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Prelims 2026

1 question
Polity & GovernanceConstitutional, Statutory and Regulatory InstitutionsMinistries, Departments, Boards and Executive AgenciesMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Pairs
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies · Money Laundering, Economic Offences and Illicit Finance
Related topics:
Money Laundering, Economic Offences and Illicit Finance

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2026 · Q63

Prelims 2026, question 63: Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies

With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details: Sl. No. — Organisation — Function — Controlling Union Ministry 1. — Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) — To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies — Ministry of Home Affairs 2. — Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) — To investigate complex corporate frauds — Ministry of Finance 3. — Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) — To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy — Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched ?

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Prelims 2025

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional, Statutory and Regulatory InstitutionsMinistries, Departments, Boards and Executive AgenciesMedium
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Related topics:
Money Laundering, Economic Offences and Illicit Finance
2025 · Q3

Prelims 2025, question 3: Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: I. Directorate of Enforcement Function: Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 Works under: Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs II. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Function: Enforces the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 Works under: Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance III. Directorate General of Systems and Data Management Function: Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders Works under: Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional, Statutory and Regulatory InstitutionsMinistries, Departments, Boards and Executive AgenciesHard
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
2025 · Q57

Prelims 2025, question 57: Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: I. The National Automotive Board Union Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry II. The Coir Board Union Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries III. The National Centre for Trade Information Union Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional, Statutory and Regulatory InstitutionsMinistries, Departments, Boards and Executive AgenciesMedium
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
2025 · Q93

Prelims 2025, question 93: Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies

Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'? I. The President of India II. The Prime Minister of India III. The Chief Justice of India IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2024

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional, Statutory and Regulatory InstitutionsMinistries, Departments, Boards and Executive AgenciesHard (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Military ranks · Army · Air Force · Navy

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2024 · Q69

Prelims 2024, question 69: Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces? Army — Airforce — Navy 1. Brigadier — Air Commodore — Commander 2. Major General — Air Vice Marshal — Vice Admiral 3. Major — Squadron Leader — Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel — Group Captain — Captain Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional, Statutory and Regulatory InstitutionsMinistries, Departments, Boards and Executive AgenciesMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Chief of Defence Staff · Department of Military Affairs · Tri-service roles

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2024 · Q77

Prelims 2024, question 77: Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies

What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs? 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee 2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2022

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional, Statutory and Regulatory InstitutionsMinistries, Departments, Boards and Executive AgenciesMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
urban institutions · Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies
Related topics:
Sustainable Transport, Buildings and Urban Systems

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2022 · Q74

Prelims 2022, question 74: Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies

Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization. 2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2014

1 question
Polity & GovernanceConstitutional, Statutory and Regulatory InstitutionsMinistries, Departments, Boards and Executive AgenciesMedium
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Type:
Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies
Related topics:
Dryland, Rainfed and Arid Agriculture · Watershed Development and Rainwater Harvesting
2014 · Q4

Prelims 2014, question 4: Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies

Consider the following pairs : Programme/Project : Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests 3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas : Ministry of Rural Development Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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