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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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When was the Second Backward Class Commission appointed?

  1. 1989

  2. 1979

  3. 1999

  4. 2001
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India had appointed the Second Backward Classes Commission in 1979. It was headed by B.P. Mandal. Hence it was popularly called the Mandal Commission. It was asked to determine the criteria to identify the socially and educationally backward classes in India and recommend steps to be taken for their advancement. The Commission gave its Report in 1980 and made many recommendations. One of these was that 27 per cent of government jobs be reserved for the socially and educationally backward classes. 

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When was the Central Industrial Security Force declared an Armed Force of the Union?

  1. 1991

  2. 1950

  3. 1983

  4. 1980
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

CISF came into existence in 1969 with a sanctioned strength of only three Battalions. Later in 1983, the CISF Act, 1968 was amended and the Central Industrial Security force was declared an Armed Force of the Union in June 1983. Eventually, with the globalization and liberalization of the economy, CISF has become a premier multi-skilled security agency of the country, mandated to provide security to major critical infrastructure installations of the county in diverse areas.

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In which year Indian Council of Agricultural Research institution was established?

  1. 1919

  2. 1929

  3. 1947

  4. 1977
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
1929
Formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture. The ICAR has its headquarters at New Delhi.
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When was the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited was started?

  1. 1953

  2. 1958

  3. 1967

  4. 1974
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd is an apex organization of marketing cooperatives for agricultural produce in India, under Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
Founded: 2 October 1958
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When did Indian Parliament pass National Women's Commission Act ?

  1. 1990

  2. 1985

  3. 1988

  4. 1987
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission for Women's Act 1990 deals with the matter related to the safeguards provided for women under the constitution, reports on working of safeguards and recommends on improving the conditions of the women. It conducts an investigation into specific problems or situations arising out of discrimination and atrocities against women, recommends a strategy for their removal.