Definition of 'State' in light of Indian Constitution

1.Which of the following are not State
[A] Indian Statistical Institute
[B] Institute of Constitution and Parliamentary Affairs
[C] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
[D] Prathama Bank

Ans: [B] Institute of Constitution and Parliamentary Affairs

2. For the purpose of fundamental rights an authority must come within the definition of 'State' Which of the following are not State
[A] NCERT
[B] ONGC
[C] Bihar Legislative Assembly
[D] West Bengal Legislative Assembly

Ans: [A] NCERT

3. Which of the following is not State for the purpose of Article 12 of the Constitution
[A] A Nationalised Bank
[B] ONGC
[C] NCERT
[D] Univerrsity

Ans:[C] NCERT