Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Indian Government Organisations and Roles

2,277 Questions

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.

Ministries and departmentsNational geospatial dataDisaster management authorityCensus conducting ministrySports governance bodiesGrants-in-aid principles

Indian Government Organisations and Roles Questions

Multiple choice

Which Public Enterprise is responsible for the development and maintenance of major irrigation projects in India?

  1. Central Water Commission (CWC)

  2. National Water Development Agency (NWDA)

  3. Water Resources Group (WRG)

  4. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Central Water Commission (CWC) is the largest Public Enterprise in the water resources sector in India.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for regulating film content in India?

  1. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)

  2. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

  3. National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)

  4. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is the statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that regulates the public exhibition of films in India.

Multiple choice

Which regulatory body is responsible for reviewing and approving mergers and acquisitions in India?

  1. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

  2. Competition Commission of India (CCI)

  3. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  4. Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is responsible for reviewing and approving mergers and acquisitions in India to ensure that they do not result in a substantial lessening of competition.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India?

  1. Education

  2. Defense

  3. Foreign Affairs

  4. Currency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Education is a power of the State Governments in India as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the State Governments in India?

  1. Public Health

  2. Agriculture

  3. Income Tax

  4. Police
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Income Tax is not a power of the State Governments in India as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a concurrent power of the State and Central Governments in India?

  1. Education

  2. Forestry

  3. Electricity

  4. Public Health
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Forestry is a concurrent power of the State and Central Governments in India as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a residuary power of the Central Government in India?

  1. Defense

  2. Foreign Affairs

  3. Currency

  4. Atomic Energy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Atomic Energy is a residuary power of the Central Government in India as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to public health?

  1. Hospitals

  2. Sanitation

  3. Medical Education

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hospitals, Sanitation, and Medical Education are all powers of the State Governments in India related to public health.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to agriculture?

  1. Agricultural Research

  2. Agricultural Extension

  3. Agricultural Marketing

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Agricultural Research, Agricultural Extension, and Agricultural Marketing are all powers of the State Governments in India related to agriculture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to education?

  1. Primary Education

  2. Secondary Education

  3. Higher Education

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Higher Education are all powers of the State Governments in India related to education.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to public works?

  1. Roads

  2. Bridges

  3. Irrigation

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Roads, Bridges, and Irrigation are all powers of the State Governments in India related to public works.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to cultural affairs?

  1. Promotion of Art and Culture

  2. Preservation of Historical Monuments

  3. Promotion of Tourism

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Promotion of Art and Culture, Preservation of Historical Monuments, and Promotion of Tourism are all powers of the State Governments in India related to cultural affairs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a power of the State Governments in India related to sports and youth affairs?

  1. Promotion of Sports

  2. Youth Development Programs

  3. Organization of Sports Events

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Promotion of Sports, Youth Development Programs, and Organization of Sports Events are all powers of the State Governments in India related to sports and youth affairs.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for accrediting educational institutions in India?

  1. The Ministry of Education

  2. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

  3. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

  4. The University Grants Commission (UGC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is a non-profit organization that accredits educational institutions in India. NAAC is recognized by the Ministry of Education as the accrediting body for higher education institutions.

Multiple choice

Which government body is responsible for promoting sports and preventing discrimination in sports in India?

  1. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  2. National Commission for Scheduled Castes

  3. National Commission for Minorities

  4. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is responsible for promoting sports and preventing discrimination in sports in India.