General Awareness
Organisations and Events Dates
1,785 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
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11th Dec,2001
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12th Dec,2005
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11th Dec,2005
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11th Dec,2006
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1955 to 2002
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1977 to 2000
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1965 to 1999
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1971 to 2006
B
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Jyoti Basu served as Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1977 to 2000, spanning 23 years. This made him the longest-serving Chief Minister in India's history at that time, leading the Left Front government.
D
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Jyoti Basu was sworn in as Chief Minister of West Bengal for the first time on June 21, 1977, after the Left Front coalition's decisive victory in the state assembly elections following the Emergency period.
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July 26 1965
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Nov 11 1968
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Aug 15 1968
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Jun 16 1967
A
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Maldives attained independence from Britain on July 26, 1965, after 77 years as a British protectorate. November 11, 1968 is the republic day, and the other dates are not related to Maldivian independence.
B
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Kamal Haasan won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist in 1960 for his debut film 'Kalathur Kannamma' at age 6. This award recognized his exceptional performance as a child artist, launching his illustrious career in Indian cinema.
A
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The Nobel Prizes are traditionally awarded annually on December 10th, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. In Excel date serial format, 40522 corresponds to December 10, 2010. The question uses raw serial integers which is highly unconventional.
A
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, was founded in 1968 as a division of Tata Sons. It started with 4 employees and has grown into a global IT giant.
A
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Tata Tea, now part of Tata Consumer Products Limited, was established in 1962. The company entered the tea industry and grew to become one of India's largest tea companies.
B
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Nowroji Saklatwala served as the Chairman of the Tata Group from 1932 until his death in 1938. He was the third chairman of Tata Sons and led the group through challenging economic conditions. His tenure was cut short by his passing in 1938.
B
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was founded in 1968, making option B correct. TCS is India's largest IT services company and was established as a division of Tata Sons. The other years (1969, 1993, 1989) are incorrect.
D
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was established in 1968, making it one of the oldest IT services companies in India. It was founded as a division of Tata Sons and has grown to become one of the world's largest IT service providers. The other options are significantly off: 1901 is too early, 2001 is 33 years too late, and 1868 predates the IT industry entirely.
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1st Apri 1963
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12th May 1941
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15 October 1912
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27th August 1972
A
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established on April 1, 1963, by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The other dates are incorrect - 1941, 1912, and 1972 are not related to CBI's establishment.
B
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Sachin Tendulkar received the Arjuna Award in 1994, India's prestigious honor for outstanding achievement in sports. This came early in his international career, recognizing his rapid rise and exceptional performances as a young cricketer representing India at the highest level.