Description : Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under which Ministries?
Last Answer : Ministry of Home Affairs
Description : Department of official languages is subordinate office of which ministry? (1) Ministry of social justice and Empowerment (2) Ministry of Home Affairs (3) Ministry of Rural Development (4) Ministry of Culture
Last Answer : (2) Ministry of Home Affairs Explanation: Department of official languages is subordinate office of the Ministry of Home affairs. It deals with the implementation of the provisions of the Constitution relating to official languages and the provisions of the Official Languages Act, 1963.
Description : Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human, Resource Development? (1) Department of Elementary Education and Literacy (2) Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education (3) Department of Technical Education (4) Department of women and child development
Last Answer : (4) Department of women and child development Explanation: Department of women and child development is not a department under Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Description : Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct control of – (1) Ministry of Home Affairs (2) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Lok Sabha Secretariat is an independent body which functions under the ultimate guidance and control of the Speaker of Lok Sabha. In the discharge of his ... the Secretary-General, Lok Sabha and other officers and staff of the Secretariat at various levels.
Description : Department of Border management is a department of which one of the following Union Ministers? (1) Ministry of Defense (2) Ministry of Home Affairs. (3) Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways (4) Ministry of Environment and Forest.
Last Answer : (2) Ministry of Home Affairs Explanation: Department of border management is a department of ministry of Home affairs of the union minister. Department of Border Management is dealing with management of borders, including coastal borders.
Description : Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) includes: (A) Department of Elementary Education and Literacy (B) Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education (C) Department of Women and Child Development (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: D The Ministry of Human Resource Development is responsible for the development of human resources. The ministry is divided into two departments: the Department of School Education ... Engineering (NITIE) 4 National Institutes of Technical Teachers? Training & Research (NITTTRs)
Description : Notification regarding commencement on cessation of a state of war is the responsibility of - (1) Ministry of Home Affairs (2) Ministry of Defence (3) Ministry of External Affairs (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) Ministry of External Affairs Explanation: Notification regarding commencement or cessation of a state of war is the responsibility of Ministry of External Affairs.
Description : Indian Citizenship is granted by - (1) The President of India (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Ministry of Home Affairs (4) The Ministry of External Affairs
Last Answer : (3) The Ministry of Home Affairs Explanation: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for granting Indian citizenship. Indian citizenship can be acquired by birth, descent, registration ... procedure for acquisition of Indian citizenship as per the provision of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Description : In the year 1977, an official committee was appointed to examine Panchayat Raj, under the Chairmanship of – (1) Ashok Mehta (2) Shri Ram Mehta (3) Balwant Rai Mehta (4) Manohar Lal Mehta
Last Answer : (1) Ashok Mehta Explanation: In December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashoka Mehta. The committee made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in the country.
Description : Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which is mandated with export promotion of scheduled products including fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat, dairy etc, ... Industries c. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare d. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Last Answer : d. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Description : Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which is mandated with export promotion of scheduled products including fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat, dairy etc, functions under which ministry? a. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Description : Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was instituted by which of the following? a. NABARD b. RBI c. Finance Ministry d. Ministry of Home Affairs e. None of the above
Last Answer : a. NABARD
Description : For coordinating disaster management activities for all natural hazards, the Nodal Agency at the Central Govt is the? a. Ministry of Home Affairs b. Ministry of Rural Development c. Ministry of Communication d. Ministry of Urban Ministry
Last Answer : a. Ministry of Home Affairs
Last Answer : Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tourism.
Description : Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by - (1) The State Election Commission of respective States (2) The Law Ministry of Government of India (3) The Election Commission of India (4) Election Department of the State Governments
Last Answer : (3) The Election Commission of India Explanation: Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by Election Commission of India.
Description : The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Union Ministry of (A) Environment (B) Water Resources (C) Home Affairs (D) Defence
Last Answer : (C) Home Affairs
Description : Article 243 of the Constitution of India inserted by a Constitutional Amendment deals with which of the following? (1) Extending the benefits of Reservation on the basis of Mandal Commission ... include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali in the list of official languages (4) Panchayati Raj System
Last Answer : (4) Panchayati Raj System Explanation: Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with panchayati raj. It defines what a district, or gram sabha, or panchayat, means. It states that " ... institution (by whatever name called) of selfgovernment constituted under Article 243B, for the rural areas".
Description : The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to - (1) Distribute revenue between the centre and the state. (2) Advise the president on financial matters (3) Advise the president on financial matters. (4) Allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and state Governments.
Last Answer : (3) Advise the president on financial matters. Explanation: The finance commission can only advise the president on financial matters such as distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the states.
