Indian Polity And Constitution (Railway) Part-VIII

Total Questions: 24

1. Who among the following extends the jurisdiction of a High Court to, or excludes it from, any union territory ? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 30.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (2) Parliament by law
Solution:Article 230 of Indian constitution deals with the extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories.

• According to it, Parliament may by law extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to, oг exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court from, any Union territory.

2. In which year was the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act passed? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 06.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (1) 2012
Solution:POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act was enacted by the parliament on 22 May 2012.

• The Act aims to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography and provide for the establishment of Special Courts for the trial of such offences and matters connected therewith.

3. Which of the following units is considered as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 06.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (2) Gram Sabha
Solution:The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures.

• The amendment provides for a three tier Panchayat Raj System at the village, intermediate and district levels.

4. Under one of the provision of Article 89 of the Indian Constitution, who shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 06.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (3) The Vice-President of India
Solution:According to Article 89 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States.

• The article further says that the Council of States shall, as soon as may be, choose a member of the Council to be Deputy Chairman.

• The council of states constitued and 3 April, 1952.

5. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the uniform civil code for the citizens? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 06.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (1) 44
Solution:Article 44 of the Indian Constitution deals with Uni-form Civil Code.

• It states that the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

• It is a Directive Principle of State Policy under Part IV of Indian constitution.

• Goa is the only state of India that has implented Uniform civil code.

6. Which of the following Articles vests the executive powers of the State in the Governor? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 07.10.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (2) Article 154
Solution:Article 154 of Indian constitution deals with executive powers of State.

• It states that the executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.

7. Which of the following Acts of Constitution, seeks to provide a common framework for the structure and mandate of urban local bodies to enable them to function as effective democratic units of Local Self Government? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 07.10.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (2) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
Solution:The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 provides a basic framework of decentralisation of powers and authorities to the Municipal bodies at different levels.

• It provides a common frame-work for the structure and mandate of urban local bodies to enable them to function as effective democratic units of local Self Government.

• The Act came into force on 1 June 1993.

8. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution say that no child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 07.10.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (3) Article 24
Solution:Article 24 of Indian constitution deals with prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.

• It states that no child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.

9. The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution were added by which amendment to the Constitution? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 07.10.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (4) 42nd
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 reeommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

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

10. The formation of 'Ward Committees in the area of a municipality is required under the indian Constitution. The population of such a municipality should be_____________. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 07.10.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (4) three lakhs or more
Solution:Article 243(S) of Indian constitution deals with the constitution and composition of wards Committees, etc.

• According to it, there shall be constituted Wards Committees, consisting of one or more Wards, within the territorial area of a Municipality having a population of three lakhs or more.