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Table of Contents
Analysis Chart of RRB JE, ALP, NTPC & Group-D Pre Exam Question Papers ......................................... 7
Trend Analysis of Previous Year RRB JE, ALP, NTPC & Group-D
Papers Through Pie Chart and Bar Graph ..................................................................................................... 8
Section-1 : History
■ Ancient History .................................................................................................................................................9-50
◘ Stone age ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
◘ Indus Valley Civilization ..................................................................................................................................... 10
◘ Vedic Civilization................................................................................................................................................. 13
◘ Mahajanpada Period ............................................................................................................................................. 16
◘ Jainism .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
◘ Buddhism .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
◘ Zoroastrianism/Judaism ....................................................................................................................................... 24
◘ Mauryan Empire ................................................................................................................................................... 25
◘ Post Mauryan Period ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
◘ Gupta and Post-Gupta Empire ............................................................................................................................. 30
◘ South Indian Dynasties (Chola/Chalukya/Pallava/Sangama) ............................................................................. 33
◘ Borderline Dynasties ........................................................................................................................................... 35
◘ Ancient Literature and Litterateur........................................................................................................................ 36
◘ Ancient Period Architecture/Painting/Music .............................................................................................................. 40
◘ Rajput Dynasty ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
◘ Ancient Period Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................. 49
■ Medieval History ................................................................................................................................................... 51-77
◘ Invasion of Arabs and Turks (Mahmood of Ghazni, Muhammad of Ghori)...................................................... 51
◘ Delhi Sultanate .............................................................................................................................................. 51
• Slave Dynasty .......................................................................................................................................... 51
• Khalji Dynasty ......................................................................................................................................... 53
• Tughlaq Dynasty...................................................................................................................................... 54
• Lodi Dynasty ........................................................................................................................................... 55
◘ Art and Architecture in Sultanate Period....................................................................................................... 56
◘ Vijaynagar/Bahmani Empire................................................................................................................................ 57
◘ Bhakti and Sufi Movement .................................................................................................................................. 58
◘ Mughal Period ...................................................................................................................................................... 59
• Babur............................................................................................................................................................... 59
• Sher Shah Suri ................................................................................................................................................ 61
• Akbar .............................................................................................................................................................. 62
• Jahangir ........................................................................................................................................................... 64
• Shah Jahan ...................................................................................................................................................... 64
• Aurangzeb ....................................................................................................................................................... 65
• Rulers of Later Mughal Period....................................................................................................................... 66
◘ Literature during Mughal Period.......................................................................................................................... 66
◘ Art & Architecture in Mughal Period ............................................................................................................ 67
◘ Sikhism ................................................................................................................................................................. 73
◘ Medieval Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................ 74
■ Modern History ............................................................................................................................................78-161
◘ Arrival of the Europeans in India ......................................................................................................................... 78
◘ Rise and development of Marathas .............................................................................................................. 80
◘ Independent States (Mysore/Bengal/Punjab/Awadh) ........................................................................................... 81
◘ Political, Social and Economical Development in Colonial Period .............................................................. 84
◘ Development of Education in Modern India ................................................................................................. 88
◘ Newspapers and Magazines .......................................................................................................................... 89
◘ The Revolt of 1857 ........................................................................................................................................ 81
◘ Peasant Revolt and Peasant Movements.............................................................................................................. 95
◘ Tribal/Other Major Movements .................................................................................................................... 96
◘ Social and Religious Movement .................................................................................................................... 96
◘ Indian National Congress ............................................................................................................................ 103
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◘ Partition of Bengal & Swadeshi Movements .............................................................................................. 108
◘ Muslim League ............................................................................................................................................ 110
◘ Delhi Darbar ................................................................................................................................................ 111
◘ Homerule Movement .................................................................................................................................................. 112
◘ Revolutionary Movement ............................................................................................................................ 113
◘ Rowlatt Act ................................................................................................................................................. 117
◘ Jallianwala Bagh Massacre ......................................................................................................................... 118
◘ Non-Cooperation/ Khilafat Movement ........................................................................................................ 120
◘ Swaraj Party ................................................................................................................................................ 122
◘ Mahatma Gandhi and his Initial Movements .............................................................................................. 123
◘ Civil Disobedience Movement .................................................................................................................... 129
◘ Simon Commission ..................................................................................................................................... 131
◘ Gandhi-Irwin Pact/Round Table Conference .............................................................................................. 132
◘ Poona Pact ................................................................................................................................................... 133
◘ Azad Hind Fauj/Subhash Chandra Bose ..................................................................................................... 134
◘ Cripps Mission/ Constitutent Assembly ...................................................................................................... 136
◘ Cabinet Mission........................................................................................................................................... 136
◘ Quit India Movement ......................................................................................................................................... 137
◘ Provincial Election ...................................................................................................................................... 138
◘ Mountbatten Plan/ Partition of India................................................................................................................. 138
◘ The Constitutional Development of India ......................................................................................................... 139
◘ Governors/Governors General/Viceroys).................................................................................................................. 142
◘ Statements/Slogans/Titles ........................................................................................................................... 149
◘ Important Monuments during British Period ..................................................................................................... 153
◘ India After Independence ................................................................................................................................... 156
◘ Mordern History Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................ 158
■ World History ............................................................................................................................................162-165
Section-2 : Indian Polity
■ Indian Polity................................................................................................................................................166-277
◘ Historical Background & Constituent Assembly .............................................................................................. 166
◘ Sources of Indian Constitution ................................................................................................................................... 170
◘ Articles Parts and Schedules ....................................................................................................................... 173
◘ Features of the Constitution & Preamble .......................................................................................................... 177
◘ The Union and its Territory................................................................................................................................ 179
◘ Citizenship .......................................................................................................................................................... 180
◘ Fundamental Rights............................................................................................................................................ 181
◘ Directive Principles of State Policy .................................................................................................................. 189
◘ Fundamental Duties..................................................................................................................................... 192
◘ President ............................................................................................................................................................. 196
◘ Vice-President .................................................................................................................................................... 203
◘ Parliament ................................................................................................................................................... 205
◘ Rajya Sabha ................................................................................................................................................. 209
◘ Lok Sabha ................................................................................................................................................... 212
◘ Union Cabinet..................................................................................................................................................... 215
◘ Governor ............................................................................................................................................................. 219
◘ State Legislature .......................................................................................................................................................... 220
◘ The Judiciary ...................................................................................................................................................... 223
◘ Panchayati Raj .................................................................................................................................................... 228
◘ Election Commission ......................................................................................................................................... 239
◘ Official Language ............................................................................................................................................... 241
◘ Emergency Provisions ................................................................................................................................................ 245
◘ Constitutional Amendments ............................................................................................................................... 246
◘ Attorney General of India/ Comptroller and Auditor General of India ............................................................ 251
◘ Political Parties ................................................................................................................................................... 253
◘ National Emblem................................................................................................................................................ 257
◘ Planning Commission/NITI Aayog ............................................................................................................. 259
◘ Major Commissions and Constitutional Institutions................................................................................................. 261
◘ Polity Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................................................... 264
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Section -3 : Geography
■ World Geography .......................................................................................................................................278-326
◘ The Universe ...................................................................................................................................................... 278
◘ The Solar System................................................................................................................................................ 281
• The Sun .................................................................................................................................................. 281
• Mercury ................................................................................................................................................. 283
• Venus ..................................................................................................................................................... 283
• The Earth .............................................................................................................................................. 283
• Mars ....................................................................................................................................................... 284
• Jupiter .................................................................................................................................................... 285
• Uranus/Neptune/Pluto ........................................................................................................................... 285
• The Moon .............................................................................................................................................. 286
• Asteroids, Comets .................................................................................................................................. 287
• Comets, Meteors and Meteorites ........................................................................................................... 287
◘ The Earth ............................................................................................................................................................ 288
• Internal structure of the Earth ................................................................................................................ 288
• Latitudes ................................................................................................................................................ 289
• Longitudes ............................................................................................................................................. 290
◘ Rocks ........................................................................................................................................................... 291
◘ Earthquakes ........................................................................................................................................................ 293
◘ Volcano ....................................................................................................................................................... 295
◘ Humidity and Rainfall ................................................................................................................................. 296
◘ Cyclone, Atmosphere ........................................................................................................................................ 297
◘ Continent/Island .......................................................................................................................................... 300
◘ Hydrosphere ................................................................................................................................................ 301
• Relief of the Ocean Floor ...................................................................................................................... 301
• Ocean/Sea ..................................................................................................................................................... 302
• Oceanic Currents ................................................................................................................................... 302
• Channel/ Strait ....................................................................................................................................... 303
◘ Major Lakes and Waterfalls of the World ......................................................................................................... 305
◘ Topography.................................................................................................................................................. 306
• Major Mountain and Plateau of the World ............................................................................................ 307
• Major Deserts of the World ................................................................................................................... 309
◘ Grasslands ........................................................................................................................................................... 310
◘ Major Canals of the World .......................................................................................................................... 310
◘ Major Rivers of the World ................................................................................................................................. 311
◘ Major Countries of the World ............................................................................................................................ 313
◘ Capitals and Currencies of the Countries of the World ..................................................................................... 315
◘ Major Cities of the World ........................................................................................................................... 318
◘ Major Languages of the World .......................................................................................................................... 318
◘ Major Tribes of the World ................................................................................................................................. 319
◘ Agriculture and Animal Husbandry........................................................................................................................... 319
◘ Minerals/Industrial Centres ................................................................................................................................ 321
◘ Transport ............................................................................................................................................................. 322
◘ Cartography ........................................................................................................................................................ 323
◘ Miscellaneous ..................................................................................................................................................... 323
■ Indian Geography.......................................................................................................................................327-420
◘ Geographical location of India ................................................................................................................................... 327
◘ Physical Division of India .................................................................................................................................. 332
• Mountains and Peaks .................................................................................................................................... 332
• Plains of North India .................................................................................................................................... 339
• Plateau ................................................................................................................................................... 339
• Passes ............................................................................................................................................................ 340
• Coastal areas and Islands ............................................................................................................................ 342
• Desert..................................................................................................................................................... 343
• Lakes,Waterfalls ........................................................................................................................................... 344
• Glaciers ......................................................................................................................................................... 347
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◘ Drainage System................................................................................................................................................. 347
◘ River Valley Projects.......................................................................................................................................... 360
◘ Climate of India .................................................................................................................................................. 366
◘ Soils of India ....................................................................................................................................................... 369
◘ Forest/Wildlife/Vegetations in India.................................................................................................................. 371
◘ Agriculture and Animal Husbandry........................................................................................................................... 375
◘ Mineral Resources in India ................................................................................................................................ 381
◘ Major Industries in India .................................................................................................................................... 387
◘ Transport in India ........................................................................................................................................................ 390
• Land Transport ............................................................................................................................................. 390
• Water Transport ............................................................................................................................................ 398
• Air Transport ......................................................................................................................................... 401
◘ Tribes of India .................................................................................................................................................... 403
◘ Energy Resource ......................................................................................................................................... 404
◘ State and the Union Territories.................................................................................................................... 408
◘ Tourist Spots in India/Major Cities.................................................................................................................... 412
◘ Major Cities Located on the River Banks ................................................................................................................. 415
◘ Miscellaneous ..................................................................................................................................................... 416
Section -4 : Economics
■ Economics...................................................................................................................................................421-542
◘ Theory of Economics .................................................................................................................................................. 421
◘ Classification of Economics ............................................................................................................................... 433
◘ National Income and Measurement ................................................................................................................... 435
◘ Economic Planning, Five Year Plans and NITI Aayog..................................................................................... 438
◘ Money and Banking ........................................................................................................................................... 444
◘ Inflation............................................................................................................................................................... 466
◘ Capital Market and Stock Exchange .................................................................................................................. 468
◘ Budget and Public Finance/Fiscal Policies/ Finance Commission ................................................................... 470
◘ Taxation .............................................................................................................................................................. 475
◘ Population and Urbanization .............................................................................................................................. 478
◘ Poverty and Unemployment ....................................................................................................................................... 484
◘ Balance of Payment and Trade Agreements ......................................................................................................... 485
◘ Report and Index ................................................................................................................................................ 488
◘ National Organizations & Ministries/Major Schemes ...................................................................................... 492
• Schemes for Agriculture Sector ............................................................................................................. 492
• Schemes for Educational Sector ............................................................................................................ 495
• Schemes for Financial Inclusion ............................................................................................................ 497
• Schemes for Employment and Skill Development............................................................................................ 500
• Schemes for Infrastructure and Innovation Sector............................................................................................. 504
• Schemes for Sustainable Development .............................................................................................................. 507
• Schemes of Women and Child Development ........................................................................................ 509
• Schemes for Health and Sanitation.............................................................................................................. 510
• Other Schemes ....................................................................................................................................... 512
◘ Agriculture .......................................................................................................................................................... 522
◘ Industrial Sectors ............................................................................................................................................... 525
◘ Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................................................... 533
Section -5 : Traditional General Knowledge
■ Traditional General Knowledge ...............................................................................................................543-688
◘ Art and Culture ............................................................................................................................................ 543
• Festival .................................................................................................................................................. 543
• Dance ..................................................................................................................................................... 554
• Music ..................................................................................................................................................... 564
• Painting .................................................................................................................................................. 567
• Indian Dress ........................................................................................................................................... 569
• Martial Arts/Warfares ............................................................................................................................ 570
• Famous Dish .......................................................................................................................................... 570
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◘ Books & Authors ......................................................................................................................................... 570
• National Books ...................................................................................................................................... 570
• International Books ...................................................................................................................................... 579
◘ Important Days ............................................................................................................................................ 581
◘ Awards ........................................................................................................................................................ 588
• Nobel Prize ............................................................................................................................................ 588
• Bharat Ratna .......................................................................................................................................... 590
• Pulitzer Prize ......................................................................................................................................... 591
• Jananpith Award .................................................................................................................................... 591
• Oscar Award .......................................................................................................................................... 591
• Dada Saheb Phalke Award .................................................................................................................... 592
• Bravery Awards ..................................................................................................................................... 592
• Bhatnagar Award ................................................................................................................................... 592
• Booker Prize .......................................................................................................................................... 592
• Ramon Magsaysay Award ..................................................................................................................... 593
• Other Major Awards .............................................................................................................................. 593
◘ International Organizations ......................................................................................................................... 596
• United Nation Organisation ................................................................................................................... 596
• World Health Organisation .................................................................................................................... 603
• World Trade Organisation ..................................................................................................................... 603
• United Nations International Children's Emergency Found (UNICEF) ................................................ 605
• UNESCO ............................................................................................................................................... 605
• BRICS ................................................................................................................................................... 607
• INTERPOL ............................................................................................................................................ 607
• SAARC .................................................................................................................................................. 607
• OPEC ..................................................................................................................................................... 608
• ILO ........................................................................................................................................................ 609
• NATO .................................................................................................................................................... 609
• World Bank and International Monetary Fund ...................................................................................... 609
• ASEAN .................................................................................................................................................. 611
• Other Major Organizations & Institutions ............................................................................................. 611
◘ Space Programme .............................................................................................................................................. 616
◘ Defence System of India ............................................................................................................................. 631
◘ Sports........................................................................................................................................................... 637
• Olympic ................................................................................................................................................. 637
• Commonwealth ...................................................................................................................................... 638
• Asian Games .......................................................................................................................................... 638
• Hockey................................................................................................................................................... 639
• Cricket ................................................................................................................................................... 639
• Football .................................................................................................................................................. 640
• Badminton ............................................................................................................................................. 641
• Chess ..................................................................................................................................................... 642
• Volleyball .............................................................................................................................................. 642
• Lawn Tennis .......................................................................................................................................... 642
• Boxing ................................................................................................................................................... 642
• Other Major Sports ................................................................................................................................ 643
◘ Major Research Centres/ Institute................................................................................................................. 643
◘ World Heritage Site of India .............................................................................................................................. 650
◘ World Famous Places ......................................................................................................................................... 654
◘ Famous Personalities .......................................................................................................................................... 657
◘ First in World/India ............................................................................................................................................ 666
◘ Miscellaneous .............................................................................................................................................. 673
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Analysis Chart of Question Papers of Various
Previous Exams of RRB
S.N. Exam Exam Total Question Total Questions of
year Papers General Knowledge
1. RRB NTPC-2019 2022 15 40×15= 600
Stage-II
2. RRC Group-D 2019 2022 99 30×99= 2970
3. RRB NTPC-2019 2020-2021 133 30×133= 3990
Stage-I
4. RRB JE-2018 2019 9 15×9 = 135
Stage-II
5. RPF Constable 2018 2019 17 30×17 = 510
6. RPF SI 2018 2019 23 30×23 = 690
7. RRB JE-2018 2019 38 15×38 = 570
Stage-I
8. RRB ALP/Tech.-2018 2019 18 10×18 = 180
Stage-II
9. RRB ALP/Tech.-2018 2018 30 10 × 30 = 300
Stage-I
10. RRB Group D 2018 2018 135 20 × 135 = 2700
11. RRB NTPC-2015 2017 9 15 × 9 = 135

Stage-II
12. RRB NTPC-2015 2016 63 30 × 63 = 1890
Stage-I
13. RRB JE 2015 2015 26 15 × 26 = 390
14. RRB JE 2014 2014 10 15 × 10 = 150
Total 625 15210

Note– In this book, out of total 625 papers of JE, ALP, NTPC, RPF Constable, RPF SI, Group D and
Paramedical exams conducted by RRB, out of total 15210 questions asked from General
Knowledge. Same behavior have been removed and chapterwise compilation of questions of
different types has been presented. In this book, every effort has been made by the Examination
Special Committee to accommodate maximum variety of questions, so that the examinees can be
made aware of the variety of questions asked by RRB.
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Trend Analysis of Previous Year RRB JE, ALP, NTPC &
Group-D Papers Through Pie Chart and Bar Graph
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Part-1
History
Ancient History
4. When were the caves of Bhimbetka discovered?
1. Stone Age (a) 1955-56 (b) 1957-58
(c) 1954-55 (d) 1953-54
1. Which of the following is the correct RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
chronological sequence of pre-historic period of Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
human activities and civilization? 5. Bhimbetka caves are located in ____.
(a) Palaeolithic Period, Mesolithic Period, (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh
Neolithic Period (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Metal Age Period, Mesolithic Period, RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Palaeolithic Period Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) Neolithic Period, Mesolithic Period, 6. Rock shelters of Bhimbetka is famous for
Palaeolithic Period which of the following?
(d) Mesolithic Period, Neolithic Period, (a) Traces of paintings during the Maurya
Palaeolithic Period dynasty
RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Traces of sculpture of the Mughals
Ans. (a) : The Pre Historic Period (Stone Age) of (c) Traces of the early Dravidian period
human activities and Civilization is divided into three (d) Traces of the earliest signs of Human life on
periods: Paleolithic (or Old Stone Age), Mesolithic (or the Indian subcontinent
Middle Stone Age), and Neolithic (or New Stone Age),
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
this era is marked by the use of tools by our early
human ancestors (who evolved around 250,000 B.C.) Ans. (d) : The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an
and eventually transformed from a culture of hunting archaeological site in Central India that spans the
and gathering to farm and food production. During this Prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, as well
era, early humans shared the planet with a number of as the historic period. It is located in the foothills of
now-extinct hominin relatives, including Neanderthals the Vindhyan Mountains (Madhya Pradesh) on the
and Denisovans. So the correct option is (a). southern edge of the Central Indian plateau. It is a
2. Which of the following does not come under the magnificent repository of rock paintings within natural
three major periods of the Stone Age? rock shelters. It exhibits the earliest traces of human
(a) Paleolithic (b) Neolithic life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone
(c) Copper stone (d) Mesolithic Age. The rock shelters of Bhimbetka were declared a
RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist World Heritage Site in 2003.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. 7. Bhimbetka's caves are considered to be ____
3. Where in India, would you find rock painting year old.
dating back to the Stone Age? (a) 1000 years (b) 5000 years
(a) Nalanda (b) Bhimbetka (c) 30,000 years (d) 300 years
(c) Elephanta (d) Bagh Caves RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : The caves of Bhimbetkas is considered to be
Ans. (b) : The Bhimbetka rock shelters is located in approximately 30000 years old whereas the painting
Raisen district between Hoshangabad and Bhopal in done on those caves seems to be 12000 years old.
Madhya Pradesh. These caves were found by V.S. 8. What were the first wheels made of?
Wakankar in 1957. It is a UNESCO World Heritage (a) Rubber (b) Glass
Site that consists of seven hills and over 750 rock (c) Wood (d) Iron
shelters which extends over 10 km. RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : The first invention of the wooden wheel took 13. When did archaeologist B.B. Lal carry out
place around 3500 BC in Mesopotamia (Iraq). This wheel excavations at Hastinapura, situated in Meerut
was made by connecting several wooden planks and was district?
invented during the period of Sumerian civilization. (a) 1962-63 (b) 1951-52
(c) 1957-58 (d) 1949-50
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
2. Indus Valley Civilization Ans. (b) : In 1951-52, Prof. B.B. Lal carried out
excavations at Hastinapura, situated in Meerut district.
9. Which of the following sites of Indus Valley Interestingly, the excavation at Hastinapura revealed
Civilization is located in Punjab (India)? that around 800 B.C. a heavy flood in the Ganga
(a) Kot Diji (b) Banawali destroyed a considerable portion of polished grey ware
(c) Balu (d) Ropar settlement.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) 14. The Great Bath found at Mohenjo-daro was a
huge ________.
Ans. (d) : Indus Valley cites Location
(a) Circular tank (b) Cylindrical tank
Kot Diji – Sindh (Pakistan)
(c) Triangular tank (d) Rectangular tank
Banawali – Haryana RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Balu – Haryana Ans. (d) : The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro is one of the
Ropar – Punjab best-known remarkable structures among the ruins of the
10. During the Indus Valley, period from where ancient Indus Valley Civilization excavated at Mohenjo-
were the shells procured for craft production? daro in Sindh, Pakistan. It is rectangular in shape. R.D
(a) Jaipur (b) Shortughai Banerjee discovered Mohenjodaro in 1922. Here he
found a seal of Pashupati. The seal depicts a seated figure
(c) Nageshwar (d) Ropar
that is possibly Tricephalic (having three heads).
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II)
15. The Harappan city was found during the
Ans. (c) : The Harappans procured materials for excavations on the banks of which river around
craft production in various ways: the year 1920-21?
They established settlements such as Nageshwar and (a) Jhelum (b) Vyas
Balakot where shells were available. (c) Chenab (d) Ravi
A blue stone that was apparently very highly valued, RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
and Lothal which was near sources of carnelian from Ans. (d) : Harappan city was excavated by Daya Ram
Bharuch in Gujarat. Sahni in 1921. It is located on the bank of river Ravi in
Steatite was procured from south Rajasthan and north Montgomery district of Punjab (Pakistan). It is the first
Gujarat. site discovered at Indust Valley Civilization. The major
findings of the Harappan city were sandstone statues of
11. Most of the standard Harappan seals were
human anatomy, granaries and bullock carts, great bath,
made of _____ a kind of soft stone that was granary, bronze dancing girl, seal of pashupati, Steatite
square in shape with a 2×2 dimension and was statue of beard man, a piece of woven cotton.
used for commercial purposes.
16. The famous Indus Valley site Mohenjodaro was
(a) Rhodonite (b) Golden rutile first time excavated by the eminent Indian
(c) Steatite (d) Selenite archaeologist:
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III) (a) SR Rao (b) BB Lal
Ans. (c) : Most of the standard Harappan seals were (c) RD Banerji (d) Daya Ram Sahni
made of steatite, Steatite is a kind of soft stone that was RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
square in shape with a 2×2 dimension and was used for Ans. (c) : The famous Indus Valley site Mohenjodaro
commercial purpose. (Mound of Dead) was firstly excavated by the eminent
Indian archeologist R.D Banerjee in 1922. The site is
12. Which of the following construction material
situated on the Bank of river Indus in Larkana district of
was used in Harappan civilisation?
Punjab (Pakistan).
(a) Clay (b) Red sandstone
17. The first site discovered at the Indus Valley
(c) Burnt brick (d) Sun dried Civilisation is:
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III) (a) Mohenjo-Daro (b) Harappa
Ans. (c) : Burnt brick, construction material was used in (c) Lothal (d) Kalibangan
Harappan civilisation, which were made in molds of RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
4:2:1 ratios. Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
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18. Which town of the Indus Valley Civilisation 24. Which out of these is the Harappan site
literally means 'mound of the dead'? discovered in Gujarat?
(a) Mesopotamia (b) Mohenjo-daro (a) Balathal (b) Khandia
(c) Balakot (d) Harappa (c) Dholaveera (d) Manda
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : The name Mohenjo-daro is reputed to signify Ans. (c) : Recently the Harappan site Dholavira has
“the mound of the dead.” The archaeological importance been included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site in
of the site was first recognized in 1922, one year after the August 2021. It is situated at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
discovery of Harappa. Subsequent excavations revealed It’s the 4th site from Gujarat and 40th from India to
that the mounds contain the remains of what was once the appear in such list. It was discovered in 1967-1968 by
largest city of the Indus Civilization. It is in Sindh an archaeologist Jagat Pati Joshi.
province of Pakistan. 25. Which of the following sites is NOT a part of
19. The meaning of the name 'Mohenjodaro' in the Indus Valley Civilization?
______is mound of dead - (a) Mohanjo-Daro (b) Harappa
(a) Persian (b) Urdu (c) Lothal (d) Uruk
(c) Hindi (d) Sindhi RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 28-11-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (d): The major sites of the Indus Valley
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. Civilization were Mohanjodaro, Kalibanga, Harappa,
20. What is the meaning of 'Mohenjodaro'? Dholavira, Lothal and Rakhigarhi, while Uruk was a
(a) Living place (b) Market place city of Sumerian Civilization. The early site of the Indus
(c) Mound of dead (d) like country Civilization or Harappa was centered around the Indus
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist River. Hence it was called Indus Valley Civilization.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. 26. Which of the following Indus Civilisation sites
has evidence of water reservoirs?
21. Mohenjodaro is situated in:
(a) Kalibangan (b) Dholavira
(a) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (b) Punjab
(c) Kot diji (d) Lothal
(c) Balochistan (d) Sindh
Ans. (b): Dholavira is an important Indus Civilization
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
site located in Kutch region in Gujarat. It is renowned
22. Which city from the Harappan Civilization was for its water management system, with a great network
almost exclusively devoted to craft production of stone cut reservoirs and canals which was vital in this
including bead making, shell cutting, metal rainfall deficient region.
working, seal making and weight making?
27. Dhaulavira, an archaeological place is
(a) Mohenjo Daro (b) Nageshwar
associated with period?
(c) Harappa (d) Chanhudaro
(a) Gupta Period (b) Magadha Period
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Indus Valley (d) Chalukya Period
Ans. (d) : Chanhudaro is an archaeological site RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. This site is
located 130 km south of Mohenjodaro in Sindh, Ans. (c): See the explanation of the above.
Pakistan. It was first excavated by N.G. Majumdar in 28. In which state is the archaeological site of
March 1931. It was a settlement exclusively devoted to Surkotada situated?
craft production including bead making, shell cutting, (a) Rajasthan (b) Punjab
metal working etc. It is the only site of Indus valley (c) Bihar (d) Gujarat
Civilisation from where curved bricks have been found. RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
23. In which of the following locations was Ans. (d): Surkotada is an archaeological site which
'Nataraja', a stone male dancing figure belongs to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is located in
discovered? Kutch district of Gujarat. It was discovered by J.P.
(a) Lothal (b) Rangpur Joshi in 1964. The evidence of Horse bone have been
(c) Harappa (d) Mohenjo-daro found from here.
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 29. In which year did a team of German and
Ans. (c) : The male dancer's torso was obtained from Italian archaeologists begin surface
Harappa is made of 'lime stone'. He is standing on the explorations at Mohenjodaro?
right leg and the left leg is crossed in a dancing posture. (a) 1955 (b) 1970
This idol is considered to represent the original form of (c) 1980 (d) 1990
'Nataraja'. Its height is 7-8 inches. RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : In the year 1980, the German and Italian such as Nageshwar and Balakot in areas where shell was
archaeologists started surface exploration of available. Other such sites were Shortughai, in far-off
Mohenjodaro. In 1986 explorations at Harappa was Afghanistan, near the best source of lapis lazuli, a blue
made by American group and RS Bisht in 1990, started stone that was apparently very highly valued, and Lothal
the Dholavira explorations. which was near sources of Carnelian (from Bharuch in
30. Which one of the following animals was Gujarat), steatite (from south Rajasthan and north
frequently seen on the seals of the Harrapan Gujarat) and metal (from Rajasthan).
Civilisation? 33. Indus Valley Civilization is________years old
(a) Bull (b) Lion and extends to the lower part of the Gangetic
(c) Fox (d) Deer valley in South and till Malwa in North.
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) 1000 B.C. (b) 5000 B.C.
(c) 3000 B.C. (d) 8000 B.C.
Ans. (a) : The seals of the Harappan Civilization were
rectangular, circular or cylindrical and square in shape. RRB Group-D 27-11-2018 (Shift-III)
Animals like elephant, rhinoceros and bulls were Ans. (c): The Indus Valley Civilization chronology are
featured on the seals. as follows -
• Remarkably Harappan seals were found in the cities • According to NCERT between 2600 BC–1900BC
of ‘Umma’ and ‘Ur’ of Central Asia and • The mature Harappan culture existed roughly
Mesopotamia on the coast of Arabian Peninsula,
between 2550 BCE and 1900 BCE.
indicating trade with Central Asia.