Description : The e-content generation for undergraduate courses has been assigned by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to (A) INFLIBNET (B) Consortium for Educational Communication (C) National Knowledge Commission (D) Indira Gandhi National Open University
Last Answer : (B) Consortium for Educational Communication
Description : Which is the nodal agency at the Indian Union Government for coordinating disaster management activities for all natural hazards? a. Minister of Home affairs b. Ministry of social justice and Empowerment c. Ministry of Science and Technology d. Ministry of Environment and Forests
Last Answer : a. Minister of Home affairs
Description : Why is Napali language call khas bhasha or sinjali bhasha?
Last Answer : The nepali language called khas bhasha or sinjali bhasha because
Description : Parliament can Amend the provision on official language of India under the Constitution by - (1) a simple majority of its members (2) 2/3rd majority (3) 3/4th majority (4) support of 1/3 of its members
Last Answer : (1) a simple majority of its members Explanation: Parliament can amend the official language of India by the simple majority of its members. The process of amendment in the Indian Constitution is ... 368 of Part XX of the Constitution. According to this article Parliament can amend the Constitution.
Description : Which of the following was selected as the official broadcaster of 2010 Commonwealth Games recently? a. Satellite Information Service Live b. International Games Broadcast Services c. Nimbus Sports International d. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation e. Big Productions
Last Answer : a. Satellite Information Service Live
Description : The Ministry sometimes referred to as "Green Ministry" in India is Ministry of- (1) Agriculture and Rural Development (2) Environment and Forests (3) Surface and Transport (4) Urban Development and Landscaping
Last Answer : (2) Environment and Forests Explanation : The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests is also known as 'Green Ministry' as it is responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating, and ... land degradation mitigation. It is responsible for the administration of the national parks of India.
Description : Which committee recommended for three language formula? (1) Raj Committee (2) Kothari Committee (3) Rajamannar Committee (4) Dutt Committee
Last Answer : (2) Kothari Committee Explanation: The "Three Language Formula" was devised in the Chief Ministers conferences held during 1961. The National Commission on Education known as the Kothari commission ... recommended a graduated formula which was recommended by the National Policy on Education, 1968.
Description : "Residuary powers" under the Indian Constitution means - (1) the powers relating to International Affairs. (2) the powers relating to Internal Emergency. (3) the powers, which can be exercised ... powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
Last Answer : (4) the powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
Description : Who can be appointed as a secretary for the Ministry of External Affairs?
Last Answer : Who can be appointed as a secretary for the Ministry of External Affairs?
Description : Explain the following concept: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Last Answer : Explain the following concept: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Description : In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provisions? (1) A number of ... strength (4) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability
Last Answer : (4) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability Explanation: Provision given in option (4) is not included under 73rd amendment act 1993.
Description : The main purpose of Panchayati Raj is (1) To create employment (2) To increase agricultural production (3) To make people politically conscious (4) To make people participate in development administration
Last Answer : (3) To make people politically conscious Explanation: The main aim of Panchayat raj system is to settle the local problems locally and to make the people politically conscious.
Description : The Panchayati Raj system under PartIX of the Constitution of India does not apply of the States of (1) Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland (2) Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura (3) Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram (4) Sikkim, Tripura and Meghalaya
Last Answer : (3) Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram
Description : Panchayati Raj in India is laid down under: (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principle of State Policy (3) Fundamental Duties (4) Election Commission Act Policy
Last Answer : (2) Directive Principle of State Policy Explanation: P.R. in India laid down under - DPSP mentioned in Part IV.
Description : The Panchayat Raj system in India was introduced under the direction of which article of the constitution? (1) 32 (2) 40 (3) 45 (4) 51
Last Answer : (2) 40 Explanation: Article 40 of the Indian Constitution deals with the organization of Panchayats. As per this article, the State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with ... powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self government.
Description : Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with - (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution (2) financial emergency (3) reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha (4) Official Language of the Union of India
Last Answer : (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution Explanation: The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
Description : Which one of the following States has granted Sanskrit language the status of the second official language of the state? (1) Bihar (2) Chhattisgarh (3) Uttar Pradesh (4) Uttarakhand
Last Answer : (4) Uttarakhand Explanation: Uttarakhand has given to Sanskrit as the status of second official language of the state in January 2010.
Description : English is the official language of which one of the following Indian States? (1) Nagaland (2) Tripura (3) Assam (4) Manipur
Last Answer : (1) Nagaland Explanation: Every tribe in Nagaland has its own unique language. Nagas speak more than 20 different dialects. In 1967, the Nagaland Assembly proclaimed English as the official language of Nagaland and is the medium for education in Nagaland.
