All India Soil and Land Use Survey (SLUSI) was established in ______

Appeared in: KPSC Staff Nurse - 2015

Explanation

1958, which is the year the All India Soil and Land Use Survey (SLUSI) was established.
SLUSI was set up to conduct soil surveys and provide a scientific database for land-based developmental programs.
It functions under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
The organization plays a vital role in managing soil resources and combating soil erosion and degradation.

Option A: 1955 is incorrect. A significant event in India in 1955 was the initiation of the National Filaria Control Program.
Option B: 1952 is incorrect. A major initiative launched in 1952 was the Community Development Program, focusing on rural development.
Option C: 1949 is incorrect. In 1949, the Indian Research Fund Association was reconstituted into the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Establishment year of major Indian organizations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question. Knowledge of major national organizations and their establishment years is crucial for the general awareness sections in various competitive exams, including those for nursing positions.
Understanding the role of SLUSI provides context on India's efforts in scientific land and water management, which indirectly impacts public health through agriculture, food security, and environmental stability.
What if? If the question had asked about the Bhore Committee, the correct answer would be 1943, a landmark year for public health planning in India.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question based on general knowledge.
First, identify the key entity in the question, which is the 'All India Soil and Land Use Survey (SLUSI)'.
Next, identify the specific information being asked, which is the 'establishment year'.
Recall the establishment year of SLUSI from your knowledge base of important Indian organizations.
Compare the recalled year (1958) with the given options.
Select the option that matches the correct year.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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