Day 4: National Organizations – Part 2

1. CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation)

  • Full Form: Central Bureau of Investigation
  • Establishment: April 1, 1963
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Purpose: The CBI is the premier investigating agency of India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.1 It specializes in cases of corruption, economic crimes, and other serious crimes.
  • Key Functions:
    • Investigating cases of corruption and bribery of public servants.
    • Investigating economic offences and financial irregularities.
    • Investigating serious and organized crimes.
    • Assisting the police forces of states and union territories in specific cases.
    • Acting as the nodal agency for INTERPOL in India.

2. NHRC (National Human Rights Commission)

  • Full Form: National Human Rights Commission
  • Establishment: October 12, 1993
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Purpose: The NHRC is a statutory body constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights defined as “rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants and enforceable by courts in India.”2
  • Key Functions:
    • Inquire into complaints of human rights violations.
    • Intervene in any proceeding involving allegations of human rights violation pending before a court.
    • Visit any jail or other institution under the control of the State Government to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.3
    • Review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law4 for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.5
    • Undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.
    • Spread human rights literacy among6 the people.

3. Election Commission of India

  • Full Form: Election Commission of India
  • Establishment: January 25, 1950
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Purpose: The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes7 at the national, state, and local levels in India.
  • Key Functions:
    • To determine the constituencies.
    • To prepare and periodically revise the electoral rolls.
    • To grant recognition to political parties and allot election symbols to them.
    • To conduct free and fair elections.
    • To adjudicate on election disputes.

4. CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)

  • Full Form: Central Pollution Control Board
  • Establishment: 1974
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Purpose: The CPCB is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It functions as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry in the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It coordinates the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards8 and advises the Central Government on all matters concerning the prevention and control of water and air pollution.
  • Key Functions:
    • To advise the Central Government on any matter concerning the prevention and control of water and air pollution and the improvement of the quality of air.9
    • To plan and execute a nationwide program for the prevention, control and abatement of water and air pollution.
    • To coordinate the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards and settle disputes among them.
    • To provide technical assistance and guidance to the State Pollution Control Boards.
    • To collect, compile and publish technical and statistical data relating to water and air pollution and the measures devised for their effective prevention10 and control.

5. AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)

  • Full Form: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Establishment: 1956
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Purpose: AIIMS, New Delhi is a group of autonomous public medical colleges of national importance. The Institutes have been set up by an Act of Parliament and declare as Institutions of National Importance. They aim to serve as centres of excellence for training, research and development in all branches of health care.
  • Key Functions:
    • To develop patterns of teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in all its branches so as to demonstrate a high standard of medical education to all medical colleges and other allied institutions in India.
    • To bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training11 of personnel in all important branches of health activity.
    • To attain self-sufficiency in postgraduate12 medical education.

