1. Which organization is known as the apex bank of India?
A) State Bank of India
B) Reserve Bank of India
C) NABARD
D) SIDBI
Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation: The RBI, established in 1935, regulates monetary policy, issues currency, and controls credit in India.
2. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a –
A) Statutory Body
B) Constitutional Body
C) Executive Body
D) Non-Governmental Body
Answer: B) Constitutional Body
Explanation: ECI is established under Article 324 of the Constitution to conduct free and fair elections.
3. ISRO stands for –
A) Indian Science Research Organization
B) Indian Space Research Organization
C) International Space Research Office
D) Indian Satellite Research Operation
Answer: B) Indian Space Research Organization
Explanation: Founded in 1969 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, ISRO develops space technology for national development.
4. DRDO stands for –
A) Defence Research and Development Organisation
B) Department of Research and Defence Operations
C) Directorate of Research and Defence Organization
D) Defence and Research Development Office
Answer: A) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation: DRDO, formed in 1958, develops defence technologies for India’s armed forces.
5. NITI Aayog replaced which earlier institution?
A) Planning Commission
B) Finance Commission
C) Election Commission
D) UPSC
Answer: A) Planning Commission
Explanation: NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) replaced the Planning Commission in 2015 to promote cooperative federalism.
6. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by –
A) Prime Minister
B) President of India
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Parliament
Answer: B) President of India
Explanation: CAG audits all receipts and expenditures of the Government of India and State Governments.
7. The Finance Commission is constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
A) Article 280
B) Article 324
C) Article 148
D) Article 356
Answer: A) Article 280
Explanation: The Finance Commission recommends the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and States.
8. SEBI is responsible for regulating –
A) Banking Sector
B) Insurance Sector
C) Stock Markets
D) Cooperative Sector
Answer: C) Stock Markets
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), formed in 1992, regulates the securities and capital markets.
9. NABARD was established to promote –
A) Urban Infrastructure
B) Industrial Finance
C) Rural and Agricultural Development
D) Foreign Trade
Answer: C) Rural and Agricultural Development
Explanation: NABARD (1982) provides refinancing and credit for rural infrastructure and agricultural development.
10. BHEL is a –
A) Private Company
B) PSU under Ministry of Power
C) PSU under Ministry of Heavy Industries
D) PSU under Ministry of Defence
Answer: C) PSU under Ministry of Heavy Industries
Explanation: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited manufactures heavy electrical equipment and power plant machinery.
11. NTPC is primarily engaged in –
A) Mining
B) Power Generation
C) Telecommunications
D) Oil Exploration
Answer: B) Power Generation
Explanation: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is India’s largest electricity producer.
12. ONGC stands for –
A) Oil and Natural Gas Commission
B) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
C) Oil and National Gas Company
D) Oil National Gas Corporation
Answer: B) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Explanation: ONGC, established in 1956, is India’s largest oil and gas exploration company.
13. The Indian Railways functions under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Road Transport
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of Railways
D) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Answer: C) Ministry of Railways
Explanation: The Indian Railways is owned and operated by the Government of India under this ministry.
14. LIC of India was established in –
A) 1949
B) 1956
C) 1969
D) 1975
Answer: B) 1956
Explanation: Life Insurance Corporation of India was formed by merging 245 private insurance companies.
15. ICAR deals with –
A) Medical Research
B) Agricultural Research
C) Atomic Energy
D) Engineering Studies
Answer: B) Agricultural Research
Explanation: Indian Council of Agricultural Research promotes agricultural education and innovation.
16. ICMR is related to –
A) Medical and Health Research
B) Mineral Studies
C) Space Research
D) Economic Planning
Answer: A) Medical and Health Research
Explanation: Indian Council of Medical Research conducts biomedical research and public health studies.
17. The Atomic Energy Commission was established in –
A) 1948
B) 1950
C) 1954
D) 1962
Answer: A) 1948
Explanation: The commission was set up to develop atomic energy in India under Dr. Homi J. Bhabha.
18. CSIR stands for –
A) Council of Science and Industrial Research
B) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
C) Centre for Scientific Indian Research
D) Central Scientific Indian Research
Answer: B) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Explanation: CSIR (1942) is India’s largest R&D organization, managing over 35 laboratories.
19. FICCI stands for –
A) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
B) Federal Indian Commerce and Corporate Industry
C) Foreign Indian Chamber of Commerce
D) Finance Institution of Corporate Industry
Answer: A) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Explanation: Established in 1927, FICCI is India’s oldest and largest business organization.
