The Governance System

1. Which among the following is entrusted with the guarding of Indo-Nepal

Which among the following is entrusted with the guarding of Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders?

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Commando Battalion for Resolute Action
Central Reserve Police Force
Rapid Action Force
Sashastra Seema Bal
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The correct answer is Sashastra Seema Bal.
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is one of India’s Central Armed Police Forces responsible for guarding the country’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
Other border guarding forces include the Border Security Force (BSF) for India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders, and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for the India-China border. CRPF is primarily an internal security force, while RAF and CoBRA are specialized units of the CRPF for riot control and anti-Naxal operations, respectively.

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2. Which one of the following is not a correct mission of “Ek Bharat Shre

Which one of the following is not a correct mission of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” ?

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To create an environment which promotes learning between States by sharing best practices and experiences
To establish long-term engagements
To showcase the rich heritage and culture, customs and traditions of States
To foster the feeling of nationhood
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While fostering the feeling of nationhood is the ultimate goal and spirit behind the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” initiative, it is usually considered the overarching objective or outcome rather than a specific ‘mission’ listed among the program’s operational goals. The missions are typically described in terms of activities undertaken to achieve this goal.
– “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” is a program aimed at enhancing interaction and mutual understanding between people of different states and Union Territories.
– Its stated objectives (missions) include celebrating unity in diversity, promoting the spirit of national integration, showcasing rich heritage and culture, establishing long-term engagements, creating an environment for learning by sharing best practices.
– Options A, B, and C directly align with these listed or clearly implied specific missions/objectives of the program.
Option D describes the intended outcome or purpose of the program. While crucial, it is distinct from the specific actions and environments (like cultural exchange, learning, engagement) that constitute the core ‘missions’ or activities undertaken under the initiative. In competitive exams, such subtle distinctions between overarching goals and specific program objectives are sometimes tested.

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3. Which one among the following Union Ministries launched the ‘Services

Which one among the following Union Ministries launched the ‘Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT)’ initiative in India ?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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The ‘Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT)’ initiative is a teleconsultation service launched specifically for the armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families. Given its focus on the ‘Services’ (armed forces), the responsible ministry is the Ministry of Defence.
The SeHAT initiative is a telemedicine service aimed at providing healthcare consultations to the armed forces community.
The SeHAT platform aims to provide convenient and accessible healthcare advice by connecting patients with doctors via tele-mode, reducing the need for physical travel, especially beneficial for those in remote areas or with mobility issues. It is part of the broader digital health initiatives in India.

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4. 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 ?

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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.

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5. 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 ?

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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.

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6. 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 ?

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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.

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7. 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 ?

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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.

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8. 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 ?

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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.

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9. 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 ?

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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.

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10. 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 ?

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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.

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