny started on 15 February 1915.

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  • 7. 

    On which date did the Japanese surrender?

    • 9 August 1945

    • 14 August 1945

    • 19 August 1945

    • 24 August 1945

    Correct Answer
    A. 14 August 1945
    Explanation
    The Japanese surrender occurred on 14 August 1945. This date marked the end of World War II and the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration by Japan. The Potsdam Declaration, issued on 26 July 1945, demanded Japan's unconditional surrender or face "prompt and utter destruction." The surrender came after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima on 6 August and Nagasaki on 9 August, which devastated the Japanese cities and led to a realization of the futility of continuing the war.

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    On what date did Sir Stanford Raffles first landed on Singapore?

    • 5 February 1819

    • 8 February 1819

    • 18 February 1819

    • 8 February 1820

    Correct Answer
    A. 8 February 1819
    Explanation
    On 8 February 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles first landed on Singapore.

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  • 9. 

    On which year was the Singapore Brigade formed?

    • 1885

    • 1886

    • 1887

    • 1888

    Correct Answer
    A. 1888
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1888. This is the only option provided that falls within the given range of years (1885-1888).

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    On which date did the first air raid on Singapore occur?

    • 7 December 1941

    • 8 December 1941

    • 7 December 1942

    • 8 December 1942

    Correct Answer
    A. 7 December 1941
    Explanation
    The first air raid on Singapore occurred on 7 December 1941.

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