31. In 1944, who took over as the Director-General
• The common date of Indus Valley Civilization has
of the Archaeological Survey of India and been assumed from 2500 BCE to 1750 BCE
undertook the excavations of Harappa? through analysis - methods like Radiocarbon C14.
(a) Daya Ram Sahni (b) Jhon Marshal • Some historians consider the date of Indus Valley
(c) Rakhal Das Banerji (d) REM Wheeler Civilization from 3250 BC to 2750 BC.
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Considering the appropriate interpretation, the closest
Ans. (d) : In 1944, a British archaeologist and army option C can be considered correct.
officer, Mortimer Wheeler took over as the Director- 34. Which civilization has developed from 5000
General of Archaeological sunvey of India. Wheeler BCE towards the south of Malwa and north to
served as Director General till 1948 and during this the entire foothills of the Ganges Valley?
period he excavated the Iron Age site of Arikamedu and (a) Indus Valley Civilization
the Stone age sites of Brahmagiri, Chandravalli, Maski (b) Aryan Empire
in South India and undertook the excavations and at (c) Mauryan Empire
Harappa and Mohenjodaro. The Archaeological Survey (d) Magadh Empire
of India (ASI) is a Government of India's organization RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-II)
responsible for archaeological research, conservation
Ans. (a): Indus Valley Civilization has developed from
and preservation of cultural historical monuments in the
5000 BCE towards the south of Malwa and north to the
country. It was founded during British period in 1861
entire foothills of the Ganges Valley.
by Sir Alexander Cunningham who also became its first
Director-General. Cunningham retired in 1885 and was 35. The Harppan civilization flourished around
succeeded by James Burgess as next Director-General. 2500 BC. What do we call them today?
Alexander Cunningham is considered as the Father of (a) Pakistan and Afghanistan
Indian Archaeology. (b) West India and Pakistan
32. Which of the following Harappan site is NOT (c) Afghanistan and West India
associated with craft production? (d) India and China
(a) Balakot (b) Manda RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(c) Chanhudaro (d) Nageshwar Ans. (b): The Harappan civilization developed around
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 2500 BC. This civilization extends into Western India
and Pakistan.
Ans. (b) : Manda is a Harrapan site which is not
associated with craft production. Whereas Chanhudaro 36. The history of India begins with the birth of
was exclusively devoted to craft production, including the Indus Valley Civilization which came into
bead-making, shell-cutting, metal-working, seal-making, existence almost _____.
and weight-making. Specialized drills have been found at (a) 2500 BC (b) 4500 BC
Chanhudaro, Lothal, and more recently at Dholavira.The (c) 1500 BC (d) 6500 BC
Harappans procured materials for craft production in RRB Group-D 03-12-2018 (Shift-II)
various ways. For instance, they established settlements Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
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37. What was the most important feature of the 42. The people of Indus Valley Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization? worshiped _____.
(a) Exchange system (a) Hanuman (b) Kali
(b) Local Transport system (c) Ayyappa (d) Pashupati
(c) Buildings made of bricks RRB ALP & Tec. (13-08-18 Shift-I)
(d) Administrative System Ans. (d): The people of the Indus Valley Civilization
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist worshiped the three-faced deity Pashupati.
Ans. (c): The most important feature of Indus Valley
Civilization was the buildings made of bricks. It is
prominent among the world's ancient river valley
3. Vedic Civilization
civilization. Brick was used in all Harappan
settlements/buildings. Bricks of this period were in a 43. Which Veda has the maximum number of
certain ratio which was generally 4:2:1. verses?
38. Indus Valley civilization? (a) Atharvaveda (b) Rigveda
(a) Copper age civilization (c) Samveda (d) Yajurveda
(b) Iron age civilization RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-III)
(c) Axis era civilization RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(d) Bronze age civilization Ans. (b) : Rigveda is regarded as one of the most
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage Ist earliest and sacred text of Hinduism. The Rigveda is
Ans. (d): The Indus Valley Civilization is also called divided into ten parts (Books) which are known as
the Bronze age civilization. The first metal used in the 'Mandalas'. It is a collection of around 10,600 verses
this civilization was a mixture of copper and tin. 1400 (maximum in the four Vedas) and 1,028 hymns. It is the
centers of Indus Valley Civilization have been oldest text in any Indo-European language. It is the
discovered, out of which 925 centers are in India. This oldest and biggest among all the four Vedas.
Civilization was widespread around Indus River and its 44. Which is the oldest of the four Vedas?
tributaries. (a) Samaveda (b) Atharvaveda
39. The people of the Indus Valley Civilization (c) Yajurveda (d) Rigveda
mixed copper and tin to make --------. RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Mirror (b) Bronze RRB Group-D 12-12-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) Iron (d) Gold Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group-D 10-12-2018 (Shift-III) 45. There are _____ Mantras in the Rigveda which
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. include the unproven Valkhilya hymns-
(a) 1549 (b) 1028
40. Which of the following is not an important
(c) 760 (d) 1875
place of Indus Valley Civilization?
RRB Group-D 29-10-2018 (Shift-III)
(a) Kalibanga (b) Harappa
(c) Mohenjodaro (d) Ajamgarh Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-III) 46. The Rig Veda consists of 1028 hymns,
organized into ten books known as ………. .
Ans. (d): Azamgarh is not a site of Indus Valley
(a) Mandalas (b) Anudatta
Civilization. Indus Valley Civilization or Saindhav
(c) Suktas (d) Padapatha
Civilization was an urban Civilization. The major sites
of Indus Valley Civilization are - Mohenjodaro, RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Harappa, Lothal, Banawali, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi and Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
Kalibanga 47. Which among the following is the oldest and
41. The People of Harappa did not worship which biggest amongst all the four Vedas?
of the following Gods? (a) Rig Veda (b) Yajur Veda
(a) Shiv (b) Vishnu (c) Samaveda (d) Atharva Veda
(c) Pigeon (d) Swastika RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (b):The people of the Harappan civilization did not 48. Which Veda is the largest and considered the
worship Lord Vishnu. A stamp of a Swastika and most important of the collection, containing
Trimukhi man is shown sitting in a yoga posture on the 1,028 hymns divided into 10 books called
throne which is considered to be the original form of mandalas?
Lord Shiva. On its right there is the marking of elephant (a) Yajur Veda (b) Rig Veda
and tiger and on the left side the rhinoceros and buffalo. (c) Atharva Veda (d) Sama Veda
The people of the Harappan civilization considered the RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-II)
earth as the goddess of fertility and worshiped it. Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
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49. Rigveda consists of a collection of : 54. What does the term 'Upa' in the term
(a) 1028 hymns (b) 4028 hymns Upanishad denote?
(c) 2028 hymns (d) 3028 hymns (a) Nearness (b) Totality
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-II) (c) Secret (d) Happiness
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
50. Which Vedic God falls under the category of
‘Prithvisthana’ (Terrestrial God)? 55. Which of the following Veda is also called the
"Book of Song," "Veda of Chants" or even
(a) Vishnu (b) Brihaspati
"Yoga of Song" ?
(c) Varuna (d) Indra (a) Sama Veda (b) Yajur Veda
RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-III)r (c) Atharva Veda (d) Rig Veda
Ans.(b) : The Vedic Gods were classified under RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-I)
terrestrial (Prithvisthana), atmospheric Ans.(a) : Sama veda is also called the Book of Song,
(Antarikshasthana), and Celestial (Dyusthana) Veda of Chants or even Yoga of Songs.
Prithvi, Agni, Soma, Brihaspati and rivers belongs to 56. Which of the following scriptures is NOT a
Prithvisthana part of Vedic literature?
Indra, Rudra, Vayu, Vata, Prujanaya belongs to (a) Upanishads (b) Aranyakas
Antarikshasthana. (c) Pitakas (d) Brahmanas
Surya, Pushan, Vishnu, Mitra, Adityas, Ushas and RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-I)
Asvins belongs to dyusthana (Celestial). Ans. (c) : Pitakas are NOT a part of Vedic literature.
51. Which of the following Vedas is a 'Book of Pitakas are related to Buddhism.
rituals?' The three pitakas are -
(a) The Atharvaveda (b) The Samaveda (1) Sutta Pitaka (2) Vinaya Pitaka
(c) The Yajurveda (d) The Rigveda (3) Abhidhamma Pitaka
RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-I) While Upanishads, Aranyakas and Brahamans are a part
Ans. (c) : The Yajurveda is known as 'Veda of of Vedic Literature.
Sacrificial formulas' and contains prose formulas 57. Tha Aitareya Upanishad belongs to fourth,
applicable to various rites, along with verses intended fifth and sixth chapters of the second book of
for a similar purpose. Aitareya Aranyaka of the .......... and
considered as the oldest Upanishads.
• The Yajurveda is known as 'Book of rituals'.
(a) Atharva Veda (b) Sama Veda
• The Upveda of the Yajur Veda is the 'Dhanur Veda'. (c) Rig Veda (d) Yajur Veda
52. Which of the four Vedas is known as 'Veda of RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-II)
Sacrificial Formulas' and contains prose Ans. (c) : Tha Aitareya Upanishad belongs to fourth,
formulas applicable to various rites, along with fifth and sixth chapters of the second book of Aitareya
verses intended for a similar purpose? Aranyaka of the Rigveda. Rigveda is also a part of
(a) Yajurveda (b) Rigveda Vedtrayi i.e. a group of Rigveda, Samveda and
(c) Samaveda (d) Atharvaveda Yajurveda.
RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-III) 58. How many stages of life did early Hindu
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. philosophy determine?
(a) four (b) three
53. Brihadaranyaka, Mundaka and Taittiriya are
(c) five (d) two
some examples of which of the following
categories of religious texts ?
Ans. (a) : Early Hindu philosophy determined four
(a) Upanishads (b) Jataka Stories
stages of life, that is Brahmacharya (the Student stage),
(c) Puranas (d) Epics Grihastha (the Householder), Vanaprastha (the recluse
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-II) stage), and the free man Sanyas wandering Ascetic
Ans. (a) : Brihadaranyaka, Mundaka and Taittiriya are stage.
some examples of Upanishads religious texts. The word 59. Which of the following is Hinduism's major
'Upanishad' has been derived from the root sad (word) philosophical school?
(to sit), to which are added two prefixes : Upa and Ni. (a) Sanyasa (b) Moksha
The prefix upa denotes nearness and 'Ni' totality. Thus, (c) Artha (d) Vaisheshika
this world means 'sitting nearby devotedly'. RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (d) : The six major philosophical schools of 64. In ancient times, a person was weighed against
Hinduism are Nyaya, Sankhya, Yoga, Vaisheshika, a commodity and the equivalent weight of that
Purva Mimamsa and Uttara Mimamsa (Vedanta commodity was offered as donation. What was
Philosophy). this practice called?
(a) Thimithi (b) Pulikali
60. Yajur Veda deals with………..
(c) Tulabhara (d) Jallikattu
(a) the rituals of the Yagna
(b) spells and charms
Ans. (c) : Tulabhara also known as Tula-Purusha or
(c) melodies Tuladana, is an ancient Hindu practice in which a
(d) the Gaytri Mantra person is weighed against a commodity and the
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-III) equivalent weight of that commodity is offered as
Ans. (a) : There are four Vedas: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, donation.
Yajur Veda, Atharva Veda. 65. The Vedic time period in India lasted from?
Rig veda is a collection of hymns dedicated to various (a) 1500 to 500 BC (b) 336 to 323 BC
deities (c) 3000 to 2600 BC (d) 550 to 323 BC
The Sam Veda deals with melodies se chants RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
The Yajur Veda contains the rituals of yagna’s Ans. (a) : The age of the Vedic Civilization was between
The Atharva Veda contains magic spells. 1500 BC and 500 BC. This is the next major Civilization
after the Indus Valley Civilization till 1400 BC.
61. Which one of the following limbs of Vedas is
66. Dhanurveda is the upveda of the Yajurveda. It
known for the explanation and meaning of
deals with :
complex words?
(a) medicine (b) architecture
(a) Kalpa (b) Chhanda (c) art and music (d) art of warfare
(c) Vyakaran (d) Nirukta RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (d) : Dhanurveda is the Upaveda of the Yajurveda
Ans. (d) : Vedangas are the organ/part of veda. These and deals with archery. It is a Sanskrit treatise on
are 6 in numbers – Shiksha, Chhanda, Vyakarna, warfare and archery, traditionally regarded as an upveda
Nirukta, Jyotisha and Kalpa. attached to Yajurveda (1100-800 BCE) and attributed
Nirukta is much famous for its description of complex either to Bhrigu or Vishvamitra or Bharadwaja.
words. It was composed by Yaska who recognized it as 67. In which of the following Vedas the knowledge
the complementary of Vyakarna. The tough words related to music is stored ?
which were out of reach of Vyakarna are well described (a) Rigveda (b) Atharvaveda
in Nirukta. (c) Samaveda (d) Yajurveda
62. From where have the words 'Satyameva RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Jayate' which are inscribed below the National Ans. (c) : Samaveda mentions about music. It is also
Emblem of India, been taken? called the book of melodies. There are foru Upveda
(a) Mundaka Upanishads (b) Jataka tales named Gandharveda, Ayurveda, Dhanurveda and
(c) Puranas (d) Bhagwad Gita Arthshastra. One of the four upavedas, Gandharva Veda
deals with music, dance, poetry etc and is associated
with Samaveda.
Ans. (a) : The national motto of India, 'Satyameva
68. Which of the following vedas describes music?
Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken
(a) Samaveda (b) Yajurveda
from Mundaka Upanishad. The motto means "Truth
(c) Rigveda (d) Atharvaveda
alone triumphs". It is written in Devanagari script. It is
RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-I)
taken from Ashokan pillar (Sarnath) built by Emperor
Ashoka. Ans. (a) :See the explanation of above question.
69. Mundaka Upanishad belongs to the:
63. The national motto of India is Satymeva Jayate
(a) Sam Veda (b) Atharva Veda
(meaning Truth always Triumphs). Which
(c) Yajur Veda (d) Rig Veda
ancient Indian Scripture is a mantra
emanating from? RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Rigveda (b) Mundakopanishad Ans. (b) : The Mundaka Uphishad, belongs to the
Atharva Veda, is an ancient Sanskrit text and is listed as
(c) Bhagwat Gita (d) Matsya Purana
no. 5 in Muktika Canon of 108 Upanishads of Hinduism.
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist It is of much significance as the National motto of India
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. "Satyamev Jayate" has been taken from it.
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70. The Vedas are considered the earliest literary Ans. (a) : The Upanishads are the basic source of all
record of Indo-Aryan civilization. There are Indian Philosophy. They are also called as Vedanta. 108
four Vedas: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda Upanishads are mentioned in Muktika Upanishad in Indian
and the fourth one is ______. history but only 11 Upanishads are considered authentic of
(a) Atharvaveda (b) Dhanurveda which the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is the largest,
(c) Ayurveda (d) Shilpaveda Mundakopanishad is the smallest (12 verse) and
Chandogya Upanishad is the oldest.
76. The oldest upanishad is ____.
Ans. (a) : The Vedas are considered the earliest literary
(a) Isha Upanishad
record of Indo-Aryan Civilization, which was compiled by
(b) Mandukya Upanishad
Maharishi Krishna Dvaipayana. They give information
about the vedic religion and provide a detail account of the (c) Ken Upanishad
people of that time. These are of four in numbers namely- (d) Chandogya Upanishad
Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda. RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
71. Which of the following vedas tells about
magical rituals and captivations? 77. According to the real Indian philosopher, each
(a) Atharvaveda (b) Somaveda object is made up of basic elements.
(a) 2 (b) 4
(c) Rigveda (d) Yajurveda
(c) 3 (d) 5
RRB ALP & Tec. (09-08-18 Shift-III)
Ans. (a) : Atharvaveda is also called Brahma Veda.
Ans. (d): Panchabhoota (Panchatatva or Panch
This veda is named after the name of Atharva Rishi. It
Mahabhoota) is considered as the origin of all substances
has 20 chapters 731 suktas and 6000 mantras. It in Indian Philosophy. These five elements are considered
describes mantras related to vashikaran, magical to be the great powers of sky, air, fire water and earth by
charms, ghosts and medicines. The earliest mention of whose creation every substance is made of. But the
Kashi is found in the Atharvaveda. materials made from these are rooted, they need a soul to
72. What is the meaning of yajur in yajurveda? become alive. The soul is called Purusha in Vedic
(a) Life (b) Nature literature. In Sankhya Philosophy, nature is believed to be
(c) Sacrifice (d) True composed of these five elements.
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage IInd 78. Kathopanishad records a conversation between
Ans. (c):Yajurveda is made of two different word 'Yajus' a teenager named Nachiketa and the deity.
and 'Veda'. Yajus here means worship, sacrifice, religious Which of the following god is speaking to
reverence etc. Yajurveda is written in both prose and Nachiketa?
poetry form. (a) Lord Ganesha (b) Lord Shiva
(c) Lord Yam (d) Lord Karthikeya
73. In which of the following vedas, treatment of
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diseases is given?
(a) Yajur (b) Rig Ans. (c):In Kathopanishad, there is conversation
between Nachiketa and the deity Yama. It is a
(c) Sam (d) Atharva
Upanishad of the Krishna Yajurveda branch. The author
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd of the this Upanishad is Acharya named 'Katha'.
Ans. (d): The Atharvaveda describes the treatment of
diseases. It was composed by the sage Atharva.
74. In which of he following upanishads is the 4. Mahajanpada Period
word Vasudhaivakutumbakam mentioned?
(a) Maha Upanishad 79. Which of the following was the capital of
(b) Chhandogya Upanishad Magadh for several years before it was shifted
(c) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad to Pataliputra?
(d) Kenopanishad (a) Patna (b) Nalanda
RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-III) (c) Rajagriha (d) Gaya
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Ans.(a) The word Vasudhaivakutmbakam is mentioned
in the Maha Upanishad. It means 'The world is a Ans. (c) : Capital of Magadh, before Pataliputra was
family'. Rajagriha (Rajgir).
Ajatashatru's son had moved his capital from Rajgriha
75. _____upanishads are considered to be the main to Pataliputra and this status was maintained during the
(a) 108, 11 (b) 116, 22 reign of the Mauryas and the Guptas.
(c) 100, 12 (d) 99, 10 Ajatashatru was the son of Bimbisara and contemporary
RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-II) of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.
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80. Which of the following was the capital of the Ans. (a): In the 6th century BC, India was divided into
kingdom of Magadh? 16 Mahajanpadas. In ancient times 'Awadh' was known
(a) Vaishali (b) Rajgir as 'Kosala', presently this region is located in Faizabad
(c) Ujjain (d) Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh.
Ans. (b) :
Kingdom/Mahajanpada Capital
5. Jainism
Magadha Rajgriha
85. Out of the five constraints in life that the Jains
Avanti Ujjain
need to follow, which of the following means
Vajji Vaishali
non-acquisition?
Vatsa Kaushambi
(a) Aparigraha (b) Brahmacharya
81. Udayin shifted the capital of Magadha from (c) Asteya (d) Ahimsa
_____ to Patliputra.
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(a) Taxila (b) Kaushambi
Ans. (a) : Aparigraha is the Jainism principle of non-
(c) Sarnath (d) Rajgir
possessiveness that focuses on creating balance between
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist desires and needs and detachment from your own
Ans. (d) : Udayin (460-444 BC) murdered his father possessions. Out of the five constraints in life that the
and became the ruler of Magadha. He laid the Jains need to follow, in which Aparigraha means non-
foundation of the city of Patliputra at the confluence of acquisition. This is on of the main virtues of Jainism.
two rivers, the Son and the Ganga. He shifted his capital
86. In Jainism, the word 'Jain' is derived from the
from Rajgriha to Pataliputra due to the latter's central
Sanskrit word 'Jina', which means ______,
location in the Empire.
implying one who has transcended all human
82. In the highest period of Aryan culture, the passions.
districts of the Ganges valley, which were (a) conqueror (b) immortal
______ in number.
(c) vigour (d) candour
(a) 16 (b) 14
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) 15 (d) 18
Ans. (a) : In Jainism, the word 'Jain' is derived from the
Sanskrit word ' Jina', which means conqueror, here the
Ans. (a) : In Sixth century BCE 16 Mahajanpadas sense is that a person who has transcended all human
emerged. These 16 Mahajanapadas were the 16 districts passions.
of the Ganga valley in the pre-Aryan culture period.
The mention of these 16 Mahajanapadas is found in the 87. Where was Swami Mahavir born?
Buddhist Scriptures Anguttara Nikaya and the Jain text (a) Pavapuri (b) Pataliputra
Bhagavati Sutta. Among these 16 Mahajanapadas, (c) Kundagram (d) Lumbini
Magadha (Girivraja), Vatsa (Kaushambi), Kosala RRB Group-D– 26/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(Shravasti) and Avanti (Ujjain) were the most famous. Ans.(c) : Swami Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara
The state or administrative units in ancient India were (supreme preacher) of Jainism was born in 540 BC at
called Mahajanapadas. Kundagram near Vaishali. He died at the age of 72 in
83. Bimbisara was the ruler of– 468 BC at Pavapuri near Rajagriha. Lumbini is the
(a) Magadha (b) Mathura birthplace of Gautama Buddha which is now located in
(c) Gandhara (d) Taxila Nepal. Pataliputra, modern day Patna, was a city in
RRB JE CBT-II 31.08.2019 IInd Shift Ancient India.
Ans. (a): Magadha's rise to political supremacy began 88. Where was Swami Mahavir born?
with Bimbisara, who belonged to the Haryanka dynasty, (a) Pataliputra (b) Lumbini
and ruled for 52 years from 544 to 492 BCE Bimbisara (c) Kundagram (d) Pavapuri
was the contemporary of both Mahavira & Buddha, and RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-II)
paid equal respect to them. He was succeeded on the Ans.(b) : See the explanation of above question.
throne by his son Ajatshatru, who murdered his father to 89. In the universal prayer of Jains, Navakara
obtain power. Mantra, what is the literal meaning of 'Namo
84. By what name was 'Awadh' known in ancient Arihantanam'?
times? (a) I bow to all spiritual masters or divine
(a) Kosala (b) Kapilavastu teachers.
(c) Kaushambi (d) Kashi (b) I bow down to all souls who have escaped all
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd their gati karmas.
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(c) I bow down to all completely liberated souls. Ans. (b) : The teachings of Mahavira and his followers
(d) I bow down to all preceptors. were written down about 1500 years ago in the form in
RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-II) which they are presently available at Vallabhi in
Ans.(a) : Namokar mantra also called as Navkar mantra Gujarat.
is considered the mother of all mantras. It addresses all Mahavira also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th
the divine beings without mentioning the name of any Tirthankar of Jainism, born in the 6th century BCE into
particular holy man. The meaning of Namokar mantra is a royal Kshatriya clan in ancient India.
I bow down to all Arihants or the conquerors of senses.
I bow down to the siddhas or those who attained special 94. The Digambara sect belongs to which of the
powers. I bow down to the devine teachers who preach following religions?
the mankind of lofty truths. (a) Buddhism (b) Islam
90. In Jainism, who is a Tirthankara ? (c) Jainism (d) Sikhism
(a) A saviour and spiritual teacher of the dharma RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-I)
who teaches the way to moksha, or liberation. Ans. (c) : The Digambara sect belongs to Jainism
(b) A person who believes in one God and one religion Jains are divided into two major sects; the
spirit and believes in rebirth Digmbara (meaning sky clan) sect and the Svetambara
(c) A person who never believes in God (meaning white clan) sect.
(d) A gr oup of pilgrims. 95. When a Tirthankara leaves a mortal body, it is
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-I) known as ...............
Ans.(a) : In Jainism a Tirthankar is someone who has (a) Janma Kalyana (b) Tapa Kalyana
attained enlightenment liberation that is termed as (c) Siddhashila (d) Nirvana
‘nirvana’ in jain texts. Also this highest virtue is termed
as “Anantchatustay”. The Jainism has 24 Tirthankaras RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-II)
some of them are. Ans. (d) : When a Tirthankara leaves a mortal body it is
Tirthankara Sign known as Nirvana, the final liberation, Moksha. Nirvana
Lord Rishabhadev Ox is a Jain philosophy which is a state of infinite bliss,
Lord Mallinath Jar (kalash) infinite knowledge and infinite perception that a soul
Lord Neminath Conch (shankh) attains when it gets rid of all its karmas.
Lord Parsvanath Snake 96. ……….. is considered as the holy person who
Lord Mahaveera Lion gave Jainism its present form.
91. Who among the following is considered as the (a) Mahavira (b) Vasudev
first Tirthankara of Jainism? (c) Digambar (d) Rishabhanatha
(a) Neminath RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-I)
(b) Vardhaman Mahavira Ans. (a) : Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
(c) Parshvanath It is considered that the present form of Jainism was
(d) Rishabhanatha given by him.
97. Vardhamana Mahavira was the –––––––
Ans. (d) : Rishabhanatha is considered as the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
Tirthankara of Jainism.
(a) 20th (b) 2nd
Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankara of the Jains. He th
was born to king Nabhi Raja and Queen Marudevi at (c) 24 (d) 5th
Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku clan. In Jaina scriptures and RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I)
texts Rishabhdeva is represented by Ox (Vrishabha). Ans. (c) : Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th
92. ............... is the first of the 24 Tirthankaras of Tirthankara of Jainism. Bimbisara was the
Jainism. contemporary of Vardhamana Mahavira.
(a) Padmaprabha (b) Sumatinatha Sequence Tirthankara Symbol
(c) Rishabhanatha (d) Sambahavanath 1 st
Risabhanatha Bull
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-II)
2nd Ajitanatha Elephant
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
23rd Parsvanatha Hooded
93. The teachings of Mahavira and his followers serpent/Snake
were written down about 1500 years ago in the
form in which they are presently available at 24th Mahavira Lion
which place? 98. Word Shwetambara is associated with -------?
(a) Pawapuri in Bihar (b) Vallabhi in Gujarat (a) Sikh religion (b) Jain Religion
(c) Lachhuar in Bihar (d) Vaishali in Bihar (c) Buddhism (d) Jews
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-I) RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
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Ans. (b) : Shwetambara is one of the sect of Jainism Ans. (a): Ashwasen's son Parshvanath was the 23rd
other one is Digambaras. Shwetambaras are mainly Tirthankara of Jainism. His insignia was snake. The
famous for practice of wearing white clothes. The Jain first Tirthankar of Jainism was Rishabhadeva
monasteries are called Basadis. (Adinatha) whose insignia was Taurus (Bull).
99. The Jain Monastic establishments are called as: 105. The concept of Triratna is related to ____.
(a) Aparigraha (b) Svetambara
(a) Sikhism
(c) Tirth (d) Basadis
(b) Jainism
(c) Buddhism
(d) Zoroastrianism (Parsiya)
100. Lord Mahavira's original name is:
(a) Ananda (b) Siddhartha RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Sariputta (d) Vardhamana Ans. (b/c) In Buddhism, the Triratna comprises the
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Buddha, the Dharma (doctrine, or teaching), and the
Ans. (d) : Lord Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, Sangha (the monastic order). It is significant that, the
was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Mahavira was born Triratna is a Buddhist symbol and it is also called
in the early part of the 6th century BCE into a royal Threefold Refuge.
Kshatriya family in Vaishali (Bihar), India. His parents In Jainism, the Triratna comprises the right faith
were Siddhartha and Trishala and his wife was (Samyak Darshana), the right knowledge (Samyak
Yashoda. Gyana) and the right action (Samyak Charita).
• Mahavira taught the idea of supremacy of human life Note- This question has been dropped/rejected by the
and emphasized the importance of the positive
RRB.
attitude of life.
• Mahavira's message of non-violence (Ahimsa), truth 106. Which of the following pair of religions and
(Satya), non-stealing (Asteya) and non-possession holy booklets are incompatible?
(Aparigraha) is full of universal compassion. (a) Islam : Quran
• Jainism is divided into two communities, (b) Sikhism : Guru Granth Saheb
Shwetambar and Digambar. Jain literature is very (c) Jainism : Upanishads
vast. Most of its religious literature is written in (d) Christianity : Bible
Sanskrit and Prakrit.
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II)
• He attained enlightenment under the 'sal' tree on the
banks of the Rijupalika river near the village of Ans. (c):The Oldest part of Jain literature is called
Jrimbhik. 'Agam'. Jain composers have composed works of Purana
101. Mahavira________ is considered the last poetry, Charity Poetry, Katha poetry, Raas poetry.
Tirthankara among the Tirthankaras. Upanishad is an important Shruti scripture of Hinduism.
(a) 22 (b) 26 It is an integral part of Vedic wangmaya in which it
(c) 24 (d) 20 describes very philosophically and knowledgeably the
RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-I) nature and relationship of God, God- Brahma and Soul.
Ans. (c):See the explanation of above question.
102. Who was the twenty-fourth Jain Tirthankara 6. Buddhism
(a) Gomateshwara (b) Parasnath
(c) Rishabha (d) Mahavira
107. Gautama (Siddhartha) is believed to have
piously meditated at which place for six years
before he went to Bodhgaya for the final
103. Which of the following is the birthplace of Lord realisation ?
Mahavira in early 6th century BC?
