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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
Which one of the following organizations constructs Border roads in India?
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
Who builds and maintains the National Highways?
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The state government
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Joint Sector
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The Central government
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Private Sector
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None of these
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.
Which organisation carries out survey for determining the poverty line?
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NSSO
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CSO
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Planning Commission
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None of these
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.
Which organization carries out survey for determining the poverty line?
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Planning Commision
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Central Statistics Office
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National Sample Survey Office
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None of the above
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.
Which of the following is true in relation to the current state of health infrastructure?
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Central Council of Health and Family Welfare collects information and renders financial and technical assistance to government
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India has built up a vast health infrastructure and manpower at different levels
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India has a large number of hospitals run by voluntary agencies and the private sector
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All of these
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.
Public health system in India is controlled by ____________.
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Ministry of health and family welfare
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Ministry of finance
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Ministry of social justice
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None of these
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.
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Regulatory Authority
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Statutory Authority
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Both A and B
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
SEBI stands for Securities and Exchange Board of India. It is an regulatory authority. It was established in 1988.
Which of the following is not a branch of the Indian government?
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Legislature
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Executive
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Judiciary
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Bureaucracy
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The bureaucracy is not a branch of government, but rather a part of the executive branch.
Which of the following is the highest executive body in India?
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The Union Cabinet
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The State Cabinets
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The Union Territories Cabinets
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The Gram Panchayats
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Union Cabinet is the highest executive body in India.
Which of the following is the highest executive body in India?
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The Union Cabinet
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The State Cabinets
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The Union Territories Cabinets
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The Gram Panchayats
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Union Cabinet is the highest executive body in India.
Which body is responsible for the promotion and development of sports in India?
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The Sports Authority of India (SAI)
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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The National Sports Federations (NSFs)
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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
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.
What is the primary role of the Sports Authority of India (SAI)?
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To regulate and control sports in India
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To promote and develop sports at the grassroots level
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To provide financial assistance to sportspersons and NSFs
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To conduct national and international sports events
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.
Which body is responsible for selecting and sending the Indian contingent to the Olympic Games?
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The Sports Authority of India (SAI)
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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The National Sports Federations (NSFs)
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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
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).
Which body is responsible for regulating and controlling cricket in India?
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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The Sports Authority of India (SAI)
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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
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.
Which body is responsible for resolving disputes related to elections in India?
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Election Commission of India
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Supreme Court of India
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High Courts
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All of the above
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.