INDIAN POLITY & CONSTITUTION (RAILWAY) – Part

Total Questions: 50

1. In the context of indefinite adjournment, what is meant by the word 'sine die'? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) for two hours
(2) for half a day
(3) indefinitely
(4) for one hour

Correct Answer: (3) indefinitely

Solution:Adjournment sine die is a Latin phrase which means "without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing." Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parlia ment for an indefinite period. The power of adjourn ment sine die lies with the presiding officer of the House.

2. Can a new state be formed in India? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Constitution is not federal
(2) It cannot be according to the constitution
(3) It can be in accordance with the Constitution
(4) There is no provision in this regard in the constitution

Correct Answer: (3) It can be in accordance with the Constitution

Solution:Article 3 of Indian Const itution addresses the topic of 'Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States'. Article 3 makes it clear that the Parliament is the sole auth ority on making a decision on a new state.

3. In which year the Union Territory of Pondicherry was renamed as Puducherry? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) 2006
(2) 2002
(3) 2008
(4) 2000

Correct Answer: (1) 2006

Solution:The Union Territory of Puducherry was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondichéry, Karikal (Karaikal), Mahé and Yanaon (Yanam), excluding Chandernagore. Historically known as Pondicherry, the territory changed its official name to Puducherry on 20 September 2006.

4. What is the duration of the budget session in a year? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) February to May
(2) June to August
(3) March to June
(4) February to June

Correct Answer: (1) February to May

Solution:The period during which the parliamentarians convene and conduct the business of each House is referred to as session. Every year, the Parliament of India conducts three sessions Budget, Monsoon and Winter. Budget session, which is conducted from February to May, is considered highly crucial for the matters it deals with. The budget session opens with the presentation of the Budget.

5. Reporting and monitoring of procurement operations of wheat, paddy, and coarse cereals in the country on a daily basis was developed by [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Online Purchase Monitoring System
(2) Online Public Management System
(3) Online Public Distribution System
(4) Online Purchase Management System

Correct Answer: (1) Online Purchase Monitoring System

Solution:Integrated Information System for Food Grains Manag ement (IISFM) is an MIS solution developed and imple mented by National Informa tics Centre (NIC) for Food Corporation of India (FCI). The Food Corporation of India was set up for efficient procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP), storage and distribution of food grains and ensuring availability of food grains and sugar through appropriate policy instrument; including maintenance of buffer stocks of food grains.

6. Adjournment of business during the proceedings of Parliament is denoted by which word? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Boycott
(2) Termination
(3) Adjournment
(4) Indefinite adjournment

Correct Answer: (3) Adjournment

Solution:An adjournment suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks. In this case, the time of reassembly is specified. An adjournment only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House. The power of adjournment lies with the presiding officer of the House.

7. In which year was the National Development Council established? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) 1947
(2) 1950
(3) 1952
(4) 1990

Correct Answer: (3) 1952

Solution:National Development Council (NDC) is an executive body established by the Government of India in August 1952, which is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body. It is the apex body to take decisions on matters related to approval of five year plans of the country.

8. From which day did the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act come into force? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) January 26
(2) January 1
(3) January 2
(4) January 3

Correct Answer: (4) January 3

Solution:The 42nd amendment Act, 1972 to Constitution of India was enacted during the Emergency (25 June 1975 21 March 1977) by the Indian National Congress government headed by Indira Gandhi. Most provisions of the amendment came into effect on 3 January 1977, others were enforced from 1 February and Section 27 came into force on 1 April 1977.

9. Under which fundamental right is freedom of speech and expression granted? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Right to Constitutional remedies
(2) Right to Religious Freedom
(3) Right to Freedom
(4) Right to Equality

Correct Answer: (3) Right to Freedom

Solution:Right to Freedom is enshrined under Article 19-22 of Indian Constitution.

Article 19(1)(d) of the Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression to all citizens.

10. How many Anglo Indian members can be nominated in the Lok Sabha? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-I]

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

Correct Answer: (1) 2

Solution:Provision for nomination of two Anglo Indians to Lok Sabha was made under Article 331 of the Constitution.

• The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 effectively abolishes reservation for Anglo Indian members.

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