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. 30th May 1987

  2. 30th May 1978

  3. 30th May 1967

  4. 30th May 1964

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

Goa became India's 25th state on 30 May 1987, ending its status as a Union Territory since 1961 when it was liberated from Portuguese rule. The statehood demand reflected local aspirations for greater autonomy and recognition of Goa's distinct cultural and linguistic identity within the Indian federation.

Multiple choice
  1. 1st November 2003

  2. 1st November 2000

  3. 1st November 2002

  4. 1st November 2001

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

Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1, 2000, when it was carved out of Madhya Pradesh as the 26th state of India. This was part of the 2000 reorganization that also created Uttarakhand and Jharkhand.

Multiple choice
  1. 9th November 2001

  2. 9th November 2003

  3. 9th November 2000

  4. 9th November 2002

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

Uttarakhand was formed on November 9, 2000, when it was carved out of Uttar Pradesh as the 27th state of India (originally named Uttaranchal, renamed in 2007). This was part of the 2000 reorganization. The other dates (2001, 2003, 2002) are incorrect.

Multiple choice
  1. 1st November 1966

  2. 1st November 1950

  3. 1st November 1960

  4. 1st November 1980

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

Haryana was formed on November 1, 1966, when it was carved out of Punjab following the Punjabi Suba movement based on linguistic lines. This made it the 17th state of India. The other dates (1950, 1960, 1980) are incorrect.

Multiple choice
  1. 1985

  2. 1890

  3. 1975

  4. 1995

  5. 2000

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

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was founded on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The other dates are incorrect - 1890 and 1975 are too early, and 1995 and 2000 are too late.

Multiple choice
  1. 1st January 1949

  2. 25th July 1950

  3. 1st April 1935

  4. July 1955

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

The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935, in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. It was originally established as a private shareholders' bank and was later nationalized on January 1, 1949.

Multiple choice
  1. 1988

  2. 1987

  3. 1986

  4. 1983

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

INSAT-1C was launched in July 1988 - it become redundant in 1989.

Multiple choice
  1. 1960

  2. 1962

  3. 1964

  4. 1966

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

The Kothari Commission, officially known as the National Education Commission, was established by the Government of India on July 14, 1964, to examine all aspects of the educational sector.

Multiple choice
  1. 1960

  2. 1962

  3. 1964

  4. 1966

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

The Kothari Commission, also known as the National Education Commission, was appointed in 1964. It submitted its comprehensive report on the modernization and standardization of education in India in 1966.

Multiple choice
  1. 1986

  2. 1980

  3. 1976

  4. 1970

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

The National Policy on Education (NPE) was introduced by the government of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986. This policy aimed to remove disparities and equalize educational opportunity, especially for Indian women, Scheduled Tribes, and Scheduled Caste communities. It was a landmark update to the previous 1968 policy.

Multiple choice
  1. 1948

  2. 1949

  3. 1950

  4. 1951

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

The Chartered Accountants Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1949 to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountants in the country. This led to the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Multiple choice
  1. 1960

  2. 1961

  3. 1962

  4. 1963

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

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established by the Government of India on September 1, 1961. It was created to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programs for qualitative improvement in school education. It is headquartered in New Delhi.

Multiple choice
  1. 1985

  2. 1988

  3. 1990

  4. 1991

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

The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was launched on May 5, 1988, by the Government of India. Its primary objective was to impart functional literacy to non-literates in the age group of 15-35 years. It was one of the five National Technology Missions launched during that period.

Multiple choice
  1. 1985

  2. 1988

  3. 1990

  4. 1991

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

The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was launched by the Government of India on May 5, 1988, with the goal of attaining a sustainable threshold level of literacy for adults.