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61. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of Ministry of Mines ?

Geological Survey of India

Indian Bureau of Mines

Metallurgical Grade Silicon

National Mines and Small Industries Corporation Limited

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“National Mines and Small Industries Corporation Limited” is not a valid entity or a subject that falls under the control of the Ministry of Mines. There is no such public sector undertaking under this Ministry.

The Ministry of Mines is responsible for geological surveys, mineral exploration, regulation of mines and minerals, and public sector undertakings related to major minerals like NMDC, NALCO, HCL. The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) is a PSU under the Ministry of MSME, not the Ministry of Mines.

Options A (Geological Survey of India) and B (Indian Bureau of Mines) are key organizations under the Ministry of Mines. Option C (Metallurgical Grade Silicon) relates to processing minerals (like quartz) which are under the purview of the Ministry of Mines, although downstream metallurgy might also involve the Ministry of Steel.

62. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of Ministry of Minority Affairs ?

All matters relating to minority communities except matters relating to law and order

Matters relating to the National Commission for Minorities Act

District Minorities Planning Committees

Representation of the Anglo-Indian Community

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Matters relating to the Representation of the Anglo-Indian Community do not primarily fall under the control of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Constitutional provisions related to the nomination/representation of Anglo-Indians were historically dealt with by the Ministry of Home Affairs or Parliament/Assemblies themselves, and related welfare matters often fall under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is the nodal ministry for affairs of the five notified religious minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis) and Jains (added later) as per the National Commission for Minorities Act. The specific provisions for the Anglo-Indian community are distinct and handled by other ministries.

Options A, B, and C relate directly to the core mandate of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, including dealing with minority communities, administering the National Commission for Minorities Act, and implementing welfare schemes through structures like District Minorities Planning Committees.

63. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of the Department of Justice ?

Legal aid to the poor

Court fees and Stamp duties in the Union Territories

Trusts and Trustees, Administrators, General and Official Trustees

Creation of All India Judicial Service

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Matters relating to Trusts and Trustees, Administrators, General and Official Trustees are listed under the Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice, not the Department of Justice.

The Department of Justice is responsible for the administration of justice, appointment of judges, judicial infrastructure, legal aid, and matters related to courts and their administration in Union Territories. The Legislative Department is primarily responsible for drafting legislation and matters related to specific laws like the Administrators General and Official Trustees Act.

Options A (Legal aid to the poor), B (Court fees and Stamp duties in UTs), and D (Creation of All India Judicial Service) fall under the purview of the Department of Justice as they relate to the administration of the justice system and legal access.

64. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of the Department of Official Language ?

Implementation of the provisions of the Constitution relating to Official Language

Matters relating to Kendriya Hindi Samiti including its up-samitis

Constitution and Cadre management of the Central Secretariat Official Language Service

Implementation of model rules of business in Official Language for State Governments/Union Territory Administrations

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The implementation of model rules of business in Official Language for *State Governments* does not fall under the control of the Department of Official Language (DoOL). The DoOL is primarily responsible for implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act, 1963, and the Official Languages Rules, 1976, which pertain to the use of Official Language (Hindi) for the official purposes of the *Union*.

States have their own official languages and the authority to frame their rules of business. While the DoOL promotes the use of Hindi and can provide guidance, it does not have the authority to implement or mandate model rules of business for State Governments.

Options A, B, and C pertain to the core functions of the Department of Official Language related to the implementation of official language policy for the Union government, management of related committees (like Kendriya Hindi Samiti), and administration of the Central Secretariat Official Language Service.

65. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of the Department of Heavy Industry ?

Residual work relating to erstwhile Bureau of Public Enterprises including Industrial Management Pool

Bharat Ophthalmic Glass Limited

Bharat Leather Corporation

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

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Bharat Leather Corporation (BLC) is not listed as one of the Public Sector Undertakings currently under the control of the Department of Heavy Industry as per the latest official Allocation of Business Rules. While it may have been under DHI historically, it is reported to be closed or under liquidation, and is not listed among active PSUs controlled by the department.

The Department of Heavy Industry lists specific Public Sector Undertakings under its control, such as Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Residual work related to the erstwhile Bureau of Public Enterprises is also a specified subject. BLC and Bharat Ophthalmic Glass Limited (BOGL) were also PSUs under DHI but are now delisted, suggesting they are no longer actively controlled in the same manner as listed PSUs like BHEL.

Options A (Residual work relating to erstwhile Bureau of Public Enterprises) and D (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) are explicitly listed as subjects or controlled PSUs under the Department of Heavy Industry. Both BOGL and BLC were PSUs historically under DHI but are no longer listed, making both B and C potential correct answers depending on the specific status of residual control. However, based on current official listings, they do not fall under the active control of DHI in the same way as listed PSUs do.

66. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with which the Central Government deals in a legislative capacity only for the Union and in both legislative and executive capacities for all Union Territories ?

The medical profession and medical education

Mental health

Drugs standards

National Commission on Population

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While the National Commission on Population was constituted under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and deals with population policy which is related to the Ministry’s mandate, all the other options (A, B, C) represent subjects over which the Ministry exercises more direct legislative and executive control (legislative for Union, legislative and executive for UTs) through central laws and regulatory bodies (e.g., NMC for medical education, Mental Healthcare Act, Drugs and Cosmetics Act).

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal ministry for medical education, mental health, drugs standards, and population policy. However, the National Commission on Population is an advisory body. While fully associated with MoHFW, its function as an advisory body on policy might be interpreted as less direct ‘control’ compared to the Ministry’s regulatory authority over professions, health areas, and product standards.

Subjects like “Medical and Public Health”, “Mental Health”, “Drugs and Poisons”, and “Population Control and Family Planning” are explicitly listed under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the Allocation of Business Rules. Options A, B, and C relate to core regulatory and service delivery aspects of health, whereas D relates to a policy advisory body.

67. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of Ministry of Food Processing Industries ?

Central Food and Standardisation Laboratory

Beer including non-alcoholic beer

Aerated water and soft drinks

Foodgrains milling industry

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The Central Food and Standardisation Laboratory does not fall under the control of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. These laboratories are part of the infrastructure under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is concerned with the promotion and development of food processing industries, including milling, beverages like aerated water, and preserved foods. Food safety standards and related laboratory infrastructure are the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through FSSAI.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries focuses on creating a conducive environment for food processing, providing infrastructure support, and implementing schemes for the sector’s growth. Options B, C, and D pertain to categories of food or processing activities that are within the scope of the food processing industry sector.

68. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of Department of Expenditure ?

Financial rules and regulations and delegation of financial powers

Indian Audit and Accounts Department

Policy relating to exchange rates of Rupee

Matters relating to the Controller General of Accounts

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Policy relating to exchange rates of Rupee does not fall under the control of the Department of Expenditure. This subject is primarily handled by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) within the Ministry of Finance, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The Department of Expenditure focuses on managing public expenditure, financial rules, internal audit, and matters related to the Controller General of Accounts. Exchange rate policy is a macroeconomic policy tool that falls under the purview of the Department of Economic Affairs.

Options A, B (matters relating to CAG other than personnel/admin of IA&AD), and D relate directly to the functions and oversight responsibilities of the Department of Expenditure concerning government finance and accounting. While the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) heading the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IA&AD) is an independent constitutional authority, the Department of Expenditure does handle certain administrative matters relating to the CAG, as per the Allocation of Business Rules, unlike the policy on exchange rates which is entirely under DEA.

69. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ?

Promotion of Internet, IT and IT enabled services

Electronics and Computer Council of India

Promotion of Information Technology education and Information Technology-based education.

Matters relating to Cyber Laws

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The subject “Electronics and Computer Council of India” does not fall under the control of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). There is no known major government body with this exact name that operates under MeitY.

MeitY is responsible for promoting IT, IT-enabled services, electronics, cyber laws, and IT education. The entity named in option B is not a standard body associated with this ministry.

MeitY oversees various organizations such as the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), and Digital India Corporation, among others, which align with its core functions listed in options A, C, and D.

70. Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of

Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of Ministry of Earth Sciences ?

Atmospheric Technology and Sciences

Earth System Science Organisation

Marine Environment on the high seas

Research related to Earth System Sciences

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Option C, “Marine Environment on the high seas,” is the most likely subject among the choices that may not entirely or exclusively fall under the control of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), compared to the other options which are clearly listed under its mandate.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences’ subjects include Atmospheric Technology and Sciences (A), research related to Earth System Sciences (D), and implicitly involves the structure of the Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO) which was the umbrella for its activities (B). MoES’s mandate includes Ocean Science and Technology, covering aspects like marine environment, marine living and non-living resources, coastal research, and polar sciences. While MoES conducts research and monitoring of the marine environment, including in international waters (high seas), aspects related to regulation, international conventions (like UNCLOS or environmental treaties on the high seas), or enforcement might involve other ministries such as the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, or Ministry of Shipping. Therefore, while MoES *deals with* the marine environment on the high seas through research, the broader “control” or responsibility for all aspects of the marine environment on the high seas may not rest solely with MoES. Options A, B, and D are unequivocally core subjects or organizational structures directly under MoES.

The Allocation of Business Rules lists “Marine Environment” as a subject under MoES. The addition of “on the high seas” in option C might imply a scope that goes beyond the research and monitoring focus of MoES, potentially involving international legal and environmental protection frameworks handled by other ministries.