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

Total Questions: 50

11. Who was the protem speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 06.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) JP Nadda
(2) OM Birla
(3) Virendra Kumar
(4) Sumitra Mahajan

Correct Answer: (3) Virendra Kumar

Solution:Protem speaker is a temporary speaker appointed for a limited period of time to conduct the works in the lower House of Parliament.

• BJP MP Virendra Kumar is set to be the protem speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha.

12. The Vice-President of India is elected by the: [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 07.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Members of the houses of parliament and state legislative assemblies
(2) Members of the Rajya Sabha
(3) Members of the Lok Sabha
(4) Members of both houses of parliament

Correct Answer: (4) Members of both houses of parliament

Solution:The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transfer-able vote and the voting in such election is by secret ballot.

• He is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

13. Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution describes the details for new state formation, alternation of boundaries etc? [RRB NTPC CBT-I Exam, 07.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Article 3
(2) Article 10
(3) Article 2
(4) Article 1

Correct Answer: (1) Article 3

Solution:Article-3 of Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to form a new State from the territory of any State or by uniting two or more states, Increase or decrease the area of any State, or alter the boundaries or the name of any State.

• The only conditions laid down for the making of such a law is that such a bill must be introduced only on the recommendation of the President is to refer it to be the concerned State Legislature which would express its views within a specified period. The President is not, however, bound by the views of the State Legislature.

14. Which fraction of the positions in all panchayat institutions is reserved for women? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 17.08.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) 1/4
(2) 1/2
(3) 1/5
(4) 1/3

Correct Answer: (4) 1/3

Solution:In the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution-1992, women have been given one-third (33%) reservation in Panchayats.

• At present, many states have given this reservation by increasing this limit to 50%.

• This is the reason why the role and participation of women in the Panchayati Raj system has Increased.

15. Which part of the Indian Constitution has only one Article 51-A, which deals with the Code of 11 Fundamental Duties for the Citizens? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 17.08.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Part IV-A
(2) Part V
(3) Part IXA
(4) Part VII

Correct Answer: (1) Part IV-A

Solution:The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A under Part IV-A of Indian Constitution.

• They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

• Originally, ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.

16. In which year was the Indian Museum Act passed? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 17.08.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) 1909
(2) 1910
(3) 1921
(4) 1915

Correct Answer: (2) 1910

Solution:The Indian Museum Act was enacted on 18 March 1910.

• It was brought to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Indian Museum.

17. Article 279 A is related to which of the following constitutional bodies? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 17.08.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Goods and Service Tax Council
(2) Election Commission of India
(3) Finance Commission
(4) UPSC

Correct Answer: (1) Goods and Service Tax Council

Solution:Article 279A of the Indian Constitution deals with the Goods and Services Tax Council.

• It says that the President shall, within 60 days from the date of commencement of the 101st Constitution Amendment Act, 2016, by order, constitute a Council to be called the Goods and Services Tax Council.

• The provisions relating to GST council came into force on 12th September 2016 and President constituted GST council on 15th September. 2016.

• GST is an indirect tax. the Tax slab of GST is 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% GST implemented nationwide to 1 july, 2017.

• The India GST Provision based on kanada model.

18. Panchayati Raj Institutions in India have been established following the __________ of the Constitution of India. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 17.08.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) 42nd Amendment Act
(2) 57th Amendment Act
(3) 86th Amendment Act
(4) 73rd Amendment Act

Correct Answer: (4) 73rd Amendment Act

Solution:The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 (Came into force in 24 April, 1993) provides for a three tier Parichayat Raj Sys tem (PRTs) at the village, intermediate and district levels.

• Gram Panchayat at the village level.

• Panchayat Samiti at the block level.

• Zila Parishad at the district level.

19. Which of the following features says that people of India have a direct role in electing their representatives. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 17.08.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) Parliamentary form of Government
(2) Secularism
(3) Fundamental Rights
(4) Separation of Powers

Correct Answer: (1) Parliamentary form of Government

Solution:People have a direct role in electing their representatives in Parliamentary Form of Government.

• The people of India have direct role in electing their representatives.

• Only the elected representatives can occupy key leadership positions in the government.

20. Which Article deals with protection of life and personal liberty? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 18.08.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Article 31
(2) Article 12
(3) Article 22
(4) Article 21

Correct Answer: (4) Article 21

Solution:Article 21 of Indian constitution deals with protection of life and personal liberty.

• It states that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

• It is a fundamental right under Part III of Indian Constitution.

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