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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

What is the name of the national center responsible for coordinating coastal management activities in India?

  1. National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)

  2. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)

  3. Central Water Commission (CWC)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) is responsible for coordinating coastal management activities in India.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the accounts of the government?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Public Accounts Committee is responsible for examining the accounts of the government and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the working of public undertakings?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on Public Undertakings is responsible for examining the working of public undertakings and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the welfare of women and children?

  1. Committee on the Welfare of Women and Children

  2. Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment

  3. Committee on Women's Empowerment

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Welfare of Women and Children is responsible for examining the welfare of women and children and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the welfare of minorities?

  1. Committee on the Welfare of Minorities

  2. Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment

  3. Committee on Minority Affairs

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Welfare of Minorities is responsible for examining the welfare of minorities and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the welfare of backward classes?

  1. Committee on the Welfare of Backward Classes

  2. Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment

  3. Committee on Backward Classes

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Welfare of Backward Classes is responsible for examining the welfare of backward classes and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the welfare of farmers?

  1. Committee on the Welfare of Farmers

  2. Committee on Agriculture

  3. Committee on Rural Development

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Welfare of Farmers is responsible for examining the welfare of farmers and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the welfare of ex-servicemen?

  1. Committee on the Welfare of Ex-Servicemen

  2. Committee on Defense

  3. Committee on Home Affairs

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Welfare of Ex-Servicemen is responsible for examining the welfare of ex-servicemen and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the welfare of disabled persons?

  1. Committee on the Welfare of Disabled Persons

  2. Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment

  3. Committee on Disability Affairs

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Welfare of Disabled Persons is responsible for examining the welfare of disabled persons and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee is responsible for examining the welfare of children in need of care and protection?

  1. Committee on the Welfare of Children in Need of Care and Protection

  2. Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment

  3. Committee on Child Welfare

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on the Welfare of Children in Need of Care and Protection is responsible for examining the welfare of children in need of care and protection and reporting thereon to the Assembly.

Multiple choice

What is the primary source of demographic data in India?

  1. National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO)

  2. Census of India

  3. Sample Registration System (SRS)

  4. Economic Survey of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Census of India is the primary source of demographic data in the country, providing detailed information on population size, distribution, and characteristics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian government agency is responsible for coordinating and disseminating geospatial data?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. National Informatics Centre (NIC)

  4. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is the nodal agency for coordinating and disseminating geospatial data in India.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for regulating scholarships in India?

  1. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  2. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

  3. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is the government agency responsible for regulating scholarships in India.

Multiple choice

Which government agency in India is responsible for the production and distribution of topographic maps?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation

  3. Geological Survey of India

  4. Central Water Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Survey of India is the primary government agency responsible for the production and distribution of topographic maps in India.

Multiple choice

Which government agency in India is responsible for the production and distribution of thematic maps?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation

  3. Geological Survey of India

  4. Central Water Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation is the primary government agency responsible for the production and distribution of thematic maps in India.