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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

What is the role of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in sports training and coaching?

  1. To develop and implement national sports policies

  2. To provide financial assistance to sportspersons and coaches

  3. To conduct national sports competitions

  4. All of the above
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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is responsible for developing and implementing national sports policies, providing financial assistance to sportspersons and coaches, and conducting national sports competitions.

Multiple choice

What is the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011?

  1. A set of guidelines for the development of sports in India

  2. A legal framework for the regulation of sports in India

  3. A policy document outlining the government's vision for sports in India

  4. All of the above
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The National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 is a comprehensive document that provides guidelines for the development of sports in India, a legal framework for the regulation of sports in India, and a policy document outlining the government's vision for sports in India.

Multiple choice

What are the key features of the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011?

  1. It establishes a National Sports Development Fund

  2. It creates a National Sports Commission

  3. It provides for the establishment of State Sports Councils

  4. All of the above
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The National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 establishes a National Sports Development Fund, creates a National Sports Commission, and provides for the establishment of State Sports Councils.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the National Sports Commission?

  1. To advise the government on matters related to sports

  2. To promote and develop sports in India

  3. To regulate sports in India

  4. All of the above
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The National Sports Commission is responsible for advising the government on matters related to sports, promoting and developing sports in India, and regulating sports in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the preservation and restoration of historical monuments in India?

  1. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

  2. Ministry of Culture

  3. National Museum

  4. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a government agency under the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of historical monuments and archaeological sites in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for promoting and facilitating exports from India?

  1. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

  2. Export Promotion Council (EPC)

  3. Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)

  4. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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The DGFT is the nodal agency responsible for promoting and facilitating exports from India. It formulates and implements export policies, issues export licenses, and provides assistance to exporters.

Multiple choice

Which agency is responsible for enforcing customs laws in India?

  1. The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC)

  2. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)

  3. The Customs and Central Excise Department

  4. The National Investigation Agency (NIA)
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The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) is the apex body responsible for administering customs laws in India. It is under the Ministry of Finance and is responsible for formulating policies, rules, and regulations related to customs administration.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for coordinating desertification control efforts in India?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

  3. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

  4. Ministry of Rural Development
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for coordinating desertification control efforts in India.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for enforcing import and export controls in India?

  1. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

  2. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

  3. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is the government agency responsible for enforcing import and export controls in India. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for the collection and recycling of e-waste in India?

  1. The government

  2. The manufacturers of electronic devices

  3. The consumers of electronic devices

  4. All of the above
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The responsibility for the collection and recycling of e-waste in India is shared by the government, the manufacturers of electronic devices, and the consumers of electronic devices.

Multiple choice

Which Indian swimming organization is responsible for governing the sport in the country?

  1. Swimming Federation of India

  2. All India Swimming Federation

  3. Indian Swimming Association

  4. National Swimming Federation of India
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The Swimming Federation of India is the national governing body for swimming in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian swimming organization is responsible for promoting the sport among children and youth?

  1. Swimming Federation of India

  2. All India Swimming Federation

  3. Indian Swimming Association

  4. National Swimming Federation of India
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The Indian Swimming Association is responsible for promoting the sport among children and youth.

Multiple choice

Which Indian swimming organization is responsible for setting and enforcing the rules and regulations for swimming competitions?

  1. Swimming Federation of India

  2. All India Swimming Federation

  3. Indian Swimming Association

  4. National Swimming Federation of India
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The Swimming Federation of India is responsible for setting and enforcing the rules and regulations for swimming competitions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian swimming organization is responsible for organizing and conducting national swimming championships?

  1. Swimming Federation of India

  2. All India Swimming Federation

  3. Indian Swimming Association

  4. National Swimming Federation of India
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The Swimming Federation of India is responsible for organizing and conducting national swimming championships.

Multiple choice

Which commission recommended the establishment of a national council for teacher education in India?

  1. Kothari Commission

  2. Radhakrishnan Commission

  3. NPE 1986

  4. NPE 1992
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The Kothari Commission, appointed in 1964, recommended the establishment of a national council for teacher education in India.