List of Important Organizations and Their Founders

Important Organizations and Their Founders

The legacy of organizations in India (political, social, scientific, economic, etc.) has been instrumental to the development and identity of the nation. For aspiring candidates planning to appear in competitive examinations such as the UPSC, SSC, and State PSC, questions on organizations and their founders will frequently appear in the General Awareness section of the examination.
In this blog, we are compiling previous years’ questions (PYQs) on important organizations in India and their founders, with answers and explanations, to help you succeed in your exams. This will also include a summary table of the organizations and the information so it will be useful for revision. Let’s get started!

Why Study Indian Organizations and Their Founders?

Questions on organizations such as the Indian National Congress, ISRO, or the Tata Group are often found on exams because of their historical and modern relevance. You will often be questioned on India political struggles and reforms, socio and economic changes. Studying these organizations will not only improve your General Knowledge (GK) score but also provide knowledge of India’s metamorphosis.

Static GK Notes and Exam Support by Rohit Academy:

Rohit Academy offers simplified Static GK notes designed for easy comprehension, ideal for competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, banking, railways, and state-level tests. Free study resources are available to support students across these exams. Some frequently asked questions related to this topic are provided below, which are very important for exam preparation. Check Rohit Academy’s official website or platform for access.

List of Major organization and their founder

For easy reference, here’s a table summarizing key Indian organizations, their founders, and their significance, perfect for exam revision.

List of Major organization and their founder PDF

Tips for Exam Preparation

• Memorize Key Facts: Use mnemonics to remember founders and years (e.g., “Hume for INC in ’85, Sarabhai for ISRO in ’69”).

• Practice PYQs: Regularly solve previous years’ questions to understand question patterns.

• Focus on Context: Understand the historical or social significance of each organization to tackle descriptive questions in mains exams.

• Use Reliable Resources: Refer to NCERT books, mock tests for accurate GK content.

You Can Also Visit:

Official Websites:

By clicking the following link, you can visit the official website of the respective organization.

• NCERT
• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Railway Requirement Board (RRB
• Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
• Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
• Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
• Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC)
• West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
• Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)

FAQs : Important Organizations and Their Founders

Below are some previous years’ questions (PYQs) related to important organizations in India and their founders, along with answers and explanations — highly useful for exams like UPSC, SSC, Railway, and State PSC.

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