Supreme Court: National Book Trust is 'State' under Article 12 – Quiz (11.11.2026)

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Supreme Court: National Book Trust is 'State' under Article 12 – Quiz (11.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Article 12 of the Constitution defines 'the State' for the purposes of which Part?

Correct Answer: C [Part III]

Explanation:

Part III – Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35). The Court said NBT's status as 'State' applies only for Part III.

2.  
Which 1981 case laid down six tests to decide whether a body is an 'instrumentality' of the State?

Correct Answer: A [Ajay Hasia]

Explanation:

Ajay Hasia v. Khalid Mujib Sehravardi (1981, 5 judges) – the NBT ruling called these tests indicative, not a mechanical checklist.

3.  
The National Book Trust, set up in 1957, functions under which Union ministry?

Correct Answer: A [Education]

Explanation:

Ministry of Education – NBT runs the New Delhi World Book Fair; National Book Week is 14–20 November.

4.  
In Zee Telefilms (2005), which body did the Supreme Court hold is NOT 'State' under Article 12?

Correct Answer: D [BCCI]

Explanation:

BCCI – no government funding or deep control (5 judges, 3:2). ONGC, LIC (Sukhdev Singh, 1975) and CSIR (Pradeep Kumar Biswas, 2002) were held 'State'.

5.  
Which body has organised the annual Chennai Book Fair since 1977?

Correct Answer: C [BAPASI]

Explanation:

The Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI). The first fair was held at Madrasa-i-Azam school, Anna Salai.

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