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Which of the following organisations commemorated its 176th Foundation Day on 4 March 2026?
Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Geological Survey of India celebrated its 176th Foundation Day on 4 March 2026
The GSI, India’s premier geological mapping agency, marked 176 years of existence on 4 March 2026. Established in 1851, it operates under the Ministry of Mines and plays a key role in mineral exploration, earth‑science research and disaster mitigation. The celebration underscored the agency’s contribution to the National Mineral Policy and recent geoscience initiatives such as the National Geoscience Programme.
GSI is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Mines, created by the Government of India in 1851. Its formation predates many modern ministries and is linked to India’s colonial-era efforts to map mineral resources. The department falls within the Department of Science & Technology’s broader earth‑science ecosystem.
Founded on 4 March 1851
176th Foundation Day observed on 4 March 2026
Administered by the Ministry of Mines
Mandate includes geological mapping, mineral resource assessment and geohazard studies
A is correct — Geological Survey of India celebrated its 176th Foundation Day on 4 March 2026
Remember GSI’s 176th day falls on 4 March, the same date as its 1851 establishment – link ‘G’ for Geology and ‘1851’ to the 176‑year count.
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