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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. July 26 1965

  2. Nov 11 1968

  3. Aug 15 1968

  4. Jun 16 1967

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. 40522

  2. 40188

  3. 40278

  4. 40369

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 1962

  2. 1963

  3. 1960

  4. 1961

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 1948

  2. 1938

  3. 1958

  4. 1968

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. 1901

  2. 2001

  3. 1868

  4. 1968

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 1st Apri 1963

  2. 12th May 1941

  3. 15 October 1912

  4. 27th August 1972

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 1998

  2. 1994

  3. 1997

  4. 1995

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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.