Governance, Administration and Constitutional Bodies Abbreviations

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.What is the full form of UPSC?

   • A.Union Public Selection Committee
   • B.Union Public Service Commission✓ Correct Answer
   • C.United Public Service Council
   • D.Universal Public Service Commission

   Explanation: The UPSC is a constitutional body under Article 315 that conducts the civil services examinations.

2. Q2.What is the full form of CBI?

   • A.Central Bureau of Investigation✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Central Board of Inquiry
   • C.Criminal Bureau of Investigation
   • D.Central Bureau of Intelligence

   Explanation: The CBI is the premier investigating agency of India, established in 1963.

3. Q3.What is the full form of CAG?

   • A.Comptroller and Auditor General✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Central Accounts General
   • C.Chief Auditor of Government
   • D.Comptroller and Accounts Group

   Explanation: The CAG is a constitutional authority under Article 148 who audits government accounts.

4. Q4.What is the full form of NITI in NITI Aayog?

   • A.National Initiative for Technology in India
   • B.National Institute for Training Indians
   • C.National Institution for Transforming India✓ Correct Answer
   • D.National Integration for Transforming India

   Explanation: NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015.

5. Q5.What is the full form of RTI, the 2005 transparency law?

   • A.Right to Information✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Right to Investigation
   • C.Rural Transparency Initiative
   • D.Right to Inspection

   Explanation: The Right to Information Act, 2005 lets citizens request information from public authorities.

6. Q6.What is the full form of EVM used in Indian elections?

   • A.Electoral Verification Machine
   • B.Electronic Vote Monitor
   • C.Election Voting Mechanism
   • D.Electronic Voting Machine✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: EVMs were first used in a by-election in Kerala in 1982 and used nationwide from 2004.

7. Q7.What is the full form of NIA?

   • A.National Intelligence Authority
   • B.National Internal Affairs
   • C.Nationwide Investigation Agency
   • D.National Investigation Agency✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The NIA was created in 2009 after the 2008 Mumbai attacks to investigate terrorism cases.

8. Q8.What is the full form of CVC?

   • A.Central Verification Council
   • B.Civil Vigilance Committee
   • C.Central Voting Commission
   • D.Central Vigilance Commission✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The CVC, set up in 1964 on the Santhanam Committee's recommendation, advises on anti-corruption matters.

9. Q9.What is the full form of ECI?

   • A.Electoral Council of India
   • B.Election Commission of India✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Election Control Institute
   • D.Executive Committee of India

   Explanation: The ECI is a constitutional body under Article 324 that conducts elections.

10. Q10.What is the full form of NHRC?

    • A.National Humanitarian Relief Committee
    • B.National Health and Rights Council
    • C.National Human Rights Commission✓ Correct Answer
    • D.National Human Resources Commission

    Explanation: The NHRC is a statutory body established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act.

11. Q11.What is the full form of MGNREGA?

    • A.Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Education and Growth Act
    • B.Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Mahatma Gandhi National Resource Employment Guarantee Act
    • D.Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Enterprise Generation Act

    Explanation: The Act guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households; it was enacted in 2005.

12. Q12.What is the full form of NDMA?

    • A.National Defence Management Agency
    • B.National Disaster Management Authority✓ Correct Answer
    • C.National Disaster Mitigation Association
    • D.National Development and Management Authority

    Explanation: The NDMA, headed by the Prime Minister, was established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

13. Q13.What is the full form of SSC, the body that recruits for many central government posts?

    • A.State Service Commission
    • B.Secondary School Certificate
    • C.Staff Services Council
    • D.Staff Selection Commission✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: The SSC recruits staff for Group B and C posts in ministries and departments of the Government of India.

14. Q14.What is the full form of IAS?

    • A.Indian Armed Services
    • B.Indian Assistant Service
    • C.Indian Administrative Service✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Imperial Administrative Service

    Explanation: The IAS is one of the All India Services, created under Article 312 of the Constitution.

15. Q15.What is the full form of NGT, set up in 2010?

    • A.National Ground Tribunal
    • B.National Government Tribunal
    • C.National Green Tribunal✓ Correct Answer
    • D.National Greenery Trust

    Explanation: The NGT, established under the NGT Act, 2010, handles cases on environmental protection.

16. Q16.What is the full form of CAT, the tribunal for civil servants' service disputes?

    • A.Central Administrative Tribunal✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Central Appellate Tribunal
    • C.Civil Administrative Tribunal
    • D.Central Arbitration Tribunal

    Explanation: The CAT was created under Article 323-A through the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

17. Q17.What is the full form of NALSA?

    • A.National Law Students Association
    • B.National Legal Support Agency
    • C.National Legal Services Authority✓ Correct Answer
    • D.National Lok Adalat Services Authority

    Explanation: NALSA, set up under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, provides free legal aid and organises Lok Adalats.

18. Q18.What is the full form of CIC, the apex appellate body under the RTI Act?

    • A.Central Investigation Council
    • B.Central Information Commission✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Citizen Information Committee
    • D.Central Intelligence Commission

    Explanation: The Central Information Commission, established in 2005, hears appeals and complaints under the RTI Act.

19. Q19.What is the full form of TRAI?

    • A.Telecom Research Authority of India
    • B.Telephone Regulatory Agency of India
    • C.Telecom Rights Association of India
    • D.Telecom Regulatory Authority of India✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: TRAI was established in 1997 to regulate telecom services and tariffs.

20. Q20.What is the full form of UIDAI, the body that issues Aadhaar?

    • A.Unique Identification Authority of India✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Universal Identity Authority of India
    • C.Unified Identification Agency of India
    • D.Unique Identity Association of India

    Explanation: UIDAI issues the 12-digit Aadhaar number; it became a statutory authority under the Aadhaar Act, 2016.