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Indian Government Organisations and Roles

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Indian government organisations and roles questions test knowledge of various ministries, agencies, and constitutional bodies. Topics include disaster management, census operations, and regulatory authorities. This material is highly relevant for civil services and state administrative examinations.

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Indian Government Organisations and Roles Questions

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for promoting scientific research and development in India?

  1. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  2. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

  3. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

  4. University Grants Commission (UGC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for promoting scientific research and development in the country.

Multiple choice

Which ministry in the Government of India is responsible for tribal affairs?

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs

  2. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

  3. Ministry of Rural Development

  4. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal ministry in the Government of India responsible for the welfare and development of tribal communities in the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Declaring war and peace

  2. Controlling foreign affairs

  3. Managing state finances

  4. Regulating interstate trade and commerce
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Managing state finances is not a power of the Central Government, as states have their own financial autonomy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Central Government in India?

  1. Formulating national policies

  2. Implementing welfare schemes

  3. Providing primary education

  4. Managing national defense
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Providing primary education is not a responsibility of the Central Government, as it is primarily handled by state governments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Coining money

  2. Regulating banking and insurance

  3. Controlling inter-state water disputes

  4. Managing local police forces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Managing local police forces is not a power of the Central Government, as it is primarily handled by state governments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Formulating national policies

  2. Implementing welfare schemes

  3. Managing state finances

  4. Promoting international trade
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Managing state finances is not a power of the Central Government, as states have their own financial autonomy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Controlling immigration and emigration

  2. Managing national highways

  3. Providing healthcare services

  4. Regulating inter-state water disputes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Providing healthcare services is not a power of the Central Government, as it is primarily handled by state governments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Formulating national policies

  2. Implementing welfare schemes

  3. Managing state budgets

  4. Promoting international trade
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Managing state budgets is not a power of the Central Government, as states have their own financial autonomy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Formulating national policies

  2. Implementing welfare schemes

  3. Managing state police forces

  4. Promoting international trade
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Managing state police forces is not a power of the Central Government, as it is primarily handled by state governments.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of standards for geographical data in India?

  1. National Geographic Information System (NGIS)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  4. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Survey of India (SOI) is the national mapping agency of India and is responsible for the development and maintenance of standards for geographical data in the country.

Multiple choice

Which ministry in India is responsible for overseeing the implementation of EIA?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

  2. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

  3. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

  4. Ministry of Urban Development
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

MoEFCC is the nodal ministry responsible for environmental protection and conservation in India. It oversees the implementation of EIA and grants environmental clearances for various projects.

Multiple choice

What is the primary government body responsible for promoting sports among persons with disabilities in India?

  1. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  2. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

  3. Sports Authority of India

  4. National Paralympic Committee of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the nodal agency responsible for promoting sports among persons with disabilities in India. It formulates policies, provides funding, and coordinates with various stakeholders to create an enabling environment for sports participation by persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the BIMSTEC Secretariat?

  1. BIMSTEC Secretariat

  2. BIMSTEC Center

  3. BIMSTEC Office

  4. BIMSTEC Headquarters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film organization is responsible for regulating and certifying films for public exhibition?

  1. Central Board of Film Certification

  2. National Film Development Corporation

  3. Film and Television Institute of India

  4. Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is the Indian film organization responsible for regulating and certifying films for public exhibition.

Multiple choice

Vigyan Prasar is a:

  1. Government agency

  2. Non-governmental organization

  3. Public-private partnership

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vigyan Prasar is a public-private partnership between the DST and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). It aims to promote science and technology communication in India.