GK Quiz on the Ministry of India: Test Your Knowledge on the Indian Cabinet

India's executive power lies with the Council of Ministers, a dynamic body steered by the Prime Minister. This council serves as the engine room of the government, formulating and implementing policies that shape the nation's course.

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Brush up on your knowledge of these influential figures with this engaging quiz. Test your understanding of the Council of Ministers' structure, their roles, and some of the prominent members who have served India.

1. Who heads the ministry responsible for India's foreign affairs?

a) Minister of Home Affairs

b) Minister of Finance

c) Minister of External Affairs  

d) Minister of Defence

Answer: c) 

2. Which ministry oversees the development of national highways?

a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  

b) Ministry of Education

c) Ministry of Railways

d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Answer: a) 

3. The Jal Shakti Ministry focuses on which of the following?

a) Rural Development

b) Water Resources Management

c) Information Technology

d) Space Exploration

Answer: b)

4. Who is in charge of the ministry dealing with India's tribal communities?

a) Minister of Minority Affairs

b) Minister of Labour and Employment

c) Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs

d) Minister of Tribal Affairs  

Answer: d) 

5. Who heads the Ministry of Railways?

a) Nitin Gadkari

b) Ashwini Vaishnaw 

c) Smriti Irani  

d) Piyush Goyal

Answer: b) 

6. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for:

a)  Public Finances  

b) National Security

c) Environmental Protection

d) Scientific Research

Answer: a) 

7. Who is the current Minister of Defence?

a) S. Jaishankar

b) Nirmala Sitharaman

c) Amit Shah

d) Rajnath Singh 

Answer: d) 

8. Which ministry oversees the development of rural areas in India?

a) Ministry of Urban Development

b) Ministry of Rural Development 

c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

d) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Answer: b)

9. The Minister of Finance is responsible for the country's economic policies. Who currently holds this position?

a)  Nitin Gadkari

b)  Piyush Goyal

c)  Nirmala Sitharaman 

d)  Harsh Vardhan

Answer: c)

10. India's foreign affairs are managed by the Ministry of External Affairs. Who is the current Minister of External Affairs?

a)  Smriti Irani

b)  S. Jaishankar 

c)  Arvind Kejriwal 

d)  Subramanian Swamy

Answer: b) 

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