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

Which of the following commissions set up by the President of India decides the distribution of tax income between the Central and State Governments?

  1. Central Law Commission

  2. Pay Commission for Govt Employees

  3. Administrative Reforms Commission

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

The Finance Commission of India was established by the President of India in the year 1951. The establishment took place under Article 280 of the country’s Constitution. This flattering commission decides the distribution of tax income between the Central and State Governments. Thus, it defines the financial relations between the Central and individual State Governments.

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 of the following institutions or agencies is responsible for preparing and supervising the Five Year Plans in India?

  1. Reserve Bank of India

  2. Planning Commission of India

  3. Election Commission

  4. National Farmers Union
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission is an institution which is responsible to formulate Five Year Plans. This is a non-statutory and non-constitutional body. Moreover, it formulates plans with the aim to achieve social and economic development. Furthermore, It is responsible for supervising Five Year Plans too.

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 organisations/agencies are involved in drafting the Union Budget of India?

  1. The Planning Commission only

  2. The Comptroller and Auditor General only

  3. Administrative Ministries only

  4. a and b only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Budget of India is also referred to as the Annual Financial Statement. This is given such name under Article 112 of the Constitution of India. Also, it is the annual budget of the Republic of India. Moreover, Government presents it on the first day of February. Furthermore, this budget is drafted under the Ministry of Finance. The Administrative Ministries are only involved in the drafting of the Union Budget.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

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

Which of the following organisations/agencies is actively involved in drafting the union budget of India?

  1. The Planning Commission

  2. The Comptroller and Auditor General

  3. Administrative staff of the Lok Sabha

  4. Ministry of Finance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Budget is drafted under the Ministry of finance. The administrative staff of the Lok Sabha is the organisation or agency which is actively involved in drafting the Union Budget of India.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

Multiple choice geography preservation of our heritage preserving indian heritage applied history spread and propagation of indian culture

To whom has the Indian government entrusted the responsibility of the conservation of National Monuments?

  1. Tourism Department

  2. Environment Department

  3. Archaeological Department

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

The Archaeological Survey of India is a Government of India organization responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by the British Raj.

Multiple choice elements of business fundamentals of business activities characteristics of vocational activities basis of classification of business activities classification of business

The State and Central government also have secretary for all departments functioning under the control of ministers in ___________.

  1. Stock Exchange

  2. Sachivalaya

  3. Capital Market

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

Sachivalaya is responsible for the administration of the government of India. It facilitates smooth transaction of business of ministries of government by ensuring adherence of the rules . It assists in decision making in the government by ensuring inter-ministerial coordination. The state and central government also have secretary for all the departments functioning under the control of ministers in sachivalaya. 

Multiple choice elements of business fundamentals of business activities characteristics of vocational activities basis of classification of business activities classification of business

A type of secretary appointed by an institution is called institutional secretary.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

True, institutional secretary is a type of secretary which takes charges of the administration of the whole institution and helps the management in regard to the decision making for the institution.

Multiple choice social studies importance of transport system importance of transportation system introduction to transport and communication transportation services language, writing and great books

National Service Certificate (NSC) is issued by ______.

  1. All India Radio department

  2. Postal Service department

  3. Reserve Bank of India

  4. Income tax department
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

National Savings Certificates (NSC) are a fixed income investment scheme that can be opened at any post office in India.

Multiple choice social studies importance of transport system importance of transportation system introduction to transport and communication transportation services language, writing and great books

Construction, supervision and maintenance of National Highways is the responsibility of __________.

  1. State government

  2. Central government

  3. Road Transport Corporation

  4. National Highways Authority of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is the autonomous agency of the Government of India responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Highways network.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods nature and scope of economics definition, scope, importance and limitation of statistics introduction - statistics for economics meaning and definition of statistics

Who is responsible for collecting & presenting statistics in India ________.

  1. ISI

  2. CSO

  3. ICAER

  4. NCERT
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is the primary government agency in India responsible for the collection, coordination, and publication of statistical data.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following is/are department in Ministry of Defence?
1. Department of Defence
2. Department of Defence Research and Development
3. Department of Defence Production
4. Department of Defence Finance
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. Only 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Defence consists of the Department of Defence, Department of Defence Production, and Department of Defence Research and Development.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The Central Industrial Security Force is under the administration control of which of the following ministries?

  1. Ministry Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises

  2. Headquarters of the integrated joint staff

  3. Ministry of Home affairs

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

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Multiple choice evs - i dwelling places of animals threatened species need of conservation conservation of soil and wild life

Which among the following ministry gives Medini Puraskar every year?

  1. Ministry of Culture

  2. Ministry of Environment and Forests

  3. Ministry of Law

  4. Ministry of Financ
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Medini Puraskar is awarded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to promote original writing in Hindi on environmental topics.