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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 organization is responsible for setting water quality standards in India?

  1. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

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

  3. National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)

  4. Water Resources Department (WRD)
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Explanation

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is the apex organization responsible for setting water quality standards in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the dissemination of geographical research in India?

  1. National Geographical Society of India

  2. Indian National Science Academy

  3. Indian Council of Social Science Research

  4. Association of Indian Geographers
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Association of Indian Geographers (AIG) is the apex body of geographers in India. It was established in 1933 and is headquartered in New Delhi. The AIG's main objectives are to promote geographical research, education, and dissemination of knowledge about geography.

Multiple choice

Which other organizations are involved in the dissemination of geographical research in India?

  1. Indian Council of Social Science Research

  2. University Grants Commission

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), University Grants Commission (UGC), and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) are also involved in the dissemination of geographical research in India. The ICSSR provides financial support for research projects, the UGC provides funding for research and teaching positions, and the MoES supports research on earth sciences, including geography.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for coordinating research and education activities in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. Wildlife Institute of India

  3. National Centre for Biological Sciences

  4. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
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Explanation

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. It is responsible for coordinating research and education activities in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for coordinating research and development activities related to geographical data in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
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Explanation

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is the nodal agency for coordinating research and development activities related to geographical data in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial Database (NGDB) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
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Explanation

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial Database (NGDB) in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
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Explanation

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Geospatial Data Exchange Platform (NGDEP) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
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Explanation

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Geospatial Data Exchange Platform (NGDEP) in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

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

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
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Explanation

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) in India?

  1. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  2. Survey of India (SOI)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

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

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian government agency is responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts?

  1. National Disaster Management Authority

  2. Ministry of Home Affairs

  3. National Disaster Response Force

  4. All of the Above
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Explanation

The National Disaster Management Authority is the primary government agency responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a new agency created by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018?

  1. National Anti-Corruption Bureau

  2. Central Vigilance Commission

  3. Lokayuktas in states

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Vigilance Commission is not a new agency created by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. It was established in 1964.

Multiple choice

What is the main function of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau created by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018?

  1. To investigate cases of corruption involving public servants

  2. To prosecute corrupt public servants

  3. To protect witnesses and complainants in corruption cases

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau is responsible for investigating cases of corruption involving public servants, prosecuting corrupt public servants, and protecting witnesses and complainants in corruption cases.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for governing shooting sports in India?

  1. National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)

  2. All India Shooting Association (AISA)

  3. Indian Shooting Federation (ISF)

  4. Shooting Sports Federation of India (SSFI)
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Explanation

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is the governing body for shooting sports in India, recognized by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).