Description : From the following languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution pick out the one which is the official language of a State : (1) Kashmiri (2) Urdu (3) Sindhi (4) Nepali
Last Answer : (1) Kashmiri Explanation: The Kashmiri language is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, and is a part of the Sixth Schedule in the constitution of the Jammu and Kashmir. Along with other ... language has been made a compulsory subject in all schools in the Valley up to the secondary level.
Description : Which article of Indian Constitution declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India? (1) Article 343 (2) Article 348 (3) Article 154 (4) Article 156
Last Answer : (1) Article 343 Explanation: Article 343 declares Devnagri Hindi as an official language of India. Article 348 is about language used in the Supreme Court and High Courts. Article 154 deals with executive power of state. Article 156 declares term of office of Governor.
Description : If there is dispute between Panchayat and Cantonment Board, who will decide finally? (1) Collector, subject commissioner (2) Divisional Commissioner, subject to approval of Panchayat and Rural ... to approval of State Government (4) State Government, Subject to approval of central Government
Last Answer : (4) State Government, Subject to approval of central Government Explanation: State Government, subject to approval of Central Government can decide the dispute between Panchayat and Cantonment Board.
Description : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently raised the emoluments of President, the Vice-President and the Governors. The emolument payable to the President, has been raised to - (1) Rs. 1.00 lakh from Rs. 50, ... from Rs. 75,000 per month (4) Rs. 2.00 lakh from Rs. 1.00 lakh per month
Last Answer : (2) Rs. 1.50 lakh from Rs. 50,000 per month Explanation: Emoluments of the President, the Vice President and Governors were raised by 300 per cent in 2008. The President's ... Singh. The CCEA also rationalized postretirement benefits to former Presidents, former Vice Presidents and their spouses.
Description : The civil affairs like marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. which has been authorised by the Constitution to make legal laws? (1) Centre, by the Union List of the Constitution (2) ... by the Concurrent List of the Constitution (4) Religious authorities which have relation to individual affairs
Last Answer : (3) Centre and States, by the Concurrent List of the Constitution Explanation: Part XI of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and ... , trade unions, labour welfare, electricity, newspapers, books and printing press, stamp duties.
Description : The Speaker of the Lok-Sabha has to address his/her letter of resignation to - (1) Prime Minister of India (2) President of India (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
Last Answer : (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on ... statements, etc. Not only these, discussions should be confined to charges referred to in the resolution.
Description : The Chairman of the Finance Cotnmission must be – (1) A person of Finance and Banking field (2) An Economist of high calibre (3) An expert from Judiciary level of High Court Judge (4) A person having experience in Public Affairs
Last Answer : (4) A person having experience in Public Affairs Explanation: With the objective of giving a structured format to the Finance Commission of India and to bring it at par with world standards, ... of the Finance Commission is selected among people who have had the experience of public affairs.
Description : What is meant when the Constitution declares India a "Secular State"? (1) Religious worship is not allowed (2) Religions are patronised by the State (3) The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis (4) None of these
Last Answer : (3) The state regards religions as a private affairs of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis Explanation: Secularism is the principle of separation of government institutions, and the ... equal respect. All citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs are equal in front of law.
Description : Civil equality implies – (1) equality before law (2) equality of opportunity (3) equal distribution of wealth (4) equal right to participate in the affairs of the state
Last Answer : (2) equality of opportunity Explanation: Equality of opportunity is a political ideal that is opposed to caste hierarchy but not to hierarchy per se. The background assumption is that a society contains a hierarchy of more and less desirable, superior and inferior positions.
Description : Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha? (1) The Speaker (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs (4) The President
Last Answer : (4) The President Explanation: As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six ... from time to time - prorogue the Houses or either House; dissolve the House of the People
Description : Which one of the following is a subject of the concurrent list? (1) Police (2) Criminal matters (3) Radio and Television (4) Foreign Affairs.
Last Answer : (2) Criminal matters Explanation: Criminal matters is a subject of the concurrent list.
Description : When was zero hour introduced in the parliamentary affairs in India? (1) 1952 (2) 1962 (3) 1972 (4) 1982
Last Answer : (2) 1962 Explanation: Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed. Zero Hour is the ... issues of public importance without prior permission. These questions are usually directed against individual ministers.
Description : India’s National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Culture
Last Answer : Formed in -1978; Headquarters: Kolkata, WB.
Description : Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under ______. (1) Legal rights (2) Fundamental rights (3) Human rights (4) Natural rights
Last Answer : (2) Fundamental rights Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian constitution provides for constitutional remedies against the violation or transgression of fundamental rights. Under it, a person has right ... Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies, the heart and soul' of our Constitution.