National Bodies — Set 3
Abbreviations · राष्ट्रीय निकाय · Questions 21–30 of 50
What is the full form of UPSC, which conducts civil services examinations?
Correct Answer: A. Union Public Service Commission
UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission. It is India's premier central recruiting agency established under the Constitution. It conducts exams for various All India Services and Group A & Group B posts.
What does the abbreviation NHRC stand for in human rights?
Correct Answer: B. National Human Rights Commission
NHRC stands for National Human Rights Commission. It is a statutory public body constituted in 1993. Its purpose is to promote and protect human rights across India.
What is the full form of NCERT in the education sector?
Correct Answer: B. National Council of Educational Research and Training
NCERT stands for National Council of Educational Research and Training. It is an autonomous organization established in 1961 by the Government of India. It assists and advises the Central and State Governments on academic matters related to school education.
What does the abbreviation PFRDA stand for in pension regulation?
Correct Answer: D. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
PFRDA stands for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. It is the regulatory body for the overall supervision and regulation of pensions in India. It oversees the National Pension System (NPS).
What is the full form of the environment monitoring body CPCB?
Correct Answer: C. Central Pollution Control Board
CPCB stands for Central Pollution Control Board. It is a statutory organization established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. It provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
What does the abbreviation AICTE stand for in technical education?
Correct Answer: B. All India Council for Technical Education
AICTE stands for All India Council for Technical Education. It is a national-level council for technical education under the Department of Higher Education. It serves as the statutory body for the planning and coordinated development of the technical education system.
What is the full form of the financial body FATF, of which India is a member?
Correct Answer: D. Financial Action Task Force
FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force. It is an inter-governmental organization that sets global standards to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. India became a member of this body in 2010.
What does the abbreviation NTPC stand for in the power sector?
Correct Answer: D. National Thermal Power Corporation
NTPC stands for National Thermal Power Corporation, though now it is officially just NTPC Limited. It is India's largest energy conglomerate with its roots in thermal power generation. It was founded in 1975 to accelerate power development.
What is the full form of the central educational body UGC?
Correct Answer: A. University Grants Commission
UGC stands for University Grants Commission. It is a statutory body set up by the Department of Higher Education in 1956. It provides recognition to universities in India and disburses funds to such universities and colleges.
What is the full form of GSTN, the backbone of the GST tax system?
Correct Answer: C. Goods and Services Tax Network
GSTN stands for Goods and Services Tax Network. It is a non-profit, non-government organization which manages the IT system of the GST portal. It facilitates registration, return filing, and payment of taxes for taxpayers.