(a) Pragbodhi (b) Kapilavastu
(a) Magadha (b) Patliputra
(c) Vaishali (d) Sarnath (c) Rajgir (d) Itkhori
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. Ans.(a) : Pragbodhi is the place where lord Buddha
104. Parshvanatha who was the Son of a Kshatriya spent six year before attaining enlightenment. The place
and King Ashwasena of Benaras, became a is evidence of Gautam Buddha's efforts toward the
Jain Tirthankara ____. eternal truth. When he realized the truth, he became
(a) 23 (b) 24 Buddha - the enlightened one. Historical developments
(c) 1 (d) 2 have led to change of the name of mountain and now it
RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-III) is called Dhungeswara.
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108. Which of the following is a sacred text related Ans. (d) : The term Viharas generally refers to a
to Buddhism? Buddhist monastery where Buddhist monks live.
(a) Agama (b) Tripitaka Stupa : A relic-filled mound-like or hemisphere
(c) Tanakh (d) Hadith structure used for meditation.
RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-I) Chaitya : It refers to a shrine, sanctuary, temple or
Ans. (b) : Tripitaka means three basket, the traditional prayer hall in Buddhism.
term for the Buddhist scriptures. Tripitaka are of three Grihas : It is a Sanskrit word meaning – 'abode'.
types– Vinay Pitaka rules of monastic discipline for
monks. Sutta Pitaka is a collection of Buddha's sermon. 115. Which of the following is a Middle Indian
Abhidhamma Pitaka is the philosophies of Buddha's dialect that is closely related to Sanskrit, and is
teachings. one of the major languages of Buddhist
The oldest branch of Buddhism is called Theravada. It scriptures and literature?
is practiced mainly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Laos, (a) Sarailki (b) Varhadi
Cambodia and Thailand. (c) Pali (d) Paisaci
109. Which one of the following is a collection of RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-II)
teachings of Buddha? Ans. (c) : The major languages of Buddhist scriptures
(a) Agam (b) Brahmin and literature was Pali. Pali was a middle Indian dialect
(c) Purana (d) Tripitaka that is closely related to Sanskrit.
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 116. Buddha delivered his first sermon which is
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. called_____, at Sarnath to his five disciples.
110. Out of the three Pitakas, the Abhidhamma (a) Dharmachakra Pravartana
Pitaka deals with. (b) Maha parinivana
(a) Stories on Sarnath Pillar (c) Mahabhinishkramana
(b) Buddha's teachings (d) Niranjana
(c) Philosophical matters
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I)
(d) Rules for those who joined the Sangha
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) Ans. (a) : Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at
Sarnath, Varanasi to his five disciples better known as
Dharmachakra Pravartana.
111. Tripitaka -------is the earliest collection of
sermons. 117. Where did Gautam Buddha give his first
(a) Jain (b) Hindu sermon?
(c) Buddhism (d) Arya (a) Kushinagar (b) Sarnath
RRB Group-D 09-10-2018 (Shift-II) (c) Pataliputra (d) Vaishali
Ans. (c):Tripitaka Buddhism is the earliest collection of RRB J.E. –2014
sermons. Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
112. Which religion is the Tripitaka sacred 118. Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon in____.
scripture related to? (a) Kapilvastu (b) Bodhgaya
(a) Hinduism (b) Zoroastrianism (c) Sarnath (d) Patliputra
(c) Jainism (d) Buddhism RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-III)
119. Where did Gautam Buddha deliver his first
113. The 'Tripitaka' is a holy book in which religion
sermon?
from following–
(a) Bodh Gaya (b) Kushinagar
(a) Sikhism (b) Buddhism
(c) Zoroastrianism (d) Jainism (c) Sarnath (d) Lumbini
RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
114. Which of the following terms generally refers 120. The Therigatha is a Buddhist text, part of the
to a Buddhist monastery where Buddhist _______, is a collection of verses composed by
monks live? bhikkhunis,
(a) Stupas (b) Chaitya (a) Dipavamsa (b) Sutta Pitaka
(c) Grihas (d) Viharas (c) Mahavamsa (d) Vinaya Pitaka
RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –14/06/2022 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (b) : The Therigatha is a Buddhist text, part of the Ans. (b) : The Tripitaka is the collection of primary
Sutta Pitaka, is a collection of verses composed by Pali language texts which form the doctrinal foundation
Bhikkhunis. The Therigatha is a collection of 73 poems of Theravada Buddhism. The three divisions of the
written by Buddhist nuns over a period of 300 years. Tipitaka are:
(1) Vinaya Pitaka is said about the monastic life and
121. The Second Buddhists Council was convened in
the daily affairs of bhikkhus (ordained monks) and
Vaishali by ________.
bhikkhunis (ordained nuns). According to rules
(a) Munda (b) Kalashoka attributed to the Buddha.
(c) Sunidha (d) Anuruddha (2) Sutta Pitaka is said about discourses, attributed to
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III) the Buddha and a few of his closest disciples,
Ans. (b) : containing all the central teachings of Theravada
Buddhist Contemporary Place Chairman
Buddhism. Sutta Pitaka, describing a conversation
Council/year Ruler between king Ajatashatru, the ruler of Magadha,
First (483 BC) Ajatshatru Raj Griha Mahakashayap
and the Buddha.
Second (383 Kalashoka Vaishali Sabakami
(3) Abhidhamma Pitaka is said about texts in which the
BC) underlying doctrinal principles presented in the
Third (250 Ashoka Pataliputra Mogaliputta Sutta Pitaka are reworked and reorganized into a
BC) Tissa systematic framework.
Fourth (72 Kanishka Kashmir Vasumitra 126. Name the Buddhist text that comprises rules
AD) for monks.
122. The third Buddhist Council was held by: (a) Tripitaka (b) Vinaya Pitaka
(a) Chandragupta (b) Harshvardhana (c) Abhidhamma Pitaka (d) Sutta Pitaka
(c) Ashoka (d) Kanishka RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. 127. Vinaya and Sutta Pitaka are the compilations
of whose teachings?
123. The events of Buddha's life were given in-------
(a) Gautam Buddha (b) Rishabhadev
(a) Buddhist (b) Triratna
(c) Mahavira Jaina (d) Guru Gobind Singh
(c) Jatak tales (d) Pita
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III) RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) : Jatak tales are works of literature that are Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
about Gautam Buddha's previous births. These births 128. At which of the following places did Gautam
are his lives in which he was human as well as animal Buddha attain self-enlightenment?
forms. (a) Khushinagar (b) Lumbini
(c) Bodhgaya (d) Sarnath
124. Why were stupas built?
(a) They contained sacred relics RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) To hold religious meetings Ans. (c) : Gautama Buddha is regarded as the founder
(c) To worship the Buddha of the world religion of Buddhism. He was born in 563
(d) To keep Buddhist scriptures BC. Bodhgaya is famous as it is the place where
Gautama Buddha is said to have attained
enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under the Bodhi Tree at
Ans. (a) : Buddhist stupas were originally built to house the age of 35.
the ashes or remains of the Buddha and his associates. 129. Hinayana and Mahayana are sects of which
Stupas were built because the relics of Buddha such as religion?
his bodily remains or objects used by him were buried (a) Hinduism (b) Jainism
there. (c) Buddhism (d) Sikhism
125. With reference to the Sutta Pitaka, which of RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
the following statements are correct? Ans. (c) : Hinayana and Mahayana are the sects of
(a) This is the life character of Buddha Buddhism religion. It came into existence after death of
(b) It is related with the conversation between the Gautam Buddha .
ruler of Magadha and the Buddha The Mahayana sect, which means ‘Great Vehicle’ in
(c) This is Buddhist Scripture written in Sri Sanskrit, believed in the divinity of the Buddha. The
Lanka. sect encouraged idol worship in Buddhism
(d) It is about the rules and regulations made for The Hinayana sect, meaning ‘Small Vehicle’ in
the people who adopted the Buddhist Sanskrit, did not believe in the divinity of the Buddha. It
monastic system stressed on individual salvation through self-discipline
RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist and meditation.
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130. The famous Buddhist structure, Dhamekh Ans. (b) : The Adittapariyaya Sutta, Sermon of Gautam
Stupa was originally constructed during –––– Buddha known as Fire Sermon. In this, Buddha
dynasty. preaches about achieving liberation from sufferings
(a) Nanda (b) Shunga through detachment from the five senses and mind.
(c) Kanva (d) Mauryan Dhammachakra Pravartan Sutta is considered to be a
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist record of the first teaching given by Buddha after he
attained enlightenment. Anattalakkhana Sutta is
Ans. (d) : Dhamekh Stupa is one of the most famous
traditionally recorded as the second discourse delivered
Buddhist stupas located in Sarnath near Varanasi in
by Gautama Buddha.
Uttar Pradesh, India. Originally built in 249 BCE during
135. Which of the following is an ancient Buddhist
the reign of King Ashoka of the Mauryan Dynasty, this
text?
massive and prominent structure has over time gone
(a) Vishnu Purana (b) Raghuvansham
through several expansions and additions. This solid
cylindrical shaped Stupa made up of red bricks and (c) Ritusamhara (d) Abhidharma Kosha
stone. RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, translator and traveller Ans. (d) : Abhidharma Kosha is an ancient Buddhist
Xuanzang visited Sarnath in 640 CE during which time texts which contains detailed scholastic presentations of
he recorded the height of the Stupa to be around 91 m doctrinal material appearing in the Buddhist Sutras.
and mentioned presence of 1500 priests in the colony. 136. Jataka tales are related with-
131. Where do we believe that Lord Buddha gave (a) Sikh Religion (b) Buddha Religion
his first sermon, give the name of the memorial (c) Jain Religion (d) Hindu Religion
and which is also called seat of holy Buddha? RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath Ans. (b) : Jataka (Pali and Sanskrit : "Birth") any of the
(b) Sanchi Stupa, Sanchi extremely popular stories of former lives of the Buddha
(c) Shingdar Stupa, Swat valley in both human and animal form. Some Jataka tales are
scattered in various sections of the Pali canon of
(d) Do-Dul Chorten, Gangtok
Buddhist writings.
137. In which state of India can we find the
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. preserved Buddhist caves called 'Karle'?
132. Where is the Buddhist structure, Dhamek (a) Bihar (b) Karnataka
Stupa? (c) Maharashtra (d) Uttar Pradesh
(a) Sarnath (b) Sanchi RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Konark (d) Mahabalipuram Ans. (c) : Among the oldest Buddhist rock-cut cave
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Karle is located near Pune on the Pune-Mumbai
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. highway at Karle near Lonawala, Maharashtra. The first
133. The concept of Bodhisattva is associated with: phase lasted from 2nd BC to 2nd century AD and second
phase lasted for, 5th century AD to the 10th Century AD.
(a) Jainism
It is known for its architectural style.
(b) Hinyana Buddhism
138. Which of the following is not a pilgrim place of
(c) Sikhism
the Buddhist?
(d) Mahayana Buddhism
(a) Bodh Gaya (b) Sarnath
(c) Gwalior (d) Kushinagar
Ans. (d) : A person who has attained prajna or RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
enlightenment, but who postpones Nirvana in order to
Ans. (c) : Important events related with Gautam
help others to attain enlightenment. The concept of
Buddha:-
Bodhisattva is associated with Mahayana Buddhism.
• Bodhgaya is the holy place where Buddha attained
134. Which of the following sermons of Gautama the enlightenment under a peepal tree on the day of
Buddha known as Fire Sermon? Baisakh Purnima.
(a) Dhammachakra Pravartan Sutta • Buddha gave his first sermon in the village of
(b) Adittapariyaya Sutta Sarnath. This event is known as Dharma-Chakra.
(c) Anatta-lakkhana Sutta Pravartana (turning of the wheel of law.)
(d) Brahmajala Sutra • He died at the age of 80 in 483 BC at a place called
RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Kushinagar. This event is known as Mahaparinirvan.
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139. Where was Gautama Buddha born? 143. Which of the following is not among the 4 great
(a) Ayodhya (b) Lumbini goodies of Lord Buddha?
(c) Vaishali (d) Magadha (a) World of sorrows
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) The reason for sorrow is desire
Ans. (b) : Gautama Buddha was the founder of (c) If desires are not believed then suffering can
Buddhism. He was known as the ‘Light of Asia’. He be relieved.
was born in 563 BC in Lumbini, Kapilvastu. His father,
(d) This can be done by following the Eight-fold
Suddodhana was the leader of Shakya clan and his
mother was Mahamaya. His childhood name was path.
Siddhartha. His home abandonment is said to be known RRB Group-D 10-10-2018 (Shift-I)
as ‘Mahabhinishkraman' (grand departure) in Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Buddhism.
144. Where did Gautama Buddha attain
140. _______ was born in 560 BC and died in 480 BC enlightenment/education?
at the age of eighty.
(a) Bodhgaya (b) Amarnath
(a) Mahaveer (b) Harsha
(c) Buddha (d) Ashok (c) Kushinagar (d) Lumbini
RRB Group-D 03-12-2018 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (*) : Gautama Buddha was born in 563 BC and Ans. (a): Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment on
died in 483 BC at the age of eighty. the day of Vaisakh Purnima on the banks of the
Note- Gautama Buddha was born in 563 BCE in Niranjana River under the Bodhi (Peepal) tree at
Lumbini (Kapilvastu) and died at the age of 80 years in Uruvela (Bodhgaya) in Bihar at the age of 35 years.
483 BCE in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Lumbini, After this, he was called Buddha. Buddha gave his most
birthplace of Buddha has been testified by the of the sermons in Shravasti, the capital of Kosala
Rummindei pillar inscription of Ashoka. Janapad.
141. Under which tree did queen Mayadevi give 145. In which Indian state is Bodhgaya located?
birth to Gautam Buddha? (a) Odisha (b) Bihar
(a) Sal tree (b) Ashoka tree (c) Jharkhand (d) West Bengal
(c) Peepal tree (d) Mango tree
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a): Gautama Buddha was born in 563 AD under a
sal tree at a place called Lumbini in Kapilvastu. His 146. Which Chinese scholar lived in Vijayawada to
father Shuddhodana was the head of Sakyagan. study Buddhist text.
Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the (a) Dong Jahongshu (b) Juan Zhang
Peepal tree on the bank of Niranjana (Phalgu) river on (c) Kui weeping (d) Dongfang Shuo
the night of Vaisakh Purnima after 6 years of hard
penance.
142. The foundations of Buddhism are based on ___ Ans. (b):A chinese scholar named Juan Zhang lived in
great truths and organs _____ path. Vijayawada to study Buddhist texts. Chinese Buddhism
(a) Six, Four (b) Two, Eight is the Chinese branch of Buddhism. Traditions of
(c) Eight, Six (d) Four, Eight Buddhism left a deep impact on Chinese culture and
RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-II) civilization for two thousand years. These Buddhist
Ans. (d): Buddha preached four Arya Satya (truths) in traditions can be seen in Chinese art, politics, literature,
relation to worldly sufferings. It is called 'Chatwari philosophy and medicine. More than 65% of the world's
Aryasatyani in Sanskrit and 'Chatri Ariyasanchani' in Buddhist population lives in China. Due to this reason,
Pali. The Chinese scholars used to come to India to study the
Following are the four Arya truths of Lord Buddha- Buddhist text here and the ideas and values of
(1) Grief - there is Sorrow in the world. Buddhists were absorbed in China.
(2) Grief community - the cause of grief. 147. Gautama Buddha used the language of the
(3) Unhappiness - prevention of unhappiness common people in his teachings-
(4) Prevention of grief - Gaminipratipada is the asexual (a) Magadhi (b) Sanskrit
path for redress, Buddha has described the asexual (c) Prakrit (d) Pali
path for liberation from the worldly sorrows.
These are : Samyak Vishaya, Samyak Sankalpa, Samyak
Aajeev, Samyak Exercise, Samyak Smriti, Samyak Ans. (d): Gautama Buddha used the Pali language in
Samadhi. his sermons.
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148. In the Jataka tales, a description of the birth 152. ___ Vastu art mainly consists of chaitya,
and life of ____ is found. Vihara, Stupa and Stambha.
(a) Buddha (b) Lord Vishnu (a) Maurya (b) Buddha
(c) Mahaveer (d) Lord Krishna (c) Hindu (d) Mughal
RRB Group-D 10-10-2018 (Shift-III) RRB ALP & Tec. (10-08-18 Shift-II)
Ans. (a) The Jataka stories are the stories of the Ans. (b):The religious architecture of Buddhism
previous births of Lord Buddha. Which have been developed in the Indian subcontinent. The following
preserved in all faiths of Buddhism. These Jataka stories types of structures are associated with the religious
are described in Sutta Pitaka. These stories give a architecture of early Buddhism, monasteries (viharas),
message of morality, truth, religion, love and relics (stupas) and temples or prayer halls (chaityas) and
brotherhood to the society. pillars.
149. The rise of Jainism and Buddhism saw 153. Buddhist Pilgrimage 'tooth temple' is located
religious unrest in India in the .....century BC. here.
(a) Fifth (b) Forth (a) Malaysia (b) Sri Lanka
(c) Sixth (d) Seventh (c) Nepal (d) China
RRB Group-D 09-10-2018 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-II)
Ans. (c):The period of the sixth century BC was in Ans. (b):Buddhist shrine 'tooth temple' is located in the
many cases the transitional period. Magadha Empire city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. The teeth of Mahatma Buddha
was established during this period. Second urbanization were kept in the former royal temple of Kandy, Kandy
took place and increasing orthodox of Vedic religion, was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. It is included
bigotry and dissatisfaction among shudras gave rise to in the UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
many religions in which Jainism and Buddhism were 154. Where is Borobudur Buddhist Temple located?
predominant. (a) Nepal (b) Sri Lanka
150. What was the name of mother of Gautama (c) Indonesia (d) Malaysia
Buddha? RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Maya (b) Trishala
(c) Kanika (d) Kaushalya Ans. (c):Borobudur is a Mahayana Buddhist Monastery
RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-I) built between 750-850 AD, located in the city of
Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It is still the largest
Ans. (a): Gautama Buddha's mother's name was Maya
Buddhist Vihara in the world. It was constructed during
devi who was the princess of the Koliya republic. She
was married to Suddhodana, the head of the Shakya the Shailendra Dynasty in the 9th century.
clan. She died seven days after the birth of Buddha.
After her death, Prajapati Gautami nurtured Buddha and 7. Zoroastrian/Judaism
was brought up by her.
155. A religion of India-Zoroastrian is mainly found
151. The rules of ethics given in Buddhism are
in which state?
known as ____ and Panchsheel Siddhanta.
(a) Maharashtra (b) Haryana
(a) Panchangik Marg (b) Sastangik Marg
(c) Ashtangik Marg (d) Chatuthrk Marg (c) Bihar (d) Kerala
RRB Group-D 10-10-2018 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
Ans. (*) In Buddhism Lord Buddha preached the Ans. (a): Zoroastrian (Parsi) religion has maximum
Ashtangik marg or eight fold path. Followers of population residing in Maharashtra. The founder of this
Buddhism follow these paths and attain salvation. The religion is Zarathushtra. It is called Parsi in India. It is a
Ashtangik path described by the Buddha is as follows: religion practiced since ancient times in Iran.
1. Samyak Drishti 2. Samyak Sankalp 156. Jed is associated with Zend Avesta:
3. Samyak Vani 4. Samyak Karmant (a) Zoroastrianism (b) Sikhism
5. Samyak Ajivika 6. Samyak Exercise (c) Buddhism (d) Jainism
7. Samyak Smriti 8. Samyak Samadhi RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
The Panchasheel Doctrine of the Buddha gives a
Ans. (a): Zend Avesta is a sacred book of
positive view of life. The following are five teachings
Zoroastrianism. The Zarathushtra (Iranian) was a
of the Buddha.
prophet of Zoroastrianism, his teachings are compiled in
1. To keep the animal away from violence.
a book called Zend Avesta.
2. To refrain from stealing taking what is not given.
3. Sexual misconduct or fornication to abstain from. 157. Which religion do the Jews follow?
4. To refrain from speaking untruth. (a) Christianity (b) Zoroastrianism
5. To abstain from narcotics. (c) Jainism (d) Judaism
Note- This question has been cancelled by RRB. RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (d): The monotheistic religion of the Jews is Ans. (a) : Chandragupta Maurya was the grandfather of
Judaism, which believes that the presence of God is the king Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty. Chandragupta
experienced by human activities and history and God Maurya was the founder of Mauryan dynasty. Ashoka
transmits his message through Prophets. The Jewish was one of the greatest ruler of this dynasty and he is
people consider, Abraham Isuak and Jacob as their main regarded as the first ruler to maintain direct contact with
prophet. 'Moses' Judaism is the religion of the Israelite his people through his inscription.
and Hebrew Speakers. 163. The Lauria Nandangarh Pillar is located in___
158. Which of the following is related to Judaism? (a) Varanasi (b) Kumrahar
(a) Dhammapada (b) Tora (c) Champaran (d) Patna
(c) Guru Granth Sahib (d) Tripitaka RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : Lauria Nandangarh Pillar is one of the seven
Ans. (b):Religion of Jews Hebrew and the Jewish monolithic pillars commissioned by Mauryan emperor
scriptures name 'Tanakh' written in Hebrew. It is also Ashoka. It is situated at Champaran district of Bihar.
known as Talmud or Torah. 164. Which Mauryan emperor led a military
campaign to conquer Kalinga, around 261
8. Mauryan Empire BCE?
(a) Chandragupta Maurya(b) Brihadratha
159. During the Mauryan reign which of the (c) Ashoka (d) Bindusara
following provinces was considered as the gold RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
mine hub in Karnataka? Ans. (c) : The Kalinga War (ended C. 261 BCE) was
(a) Suvarnagiri (b) Ujjayini fought in ancient India between the Mauryan Empire
(c) Taxila (d) Tosali under Ashoka and state of Kalinga, an independent
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) feudal kingdom situated in the east cost in present day
Ans. (a) : During the Mauryan period, Suvarnagiri was state of Odisha.
known for gold mine hub in Karnataka. 165. With reference to the distribution of Ashokan
160. Most Ashokan inscriptions were in the ……….. inscriptions, which among the following sites is
language while those in the northwest of the in the modern state of Gujarat?
subcontinent were in Aramaic and Greek: (a) Sannati (b) Shishupalgarh
(a) Tamil (b) Prakrit (c) Girnar (d) Kalsi
(c) Sanskrit (d) Pali RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (c) : With reference to the distribution of Ashokan
Ans. (b) : Prakrit was the Language used for the inscriptions, Girnar site is located near Junagarh in
majority of Ashokan inscriptions, while these in the Modern state of Gujarat. It is one of the 14 edicts of
northeast of the subcontinent were in the Aramaic and emperor Ashoka, inscribed on large boulders. These
Greek. edicts convey the message of peace, communal
161. Which mauryan emperor had his inscriptions harmony and tolerance.
engraved on rocks and pillars during his reign 166. The sarnath Lion Capital erected by the
from 273/272-232/231 BCE? Mauryan Ruler Ashoka, was made up of ___.
(a) Bindusara (a) Iron (b) Sandstone
(b) Brihadratha (c) Mica (d) Marble
(c) Ashoka RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III)
(d) Chandragupta Maurya Ans. (b) : The Lion capital of Sarnath, is one of the
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I) finest examples of Mauryan sculpture made of polished
Ans. (c) : Ashoka (273/272-232/231 BC) was the Sandstone built by Emperor Ashoka in 250 BCE.
greatest ruler of Mauryan Empire. Ashoka edicts are the 167. Megasthenes was an ambassador who was sent
33 inscriptions engraved on the rocks and pillars. James to the court of Chandragupta Maurya by the
Prinsep was the first person who deciphered the _____ ruler named Seleucus Nicator.
Ashokan inscriptioon in 1837. (a) Chinese (b) Arab
162. Who was the grandfather of King Ashoka ? (c) Persian (d) Greek
(a) Chandragupta Maurya RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
(b) Bindusara Ans. (d) : Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian.
(c) Dashratha He was sent to court of Chandragupta Maurya by the
(d) Vitashoka Greek ruler Seleucus -1 (also known as Seleucus
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I) Nicator)
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168. Which river did Alexander first cross to invade economy. Chandragupta Maurya (322–298 BCE), also
India in 326 BC? known as Sandrakottos or Sandrokottos to the Greeks,
(a) Indus (b) Jhelum was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty (4th–2nd century
BCE) and is credited with the setting up of the first
(c) Chenab (d) Sutlej (nearly) pan–Indian empire. It is significant that,
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Bairam Khan was the guardian, chief mentor, adviser,
Ans. (a) : In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India. After teacher and the most trusted ally of Mughal Emperor
crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila. He Akbar.
then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between 171. The historic Grand Trunk road was built by
the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. Porus was defeated in the several rulers. What was it called during the
fierce battle (Battle of Hydaspes). Alexander captured reign of Maurya dynasty?
Porus and like the other local rulers he had defeated, (a) Uttarapath
allowed him to continue and to govern his territory. (b) Purvi Path
(c) Badshahi Road
169. Ashoka, arguably the most famous ruler of (d) Rajpath
early India, conquered Kalinga. He was the RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
grandson of ______.
Ans. (a) : In around 3rd century BC, as the Mauryan
(a) Samudragupta Empire was flourishing, a road was built to the main
(b) Chandragupta Maurya centre of learning 'Taxila' and later even further upto
(c) Prabhavati Gupta Balkh in Khurasan (now in Afghanistan) from
(d) Chandragupta II Patliputra (now Patna). A Greek observer recorded
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist that Samrat Chandragupta Maurya poured manpower
Ans. (b) :The famous war of Kalinga was fought to maintain this road. This road is mentioned in
between Ashoka and Kalinga King (Orissa) in 261 several ancient texts and appears as 'Uttarapath'
BCE. Emperor Ashoka was the son of the Mauryan (Northern-Road). Chandragupta Maurya of the
ruler Bindusara and the grandson of Chandragupta Mauryan Empire in ancient India, built this highway
Maurya. This war is described in the 13th inscription of along this ancient route called Uttarapatha in the 3rd
Emperor Ashoka and this war was fought after 8 year of century BCE.
Emperor Ashoka coronation. In 16th century, Sher Shah Suri decided to restore
this ancient path and make it more useful. He
170. Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the deployed enormous labour to revive the Uttarapath
Maurya Dynasty. Which of the following and connected his hometown Sasaram to Agra. During
statements about his rule in Indian history is this time, this road was known by many names, eg:
incorrect? Shah Rah-e-Azam (Great Road) or Sadak-e-Azam or
(a) He met Alexander and joined his army, so Badshahi Sadak.
that he could learn the combat skills of In 18th century, as the British came, they
Macedonians. maintained this road and later converted it to a
(b) Bairam Khan was his bestally, mentor and motorable road. They started calling it the 'Grand
guide. Trunk Road', sometimes also referring to it as 'The
Long Walk'. During that period, it was maintained
(c) Chandragupta Maurya is credited with
between Howrah and Peshawar.
establishing the first all-India (approximate)
The road is still in use in modern free India and is
empire
in the form of National and State highways. For
(d) The archaeological evidence of the empire example the road from Attari border to Jalandhar is
shows the existence of several towns and called NH-3 and from Jalandhar to Agra is called NH-
cities, with the most prominent capital being 44 while from Agra to Kolkata it's called NH-19. The
Patliputra. highway is the same route as the Grand Trunk Road.
RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 172. Ashoka the Great, belonged to the:
Ans. (b) : With respect to Chandragupta Maurya, (a) Gupta Dynasty (b) Chola Dynasty
statement in option (b) is wrong because, his political (c) Maurya Dynasty (d) Shunga Dynasty
mentor and chief adviser was Chanakya, also known as RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Kautilya and Vishnugupta, to whom is attributed the
legendary Arthashastra, the pioneering Indian treatise Ans. (c) : Ashoka the great belonged to the Mauryan
on political science, statecraft, military strategy, and Dynasty who ruled from 269 BC to 232 BC.
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173. The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the Ans. (c) : Indica is written by the Greek Ambassador
vengeful Emperor Ashoka to a stable and Megasthenes. He was sent to Chandragupta Maurya's
peaceful emperor and he became of a follower court by the Greek ruler Seleucus Nicator. During his
of– stay in the capital Patliputra, he recorded his
(a) Buddhism (b) Vedanta impressions about India in this book.
(c) Hinduism (d) Jainism 179. Megasthenes was one of the earliest explorers
RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist to come to India. He was related to which
Ans. (a) : The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the country?
vengeful Emperor Ashoka into a stable and peaceful (a) Greece (b) Spain
emperor, and he became a patron of Buddhism. The (c) Egypt (d) Italy
Kalinga War was fought in ancient time between the RRB ALP & Tec. (21-08-18 Shift-II)
Maurya Empire under Ashoka and the state of Kalinga Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
in 261 BC. The Kalinga War is one of the largest and 180. Who mentioned Adhyakshas as the
bloodiest battles in Indian history. Edict 13 of the superintendents of different departments in the
Ashoka Rock Inscriptions expresses the great remorse Mauryan administration.
the king felt after observing the destruction of Kalinga. (a) Kautilya (b) Pliny
174. The most important event of Ashoka's reign (c) Megasthenes (d) Strabo
was the conquest of Kalinga, the modern era RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
____ which proved to be an important change Ans. (a) : Kautilya’s Arthashastra provides a detailed
in his life. description of the Mauryan administration. This was
(a) Assam (b) Jharkhand considered to be the authentic source to draw an
(c) Bihar (d) Odisha account about the Mauryan administration. Along with
RRB Group-D 04-12-2018 (Shift-II) Arthashastra, Megasthenes Indica throws light at the
administration, economy, trade, and society of the
Mauryan period.The Central administration was
175. Ashoka adopted Buddhist teachings after the conducted by a highly skilled Superintendents or
war of ____. Adhyakshas who looked after various departments.
