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

Total Questions: 50

41. The word 'Preamble' means________ . [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Schedule of Constitution
(3) Introduction to the Con-stitution
(3) Introduction to the Constitution
(4) Final Act of Constitution

Correct Answer: (3) Introduction to the Constitution

Solution:The Preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document's philosophy and objectives.

• It was laid down by Jawaharlal Nehru's Objectives Resolution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947.

42. The reason for declaring Chandigarh as a Union Territory is______ . [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Political and Administraive Importance
(2) Strategic Importance
(3) Cultural Specification
(4) Backwardness

Correct Answer: (1) Political and Administraive Importance

Solution:Unlike the states of India. which have their own governments, Union Territories (UTs) are federal territories, administered by the Centeral government of India.

• At that time it was observed that these territories were financially weak, administratively and politically unstable.

• Hence, these UT's were directly kept under the Central government.

43. In case of death of Governer of a state during his tenure, who among the following is appointed to discharge his duties? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) State Advocate General
(2) Chief Minister
(3) Chief Justice of the High Courts of the respective states
(4) Interim Deputy Governor

Correct Answer: (3) Chief Justice of the High Courts of the respective states

Solution:The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.

• In case of death of Governor of a State, his duties are discharged by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.

44. The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir came into force from_______ . [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) 26 January, 1957
(2) 17 November, 1956
(3) 31 October, 1951
(4) 26 January, 1950

Correct Answer: (1) 26 January, 1957

Solution:The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was adopted on 17 November, 1956, and came into effect on 26 January, 1957.

• It was rendered infructuous on 5 August, 2019 by an order signed by the President of India and ceased to be applicable on that date. It also included Ladakh.

45. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution deals with administration of Delhi? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Article 262
(2) Article 239
(3) Article 242
(4) Article 240

Correct Answer: (2) Article 239

Solution:The 69th Amendment Act,1992 has added two new Articles 239AA and 239AB under which the Union Territory of Delhi has been given a special status.

• Art. 239 A (A) provides that the Union Territory of Delhi shall now be called the National Capital Territory of Delhi and its administrator shall be known as Lt. Governor.

46. Which of the following High Courts exercise its jurisdiction over Lakshadweep? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Maharashtra High Court
(2) Karnataka High Court
(3) Gujarat High Court
(4) Kerala High Court

Correct Answer: (4) Kerala High Court

Solution:Lakshadweep is under the jurisdiction of High Court of Kerala.

• There is a Munsiff Court in Andrott having jurisdiction over islands of Kavaratti, Andrott, Minicoy and Kalpeni.

47. Who is the Chancellor of State universities? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) State Registrar General
(2) Governor of the State
(3) Minister of State for Human Resource and Development
(4) President of India

Correct Answer: (2) Governor of the State

Solution:In most cases, the Governor of the State is the ex-officio chancellor of the universities in that State.

• As Governor, he acts with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, as Chancellor he acts independently of the Council of Ministers and takes his own decisions on all matters of the University.

48. Who has the special responsibility of administration in the scheduled areas? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2010 Shift-III]

(1) Chief Minister of state
(2) Minister of State for Home
(3) Governor
(4) President

Correct Answer: (3) Governor

Solution:The Governor has been given the legislative power to make regulations for the peace and good government of any area which is a scheduled area.

• Article 244(1) of the Constitution provides special provisions to administer the Fifth Schedule areas

49. In which of the following ar eas does the Delhi Legislative Assembly have the authority to make laws? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Health
(2) Land
(3) Police
(4) Public order

Correct Answer: (1) Health

Solution:The National Capital Territory of Delhi under Article 239 AA, has been given a special status.

• It gives powers of law-making and administration to an elected Legislature and the Council of Ministers.

• In the case of the Government of NCT of Delhi, it has no legislative competence in matters relating to police, public order, and land, which are in the state list but do not apply to Union Territories.

50. The Drafting Committee was set up to in the______year to draft the Constitution. [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) 1945
(2) 1946
(3) 1947
(4) 1949

Correct Answer: (3) 1947

Solution:On August 29, 1947, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution for India.

• Draiting committee consist of 7 members including the chairman (1+6).

• The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November, 1949 and came into force on 26 January, 1950.

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