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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 economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Which of the following organization collect and publish the primary data?

  1. Central statistical Organization (CSO)

  2. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  3. National Sample Survey (NSS)

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

Primary data is the data, which is collected for the first time by investigators. It s also known as raw data. It is the first-hand information. It refers to the collection of data for a specific purpose. Primary data is collected by the following organizations- Central statistical Organization, Reserve Bank of India and National Sample Survey.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence postal services 4 - rapid communication and other facilities communication services postal services and warehouses communication and transport services importance, types and documentation in warehousing meaning of warehousing and warehousing warehousing

Liaison office acts as communication channel between _________.

  1. foreign corporation and Indian customers

  2. foreign corporation and educational institutes

  3. foreign corporation and art galleries

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

Liaison office acts as communication channel between foreign corporation and Indian customers. Liaison office functions as a representative office in order to understand business and investment climate. It also conveys information to the head office or principal office of the company.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

Which statutory body is entrusted with the responsibility of preparing the electoral list?

  1. Election Commission

  2. Planning Commission

  3. State Assembly

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

The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body responsible for administering and conducting elections at Parliament, State legislature, offices of President and Vice President in India. It has the power to supervise, direct and control all elections, prepare electoral rolls and register qualifying voters, make the code of conduct and recognize political parties. It also hears the disputes and complaints regarding elections.

Multiple choice geography international development international development and world population and its impact on resources population growth and impact on resources reproductive health in humans

From which of the following do we get information about the population of a country?

  1. Survey of India

  2. Sample Registration System

  3. National Register of Indian Citizens

  4. Census
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 A census is an official enumeration of the population done periodically. The Indian census is the most comprehensive source of demographic, social and economic data.

Multiple choice popular struggles and movements political science

Mandal Commission is known as ________________.

  1. First backward classes commission

  2. Second backward classes commission

  3. Third backward classes commission

  4. Schedule tribe commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mandal Commission is also known as Second backward classes commission or Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission (SEBC). The commission was established in India on 1st January 1979 by the Janata Party government under Prime Minister Moraji Desai. The commission was established in order to address the question of caste discrimination. 

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - i iron and steel industries iron and steel industry mineral based industries

Which of the following public sector agencies is responsible for producing and marketing steel in India?

  1. TISCO

  2. BHEL

  3. SAIL

  4. SBI
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Public sector agency that is responsible for producing and marketing steel in India is SAIL which stands for Steel Authority of India Limited.

SAIL is one of the largest steel company based in New Delhi and one of the top steel makers in the world. SAIL has 5 integrated steel plants at Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur, Bokaro and Burnpur. It has three special steel plants at Salem, Durgapur and Bhadravati.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 

1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1, 3 and 4

  3. 2 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Development Council or Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision creating and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister

The Council comprises the Prime Minister, the Union Cabinate Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the Union Territories and the members of the NITI Aayog (Planning Commission).

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

The plans prepared by the Planning Commission are approved by the ___________.

  1. Public Accounts Committee

  2. President

  3. Finance Commission

  4. National Development Council
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Funds are transferred from the Centre to State __________.

  1. On the recommendations of the Finance Commission

  2. As the Centre's additional grants and loans

  3. As assistance from the Planning Commission

  4. Upon all these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Funds are transferred from the centre to state on the recommendations of the Finance Commission on the transfer of resources. The Finance Commission also transfer funds from centre to state by providing additional grants. These grants are provided to meet specific purposes. 

Moreover, funds are transferred as assistance from the Planning Commission too.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Which one of the following is the function of the Finance Commission of India?

  1. Allocation of the shares of net proceeds of taxes

  2. Laying down principles governing grants-in-aid

  3. Looking into the financial relation between the Centre and the States

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

Finance Commission: Article-$280$ of the Constitution of India provides for Finance Commission as a quasi-judicial body. It is constituted by the President of India every fifth year or at such earlier time as be considers necessary. The Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four other members to be appointed by the Presidents.
The Finance Commission is required to make recommendations to the President of India on the following matters.
$1$. The distribution of net proceeds of taxes to be shared between the Centre and the States, and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds.
$2$. The Principles that should govern the grant in aid to the States by the Centre(i.e., out of the Consolidated Fund of India).
$3$. The measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a state to supplement the resources of the panchayats and the municipalities in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the state finance commission.
$4$. Any other matter referred to it by the President in the interests of sound finance.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Which of the following sets overall targets for various ministries in India?

  1. CAG

  2. Planning Commission

  3. Lok Sabha

  4. Finance Ministry, GOI
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Planning Commission was formed on 15th March 1950. It is an institution in the Government of India which formulated India's five-year plans. It has other important functions. Among other important functions includes its setting of overall targets for various ministries of India.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Which of the following is/are true about the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
(A) CCI is a regulatory body having quasi-judicial structure.
(B) It has been established to replace old Monopolies and Restrictions Trade Practices Act.
(C) Its main objective is to create a healthy environment in corporate world.

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. All (A), (B) and (C)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Competition Commission of India is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing The Competition Act, 2002 throughout India and to prevent activities that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
It was established on 14 October 2003.CCI consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government. 

It is the duty of the Commission to eliminate practices having adverse effect on competition, promote and sustain competition, protect the interests of consumers and ensure freedom of trade in the markets of India