(a) Buxar (b) Kalinga 181. Kautilya's Arthashastra gives us information
(c) Panipath (d) Magadha about ____ administration.
RRB Group-D 01-12-2018 (Shift-II) (a) Gupta (b) Maurya
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. (c) Pratihara (d) Rashtrakuta
176. The famous Kalinga war sent Emperor Ashoka RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-II)
to leave the war and inspired him to adopt Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
Buddhism, when this war was fought in 182. Which Ashokan rock Edict mentions of
Odisha. Ashoka's Triumph over Kalinga?
(a) 261 BC (b) 262 BC (a) Thirteenth (b) Fourth
(c) 260 BC (d) 264 BC (c) First (d) Tenth
RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (a) : Ashoka's victory over Kalinga has been
177. Who was the teacher of Chandrgupta Maurya? mentioned in his major rock edict XIII.
(a) Skandgupta (b) Vishnu Gupta 183. The earliest deciphered epigraphy of Ashoka’s
(c) Vishnu Sharma (d) Kalhan inscription in India was written in which
RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist script?
(a) Kharoshthi (b) Harappan
Ans. (b) : Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the
(c) Brahmi (d) Devnagri
Mauryan Empire in ancient India. Chanakya assisted the
first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
power. He is widely credited for having played an Ans. (c) : The earliest records of Ashoka were written
important role in the establishment of the Maurya in the Brahmi Script. So for, more than 40 inscriptions
Empire. Chanakya served as the chief advisor to both of Ashoka have been found. For the first time in 1837, a
emperors Chandragupta and his son Bindusara. scholar named James Prinsep had succeeded in reading
Ashoka's inscription. The inscriptions of Shahbazgarhi
178. Which of the following books is written by and Mansehra are inscribed in Kharoshthi script and the
Megasthenes? Afghan inscriptions near Taxila and Laghman are in
(a) Harshacharita (b) Malvikagnimitram Aramaic and Greek. Apart from this, all the inscriptions
(c) Indica (d) Yajnavalkya Smriti of Ashoka small stone pillar inscriptions and small
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist inscriptions are engraved in Brahmi script.
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184. James Prinsep, an archaeologist, philologist 189. Chandra Gupta's son ___ was the second ruler
and official of the East India Company, to sit on the throne of the Mauryan Empire.
deciphered Ashokan edicts (which were in the (a) Dhananand (b) Ashoka
Brahmi script) in the year: (c) Bimbisara (d) Bindusara
(a) 1837 (b) 1857 RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) 1890 (d) 1876 Ans. (d) : Bindusara, son of Chandragupta (298 BC to
RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 273 BC) of Mauryan Empire was the second ruler to sit
Ans. (a) : James Prinsep, a British antiquary and on the throne of the Mauryan Empire. Bindusara was a
colonial administrator who was the founding editor of follower of the Ajivak sect, In Vayupuranas, he is called
Journal of Asiatic Society of Bengal, was the first Bhadrasar. Bindusara is also known as Amitraghata.
person to decipher Ashoka's edicts in 1837. These Greek ambassador Deimachus came to his court.
Ashoka's inscriptions are the first tangible evidence of Buddhist scholar Taranath has described him as the
Buddhism. winner of 10 states.
185. _______ deciphered Brahmi and Kharoshti 190. Emperor Ashoka was the son of ____ who
script that were used for earlier inscriptions. belonged to the Maurya dynasty.
(a) Marshall (b) Cunningham (a) Chandra Gupta Maurya
(c) James Princep (d) Wheeler (b) Chandragupta II
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Bindusara
Ans. (c) : James Princep deciphered Brahmi and (d) Bimbisara
Kharoshti script that were used for earlier inscriptions. RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-II)
Brahmi & Kharoshthi scripts were a major part of
Ashokan Inscriptions. Ans. (c):Emperor Ashoka was the son of Bindusara
who belonged to the Maurya dynasty.
186. Emperor Ashoka sent the apostles to remote
places to propagate the ideals of Buddhism so 191. The great emperor Ashoka belonged to which
that people could inspire their lives through the dynasty?
teachings of Lord Buddha. There evangelists (a) Maurya Dynasty (b) Mughal Dynasty
also included his son ____ and daughter ___? (c) Gupta Dynasty (d) Chola Dynasty
(a) Manoj and Sanjana RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Mahesh and Sangita Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
(c) Mahendra and Sanghamitra 192. Whose successor was Emperor Ashoka?
(d) Mandeep and Suhasana (a) Chandra Gupta Maurya
RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-II) (b) Bindusara
Ans. (c):Emperor Ashoka sent the apostles to remote (c) Sushim
places to propagate the ideals of Buddhism so that people (d) Dasharatha
could save their lives through the teachings of Lord RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Buddha. He sent his son Mahendra and Daughter Ans. (b): Emperor Ashoka was the successor of
Sanghamitra to Sri Lanka to propagate Buddhism. Bindusara.
Emperor Ashoka's name is Devanampriya in the 193. Emperor Ashoka engraved the order on stone
inscriptions. His reign was from 273 BC to 232 BC. pillars and stone planks ___ and established
187. Which of the following King was the father of them at the principal places of his Kingdom so
Sanghamitra and Mahendra Varman? that the people could act accordingly.
(a) Bindusara (b) Krishna Dev Rai (a) 16 (b) 14
(c) Ashoka (d) Kanishka (c) 8 (d) 10
RRB JE - 22/05/2019 (Shift-III) RRB Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c):See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b): Emperor Ashoka got 14 inscriptions engraved
188. ____ developed Dharma Vijaya, the policy of so that people could conduct accordingly.
Victory by Righteousness. 194. _____was the capital of the Mauryan Empire.
(a) Bindusara (b) Mahendra (a) Magadha (b) Pataliputra
(c) Ashoka (d) Bimbisara (c) Nalanda (d) Takshshila
RRB Group-D 04-12-2018 (Shift-III) RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c):Ashoka developed the policy of Dharma Ans. (b): The Mauryan Empire was founded by
Vijaya by Righteousness and propagated Buddhism. Chandra Gupta Maurya in 322 BC. He established the
Due to the violence and human destruction in the Mauryan Empire by defeating Dhanananda, the ruler of
Kalinga war, his heart was moved by war and he the Nanda Dynasty. The capital of the Mauryan Empire
accepted Buddhism. was Pataliputra.
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195. Emperor Ashoka, in the 12th year of his reign,
appointed a special officer who surveyed the 9. Post-Mauryan Period
land and maintained land records. These
officers were called____. 200. Which native Indian dynasty issued their own
(a) Amatya (b) Collector coins with portraits of their rulers on them?
(c) Razuk (d) Chalukya (a) The Peshwa Dynasty
RRB J.E. -2014 (b) The Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Ans. (c): The Great Emperor Ashoka appointed a (c) The Satavahana Dynasty
special officer in the 12th year of his reign, who (d) The Pandya Dynasty
surveyed the land and maintained land records and RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
maintained law and justice. These officers were called
Ans. (c) : The Satavahanas issued coins with portraits
Razuk.
of their rulers on them. Satavahana's were also the one
196. The story of which king is the subject of drama to issue lead coins. Other than this they also issued
Mudrarakshas?
silver, copper, bronze coins. This dynasty was founded
(a) Jayachand
by Simuka, with its capital Pratishthana.
(b) Chandragupta II
(c) Chandrapeed 201. Banabhatta was the court poet of which king?
(d) Chandragupta Maurya (a) Chandragupta (b) Harshvardhana
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (c) Ashoka (d) Samudragupta
Ans. (d): Mudrarakashas was composed by RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Visakhadatta. This book throws light on Mauryan Ans. (b) : Banabhatta was a 7th century Sanskrit prose
history, mainly the life of Chandragupta maurya. In this writer and court poet of king Harshavardhana. The
literary text Chandragupta Maurya has been called Harshacharita is the biography of Indian Emperor
'Vrishal' and 'Kulheen'. Harsha by Banabhatta.
197. Which dyansty ended the Maurya Dynasty? 202. Kanishka was related to which dynasty?
(a) Sunga (b) Gupta (a) Chol (b) Pallava
(c) Shishunag (d) Chola
(c) Kushan (d) Maurya
RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a): Brihadratha, the last ruler or the Maurya
dynasty was killed by its commander Pushyamitra RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-III)
Sunga in 185 BC and he founded the Sunga dynasty in Ans. (c):Kanishka was the most powerful ruler of the
Magadha. This dynasty ruled northern India from Kushan dynasty. In 78 AD he ascended the throne and
around 184 BC to 75 BC. It had lived till 109 years. launched a Samvat called Saka Samvat which is used by
Pushyamitra Sunga was the first ruler of this dynasty. the Government of India. 78 AD is also considered to
198. Who was the last emperor of the Maurya be the beginning of the Shaka era, during its reign, the
Dynasty? fourth Buddhist association, at Kundalvan (Kashmir)
(a) Chandragupta (b) Ashoka under the Chairmanship of the Buddhist scholar
(c) Brihadratha (d) Shatadhanvan Vasumitra was held. Kanishka died in 101 AD. He was
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist a follower of Mahayana sect. The last ruler of the
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. Kushan dynasty was Vasudeva.
199. Which statement from the given options is 203. The Saka era was started.
NOT correct? (a) 58 BC (b) 78 BC
(a) Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali. (c) 58 AD (d) 78 AD
(b) The birth place of Gautam Buddha is in Nepal RRB J.E. –2014
(c) Upagupta influenced Ashoka to embrace Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Buddhism.
204. The most famous of the Kushan kings was ____
(d) Charak was the personal physician of Gautam
who was the third ruler in the Kushan dynasty.
Buddha.
(a) Kritavarma (b) Krishnadevaraya
(c) Kautilya (d) Kanishka
Ans. (d) : Charaka was not the personal physician of
Gautam Buddha, but the Royal physician of the Kushan
Kingdom. The 'Charak Samhita' composed by him is a Ans. (d): The most famous the Kushan rulers was
famous Ayurveda text whereas Buddhist scriptures were Kanishka (78 AD – 101 AD), the third ruler of the
written in Pali language. Kushan Dyansty. Its capital was Purushpur (Peshawar).
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205. In the beginning of the____century BC the Ans. (a) : List of foreign travelers to India.
Kushanas established their authority over the Xuanzang (Hsuan Tsang), the Chinese traveller visited
north-west border of India. India during the supremacy of Harshavardhana and
(a) Third (b) Fourth wrote the book 'Si-Yu-Ki.
(c) First (d) Second Fa-Hien, the Chinese traveller visited India during the
RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-I) rule of Chandragupta -II.
Ans. (c):In the beginning of the first century BC (15 Marco polo (1292-94), travelled across southern India
AD), the Kushanas established their authority on the when Rudramma Devi of the Kakatiya Dynasty was in
north-west border of India. The founder of the Kushan power.
Dynasty was Kujul Kadphises who belonged to the 210. Which Chinese traveler visited India during
Chinese community. the Gupta period?
206. The Hathigumpha inscription from Udayagiri (a) Hieun Tsang (b) Faxian
in Odisha was written by the King of (c) It shing (d) Li xiu
Kalinga____. RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Kharavel (b) Mahendra Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
(c) Bimbisara (d) Ashok 211. The Prayaga Prashasti (also known as the
RRB Group-D 12-12-2018 (Shift-II) Allahabad Pillar Inscription) gives us
information about the achievements of_______.
Ans. (a):In Odisha, an inscription found in a hill cave
(a) Srigupta (b) Ashoka
called Udayagiri is famous as Hathigumpha inscription.
(c) Chandragupta-I (d) Samudragupta
It is also called dateless inscription. It was engraved by
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III)
Kalingaraj Kharavel. This article is in Prakrit Language
and has great importance in ancient Indian history. Ans. (d) : The Prayag Prashasti which is also known as
Allahabad Pillar Inscription, gives us information about
the achievements of Samudra Gupta. It was written in
10. Gupta and Post-Gupta Empire sanskrit and composed by Harisena the court poet of
Samudra Gupta.
207. Which dynasty did Harshavardhana belong to?
212. Name the person who had a major influence in
(a) Pushyabhuti dynasty (b) Chalukya dynasty the field of Algebra in India.
(c) Maurya dynasty (d) Gupta dynasty (a) Charaka (b) Brahmagupta
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II) (c) Varahamihira (d) Aryabhatta
Ans. (a) : Harshavardhana (606-647 CE) was born in RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
590 AD to king Prabhakar Vardhana of Thanesar. He Ans. (d) : Aryabhatta was the first of the major
belonged to Pushyabhuti dynasty also called Vardhana mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of
dynasty. Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. His
208. Ravikirti's Aihole inscription speaks in detail contribution in Mathematics was - place value system
the victory of Pulakesin II over; and zero, Approximation of π, Trigonometry,
(a) Kirtivarman (b) Kharavela Indeterminate equations.
(c) Samudragupta (d) Harsha 213. Who was the court poet of King
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I) Harshavardhana?
(a) Ananda bhatta (b) Vallal
Ans. (d) : Ravikirti's Aihole inscription speaks in detail
(c) Jayachandra (d) Banabhatta
Pulakesin's achievements, particularly how he fought
and achieved victory over Harshavardhana.
Ans. (d) : Banabhatta was the court poet of
Harshavaradhana was defeated by Pulakesin II, the king
Harshavardhana. He wrote a book Harshacharita, which
of the Chalukya dynasty.
depicts about the rule of Harsha. Hiuen Tsang visited
209. Who among the following visited India during India during Harsha's reign in 7th century. Harsha is
the reign of Harshavardhana? considered to be the writer of three Sanskrit works -
(a) Xuan Zang (Hsuan Tsang) Ratnavali, Priyadarsika, Nagananda.
(b) Fa Hien 214. Which of the following is one of the nine gems
(c) Ibn Battuta (Abu abdullah Muhammad ibn of Chandrgupta II?
Battutah) (a) Varahamihira (b) Moggallana
(d) Marco Polo (c) Vishakhadatta (d) Brahmagupta
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a) : Chandrgupta II is also known as Ans. (c):Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang came to Nalanda
Vikramaditya. He ruled from 375 to 415 AD. This during the Harshvardhana period and lived as both
period of the Gupta Empire is also called the Golden student and as a teacher.
age of India. In the Sanchi inscription, he has been
221. Name the daughter of one of the most
called 'Devraj'. Navratnas resided in Chandrgupta's
court among whom were Kalidasa, Varahamihira, important rulers in early Indian history,
Dhanvantari, Ghatkarpar, Shanku, Amarasimha, Vetala Chandragupta II.
Bhatta, Kshapanaka and Vararuchi. (a) Lopamudra (b) Rudrama Devi
215. Who is known as the 'Napoleon of India'? (c) Parvatigupta (d) Prabhavatigupta
(a) Skandagupta (b) Samudragupta RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Chandragupta (d) Kumaragupta Ans. (d) : Chandragupta II (380-415 CE) also known as
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Vikramaditya was one of the most powerful emperor of
Ans. (b) : Samudragupta (335 - 375 AD) was the son of the Gupta Empire in northern India. His daughter
Chandragupta I. He was a great warrior and skilled Prabhavatigupta was a married to Rudrasen IInd of the
general of the gupta dynasty. Due to the victories of southern Vakataka Kingdom.
Samudragupta, historian Vincent Smith in his book 222. Vikramaditya is another name of which famous
'Early History of India' called Samudragupta 'Napoleon
Gupta ruler?
of India'.
(a) Kumargupta II (b) Chandragupta I
216. Who among the following during the reign of
(c) Chandragupta II (d) Ramagupta
Harsvardhan came to India?
(a) Fa-hien (b) Alberuni RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Itsing (d) Hiuen Tsang Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 223. Who is the author of the Panchatantra
Ans. (d) : Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist Monk collection of fables?
who travelled over land from China to India during the (a) Skandagupta (b) Ved Shastri
reign of king Harshavardhana to obtain knowledge of (c) Vishnu Gupta (d) Vishnu Sharma
Buddhist scriptures. Fa-hien came to India during the
reign of Chandragupta II. Alberuni came to India with
Mahmud of Ghazni in 1017. Ans. (d) : Vishnu Sharma is the author of
217. During whose reign the Chinese traveler Hiuen 'Panchatantra'. Panchatantra refers to the ancient
Tsang came to India? Indian collection of interrelated animal fables and
(a) Kirtivarman (b) PulaKeshin II was originally written in the Sanskrit language. It
(c) Harshavardhana (d) Vikramaditya was written around 200 BCE and is one of the oldest
RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist surviving texts. The book is called a Nitishastra,
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. which means book that imparts wisdom on the
218. In whose reign did the famous Chinese traveler correct conduct in life.
Hiuen-Tsang come to India? 224. Under which dynasty the rulers wrote their
(a) Harshvardhan (b) Chandragupta II achievements in prashasti?
(c) Ashoka (d) Kanishka (a) Rajput dynasty (b) Gupta dynasty
RRB J.E. –2014 (c) Mughal dynasty (d) Khalji dynasty
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
219. ........... was a Chinese Buddhist monk who Ans. (b) : Under Gupta dynasty, the rulers wrote their
studied Buddhist scriptures in Nalanda and is achievements in Prashasti. An example of Prashasti is a
famous for his 17-year long journey to India Sanskrit poem written by Harishena in praise of the
from 627 to 643 AD.
king Samudragupta. This poem was composed around
(a) Megasthenes (b) Alberuni
4th century CE and is inscribed on the Ashokan pillar in
(c) Hiuen Tsang (d) Fahiyan
Prayagraj.
225. Which of the following kings of the Gupta
Ans : (c):See the explanation of above question.
Empire was also a good Veena player ?
220. Which of these Chinese traveler came to
(a) Chandragupta Vikramaditya
Nalanda and lived as both student and
teacher? (b) Samudragupta
(a) Fahian (b) Kublai Khan (c) Kumargupta
(c) Hiuen Tsang (d) Itsing (d) Chandragupta I
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Ans. (b) : Samudragupta of Gupta dynasty is known as Ans. (a) : In Gupta Empire, there were various names
"Napoleon of India". He took the title of Kaviraj, of Empire “Rajya”, Rashtra”, “Desha”, “Mandala”,
Ashwamedhaprakramaha and Param Bhagavat. He was “Prithvi” and “Avani”. The Empire was divided into
also a brilliant Veena player and inscribed himself provinces called as Bhukti, Bhoga and Pradesha.
playing Veena on his coins. Provinces further divided into “Vishayas” and came
226. Which period has been described as the Golden under the control of persons called “Vishaya Patis”.
Age of Indian history? ‘‘Vishaya” further divided into “Nagaras” and
(a) Magadha period “Nagaras” were divided into villages. “Vithi” was a part
(b) Mughal period of “Vishaya”. A group or collection of villages was
(c) Maurya period called “Pethaka” and “Santaka”. Smaller units of a
(d) Gupta period village were “Agrahara ”and “Patta".
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 230. Who ascended the Gupta throne after
Chandragupta I?
Ans. (d) : The Gupta Period has been described as the
(a) Brahmagupta (b) Samudragupta
"Golden Age of Indian history". The prosperity of the
Gupta Empire produced a golden age of cultural and (c) Shudraka (d) Sri Gupta
scientific advancements. The Gupta Empire founded by RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Sri Gupta, was an ancient Indian realm that covered Ans. (b): After Chandragupta I (319-334 AD),
much of the Indian subcontinent from 319-550 CE. Samudragupta took over the reign of the Gupta Empire.
227. Which era is called the golden age of ancient He ascended the throne in 335 AD.
India? 231. Who was Harshawardhana's Court poet?
rd
(a) The Mauryan Empire 3 century (a) Jaidev (b) Banabhatta
rd
(b) The Chola Empire 3 century (c) Chand Bardai (d) Bilhana
th
(c) The Gupta Empire, 4 century RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-II)
st
(d) The Kushan Empire, 1 century Ans. (b):Banabhatta was the court poet of
RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Harshavardhana. He was a scholar of Sanskrit.
Harshacharitha and 'Kadambari' were composed by him.
Chand Bardai was the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan.
228. Nalanda University is widely recognised as one He composed Prithviraj Raso. Jaidev was the court poet
of the ancient world's great universities and an of Laxman Sen. He composed 'Geet Govind'.
important Buddhist centre of academic 232. After Harsha's death, around the seventh
excellence. century ____ came into dominion as the bend
Which Indian ruler founded it? era of India.
(a) Harshavardhan (a) Rajput (b) Angrej
(b) Chandragupta Maurya (c) Turk (d) Mughal
(c) Kumargupta I RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-I)
(d) Ashok Ans. (a):After the death of Harshvardhana his entire
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist empire was divided into small states in which most of
Ans. (c) : Nalanda University is considered as an the states were ruled by Rajputs from 7th to 12th
important center among the great ancient Universities of century, in Indian history. It is known as Rajput period.
the world. It was established in the Nalanda district of 233. Chandragupta II extended the Gupta Empire
Bihar state by the ruler of Gupta dynasty, Kumargupta to Gujarat in the year____ AD.
I. At the time of Hiuen Tsang, the Vice-Chancellor of (a) 930 (b) 903
Nalanda University was Shilbhadra. Nalanda University (c) 309 (d) 390
was destroyed in 1193 AD by the Turkish General RRB Group-D 03-10-2018 (Shift-II)
Bakhtiyar Khalji. Ans. (d): Chandragupta II extended the Gupta Empire
229. Bhukti, Bhoga, Visaya, Vithi and Mandal were: to Gujarat in 390 AD.
(a) Administrative divisions in the Gupta period 234. The Chinese traveler Itsing had learned
(b) Great saints of the Mauryan period Sanskrit for three years in_______.
(c) Rituals in Aswamedha Yagna (a) Tamralipti (b) Nalanda
(d) Ministers in Chandragupta's durbar (c) Pataliputra (d) Bodhgaya
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (a):Itsing was a Chinese Buddhist traveler. He Ans.(b) : The Hoysala Empire was a prominent South
came to India in the late seventh century. He came to Indian empire from the 11th to 14th centuries and ruled
India via the sea route to the south. While reaching mostly the modern-day Karnataka. “Dwarasamudra”
Sumatra and Lanka, he reached Tamralipti where he was the capital of Hoysala dynasty. Sala was the
stayed for three years and studied Sanskrit. founder of this dynesty.
235. After the death of Harshvardhana, the kings of 240. From the given options, which dynasty
Pratihara, Pal and Rashtrakuta dynasty fought developed shipping ventures in Southeast Asia?
with each other to gain Suzerainty over______ .
(a) The Chalukya Dynasty
(a) Badami (b) Kannauj
(c) Delhi (d) Gujarat (b) The Gupta Dynasty
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-III) (c) The Chera Dynasty
Ans. (b):After Harsha, Kannauj became the center of (d) The Chola Dynasty
various powers Pal, Pratihara and Rashtrakuta started RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
struggle over Kannauj. This tripartite struggle lasted for Ans. (d) : Chola empire existed between Pennar and
nearly 200 years. As a result of the tripartite struggle Cauvery rivers on eastern coast. This dynasty was
Kannauj finally became the possession of the Gurjara- established by Vijayalaya. The Chola navy comprised
Pratihara rulers.
the naval forces of the Chola empire along with several
236. At the beginning of the fourth century, the other naval-arms of the country. The Chola navy played
Guptas established a small empire in ____.
a vital role in the expansion of the Chola Empire,
(a) Vatapi (b) Awadh
including the conquest of the Ceylon islands and naval
(c) Magadha (d) Malwa
raids on Sri Vijaya (present-day Indonesia). Rajendra
RRB ALP & Tec. (21-08-18 Shift-I)
Chola's surgical strike in Southeast Asia was a
Ans. (c):A new dynasty emerged in Magadha, North geostrategic manoeuvre. It was probably India's first
India in the fourth century. The name of this dynasty
surgical strike.
was Gupta dynasty. The founder of this dynasty was
Shreegupta. The credit of restoring the political unity of 241. According to Chola Rock edicts, the land
Magadha that was destroyed after the fall of the Maurya grants made to Gurukula's was known as
dynasty goes to the Gupta dynasty. ______.
237. Which of the following cities was the capital of (a) Brahmadeya (b) Vellanvagai
Gupta Dynasty? (c) Pallichchhandam (d) Shalabhoga
(a) Pataliputra (b) Kaushal RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Kashi (d) Ujjain
Ans. (d) : According to Chola Rock edicts, the land
RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-I)
grants made to Gurukula's was known as Shalabhoga.
Ans. (a):After the fall of the Kushanas several states Brahmadeya was tax free land gift to Brahmans in the
emerged in North India, of which the Gupta dynasty in
early medieval India. Vellanvagai, land of non-
Magadha was also one of them. The founder of this
dynasty was Srigupta, who assumed the title of Maharaj Brahmandeya or peasant property. Pallichchandam
who was followed by the Ghatotkacha. The actual lands are those lands that are donated to Jain Institution.
founder of the Gupta dynasty is believed to be 242. The Virupaksha temple at Hampi is dedicated
Chandragupta I (319-334 AD). The capital of the Guptas to:
was Pataliputra (Modern Patna). (a) Lord Shiva (b) Lord Ganesha
238. Who was the actual founder of the Gupta (c) Lord Vishnu (d) Lord Brahma
Empire?
(a) Chandragupta II (b) Samudra Gupta
(c) Sri Gupta (d) Ghatotkacha Ans. (a) : Virupaksha temple is the oldest and principal
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-II) temple in Hampi, Karnataka. It is located on the bank of
Ans. (c):See the explanation of above question. river Tungbhadra. It has been an important pilgrimage
centre for the worshipping of Lord Shiva.
Krishnadevaraya was a major patron of this temple.
11. South Indian Dynasties (Chola/ Lakkana Dandesha who was the chieftain of Deva Raya
Chalukya /Pallava /Sangama) II of Vijayanagara Empire has commissioned this temple.
243. King Simhavishnu belonged to the ..............
239. What was the capital of Hoyasala's kingdom? dynasty
(a) Devagiri (b) Dwarasamudra (a) Chola (b) Pallava
(c) Mysore (d) Kalyani (c) Pala (d) Chalukya
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Ans. (b) : King Simhavishnu (575-600 AD) was the 249. ......... ruled the region around Madurai and
founder of the Pallavas Dynasty. Its capital was in attained supremacy in the thirteenth century.
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Some other important ruler (a) Rajput (b) Chola
of Pallavas Dynasty were Mahendra Varman I (600-630 (c) Cher (d) Pandya
AD), Narsimhavarmana I (630-668 AD) etc. Bharavi RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-I)
the author of Kiratarjuniyam, lived in the court of king Ans. (d): The rulers of Pandya dynasty ruled Madurai,
Simhavishnu. The last ruler of Pallava Dynasty was The history of the Panday dynasty is divided into three
Aparajitvarman (880-897 AD). phases.
244. Kanchi was the capitals of _______. (1) Pandya Kingdom of Sangam Period.
(a) The Rashtrakutas (b) The Cholas (2) First Pandya Kingdom established by Kadnugon
(c) The Pallavas (d) The Chalukyas (3) Second Pandya Kingdom was established by Sundar
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) pandya. Sangam literature provide information about
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. Pandya dynasty. Madurai is a headquarters city in the
245. The rulers Pulakeshin I and Pulakeshin II were state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The city is known
related to which of the following dynasties? for its ancient temples. The main attraction here is the
(a) Chola dynasty (b) Chalukya dynasty 'Meenakshi Temple.
(c) Kushan dynasty (d) Magadha dynasty 250. What is the main occupation of merchants
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist known as Shroff, Seth, Sahukar, Mahajan and
Ans. (b) : The rulers Pulakeshin I and Pulakeshin II Cheti since ancient times?
were related to Chalukya dynasty. The rulers of this (a) Construction (b) Teaching
dynasty were Pulakeshin I, Kirtivarman, Pulakeshin II, (c) Banking (d) Medical
Vikramaditya, Vinayditya and Vijayditya. Pulakeshin II RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-III)
was the greatest ruler in all these. The Chalukya dynasty Ans. (c):Since ancient times, the main business of
of Vatapi was established by first ruler Jayasimha. merchants known as Shroff, Seth, Sahukar, Mahajan
246. Pulakeshin II was the most illustrious ruler of and Cheti was to operate banking system. The
which dynasty? moneylender or Mahajan used to give loans to the
(a) Chalukya (b) Kakatiya people which were returned after a certain time. These
(c) Pandya (d) Hoysala people ran their business/ commerce successfully.
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist People used to buy items of their need by mortgaging
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. or selling their precious gems (gold silver) etc.
247. ..........became very powerful in the seventh and 251. Who among the following Chola kings is
considered the greatest?
eighth centuries and Kanchipuram was their
capital. (a) Pulakeshin II (b) Rajasimha
(c) Karikala (d) Nandivarman
(a) Pallavas (b) Pratihar
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(c) Pal (d) Chola
RRB Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-II) Ans. (c):The early capital of the Cholas was 'Northern
Manalur' later became Uraiyur and Thanjavur, the most
Ans. (a):The Pallavas were established as a powerful
powerful ruler of this dynasty was Karikala, who
dynasty in the seventh and eighth centuries, whose
defeated 11 kings including Pandya and Chera in the
original founder is believed to be Singhavishnu. He
battle. Karikal established a city called Puhar Pattan
assumed the title of 'Avanisimha (lion on earth)'. The
(Kaveripatnam) on the banks of the river Kaveri. The
capital of the Pallavas was Kanchipuram. main port of the Cholas was Kaveripatnam and the state
Narasimhavarman II constructed the Kailashnath and emblem was the tiger.
