Govt Organizations — Set 2
Days & Years · सरकारी संगठन · Questions 11–20 of 50
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established by the Indian government in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2010
• **NGT** = It was formed for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection. • **2010** — NGT was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, making India the third country to have such a tribunal. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [2005]: This year is incorrect for NGT's establishment; [2012]: This year is incorrect for NGT's establishment; [2008]: This year is incorrect for NGT's establishment.
In which year was the University Grants Commission (UGC) formally established by an Act of Parliament?
Correct Answer: A. 1956
• **UGC** = It is responsible for providing funds and maintaining standards in institutions of higher education. • **1956** — The UGC became a statutory body by an Act of Parliament, though it was inaugurated in 1953. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1948]: This year is incorrect for UGC's statutory establishment; [1953]: UGC was inaugurated in this year, but formally established by an Act of Parliament in 1956; [1960]: This year is incorrect for UGC's statutory establishment.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1963
• **CBI** = It serves as the premier investigating agency of India for complex and sensitive cases. • **1963** — The CBI was established through a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1950]: This year is incorrect for CBI's establishment; [1947]: The Special Police Establishment, a precursor to CBI, was active around this period, but CBI itself was established in 1963; [1955]: This year is incorrect for CBI's establishment.
When was the National Housing Bank (NHB) set up as an apex agency for housing finance?
Correct Answer: B. 1988
• **NHB** = Its primary objective is to promote and regulate housing finance institutions at regional levels. • **1988** — NHB was established under the National Housing Bank Act, initially as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBI. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1982]: This year is incorrect for NHB's establishment; [1991]: This year is incorrect for NHB's establishment; [1985]: This year is incorrect for NHB's establishment.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was constituted in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1992
• **NCW** = It aims to protect the interests of women and review their constitutional and legal rights. • **1992** — NCW was set up as a statutory body under the National Commission for Women Act. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1990]: This year is incorrect for NCW's constitution; [1995]: This year is incorrect for NCW's constitution; [2000]: This year is incorrect for NCW's constitution.
In which year was the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) established through nationalization?
Correct Answer: A. 1956
• **LIC** = The Life Insurance Corporation of India was formed through the nationalization and merger of over 240 insurance companies. • **1956** — The year LIC was established when the Parliament passed the Life Insurance Corporation Act. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1951': LIC was not established in this year; '1948': LIC was not established in this year; '1962': LIC was not established in this year.
When was the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) established as a separate body?
Correct Answer: B. 2004
• **NCSC** = The National Commission for Scheduled Castes became a separate constitutional body following the 89th Amendment Act. • **2004** — The year NCSC was established as a separate body, having previously been part of a single commission for SCs and STs. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '2000': NCSC was not established as a separate body in this year; '1992': NCSC was not established as a separate body in this year; '2006': NCSC was not established as a separate body in this year.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was established in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2003
• **CCI** = The Competition Commission of India was established to enforce the Competition Act, 2002. • **2003** — The year CCI was established, although it became fully functional with a Chairperson and members only in 2009. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '2002': The Competition Act was passed in this year, but CCI was established in the following year; '2009': CCI became fully functional in this year, but its establishment was earlier; '2005': CCI was not established in this year.
In which year was the National Informatics Centre (NIC) established to support government automation?
Correct Answer: B. 1976
• **NIC** = The National Informatics Centre was set up to provide e-governance support to the government. • **1976** — The year NIC was established, playing a major role in the digital transformation of various government departments. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1985': NIC was not established in this year; '1981': NIC was not established in this year; '1990': NIC was not established in this year.
When was the National Stock Exchange (NSE) incorporated in India?
Correct Answer: A. 1992
• **NSE** = The National Stock Exchange was incorporated in India as a tax-paying company. • **1992** — The year NSE was incorporated; it was recognized as a stock exchange in 1993 and began operations in the wholesale debt market in 1994. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1994': NSE began its operations in the wholesale debt market in this year, but it was incorporated earlier; '1988': NSE was not incorporated in this year; '1991': NSE was not incorporated in this year.