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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

National Income estimates in India is prepared by

  1. C.S.O.

  2. Planning Commission

  3. Finance Ministry

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

National Income estimates in India are prepared by C.S.O. Since 1955 these estimates are prepared by Central Statistical Organisation. The C.S.O has divided the Indian economy into three basic sectors for the purpose of evaluation of data.  

Multiple choice

Narsimham committee was related to

  1. Tax Structure Reforms

  2. High Education Reforms

  3. Planning Implementation Reforms

  4. Banking Structure Reforms
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Narsimham committee was related to Banking Structure Reforms. Narsimham Committee I was formed in 1991 and the Narsimham Committee II were reformed in 1998 and are related to banking sector reforms. It recommended reduction in CRR, increase rate in CRR balances, redefining the private sector and many more. 

Multiple choice

Define CCA under IT act.

  1. Controller of Certifying Authority

  2. Computer Certifying Authority

  3. Certificate of Controlling Authority

  4. Controller of Certifying Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Information Technology Act, CCA stands for the Controller of Certifying Authorities, who regulates the issuance of digital signature certificates.

Multiple choice

Sarkaria Commission has been set up to look into

  1. agricultural taxes

  2. centre and state relations

  3. splitting of LIC

  4. inter state relations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sarkaria Commission was established in 1983 by the Indian government to examine the relationship and balance of power between the central government and the state governments.

Multiple choice

Which is not a Central Service?

  1. Indian Police Service

  2. Indian Foreign Service

  3. Indian Audit and Accounts Service

  4. Indian Revenue Service
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Police Service (IPS) is an All India Service, not a Central Service. The others listed are examples of Central Services.

Multiple choice

Which is not a Central Service?

  1. Indian Police Service

  2. Indian Foreign Service

  3. Indian Audit & Accounts Service

  4. Indian Revenue Service
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Police Service (IPS) is an All India Service, not a Central Service. The others listed (IFS, IA&AS, IRS) are examples of Central Services (Group A).