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The Role of the National Security Council

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the role and functions of the National Security Council (NSC) in India.
Number of Questions: 15
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When was the National Security Council (NSC) established in India?

  1. 1980

  2. 1990

  3. 2000

  4. 2010


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Security Council was established in India in 1990 by the then Prime Minister, Shri V.P. Singh.

Who is the Chairperson of the National Security Council?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Minister of Home Affairs

  4. The Minister of External Affairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of the National Security Council.

Which of the following is NOT a member of the National Security Council?

  1. The Minister of Defense

  2. The Minister of Finance

  3. The Chief of the Army Staff

  4. The Chief of the Air Staff


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Minister of Finance is not a member of the National Security Council.

What is the primary role of the National Security Council?

  1. To advise the Prime Minister on matters related to national security

  2. To formulate and implement national security policies

  3. To coordinate the activities of various ministries and agencies involved in national security

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary role of the National Security Council is to advise the Prime Minister on matters related to national security, formulate and implement national security policies, and coordinate the activities of various ministries and agencies involved in national security.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Security Council?

  1. Assessing threats to national security

  2. Developing strategies to counter threats to national security

  3. Monitoring the implementation of national security policies

  4. Providing intelligence inputs to the Prime Minister


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Providing intelligence inputs to the Prime Minister is not a function of the National Security Council.

The National Security Council Secretariat is headed by a:

  1. Joint Secretary

  2. Additional Secretary

  3. Secretary

  4. Deputy Secretary


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Security Council Secretariat is headed by a Secretary.

The National Security Council meets:

  1. Once a month

  2. Once a quarter

  3. Once a year

  4. As and when required


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Security Council meets as and when required.

The National Security Council is responsible for:

  1. Formulating national security policies

  2. Coordinating the activities of various ministries and agencies involved in national security

  3. Assessing threats to national security

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Security Council is responsible for formulating national security policies, coordinating the activities of various ministries and agencies involved in national security, and assessing threats to national security.

The National Security Council is chaired by:

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Minister of Defense

  4. The Minister of Home Affairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Security Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

The National Security Council was established in:

  1. 1947

  2. 1962

  3. 1984

  4. 1990


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Security Council was established in 1990.

The National Security Council is a:

  1. Constitutional body

  2. Statutory body

  3. Extra-constitutional body

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Security Council is an extra-constitutional body.

The National Security Council is responsible for:

  1. Advising the President on matters of national security

  2. Formulating national security policies

  3. Coordinating the activities of various ministries and agencies involved in national security

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Security Council is responsible for advising the President on matters of national security, formulating national security policies, and coordinating the activities of various ministries and agencies involved in national security.

The National Security Council is headed by:

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Minister of Defense

  4. The Minister of Home Affairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Security Council is headed by the Prime Minister of India.

The National Security Council was established in:

  1. 1947

  2. 1962

  3. 1984

  4. 1990


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Security Council was established in 1990.

The National Security Council is a:

  1. Constitutional body

  2. Statutory body

  3. Extra-constitutional body

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Security Council is an extra-constitutional body.

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