Key Institutions and Organizations
This quiz will test your knowledge on the key institutions and organizations that played a significant role in shaping India's post-independence era.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right enshrined in the Indian Constitution?
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
- Right to Property
- Right to Education
The Planning Commission of India was established in which year?
- 1946
- 1950
- 1955
- 1960
Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Gulzarilal Nanda
- T. T. Krishnamachari
- Ashok Mehta
Which of the following is NOT a major objective of the Planning Commission?
- Accelerated economic growth
- Social justice
- Self-reliance
- Environmental sustainability
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was nationalized in which year?
- 1947
- 1949
- 1955
- 1969
Who was the first Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
- C. D. Deshmukh
- H. V. R. Iengar
- B. R. Bhagat
- Manmohan Singh
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Reserve Bank of India?
- Issuing currency notes
- Regulating banks
- Managing the country's foreign exchange reserves
- Providing loans to the government
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by whom?
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister of India
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- The Chief Justice of India
What is the primary function of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- Auditing the accounts of the Government of India
- Auditing the accounts of state governments
- Auditing the accounts of public sector undertakings
- All of the above
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is responsible for conducting examinations for recruitment to which of the following services?
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- All of the above
Who is the constitutional head of the Union Public Service Commission?
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister of India
- The Chairman of the UPSC
- The Chief Justice of India
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Union Public Service Commission?
- A Chairman
- Not more than ten members
- A Secretary
- A Deputy Secretary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in which year?
- 1990
- 1992
- 1994
- 1996
Who is the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister of India
- A retired Chief Justice of India
- A retired Supreme Court Judge
Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Human Rights Commission?
- Investigating complaints of human rights violations
- Recommending measures for the protection of human rights
- Awarding compensation to victims of human rights violations
- Prosecuting human rights violators