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

Total Questions: 50

1. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution enforces the: [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 15.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) abolition of the practice of untouchability
(2) right to freedom of religion
(3) right to education
(4) joining sitting of both houses in certain cases

Correct Answer: (1) abolition of the practice of untouchability

Solution:Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability in any form.

• According to Article 17, "enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability" is a punishable offence in accordance with law.

2. Which constitutional amendment, known as 'mini constitution', gave effect to the recommendations of Swaran Singh committee? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 01.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) 41" constitutional amendment
(2) 44th constitutional amendment
(3) 42nd constitutional amendment
(4) 43rd constitutional amendment

Correct Answer: (3) 42nd constitutional amendment

Solution:42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 is one of the most important amendments to the Indian Constitution.

• The amendment made changes to the Preamble, to the seventh schedule of the Constitution, and to 53 articles of the constitution.

• Due to the large number of amendments in the Constitution, 42nd amendment was called a mini constitution.

3. Who has been named as the leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha in Feb 2021? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 01.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Anand Sharma
(2) Rahul Gandhi
(3) Mallikarjun Kharge
(4) Ghulam Nabi Azad

Correct Answer: (3) Mallikarjun Kharge

Solution:Mallikarjun Kharge is Leader of the Opposition of Rajya Sabha from 16 February 2021.

• He is member of Parliament. Rajya Sabha from Karnataka.

4. Who was the fourth President of India? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 01.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) B. D. Jatti
(2) Giani Zail Singh
(3) Dr Zakir Husain
(4) Varahagiri Venkata Giri

Correct Answer: (4) Varahagiri Venkata Giri

Solution:V.V Giri was the fourth President of India.

• He was the President of India from 1969 to 1974

• His full name was Varahagiri Venkata Giri.

• Shri Ram Nath Kovind is the current (2021) President of India.

5. The total number of ministers, Including the Chief Minister, in the council of ministers in a state CANNOT exceed ____________ of the total number of members of the legislative assembly of that State. [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 01.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) 1/20
(2) 3%
(3) 15%
(4) 1/10

Correct Answer: (3) 15%

Solution:According to 91th constitution Amendment, 2003 determinate the state & central council of ministers including C.M. & P.M the total number of ministers can not be more than 15% to total seats of state lagislative assembly and lower house (Lok sabha) of the parliament.

6. Which of the following was concerned with centre-state relations? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 05.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Malimath Committee
(2) Srikrishna Commission
(3) Thakkar Commission
(4) Sarkaria Commission

Correct Answer: (4) Sarkaria Commission

Solution:Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India.

• It was a three-member Commission on Centre-state relations under the chairmanship of R.S. Sarkaria.

• The Commission also has to suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.

• The Commission finally submitted its report in the year 1988.

7. Who presides over the first meeting of a newly constituted Lok Sabha? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 05.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) President
(2) Speaker
(3) Protem Speaker
(4) Prime Minister

Correct Answer: (3) Protem Speaker

Solution:Protem speaker presides over the first meeting of lower House of Parliament after the general elections.

8. Who appoints the chief justice and other judges of the Supreme Court of India? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 05.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) President
(2) Speaker
(3) Prime Minister
(4) Vice President

Correct Answer: (1) President

Solution:The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.

• It is given under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.

9. Article 51A containing Fundamental Duties was inserted by which constitutional amendment? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 06.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) 44th Amendment
(2) 42 Amendment
(3) 74 Amendment
(4) 73 Amendment

Correct Answer: (2) 42 Amendment

Solution:Article 51A was not included in the Draft Constitution, 1948.

• It was inserted by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976.

• It was subsequently amended by the by the Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002.

10. What is the duration of the term of a Rajya Sabha MP? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 06.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Five years
(2) Four years
(3) Two years
(4) Six years

Correct Answer: (4) Six years

Solution:Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not a subject to dissolution.

• However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year.

• A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.

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