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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

When were District Planning Committees (DPCs) introduced in India?

  1. 1950

  2. 1970

  3. 1990

  4. 2000
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C Correct answer
Explanation

DPCs were introduced in India in 1990 as part of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution.

Multiple choice

When was the Joint Forest Management (JFM) program officially launched in India?

  1. 1970s

  2. 1980s

  3. 1990s

  4. 2000s
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The JFM program was officially launched in India in the early 1990s, gaining momentum in the following years.

Multiple choice

In which year was Mohiniyattam recognized as an independent classical dance form by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?

  1. 1977

  2. 1980

  3. 1983

  4. 1986
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mohiniyattam was recognized as an independent classical dance form by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1977.

Multiple choice

When was NABARD established?

  1. 1982

  2. 1983

  3. 1984

  4. 1985
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NABARD was established on July 12, 1982.

Multiple choice

Which mid-term election in India resulted in a change in government?

  1. 1977

  2. 1980

  3. 1991

  4. 1998
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1977 mid-term election in India resulted in a change in government, with the Janata Party defeating the incumbent Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

Which mid-term election in India was held after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?

  1. 1984

  2. 1989

  3. 1991

  4. 1996
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1984 mid-term election in India was held after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Multiple choice

Which mid-term election in India was held after the resignation of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi?

  1. 1989

  2. 1991

  3. 1996

  4. 1998
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1991 mid-term election in India was held after the resignation of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Badminton Federation (IBF) established?

  1. 1934

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1954
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Badminton Federation (IBF) was established in 1934.

Multiple choice

The Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 was repealed in which year?

  1. 2017.

  2. 2018.

  3. 2019.

  4. 2020.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 was repealed in the year 2019.

Multiple choice

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act was enacted in India in which year?

  1. 2005

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2015
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The POCSO Act was enacted in 2012 to protect children from sexual offenses.

Multiple choice

When was the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 introduced in the Parliament?

  1. December 2018

  2. January 2019

  3. February 2019

  4. March 2019
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 was introduced in the Parliament in December 2018.

Multiple choice

When was The Indian Legal Aid Services Act enacted?

  1. 1987

  2. 1995

  3. 2002

  4. 2011
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Legal Aid Services Act was enacted in 1987 to address the need for providing legal aid and assistance to the weaker sections of society.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Human Rights Act enacted?

  1. 1993

  2. 2000

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
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Explanation

The Indian Human Rights Act was enacted in 1993.

Multiple choice

The establishment of the Textile Research Association (TRA) in India marked a significant milestone in textile research. In which year was TRA founded?

  1. 1914

  2. 1944

  3. 1964

  4. 1984
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Textile Research Association (TRA) was established in 1964 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research and development in the Indian textile industry.

Multiple choice

In which year did Radhakrishnan die?

  1. 1975

  2. 1976

  3. 1977

  4. 1978
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Radhakrishnan died in 1975.