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 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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 $2001$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Khambhalida Cave was discovered in.....

  1. 1969

  2. 1949

  3. 1959

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

The Khambhalida Caves, located in Rajkot district of Gujarat, were discovered in 1959 by the renowned archaeologist P.P. Pandya.

Multiple choice

Which Year Was Sholay Released?

  1. 1974

  2. 1975

  3. 1976

  4. 1978
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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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A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

When did India test its first nuclear weapon?

  1. 1970

  2. 1974

  3. 1990

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

India conducted its first successful nuclear bomb test, codenamed "Smiling Buddha," in May 1974 at the Pokhran test range. This test made India the first nation outside the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to conduct a nuclear test.