Airavateshwar temples of Kanchi and the coastal
252. Which kings of the Pallava dynasty also wrote
temple of Mahabalipuram.
Sanskrit plays?
248. ............was the capital of the Pandya dynasty. (a) Raja Raj Chola (b) Mahendra Varman
(a) Gaya (b) Kanchipuram (c) Rajasimha (d) Vikramaditya
(c) Madurai (d) Dwara Samudra RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-II) Ans. (b):King Mahendravarman-I (600-630 AD) was a
Ans. (c):The history of Tamil Nadu is mainly of three king of the Pallava dynasty. Mahendra Varman-I
dynasties-Chola, Chera and Pandya. The capital of the composed important texts like 'Matavilasaprahasan' and
Pandyas was named Madurai situated on the bank of 'Bhagavadajjuka' and wrote many plays in Sanskrit as
river Vaigai. well.
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253. Which Chalukya king defeated king Harsha of Ans. (c) : Dharmapala, the great ruler of Pala empire,
Kannauj? founded the famous Vikramshila University (Bhagalpur,
(a) Siddharaj Solanki (b) Vastupala Bihar) in the 9th century. He was the son and successor
(c) Pulakeshin II (d) Mulraj of Gopala, the founder of the Pala Dynasty.
259. The famous Konark Sun Temple is attributed
Ans. (c):Pulakeshin II, the Chalukya ruler of Badami to:
defeated king Harsha of Kannauj, on the banks of river (a) King Samrat Ashoka
Narmada in 618 AD. The imperialist ambitions of the
(b) King Rajaraja Chola
two kings made the conflict inevitable.
(c) King Narasimhadeva I
254. Who was the last ruler of the Chola dynasty?
(d) King Raghunath Singha
(a) Rajaraj Chola II
(b) Rajendra Chola III RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Vijayalaya Chola Ans. (c) : Konark Sun Temple was built in 13th-century
(d) Kulottunga Chola III CE (year 1250) Sun temple at Konark is about 35
kilometres northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha,
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-III)
India. The temple is attributed to King Narasimhadeva I
Ans. (b):Rajendra Chola III was the last ruler of the
Chola dynasty. Vijayalaya established the Chola of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE.
dynasty in 850 AD, whose capital was Tanjore. 260. Vindhyashakti was the founder of the........
255. Which Chola king won the Persian conquest of dynasty?
this islands of Maldives? (a) Vakataka (b) Kakatiya
(a) Karikala (b) Rajaraja (c) Pandava (d) Chola
(c) Mahendra (d) Vikram RRB Group-D 17-09-2018 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a):Vindhyashakti was the founder of the
Vakataka dynasty. The Vakataka dynasty was spread
Ans. (b):Rajraja had conquered the islands of Maldives
over the upper part of Madhya Pradesh and up to Berar
under the Persian conquest. The first victory of Rajaraja
was Kerala while the last victory was Maldives. (Andhra Pradesh). Vindhyashakti is mentioned in Vayu
256. Which Kingdoms were ruled by the early Purana and Ajanta Lekh. The most powerful king of this
Chera Dynasty? dynasty was Pravar Sen I. Pravar Sen was the only ruler
(a) Tamil Nadu and Kerala of this dynasty who assumed the title of Emperor.
(b) Bengal and Odisha 261. Who was the first of the Pala dynasty?
(c) Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim (a) Gopal (b) Devpal
(d) Maharashtra and Gujarat (c) Madanpal (d) Nandlal
Ans. (a):Kings of early Chera dynasty ruled Tamil Ans. (a):The capital of this dynasty was Munger. The Pal
Nadu and the states of Kerala. The reign of the Cheras
rulers were follower of Buddhism. Pal ruler Dharampal
began before the Sangam literature era. It included the
established Odantpuri University. The principal kings of
territories of modern Travancore, Cochin, Malabar,
the Pala dynasty were Gopal, Dharmapala, Devpal,
Coimbatore and Salem (Southern) districts.
Narayanpal, Mahipal, Naypala etc.
257. Which Indian king used naval power to
262. Which of these dynasties is not associated with
conquer parts of East Asia?
south India?
(a) Akbar (b) Krishnadeva
(c) Rajendra Chola (d) Shivaji (a) Pandya (b) Pal
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Satavahana (d) Pahlavas
Ans. (c):Indian King Rajendra Chola used naval power RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
to conquer southeast Asia. In the history of India, only
Ans. (b):Pandya, Satavahana and Pahalava dynasties of
the Chola dynasty paid much attention to the Navy. He
south India are famous dynasties, while the Pala
assumed the title of 'Gangaikond Chola'. dynasty was founded by Gopal in Bengal. The capital of
the Pala dynasty was Munger. The next ruler of the Pala
12. Borderline Dynasties dynasty was Dharmapala (770-810 AD), during which
the tripartite struggle began. He established Vikramshila
258. Who founded the famous Vikramashila University and Sompur Mahavihar and renovated
University in the 9th century? Nalanda University. He was succeeded by Devpal. It
(a) Samantasena (b) Ballalasena was during this period that Balaputradeva, the
(c) Dharmapala (d) Gopala Shailendra dynasty ruler of Java, built a Buddhist Bihar
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist in Nalanda. Rampal was the last ruler of Pal dynasty.
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268. From the options given below, choose the one,
13. Ancient Literature and which figure in the play of Kalidasa's
'Vikramorvasiyam'.
Litterateur (a) The love of King Agnimitra for Malavika
(b) The story of Nal and Damayanti
263. The Ancient Indian Epic '______' Stands as the
(c) The story of Dushyanta and Shakuntala
longest epic poem known, and has been
(d) The story of the love of Pururavas and Urvasi
described as the longest poem ever written'.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
(a) The Ramayana (b) The Mahabharata
(c) The Buddhacharita (d) The Bhagawad Gita Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-II) 269. Nagananda, a Sanskrit play which tells the
popular story of Vidyadhar King
Ans. (b) : The Ancient Indian Epic 'The Mahabharata'
Jimutavahana's self-sacrifice to save the Nagas,
stand as the longest epic poem known and has been
is attributed to emperor _____
described as the longest poem ever written.
(a) Ashok (b) Harsha
264. The Sanskrit drama, 'Ratnavali', about the love (c) Chandra Gupta I (d) Bindusara
story of Princess Ratnavali is said to have been
written by ____.
Ans. (b) : Nagananda, a Sanskrit play which tells the
(a) Vishakhadutta (b) Kalidasa
popular story of Vidyadhar King Jimutavahana's self-
(c) Harsha (d) Bhavabhuti sacrifice to save the Nagas, is attributed to emperor
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) Harsha.
Ans. (c) : The Sanskrit drama 'Ratnavali' about the love 270. The _____of Gunadhya is written in the
story of Princess Ratnavali and King Udayana is written Paisachi language.
by Harsha. Besides Ratnavali, Harsha also wrote (a) Mrichchhakatika (b) Panchatantra
Nagananda and Priyadarsika. (c) Kathasaritsagara (d) Brihatkatha
265. Which of the following is NOT written by RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
Kalidasa? Ans. (d) : Gunadhya was the 6th century Indian scholar
(a) Vikramorvasiyam who wrote Brhatkatha. Scholars compare Gunadhya
(b) Raghuvansham with Vyasa and Valmiki.
(c) Nitisara He could have flourished during the reign of Satvahana
(d) Abhigyan Shakuntalam king of Pratishthana (Paithan)
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II) He wrote this book in Paisachi language.
Ans. (c) : Vikramorvasiyam, Raghuvansham and Author Work
Abhigyan Shakuntlam are written by Kalidasa while Dandin Kavyadarsh
Nitisara is written by Kamandaka both are the Subandhu Vasvadatta
contemporary of Gupta era. 5. Banabhatta Kadambri
266. In which of the following languages did Kshemendra Brihatkatha Manjari
Kalidasa write his poem Meghaduta? Somdeva Kathasaritsagar
(a) Pali (b) Prakrit Sudraka Mricchakatika
(c) Hindi (d) Sanskrit Vishnu Sharma Panchtantra
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II) Devichandraguptam Vishakhdutta
Ans. (d) : Kalidasa was a classical sanskrit writer Svapnavasavadattam Bhasa
widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the 271. Who wrote the famous Sanskrit play
sanskrit language of India. Some important works of Svapnavasavadattam?
Kalidasa are as - (a) Jayadev (b) Kalidas
Malvikagnimitram, Abhijyanshakuntalam, Rituamhara, (c) Shudraka (d) Bhasa
Meghaduta, Vikramorvasiyam (The story of the love of RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Pururavas and Urvasi) and Kumarasambhavam. Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Meghaduta means messenger of clouds. It's a poem with 272. Which of the following drama has been written
11 stanzas written in Sanskirt. by Kalidasa?
267. Who among the following has compiled (a) Mricchakatikam
'Raghuvansham'? (b) Ratnavali
(a) Surdasa (b) Kabirdasa (c) Malvikagnimitram
(c) Kalidasa (d) Tulsidasa (d) Devichandraguptam
RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-II) RPF Constable 03.02.2019 (Shift - I)
Ans (c): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
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273. Which ancient Greek historian and diplomat is 278. Who among the following has compiled the
the author of the book 'Indica'? book 'Mrichchakatikam' in Ancient India?
(a) Megasthenes (b) Seleucus (a) Kalhan
(c) Deimachus (d) Dionysius (b) Shudraka
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I) (c) Vikramveda
Ans. (a) : (d) Banabhatta
Books Authors RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-I)
Indica - Megasthenes Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
Mudrarakshasa - Vishakhadatta 279. Who wrote the great literary work '
Rajatarangini - Kalhana Mrichchhakatika '?
Buddhacharita - Asvaghosa (a) Shudraka (b) Kalidasa
274. Which is the sixth of the eighteen books of the (c) Bhaasa (d) Harsha
Indian epic Mahabharata (written by Vyasa) RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
that contains the widely studied Bhagavad Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
Gita? 280. In which language did Aryabhata write the
(a) Bhisma Parva (b) Virat Parva book titled Aryabhatiyam?
(c) Shabha Parva (d) Adi Parva (a) Telugu (b) Tamil
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I) (c) Hindi (d) Sanskrit
Ans. (a) : The Bhishma Parva or the Book of Bhishma RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
is the sixth of eighteen books of the Indian epic Ans. (d) : The book written by Aryabhatta is called
Mahabharata. It traditionally has 4 parts and 122 Aryabhatiyam. It is written in Sanskrit. It was written in
chapters. 499 AD. Aryabhatiyam discusses theories in Astronomy
275. Who was the author of the Sanskrit epic and Mathematics in which the Earth spins on its axis
Mahabharata ? and the time of the planets which were mentioned with
(a) Maharishi Veda Vyasa respect to the Sun.
(b) Maharishi Valmiki 281. Who is the author of the ancient Sanskrit
(c) Shree Krishna grammar book Ashtadhyayi?
(d) Shree Sukhdevji (a) Sushruta (b) Jayadeva
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Panini (d) Surdas
Ans. (a) : The famous epic Mahabharata was written RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-II)
by the Krishna Dvaipayana (Maharishi Veda Vyasa). Ans. (c):Ashtadhyayi is a Sanskrit essay on grammar
Mahabharata is also known as fifth Veda, it is a major written by Panini between 6th to 5th century BCE. This
book of Hindus. It is considered to be the longest epic book consist of 4000 sutras, the science of phonetics
ever written. Its longest version consists of over and grammar that have evolved during the Vedic
100,000 shloka or over 200,000 individual verse religion. This book is generative as well a descriptive.
lines. Mahabharata and Ramayana are the two major 282. Who is the author of Ashtadhyayi, an ancient
Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Sanskrit book?
(a) Patanjali (b) Panini
276. Which of the following ancient texts is also
called Fifth Veda? (c) Ashtavakra (d) Charaka
(a) Shivpuran (b) Ramayana
(c) Bhagavad Geeta (d) Mahabharata Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group-D 27-09-2018 (Shift-III) 283. Panini was a famous Sanskrit______.
(a) Poet (b) Novelist
Ans. (d): See the explantion of the above question.
(c) Grammarian (d) Writer
277. Who is the author of the literary work RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
'Mrichhakatika' ? Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
(a) Sri Harsh (b) Kalidas
284. Which subject is dealt with in 'Sushruta
(c) Chanakya (d) Shudrak Samhita'?
RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Astrology
Ans. (d) : Mrichchakatikam is an ancient Sanskrit text. (b) Medicine and Surgery
This play was composed by Shudraka which gives (c) Mathematics
information about the cultural history of the Gupta (d) Religion and Mythology
period. RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b) : The Sushruta Samhita mainly deals with Ans. (b): Megasthenes (350 BC- 290 BC) was an
Medicine and Surgery and is a treatise in Sanskrit ambassador of Greece, who came to the court of
language. Sushruta is known as 'Father of Indian Chandragupta and stayed here for many years. He has
Surgery', 'Father of Plastic Surgery" and "Father of Brain described what he saw in India in his book Indica.
Surgery' in India. He is a most famous historical physician Megasthenes has given a very beautiful and detailed
and surgeon of the Gupta era, known for his erudite over description of Pataliputra.
medicine and surgery. 291. The Tamil poet 'Kamban compiled the Tamil
285. Sushruta is know as _____. version of which of the following texts?
(a) Father of Indian Medicine (a) Mahabharata (b) Ramayana
(b) Father of Indian Surgery (c) Rigveda (d) Bhagavad-Gita
(c) Father of Indian Ecology RRB Group-D 27-11-2018 (Shift-III)
(d) Father of Indian Paleobotany Ans. (b):Tamil language poet 'Kamban' compiled the
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Tamil version of Ramayana under the name of
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Kambaramayan. This is a masterpiece in Tamil
literature.
286. The original name of Mahabharata is:
(a) Bhrigu samhita (b) Sushruta Samhita 292. The epics of the Sangam period 'Shilpadikaram
and Manimekhalai were written in the
(c) Jaya Samhita (d) Shiva Samhita
language___
(a) Pali (b) Paishachi
Ans. (c) : The Mahabharata in its original version was (c) Sanskrit (d) Tamil
called Jaya Samhita, and it was written by Maharishi
Ved Vyasa.
Ans. (d): The epics of the Sangam period,
287. Who composed 'The Dashakumaracharita' or Shilpadikaram and Manimekhalai were written in Tamil
'Tales of Ten Princess'? language. Shilpadikaram is considered as the first epic
(a) Rahas Bihari Dwivedi of Tamil literature.
(b) Dandin 293. By whom the main text of Nyaya Philosophy
(c) Bhartrhari 'Nyaya Sutra' written.
(d) Budhasvamin (a) Akshapada Gautama (b) Chanakya
RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Kalidasa (d) Ravikirti
Ans. (b) : Dashkumarcharitra is a great Sanskrit prose Ans. (a) : Nyayasutra is the ancient text of Indian
written by Dandin. It depicts the story of Ten Princes. Philosophy. Its author is Akshapada Gautama. This is
Dandin is considered to be one of the eminent the oldest composition of Nyaya Philosophy. This book
personality of Sanskrit literature. Serves as the foundation for the Nyaya School of Hindy
Philosophy.
288. Who wrote Geet Govinda?
(a) Jayadeva (b) Meerabai 294. Who among the following wrote the Sanskrit
play Mudrarakshas?
(c) Raskhan (d) Surdas
(a) Nagarjuna (b) Somdev
(c) Vishakhadata (d) Kalidas
Ans. (a) : The Gita Govinda was written by the Indian RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-I)
poet Jayadeva in the 12th century. It describes the
Ans. (c):Mudrarakshas is a famous historical drama in
touching love story of Krishna and the shepherd girl
Sanskrit. The author of this Sanskrit play was
Radha. The sanskrit devotional poem Gita Govinda is a
Visakhadata. This play provides an analysis of the events
cycle of 24 songs. related to the life of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya
289. Who was the son of Shakuntala in Kalidasa's and the political success of Chanakya. Bharatendu
drama of Abhigyan Shakuntalam? Harishchandra first translated this drama into Hindi.
(a) Bharata (b) Vikrama Visakhadata was a famous Sanskrit playwriter.
(c) Pradyumna (d) Aniruddha Devichandraguptam compositions of Vishakhadatta.
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 295. Who is the author of Panchatantra?
Ans. (a) : Bharat was the son of Shakuntala in the (a) Shri Harsh (b) Vishnu Sharma
drama Abhijyanshakuntalam. (c) Valmiki (d) Kalidasa
290. The author of Indica is: RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(a) Chanakya (b) Megasthenes Ans. (b):Panchatantra is considered as the first place in
(c) Seleucus (d) Derias Sanskrit fables. The author of this book is Pandit
RRB J.E. –2014 Vishnu Sharma.
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296. Panchatantra legends are believed to be Ans. (b):Charaka Samhita is a famous book related to
composed by. Ayurveda. It was written in Sanskrit language.
(a) Mulla Nasruddhin (b) Vishnu Sharma Maharishi Charak has given a detailed and
(c) Raja Sudarshan (d) Tenali Raman comprehensive description of medical science in this
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist book.
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. 302. Which states kings have been described by
297. Who among the following has compiled the Rajatarangini?
ancient treatise Natyashastra of India? (a) Rashtrakuta (b) Kashmir
(a) Vedvyas (b) Manu (c) Bihar (d) Odisha
(c) Agastya (d) Bharata Muni RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (b):Rajatarangini composed by Kalhan describes
Ans. (d): Natyashastra (in Sanskrit) is a text based on vivid description of the kings of Kashmir. According to
Natyakala which was composed by Bharata Muni this, Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir, was established
before the third century. In this book, there is the by Emperor Ashoka, who was an ardent devotee of
impression of Pratibhagya philosophy. It has a Shiva and later changed his religion.
compilation of music, drama and acting in 36 chapters. 303. Which of the following books was written by
298. Who is the author of Pancha-Siddhantika, Kalhan in ancient India?
Brihatsamhita and Sankhya- Siddhanta? (a) Harshcharit (b) Rajatarangini
(a) Aryabhata (b) Brahamagupta (c) Mudrarakshas (d) Vikramovarshiyam
(c) Bhaskaracharya (d) Varahamihir RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Ans. (b):See the explanation of the above equestion.
Ans. (d): Panchasiddhantika, Brihatsamhita and 304. Ancient Indian legal document 'Manusmriti'
Sankhya Siddhanta were written by Varahamihira. was written in ____.
These books have important formulas of trigonometry (a) Tamil (b) Hindi
which are indicative of Varahamihira's trigonometry (c) Sanskrit (d) Bengali
knowledge. His book Panchasiddhantika (Five RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Principles) has given him the same place in the resultant Ans. (c):The ancient Indian legal document Manusmriti
astrology as Kautilya in political philosophy. Panini in was written in Sanskrit. Manusmriti is also called
grammar and Manu in Vidhan. human theology. This book describes about social
299. Who is the compiler of the famous book classes. In this, advice has been given on the topics of
'Tirukkural'? the four varnas, four ashrams and sixteen rites and the
(a) Kalidasa (b) Tiruvalluvar system of the state in addition to creation of the
(c) Kabir (d) Meerabai universe.
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-I) 305. Which of the following literature is not written
Ans. (b):The compiler of famous book Tirukkural is in Sanskrit?
Thiruvalluvar. This book is a collection of 1330 (a) Tirukkural (b) Ratnavali
couplets organized into 133 chapters. Tirukkural is the (c) Rajatarangini (d) Meghdoot
masterpiece of Tamil literature. It is one of the most RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd
revered ancient works in the Tamil language. Ans. (a):
300. Who wrote the epic called Buddhacharita? Book Author Language
(a) Gautam Buddha (b) Nagarjuna 1. Tirukkural Thiruvalluvar Tamil
(c) Hemchandra (d) Ashvaghosha 2. Ratnavali Harsha Sanskrit
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 3. Rajatarangini Kalhan Sanskrit
Ans. (d) : Buddhacharita is an epic poem on the life of 4. Meghdoot Kalidasa Sanskrit
Lord Buddha written in Sanskrit. It was written by a 306. Which one of these was an Indian
Buddhist philosopher and writer, Ashvaghosha who Mathematician?
was a member of Kanishka's court. The book described (a) Bharat (b) Bana
the whole life of Buddha from birth to death in 28 (c) Bhaskara (d) Bhavabhuti
chapters. RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
301. Charaka Samhita is related to which branch of Ans. (c):Bhaskara (600-680 AD) was a great seventh
medicine? century Mathematician of India. Probably he was the
(a) Allopathy (b) Ayurveda first to start writing numbers in Hindu Dashamik
(c) Homeopathy (d) Unani (decimal) method. He wrote commentary on
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Aryabhatta's works.
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307. Which of the following is a medieval Indian
book written on Mathematics? 14. Ancient Period Architecture /
(a) Vastu Shastra
(b) Lilavati
Painting/ Music
(c) Panchadashi
(d) Roopmati 313. Colossal statues of Kushana rulers have been
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist found installed in a shrine at Mat. Which of the
following is that state?
Ans. (b):Lilavati is a medieval Indian text based on the (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Bihar
subject of Mathematics, composed by the great Indian
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Odisha
mathematician Bhaskaracharya II who was impressed
by his daughter's intelligence. Panchadasi is the simple RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
and complete text of Advaita-Vedanta composed by Ans. (c) : Clossal status of Kushana rulers have been
Madhvacharya Vidyaranya. found installed in a shrine at mat near Mathura in the
state of Uttar Pradesh.
308. Who translated Manusmriti into English?
(a) H. G. Wells (b) George Buller 314. The Sun temple at Konark, is popularly known
as the ………. .
(c) Ralph Griffith (d) H.H. Wilson
(a) White Pagoda (b) Black Pagoda
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I)
(c) Bronze Pagoda (d) Golden Pagoda
Ans. (b):English translation of Manusmriti was done by
George Buller. Manusmriti is the most ancient legal
document. Then Yajnavalkya smriti was composed. Ans. (b) : The Sun temple of Konark also known as
Black Pagoda is the 13th century temple dedicated to
309. Harshacharit, biography of King the Hindu deity 'Surya' (Sun). The temple was built by
Harshavardhana, was written by_______. the King Narasimhadeva-I of the Ganga Dynasty.
(a) Kalidasa (b) Birbal
315. _______ is the sanctum sanctorum, the
(c) Banabhatta (d) Tulsidasa innermost sanctuary of Hindu and Jain temple
RRB Group-D 26-11-2018 (Shift-III) where resides the murti (idol) of the primary
Ans. (c):Harshcharita was composed by Banabhatta in deity of the temple.
which he describes the life character of Harshavardhana (a) Vimana (b) Shikhara
and his administration. It is one of the oldest book of (c) Mandapa (d) Garbhagriha
Sanskrit. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I)
310. Who is the author of Harshacharita? Ans. (d) : ‘Garbhagriha’ also known as sanctum
(a) Kalidas (b) Panini sanctorum is the innermost sanctuary of Hindu and Jain
(c) Kalhana (d) Banabhatta temple where resides the murti (idol) of primary deity
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of the temple.
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. Vimana :- It is a pyramidal like structure refers to the
rising tower in the temple architecture of South India
311. The Harshacharitra composed by ............. gives
and this is known as Shikhara in North India.
correct information about Harsha and his
administration. Mandapa:- Entrance to the temple that incorporates
(a) Banabhatta space for large number of worshippers.
(b) Fa hien 316. The style of temple architecture that became
(c) Tulsidas popular in _____is known as Nagara.
(d) Kalhan (a) eastern India (b) northern India
RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-II) (c) western India (d) Southern India
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
312. In ancient times Amar Singh prepared a Ans. (b) : The style of temple architecture that became
dictionary of language words called Amarkosh: popular in northern India is known as Nagara. In
(a) Marathi northern India, it is common for an entire temple to be
(b) Sanskrit built on a stone platform with step leading up to it,
(c) Tamil another unique characteristic is that it does not usually
(d) Bengali have elaborate boundary walls or gateways.
RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-III) 317. Who built the Lingraj Temple?
Ans. (b):In ancient times, a dictionary of Sanskrit (a) Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
words was prepared by Amar Singh named Amarkosh. (b) Rulers of the Rajput Chandela Dynasty
The world's first so called Parallel Dictionary. Amar (c) King Yayati Keshri of Somavanshi
Singh was one of the Navratnas of Chandragupta II. The (d) King Anantawarman Chodaganga Deva
Amarkosh is composed in the form of Shloka. RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : Lingraj Temple was built in 11th century AD 322. ___ was built by the Kakatiya rulers in the
by the Somvanshi king Yayati I. It is dedicated to Lord 12th century and rebuilt by the Qutub Sahi
Shiva and is considered as the largest temple of the city dynasty in the 14th century.
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha). It is built of red stone and is a (a) Golconda Fort (b) Agra Fort
classic example of Kalinga style of architecture. (c) Kocchi Fort (d) Mandu Fort
Ans. (a):The Golconda Fort was built in the 12th
318. The grand temple of Khajuraho was built by century by the Kakatiya kings and was rebuilt in the
the_____ rulers. 14th century by the Qutub Sahi dynasty.
(a) Parmar (b) Chandela 323. Konark Sun Temple is situated in -
(c) Chouhan (d) Solanki (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Chattisgarh
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) West Bengal (d) Odisha
Ans. (b) : The grand temple of Khajuraho was built by RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
the Chandela dynasty. Most of the temples were built Ans. (a) : Konark Sun temple is located in Odisha. Its a
13th century temple dedicated to god Sun.
between 950 AD and 1050 AD. Khajuraho is an ancient
city known for magnificent temples and its intricate 324. Which of the following temples was built by
sculptures located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Raja Raja Chola?
(a) JagannathTemple
Pradesh.
(b) Brihadisvara Temple
319. To which group of temple does Kandariya (c) Meenakshi Temple
Mahadev Temple belong? (d) Lingaraj Temple
(a) Mahabalipuram Temple RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) Konark Temple RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(c) Ellora Cave Temple RRB Group-D 27-09-2018 (Shift-I)
(d) Khajuraho Temple RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : The Brihadisvara Temple was built under
Raja Raja Chola I, a Chola emperor ruling over ancient
Ans. (d) : The Kandariya Mahadev Temple is located at
Tamil Nadu from 985 to 1014 AD. It is 216 feet at its
Khajuraho. It was built by Dhangadev. It is basically a highest point and carved completely of granite.
Shiva temple, whose construction period is 999 AD. Approximately 130,000 tons of Granite was used to
The Khajuraho Group of monuments is a group of construct this magnificent structure of Cholas's period.
Hindu and Jain temple architecture in Central India. The It took 12 years to complete. It was finished in 1010
Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a AD. This is a temple of Lord Shiva in his dancing pose
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. which is also called as Nataraj. This temple is a part of
320. Murudeshwar Temple is situated on Kanduka group of Chola-era temples designated as a World
Heritage Site. It is also called Rajarajeswaram and
Giri in the state of _____.
located in south bank of Cauvery river in Thanjavur,
(a) Karnataka (b) Odisha Tamil Nadu.
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala 325. Brihadeswar ____ temple is in:
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Banglore (b) Thanjavur
Ans. (a) : Murudeshwara is a town in Bhatkal Taluk of (c) Chennai (d) Cochin
North Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-III)
Murudeshwara is famous for the world’s second tallest Ans. (b):See the explantion of the above question.
Shiva statue. The town lies on the coast of the Arabian 326. Brihadeswar temple was built by the king ____.
Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple. (a) Rajendra Chola (b) Shri Vijay
321. The Lion Capital pillar is located at : (c) Prithviraj Chauhan (d) Raja Raj Chola I
(a) Sarnath (b) Dhauli RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Nagarjuna Hills (d) Barabar Hills RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a) : The Lion Capital of emperor Ashoka was 327. Brihadeswar temple is the great architectural
found at Sarnath, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and was monument of the period which is in Thanjavur
chosen as the official emblem of the Indian Republic. was built by _____.
The pillar, sometimes called the Ashoka Column, is still (a) Pratihara (b) Chola
in its original location, but the Lion Capital is now in (c) Rastrakuta (d) Pandya
the Sarnath Museum, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, RRB Group-D 29-10-2018 (Shift-III)
India. Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
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328. Brihadeeshewar temple is a Hindu temple Ans. (a) : The Gommateshwara statue is a 57 foot high
dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Tanjore monolithic statue on Vindhyagiri Hill in the town of
District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It Shravanbelagola in Karnataka. It is carved of a single
was built to grace the throne of––– block of granite.
(a) Chola Empire (b) Mauryan Empire
334. Which of the following is NOT one of the Great
(c) Gupta Empire (d) Mughal Empire
Living Chola Temples?
(a) Gangaikondacholapuram
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
(b) Kampahareswarar
329. The Brihadisvara temple is in which state of
(c) Brihadeshwara
India?
