National Bodies — Set 5
Abbreviations · राष्ट्रीय निकाय · Questions 41–50 of 50
What does the abbreviation NCDC stand for in disease control?
Correct Answer: C. National Centre for Disease Control
NCDC stands for National Centre for Disease Control. It is an institute under the Indian Directorate General of Health Services. It was formerly known as the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD).
What is the full form of BHEL, the engineering and manufacturing body?
Correct Answer: B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
BHEL stands for Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. It is a central public sector undertaking and one of the largest engineering and manufacturing companies in India. It was founded in 1964 and is involved in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of power equipment.
What does the abbreviation LIC stand for in the insurance sector?
Correct Answer: A. Life Insurance Corporation
LIC stands for Life Insurance Corporation of India. It is a government-owned insurance and investment corporation. It was established in 1956 when the Parliament of India passed the Life Insurance of India Act.
What is the full form of the steel body SAIL?
Correct Answer: D. Steel Authority of India Limited
SAIL stands for Steel Authority of India Limited. It is one of the largest steel-making companies in India and one of the Maharatnas of the country's central public sector enterprises. It was established in 1973.
What does the abbreviation IOCL stand for in the oil sector?
Correct Answer: A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
IOCL stands for Indian Oil Corporation Limited. It is a government-owned oil and gas company, headquartered in New Delhi. It is the largest commercial enterprise in India based on revenue.
What is the full form of the judicial body NGT?
Correct Answer: D. National Green Tribunal
NGT stands for National Green Tribunal. It is a specialized body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. It handles cases related to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
What does the abbreviation BIS stand for in standardization?
Correct Answer: C. Bureau of Indian Standards
BIS stands for the Bureau of Indian Standards. It is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act, 2016. It is responsible for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking, and quality certification.
What is the full form of the news body PTI?
Correct Answer: B. Press Trust of India
PTI stands for Press Trust of India. It is the largest news agency in India, established in 1947. It is a non-profit cooperative among India's newspapers.
What does the abbreviation NASSCOM stand for in the IT sector?
Correct Answer: B. National Association of Software and Service Companies
NASSCOM stands for National Association of Software and Service Companies. It is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group focused on the IT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industries in India. It was founded in 1988.
What does 'NCERT' stand for?
Correct Answer: A. National Council of Educational Research and Training
NCERT stands for National Council of Educational Research and Training. Established in 1961, it develops curriculum frameworks, textbooks, and educational materials for school education across India. NCERT textbooks are widely used in CBSE schools.