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

Total Questions: 50

1. Who was the chief architect of the Constitution of India? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) B.R. Ambedkar
(2) S.N. Mukherjee
(3) J.B. Kriplani
(4) A.V. Thakkar

Correct Answer: (1) B.R. Ambedkar

Solution:Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as the Chief Architect of Constitution of India.

• He became chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and played an important role in framing the Indian Constitution.

2. Which House of the Indian Parliament is directly elected by the people? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) House of Lords
(2) Lok Sabha
(3) Legislative Assembly
(4) Rajya Sabha

Correct Answer: (2) Lok Sabha

Solution:The Lok Sabha (Lower House) is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of the adult suffrage.

• The first Session of the first Lok Sabha commenced on 13 May, 1952.

3. ________is related to the separation of the judiciary from the executive. [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Article 70
(2) Article 30
(3) Article 90
(4) Article 50

Correct Answer: (4) Article 50

Solution:Articles 36-51 under Part-IV of the Indian Constitution deal with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

• Article 50, provides that the State shall take steps to separate the Judiciary from the Executive in the Public Services of the State.

4. What is the minimum age qualification of a for appointment, as a Governor of a state in India? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) 32 years
(2) 21 years
(3) 25 years
(4) 35 years

Correct Answer: (4) 35 years

Solution:A person eligible for appointment as Governor must be a citizen of India and has completed age of 35 years (Article 157).

• The Governor shall not be a member of the Legislature or the Parliament.

5. The Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with______ . [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Election
(2) Panchayat
(3) Union
(4) Fundamental Duties

Correct Answer: (3) Union

Solution:The Part-V of the Constitution deals 'the Union Government.

• It includes the Union Executive, Parliament, Legislative Powers of the President, the Union Judiciary and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

6. The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is- [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Prime Minister
(2) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(3) Vice-President
(4) Chief Minister

Correct Answer: (2) Speaker of Lok Sabha

Solution:The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

• He is elected from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha for a period of five years.

• The Lok Sabha speaker chairs a joint Session of the Parliament.

7. Who was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor of the Constituent Assembly? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) B. N. Rau
(2) B.R. Ambedkar
(3) S.N. Mukherjee
(4) H. V. R. Iyengar

Correct Answer: (1) B. N. Rau

Solution:In 1946, B.N. Rao was formally appointed as the Constitutional Advisor to the core Drafting Committee of seven experts headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

• He prepared initial draft of the Constitution in February, 1948.

8. The original text of the Constitution of India included________ . [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 02.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) 395 Article
(2) 330 Article
(3) 325 Article
(4) 440 Article

Correct Answer: (1) 395 Article

Solution:The original text of the Constitution had 395 Articles in 22 Parts and 8 Schedules.

• At present time Indian constitution consist of 470 Articles, 25 Parts and 12 Schedules.

9. Who is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 11.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Vice President
(2) Prime Minister
(3) President
(4) Speaker of Lok Sabha

Correct Answer: (1) Vice President

Solution:"The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

• The Rajya Sabha also chooses from amongst its members, a Deputy Chairman.

• The House also has a Panel of vice-chairman, the members of which are nominated by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha.

10. Who is the real executive head of the Government of India? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 11.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) President
(2) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(3) Prime Minister
(4) Vice President

Correct Answer: (3) Prime Minister

Solution:The President is the constitutional head of Executive of the Union Article 54. The Real executive power vests in the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as head.

• Article 74(1) of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister to aid and advise the President.

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