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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 social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Which one of the following organizations constructs Border roads in India?

  1. PWD

  2. CPWD

  3. BRO

  4. NHAI

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the great visionary and first Prime Minister of India conceptualized Border Roads Organization in 1960. The organization primarily meets the defence requirement towards infrastructure development of remote Border areas of North & North East states.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and friendly neighboring countries. Officers from the Border Roads Engineering Service (BRES) and personnel from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) form the parent cadre of the Border Roads Organisation

 

 

Multiple choice social studies transport, communication and trade means of transport - roadways means of transport human environment - settlement, transport and communication

Who builds and maintains the National Highways?

  1. The state government

  2. Joint Sector

  3. The Central government

  4. Private Sector

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is the nodal agency responsible for building, upgrading, and maintaining most of the National Highways network. It operates under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Central Government.

The National Highways Authority of India was established by the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988. Section 16(1) of the Act states that the function of NHAI is to develop, maintain, and manage the National Highways and any other highways vested in, or entrusted to, it by the Government of India.

 

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Which organisation carries out survey for determining the poverty line?

  1. NSSO

  2. CSO

  3. Planning Commission

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty line is estimated periodically once in five years, by conducting sample surveys. These surveys are carried out by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO).

NSSO is an organisation setup by the government to carry out surveys on socio-economic, demographic, agricultural and industrial subjects for collecting data from households and from enterprises located in villages and in the towns.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Which organization carries out survey for determining the poverty line?

  1. Planning Commision

  2. Central Statistics Office

  3. National Sample Survey Office

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

National Sample Survey Organiztion (NSSO) carries out surveys determinig consumption, income, spending of the population of India. These things are required to determine the poverty level which are published in their Samle Reports.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Which of the following is true in relation to the current state of health infrastructure?

  1. Central Council of Health and Family Welfare collects information and renders financial and technical assistance to government

  2. India has built up a vast health infrastructure and manpower at different levels

  3. India has a large number of hospitals run by voluntary agencies and the private sector

  4. All of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the listed statements are accurate descriptions of the Indian health infrastructure, which includes government support, a vast network of facilities, and significant private sector participation.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Public health system in India is controlled by ____________.

  1. Ministry of health and family welfare

  2. Ministry of finance

  3. Ministry of social justice

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India the public healthcare is looked after by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Earlier these were two different departments Dept. of Health and Family Welfare and Dept. of Health Research which were combined in 2014. Under this several programs are run in order to improve the lifespan and health of every Indian citizen.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a branch of the Indian government?

  1. Legislature

  2. Executive

  3. Judiciary

  4. Bureaucracy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The bureaucracy is not a branch of government, but rather a part of the executive branch.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the highest executive body in India?

  1. The Union Cabinet

  2. The State Cabinets

  3. The Union Territories Cabinets

  4. The Gram Panchayats

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Cabinet is the highest executive body in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the highest executive body in India?

  1. The Union Cabinet

  2. The State Cabinets

  3. The Union Territories Cabinets

  4. The Gram Panchayats

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Cabinet is the highest executive body in India.

Multiple choice

Which body is responsible for the promotion and development of sports in India?

  1. The Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  2. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  3. The National Sports Federations (NSFs)

  4. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the nodal agency for the promotion and development of sports in India. It is responsible for formulating and implementing sports policies, programs, and schemes.

Multiple choice

What is the primary role of the Sports Authority of India (SAI)?

  1. To regulate and control sports in India

  2. To promote and develop sports at the grassroots level

  3. To provide financial assistance to sportspersons and NSFs

  4. To conduct national and international sports events

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The primary role of SAI is to promote and develop sports at the grassroots level. It provides financial assistance, infrastructure, and training facilities to sportspersons and NSFs to help them achieve excellence.

Multiple choice

Which body is responsible for selecting and sending the Indian contingent to the Olympic Games?

  1. The Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  2. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  3. The National Sports Federations (NSFs)

  4. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The IOA is the body responsible for selecting and sending the Indian contingent to the Olympic Games. It is also responsible for representing India at the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Multiple choice

Which body is responsible for regulating and controlling cricket in India?

  1. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

  2. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  3. The Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  4. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The BCCI is the body responsible for regulating and controlling cricket in India. It is responsible for organizing domestic and international cricket tournaments, selecting the Indian cricket team, and promoting the game of cricket in India.

Multiple choice

Which body is responsible for resolving disputes related to elections in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Supreme Court of India

  3. High Courts

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India, the Supreme Court of India, and the High Courts are all responsible for resolving disputes related to elections in India.