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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

Which government body is responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to mathematics education in India?

  1. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

  2. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

  4. University Grants Commission (UGC)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NCERT is the apex body responsible for developing and implementing policies related to mathematics education in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the preservation and conservation of Indian visual arts and crafts at the national level?

  1. National Gallery of Modern Art

  2. Archaeological Survey of India

  3. National Museum

  4. Crafts Council of India
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Explanation

The Crafts Council of India is a national apex body dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Indian crafts and visual arts.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for conducting co-operative society elections?

  1. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. The Election Commission of India

  3. The State Election Commission

  4. The District Magistrate
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Registrar of Co-operative Societies is responsible for conducting co-operative society elections under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

Multiple choice

Which body is responsible for the recognition of teacher education institutions in India?

  1. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  2. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

  3. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

  4. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is responsible for the recognition of teacher education institutions in India.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for regulating coal mining in India?

  1. Ministry of Coal

  2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  3. Central Pollution Control Board

  4. Coal India Limited
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Explanation

The Ministry of Coal is the government agency responsible for regulating coal mining in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a part of the Civil Service of India?

  1. Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

  2. Indian Police Service (IPS)

  3. Indian Forest Service (IFS)

  4. Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is a part of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and is not a part of the Civil Service of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a function of the Civil Service of India?

  1. Formulating and implementing government policies

  2. Managing the day-to-day operations of government departments

  3. Providing advice to the government on various matters

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Civil Service of India is responsible for formulating and implementing government policies, managing the day-to-day operations of government departments, and providing advice to the government on various matters.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for governing athletics in India?

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

  2. All India Football Federation (AIFF)

  3. Athletics Federation of India (AFI)

  4. Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is the national governing body for athletics in India. It is responsible for organizing and promoting athletics competitions, as well as selecting and training athletes for international events.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for regulating FDI in the tourism sector?

  1. Ministry of Tourism.

  2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).

  3. Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB).

  4. Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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Explanation

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is the nodal agency responsible for regulating FDI in the tourism sector. It processes FDI applications, grants approvals, and monitors compliance with FDI regulations.

Multiple choice

Which commission was appointed by the British government in 1919 to investigate the state of medical education in India?

  1. Hunter Commission

  2. Bhore Commission

  3. Mudaliar Commission

  4. Srivastava Commission
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Explanation

The Hunter Commission was appointed by the British government in 1919 to examine the state of medical education in India. The commission's report led to significant reforms in medical education, including the establishment of the Indian Medical Council.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the commission formed in 2016 to review medical education in India?

  1. NITI Aayog Committee

  2. Srivastava Committee

  3. Bhore Committee

  4. Hunter Committee
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Explanation

The NITI Aayog Committee was formed in 2016 to review medical education in India. The committee's report led to several reforms, including the introduction of a competency-based medical education curriculum and the establishment of the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Central Zoo Authority under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. To regulate zoos in India

  2. To promote captive breeding of endangered species

  3. To provide financial assistance to zoos

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Zoo Authority is responsible for regulating zoos in India, promoting captive breeding of endangered species, and providing financial assistance to zoos.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the National Board for Wildlife under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Advising the Central Government on wildlife conservation

  2. Reviewing the implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act

  3. Approving the creation of new protected areas

  4. Issuing hunting permits
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Explanation

Issuing hunting permits is not a function of the National Board for Wildlife.

Multiple choice

Which institution serves as the secretariat of the FSDC?

  1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  2. Ministry of Finance

  3. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

  4. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) serves as the secretariat of the FSDC.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of the FSDC?

  1. Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

  2. Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

  3. Chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

  4. Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is not a member of the FSDC.