Exam Bodies — Set 2
Abbreviations · परीक्षा निकाय · Questions 11–20 of 40
Which organization is represented by the abbreviation 'ISRO'?
Correct Answer: D. Indian Space Research Organisation
ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation. It is the space agency of India headquartered in Bengaluru. It conducts research and recruitment for specialized scientific posts.
What does 'KVS' stand for in the Indian school system?
Correct Answer: D. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
KVS stands for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. It manages a system of central government schools across India. These schools are primarily for children of transferable central government employees.
In the context of medical studies, what is the full form of 'MCI'?
Correct Answer: A. Medical Council of India
MCI stands for Medical Council of India. It was the statutory body for establishing uniform standards for higher qualifications in medicine. It has since been succeeded by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
What does 'NIELIT' stand for in the IT and electronics sector?
Correct Answer: B. National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology
NIELIT stands for National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology. It is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It offers various certification courses and professional development programs.
What is the full form of 'DRDO', the agency involved in defense R&D?
Correct Answer: C. Defense Research and Development Organisation
DRDO stands for Defence Research and Development Organisation. It is under the Ministry of Defence and is responsible for developing military technology. It recruits scientists through various technical eligibility tests.
The abbreviation 'BARC' refers to which premier research centre?
Correct Answer: C. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
BARC stands for Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. It is India's premier nuclear research facility based in Mumbai. It conducts specialized recruitment for nuclear scientists and engineers.
What does 'NITI' in NITI Aayog stand for?
Correct Answer: D. National Institution for Transforming India
NITI stands for National Institution for Transforming India. It serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India. It replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
What is the full form of 'NIOS' in the context of open schooling?
Correct Answer: C. National Institute of Open Schooling
NIOS stands for National Institute of Open Schooling. It provides distance education to learners up to the pre-degree level. It is considered one of the largest open schooling systems in the world.
What does 'ICMR' stand for in medical research?
Correct Answer: D. Indian Council of Medical Research
ICMR stands for Indian Council of Medical Research. It is the apex body in India for the formulation and promotion of biomedical research. It is funded by the Government through the Department of Health Research.
The abbreviation 'ICAR' is related to which field?
Correct Answer: D. Agriculture
The correct answer is 'Agriculture'. ICAR stands for Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It coordinates agricultural research and education in India. It is an autonomous body reporting to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education.