Govt Organizations — Set 3

Correct Answer: B. January 25, 1950

• **Election Commission** = The Election Commission of India was formed a day before India became a Republic. • **January 25, 1950** — This date is now celebrated annually as National Voters' Day, recognizing the establishment of this constitutional body. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'January 26, 1950': India became a Republic on this day, but the Election Commission was formed a day earlier; 'August 15, 1947': This is India's Independence Day, not the establishment date of the Election Commission; 'November 26, 1949': The Constitution of India was adopted on this day, not the establishment date of the Election Commission.

Correct Answer: A. 1956

• **ONGC** = The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation was established as a commission to develop the petroleum resources of the country. • **1956** — The year ONGC was set up as a commission; it was later converted into a public limited company in 1993. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1962': ONGC was not set up as a commission in this year; '1951': ONGC was not set up as a commission in this year; '1960': ONGC was not set up as a commission in this year.

Correct Answer: D. 2005

• **NDMA** = The National Disaster Management Authority was formally constituted through the Disaster Management Act. • **2005** — The year NDMA was established, serving as the apex body for disaster management in India, headed by the Prime Minister. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '2001': NDMA was not constituted in this year; '2006': NDMA was not constituted in this year; '1999': NDMA was not constituted in this year.

Correct Answer: B. 1982

• **EXIM Bank** = The Export-Import Bank of India was set up to provide financial assistance to exporters and importers. • **1982** — The year EXIM Bank was established as the principal financial institution for coordinating foreign trade financing. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1988': EXIM Bank was not established in this year; '1980': EXIM Bank was not established in this year; '1992': EXIM Bank was not established in this year.

Correct Answer: A. 1951

• **CBFC** = The Central Board of Film Certification was established under the Cinematograph Act. • **1951** — The year CBFC was set up as a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to regulate film exhibition. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1947': CBFC was not established in this year; '1955': CBFC was not established in this year; '1960': CBFC was not established in this year.

Correct Answer: D. 1950

• **NSSO** = The National Sample Survey Office was formed to conduct large-scale sample surveys throughout India. • **1950** — The year NSSO was established; it provides data for planning and policy formulation by the government. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1955': NSSO was not established in this year; '1948': NSSO was not established in this year; '1962': NSSO was not established in this year.

Correct Answer: B. 1969

• **ISRO** = The Indian Space Research Organisation was established, replacing the previous INCOSPAR. • **August 15, 1969** — The date ISRO was founded as India's primary space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1962': ISRO was not founded in this year; '1972': ISRO was not founded in this year; '1958': ISRO was not founded in this year.

Correct Answer: D. 1952

• **EPFO** = The Employees' Provident Fund Organization was established under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. • **1952** — The year EPFO was established, growing to become one of the world's largest social security organizations in terms of clientele. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1956': EPFO was not established in this year; '1950': EPFO was not established in this year; '1948': EPFO was not established in this year.

Correct Answer: B. 1861

• **ASI** = The Archaeological Survey of India was founded by Alexander Cunningham, who also became its first Director-General. • **1861** — The year ASI was established, becoming responsible for archaeological research and the protection of national cultural heritage. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1871': ASI was not established in this year; '1858': ASI was not established in this year; '1904': ASI was not established in this year.

Correct Answer: D. 1955

• **SBI** = The State Bank of India was created after the Government of India nationalized the Imperial Bank of India. • **July 1, 1955** — The date SBI was formed; it is now the largest public sector bank in the country. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '1951': SBI was not created in this year; '1960': SBI was not created in this year; '1948': SBI was not created in this year.