Projects & Acts — Set 3
Days & Years · परियोजनाएं और अधिनियम · Questions 21–30 of 50
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was given statutory powers in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1992
• **1992** = The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was given statutory powers through the SEBI Act. • **1988** — SEBI was initially established in this year before receiving statutory powers. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1990]: SEBI did not receive statutory powers in this year; [1988]: SEBI was established in this year, but was not given statutory powers until 1992; [1995]: This is an incorrect year for SEBI to receive its statutory powers.
In which year was the Competition Act passed, replacing the old MRTP Act?
Correct Answer: D. 2002
• **2002** = The Competition Act was passed, replacing the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act. • **CCI** — The Competition Act led to the establishment of the Competition Commission of India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [2000]: The Competition Act was not passed in this year; [2007]: This is an incorrect year for the enactment of the Competition Act; [2005]: The Act was passed before this year.
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), for rural road connectivity, was launched in?
Correct Answer: A. 2000
• **2000** = The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched to provide rural road connectivity. • **Atal Bihari Vajpayee** — The then Prime Minister launched PMGSY on December 25, 2000. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1998]: PMGSY was not launched in this year; [2002]: This is an incorrect year for the launch of PMGSY; [2004]: The scheme was launched before this year.
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1975
• **1975** = The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched to provide comprehensive child and maternal care. • **Anganwadi centers** — The ICDS scheme operates through a network of these centers. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1970]: ICDS was not launched in this year; [1972]: This is an incorrect year for the launch of ICDS; [1980]: The scheme was launched before this year.
When was the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), a flagship program for universal elementary education, launched?
Correct Answer: C. 2001
• **2001** = The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched with the goal of achieving Universal Elementary Education (UEE). • **6 to 14** — The SSA aimed to provide free and compulsory education to all children within this age group. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1999]: SSA was not launched in this year; [2000]: This is an incorrect year for the launch of SSA; [2003]: The program was launched before this year.
In which year was the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) launched by the Government of India?
Correct Answer: B. 2005
• **2005** = The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched to provide accessible and quality healthcare to the rural population. • **18 states** — The NRHM specifically focused on states identified with poor health infrastructure. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [2004]: NRHM was not launched in this year; [2006]: This is an incorrect year for the launch of NRHM; [2007]: The mission was launched before this year.
The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched at the national level in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1995
• **1995** = The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme at the national level. • **2021** — The scheme was renamed as the PM-POSHAN scheme in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1990]: The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was not launched in this year; [1992]: This is an incorrect year for the launch of the scheme; [2001]: The scheme was launched before this year.
When was the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act passed in India?
Correct Answer: B. 2005
• **2005** = The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was passed, providing effective rights protection for victims. • **2006** — The Act came into effect on October 26 of this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [2003]: The Act was not passed in this year; [2006]: The Act came into effect in this year, but was passed in 2005; [2008]: This is an incorrect year for the passing of the Act.
In which year was the National Policy on Education (NPE), which introduced the 10+2+3 system, adopted?
Correct Answer: B. 1968
• **1968** = The first National Policy on Education (NPE), which introduced the 10+2+3 system, was adopted. • **Kothari Commission** — This policy was based on the recommendations of this commission. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1964]: The first NPE was not adopted in this year; [1986]: A revised NPE was adopted in this year, but not the first one; [1992]: The Programme of Action (PoA) was launched in this year, reviewing the 1986 NPE.
When was the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) enacted, which was later repealed in 2004?
Correct Answer: C. 2002
• **2002** = The Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) was enacted by the Parliament of India. • **2001 attack** — POTA was enacted following the attack on the Parliament in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [2000]: POTA was not enacted in this year; [2001]: The Act was enacted *after* the Parliament attack of this year, not in it; [2003]: This is an incorrect year for the enactment of POTA.