Projects & Acts — Set 5
Days & Years · परियोजनाएं और अधिनियम · Questions 41–50 of 50
The Hindu Marriage Act, which codified laws relating to marriage among Hindus, was passed in?
Correct Answer: C. 1955
• **Hindu Marriage Act** = It was enacted as part of the Hindu Code Bills to modernize social laws and introduced provisions for divorce. • **1955** — The Hindu Marriage Act was enacted in 1955 and applies to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1950: This year is not when the Hindu Marriage Act was passed; 1952: This year is not when the Hindu Marriage Act was passed; 1956: The Hindu Succession Act and Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act were passed this year.
The Unit Trust of India (UTI), India's first mutual fund, was established in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1964
• **Unit Trust of India (UTI)** = India's first mutual fund, it was created to encourage savings and investment among small investors. • **1964** — UTI started functioning in 1964, having been set up by an Act of Parliament in 1963. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1960: This year is not associated with UTI's establishment; 1963: UTI was set up by an Act of Parliament this year, but started functioning in 1964; 1966: This year is not when UTI started functioning.
In which year was the first Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act passed by the Parliament?
Correct Answer: B. 2013
• **Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act** = It provides for the establishment of an anti-corruption ombudsman at the center. • **2013** — The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in December 2013, following a massive anti-corruption movement. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2011: This year saw significant public movement for the Lokpal Bill, but it was not passed; 2014: The Act received presidential assent and came into force in this year, but was passed in 2013; 2016: This year is not when the Act was passed.
When was the National Commission for Women (NCW) established as a statutory body?
Correct Answer: B. 1992
• **National Commission for Women (NCW)** = It aims to protect and promote the interests of women in India as a statutory body. • **1992** — The NCW was established on January 31, 1992, under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1990: The National Commission for Women Act was passed this year, but the NCW was established in 1992; 1995: This year is not when the NCW was established; 2000: This year is not when the NCW was established.
The Border Security Force (BSF) was established in which year following the 1965 war?
Correct Answer: B. 1965
• **Border Security Force (BSF)** = It was formed to ensure the security of the borders of India, following the 1965 war. • **1965** — The BSF was formed on December 1, 1965, and is one of the Central Armed Police Forces. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1962: This year is not when the BSF was established; 1966: The BSF was already formed by this year; 1969: ISRO was established this year, not BSF.
In which year was the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) established in its current form?
Correct Answer: C. 1963
• **1963** = The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was established in its current form by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs. • **1941** — The Special Police Establishment, to which CBI traces its origins, was set up. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1947]: This is the year of India's independence, not the CBI's establishment; [1953]: This is an incorrect year for the CBI's establishment; [1965]: This is an incorrect year for the CBI's establishment.
When was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India established?
Correct Answer: B. 1993
• **1993** = The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance. • **October 12, 1993** — This is the exact date when the NHRC was established, marking its formal commencement. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1990]: This is an incorrect year for the NHRC's establishment; [1995]: This is an incorrect year for the NHRC's establishment; [1998]: This is an incorrect year for the NHRC's establishment.
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was established in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1990
• **1990** = The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was established under an Act of the Parliament to serve as the principal financial institution for MSMEs. • **April 2, 1990** — This is the exact date when SIDBI was established, playing a crucial role in MSME development. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1988]: This is an incorrect year for SIDBI's establishment; [1992]: This is an incorrect year for SIDBI's establishment; [1995]: This is an incorrect year for SIDBI's establishment.
In which year was the University Grants Commission (UGC) formally inaugurated?
Correct Answer: B. 1953
• **1953** = The University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally inaugurated by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. • **1956** — The UGC became a statutory body through the UGC Act in this year, strengthening its regulatory power. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1948]: This is an incorrect year for the UGC's formal inauguration; [1956]: While the UGC became a statutory body in this year, it was formally inaugurated earlier; [1960]: This is an incorrect year for the UGC's formal inauguration.
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, which replaced the old 1986 law for juvenile offenders, was passed in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2015
• **2015** = The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act was passed to replace the old 1986 law and the 2000 Act for juvenile offenders. • **2000** — The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act of 2015 specifically replaced the Juvenile Justice Act from this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [2000]: This was the year of the previous Juvenile Justice Act which was replaced by the 2015 Act; [2005]: This is an incorrect year for the passage of the main Act; [2019]: This is an incorrect year for the passage of the main Act.