(a) Rajasthan (b) Madhya Pradesh (d) Airavateswara
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Uttar Pradesh RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : Three major temples Gangaikondacholapuram,
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd Brihadeshwara and Airavatesvara, were built in 11st to
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. 12th century. These temples has been declared as a
330. Which type of paintings are found on the walls World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.
of Thiruvarur and Ajanta temples ? Gangaikondacholapuram temple was built by Rajendra
(a) Mural (b) Madhubani I, Brihadeshwara temple was built by Rajaraja I and
(c) Rajasthani (d) Mughal Airavatesvara temple was built by Rajaraja II. The
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Kampahareswarar temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to
Ans. (a) : Mural is a painting applied to surface of a Lord Shiva. It was built by Kulothunga III in Tamil Nadu.
wall or ceiling. Historically, they are especially 335. Who built the Sanchi Stupa?
associated with the fresco technique, where the (a) Ashoka (b) Bindusar
pigments are applied to a thin layer of wet plaster, into (c) Chanakaya (d) Chandragupta
which they sink.Temples associated with this painting RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
are-
Ans. (a) : The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally
Virupaksha temple, Karnataka.
built in the 3rd century BCE by the Mauryan Emperor
Thiruvarur temple, Tamil Nadu. Ashoka. It is located at Sanchi, Raisen District of
Ajanta, Maharashtra. Madhya Pradesh.
Veerabhadreswara temple, Karnataka
336. Which temple is known as 'black pagoda'?
Lepakshi temple, Andhra Pradesh.
(a) Konark Sun Temple
331. Sri Lingaraj Temple is situated in: (b) Shani Shingnapur
(a) Konark (b) Dwaraka (c) Suryanar Temple
(c) Bhubaneswar (d) Tirupati (d) Martand Sun Temple
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) : Lingaraja Temple is situated in Bhubaneswar Ans. (a) : Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century temple
(Odisha). of Odisha, built by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern
332. Which dynasty built the Sun temple of Ganga Dynasty. It is also known as Black Pagoda. It is
Modhera? a World Heritage Site.
(a) Rashtrakuta dynasty (b) Chalukya dynasty Note: Jagannath Puri temple is called 'Yamanika
(c) Pallava dynasty (d) Solanki dynasty Tirtha'. This temple was called the “White Pagoda”
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist and is a part of Char Dham pilgrimages (Badrinath,
Ans. (b) : The Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated Dwaraka, Puri and Rameswaram).
to the solar deity, Sun, located at Modhera village 337. Which of the following pairs is correct?
of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. It is situated on the (a) Khajuraho Temple – Andhra Pradesh
bank of the river Pushpavati. It was built after 1026-27 (b) Tijara Temple– Rajasthan
CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chalukya dynasty. (c) Venkateswara Temple– Odisha
No worship is offered now and is protected monument (d) Lingraj Temple – Madhya Pradesh
maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
333. The Gommateshwara statue at Ans. (b) :
Shravanbelagola is made of which material? Khajuraho Temple Madhya Pradesh
(a) Granite (b) Marble Tijara Temple Rajasthan
(c) Red stone (d) Iron ore Venkateshwara Temple Andhra Pradesh
RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Lingraj Temple Odisha
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338. Name the monument which is a testimony to 342. The Meenakshi Temple is located in:
successful restoration and preservation of an (a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu
archaeological site. (c) Goa (d) Odisha
(a) Palika bazaar (b) India Gate RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Gateway of India (d) Sanchi Stupa Ans. (b) : Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the
Ans. (d) : Stupa is a circular mound structure which is Southern bank of the Vaigai River, in the temple city of
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the
used to keep/preserve the holy remainings of Buddhist
goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati and her consort,
religion. Sanchi stupa is successfully preserved and
Sundreshwarar, a form of Shiva.
restored in different periods.
343. Where is Meenakshi Temple located?
339. What is the balcony like structure built in a (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Rajasthan
stupa called? (c) Maharashtra (d) Punjab
(a) Umbrella (b) Harmika
(c) Yashti (d) Universe
Ans. (b) : The stupa (a Sanskrit word meaning a heap) 344. The temple at Elephanta Caves located near
Mumbai is dedicated to ..........
originated as a simple semi-circular mound of earth,
later called Anda. Gradually, it evolved into a more (a) Lord Vishnu (b) Lord Vishnu
complex structure, balancing round and square shapes. (c) Lord Krishna (d) Lord Shiva
Above the Anda was the Harmika, a balcony like RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
structure that represented the abode of the gods. Ans. (d) : The temple at Elephanta Caves located near
Arising from the harmika was a mast called the Mumbai is dedicated to Lord Shiva. They are most
Yashti, often surmounted by a chhatri or umbrella. commonly placed between the 5th and 7th centuries.
Around the mound was a railing, separating the sacred These consist of five Hindu caves, a few Buddhist Stupa
mounds that dated back to the 2nd century BCE, and
space from the secular world.
two Buddhist caves with water tanks.
340. Which of the following temples was built by the
345. What do paintings at Ajanta caves illustrate?
Pallava rulers?
(a) Mahabharata tales (b) Jataka tales
(a) Kanchipuram Kailashnath Temple (c) Ramayana tales (d) Stories from vedas
(b) Konark Sun Temple RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Lingaraja temple Ans. (b) : The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30
(d) Dilwara temple rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments in Maharashtra
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist State of India. The caves include paintings and rock-
Ans. (a) : Kanchipuram Kailashnath Temple was built, cut sculptures that are described as among the finest
in (685-705 AD) by Pallava rulers, Narsimhavarman II surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly
on the request of his wife. Kanchipuram is located on expressive paintings that present feelings through
the banks of river Palar. This temple portrays the gesture, pose and shape.
dancing posture of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Main features of Ajanta Paintings are-
This temple is an excellent example of Dravidian 1. These were built by the Mahayana sect of
Architecture. Buddhism.
2. Most of these were Buddhist monasteries, though
341. Which part of a Hindu temple incorporates paintings adorned some of them from the inside,
space for large number of worshippers? these caves are dim, and drawings may have been
(a) Garbhagriha (b) Vimana made of lamps and torches.
(c) Shikhar (d) Mandapa 3. These paintings contained the stories from Jatakas
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist and the life of Buddha. Bodhisattva Padmapani is
Ans. (d) : In general, the basic form of the Hindu the most famous painting.
temple comprises of various parts. Some major parts of 4. At Ajanta, the painting methods are similar to the
them are named as Gopuram (gateway), Mandapa European fresco technique. The primary distinction is
(porch or hallway) for worshippers to gather, that when it was painted, the layer of plaster was dry.
Garbhagriha (the inner shrine), the Shikhara (the 346. The Ajanta caves are located in:
exterior tower) and Vimana (mountain-like spire). The (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Chhattisgarh
entrance to the temple which may be a portico or (c) Maharashtra (d) Delhi
colonnaded hall that incorporates space for a large RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
number of worshippers and is known as Mandapa. Ans. (c) : See the explanation of the above equation.
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347. .......... was the Buddhist monument built by Ans. (c) :
Emperor Ashoka in Madhya Pradesh to Famous Temple Location
honour Lord Buddha. Kamakhya Temple,
(a) Dhamek Stupa (b) Bavikonda Stupa Assam
Navagraha Temple
(c) Mahabodhi Stupa (d) Sanchi Stupa Hanuman Tok,
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Kirateshwar Mahadev Sikkim
Ans. (d): The Sanchi Stupa was built by Emperor the Mandir
Great Ashoka in the 3rd Century BC in honor of Lord Mahabali Temple Manipur
Buddha. Sanchi is a small village situated on the banks Nartiang Durga Temple Meghalaya
of river Betwa in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, 352. Where is the Sabarimala temple located?
India. It was designated as UNESCO World Heritage (a) Kerala (b) Odisha
site in 1989. (c) Maharashtra (d) Andhra Pradesh
348. The Indian painting style which has RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
embellishments of pure gold and precious Ans. (a) : The Sabarimala temple is located in the state
stones and depicts Hindu deities. Especially of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to God Ayyappa.
Lord Krishna is: The temple holds a practice of banning the entry of
(a) Madhubani (b) Murals women of age group 10-50 years. In 2018, Supreme
(c) Warli (d) Tanjore Paintings Court by a verdict nullified the ban of entry of women
in temple premises.
353. Rudreswara Temple or Veyisthambala Gudi
Ans. (d) : A classical art form from southern India, (thousands pillars temple) was built by
Thanjavur painting also known as Tanjore painting is a Rudrama Deva. Which dynasty does Rudra
celebration of the region’s rich artistic tradition, named Deva belong to?
after the capital town of Chola dynasty,Thanjavur in (a) Chola (b) Chalukya
Tamil Nadu, India. Tanjore paintings are known for (c) Pallav (d) Kakatiya
their extravagant depictions of deities using vibrant RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
colours and gaudy embellishments, especially gold foil. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Common themes in Tanjore paintings include Bal Ans. (d) : The Rudreshwara Swamy temple alternately
Krishna, Lord Rama, as well as other gods, goddesses, called the Temple of Thousand Pillars, lies in the town
saints and subjects from Hindu religion. of Hanamakonda, Warangal district of Telangana. The
349. In which of the following states is the famous Thousand Pillar Temple was constructed by order of
Sun Temple situated? King Rudra Deva of the famed Kakatiya dynasty.
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Punjab 354. Where are the Elephanta caves located?
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Odisha (a) Bengaluru (b) Konark
(c) Mumbai (d) Jaipur
RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) : The famous sun temple is situated in Odisha.
Ans. (c):Elephanta caves are located at Dharapuri near
It was built by king Narsingh Dev I in 13th century.
Mumbai port, about 11 km from Mumbai, Maharashtra.
350. Sanchi Stupa is situated near the city of ......... Elephanta caves are a combination of 7 caves. These
(a) Bhopal (b) Gwalior caves are located on an island. In 1987 AD Elephanta
(c) Agra (d) Jhansi caves were declared as World Heritage Site by
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist UNESCO.
Ans. (a) : About 46 kilometres northeast of Bhopal in 355. Aihole inscriptions are associated with which of
the following rulers?
Madhya Pradesh lies the Sanchi Stupa, a UNESCO
(a) Vikramaditya (b) Akbar
World Heritage Site, and a landmark structure. It was
(c) Ashoka (d) Pulakeshin
originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor
Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE.
Ans. (d): Aihole inscription relates to Pulakeshin II.
351. The Kamakhya temple is situated in the state The author of this inscription is the Jain poet Ravikirti
of: and it describes the war between Pulakeshin II and
(a) Manipur (b) Sikkim Harshavardhana. Pulakeshin II was the mighty and
(c) Assam (d) Meghalaya famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi whose
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist reign was 609-642 AD.
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356. The painting of Ajanta cave is a proof of _____ 362. Which of the following king built the Sun
era in India? Temple of Konark?
(a) Buddhism (b) Shaivism (a) Narsimhadeva I (b) Vakradev
(c) Jainism (d) Vaishnavism (c) Mahameghavahan (d) Kudepasiri
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB Group-D 17-09-2018 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a):The caves have been cut out from a mountain RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
in a horseshoe shape around the Wangorah River. The Ans. (a):The Sun Temple of Konark, was built in the
caves of Ajanta can be dated from 2nd century BCE to 13th century which is located in the present state of
650 CE. These caves are related with Buddhism and Puri, Odisha. It is also known as Black Pagoda. The Sun
Jataka Tales. temple was built by the great ruler of the Ganga
357. What do the paintings of Ajanta Portray? Dynasty, Narasimhadeva I in about 1250 AD. This
(a) Mahabharata (b) Raslila world famous monument was declared as a World
(c) Jataka stories (d) Rashtrakuta Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984 AD. It is known for
RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-III) its grandeur and famous for texture.
Ans. (c):See the explanation of above question. 363. Which of the following Temples was also called
Black Pagoda by European sailors?
358. In which state are the caves of Ajanta and
Ellora located? (a) Konark Temple
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Maharashtra (b) Jagannath Temple
(c) Manipur (d) Uttar Pradesh (c) Brahmeshwar Temple
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) Mukteshwar Temple
Ans. (b):Ajanta and Ellora caves are located near RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-III)
Aurangabad city of Maharashtra. These caves are built by Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
cutting large rocks. There are 30 caves in Ajanta and 34 364. The Temples of Ellora was built by___
caves in Ellora. The caves of Ajanta are built in the shape (a) Chera rulers (b) Pandayas
of a horseshoe located on the Sahyadri hills. These caves (c) Chola rulers (d) Rashtrakutas
dated back from 200 BC to 650 AD. Religious arts RRB Group-D 27-11-2018 (Shift-I)
related to Buddhism are depicted to the walls of these
caves. These caves are among the earliest architecture Ans. (d): The temples of Ellora was built by the
of cave painting and sculpture. Ellora caves are made by Rashtrakuta rulers. Ellora (Maharashtra) has 34 rock
cutting about 30 basaltic rocks. The faith of Hindu, Jain caves. Cave number 16 depicts the Lord Shiva temple.
and Buddhist religions is found in these caves. They The Dravidian style Kailash Temple was built by
were built by the rulers of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna I.
359. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are among the 365. Who constructed the Jagannath Temple in
finest examples of ____ religions earliest Puri?
architecture, cave painting and sculpture. (a) Anantavarman Chodagung
(a) Buddha (b) Hindu (b) Narasimhavaramana
(c) Jain (d) Rajput (c) Adityavarmana
RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-I) (d) Parmeshwarvarmana
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
Ans. (a) : Shri Jagannath Temple of Puri is a Hindu
360. Where is Ajanta caves, which is about 30 rock
Temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Shri Krishna). It
cut intellectual caves, which are 'the finest
living examples of Indian art, especially in is located in the coastal city of Puri in the Indian state of
painting? Odisha. The word Jagannath means lord of the world.
(a) Amravati, Maharashtra This city is called Jagannathpuri or Puri. This temple
(b) Aurangabad, Maharashtra was built by Kalinga king Anantvarman Chodagung
(c) Pune, Maharashtra Dev.
(d) Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 366. Famous Somnath Temple is located in ___?
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-III) (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Uttar Pradesh
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (c) Gujarat (d) Rajasthan
361. How ancient was the caves of Ajanta in RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, in which Ans. (c):The Somnath Temple is located in the
Buddhist caves were cut by about 30 rocks? Kathiawar region of Gujarat (Saurashtra). It is also called
(a) 8th century BC (b) 2nd century BC Somnath Jyotirlinga. In this very region, Lord Krishna
(c) 6th century BC (d) 7th century BC finished his male leela after killing the 'Yadu dynasty'. In
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 1024 Mahmud of Ghazani plundered the diamonds and
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. jewels of the Somnath temple.
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367. Somnath Temple is located at the western coast 372. Which dynasty built the famous Khajuraho
of ____ in India. temples in the 10th and 11th centuries?
(a) Goa (b) Gujarat (a) Chola (b) Pandya
(c) Kerala (d) Maharashtra (c) Chalukya (d) Chandel
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-I) RRB JE - 28/05/2019 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
368. Which of the following is a marble temple built 373. Where are the monuments of Khajuraho
by Vimal shah? found?
(a) Dilwara Temple (a) Maharashtra (b) Bihar
(b) Brihadeeswara Temple (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Gujarat
(c) Omkareshwar Temple
(d) Ranakpur Adinath Temple Ans. (c):See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 374. Mahabodhi Temple or Mahajagriti Temple is a
Buddhist Temple located in ___.
Ans. (a):The Dilwara Jain Temple at Mount Abu was
(a) Tamilnadu (b) Bihar
constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries during
(c) Maharashtra (d) Andhra Pradesh
the reign of the Chalukya Dynasty. The walls, pillars
and gates of these temples are made of white marbles RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
on which unprecedented and incomparable carving has Ans. (b):Mahabodhi Temple is a famous Buddhist
been done. This temple complex is a group of five Vihara located in Bodhgaya, in state of Bihar. UNESCO
temples including the construction of Sri Adinath has declared it a World Heritage Site. This Vihara is at
Temple or Vimal Vasahi Temple. This temple was built the same place where Gautam Buddha attained
enlightenment in the 6th century BC.
by Vimal Shah, the minister of Solanki (Chalukya) ruler
of Gujarat. 375. The Mahabodhi Temple complex is one of the
four sacred sites belonging to the lord Buddha
369. Karley famous for Buddhist caves is located? is located in _____.
(a) Maharashtra (b) Uttar Pradesh (a) Bihar (b) Tamilnadu
(c) Uttrakhand (d) Madhya Pradesh (c) Karnataka (d) Delhi
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a):Karley is famous for the Buddhist caves located 376. Name the monument which includes an
in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are generally impressive series of nine Hindu temples as well
Chaitya caves which were built in between 2 BC to 2 AD as a temple of Virupaksha, a Jain holy place
and from 5th century to 10th century. Karley's Chaitya with a masterpiece and is located in Bagalkot,
was mainly built in the Satvahana Period. Karnataka?
370. Among the Buddhist caves, the best preserved (a) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
cave is Karley caves which is located in ____ of (b) Group of Monuments at Hampi
the following states. (c) Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
(a) Bihar (b) Uttar Pradesh (d) Group of Monuments at Khajuraho
(c) Maharashtra (d) Uttrakhand RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c):Pattadakal monument complex is located in a
town called Pattadakal in the state of Karnataka, India.
Here the Chalukya rulers built many temples in the
371. Which type of architecture does Khajuraho seventh and eighth centuries. Today there are 9 temples
temple reflects? related to Hinduism and a Jain Dharmshala. It was
(a) Greek style (b) Bhumija style declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
(c) Baser style (d) Nagar style 377. Which of the following king built Gangaikonda
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I) Cholapuram temple?
Ans. (d): Khajuraho temple is located in Chhatarpur (a) Rajendra Chola I (b) Kulotung Chola III
district of Madhya Pradesh. These temples were built by (c) Raja Raj Chola III (d) Vikram Chola
Chandel Rulers from 950 to 1050 AD. These temples RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
are constructed in Nagar style, which is famous for its Ans. (a):Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple is located at
architectural style, artistic art work and erotic Thanjavur (Tanjore) in Tamil Nadu. It is known for its
sculptures. The Temple of Kandariya Mahadev is the architectural and fine work of genius. In the early 11th
best among the temples here. It has been declared as century the temple was built by Rajendra Chola I who
World Heritage Site in 1986 AD by UNESCO. was the son and successor of Raja Raj Chola.
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378. Which of the following caves was excavated by Ans. (c):The Kailashnatham Temple (Rajasideshwara
king Kharavel? temple) of Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) was built by
(a) Caves of Ajanta (b) Caves of Ellora Narasimha Varman II (680-720 AD), the ruler of
(c) Kanehri caves (d) Khandagiri caves Pallava dynasty.
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 384. The original place of 'Tantric Yogini' cult is
Ans. (d): Kalinga king Kharavel had excavated the believed to be........
caves of Khandagiri. These caves depict the influences (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar
of Jain and Buddhism in the Odisha region. The number (c) Odisha (d) Rajasthan
of caves of Khandagiri is 15 and their height is 110 feet. RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
379. During which of the following empires Ans. (c):Odisha is believed to be the original place of
Chennakesava Temple was built? Tantrik Yogini cult. Today there are only four Chausath
(a) Hoysal (b) Yadav yogini temples in India and others have been destroyed.
(c) Chola (d) Pal Two of these four are in Madhya Pradesh (Khajuraho
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist and Bhedaghat) and two in Odisha (Hirapur and
Ans. (a):Chennakesava Temple is located in Belur, a Ranipur Jhariyal).
small town in the Hassan district of Karnataka, situated 385. Gandhara art is a Buddhist visual art style,
on the banks of the Yagachi River. Chennakesava which was developed in the first century BC
temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala and 4th century BC prospered in the empire of
architecture. This temple was built by Hoysala ruler __.
Vishnuvardhan in 1117 AD. (a) Kushana (b) Gupta
380. Who built the famous stupa of Sanchi? (c) Pallava (d) Maurya
(a) Bindusara RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Ashoka Ans. (a):Gandhara art is also called Greek-Buddhist art
(c) Chandragupta Maurya because in this art the Indian subjects were expressed in
(d) Kanishka Greek manner. Gandhara art generally developed from
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the first century to the middle of the fourth century,
Ans. (b):The famous stupa of Sanchi was originally during the Kushana Dynasty rulers.
built by king Ashoka in 3rd century BC. 386. Where is Shravanbelagola located?
381. A group of monuments were built at (a) Odisha (b) Kerala
Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu by - (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Karnataka
(a) By cholas (b) By Pandyas RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) By Chalukyas (d) By Pallavas Ans. (d): Shravanbelagola is located in the city of
Mysore in the state of Karnataka. The main centre of
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage IInd
attraction here is the Gomateshwar/Bahubali statue.
Ans. (d): The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram Bahubali was the first Tirthankara to attain salvation. In
in Tamil Nadu was constructed by Pallavas. Ancient times, this place was a great centre of Jainism
382. Shore temple is located at- culture. According to Jain Anushruti, the Mauryan
(a) Mahabalipuram (b) Tiruvanantpuram emperor Chandragupta abandoned his kingdom and
(c) Dwarka (d) Visakhapatnam spent his last days at Shravanbelagola in Mysore.
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 387. Choose a histrorical place that is not in
Ans. (a):The Shore temple is one of the masterpiece of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh?
ancient monuments of Mahabalipuram. This temple gets (a) Jaivilas Mahal
its name from its location on the coromandel coast (b) Rani Laxmibai's Samadhi
overseeing the Bay of Bengal. This temple was (c) Golkonda Fort
constructed in Dravidian style of architecture around 7th (d) Teli Temple
to 8th century. It was built under the rule of King RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Narsimha Varman. Ans. (c):Golconda fort is located in the western part of
383. In whose reign was the Kailashnatham temple Hyderabad city and is about 9 km from the Hussain
at Kanchipuram built? Sagar lake. This fort was built by the Kakatiya dynasty
(a) Pandya (b) Chola in the 13th century. Golconda fort is considered one of
(c) Pallava (d) Chera India's most outstanding citadels. It epitomizes the
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd sumptuous 'Nawabi' culture of the time.
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388. Name the Shiva temple near Taliparamba in 392. Jantar Mantar in Delhi was built by Maharaja
Kerala, where women are allowed to enter only ____.
after 8 pm. A unique feature of this temple is (a) Jai Singh Ist of Jaipur
the absence of a flagstaff. (b) Jai Singh IInd of Jaipur
(a) Rajarajeshwara Temple (c) Ram Singh Ist
(d) Bishan Singh
(b) Rameswaram Mahadeva temple
(c) Mallikarjun Temple Ans. (b):Jantar Mantar of Delhi was built by Maharaja
(d) Gokarnanatheshwara Temple Sawai Jai Singh II in 1724 AD. Similar observatories
RRB NTPC 20.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist were built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Delhi, Jaipur,
Ans. (a) : Sri Rajarajeswara Temple is a Shiva temple Ujjain, Mathura and Varanasi.
located in Maitriramba in Kannur district of Kerala 393. What is Jantar Mantar made by Maharaja
India. The temple is regarded as one of the existing 108 Sawai Jai Singh?
ancient Shiva Temples of Kerala. As per the custom, (a) Landscape
only men enter the temple during daytime. Women are (b) Museum
allowed to enter only after 8 pm. (c) Fort
(d) Asronomical observatory
389. On which hill is the famous Tirumala temple RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-III)
situated? Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Sheshadri (b) Neeladri
394. In how many cities did Maharaja Jai Singh II
(c) Narayanadri (d) Venkatadri
built the Jantar Mantar?
(a) Five (b) Three
Ans. (d): The famous Tirumala temple which is one of (c) One (d) Two
the richest temples in India and a very sacred Hindu RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd
pilgrimage site lies on the Venkatadri hill in the state of
Andhra Pradesh. It is constructed in Dravidian
architecture and is believed to be constructed over a 395. Tower of Victory, Vijay stambha is located in
____.
period of time starting from 300 AD. It is also known
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Rajasthan
by other names like Tirupati Balaji Temple, Tirupati
(c) Odisha (d) Bihar
Temple and Tirumala Temple. It is dedicated to lord
Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu and known by many
Ans. (b):Vijay Stambha (Victory tower) at Chittorgarh
other names such as Balaji Govinda and Srinivasa. in Rajasthan was built by Maharana Kumbha to
390. Pilgrims took an oath of cleanliness during the commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khalji of Malwa
Sabarimala religious visit to the state of.......... . in 1437. The construction of tower was done in 1448.
(a) Karnataka (b) Kerala This amazing and beautiful tower has 9 floors having
(c) Telangana (d) Tamil Nadu height is 37 meters.
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-III) 396. Tower of Victory, Vijay stambha is located in-
Ans. (b): Sabarimala Temple is a Hindu pilgrimage (a) Chauhan (b) Sisodiya
centre located at the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the (c) Hada (d) Rathore
western ghat mount ranges of Pathanamthitta district, RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
Kerala, India. It is one of the largest annual pilgrimage Ans. (b):Chittorgarh was the capital of Sisodiya
sites in the world with an estimate of over 40 to 50 dynasty. The progenitor of Sisodiya clan was Rana
million devotees visiting every year. It is dedicated to Hammir Dev. The Chief ruler of Sisodiya dynasty were
Lord Ayyappa, the God of growth. Rana Kumbha, Rana Sangram Singh and Maharana
Pratap.
397. Which among these is not related with slave
15. Rajput Dynasty Dynasty?
(a) Iltutmish (b) Kaikubad
391. The temples at Khajuraho were built during (c) Hammir (d) Balban
which dynastry? RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-II)
(a) Lodhi dynasty (b) Chandella dynasty Ans. (c):Hammir did not belong to the Slave dynasty.
(c) Ghazni Dynasty (d) Gupta Dynasty Hammir Dev Chauhan was a descendant of Prithviraj
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-III) Chauhan. He ruled Ranthambhore from 1282 to 1301
AD. The classical rule of Hammir Dev is considered to
Ans.(b) : The temples at Khajuraho were built during be the immortal heroic history of the Chauhan period.
the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee Hammir Dev Chauhan is also called 'Karna' of the
between 950 and 1050. Chauhan period.
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398. Raja Bhoj, a prominent proponent of literature Ans. (c) : The first papermaking process was
was associated with which dynasty? documented in China during the Eastern Han period
(a) Chalukya (b) Chola (25–220 CE) traditionally attributed to the court of Cai
(c) Parmara (d) Pala Lun.
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 404. Which of the following ancient Indian
philosopher mentioned about the smallest
Ans. (c):Raja Bhoj a well known proponent of literature particle of matter and named it 'Atom' ?
was associated with the Parmar dynasty. The Parmar (a) Charak (b) Kanad
dynasty king ruled in Dharanagri, the capital of Malwa (c) Baudhyana (d) Varahamihira
from the 9th century to the first half of the 14th century. RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
399. Who was the founder of Pratihara dynasty? Ans. (b) : Maharishi Kanad, founder of Vaisheshika
(a) Narsimha Dev 1st (b) Ramchandra school of Indian philosophy suggested that all matter
(c) Harishchandra (d) Harshvardhana is composed of very small particles. He named these
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018 (Shift-I) as paramanu, these were indivisible according to him.
These paramanu exhibited two states, state of motion
Ans. (c):The Pratihara dynasty was the most famous and state of absolute rest.
dynasty among the Rajputs of the Agnikul. The
405. Which Indian state was in ancient history
founder of the Partihara dynasty was King
known as Kamarupa?
Harishchandra, who was a Brahmakshatri. His capital (a) Assam (b) Bihar
was Kannauj. The real founder of the dynasty under the (c) Odisha (d) West Bengal
Gwalior inscription was Nagabhatta I.
400. Who among the following defeated Ans. (a) : The present state of India, Assam was
Muhammad Ghori of Ghori dynasty in referred to as Kamarupa in many of the ancient Indian
Kayadara village near mount Abu? literature. It was also known as Pragjyotishpur due to
(a) Bhimdev Solanki I (b) Kulotung Chola I the astrology (Jyotishshashtra) practices that prevailed
(c) Bhimdev Solanki II (d) Kulotung Chola II in this part of the country during that time. It was
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist established in the Brahmaputra Valley in 13th century.
Ans. (c):Bhimdev Solanki II, defeated Muhammad Ghori 406. In which state did the ancient Kingdom of
of Ghori dynasty in the village of Kayadara near Mount Kamarupa exist?
Abu. (a) Rajasthan (b) Manipur
(c) Assam (d) Kerala
16. Ancient Period Miscellaneous Ans. (c):See the explanation of above question.
407. Which one of the following is a part of six
401. Which of the following branches of language schools of Indian philosopy?
does NOT belong to the Indo-European family (a) Padam (b) Astika
of languages? (c) Shruti (d) Yoga
(a) Germanic (b) Finno-Ugric
Ans. (d) : Yoga, as a separate school of Philosophy
(c) Celtic (d) Italic
which has been included as one of the six orthodox
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II) schools in medieval era. The other schools are
Ans. (b):Finno-Ugric does not belong to Indo-European Samkhya, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta.
family of language. The ethical theory of Yoga philosophy is based on
402. In which of the following cities is the Yamas and Niyamas. Every year 21st June is observed
as International Yoga Day.
Mahakaleshwara temple is situated ?
(a) Ujjain (b) Varanasi 408. What is meant by Epigraphy?
(a) Study of skeletons
(c) Bhubneshwara (d) Bhopal
(b) Study of inscriptions
(c) Study of maps
Ans. (a) : Mahakaleshwara temple is located in the (d) Study of coins
ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
India. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The
Ans.(b): Epigraphy is related to study and interpretation
temple is situated on the bank of the holy river Shipra. of ancient inscriptions.
403. Who invented paper? Osteology is related to study of structure & function of
(a) Mahaveeracharya (b) Baudhayan skeleton.
(c) Cai Lun (d) Varahamihira Numismatics is related to study of coins.
RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Cartography is related to study of maps.
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409. The famous Gol Gumbaz is located in: 413. The name India is derived from ____ river.
(a) Punjab (b) Rajasthan (a) Sindhu (Indus) (b) Irawadi
(c) Karnataka (d) Gujarat (c) Brahmaputra (d) Ganga
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) : Gol Gumbaz, a work of architectural genius, Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
is the most famous monument in Vijayapura, 414. The Mahabharata war lasted for ___days.
Karnataka. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (a) 17 (b) 18
(ruled 1627–1656). It is the country's largest and the (c) 19 (d) 21
world's second largest dome, unsupported by any RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
pillars. This mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah was Ans. (b):The Mahabharata epic was composed by Ved
constructed in 1656 by architect Yaqut of Dabul. Vyas. The Mahabharata describes the fierce battle
410. Who was the grandson of Bhim and Hidimba which took place between Kauravas and Pandavas. This
as per Mahabharata? battle of Mahabharata lasted for 18 days. In this battle
(a) Barbarika (b) Iravan the 7 Akshohini army of Pandavas got victory over the
(c) Parikshit (d) Babruvahana 11 Akshohini army of Kauravas.
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 415. The concept of ____ is based on superstitious
Ans. (a) : As per Mahabharata, Barbarika was the son beliefs.
of Ghatotkacha and the grandson of Hidimba and (a) Checker (b) Solitaries
Bheem. His mother was Mata Ahilyavati (daughter of (c) Chess (d) Snake and ladder
Basuki Naag).From the childhood itself, Barbarika was RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
a very courageous warrior. Krishna Dvaipayana Veda Ans. (d): The concept of snake and ladder is based on
Vyas wrote Mahabharata. The festival of Guru superstitious beliefs. It was invented in India in the
Purnima is dedicated to Veda Vyas. second century BC. In India, it is called 'Moksh Patam'
411. The name Bharat is used as a title for India in or 'Param Padam'. Earlier it was used to teach children
the Indian Constitution, which is mentioned in the basic principles of Hinduism.
part of the Indian epic as the legend of the 416. ____ was the first to establish the city of Delhi
ancient mythological emperor 'Bharata'. and named it Indraprastha.
(a) Upanishad (b) Geeta (a) Portuguese (b) Kauravas
(c) Ramayana (d) Mahabharata (c) Mughals (d) Pandavas
RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-I) RRB ALP & Tec. (14-08-18 Shift-II)
Ans. (d): It is believed that our country was named as Ans. (d): Officially the National Territory of New Delhi
India in the name of Bharata. Many Bharatas are is a Union Territory and metropolis of India. Being the
mentioned in history and puranas. First Bharat, son of National Capital, the headquarters of the three, central
Jain Tirthankara Rishabhdeva who was known to be government units, executive, parliament and judiciary
Bharata. The second Bharat is the brother of Lord are established in New Delhi situated on the bank of
Rama, the third is Bharatmuni, the creator of river Yamuna, the city has a glorious mythological
Natyashashtra and the fourth is Bharata, the son of history. During the Mahabharata period, the city of
Dushyant and Shakuntala. In the dynasty of Dushyant's Delhi was first established by Pandavas and named this
son, Bharat later came Kauravas and Pandavas. Ved city as Indraprastha.
Vyas who wrote the saga of the war between Kauravas 417. Which of the following is a philosophical
and Pandavas which was called as Mahabharata. Thus theory that recognizes only what can be
the origin of the word Bahrat is consideredd from the verified scientifically or whose logical or
Mahabarata epic. mathematical verification is possible and thus
412. ____ name is derived from Greek which means it rejects the metaphysics and theism?
'the area across the Indus River'. (a) Structural Feasibility
(a) Bharat (b) Jambudweep (b) Symbolic Interaction
(c) Aryavrat (d) Bharatwarsh (c) Dissension
RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-III) (d) Positivism
Ans.(a): The name 'Bharat' was mainly named after RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Bharat, the son of Rishabhdev. The word 'India' comes Ans. (d): Positivism is a philosophical theory that
from the Greek language, which means the region recognizes only that can be verified scientifically or
across the Indus River. It is noteworthy that the Greek whose logical or mathematical verification is possible
ambassador Megasthenes also composed a book and thus it rejects the metaphysics and theism. Positivism
'Indica', which is described in the context of India. states that genuine knowledge.
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Medieval History
Ans.(a) : Al-Biruni, the Persian scholar accompanied
1. Invasion of Arabs and Turks Mahmud Ghaznavi to Afghanistan and India. His
celebrated works are Kitab-ul-Hind and Tahkeek-e-
(Mahmood of Ghazni, Hind. It is notable that famous scholars Utbi and
Muhammad of Ghori) Firdausi were also in the court of Mahmud Ghaznavi.
6. There were two battles fought between
1. What is the correct chronological order of the Muhammad Ghori's forces and Prithviraj
rulers given below? Chauhan, in which Prithviraj Chauhan lost the
(1) Taimur (2) Mahmud Ghazni second battle of ____ and his Kingdom was
(3) Genghis Khan (4) Muhammad Ghori captured.
(a) 2, 4, 1, 3 (b) 2, 3, 3, 1 (a) Kannauj (b) Panipat
(c) 2, 4, 3, 1 (d) 4, 2, 3, 1 (c) Plassey (d) Tarain
RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (c) : The correct chronological order of the rulers– Ans. (d): The First Battle of Tarain (1191) took place
• Mahmud Ghazni – (998–1030 AD) between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori in
• Muhammad Ghori – (1173–1206 AD) which Ghori was defeated. In Second Battle of Tarain
• Genghis khan – (1206–1227 AD) (1192) Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad
• Taimur – (1370–1405 AD) Ghori. As a result Muhammad Ghori took control of
Kingdom of Delhi and Ajmer. Prithviraj was taken as
2. Al-Biruni wrote his book 'Kitab-ul-Hind' in
prisoner and was later executed.
which language ?
(a) Sanskrit (b) Arabic 7. Kitab-ul-Hind, a book which describes history
(c) Persian (d) Syrian of India written by-
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) John key (b) Ruskin Bond
Ans. (b) : Al-Biruni is the author of Kitab-ul-Hind. It (c) Al-Beruni (d) Khushvant Singh
contains comments on Indian sciences, Indian religious RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-II)
beliefs, customs, and social organization in the 11th Ans. (c):Kitab-ul-Hind is a historical book written by Al-
century. Al-Biruni was an Iranian scholar and polymath Beruni in Arabic language. It is a comprehensive book
from Khwarezm, modern day Uzbekistan and containing, religion, festivals, astronomy, customs and
Turkmenistan. Most of his works including Kitab-ul- practices, subjects of social life, meteorology, sculpture,
Hind are in Arabic. It is a comprehensive treatise law, etc. Al-Beruni was well versed in Physics,
divided into eighty chapters on the basis of topics like Mathematics, Astronomy etc. He came in contact with
religion and philosophy, festivals, astronomy, alchemy, Mahmud of Ghazni and became acquainted with all
customs and practices, social lifeweight and measurement things related to India and came to India in 1017.
methods, sculpture and law of sciences, etc.
3. Who wrote the book 'Tahqiq-i-Hind'? 2. Delhi Sultanate
(a) Megasthenes (b) Al-Masudi
(c) Ibn Batuta (d) Al-Biruni (i) Slave Dynasty
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. 8. Which ruler of the Mamluk Sultanate was the
4. Which traveller and scholar wrote 'Kitab-ul- sultan of Delhi from 1236 to 1240?
Hind'? (a) Aram Shah
(a) Duarte Barbosa (b) Seydi Ali Reis (b) Razia Sultana
(c) Al Biruni (d) Ibn Battuta
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Ruknuddin Firoz
Ans. (c) : The original name of Al-Biruni is Abu (d) Nasiruddin Mahmud
Rayhan Muhammad Ibn Ahmed Al - Biruni. He was RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III)
born in 973 AD in Khwarezm, Uzbekistan. When Ans. (b) : Razia Sultan was the first Muslim female and
Sultan Mahmud invaded Khwarezm in 1027 AD, Al- also only female emperor of Delhi Sultanate. She ruled
Biruni also came to Ghazni as war prisoner. The name Delhi for 4 year from 1236 to 1240. She is related with
of his famous book is ‘Kitab-ul-Hind’ or ‘Tareekh-E- Mamluk or Slave dynasty.
Hind’. 9. In which year did Sultan Iltutmish's daughter
5. Al-Biruni, the Persian scholar, accompanied Raziyya become Sultan?
which invader to Afghanistan and India? (a) 1256 CE (b) 1246 CE
(a) Mahmud Ghaznavi (b) Muhammad Ghori (c) 1236 CE (d) 1226 CE
(c) Allaudin Khalji (d) Alexander RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
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10. Which king of Bengal was defeated by ruler of an independent kingdom. Qutb-Ud-din Aibak
Bakhtiyar Khalji in 13th century? was succeeded by Aram Shah, and then by, Iltutmish
(a) Mahipal (b) Lakshman Sen his former slave, who led to the formation of Delhi
(c) Shashank (d) Grihvarman Sultanate. The Qutb Minar in Delhi and the Adhai Din
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer are known for having
Ans. (b):Mohammad Bin Bakhtiyar Khalji was one of commissioned by Qutub- Ud-din- Aibak.
the Military Generals of Qutub-ud-din Aibak who 15. During which period did the Sultanate ruler,
invaded some part of eastern India at the end of the 12th Ghiyas-ud-din Balban, take over and rule the
century and at the beginning of the 13th century. throne of Delhi?
During 13th century he defeated Lakshman Sen in (a) 1206 - 1223 (b) 1290 - 1322
Nadiya (Bengal) in 1203 AD. He conquered the Sen (c) 1266 - 1287 (d) 1321 - 1334
king Lakshman Sen and intruded into much of the RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Bengal. These conquests earned him a great fame in the Ans. (c) : Ghiyasuddin Balban who ruled the throne of
Delhi sultanate. Delhi during (1266-1287), was the 9th ruler of the Slave
11. 'Amir-al-Khayal' is an Arabic title that is dynasty. Iltutmish bought Balban after his victory over
usually translated ‘Commander of the Faithful' the Gwalior. During the reign of Razia Sultan, he was
or 'Leader of the Faithful'. Who among the the Amir-i-Shikar or lord of the hunt, a position of some
following was given this designation? importance at the time, having military and political
(a) Muiz-ud-din Bahram responsibilities.
(b) Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut 16. Which of the following is the correct sequence
(c) Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia of Delhi sultanate?
(d) Naseeruddin Mohd. (a) Slave → Tughlaq → Khalji → Lodi
RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (b) Slave → Khalji → Tughlaq → Lodi
Ans. (b) : Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut was an African Siddi (c) Slave → Lodi → Khalji → Tughlaq
slave-turned-nobleman who was a close confidant of (d) Tughlaq → Khalji → Slave → Lodi
Razia Sultana. He was an influential member of the RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-III)
court. She awarded him the honorific title 'Amir-al- Ans. (b):The period between 1206 A.D. and 1526 A.D.
Khayal (Amir of Horses)' and later the much higher in Indian history is known as the Delhi sultanate period.
'Amir al-Umara (Amir of Amirs)'. The Delhi Sultanate is said to be the reign of the Sultans
12. --------introduced the famous Persian festival of of the five dynasties that ruled India. In Delhi Sultanate,
‘Nauroz’. four dynasties were originally Turks while the last
Lodhi dynasty was Afghan. The rule of Sultans of Delhi
(a) Nasiruddin Mahmud Sultanate sequentially-
(b) Ghiyasuddin Balban The Slave Dynasty (1206–1290 AD)
(c) Shamsuddin Kayumars The Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320 AD)
(d) Bughra Khan The Tughlaq Dynasty (1320-1414 AD)
RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist The Sayyid Dynasty (1414-1451 AD)
Ans. (b) : Nauroz is the Iranian and Persian New Year. It is The Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526 AD)
the first day of spring season. This festival was introduced by 17. The period between ___ is known as the period
Ghiyas-ud-din Balban in India. To prove his superiority over of Delhi sultanate.
the nobles, Balban introduced strict courtly etiquette and new
(a) 1006 AD and 1326 AD
customs and traditions such as Sijda (prostration before the
monarch), Paibos (kissing the feet of the monarch), and (b) 1106 AD and 1326 AD
Nauroz (Persian New Year). (c) 1206 AD and 1526 AD
(d) 1606 AD and 1826 AD
13. Who started the practice of 'Sijda' in India?
(a) Iltutmish
(b) Qutubuddin Aibak Ans. (c):See the explanation of the avbove question.
(c) Ghiyas-ud-din Balban 18. Who was the founder of the Slave dynasty?
(d) Razia Sultana (a) Iltutmish (b) Balban
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Rajiya (d) Qutubuddin Aibak
RRB J.E. -2014
14. Who among the following died while playing
Ans. (d): Qutubuddin Aibak was slave of Muhammad
Chaugan? Ghori who became the ruler after the death of his master
(a) Qutubuddin Aibak (b) Firoj Shah Tughlaq and founded the Slave dynasty. He ruled for only 4
(c) Alauddin Khalji (d) Iltutmish years (1206-1210 AD). He was very brave soldier. He
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist was in charge of the Muhammad Ghori's military
Ans. (a) : Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who was a General of conquests of northern India. He was very generous and
Muhammad Ghori in the Delhi Sultanate, died in 1210 kind hearted and so he earned the title of 'Lakhbaksh'
AD while playing Chaugan(Polo). Qutb-ud-din Aibak (giver of lakhs). He started the construction of Qutub
(1150- 1210 AD) was slave of Muhammad Ghori of Minar and it was completed by Iltutmish. He also built
Ghurids. After the death of Ghori, he took control of two mosques - one in Delhi known as Quwwat-ul-Islam
the Ghurid territories in northern India and became and the other in Ajmer called Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra.
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19. Slave Dynasty was founded by- Ans. (d) : The Slave dynasty or Mamluk dynasty was
(a) Qutub-ud-din Aibak (b) Mahmud Gazanavi founded by Qutub-ud-din Aibak who was a slave of
(c) Muhammad Gori (d) Razia Sultan Muhammad Ghori. He became the ruler after the death
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist of his master. The Slave dynasty ruling period was
between 1206 to 1290 AD. The Slave dynasty ruled the
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
subcontinent for about 84 years. It was the first Muslim
20. Razia Sultan was the daughter of - dynasty that ruled India.
(a) Muhammad Ghori 26. Qutub-ud-din Aibak & Razia Begum belonged
(b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq to the _____ dynasty.
(c) Qutbuddin Aibak (a) Mamluk (b) Khalji
(d) Iltutmish (c) Mughal (d) Lodhi
RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-II) RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-III)
Ans. (d) : Razia Begum, (1236-1240 AD) the capable Ans. (a): Qutub-ud-din Aibak and Razia Begum
daughter of Iltutmish was the first and only Muslim belonged to the Mamluk dynasty. The Mamluk Dynasty
lady who were adorned the throne of Delhi. She ruled over Delhi in the 13th centrury. The Mamluk
belonged to the Slave dynasty or Mamluk dynasty. Dynasty is also called the Slave Dynasty. Mamluk
Razia Sultan was born in 1205 AD and was the literally means 'Owned' and it refers to a powerful
favourite daughter of Iltutmish. Razia administered military caste called Mamluks, which originated in the
Delhi during 1231-1232 when her father was busy in 9th century in the Islamic Empire of the Abbasid
the Gawalior campaign, impressed by her performance Caliphs.
during this period, Iltutmish nominated Razia as his heir 27. In ___AD Qutub-Ud-din had declared himself
apparent after returning to Delhi. as a sultan of Delhi and started the rule of
21. Which was the dynasty of first female ruler Slave (Das) Dynasty.
Razia Sultan? (a) 1205 (b) 1206
(a) Khalji Dynasty (b) Lodhi Dynasty (c) 1207 (d) 1208
(c) Mughal Dynasty (d) Slave Dynasty RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-I)
RRB ALP & Tec. (29-08-18 Shift-III) Ans. (b):Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (1206-1210) was given the
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. charge of Ghori's Indian possessions after 1192. When
22. Who was the only female ruler of Delhi Ghori was assassinated, Aibak declared himself Sultan
of Delhi in 1206 AD. He was the first ruler of the
Sultanate?
Mamluk Dynasty.
(a) Manikarnika (b) Rani Roopmati
(c) Razia Sultan (d) Mumtaz Mahal 28. Which Sultan of Delhi started the construction
of Qutub Minar for the first time?
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Balban (b) Alauddin Khalji
Ans. (c):See the explanation of above question. (c) Iltutmish (d) Qutubddin Aibak
23. Who was the first female ruler of Delhi? RPF SI 12.01.2019 (Shift - III)
(a) Chandbibi (b) Noorjahan Ans. (d) : Qutub-ud-din Aibak commenced the
(c) Razia Sultan (d) Mumtaz Mahal construction of Qutub Minar in 1198 AD but could only
RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-I) finish the basement. In 1220 AD his successor,
Ans : (c):See the explanation of above question. Iltutmish added three more storeys. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
constructed the fifth and last storey of the minar.
24. A unique type of land distribution and
administrative system evolved during Sultanate
Period. That was called __ (ii) Khalji Dynasty
(a) Iqtadari (b) Patwari
(c) Mahalwari (d) Zamindari 29. Which among the following ruler built the city
RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-II) "Siri" for military deployment?
Ans. (a):Iltutmish started Iqtadari system in Delhi (a) Mohammad Tuglak
sultanate. The Iqtadari was a unique type of land (b) Giyasuddin Tughlaq
distribution among the army for their service. He set up (c) Alauddin Khalji
the Iqtadari system in which division of empire was (d) Qutubuddin Aibak
done into iqtas, which were assigned to the nobles and RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
officers in lieu of salary. Although this system was not
hereditary. Iqtadar were transfered between different Ans. (c) : Siri city, in the city of New Delhi, was built
Iqta's which gave it bureaucratic nature. They were during the rule of Alauddin Khalji, the ruler of the Delhi
different from Mansabdar of Mughal period. Sultanate, to defend the city from the onslaught of the
Mongols. Siri fort was built around 1303 AD.
25. ____was the first Muslim dynasty to rule the
sub continent for nearly 84 years. 30. Rani Padmavati is associated with the city of:
(a) Mughal dynasty (b) Khalji dynasty (a) Pushkar (b) Jodhpur
(c) Tughlaq dynasty (d) Slave dynasty (c) Chittorgarh (d) Udaipur
RRB Group-D 02-10-2018 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : Rani Padmavati, also known as Padmini, is
associated with the Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. She was the (iii) Tughlaq Dynasty
wife of King Ratan Singh. Several 16th century texts
mentioned about her, of which the earliest source is 35. Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq decide to shift
Padmavat, a poem written by Malik Muhammad Jayasi his capital from Delhi to.
a Sufi poet in Awadhi language in 1540 CE. (a) Devagiri (b) Agra
31. Who among he following wrote the story of (c) Lahore (d) Hyderabad
Rani Padmavati of Chittor? RPF SI 12.01.2019 (Shift - III)
(a) Amir Khusro
Ans. (a) : Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq shifted his capital
(b) Ziauddin Barani
(c) Malik Muhammad Jayasi from Delhi to Devagiri for security reasons. The name
(d) Siraj Afif of Devagiri was changed to 'Daulatabad.' But after some
RPF SI 12.01.2019 (Shift - III) time he shifted his capital back to Delhi.
Ans. (c) : The story of Rani Padmini of Chittor is 36. The noted traveller and writer Mohammad Ibn
described by Malik Muhammad Jayasi in his epic Battuta who travelled to many countries
Padmavat. He was an Inidan sufi poet. He wrote it in including India in the 14th century, belonged to
Awadhi language. which of the following countries?
32. Which of the following was not a type of tax (a) Libya (b) Algeria
imposed by the state during the reign of (c) Ghana (d) Morocco
Alauddin Khalji? RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Tax on small scale industries RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(b) Tax on cultivation RRB Group-D 12-12-2018 (Shift-III)
(c) Tax on housing Ans. (d) : Muhammad Ibn Battuta (1304-1369) was a
(d) Tax on cattle Moroccan traveller who left his home at a young age of 21
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist in the 13th century to travel across the world. He was born
Ans. (a) : Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316) had instituted a in Tangiers, Morocco in 1304 CE in the medieval era in
number of significant administrative changes, related to Islamic family. Before he set off for India in 1332-33 AD,
revenues, price controls and society. The scale of he had made pilgrimage trips to Mecca, and had already
agrarian tax at 50% was the highest under Khaljis. He travelled extensively in Syria, Iraq, Persia, Yemen, Oman
also imposed house tax (Ghari) and pasture tax(Charai) and a few trading ports on the coast of East. Point to be
on the agrarian population. noted is that, Ibn Battuta's book of travels called Rihla,
written in Arabic, provides extremely rich and interesting
33. _____ was the first ruler of Khalji Dynasty.
details about the social and cultural life in the
(a) Balban
subcontinent in the fourteenth century. He travelled
(b) Malik Kafur India during the regim of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq.
(c) Allauddin Khalji
37. Who among the following is the author of
(d) Jalal-ud-din Firoz Khalji
famous book 'Rihla' which provides extremely
RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-III) rich and interesting details about the social and
RRB Group-D 19-09-2018 (Shift-III) cultural life of the Indian subcontinent in the
Ans (d): After ending the rule of slave dynasty, Jalal- fourteenth century?
ud-din-Firoz Khalji founded Khalji Dynasty on 13 June (a) Ibn Battuta (b) Francois Bernier
1290 AD. In 1296 AD Ala-ud-din- Khalji who was his (c) Hiuen Tsang (d) Al-Biruni
son-in law, dethroned him. Ala-ud-din was the first
Sultan who attacked on south India. He successfully
resisted the Mongol invasion more than 12 times. Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
During his period, he established ' Price control system'. 38. A famous traveler, Ibn Batuta, was inhabitant
He constructed Alai Darwaza. of –––––
34. Who established Sera-i-Adl an exclusive (a) Morocco (b) Greece
market in Delhi for manufactured and (c) China (d) Italy
exported good to be sold or price fixes by RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
administration? Ans. (a) : See the explantion of the above question.
(a) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
39. Ibn Battuta, a famous Moroccan traveller
(b) Shershah Suri visited India during the time of:
(c) Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah (a) Delhi Sultanate
(d) Alauddin Khalji (b) Chandragupta Maurya
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) The British
Ans. (d) : A special market which was known as Sera- (d) Mughals
i-Adl in Delhi, to sell manufactured and exported goods
at a fixed price, which was fixed by the administration. RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Sera-i-Adl was founded by Alauddin Khalji. Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
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40. Whose reign saw the largest extension of Delhi 45. In the fourteenth century India who used token
Sultanate? currency of cheap metals in place of regular
(a) Muhammad bin Tughluq currencies of gold and silver?
(b) Gayasuddin Balban (a) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Alauddin Khalji (b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(d) Sikandar Lodi (c) Jalaluddin Khalji
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (d) Alauddin Khalji
Ans. (a) : The five short-lived Muslim kingdoms that RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
ruled the territory of Delhi from 1206 and 1526 CE is
known as the Delhi Sultanate. The Sultan of Delhi, Ans. (b) : The token currency in India was introduced
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq ruled from 1325-1351. It is for the first time by Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
during his rule that the Delhi Sultanate reached its Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued token currency in
farthest extent. It marched into a large part of the 1330 AD. From 1325 to 1351 AD, he was the Sultan
Indian subcontinent. He defeated his rivals and of Delhi. He was the eldest son of the founder of the
captured many cities. Muhammad-bin Tughlaq was the Tughlaq dynasty, Ghiyas-ud-Din-Tughlaq.
oldest son of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq. Ghiyas-ud-din 46. A records is given of his administrative
Tughlaq founded the Tughlaq dynasty.
achievements in Futuhat-e-Firozshahi of ____
41. ____ Sultan of Delhi, transferred his capital (a) Gulbadan Begum's
from Delhi to Daulatabad.
(a) Iltutmish (b) Abul Fazal's
(b) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (c) Ziyauddin Barani's
(c) Akbar (d) Firozshah Tughalaq's
(d) Gyasuddin balban RRB Group-D 12-12-2018 (Shift-I)
RRB Group-D 03-10-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (d): Futuhat-e-Firozshahi has a records of
RRB Group-D 03-10-2018 (Shift-III) administrative achievements of Firozshah Tughlaq.
Ans. (b):In 1325 AD Jauna Khan or Ulugh Khan the Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the cousin of Muhammad bin
crown prince sworn the title of Muhammad-bin- Tughlaq. His fiscal policy was governed by Shariat
Tughlaq, Sultan of Tughlaq dynasty of Delhi after the which allows the king to collect only 4 taxes that are as
demise of his father. He was a scholar of Logic, (i) Kharaj-It was a land revenue.
Philosophy, Mathematics, Astronomy etc. He was also (ii) Zakat- It was collected by religious institution.
interested in Medicine and was skilled in several (iii) Jizya- It is tax on non-Muslims in an Islamic
languages. In 1327 AD he transferred his capital from
country.
Delhi to Devagiri which was renamed Daulatabad
because he believed that this new capital would be kept (iv) Haq-e-Sharb- It is irrigation tax or water tax.
safe from Mongol invasions. However, the plan proved • He founded several cities including Jaunpur, Firozpur,
to be a great failure and the capital was transferred back Firozabad, Hissar and Fatehabad. He died in September
to Delhi later. He introduced token currency. He died in 1388 AD and he was burried in Hauzkhas area in Delhi.
Thatta while compaigning in Sindh against Taghi a
Turkic slave tribe in 1951.
42. Muhammad bin Tughlaq had shifted his
(iv) Lodi Dynasty
capital from Delhi to which place?
(a) Daulatabad (b) Aurangabad 47. ............ was the founder of the Lodi dynasty.
(c) Allahabad (d) Saharanpur (a) Ibrahim Lodi (b) Alauddin Lodi
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Bahlol Lodi (d) Sultan Ibrahim
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-III)
43. Which emperor shifted his capital from Delhi Ans. (c):The Lodi (fifth and last) dynasty was an
to Daulatabad? Afghan dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from
(a) Firoz Shah Tughlaq 1451 to 1526 AD. Bahlol Lodi was the founder of the
(b) Allauddin Lodi dynasty. His common language was Persian and
(c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq capital was Delhi. On 21 April 1526, the First Battle of
(d) Muhammad Ghouri Panipat, was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of Lodi dynasty, and Delhi Sultanate was annexed by
Ans. (c) :See the explanation of above question. the Mughal ruler, Babur.
44. _____ had shifted his capital from Delhi to 48. __is considered the founder of the city of Agra.
Devagiri, which he named Daulatabad. (a) Shahjahan (b) Mumtaz Mahal
(a) Muhammad-bin-Qasim (c) Sikandar Lodi (d) Ibrahim Lodi
(b) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq RRB Group-D 19-09-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Alla-ud-din- Khalji Ans. (c) : Sikandar Lodi became the next ruler of Lodi
(d) Firozshah Tughlaq dynasty after the death of his father Bahlol Lodi in July
RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-I) 1489. He moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in 1504
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. AD and so he is regarded as the founder of Agra.
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Ans. (b) : Adhai din ka Jhonpara is one of the oldest
3. Art and Architecture in mosques established by Qutub-ud-din Aibak. Earlier it
Sultanate Period was a monastery and a Sanskrit college. The walls of it
are inscribed with parts of Harikeli, which is a drama
49. Who founded the city of Agra ? written by Vigraharaj IV alias Visaldeva of Chahaman
(a) Alam Shah (b) Sikandar Lodhi dynasty.
(c) Bahlol Lodhi (d) Ibrahim Lodhi 54. Which mosque, believed to be the first one to
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist be built in Delhi, is situated near Qutub
Minar?
Ans. (b) :Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Muslim ruler of (a) Shahi Atala Masjid
the Delhi Sultanate, founded Agra in the year 1504 (b) Nakhoda Masjid
AD. After the Sultan’s death, the city passed on to his
(c) Adina Masque
son, Sultan Ibrahim Lodi. He ruled his Sultanate from
Agra until he fell fighting to Mughal Emperor Babur (d) Quwwat-ul-Islam-Mosque
in the First battle of Panipat fought in 1526 AD. RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
50. Who completed the construction of the Qutub Ans. (d) : Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, located near Qutub
Minar? Minar is the first Mosque which is built in Delhi. The
construction work of this mosque began in 1193 AD by
(a) Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad
Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (the founder of the Slave dynasty) and
(b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq was completed in the year 1197 A.D. Aibak was a slave of
(c) Qutub-ud-Din Aibak Muhammad Ghori.
(d) Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad
55. Where is 'Adhai din ka Jhonpra' located?
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Agra (b) Ajmer
Ans. (b) : Qutub Minar is a soaring, 73m high tower of (c) Ahmedabad (d) Mount Abu
victory, built in 1199 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak
immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu
kingdom. He commenced the construction of the Qutub Ans. (b):Adhai din ka Jhonpra is a large and imposing
Minar in 1193 AD, but could only finish the basement. mosque in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan. It is one of
His successor, Iltutmish added three more storeys and in the oldest mosques in India, and the oldest surviving
1368, Firoz Shah Tughlaq constructed the fifth and the monument in Ajmer. Qutubuddin Aibak started the
last storey. construction of 'Adhai din ka Jhonpra' in 1192 AD and
51. The Begumpuri mosque, built during the reign it was finished in 1199 AD.
of _______was the main mosque of Jahanpanah 56. Qutub Minar is the tallest brick tower in the
his new capital in Delhi. world. It was built in 1193 AD under the order
(a) Qutbuddin Aibak of which founder of the Delhi Sultanate?
