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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

Which year did India implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

  4. 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India implemented the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017. GST is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services.

Multiple choice

In which year was the C. Rajagopalachari Formula proposed?

  1. 1946

  2. 1947

  3. 1948

  4. 1949
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The C. Rajagopalachari Formula was proposed in 1946.

Multiple choice

When was L'Officiel India first published?

  1. 2009

  2. 2010

  3. 2011

  4. 2012
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

L'Officiel India was first published in 2011.

Multiple choice

When was the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) launched?

  1. 2010

  2. 2012

  3. 2014

  4. 2016
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) was launched in 2014 by the Government of India to address the skill gap in the country and enhance the employability of the youth.

Multiple choice

When were Gram Nyayalayas first introduced in India?

  1. 1959

  2. 1976

  3. 1995

  4. 2008
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gram Nyayalayas were first introduced in India in 1995 as part of the Gram Nyayalaya Act.

Multiple choice

When was the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) established?

  1. 1929

  2. 1952

  3. 1962

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The CBSE was established in 1929 as the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Rajputana. It was renamed as the Central Board of Secondary Education in 1952.

Multiple choice

When was the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) established?

  1. 1929

  2. 1952

  3. 1962

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The CISCE was established in 1952 as a private, non-profit educational board.

Multiple choice

When was the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education established?

  1. 1929

  2. 1952

  3. 1962

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education was established in 1962.

Multiple choice

When was the CBFC established?

  1. 1952

  2. 1962

  3. 1972

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

The CBFC was established in 1952 under the Cinematograph Act of 1952.

Multiple choice

In which year did S. G. Dani receive the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology?

  1. 1983

  2. 1984

  3. 1985

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

S. G. Dani received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 1985 for his work in mathematics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most recent edition of the National Atlas of India?

  1. 2005

  2. 2010

  3. 2015

  4. 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The most recent edition of the National Atlas of India is the 2019 edition. It is a comprehensive collection of maps and data that provides a detailed overview of the country's geography, natural resources, economy, and social conditions.

Multiple choice

When was StyleCracker India founded?

  1. 2012

  2. 2013

  3. 2014

  4. 2015
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

StyleCracker India was founded in 2012 by Dhimaan Shah and Archana Walavalkar.

Multiple choice

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition government came to power in India in which year?

  1. 1998

  2. 2004

  3. 2014

  4. 2019
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The BJP-led coalition government, known as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), first came to power in 1998, with Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice

When was Rajkumari Amrit Kaur appointed as the Minister of Health?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was appointed as the Minister of Health in 1947.

Multiple choice

When did India join the International Monetary Fund?

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India joined the International Monetary Fund in 1945, shortly after its establishment.