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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 political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

Which ministry is responsible for the functioning of the Paramilitary forces?

  1. Ministry of External Affairs

  2. Ministry of Defense

  3. Ministry of Home Affairs

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

There are three paramilitary forces of India viz. Assam Rifles, Special Frontier Force and Indian Coast Guard. They come under Ministry of Defense. Earlier, the term paramilitary forces was used for eight forces viz. Assam Rifles, Special Frontier Force, Indian Coast Guard,  CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB. However, from 2011, they have been regrouped into two classes whereby the later five are called Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

The Border Roads Organisation functions under the Ministry of __________.

  1. Home Affairs

  2. Defense

  3. Road Transport and Highways

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

Border Roads Organisation develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and friendly neighbouring countries. It functions under the Defence Ministry. It is staffed by Officers and troops drawn from the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers, Army Service Corps, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and army personnel on extra-regimental employment.

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

Unique Identification Authority of India will set up data basic for __________.

  1. identity and bio metrics details of Indian residents

  2. identity and bio metrics details of Indian citizens

  3. identity and bio metrics details of persons residents in India or visiting India

  4. all the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) was created to issue Aadhaar numbers, which serve as identity and biometric details for Indian residents.

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 organisation of commerce and management public sector, private sector and global enterprises meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public

Name the head of National Company Law Tribunal.

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Prime Minister

  3. President

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

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is a quasi-judicial body in India. Its president is appointed by the Central Government, not the Prime Minister or Chief Minister. The head of the NCLT is designated as the President.

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 political science defence of the nation central armed police forces second line of defence defence system of india

When was the Indian Coast Guard established?

  1. 18 August 1948

  2. 5 August 1948

  3. 26 January 1948

  4. 01 December 1948
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) protects India's maritime interests and enforces maritime law, with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India as an independent Armed force of India.

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.