Q.The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 came into force on: (A) 15 August 1947
(B) 26 January 1950
(C) 26 January 1962
(D) 1 May 1960

Although the Act was passed by the Legislature in 1960, it did not become operative in the same year — it was brought into force on a later, symbolic date.

The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act was enacted in 1960, which is why it carries '1960' in its name, but it was actually brought into operation on 26 January 1962.

(A) 15 August 1947 — incorrect; this is India's Independence Day, unrelated to this State Act.

(B) 26 January 1950 — incorrect; this is the date the Constitution of India came into force, not this Act.

(C) 26 January 1962 — correct; the Act came into force on this date, replacing the earlier co-operative laws in the State.

(D) 1 May 1960 — incorrect; 1 May 1960 is the formation day of the State of Maharashtra, but the Act came into force later, in 1962.

Students confuse the year in the Act's title (1960, the year of enactment) with the date it came into force (26 January 1962). Also note that 1 May 1960 is Maharashtra Day, not the date of the Act.