GK (Abbreviations)

A.G.S. stands for Asian Games Federation, the governing body for Asian Games. This abbreviation was used historically before the organization was reorganized as the Olympic Council of Asia. The Asian Games are a multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from across Asia.

A.D.B (or ADB) stands for Asian Development Bank, a regional development bank established to promote economic and social development in Asian and Pacific countries. The standard abbreviation is ADB, and it provides loans, technical assistance, and grants for development projects in member countries.

CBI is an abbreviation used for both Central Bureau of Investigation (India's premier investigating agency) and Central Bank of India (a major public sector bank). The question correctly identifies both uses, making option C (Both 1 and 2) the right answer.

Correct Answer: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

A.A.S.F stands for Asian Amateur Swimming Federation, the governing body for aquatic sports in Asia. It is now known as the Asian Swimming Federation after 'Amateur' was dropped from the name. This federation organizes swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming competitions across Asia.

A.M. stands for Ante Meridiem, Latin for 'before noon' used to denote morning hours from midnight to noon. P.M. (Post Meridiem) denotes afternoon and evening hours. The correct spelling is Ante Meridiem, not Anti Meridiem or Ante Meridian.

A.P.C. refers to the Agricultural Prices Commission, a government body established to monitor and recommend agricultural commodity prices in India. The other options are fictional or incorrect expansions.

C.I.A. stands for Central Intelligence Agency, the United States' foreign intelligence service. It is a well-known global intelligence organization, not related to IAS officers or interesting affairs.

C.I.L. stands for Coal India Limited, the largest coal-producing company in India and a Maharatna PSU. It is not related to cabinet, cereals, or any other commodity.

C.P.I. stands for Communist Party of India, one of the oldest political parties in India. It is not related to parliament or councils in the manner suggested in option B.

C.N.G. stands for Compressed Natural Gas, a cleaner alternative fuel used in vehicles globally. It is not related to any commission or regulatory body.

I.M.F. stands for International Monetary Fund, a global financial institution that provides monetary cooperation and financial stability. It is not specifically an Indian fund.

M.V.C. stands for Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest wartime gallantry award. It is not related to any monetary or validation committee.

I.S.R.O. stands for Indian Space Research Organization, India's premier space agency. While 'Satellite' may seem plausible, the official name uses 'Space' to encompass all space activities, not just satellites.

M.P. stands for Member of Parliament, the elected representative in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. It is a constitutional position, not related to monetary assistance for the poor.

NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of North American and European countries. It is not related to just North America or nuclear treaties.

U.N.P is the abbreviation for United National Party, which is a major political party in Sri Lanka. The party was founded in 1946 and has been one of the two dominant political parties in Sri Lankan politics.

Z.S commonly stands for Zoological Society, an organization dedicated to the study and conservation of animals. Many major cities have zoological societies that oversee their zoos.

U.N.E.P stands for United Nations Environment Programme, a UN agency established in 1972 to coordinate environmental activities and assist developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies.

SALT stands for Strategic Arms Limitation Talks, which were two rounds of bilateral conferences and corresponding international treaties between the United States and the Soviet Union on the issue of arms control (1969-1979).

F.A.O stands for Food and Agriculture Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.