1. When was the PIN Code (Postal Index Code) introduced in India ?

1949

1969

1972

1963

Answer: 1972

Explanation:

PIN Code (Postal Index Code) was first introduced in India on August 15, 1972.


2. In which year were the first modern Summer Olympic games held ?

1897

1898

1896

1894

Answer: 1896

Explanation:

The first modern Summer Olympics games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.


3. (d) Sol. (c) 1896When was the National Stock Exchange of India established ?

1991

1994

1993

1992

Answer: 1992

Explanation:

National Stock Exchange of India Limited is the leading stock exchange of India, located in Mumbai. It was established in 1992 as the first dematerialized electronic exchange in the country.


4. The Government of India added the prefix ‘MG’ to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the year _____ ?

2008

2007

2012

2009

Answer: 2009

Explanation:

To give the honour to our honourable Mahatma Gandhi(MG) in 2009 goverment added the prefix MG to NREGA under Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan singh government.


5. Project Elephant was launched in India in the year _____ ?

1972

1992

1973

1985

Answer: 1992

Explanation:

Project Elephant was launched in 1992. The main aim of the project is to increase the population of elephants by giving them protection.


6. In which year did the first SAARC summit take place ?

1972

1990

1985

1992

Answer: 1985

Explanation:

The first SAARC summit was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 7-8 December 1985. SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. Currently there are 8 member countries in SAARC. Member countries of SAARC include Nepal, Bhutan, Srilanka, Maldives, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.


7. Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on _____ ?

2 October 1869

12 October 1904

12 October 1869

2 October 1904

Answer: 2 October 1904

Explanation:

Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on October 2 1904 at Mughalsarai UP .He served as the second Prime Minister of India. The Iconic slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kishan” was given by him.


8. The first Indian satellite, Aryabhata, was launched on 19 April ______ ?

1975

1976

1977

1974

Answer: 1975

Explanation:


9. The Sahitya Akademi Award was instituted in the year _____ ?

1960

1954

1992

1989

Answer: 1954

Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award was instituted in the year 1954. The first award was given in 1955. The most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major Indian languages are awarded this prestigious award. The Award amount has been increased to 1,00,000 after 2009.


10. The first Star Guild Awards ceremony was held in Mumbai in the year ?

2005

2007

2006

2004

Answer: 2004

Explanation:

To honour outstanding film and television achievements of the 2003-04 film session the first star guild awards ceremony was held on 28th May 2004 in Mumbai.