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** = The Defense Research and Development Organization is responsible for developing technology for the military. • **1958** — This is the year DRDO was formed by merging the existing Technical Development Establishment of the Indian Army. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1962]: Incorrect year for DRDO's formation; [1954]: Incorrect year for DRDO's formation; [1948]: Incorrect year for DRDO's formation.
In which year was the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) established?
Correct Answer: A. 1954
• **BARC** = The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is India's premier nuclear research facility located in Mumbai. • **1954** — This is the year BARC was founded as the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET). • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1964]: Incorrect establishment year for BARC; [1951]: Incorrect establishment year for BARC; [1948]: Incorrect establishment year for BARC.
When was the National Cadet Corps (NCC) formed in India?
Correct Answer: D. 1948
• **NCC** = The National Cadet Corps is a tri-services organization that aims to develop character, discipline, and selfless service among students. • **1948** — This is the year the NCC was established under the National Cadet Corps Act. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1950]: Incorrect year for NCC's formation; [1947]: Incorrect year for NCC's formation; [1952]: Incorrect year for NCC's formation.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) was constituted as a separate body in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1964
• **CBDT** = The Central Board of Direct Taxes is the administrative body for the Income Tax Department, providing inputs for direct tax policy and planning. • **1964** — This is the year CBDT was established as a statutory authority under the Central Board of Revenue Act. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1960]: Incorrect year for CBDT's constitution; [1947]: Incorrect year for CBDT's constitution; [1954]: Incorrect year for CBDT's constitution.
In which year was the Border Security Force (BSF) raised?
Correct Answer: C. 1965
• **BSF** = The Border Security Force is one of the world's largest border-guarding forces, primarily guarding India's land borders during peacetime. • **1965** — This is the year the BSF was raised on December 1, following the Indo-Pakistani War. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1962]: Incorrect year for BSF's raising; [1971]: Incorrect year for BSF's raising; [1950]: Incorrect year for BSF's raising.
When was the Finance Commission of India first established?
Correct Answer: C. 1951
• **Finance Commission** = The Finance Commission is a constitutional body that defines the financial relations between the Central and State Governments. • **1951** — This is the year the first Finance Commission was established under Article 280 of the Constitution. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1950]: Incorrect establishment year for the Finance Commission; [1955]: Incorrect establishment year for the Finance Commission; [1948]: Incorrect establishment year for the Finance Commission.
In which year was the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) set up?
Correct Answer: C. 1951
• **CSO** = The Central Statistical Organization coordinates statistical activities in the country, compiling National Accounts Statistics and industrial statistics. • **1951** — This is the year the CSO was established to ensure the government has accurate data for economic planning. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1948]: Incorrect establishment year for CSO; [1955]: Incorrect establishment year for CSO; [1960]: Incorrect establishment year for CSO.
The National Archives of India (NAI) was originally established in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1891
• **NAI** = The National Archives of India is the repository of non-current records of the Government of India. • **1891** — This is the year the NAI was originally established as the Imperial Record Department in Calcutta. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1858]: Incorrect establishment year for NAI; [1901]: Incorrect establishment year for NAI; [1911]: Incorrect establishment year for NAI (this was when the capital shifted, not NAI's founding).
Which of the following bodies was established in 1950 to oversee all-India surveys?
Correct Answer: C. NSSO
• **NSSO** = The National Sample Survey Office was established to conduct regular surveys on socio-economic aspects like employment and consumption. • **1950** — This is the year the NSSO was set up to oversee all-India surveys, later merging into the National Statistical Office (NSO). • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [CSO]: Established in 1951, not 1950; [ISI]: Indian Statistical Institute, not responsible for all-India government surveys; [ASI]: Archaeological Survey of India, not involved in socio-economic surveys.
In which year was the Planning Commission of India established?
Correct Answer: C. 1950
• **Planning Commission** = The Planning Commission was responsible for formulating Five-Year Plans for India's economic development. • **1950** — This is the year the Planning Commission was established by a government resolution, later dissolved in 2014 to make way for NITI Aayog. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1947]: Incorrect establishment year for the Planning Commission; [1952]: Incorrect establishment year for the Planning Commission; [1955]: Incorrect establishment year for the Planning Commission.