Indian Polity And Constitution (Part-II) (Railway)

Total Questions: 50

21. To respect the national flag and national anthem is_______ [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Fundamental Rules
(2) Directive Principles of Policy
(3) Fundamental Rights
(4) Fundamental Duties

Correct Answer: (4) Fundamental Duties

Solution:The fundamental duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of our constitution by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. It is the duty of the citizens to abide by the constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.

22. Free and compulsory education has been ensured for which age group of children in India? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) 5 to 10 years
(2) 6 to 14 years
(3) 4 to 18 years
(4) 6 to 12 years

Correct Answer: (2) 6 to 14 years

Solution:The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted on 4 August 2009, which describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21a of the Indian Constitution.

23. When did the Constituent Assembly of India recognize the National Anthem? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) 1949
(2) 1950
(3) 1947
(4) 1948

Correct Answer: (2) 1950

Solution:The National Anthem of India is entitled 'Jana Gana Mana'. The song was originally composed in Bengali by India's first Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on December 11, 1911. Jana Gana Mana was officially proclaimed as India's National Anthem by the Constituent Assembly of India on January 24, 1950.

24. What is meant by Directive Principles of State Policy? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) General rights
(2) Principles to be followed by the State
(3) Fundamental Rights
(4) Fundamental Duties

Correct Answer: (2) Principles to be followed by the State

Solution:Part IV of Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of our State Policy (DPSP). DPSP though not justiciable, are fundamental in governance of the country, and it is the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. These lay down that the State shall strive to pro- mote the welfare of people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order, in which justice social, economic and political-shall form in all institutions of national life.

25. Under which article can the High Court of India issue writs? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Article 131
(2) Article 32
(3) Article 226
(4) Article 143

Correct Answer: (3) Article 226

Solution:The Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue directions, orders or writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. Such directions, orders or writs may be issued for the enforcement of fundamental rights or for any other purpose.

26. What kind of democracy do the fundamental rights aim to establish? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Political Democracy
(2) Social Democracy
(3) All of the above
(4) Economic Democracy

Correct Answer: (1) Political Democracy

Solution:The purpose of the Fundamental Rights is to preserve individual liberty and democratic principles based on equality of all members of society. Without Fundamental Rights, democracy will turn into dictatorship.

27. At present, what is the amount received under the Central Plan Member Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) (in Rs.) [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) 5 lakhs
(2) 10 lakhs
(3) 5 crores
(4) 2 crores

Correct Answer: (3) 5 crores

Solution:The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is meant to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on creation of durable community assets based on locally felt needs. The MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by Government of India. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.

28. Which state was recently established as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Karnataka
(2) Goa
(3) Uttarakhand
(4) Telangana

Correct Answer: (4) Telangana

Solution:On 2 June 2014, Telangana was separated from the northwestern part of Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed 29th state with Hyderabad as its historic permanent capital. Its other major cities include Warangal, Nizamabad and Karimnagar. Telangana is bordered by the states of Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Karnataka to the west and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south.

29. What are the goals of the Directive Principles of State Policy? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) none of these
(2) Social and political only
(3) Economic and political only
(4) Social, political and economic

Correct Answer: (4) Social, political and economic

Solution:Part IV of Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). These principles lay down that the State shall strive to promote welfare of people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may a social order in which justice social, economic and political, shall in form all institutions of national life. Though not justiciable, are 'fundamental in governance of the country', and it is the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.

30. Who is known as the custodian of public property? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Central Vigilance Commissioner
(2) Chief Information Commissioner
(3) Comptroller and Auditor General
(4) Chief Election Commissioner

Correct Answer: (3) Comptroller and Auditor General

Solution:The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels the centre and state.

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