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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 social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was started in the year _____.

  1. $1999$
  2. $2001$
  3. $2003$
  4. $2005$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was notified on September 7, 2005. The objective of the Act is to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was launched in ____.

  1. 1978-79

  2. 1970-71

  3. 1985-86

  4. 1991-92
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) is a program of the Government of India launched in financial year 1978 and extended throughout India by 1980. It is a self-employment program intended to raise the income-generation capacity of target groups among the poor.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP) was launched in ________.

  1. 1990

  2. 2000

  3. 1991

  4. 2002

  5. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

By the recommendation of report submitted by high power committee in May 1994 headed by then prime minister PV Narasimha Rao, the Rural Employment Program was launched from April 1, 1995. This was launched mainly for generation of 2 million jobs for the people living in rural areas.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

When the Comprehensive Family Planning programme was initiated by the Government of India?

  1. In 1952

  2. In 1956

  3. In 1955

  4. In 1954
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India launched a nationwide Family Planning Programme in 1952. Commonly practiced Family Planning methods include birth control pills, condoms, sterilization and IUD (Intrauterine device). 

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Health insurance in India was launched in the year _________.

  1. 1988

  2. 1987

  3. 1986

  4. 1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The question likely refers to the introduction of specific health insurance schemes or reforms in the mid-1980s in India, with 1986 being the commonly cited year in textbooks for this context.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

The Industrial Finance Corporation of India was set up in _____.

  1. 1948

  2. 1964

  3. 1985

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

The IFCI was the first development bank owned by government of India post independence. The main focus  was to cater to the long term financial needs of the industrial sector. 

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research was setup in the year ______.

  1. 1985

  2. 1987

  3. 1990

  4. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research is located in Mumbai and was established by RBI. The reason for establishing this institution is to research on developmental issues. It also contains one of the largest social sciences library in Asia.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

Banking Ombudsman Scheme was announced in ______.

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1995

  4. 1965
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The banking ombudsman scheme was introduced by RBI under section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from 1995. Under this scheme, a banking ombudsman who is a senior official is appointed. He/she handles and redresses the customer complaints against deficiency in certain banking services. 

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

Regional Rural Bank came into existence in _______.

  1. 1970

  2. 1972

  3. 1975

  4. 1982
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Regional Rural Bank (RRB) was established under the provision of an Ordinance and the RRB Act, 1976. RRBs are the created with the view to cater to rural areas of India with basic banking and financial services. They have banking operations in different states of India. 

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

The Industrial Finance Corporation of India was established in ________.

  1. July, 1942

  2. July, 1948

  3. July, 1952

  4. July, 1982
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Industrial Finance Corporation of India was established after the independence under the Industrial Finance Corporation Act, 1948. It is owned by the government of India. It was set up to cater to the long term financial needs of industrial sector of India.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management specialised financial institutions institutional sources long term sources of finance sources of business finance - 2

The State Financial Corporation Act was passed in __________.

  1. September 1951

  2. May 1955

  3. June 1960

  4. July 1965
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SFC stands for State Finance Corporations. It promotes medium and small industries of the particular states and also ensures balanced regional development, employment generation and vast ownership of industries. The Sate Financial Corporation Act was later amended in 1962 under State Financial Corporation (Amendment) Act, 1962.

Multiple choice

When was the last delimitation of constituencies in India conducted?

  1. 2002

  2. 2008

  3. 2014

  4. 2022
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The last delimitation of constituencies in India was conducted in 2002.

Multiple choice

Which Indian standard specifies the permissible limits for the discharge of pollutants into water bodies?

  1. IS 2490:1974

  2. IS 10500:1991

  3. IS 1174:1993

  4. IS 13428:1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IS 2490:1974 is the Indian standard that specifies the permissible limits for the discharge of pollutants into water bodies. It provides guidelines for the discharge of various pollutants, including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and heavy metals.

Multiple choice

Which Indian standard specifies the permissible limits for noise pollution?

  1. IS 9989:1981

  2. IS 10208:1982

  3. IS 11484:1985

  4. IS 12359:1988
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IS 9989:1981 is the Indian standard that specifies the permissible limits for noise pollution. It provides guidelines for the maximum permissible noise levels in different areas, such as residential, commercial, and industrial areas.