20. ASSOCHAM stands for –
A) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
B) Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
C) Association of Small Scale Chambers
D) Association of Commercial Industries
Answer: A) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
Explanation: ASSOCHAM is a leading trade body representing Indian business interests since 1920.
21. The UIDAI issues –
A) Driving Licenses
B) Aadhar Cards
C) PAN Cards
D) Ration Cards
Answer: B) Aadhar Cards
Explanation: Unique Identification Authority of India issues Aadhar, a 12-digit unique ID for residents.
22. IRDAI regulates –
A) Stock Markets
B) Banks
C) Insurance Sector
D) Telecom Sector
Answer: C) Insurance Sector
Explanation: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India regulates and promotes the insurance industry.
23. BIS stands for –
A) Bureau of Indian Standards
B) Board of Industrial Services
C) Bureau of Industry and Steel
D) Board for Indian Statistics
Answer: A) Bureau of Indian Standards
Explanation: BIS formulates and enforces quality standards for goods and services in India.
24. SIDBI primarily supports –
A) Agriculture
B) Medium and Large Industries
C) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
D) Public Sector Units
Answer: C) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Explanation: Small Industries Development Bank of India provides finance and development support to MSMEs.
25. NHRC stands for –
A) National Human Rights Commission
B) National Health Research Council
C) National Housing Regulation Commission
D) National Heritage Review Council
Answer: A) National Human Rights Commission
Explanation: Established in 1993, NHRC protects and promotes human rights in India.
26. NASSCOM represents which sector in India?
A) Banking
B) Agriculture
C) IT and Software Services
D) Manufacturing
Answer: C) IT and Software Services
Explanation: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) promotes India’s IT-BPM industry globally.
27. The Indian Red Cross Society was founded in –
A) 1918
B) 1920
C) 1932
D) 1947
Answer: B) 1920
Explanation: Founded under the Indian Red Cross Act, 1920, it provides humanitarian aid and medical services.
28. TRAI regulates –
A) Broadcasting and Telecom Sector
B) Insurance Sector
C) Banking Sector
D) Mining Industry
Answer: A) Broadcasting and Telecom Sector
Explanation: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (1997) oversees telecommunications and broadcasting services.
29. CAG of India reports are submitted to –
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister
C) Finance Minister
D) Parliament directly
Answer: A) President of India
Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General’s reports are submitted to the President, who lays them before Parliament.
30. RBI was nationalized in which year?
A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1952
D) 1956
Answer: B) 1949
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on 1st January 1949 after independence.
31. FSSAI ensures –
A) Banking Security
B) Food Safety and Standards
C) Labour Welfare
D) Consumer Credit
Answer: B) Food Safety and Standards
Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regulates food quality and safety standards.
32. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established in –
A) 1964
B) 1975
C) 1989
D) 1999
Answer: A) 1964
Explanation: CVC was formed to prevent corruption in government offices; now a statutory body since 2003.
33. CVC reports to which authority?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Parliament
D) None directly (independent body)
Answer: D) None directly (independent body)
Explanation: The CVC is an independent body that advises the Central Government on corruption cases.
34. UPSC conducts recruitment for –
A) State-level services
B) Central Government services
C) Both A and B
D) None of these
Answer: B) Central Government services
Explanation: Union Public Service Commission conducts exams like IAS, IPS, IFS, etc., for central posts.
35. SSC functions under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of Labour
Answer: B) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Explanation: The Staff Selection Commission recruits for subordinate services in Central Government.
36. ICAI stands for –
A) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B) Indian Council of Accounting Institute
C) International Chartered Account Institute
D) Indian Corporation of Accountancy and Investments
Answer: A) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Explanation: ICAI regulates the accounting profession; established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
37. AICTE oversees –
A) School Education
B) Technical Education
C) Medical Education
D) Agricultural Education
Answer: B) Technical Education
Explanation: All India Council for Technical Education (1945) approves and regulates engineering and management colleges.
38. UGC stands for –
A) University Grants Commission
B) Union General Council
C) United Government Committee
D) Universal Grants Council
Answer: A) University Grants Commission
Explanation: UGC (1956) coordinates and maintains standards of higher education in India.
39. CBSE works under the control of –
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Labour
C) Ministry of Youth Affairs
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: A) Ministry of Education
Explanation: The Central Board of Secondary Education is under the Department of School Education & Literacy.
40. ICSSR promotes –
A) Social Science Research
B) Space Research
C) Chemical Studies
D) Engineering Innovation
Answer: A) Social Science Research
Explanation: The Indian Council of Social Science Research funds research in sociology, economics, and political science.
