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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 history industrial sector growth of banks in india nationalisation and privatisation of banks private sector anddifference between public and private sector

Nationalisation of 14 major banks in India took place in ________.

  1. July 1969

  2. June 1970

  3. April 1980

  4. February 1990
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A Correct answer
Explanation

On July 1969, fourteen major private commercial bank of India were nationalized which included Indian bank, Indian Overseas bank, Canara bank etc in order to increase the efficiency of public sector. 

Multiple choice

When did the Kargil War take place?

  1. 1993

  2. 1998

  3. 2008

  4. 1999
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kargil War, fought between India and Pakistan, took place in the Kargil district of Kashmir during the summer of 1999.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Speed post service was introduced in India in _______.

  1. August 1986

  2. August 1979

  3. April 1990

  4. May 1987
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Explanation

The Speed Post service was officially launched by the Department of Posts in India in August 1986 to provide a time-bound delivery service.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana was launched in __________.

  1. December $2000$
  2. February $1998$
  3. May $2003$
  4. April $2001$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in December 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations.

Multiple choice

Which Year Was Sholay Released?

  1. 1974

  2. 1975

  3. 1976

  4. 1978
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sholay was released on August 15, 1975, coinciding with India's Independence Day. It initially received lukewarm reviews but quickly grew to become a historic blockbuster.

Multiple choice

Which year was the movie "Kabhi Kabhi" released in?

  1. 1976

  2. 1977

  3. 1975

  4. 1974
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Explanation

Kabhi Kabhie, a highly acclaimed romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra, was released in the year 1976. The film features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor, and Neetu Singh. It is famous for its timeless soundtrack composed by Khayyam.

Multiple choice

When did the land grant act pass?

  1. 1862

  2. 1872

  3. 1992

  4. 2009
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Morrill Land-Grant Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, establishing institutions in each state to teach agriculture and the mechanic arts. A second Morrill Act was later passed in 1890.

Multiple choice

When did Pakistan test its first nuclear weapon?

  1. 1970

  2. 1974

  3. 1990

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pakistan conducted its first public nuclear tests, codenamed Chagai-I, in May 1998. This was done in direct response to India's second round of nuclear tests (Pokhran-II) earlier that same month.