The Governance System

21. The business of the Government of India allocated to Cabinet Secretari

The business of the Government of India allocated to Cabinet Secretariat is and, shall always be deemed to have been, allotted to

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the President
the Prime Minister
the Home Minister
the Vice President
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The business of the Government of India allocated to the Cabinet Secretariat is, and shall always be deemed to have been, allotted to the Prime Minister.
The Cabinet Secretariat functions under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. It provides secretarial assistance to the Cabinet and Cabinet Committees and supports the Prime Minister in the administration of rules of business. While the formal allocation of business is done by the President under Article 77(3), the Cabinet Secretariat serves the core executive headed by the Prime Minister. The specific wording “deemed to have been, allotted to” indicates its direct link and accountability to the head of the government, the Prime Minister.
The Cabinet Secretariat’s role is central to the smooth functioning of the Union Government. It facilitates the decision-making process of the Cabinet and its Committees, ensures inter-ministerial coordination, and monitors the implementation of Cabinet decisions. Its direct reporting line to the Prime Minister is fundamental to its structure and function.

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22. Department of Pharmaceuticals (Aushadh Vibhag) is a part of which one

Department of Pharmaceuticals (Aushadh Vibhag) is a part of which one of the following Ministries ?

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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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The Department of Pharmaceuticals is a part of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers comprises three departments: Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Department of Fertilizers, and Department of Pharmaceuticals. The Department of Pharmaceuticals was set up to give greater focus and thrust to the development of the Pharmaceuticals sector in India.
Other Ministries like Health and Family Welfare are related to the healthcare sector, but the administrative control over the pharmaceutical industry itself (manufacturing, pricing, regulation of drug production quality, etc.) lies significantly with the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

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23. Which one of the following is not under the purview of the Ministry

Which one of the following is not under the purview of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region ?

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The Sikkim Mining Corporation Limited
Planning of road and inland waterways transport
Border Roads Organisation
North Eastern Council
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The correct option is C) Border Roads Organisation.
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is responsible for the development of the eight North Eastern States. Areas under its purview include planning for infrastructure like roads and inland waterways within the region and overseeing bodies like the North Eastern Council (NEC). The Sikkim Mining Corporation Limited, being a state entity in a NE state, could fall under DoNER’s developmental focus. However, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces and functions under the Ministry of Defence, even though it operates extensively in the border areas of the North East.
BRO primarily focuses on strategic roads in border areas. The Ministry of DoNER focuses on general infrastructure development to promote socio-economic growth in the North East.

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24. A non-governmental organisation wants to set up a chain of open air th

A non-governmental organisation wants to set up a chain of open air theatres in 50 rural areas across the country. Which one of the following Ministries should it approach with the proposal?

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Home Affairs
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The correct option is B) Ministry of Culture.
The core activity described – setting up open-air theatres for cultural purposes – falls under the purview of promoting arts, culture, and heritage. The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry for matters relating to art and culture in India, including support for cultural infrastructure and activities across the country, including rural areas.
While the activity is in rural areas (Ministry of Rural Development) or involves media (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting), the primary nature of setting up theatres is cultural, making the Ministry of Culture the most appropriate ministry to approach for such a proposal.

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25. Serious Frauds Investigation Office functions under

Serious Frauds Investigation Office functions under

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Reserve Bank of India
Central Bureau of Investigation
Securities & Exchange Board of India
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The correct option is A) Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO) is a multi-disciplinary organization under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It was established under the Companies Act, 2013, as a statutory body to investigate white-collar crimes and serious frauds involving companies and complex scams.
SFIO has powers to arrest individuals for certain offenses. It works in coordination with other agencies but functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

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26. Entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries relating

Entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries relating to trade and commerce in food grains and other foodstuffs is the responsibility of

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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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The correct option is A) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Based on the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is responsible for “External trade regarding food stuffs including policy relating thereto.” This explicitly includes entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries concerning trade in food grains and other foodstuffs.
While the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (which oversees DGFT) is generally responsible for foreign trade policy and agreements, specific commodities like food grains and foodstuffs are allocated to the Ministry dealing with that sector domestically. The Ministry of Agriculture focuses on production, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deals with overall diplomatic relations.

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27. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is

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non-existent
a private sector entity
under the administrative control of different Ministries
under the administrative control of the Ministry of Communications
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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is a premier research and development centre established by the Government of India. It is an autonomous body operating under the administrative control of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which is part of the Ministry of Communications. C-DOT’s mandate is to develop indigenous telecommunication technology.
C-DOT is a government-funded R&D institution focused on telecommunications and is administered by the Ministry of Communications.
C-DOT plays a significant role in India’s telecommunication sector by developing technologies for digital switching, transmission, access networks, and other communication systems, contributing to self-reliance in this field.

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28. Assistance to institutions engaged in scientific work and to universit

Assistance to institutions engaged in scientific work and to universities for advancement of study and research in nuclear sciences is the responsibility of

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Department of Atomic Energy
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Science and Technology
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In India, all matters related to atomic energy, including scientific research, development, and assistance to institutions and universities in nuclear sciences, fall under the purview of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The DAE is a department directly under the Prime Minister’s Office and is the nodal agency for nuclear research and development in the country.
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is the primary body responsible for promoting and supporting research and development in nuclear sciences in India.
The DAE oversees various research institutions, public sector undertakings, and grant-in-aid institutions involved in nuclear science and technology, such as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), and provides grants to universities for relevant research.

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29. Monitoring of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme

Monitoring of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is the responsibility of

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the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha Secretariats
the Ministry of Finance
the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
the Ministry of Home Affairs
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The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a scheme formulated and administered by the Government of India. The nodal Ministry responsible for the policy, guidelines, fund release, and monitoring of the implementation of the MPLADS is the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This Ministry oversees the performance and expenditures under the scheme.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is the designated central agency for the administration and monitoring of the MPLADS scheme.
Under the MPLADS scheme, each MP is allocated funds to recommend works of a developmental nature in their constituency. The District Authority is responsible for implementation at the local level, while MoSPI handles the central oversight and monitoring functions.

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30. Public Enterprises Selection Board, which advises the Government on ap

Public Enterprises Selection Board, which advises the Government on appointments to the top management posts in the Central Public Sector Enterprises, functions under the administrative control of

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Prime Minister's Office
Competition Commission
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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is a body constituted by the Government of India to advise the government on appointments to the top management posts (Chairman, Managing Director, Directors) in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other minor public sector bodies. The PESB functions under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which is part of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is the nodal body for selection to top CPSE positions and reports administratively to the Ministry responsible for central government personnel matters.
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is the central government agency responsible for personnel management, recruitment, training, and service conditions for central government employees, including those in senior positions in CPSEs through bodies like PESB.

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