41. NHAI is responsible for –
A) Building airports
B) Developing national highways
C) Managing railway networks
D) Managing ports
Answer: B) Developing national highways
Explanation: The National Highways Authority of India (1995) manages construction and maintenance of highways.
42. NTRO works under which wing of government?
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Cabinet Secretariat
D) Prime Minister’s Office
Answer: C) Cabinet Secretariat
Explanation: The National Technical Research Organisation is India’s technical intelligence agency.
43. CBI functions under the –
A) Ministry of Law
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
D) Prime Minister’s Office
Answer: C) Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
Explanation: The Central Bureau of Investigation operates under the DoPT, which is under the Ministry of Personnel.
44. NCRB collects and analyzes –
A) Economic data
B) Crime data
C) Population statistics
D) Industrial data
Answer: B) Crime data
Explanation: The National Crime Records Bureau compiles and maintains crime statistics in India.
45. BCCI governs which sport in India?
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Athletics
Answer: B) Cricket
Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India manages cricket operations and teams at national and international levels.
46. NHAI functions under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
B) Ministry of Urban Development
C) Ministry of Civil Aviation
D) Ministry of Shipping
Answer: A) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Explanation: NHAI is responsible for developing and maintaining national highways.
47. BIS certification mark on goods indicates –
A) Product Price
B) Quality and Safety Standards
C) Tax Paid
D) Government Ownership
Answer: B) Quality and Safety Standards
Explanation: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certifies products for quality and safety (ISI mark).
48. CSO (Central Statistics Office) is responsible for –
A) Crime Reports
B) National Income and GDP Data
C) Industrial Data Only
D) Education Reports
Answer: B) National Income and GDP Data
Explanation: CSO compiles national income, inflation, and other statistical data (now merged into NSO).
49. NSO stands for –
A) National Statistical Office
B) National Standards Organization
C) New Standards Office
D) National Strategy Office
Answer: A) National Statistical Office
Explanation: NSO, under the Ministry of Statistics, collects and compiles socioeconomic data.
50. Press Information Bureau (PIB) works under –
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation: PIB disseminates official government policies, news, and programs to media and public.
51. CISF stands for –
A) Central Industrial Security Force
B) Central Investigation Security Force
C) Civil Industrial Safety Force
D) Central Intelligence Security Force
Answer: A) Central Industrial Security Force
Explanation: CISF provides security to industrial undertakings, airports, and critical infrastructure.
52. The BSF (Border Security Force) was established in –
A) 1949
B) 1955
C) 1965
D) 1971
Answer: C) 1965
Explanation: Formed after the Indo-Pak war, BSF guards India’s land borders and prevents trans-border crimes.
53. ISRO’s headquarters is located at –
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Bengaluru
Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation’s HQ is in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
54. DRDO’s headquarters is located in –
A) Hyderabad
B) New Delhi
C) Pune
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation HQ is in New Delhi.
55. Indian Army Training Command (ARTRAC) is located at –
A) Shimla
B) Pune
C) Dehradun
D) Lucknow
Answer: A) Shimla
Explanation: ARTRAC (since 1991) is responsible for training policies and systems of the Indian Army.
56. National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in –
A) 1989
B) 1990
C) 1992
D) 1994
Answer: C) 1992
Explanation: Formed under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, to protect women’s rights.
57. National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) was created by –
A) Article 330
B) Article 338
C) Article 340
D) Article 342
Answer: B) Article 338
Explanation: The NCSC investigates and safeguards the rights of Scheduled Castes.
58. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) was established in –
A) 1995
B) 2000
C) 2003
D) 2005
Answer: C) 2003
Explanation: NCST was separated from NCSC under the 89th Constitutional Amendment (2003).
59. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) functions under –
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B) Ministry of Agriculture
C) Ministry of Science & Technology
D) Ministry of Health
Answer: A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation: CPCB monitors and controls air and water pollution in India.
60. National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in –
A) 2008
B) 2010
C) 2012
D) 2014
Answer: B) 2010
Explanation: NGT was formed for effective disposal of environmental protection cases.
61. Central Water Commission (CWC) is an attached office under –
A) Ministry of Jal Shakti
B) Ministry of Power
C) Ministry of Environment
D) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: A) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: CWC deals with water resource development and flood control management.
