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Organisations and Events Dates

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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 commerce securities exchange board of india (sebi) objectives of sebi significance, functions of stock exchange, bse & nse stock exchanges functions of sebi sebi securities and exchange board of india (sebi)

NSE launched the capital market segment in _______.

  1. November 1993

  2. November 1991

  3. November 1992

  4. November 1994
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

NSE launched the capital market segment in November 1994. In NSE, the trading rights are with the trading members who offer their services to the investors. NSE is managed by professionals, who do not directly or indirectly trade on the exchange- this is a true statement. Meeting international benchmarks and standards is one of the objectives of NSE. NSE ensures equal access for investors all over the country with the help of appropriate communication network. The NSE was established by financial institutions, insurance companies and banks. NSE launched the futures and options segment in June 2000 for various derivative instruments.

Multiple choice commerce securities exchange board of india (sebi) objectives of sebi significance, functions of stock exchange, bse & nse stock exchanges functions of sebi sebi securities and exchange board of india (sebi)

OTC Exchange of India was incorporated in ____.

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 1993
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

OTC Exchange of India was incorporated in 1990. OTCEI was set up to provide small and medium companies an access to capital market for raising finance.  OCTCEI is advantageous to the company because it provides methods of raising funds through capital market instruments which are priced fairly.

Multiple choice commerce securities exchange board of india (sebi) objectives of sebi significance, functions of stock exchange, bse & nse stock exchanges functions of sebi sebi securities and exchange board of india (sebi)

 The SEBI was given a statutory status in the year _______.

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 1993
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The SEBI was given a statutory status in the year 1992.  It was set up to regulate the functions of securities market. SEBI is a body corporate having a separate legal existence and perpetual succession. SEBI promotes orderly and healthy development in the stock exchange market.

Multiple choice commerce securities exchange board of india (sebi) objectives of sebi significance, functions of stock exchange, bse & nse stock exchanges functions of sebi sebi securities and exchange board of india (sebi)

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established in __________.

  1. $1956$
  2. $2001$
  3. $1988$
  4. $1984$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the regulator for the securities market in India. It was established in the year 1988 and given statutory powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992.

Multiple choice concept of social responsibility organization of commerce and management industrial pollution and degradation of environment environmental values and ethics industrial pollution accelerated with the start of industrial revolution social responsibility towards the environment

A programme of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) was introduced in India ___________.

  1. 1976

  2. 1977

  3. 1978

  4. 1979
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental Impact Assessment $(EIA)$ is an important management tool for ensuring optimal use of natural resources for sustainable development. $EIA$ is a tool to anticipate the likely environmental impacts that may arise out of the proposed developmental activities and suggest mitigation measures and strategies.
$EIA$ was introduced in India in $1978,$ with respect to river valley projects.
Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

'The Environment Protection Act' was passed in

  1. 1968

  2. 1974

  3. 1981

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'The Environmental protection Act', 1986, is the most comprehensive law meant for prevention and control of environmental pollution by laying down emission norms and setting up of central and state pollution control boards.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The 'Environment Protection Act' to protect and improve the quality of environment (air, water and soil) was passed by the Government of India in the year 

  1. 1971

  2. 1974

  3. 1981

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The EPA (Environment Protection Act), 1986 came into force soon after the Bhopal gas tragedy. The EPA authorizes the central government to protect and improve environmental quality, control and reduce pollution from all sources, and prohibit or restrict the setting and /or operation of any industrial facility on environmental grounds. The EPA rules lay down procedures for setting standards of emission or discharge of environmental pollutants.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The Air Act was enacted by the parliament in

  1. 1980

  2. 1981

  3. 1891

  4. 1781
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981. This act emphasizes the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in India. It states that sources of air pollution such as industries, vehicles, etc, are not permitted to release toxic chemicals beyond a prescribed level. Thus the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

All the buses of Delhi were connected to run on ................. by the end of year ..........

  1. LPG, 2000 respectively

  2. CNG, 2007 respectively

  3. LPG, 1992 respectively

  4. CNG, 2002 respectively
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the 1990s, Delhi ranked fourth among the 41 most polluted cities in the world. All the buses of Delhi new connected to run on CNG by the end of 2002, CNG is more efficient as compare to petrol or diesel.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The Environment (Protection) Act to protect and improve the quality of environment (air, water and soil) was passed by the Government of India in the year 

  1. 1971

  2. 1974

  3. 1981

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is the most comprehensive law meant for prevention, control and abetment of environmental pollution by laying down emission norms and setting up of central and state pollution control boards.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

In which year, Air Prevention and Control of pollution act were amended to include noise as an air pollutant?

  1. 1972

  2. 1981

  3. 1987

  4. 1990
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981 and amended in 1987 to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in India. This act was amended in 1987 to include noise as an air pollutant. So, the correct answer is '1987'.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act came into force in

  1. 1981

  2. 1985

  3. 1990

  4. 1975
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981 and amended in 1987 to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in India.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The Government of India has passed the environment (Protection) Act in the year ___________.

  1. 1990

  2. 1987

  3. 1986

  4. 1992
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In order to control environmental pollution, the Government of India has passed the Environment (Protection) Act in 1986 to protect and improve the quality of our environment.