Govt Organizations — Set 4
Days & Years · सरकारी संगठन · Questions 31–40 of 50
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) was formed in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1958
DRDO was formed in 1958 by merging the existing Technical Development Establishment of the Indian Army. It is responsible for the development of technology for the military. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
In which year was the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) established?
Correct Answer: A. 1954
BARC was founded in 1954 as the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET). It was renamed in 1966 to honor its founder, the visionary physicist Homi J. Bhabha. It is India's premier nuclear research facility located in Mumbai.
When was the National Cadet Corps (NCC) formed in India?
Correct Answer: D. 1948
The NCC was established in 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act. It is a tri-services organization comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Wing. It aims to develop character, discipline, and the spirit of selfless service among students.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) was constituted as a separate body in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1964
The CBDT was established as a statutory authority in 1964 under the Central Board of Revenue Act. It provides essential inputs for policy and planning of direct taxes in India. It is the administrative body for the Income Tax Department.
In which year was the Border Security Force (BSF) raised?
Correct Answer: C. 1965
The BSF was raised on December 1, 1965, following the Indo-Pakistani War of that year. It is one of the world's largest border-guarding forces. Its primary role is to guard India's land borders during peacetime and prevent trans-border crimes.
When was the Finance Commission of India first established?
Correct Answer: C. 1951
The first Finance Commission was established in 1951 under Article 280 of the Constitution. It is a constitutional body appointed by the President every five years. It defines the financial relations between the Central Government and the State Governments.
In which year was the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) set up?
Correct Answer: C. 1951
The CSO was established in 1951 to coordinate statistical activities in the country. It is responsible for the compilation of the National Accounts Statistics and industrial statistics. It ensures that the government has accurate data for economic planning.
The National Archives of India (NAI) was originally established in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1891
The NAI was established in 1891 as the Imperial Record Department in Calcutta. It was later shifted to New Delhi after the capital changed in 1911. It is the repository of non-current records of the Government of India.
Which of the following bodies was established in 1950 to oversee all-India surveys?
Correct Answer: C. NSSO
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) was set up in 1950. It conducts regular surveys on socio-economic aspects like employment and consumption. It has since been merged into the National Statistical Office (NSO).
In which year was the Planning Commission of India established?
Correct Answer: C. 1950
The Planning Commission was established in March 1950 by a resolution of the government. It was responsible for formulating Five-Year Plans for India's economic development. It was dissolved in 2014 to make way for the NITI Aayog.