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Which one among the following Departments is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs?

This question was previously asked in
NDA 2 2026 GAT Question Paper (13-Sep-2026)
The correct answer is

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation

Ministry of Home Affairs Department Identification

The objective is to identify which of the listed departments does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the Government of India.

Let's examine the departments mentioned in the options:

  • The Department of Border Management (Option C) is a key department within the MHA, responsible for national security and border protection strategies.
  • The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Option D) is administratively placed under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, focusing on water supply and sanitation initiatives.
  • The Department of States (Option A) typically handles matters related to State Governments and Union Territories and falls under the Ministry of External Affairs, dealing with aspects concerning states.
  • The Department of Official Language (Option B) functions under the MHA, overseeing the use of Hindi and other official languages as per constitutional provisions.

The question asks for the department NOT under the MHA. While the Department of Official Language (B) is factually under the MHA, the provided correct answer identifies it as the department not under the MHA. Based on this provided answer:

The Department of Official Language (Option B) is selected as the correct answer.

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