62. NABARD was established on the recommendations of which committee?
A) Shivaraman Committee
B) Rangarajan Committee
C) Narasimham Committee
D) Kelkar Committee
Answer: A) Shivaraman Committee
Explanation: NABARD was set up in 1982 based on the recommendations of the Shivaraman Committee on rural credit.
63. ISRO’s commercial arm is known as –
A) Antrix Corporation
B) IN-SPACe
C) NSIL (New Space India Ltd)
D) Space India Pvt Ltd
Answer: A) Antrix Corporation (earlier), now replaced by NSIL
Explanation: NSIL, a Government of India company, handles commercial satellite launches and space services.
64. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was established in –
A) 2000
B) 2001
C) 2003
D) 2005
Answer: B) 2001
Explanation: Formed under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 to promote energy efficiency in all sectors.
65. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is chaired by –
A) Prime Minister of India
B) Home Minister
C) Cabinet Secretary
D) Defence Minister
Answer: A) Prime Minister of India
Explanation: NDMA is the apex body for disaster management in India, headed by the PM.
66. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) functions under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Commerce
C) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D) Ministry of Law
Answer: A) Ministry of Finance
Explanation: CBDT formulates policies for direct taxes and is part of the Department of Revenue.
67. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) regulates –
A) GST, Customs & Excise
B) Income Tax
C) Property Tax
D) Wealth Tax
Answer: A) GST, Customs & Excise
Explanation: CBIC deals with indirect taxation, customs duties, and GST collection.
68. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was founded in –
A) 2005
B) 2008
C) 2010
D) 2014
Answer: B) 2008
Explanation: NSDC is a public-private partnership to enhance skill development and employability in India.
69. National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established in –
A) 2008
B) 2010
C) 2012
D) 2014
Answer: A) 2008
Explanation: Formed after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to investigate terror-related crimes.
70. Competition Commission of India (CCI) aims to –
A) Control prices
B) Promote fair competition and prevent monopolies
C) Regulate foreign trade
D) Manage banking operations
Answer: B) Promote fair competition and prevent monopolies
Explanation: CCI was established in 2003 to ensure a healthy and competitive business environment.
71. Central Zoo Authority of India is responsible for –
A) Industrial Development
B) Wildlife Conservation
C) Zoo Management and Animal Care
D) Agricultural Promotion
Answer: C) Zoo Management and Animal Care
Explanation: Formed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to regulate zoo functioning.
72. National Commission for Minorities (NCM) was established in –
A) 1989
B) 1992
C) 1995
D) 1999
Answer: B) 1992
Explanation: NCM safeguards the rights and interests of religious minorities in India.
73. NITI Aayog was established in –
A) 2014
B) 2015
C) 2016
D) 2017
Answer: B) 2015
Explanation: Formed on 1st January 2015, NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission to promote cooperative federalism.
74. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) ensures –
A) Energy Subsidy
B) Radiation Safety and Nuclear Regulation
C) Coal Mining Safety
D) Hydro Power Regulation
Answer: B) Radiation Safety and Nuclear Regulation
Explanation: AERB, set up in 1983, regulates nuclear and radiation safety in India.
75. National Housing Bank (NHB) was established in –
A) 1980
B) 1988
C) 1990
D) 1992
Answer: B) 1988
Explanation: NHB was set up under the RBI to promote housing finance institutions and housing sector growth.
76. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) works under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Labour and Employment
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: A) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Explanation: EPFO manages provident fund, pension, and insurance schemes for organized sector employees.
77. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) provides –
A) Health Insurance and Medical Benefits
B) Old Age Pension
C) Education Loans
D) Agricultural Subsidies
Answer: A) Health Insurance and Medical Benefits
Explanation: ESIC provides medical care and cash benefits to insured workers and their families.
78. Prasar Bharati is India’s –
A) National News Agency
B) Public Broadcasting Corporation
C) Film Certification Board
D) Advertisement Board
Answer: B) Public Broadcasting Corporation
Explanation: Prasar Bharati manages Doordarshan (TV) and All India Radio (AIR) since 1997.
79. Press Council of India (PCI) is responsible for –
A) Promoting film industry
B) Maintaining journalistic ethics and freedom of press
C) Broadcasting TV programs
D) Internet regulation
Answer: B) Maintaining journalistic ethics and freedom of press
Explanation: PCI (est. 1966) acts as a watchdog for print media in India.
80. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in –
A) 1989
B) 1990
C) 1993
D) 1995
Answer: C) 1993
Explanation: NHRC was formed under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, to safeguard human rights.
81. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was originally set up as –
A) Special Police Establishment
B) Central Intelligence Bureau
C) Federal Investigation Department
D) Anti-Corruption Agency
Answer: A) Special Police Establishment
Explanation: The CBI originated from the Special Police Establishment (1941) to investigate corruption cases.
82. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was set up in –
A) 2005
B) 2007
C) 2009
D) 2010
Answer: B) 2007
Explanation: Established under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, to safeguard child rights.
83. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) became a constitutional body in –
A) 2015
B) 2017
C) 2018
D) 2019
Answer: C) 2018
Explanation: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment (2018) gave constitutional status to NCBC under Article 338B.
84. National Commission for Women (NCW) functions under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
C) Ministry of Law and Justice
D) Ministry of Social Justice
Answer: B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation: NCW works for protection and promotion of women’s rights in India.
85. National Institute of Transforming India (NITI Aayog) replaced the Planning Commission in –
A) 2013
B) 2014
C) 2015
D) 2016
Answer: C) 2015
Explanation: Formed on 1 January 2015 to promote cooperative and competitive federalism.
86. Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) deals with –
A) Energy Storage
B) Agricultural and Commodity Warehousing
C) Industrial Safety
D) Foreign Trade
Answer: B) Agricultural and Commodity Warehousing
Explanation: Established in 1957, CWC provides scientific storage and logistics support for food grains and commodities.
87. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) promotes –
A) Heavy Industries
B) Rural and Cottage Industries
C) Export Industries
D) Private Corporations
Answer: B) Rural and Cottage Industries
Explanation: KVIC, formed in 1957, supports rural employment through khadi and village industries.
88. Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) is associated with –
A) Defence Research
B) International Relations and Diplomacy
C) Trade and Commerce
D) Education
Answer: B) International Relations and Diplomacy
Explanation: ICWA (1943) is a think tank on foreign policy, declared as an institution of national importance in 2001.
89. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was established in –
A) 1988
B) 1990
C) 1992
D) 1994
Answer: B) 1990
Explanation: SIDBI was set up to promote and finance Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
90. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) works under –
A) Ministry of Water Resources / Jal Shakti
B) Ministry of Earth Sciences
C) Ministry of Agriculture
D) Ministry of Environment
Answer: A) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: CGWB monitors and manages groundwater resources across India.
91. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established in –
A) 1955
B) 1961
C) 1968
D) 1972
Answer: B) 1961
Explanation: NCERT develops school curricula, textbooks, and educational resources for India.
92. National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accredits –
A) Engineering and Technical Institutions
B) Medical Colleges
C) Agricultural Universities
D) Schools
Answer: A) Engineering and Technical Institutions
Explanation: NBA ensures quality assurance in technical and professional education.
93. Sports Authority of India (SAI) was founded in –
A) 1978
B) 1982
C) 1984
D) 1990
Answer: B) 1982
Explanation: SAI was set up after the 1982 Asian Games to promote and develop sports in India.
94. Central Silk Board promotes –
A) Cotton Production
B) Silk and Sericulture
C) Wool Exports
D) Handicraft Exports
Answer: B) Silk and Sericulture
Explanation: Established in 1948, it promotes silk industry growth and research in sericulture.
95. Tea Board of India is headquartered in –
A) Guwahati
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer: B) Kolkata
Explanation: The Tea Board regulates tea production, marketing, and export from India.
96. Coffee Board of India is headquartered in –
A) Bengaluru
B) Coimbatore
C) Kochi
D) Hyderabad
Answer: A) Bengaluru
Explanation: The Coffee Board promotes coffee cultivation, research, and export from India.
97. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) operates under –
A) Ministry of Power
B) Ministry of Petroleum
C) Ministry of Heavy Industries
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: A) Ministry of Power
Explanation: CEA advises the government on electricity policy, planning, and safety standards.
98. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) promotes –
A) Solar, Wind, and Renewable Energy Projects
B) Fossil Fuels
C) Thermal Power
D) Mining Operations
Answer: A) Solar, Wind, and Renewable Energy Projects
Explanation: IREDA finances and supports renewable energy projects across India.
99. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) manages –
A) UPI, RuPay, and Digital Payment Systems
B) Agricultural Loans
C) Credit Rating Agencies
D) Postal Banking
Answer: A) UPI, RuPay, and Digital Payment Systems
Explanation: NPCI, founded in 2008, operates India’s retail payments infrastructure (UPI, IMPS, RuPay).
100. Make in India, an initiative to boost manufacturing, is implemented by –
A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Labour
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation: Launched in 2014 to promote India as a global manufacturing hub and attract FDI.