Examveda
Examveda

The department of Atomic Energy was established in

A. 1950

B. 1956

C. 1964

D. 1970

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The department of Atomic Energy was established in 1956. The Atomic Energy Commission is the governing body of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. The DAE is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. The Indian Atomic Energy Commission was set up on 10 August 1948 under the late Department of Scientific Research. A resolution passed by the Government of India later replaced the commission by "Atomic Energy Commission of India" on 1 March 1958 under the Department of Atomic Energy with more financial and executive powers.

This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Basic General Knowledge

Join The Discussion

Related Questions on Basic General Knowledge