30 MCQs on National Organizations (Day 4)

  1. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) operates under the administrative control of which Union Ministry?
    a) Ministry of Home Affairs
    b) Ministry of Finance
    c) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
    d) Ministry of Law and Justice
  2. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a:
    a) Constitutional body
    b) Statutory body
    c) Advisory body
    d) Executive body
  3. The Election Commission of India was established on:
    a) January 26, 1949
    b) January 25, 1950
    c) August 15, 1947
    d) April 1, 1950
  4. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) functions under which Ministry?
    a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
    b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
    c) Ministry of Earth Sciences
    d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  5. The first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was established in:
    a) Mumbai
    b) Kolkata
    c) New Delhi
    d) Chennai
  6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the CBI?
    a) Investigating cases of corruption
    b) Providing security to VIPs
    c) Investigating economic offences
    d) Acting as the nodal agency for INTERPOL
  7. The Protection of Human Rights Act, which led to the formation of NHRC, was enacted in which year?
    a) 1990
    b) 1993
    c) 1995
    d) 2000
  8. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Election Commission of India?
    a) Formulating economic policies
    b) Conducting national census
    c) Allotting election symbols to political parties
    d) Maintaining law and order during elections
  9. The CPCB coordinates with which of the following entities for pollution control?
    a) State Disaster Management Authorities
    b) State Pollution Control Boards
    c) National Green Tribunal
    d) National Disaster Response Force
  10. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is declared as an:
    a) Institute of Eminence
    b) Institute of National Importance
    c) Autonomous Medical College
    d) Deemed University
  11. The CBI is headed by a:
    a) Director General of Police
    b) Secretary
    c) Director
    d) Commissioner
  12. The chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is usually a former:
    a) Prime Minister of India
    b) Chief Justice of India
    c) President of India
    d) Attorney General of India
  13. National Voters’ Day is celebrated in India on:
    a) December 25th
    b) January 25th
    c) March 25th
    d) October 25th
  14. Which Act empowers the CPCB to set standards for pollution?
    a) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
    b) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
    c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
    d)13 All of the above
  15. The primary aim of AIIMS is to serve as a center of excellence for:
    a) Engineering and Technology
    b) Management Studies
    c) Medical Education and Research
    d) Agricultural Sciences
  16. Which of the following is NOT a type of crime typically investigated by the CBI?
    a) Cybercrime
    b) Tax evasion
    c) Local petty theft
    d) Organized crime
  17. The NHRC can inquire into complaints of human rights violations by:
    a) Only the Central Government
    b) Only State Governments
    c) Both Central and State Governments
    d) Only private individuals
  18. The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections to:
    a) Only the Parliament
    b) Only the State Legislatures
    c) Parliament and State Legislatures, and also the offices of President and Vice-President
    d) Only local bodies
  19. Which of the following is NOT a function of the CPCB related to air pollution?
    a) Setting ambient air quality standards
    b) Monitoring air quality across the country
    c) Providing licenses to industries
    d) Advising the government on air pollution control measures
  20. How many AIIMS are currently operational in India (as of early 2025)?
    (Note: The number may have changed, please check for the latest information)
    a) Around 10
    b) Around 20
    c) Around 25
    d) Around 30
  21. The motto of CBI is:
    a) Truth Alone Triumphs
    b) Service, Security, Unity
    c) Industry, Impartiality, Integrity
    d) Vigilance Forever
  22. The NHRC submits its annual report to:
    a) The Supreme Court of India
    b) The President of India
    c) The Prime Minister of India
    d) The Parliament
  23. The concept of ‘Universal Adult Suffrage’ is fundamental to the work of the:
    a) NHRC
    b) CBI
    c) Election Commission of India
    d) CPCB
  24. Which of the following is a major function of the CPCB regarding water pollution?
    a) Regulating the pricing of water resources
    b) Setting standards for discharge of sewage and industrial effluents
    c) Promoting water conservation techniques for agriculture
    d) Managing interstate river water disputes
  25. AIIMS, New Delhi was established by an Act of:
    a) Parliament
    b) State Legislature
    c) Presidential Order
    d) Executive Resolution
  26. The CBI can take up investigation of cases referred to it by:
    a) The State Government
    b) The High Court
    c) The Supreme Court
    d) All of the above
  27. The NHRC does NOT have the power to:
    a) Recommend compensation to the victims of human rights violations
    b) Prosecute the perpetrators of human rights violations
    c) Visit jails and detention centers
    d) Review laws related to human rights
  28. The Election Commission of India consists of:
    a) Only the Chief Election Commissioner
    b) The Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners
    c) A Chairman and other members appointed by the President
    d) Five Election Commissioners
  29. Which of the following initiatives is NOT directly associated with the CPCB?
    a) National Clean Air Programme
    b) Ganga Action Plan
    c) Namami Gange Programme
    d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (in terms of solid waste management policies)
  30. Other AIIMS have been established in various parts of India following the model of:
    a) AIIMS Kolkata
    b) AIIMS Mumbai
    c) AIIMS New Delhi
    d) AIIMS Chennai

here are the answers to the Day 4 MCQs on National Organizations:

  1. c) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
  2. b) Statutory body
  3. b) January 25, 1950
  4. b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  5. c) New Delhi
  6. b) Providing security to VIPs
  7. b) 1993
  8. c) Allotting election symbols to political parties
  9. b) State Pollution Control Boards
  10. b) Institute of National Importance
  11. c) Director
  12. b) Chief Justice of India
  13. b) January 25th
  14. d) All of the above
  15. c) Medical Education and Research
  16. c) Local petty theft
  17. c) Both Central and State Governments
  18. c) Parliament and State Legislatures, and also the offices of President and Vice-President
  19. c) Providing licenses to industries
  20. b) Around 20 (Note: Please check for the latest information as the number might have increased)
  21. c) Industry, Impartiality, Integrity
  22. b) The President of India
  23. c) Election Commission of India
  24. b) Setting standards for discharge of sewage and industrial effluents
  25. a) Parliament
  26. d) All of the above
  27. b) Prosecute the perpetrators of human rights violations
  28. b) The Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners
  29. d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (in terms of solid waste management policies)
  30. c) AIIMS New Delhi

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