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

Total Questions: 50

41. If the term of Lok Sabha is extended due to national emergency and when the emergency is over, how long will the extended period last? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) 3 months
(2) 6 months
(3) 2 months
(4) 1 year

Correct Answer: (2) 6 months

Solution:In India, Article 245 of the Constitution gives Parliament the authority to make laws which are extraterritorial in application. However, such application is based on the existence of a clear nexus with the country in question.

42. When was the national anthem of India adopted? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) 15th August, 1947
(2) 15th August, 1947
(3) January 24, 1950
(4) August 15, 1950

Correct Answer: (3) January 24, 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 Rabindrnath 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.

43. Who has the power to grant pardon to a person sentenced to death? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Special Committee of the Supreme Court
(2) Prime Minister of India
(3) Chief Justice of India
(4) President of India

Correct Answer: (4) President of India

Solution:In India, the power to grant pardon is conferred upon the President of India and the Governors of States under Articles 72 and 161 of the Constitution of India. Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.

44. How many parliamentary constituencies are there in the Union Territory of Delhi? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) 1
(2) 4
(3) 7
(4) 4

Correct Answer: (3) 7

Solution:As a firstlevel administrative division, the National Capital Territory of Delhi has its own Legislative Assembly. Lieutenant Governor, council of ministers and Chief Minister. There are 70 assembly constitue ncies and seven Lok Sabha (Indian parliament's lower house) constituencies in Delhi.

45. Who presided over the team of ministers constituted for the Constituent Assembly? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) K.M. Munshi
(2) Bhimrao Ambedkar
(3) Jawaharlal Nehru
(4) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Correct Answer: (3) Jawaharlal Nehru

Solution:The Interim Government of India, also known as the Provisional Government, formed in 2 September 1946 from the newly elected Constituent Assembly of India, had the task of assisting the transition of British India to independence. Originally headed by the Viceroy of India, it was transformed into a council of ministers, with the powers of a prime minister bestowed on the vice president of the Council, a position held by the Congress leader Jawaharlal Nehru

46. The Chief Election Commissioner is elected by whom? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) by the Prime Minister of India
(2) by the Chief Justice of India
(3) by the President of India
(4) by the judges of the High Court

Correct Answer: (3) by the President of India

Solution:The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) who hastenure of 6 years or upto 65 years, which ever is earlier. CEC enjoys the same status and receives the same salary and perks as availed by the judges of Supreme Court.

47. How many times national emergency has been imposed in India till now? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) three times
(2) never
(3) twice
(4) only once

Correct Answer: (1) three times

Solution:There are three types of emergencies under the Indian Constitution namely: Natio nal Emergency, Failure of constitutional machinery in states and Financial Emer gency. Article 352 of the Indian Constitution talks about the national emergency. National emergency has been imposed thrice in the country in 1962 at time of Chinese aggression, in 1971 during the indopak war, in 1975 on the grounds of internal disturbances.

48. Puducherry comes under the jurisdiction of which High Court? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Madras High Court
(2) Guwahati High Court
(3) Calcutta High Court
(4) Hyderabad High Court

Correct Answer: (1) Madras High Court

Solution:The Union Territory of Puducherry was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondichery. Karikal (Karaikal), Mahe and Yanaon (Yanam), excluding Chandernagore. Chennai High Court (formerly known as Madras High Court) exercises original jurisdiction over the city of Chennai and appellate jurisdiction over the entire state of Tamil Nadu and Union territory of Puducherry.

49. What is the number of members in Rajya Sabha at present? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) 245
(2) 225
(3) 235
(4) 265

Correct Answer: (1) 245

Solution:Article 80 of the Constitu tion lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories. The present strength of Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by the Presid ent.

50. The provision of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution has been taken from which constitution? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Constitution of Japan
(2) Constitution of China
(3) Constitution of the United States of America
(4) Constitution of the United Kingdom

Correct Answer: (3) Constitution of the United States of America

Solution:Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Constitution of India. These provisions have been inspired from the United States Bill of Rights.

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