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
  1. 1930

  2. 1872

  3. 1932

  4. 1956

  5. 2002

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Explanation

The Sale of Goods Act was effective from 1st July 1930 in whole of India, except Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice
  1. 1982 A.D.

  2. 1983 A.D.

  3. 1984 A.D.

  4. 1985 A.D.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

SAARC was founded on December 8, 1985, at the first SAARC summit held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The organization was established by the heads of state/government of 7 South Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan joined later in 2007.

Multiple choice
  1. 2000

  2. 1999

  3. 2005

  4. 2001

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Explanation

The Information Technology Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2000 to provide legal recognition for electronic transactions and address cybercrime. It came into effect in 2000, not 1999, 2001, or 2005.

Multiple choice
  1. September 15, 2009

  2. September 19, 2009

  3. September 23, 2009

  4. September 27, 2009

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Explanation

Doordarshan, India's national public television broadcaster, was launched on September 15, 1959. It celebrated 50 years on September 15, 2009.

Multiple choice
  1. First April

  2. First June

  3. First March

  4. Fifteenth March

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Explanation

The financial year in India commences on April 1st and ends on March 31st of the following year. This is standardized across all government accounting and budgeting processes. The Union Budget is presented on February 1st, just before the new financial year begins.

Multiple choice
  1. 1935

  2. 1955

  3. 1960

  4. 1945

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahindra & Mahindra was incorporated in 1945 when J.C. Mahindra and K.C. Mahindra partnered with Malik Ghulam Mohammed to enter the automobile industry. This is a historical fact about the company's founding.

Multiple choice
  1. 1971

  2. 1970

  3. 1976

  4. 1967

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Explanation

The third Indo-Pak war was fought in December 1971 and resulted in the independence of East Pakistan as Bangladesh. The war lasted 13 days and ended with the surrender of Pakistani forces in East Pakistan.

Multiple choice
  1. 1999

  2. 2000

  3. 2001

  4. 2002

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) was launched in 2001 to provide employment opportunities and wage employment to rural poor. It was later merged with National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in 2006.

Multiple choice
  1. 1951

  2. 1956

  3. 1971

  4. 1975

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Cinema Corporation was established in Uttar Pradesh in 1975. This was a state government initiative to promote and regulate film industry and cinema culture in the state. The other dates (1951, 1956, 1971) do not correspond to this establishment.