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Historical Events and Dates

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Historical events and dates test a candidate's knowledge of chronological milestones across global and national history. The questions range from the founding of states to the signing of international treaties. Memorizing these dates is essential for general awareness preparation.

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Historical Events and Dates Questions

Multiple choice history economic system and economic policies american dominance, neo-imperialism and new economic policy insights on lpg changing economic policies

The International Monetary Fund was established in _________.

  1. 1919

  2. 1930

  3. 1945

  4. 1947
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in 1945 as an international fund for economic cooperation which was a result of the Bretton Woods Conference held in the year 1944.

Multiple choice history economic system and economic policies american dominance, neo-imperialism and new economic policy insights on lpg changing economic policies

IBRD was set up in ______.

  1. 1965

  2. 1949

  3. 1944

  4. 1990
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IBRD stands for International Bank For Reconstruction and Development. It is set up in

  1. It is one of the members of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington DC. It  offers loans to middle-income developing countries.
Multiple choice history economic system and economic policies american dominance, neo-imperialism and new economic policy insights on lpg changing economic policies

International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in ______________.

  1. 1945

  2. 1956

  3. 1966

  4. 1976.
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IMF stands for International Monetary Fund. It was established in 1995. Headquarter of IMF is in Washington DC. It has 189 countries as members as of 2018. It is established to promote financial stability of the member countries.

Multiple choice civics consumers' awareness consumer protection act of 1986 need for consumer awareness consumer : satisfaction and protection

When did the United Nation adopt the guidelines for consumer protection ?

  1. 1983

  2. 1984

  3. 1985

  4. 1986
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The United Nations is an organization comprising of numerous countries.  UN consumer protection guidelines are set of rules for the safety of consumers for all member countries in the UN.

Multiple choice civics consumers' awareness consumer protection act of 1986 need for consumer awareness consumer : satisfaction and protection

The consumer welfare fund was created in ________.

  1. 1991

  2. 1994

  3. 1996

  4. 1998
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Explanation

The Central Excise and Salt Act. 1944 (I of 1944) was amended in 1991 to enable the Central Government to create the Consumer Welfare Fund where the money that is not refundable to the manufacturers etc. shall be credited. The money credited to the Fund is to be utilized by the Central Govt. (Department of Consumer Welfare) for the welfare of the consumers in accordance with the Rules framed.  The Fund has been set up by the Department of Revenue and, is being operated by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Department of Consumer Affairs.

 

Multiple choice civics consumers' awareness consumer protection act of 1986 need for consumer awareness consumer : satisfaction and protection

Weight and Standard Measure Act was passed to systematize the measurement and weight in which year?

  1. 1976

  2. 1986

  3. 1956

  4. 1966
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Explanation

The Standards of Weights and Measures Act was passed in the year 1976 by Indian Government. This was passed to establish standards of weights and measures, to regulate trade or commerce to safeguard consumer interests.

Multiple choice civics consumers' awareness consumer protection act of 1986 need for consumer awareness consumer : satisfaction and protection

When did the Consumer Protection Act come into force?

  1. $1^{st}$ June, 1986
  2. $1^{st}$ July, 1989
  3. $1^{st}$ June, 1968
  4. $1^{st}$ July, 1987
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Explanation

Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted in 1986 to protect the interests of consumers in India. It makes provision for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumers' disputes and for matters connected therewith also.

Multiple choice history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

What was the period of rising regional aspiration?

  1. 1970s

  2. 1960s

  3. 1980s

  4. 1990s
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1980s may be seen as the period of rising regional aspiration for autonomy, often outside the frame work of Indian Union. These movement frequently involved armed assertion by the people, their repression by the government and a collars of political and electoral process.