National Bodies — Set 4
Abbreviations · राष्ट्रीय निकाय · Questions 31–40 of 50
What does the abbreviation CBI stand for in the investigative sector?
Correct Answer: B. Central Bureau of Investigation
• **Central Bureau of Investigation** = CBI is India's premier investigating agency. • **Department of Personnel and Training** — CBI functions under this department within the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Central Bureau of India]: is an incorrect full form; [Center for Biological Investigation]: is an incorrect full form; [Council for Bureau Investigation]: is an incorrect full form.
What is the full form of FICCI, the industry association?
Correct Answer: B. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
• **Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry** = FICCI is India's largest and oldest apex business organization. • **1927** — FICCI was established in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Federation of Industrial Chambers and Commercial Institutions]: is an incorrect full form; [Financial Indian Council of Commerce and Industry]: is an incorrect full form; [Federal Indian Council of Commerce and Industry]: is an incorrect full form.
What does the abbreviation EPFO stand for in labor welfare?
Correct Answer: A. Employees' Provident Fund Organization
• **Employees' Provident Fund Organization** = EPFO is a statutory body managing provident fund and pension schemes for the Indian workforce. • **Ministry of Labour and Employment** — EPFO functions under this ministry. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Employees' Pension Fund Organization]: is an incorrect full form; [Employment Pension and Fund Office]: is an incorrect full form; [Employer Provident Fund Office]: is an incorrect full form.
What is the full form of the medical body ICMR?
Correct Answer: C. Indian Council of Medical Research
• **Indian Council of Medical Research** = ICMR is the apex body in India for biomedical research. • **World's oldest and largest** — ICMR is recognized as one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Indian Committee for Medical Reform]: is an incorrect full form; [Indian Center of Medical Research]: is an incorrect full form; [International Council of Medical Research]: is an incorrect full form.
What does the abbreviation ASSOCHAM stand for in business?
Correct Answer: B. Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
• **Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India** = ASSOCHAM is one of India's apex trade associations, representing business interests. • **1920** — ASSOCHAM was established in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Association of Chambers of Commerce and Management]: is an incorrect full form; [Associated Commercial House of India]: is an incorrect full form; [Associated Community of Commerce and Industry]: is an incorrect full form.
What is the full form of GAIL, the natural gas major?
Correct Answer: C. Gas Authority of India Limited
• **Gas Authority of India Limited** = GAIL is a central public sector undertaking responsible for natural gas processing and distribution. • **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas** — GAIL operates under this ministry. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [General Atomic India Limited]: is an incorrect full form; [Global Agriculture India Limited]: is an incorrect full form; [Gas Association of India Limited]: is an incorrect full form.
What does the abbreviation PFC stand for in the power sector finance?
Correct Answer: C. Power Finance Corporation
• **Power Finance Corporation** = PFC is a central public sector undertaking that acts as the financial backbone of the Indian power sector. • **Ministry of Power** — PFC operates under this ministry. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Public Finance Center]: is an incorrect full form; [Power Foundation of City]: is an incorrect full form; [Private Finance Corporation]: is an incorrect full form.
What is the full form of the agricultural body APEDA?
Correct Answer: C. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
• **Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority** = APEDA promotes the export of agricultural products. • **1985** — APEDA was established by the Government of India in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Agricultural Product Export and Design Agency]: is an incorrect full form; [Asian Plant and Environment Development Authority]: is an incorrect full form; [Agriculture and Plant Export Development Agency]: is an incorrect full form.
What does the abbreviation TRIFED stand for in tribal welfare?
Correct Answer: B. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India
• **Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India** = TRIFED was established to facilitate the marketing of tribal products and help in their socio-economic development. • **1987** — TRIFED was established in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Tribal Research and Industrial Federation of India]: is an incorrect full form; [Tribal Resource and Internal Federal Development]: is an incorrect full form; [Tribal Reform and Institutional Federation]: is an incorrect full form.
What is the full form of HUDCO in the urban development sector?
Correct Answer: C. Housing and Urban Development Corporation
• **Housing and Urban Development Corporation** = HUDCO provides long-term finance for housing and urban infrastructure projects. • **Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs** — HUDCO operates as a public sector undertaking under this ministry. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Home and Urban Design Company]: is an incorrect full form; [Housing and Union Development Council]: is an incorrect full form; [Hilly and Urban Development Office]: is an incorrect full form.