Organisations and Events Dates

The Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS) was launched by the Government of India in April 1985 to provide insurance coverage to farmers against crop failure. It was later replaced by the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) in 1999-2000. Option A is historically correct.

Correct answer is (4). 

The Twelfth Finance Commission under Dr. C. Rangarajan submitted its final report on November 30, 2004. The Commission made recommendations on tax sharing between central and state governments. The timeline aligns with the typical schedule for Finance Commission reports preceding the next planning period.

Sampurna Gramin Rojgar Yojana (SGRY) was launched on September 25, 2001. It was a rural employment scheme that provided wage employment and food security to rural poor through creation of durable assets.

Rail Neer, the packaged drinking water brand of Indian Railways, was introduced in the 2002-03 railway budget. It was launched to provide safe and affordable drinking water to rail passengers. The initiative was part of efforts to improve passenger amenities and ensure quality standards across the railway network.

The Agricultural Prices Commission (later renamed Commission on Agricultural Costs and Prices) and the Food Corporation of India were both established in 1965. These institutions were created to ensure fair prices for farmers and maintain food security through buffer stock operations. This was a crucial year for agricultural policy framework in India.

The Lead Bank Scheme was introduced in 1969 based on the recommendations of the F. S. Nariman Committee (not to be confused with the Narsimhan Committee). Under this scheme, each district was assigned a 'lead bank' that would coordinate banking services and credit flow in that area. The scheme aimed to accelerate branch expansion and credit deployment in rural areas. 1969 also saw the nationalization of 14 major banks.

The Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on January 1, 1949, through the RBI Act. Before nationalization, it was a shareholder-owned bank. After 1949, it became fully owned by the Government of India.

The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was first introduced in 1995 by the RBI to provide a grievance redressal mechanism for bank customers. It has been revised multiple times since then to expand its coverage and effectiveness.

Correct option is (4). 

The head of Jammu and Kashmir state, initially called Sadar-i-Riyasat, was redesignated as Governor in 1965 through a constitutional amendment. This change was part of integrating J&K more fully with the Indian constitutional framework.

The Panchayat Raj system was officially started in India in 1959 following the recommendation of the Balwantrai Mehta Committee. This established a three-tier rural local government system.

The Reliance Industries group was divided in 2005 between the Ambani brothers after the death of Dhirubhai Ambani. While the question's wording is slightly imprecise, 2005 is generally accepted as the year of division.