General Awareness

Organisations and Events Dates

1,912 Questions

Remembering the establishment years of major organizations and historical event dates is vital for competitive exams. This includes nationalization acts, budgets, and environmental laws. These questions will help you memorize important dates for your upcoming government test.

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Organisations and Events Dates Questions

Multiple choice

When was the Internet first introduced in India?

  1. 1986

  2. 1987

  3. 1988

  4. 1989

  5. 1990
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Internet was first introduced in India in 1986.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Children's Film 'Gattu' released?

  1. 2012

  2. 2014

  3. 2016

  4. 2018
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gattu was released in 2012.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Children's Film 'The Blue Umbrella' released?

  1. 2005

  2. 2007

  3. 2009

  4. 2011
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Explanation

The Blue Umbrella was released in 2005.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Children's Film 'Taare Zameen Par' released?

  1. 2007

  2. 2009

  3. 2011

  4. 2013
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Explanation

Taare Zameen Par was released in 2007.

Multiple choice

In which year did India launch its first National Forest Policy?

  1. 1952

  2. 1988

  3. 1998

  4. 2006
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India's first National Forest Policy was launched in 1952, with the aim of conserving and managing the country's forest resources.

Multiple choice

In which year did India launch its first National Wildlife Action Plan?

  1. 1973

  2. 1983

  3. 1993

  4. 2002
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India's first National Wildlife Action Plan was launched in 1983, with the aim of conserving and managing the country's wildlife resources.

Multiple choice

In which year did India launch its first National Biodiversity Action Plan?

  1. 1992

  2. 2002

  3. 2012

  4. 2022
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India's first National Biodiversity Action Plan was launched in 2002, with the aim of conserving and managing the country's biodiversity.

Multiple choice

In which year did India launch its first National Action Plan on Climate Change?

  1. 2008

  2. 2012

  3. 2016

  4. 2020
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Explanation

India's first National Action Plan on Climate Change was launched in 2008, with the aim of addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Multiple choice

What is the frequency of land use and land cover mapping in India?

  1. Annual

  2. Biennial

  3. Decennial

  4. As and when required
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Land use and land cover mapping in India is typically conducted on a decennial basis, meaning it is carried out every ten years. This allows for the monitoring of long-term changes in land use patterns and the assessment of the impact of various factors on land use dynamics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian standard specifies the requirements for the labeling of textile products?

  1. IS 1885:2016

  2. IS 14291:2017

  3. IS 15764:2019

  4. IS 16982:2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IS 1885:2016 is the Indian standard that specifies the requirements for the labeling of textile products.

Multiple choice

Which year was the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) established?

  1. 1936

  2. 1948

  3. 1952

  4. 1960
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was established in 1936.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian government ban the song 'Bhagwan Hai Kahan Re Tu' by the band Indian Ocean?

  1. 1998

  2. 2000

  3. 2002

  4. 2004
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Explanation

The Indian government banned the song 'Bhagwan Hai Kahan Re Tu' by the band Indian Ocean in 1998. The song was considered to be blasphemous and offensive to religious sentiments.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian government ban the album 'Jana Gana Mana' by the band Indian Ocean?

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 2004

  4. 2006
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government banned the album 'Jana Gana Mana' by the band Indian Ocean in 2002. The album was considered to be seditious and anti-national, and the band was accused of promoting terrorism.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian government ban the song 'Azadi' by the band The Skulls?

  1. 2004

  2. 2006

  3. 2008

  4. 2010
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government banned the song 'Azadi' by the band The Skulls in 2004. The song was considered to be seditious and anti-national, and the band was accused of promoting terrorism.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian government ban the album 'The Great Indian Rock' by the band The Local Train?

  1. 2006

  2. 2008

  3. 2010

  4. 2012
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government banned the album 'The Great Indian Rock' by the band The Local Train in 2008. The album was considered to be offensive and vulgar, and the band was accused of promoting drug use and promiscuity.