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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 organization is responsible for developing the YCT exam?

  1. ETS

  2. IELTS

  3. Cambridge Assessment English

  4. Hanban
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Explanation

The YCT (Youth Chinese Test) exam is developed and administered by Hanban, a Chinese government agency.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for implementing the National Space Policy?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DoS)

  3. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  4. Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
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Explanation

ISRO is the primary agency responsible for implementing the National Space Policy and overseeing India's space program.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?

  1. Formulating policies and procedures for the administration of customs laws

  2. Issuing circulars and instructions to customs officers

  3. Adjudicating disputes between the customs authorities and importers/exporters

  4. Hearing appeals against orders of the Customs Adjudicating Authority
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Explanation

Hearing appeals against orders of the Customs Adjudicating Authority is not a function of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence (DGRI) under the Customs Act, 1962?

  1. To investigate customs offenses

  2. To collect customs duties

  3. To adjudicate disputes between the customs authorities and importers/exporters

  4. To hear appeals against orders of the Customs Adjudicating Authority
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Explanation

The role of the Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence (DGRI) under the Customs Act, 1962 is to investigate customs offenses.

Multiple choice

Which government body is responsible for promoting children's literature in India?

  1. National Book Trust, India (NBT)

  2. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

  3. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)

  4. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
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Explanation

The National Book Trust, India (NBT) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It was established in 1957 with the objective of promoting the production and distribution of quality books for children and young adults.

Multiple choice

Which polling agency is known for conducting the Lokniti-CSDS surveys in India?

  1. Gallup India

  2. Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS)

  3. National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)

  4. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
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Explanation

The Lokniti-CSDS surveys are conducted by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), a leading social science research organization in India.

Multiple choice

Which agency is responsible for the production of topographic maps in India?

  1. Survey of India

  2. National Geographic Society

  3. Geological Survey of India

  4. Indian Space Research Organisation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Survey of India is the national mapping agency of India, responsible for the production of topographic maps, geodetic control, and other geospatial data.

Multiple choice

Which government body is responsible for overseeing the development of sports infrastructure in rural areas in India?

  1. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

  2. Ministry of Rural Development.

  3. Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

  4. Ministry of Education.
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Explanation

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the nodal agency responsible for overseeing the development of sports infrastructure in rural areas in India.

Multiple choice

Which government body is responsible for formulating and implementing healthcare policies in India?

  1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

  2. National Health Authority

  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

  4. Indian Council of Medical Research
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal agency responsible for formulating and implementing healthcare policies and programs in India.

Multiple choice

Which regulatory body is responsible for approving new drugs and medical devices in India?

  1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

  2. National Health Authority

  3. Indian Council of Medical Research

  4. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization is the national regulatory body responsible for approving new drugs and medical devices in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the Lokpal?

  1. Investigating allegations of corruption against public servants

  2. Recommending action against corrupt public servants

  3. Recovering ill-gotten wealth

  4. Educating the public about corruption
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Explanation

Educating the public about corruption is not a function of the Lokpal. The Lokpal is responsible for investigating allegations of corruption against public servants, recommending action against corrupt public servants, and recovering ill-gotten wealth.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the Lokpal?

  1. Investigating allegations of corruption against public servants

  2. Recommending action against corrupt public servants

  3. Recovering ill-gotten wealth

  4. Educating the public about corruption
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Educating the public about corruption is not a function of the Lokpal. The Lokpal is responsible for investigating allegations of corruption against public servants, recommending action against corrupt public servants, and recovering ill-gotten wealth.

Multiple choice

Which authority is responsible for implementing the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

  1. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. The National Board for Wildlife

  3. The State Forest Departments

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the National Board for Wildlife, and the State Forest Departments are all responsible for implementing the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Multiple choice

Which Indian organization is responsible for conducting scientific research in Antarctica?

  1. National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR)

  2. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  3. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

  4. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) is the nodal agency for India's Antarctic research program and is responsible for coordinating and conducting scientific expeditions to the continent.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government agency responsible for issuing monsoon forecasts?

  1. India Meteorological Department (IMD)

  2. National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)

  3. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)

  4. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the Indian government agency responsible for issuing monsoon forecasts.