(b) Muhammad Tughluq (a) Ferozeshah Tuglaq (b) Qutub-ud-din-Aibak
(c) Ghiyasuddin Tughluq (c) Iltutmish (d) Quli Qutub Shah
(d) Guiyasuddin Balban RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II) Ans. (b):Qutubuddin Aibak started construction of
Ans. (b) : The Begumpuri mosque, built during the Qutub minar's first storey in 1199, but he died, Aibak's
reign of Muhammad Tughluq was the main mosque of successor and son-in-law Iltutmish completed further
Jahanapanah his new capital in Delhi. 3 storeys. Then Feroz Shah Tughlaq repaired the
damaged top storey and added one more storey. This
52. Which ruler wanted to build the Alai Minar tower is made of red sandstone. It is the tallest brick
near the Qutub Minar, but could not complete tower (73m) in the world. It is also a UNESCO World
it? Heritage Site recognised by UNESCO in 1993.
(a) Ala-ud-Din Khalji
(b) Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud 57. Who among the following laid the foundation
of Qutub Minar at Delhi?
(c) Raziya Sultana
(a) Qutb-ud-din-Aibak
(d) Iltutmish
(b) Mahmud Ghazni
(c) Mohammad Ghori
Ans. (a) : The unfinished Alai Minar is situated with (d) Iltutmish
the complex of Qutub Minar, which was built by Ala-
ud-Din Khalji, who was the second ruler of the Khalji R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 01-09-2019 (Shift - III)
Dynasty. He wanted to build a tower, which would be Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
twice as tall as the Qutub Minar but he could not 58. Indian-Islamic craft art which is visible in
complete this tower, as he died before 24.5m tall monuments like Qutub Minar and Alai
structure was completed. Darwaza is related to which era of India?
53. Who among the following built the "Adhai din (a) Vedic Period
ka Jhonpara" at Ajmer? (b) Delhi Sultanate
(a) Noor Jahan (b) Qutubuddin Aibak (c) Mughal Period
(c) Alauddin Khalji (d) Razia Sultan (d) Modern Indian Period
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (b):Major Indian Islamic Architecture of Delhi 62. Who was the first king of the Vijayanagar
Sultanate (1206-1526)- Empire?
Monument Ruler Place (a) Bukka Rai (b) Krishna Devarai
Adhai din ka Jhonpra Qutubuddin Ajmer (c) Harihar-I (d) Ram Deva Rai
Aibak RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Qutub Minar Qutubuddin Delhi Ans. (c):The Vijayanagar Empire was located in the
Aibak and Deccan plateau region in South India. It was established
Iltutmish in 1336 AD by brothers Harihar I and Bukka I of the
Alai Darwaza Alauddin Khalji Delhi Sangam dynasty. Harihar I was the first King of
Siri Fort, Hazar Alauddin Khalji Delhi Vijayanagar Empire. Hampi was its capital and 2nd
Stambh ka Mahal largest city in the world. It is also a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, recognized by UNESCO in 1986.
Sheikh Nizamuddin Mohammad bin Delhi
Auliya Tomb (Hazrat Tughlaq 63. Who founded the Bahmani kingdom?
Nizamuddin) (a) Alauddin Bahman Shah (Alias Hasan Gangu)
Sikandar Lodhi's Tomb Ibrahim Lodhi Delhi (b) Mir Zafar
(c) Mohammad bin Tughlaq
(d) Firuz Shah Bahmani
4. Vijay Nagar/Bahmani Empire
59. Which of the following minarets is memorial Ans. (a) : Alauddin Bahman Shah (Original name Zafar
built by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah in Khan or Hasan Gangu) founded the Bahmani kingdom
memory of plague abolition? in 1347 AD, with Gulbarga as its capital. He divided his
(a) Alai Minar (b) Char Minar kingdom into 4 provinces called 'Tarafs' viz. Gulbarga,
(c) Fateh Burj (d) Qutub Minar Daulatabad, Berar and Bidar. The last Prince of
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Bahmani dynasty was Kalimullah.
Ans. (b):The Charminar (four minarets) was 64. Vira Narsimha was the ruler of which of the
constructed in 1591 AD, is a monument and mosque following dynasties in ancient India?
located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is an example of (a) Tuluva (b) Saluva
Indian - Islamic Architecture. The fifth ruler of Qutub (c) Sangama (d) Aravidu
Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah built RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Charminar after shifting his capital from Golkonda to Ans. (a) : Vira Narsimha was the first ruler of Tuluva
the newly formed city of Hyderabad. The Charminar dynasty under Vijaynagar kingdom who ruled from
was built to commemorate the eradication of plague,
1505- 1509 AD. His tenure was spent in battle due to
that was prevalent at that time.
the inner turmoil and resistance of feudal chieftains.
60. What is the name of the engineer who brought After his demise, in 1509, his step-brother Krishna
to light the ruins at Hampi? Deva Raya took over the throne.
(a) Colonel Colin Mackenzie
(b) James Atkinson 65. Humpi was the capital of _____.
(c) Matthew Boulton (a) Vijaynagar (b) Parmar
(d) Edward Barlow (c) Rashtrakoot (d) Chol
Ans. (a) : The ruins at Hampi were brought to light in Ans. (a) : Humpi was the capital of Vijaynagar
1800 AD by an engineer and antiquarian named Kingdom. Vijaynagara Empire was founded by Harihar
Colonel Colin Mackenzie, an employee of the English and Bukka in 1336. The following dynasties ruled the
East India Company. He prepared the first survey map
of the site. Hampi also referred to as the Group of Vijayanagara Empire were Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva
Monuments at Hampi, is a UNESCO World Heritage and Aravidu respectively. The Vijaynagara Empire was
Site located in east-central Karnataka, India. It was the destroyed over a period of five months after the defeat
capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. of its army at the fateful Battle of Talikota on January
61. Bukka-I was founder of which of the following 26, 1565.
dynasties in ancient India? 66. The present day ___ used to be the capital of
(a) Saluva (b) Sangama the Vijayanagar Empire.
(c) Tuluva (d) Aravidu (a) Hampi (b) Mysore
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Belur (d) Shrirangapatnam
Ans. (b) : Bukka-I (1356-1377 AD) known as the RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
founder of the Sangam dynasty of medieval India. He
ascended the throne after Harihar I (1336-1356 AD). He Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
assumed the title of Vedamarga Pratishthapak. During 67. Who was the ruler of the Vijayanagara
the reign of Bukka-I Vijayanagara extended from the dynasty who ruled in the 16th century.
Tungbhadra valley in the north to Rameshwaram (a) Pulakeshin II (b) Raja Raja Chola
joining Tamil and Cher Kingdom (present Kerala) in the (c) Adi Shankara (d) Krishnadeva Raya
south. RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) : Krishnadevaraya, the king of the 73. The Golconda fort was built during the ____.
Vijayanagara Empire, reigned over most of South (a) Vijayanagar Empire
India in the 16th century. It was established in 1336 by (b) Qutub Shahi Dynasty
the brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the (c) Satavahana Dynasty
Sangama dynasty. The empire reached its peak during (d) Hoysala Dynasty
the rule of Krishna Deva Raya when Vijayanagara
armies were consistently victorious. Domingo Paes RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
was a Portuguese traveller who visited the Ans. (b):Golkonda is a fortified citadel and early capital
Vijayanagara Empire in his reign. city of the Qutub shahi dynasty located in Hyderabad,
68. Which Ahmednagar queen opposed the Telangana. This place was famous for its diamonds,
emperor Akbar? especially Kollur mine. Golconda flourished as trade
(a) Rani Durgavati (b) Zeenat Mahal centre of large diamonds. It has famous diamonds like
(c) Chand Bibi (d) Razia Sultan colourless koh-i-noor and the blue hope. The city and
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist fortress was built on a granite hill.
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 74. In which state is the famous Golconda fort
Ans. (c):Sultana Chand Bibi also known as 'Chand located?
Khatoon' or 'Chand Sultana' opposed emperor Akbar. (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Telangana
She was an Indian Muslim ruler and warrior. She acted (c) Karnataka (d) Bihar
as the regent of Bijapur Sultanate and Ahmednagar
Sultanate, currently in Maharashtra. She is best known RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Ans. (b):Golconda fort is located in the state of
Emperor Akbar in 1595 AD. Telangana. Golconda fort was built by the King of
69. Who among the following has compiled the Warangal. Later it was occupied by Bahamani rulers.
medieval treatise on literature 'Amuktamalyada'? 75. Krishnadeva Raya was the ruler of the ____
(a) Guru Basava (b) Krishna Dev Rai Empire.
(c) Tulsidas (d) Kalidas (a) Pandya (b) Vijayanagar
RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-III) (c) Chola (d) Chera
Ans. (b):Amuktamalyada is a Telugu epic literature RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-II)
composed by Shri Krishna Dev Rai, the Vijaynagar
Emperor in early 16 century (1509-1529). He was the Ans. (b):Krishnadev Raya was the Emperor of the
ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty and is considered to be the Vijayanagar during 1509-1529 AD. He was the famous
greatest ruler. He patronised Ashtadiggaj (eight poets) ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty and is considered to be the
in his court. greatest ruler. Tuluva dynasty was the third dynasty
70. During the governance of Devaraja I, Nicolo after Sangam and Saluva dynasty of Vijaynagar. He
Conti visited Vijayanagar in ____AD. composed a work on statecraft in Telugu, known as
(a) 1420 (b) 1424 ‘Amuktamalyada’.
(c) 1418 (d) 1419 76. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the ______
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018 (Shift-II) dynasty.
Ans. (a):Nicolo Conti was an Italian merchant, writer (a) Tuluva (b) Saluva
and explorer, who travelled to India during the reign of (c) Gajapati (d) Sangama
Devaraya-I in 1420 AD. Nicolo Conti wrote a book RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I)
known as 'Travels of Nicolo Conti".
71. ___ empire was founded by Sangam princes Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
Harihar and Bukka.
(a) Malwa (b) Bahmani 5. Bhakti and Sufi Movement
(c) Vijayanagar (d) Bengal
Ans. (c):When Muhammad bin Tughlaq was losing his 77. Annamayya was a poet/singer from medieval
power in Deccan. The two Hindu princes, Harihar and period. Which current Indian states does he
Bukka founded an independent Kingdom in the region belong to?
between the river Krishna and Tungabhadra in 1336. (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat
Vijayanagar falls in the first Hindu Kingdom of the (c) Tamil Nadu (d) West Bengal
Medieval Ages. Hampi, Vijayanagara was the 2nd RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-III)
largest city in the world after Beijing at that time.
72. ____ kingdom was founded in 1347 AD by Ans. (a): Annamayya or Annamacharya was a 15th
Hasan Gangu. century Hindu saint and the earliest known Indian
musician to compose songs called Sankirtanas in praise
(a) Sangam (b) Bahamani
of the Lord Venkateswra (Vishnu). He was born on 22
(c) Kakatiya (d) Vijaynagar May 1408 in Vijayanagar.
Ans. (b) : Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah was the 78. Who propounded the theory of 'Advaita' in
founder of Bahamani Sultanate, whose original name
was Zafar khan. He was a noble subedar of Muhammad Hinduism?
bin Tughlaq. He was the first Muslim who decided not (a) Ramanand (b) Vallabhachrya
to take Jizya tax from the Hindus. Gulbarga was its (c) Ramanuj (d) Adi Sankaracharya
capital. RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans.(d) : Sankaracharya propounded the theory of Ans. (b) : Mira Bai was born in 1498 AD, Kudaki,
'Advaita' in Hinduism. Some of theories and their Medta, India. She was Hindu mystic and poet whose
propounders are as follows- lyrical songs of devotion to the god Krishna are widely
Theories Propoenders popular in northern India. Mira Bai was a Rajput
Visistadvaita Ramanujacharya princess, the only child of Ratan Singh, younger brother
Dvaita (Dualism) Madhavacharya of the ruler of Merta. She was married in 1516 to Bhoj
Dvaitaadvaita Nimbarka Raj, crown prince of Mewar. She died in 1547. She is
also considered as the Radha of Rajasthan.
Shuddhadvaita Vallabhacharya
84. Mirabai, the best known woman-poet and a
79. The Hamsa Sampradaya is a prominent sect in devotee of lord Krishna was a Rajput princess
which the followers mainly worship Lord from present day ……….. .
_____. (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Rajasthan
(a) Indra (c) Odisha (d) Gujarat
(b) Shiva RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
(c) Ram and Sita
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
(d) Krishna and Radha
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II) 85. Religious teacher Miyan Mir of the period
between 1600-1700 belonged to:
Ans. (d) : The Hamsa Sampradaya or Sanakadi (a) Haryana (b) Uttar Pradesh
Sampradaya is a prominent sect in which the followers
(c) Punjab (d) Karnataka
mainly worship Lord Krishna and Radha, is one of the
form Vaishanava Sampradaya. It was founded by RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Nimbarka. Ans. (c) : Miyan Mir was a famous Sufi Muslim saint
80. Where was Saint Kabir Born ? who resided in Lahore (Punjab). He belonged to the
Qadiri order of Sufism. Miyan Mir is still highly
(a) Allahabad (b) Kushinagar respected by the Sikhs.
(c) Varanasi (d) Maghar
86. _____ was a Muslim saint, where Fatehpur
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Sikri was built.
Ans. (c) : Saint Kabir Das was a famous Hindi poet (a) Nizamuddin Auliya
of the 15th century and was born in Varanasi in Uttar (b) Nasiruddin chiragh Dehlavi
Pradesh and died in Maghar (Sant Kabir Nagar, U.P). (c) Baba Fakruddin
81. Who was the founder of the Vishishtadvaita (d) Sheikh Salim Chisti
philosophy ? RRB ALP & Tec. (10-08-18 Shift-I)
(a) Vishnu Swami (b) Madhvacharya Ans. (d): Sheikh Salim Chisti was a Sufi saint of
(c) Nimbarka (d) Ramanujacharya Chishti order during the Mughal empire in India. Akbar
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist came to Chishti's in Sikri to seek a male heir to the
Ans. (d) : Ramanujacharya was the founder of the throne. Chishti blessed Akbar a son he became father.
Vishishtadvaita philosophy. According to this ideology, Salim Chisti died in with 1572. Thus Chisti's tomb was
Brahma is the embodiment of all virtues. This is not originally built with red sand stone but later converted
Nirguna Sachidanand but it is the embodiment of into a beautiful marble mausoleum by Akbar.
Satyam, Gyanam and Anandam. 'Ramanuj' wrote a
commentary on the sutra which is called Shri Bhasya. 6. Mughal Period
82. Ajmer is associated with the Sufi saint:
(a) Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya (i) Babur
(b) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
(c) Baba Farid 87. Babur, the first Mughal emperor (1526-1530),
(d) Bandanawaz Gisudaraz succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist when he was only ……….. old.
Ans. (b) : The Ajmer Sharif Dargah is considered to be (a) 9 years (b) 11 years
among the holiest Muslim shrines in India and is also a (c) 12 years (d) 7 years
famous landmark in Ajmer. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
the Sufi saint from Persia is enshrined here in 13th Ans. (b) : Babur, born Zahir-ud-din Mohammad was
century. In keeping with his secular teachings, its doors the founder of the Mughal empire in the Indian
are open to people of all faiths and religions. Some say subcontinent. Babur succeeded to the throne of
that Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is believed to be the Ferghana when he was 11 year old. Ferghana was the
direct descendant of Muhammad and preached his region ruled by Babur before he invaded India.
beliefs to the masses. 88. Daulat Khan sent the messenger for his
83. From where Mira Bai Rajput Princess belongs allegiance in return for providing aid to Babur
to? against Emperor _____ in Kabul.
(a) Mewar (b) Medta (a) Ibrahim Lodi (b) Sikandar Lodi
(c) Satara (d) Bijapur (c) Ghazi Khan Lodi (d) Bahlol Lodi
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Ans. (a):Daulat Khan Lodi sent the messenger for his in India. Ibrahim Lodi was killed while trying to
allegiance in return for providing aid to Babur against retreat and beheaded.
Emperor Ibrahim Lodi in Kabul. The First Battle of Battle Year Remarks
Panipat was fought between Babur & Ibrahim Lodi in Battle of 1527 Babur defeated Rana Sanga of
1526 in which Ibrahim Lodi was defeated & was killed Khanwa Mewar and his allies.
by Babur.
Battle of 1529 Babur defeated the joint forces
89. Which term was used to denote poll tax on Ghagra of the Afghans and Sultanate of
non-Muslim subjects during the reign of the Bengal.
Mughal Empire?
(a) Sharia (b) Shafi'i Battle of 1539 Sher Shah Suri defeated
(c) Jahiliyah (d) Jizya Chausa Humayun.
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 93. Ibrahim Lodi was killed by _____ in 1526 in
the first battle of Panipat.
Ans. (d) : Jizya was a type of tax imposed on non-
(a) Mohammad Shah
Muslims who lived in states, governed by the Muslim
ruler. The Jizya tax was initiated by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak. (b) Ferozeshah Tughlaq
(c) Timur
• In 1579, the third Mughal emperor Akbar abolished
the jizya. (d) Babur
• In 1679, Aurangzeb decided to re-impose jizya on RRB Group-D 03-10-2018 (Shift-I)
non-Muslim subjects in lieu of military service, a Ans (d): See the explanation of above question.
decision that was widely criticized by many Hindu 94. When was the first battle of Panipat fought?
rulers and Mughal court officials. (a) 1556 (b) 1661
90. What is the real name of Babur? (c) 1526 (d) 1761
(a) Salim (b) Khurrum RRB JE - 28/05/2019 (Shift-I)
(c) Nashruddin (d) Zahir - ud - din Ans : (c):See the explanation of above question.
R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I) 95. Identify the option that arranges the
RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist chronology of Mughal emperors in the correct
Ans. (d) : The real name of Babur was Zahir-ud-din order:
Muhammad Babur. His name is derived from the (a) Jahangir - Shah Jahan - Akbar - Aurangzeb
Persian word 'Babr', which means Tiger. He was the (b) Akbar - Aurangzeb - Shah Jahan - Jahangir
founder of the Mughal dynasty in India. He was born (c) Akbar - Shah Jahan - Jahangir - Aurangzeb
on 14th February, 1483. In 1526, Babur won the First (d) Akbar - Jahangir - Shah Jahan - Aurangzeb
Battle of Panipat against Ibrahim Lodi, the Lodi king. RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
He captured Delhi and founded the greatest dynasty Ans. (d) : The chronology of Mughal emperors in the
of North India, the Mughal Empire. He died on correct order-
December 26, 1530 in Agra. He wrote his • Babur (1526 - 1530 AD)
autobiography, Baburnama. • Humayun (1530 - 1540 – again 1555 - 1556 AD)
91. 'Humanyun Nama' provides a glimpse into the • Akbar (1556 - 1605 AD)
world of Mughals. Who wrote this book? • Jahangir (1605 - 1627 AD)
(a) Jahanara Begum (b) Nadira • Shah Jahan (1628 - 1658 AD)
(c) Gulbadan Begum (d) Abul Fazl
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist • Aurangzeb (1658 - 1707 AD)
Ans. (c) : 'Humayunama' is the biography of the famous 96. Tulugama is a:
emperor 'Humayun written by his sister Gulbadan (a) Punishment given to criminals by Jahangir
Begum. Through this book one gets a lot of information (b) Water conservation method used by Akbar
about Babur and Humayun. (c) Military strategy used by Babur
Major books of Mughal era and their authors. (d) Tax imposed by Jahangir
Authors Books RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Shahjahannama Inayat Khan Ans. (c) : The First Battle of Panipat was fought
Alamgirnama Qazim between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi
Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh Abdul Qadir Empire, which took place on 21 April 1526. The
Akbarnama (Ain-i-Akbari) Abul Fazl. Mughal Emperor Babur won in this battle.The new
92. When did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodhi? war tactics introduced by Babur known as tulugama
(a) 1761 (b) 1739 which used in this battle. Tulugama meant dividing the
(c) 1628 (d) 1526 whole army into various units, viz. the Left, the Right
and the Centre. The Left and Right divisions were
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist further subdivided into Forward and Rear divisions.
Ans. (d) : On 21st April 1526, Babur defeated Ibrahim 97. Babur was considered a 'Ghazi' after winning
Lodhi in the First Battle of Panipat and quickly in which Battle?
occupied Delhi despite vast and superior troops.
(a) Battle of Kabul (b) Battle of Panipat
Ibrahim Lodhi lost in the battle due to Babur's
superior strategy and use of artillery. The First Battle (c) Battle of Khanwa (d) Battle of Ghaghra
of Panipat marked the foundation of Mughal Empire RRB JE - 29/05/2019 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (c): After defeating Rana Sanga, King of Mewar 105. In which year the First Battle of Panipat was
on 17th March 1527 in the Battle of Khanwa, Babur fought?
assumed the title of Ghazi. (a) 1626 (b) 1706
98. When did Babur firsts invade India? (c) 1526 (d) 1500
(a) 1519 (b) 1521 RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) 1544 (d) 1535 Ans. (c):See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group-D 04-10-2018 (Shift-I) 106. Where did the First Battle of Panipat fought?
Ans. (a):Babur invaded India first time in 1519 against (a) Haryana (b) Jammu & Kashmir
the Yosufzai community. In this battle Babur captured (c) Punjab (d) Rajasthan
Baazaur and Bhera. He was founder of Mughal Dynasty RRB JE - 29/05/2019 (Shift-I)
in India.
99. After being established in November 1525 in
Lahore, Babur met Ibrahim Lodhi 80 kms 107. The battle of Ghaghra was fought in ____.
away from Delhi on 21st April _____? (a) 1523 (b) 1529
(a) 1526 (b) 1521 (c) 1525 (d) 1526
(c) 1527 (d) 1519 RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (b):In 1529 AD the Battle of Ghaghra was fought
Ans. (a):On 21st April 1526, Ist Battle of Panipat started between Mahmud Lodhi (Brother of Ibrahim Lodhi
in which Babur emerged victorious. After which Babur head of Afghan Cheif with the support of Nusrat Shah
established Mughal Dynasty in India. of Bengal) and Babur in which Babur had defeated
100. Battle of Khanwa was fought in which year? Mahmud Lodhi.
(a) 1521 (b) 1527 108. Which of the following dynasty rulers were not
(c) 1529 (d) 1525 called as 'Sultan'?
RRB Group-D 04-10-2018 (Shift-II) (a) Lodhi (b) Khalji
Ans. (b):Battle of Khanwa was fought on 17th March, (c) Mughal (d) Tughlaq
1527 between Mughal emperor Babur and Rajput Ruler RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd
Rana Sanga. In this battle Babur emerged victorious and Ans. (c):Mughal dynasty rulers were not called as
hence assumed the title of 'Ghazi'. 'Sultan' in the history of India. The title of Sultan was
101. The Battle of Khanwa was fought between started by the Turkish ruler. The first ruler to hold the
whom? title of Sultan was Mahmud of Ghazni.
(a) Babur and Rana Sanga 109. Which of he following is the reverse sequence
(b) Humayun and Shershah Suri (before the last) of the Mughal emperors, who
(c) Humayun and Naseeruddin Nusrat Shah ruled the Indian sub continent?
(d) Akbar and Rana Sanga (a) Akbar, Shahjahan, Aurangzeb, Bahadur Shah
RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-I) II
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. (b) Aurangzeb, Bahadur Shah II, Shahjahan,
102. Who had established the Mughal Empire in Akbar
1526 AD? (c) Bahadur Shah II, Aurangzeb, Shahjahan,
(a) Babur (b) Genghis Khan Akbar
(c) Daulat Khan (d) Ibrahim Lodhi (d) Akbar, Aurangzeb, Shahjahan, Bahadur Shah
RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-I) II
Ans.(a):In 1526 AD Babur had defeated to last ruler of RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Lodhi Dynasty Ibrahim Lodhi in the First Battle of Ans. (c):The reverse order of the Mughal emperors,
Panipat, Haryana and established the Mughal Empire in who ruled the Indian subcontinent would be as follows:-
India. Babur was the fifth descedants of Timur from his Bahadur Shah II (Zafar) – 1837 to 1857 AD, Aurangzeb
father side & 14th descedants of Genghis Khan from his (1658-1707 AD), Shahjahan (1628-1658 AD), Akbar
mother side. He had written his autobiography named as (1556-1605 AD).
Tuzuk-e-Babari or Babarnama in Turkish language.
103. Mughal Empire was established by whom? (ii) Sher Shah Suri
(a) Babur (b) Humayun
(c) Akbar (d) Shahjahan
110. Who built the Shahi (Royal) road to strengthen
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist and consolidate his empire from the Indus
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. Valley to the Sonar Valley in Bengal, and it was
104. Who is the founder of Mughal Empire? renamed the GT road during the British
(a) Akbar (b) Ibrahim Lodhi period.
(c) Sher Shah Suri (d) Babur (a) Aurangazeb (b) Sher Shah Suri
RRB JE - 31/05/2019 (Shift-III) (c) Bahadur Shah Zafar (d) Alam Shah
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b) : Sher Shah Suri constructed the Shahi (Royal) 117. ____had constructed many restrooms, mosques
road to strengthen and consolidate his empire from the and network of roads, in which the Grand
Indus valley to the Sonar valley in Bengal. This road Trunk Road is the most famous one.
was renamed as Grand Trunk (GT) road during British (a) Emperor Sher Shah Suri
period connecting Calcutta and Peshawar. (b) Emperor Akbar
111. Who built the 'Shahi' road connecting the (c) Emperor Aurangzeb
Indus Valley with the Sonar Valley? (d) Emperor Humayun
(a) Akbar (b) Humayun RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Shahjahan (d) Sher Shah Suri Ans. (a): Emperor Sher Shah Suri had constructed many
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist restrooms, mosques and network of roads, in which the
Grand Trunk Road is the most famous one.
118. Silver coins introduced by Sher Shah was also
112. Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is situated in ––––––. continued by Mughals as-
(a) Fatehpur Sikri (b) Delhi
(a) Taka (b) Rupiya
(c) Sasaram (d) Agra
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Tanka (d) Mohar
Ans. (c) : Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is in the Sasaram RRB Group-D 03-10-2018 (Shift-III)
town of the Bihar India. The system of tri-metalism Ans. (b):Sher Shah first started a Silver coin Rupiya
which came to characterise Mughal coinage was which weighed 178 grains (11.53 grams) and valued one
introduced by Sher Shah. rupiya. Mughals also continued Silver coin as Rupiya.
Ruler Place of the tomb
Babur Kabul (iii) Akbar
Humayun Delhi
Akbar Sikandra (Agra) 119. The Din-i-Ilahi (lit 'Religion of God') was
Jahangir Shahdara (Lahore) synergetic religion propounded by:
Shah Jahan Agra (a) Akbar (b) Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb Aurangabad (c) Jahangir (d) Babar
113. Sur dynasty was founded by Sher Shah, who RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-II)
had ruled till____. RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-II)
(a) 1540 to 1545 (b) 1535 to 1545 RRB ALP & Tec. (14-08-18 Shift-III)
(c) 1538 to 1545 (d) 1530 to 1545 RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-II) Ans. (a) : To fill the gap between different religions,
Ans. (a):Shershah defeated the Mughal ruler Humayun Akbar started a new religion Din-i-Ilahi/'Religion of
in the Battle of Kannauj in 1540 AD and laid the God' in 1582. It believed in one God. It contained the
foundation of Sur Dynasty. This battle is also known as good element of all religions. Its basis was rational.
Battle of Bilgram. Sher Shah ruled from 1540 AD to Although its basic function was monotheism, it also
1545 AD. contained glimpses of polytheism. There were only 18
114. Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun at the followers of this religion during the reign of Akbar.
Battle of Kannauj in _____. 120. By whom was Din-i-Ilahi promoted?
(a) 1544 (b) 1540 (a) Babur (b) Bahadur Shah
(c) 1542 (d) 1539 (c) Akbar (d) Humayun
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
115. Sher Shah invaded Bengal and defeated 121. During Akbar reign____was the Finance
Mahmud shah in which year? Minister of Mughal Empire.
(a) 1358 (b) 1583 (a) Todarmal (b) Man Singh I
(c) 1540 (d) 1538 (c) Tansen (d) Birbal
RRB Group-D 27-09-2018 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d): In 1538 AD, Sher Shah defeated Ghiyasuddin Ans. (a):Raja Todarmal was the Finance Minister of
Mahmud Shah, who was the last Sultan of the Hussain Mughal Empire during Akbar's reign.
Shahi dynasty of Bengal. 122. At the Second Battle of Panipat, Bairam Khan
116. What was the real name of Sher Shah Suri or defeated ________.
Sher Khan? (a) Maharana Pratap (b) Khan Zaman
(a) Farid (b) Jamal (c) Rana Pratap (d) Hemu
(c) Jalal-ud-din (d) Abul Fateh RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I)
RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-III) Ans. (d) : The second Battle of Panipat was fought
Ans. (a):Sher Shah founded the Sur Dynasty in 1540 between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra
AD. Sher Shah's childhood name was Farid Khan. Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, the Hindu King
Shershah had constructed around 1700 Saray (restroom) who was ruling North India from Delhi and the army of
by the side of road every 4 miles. Roads and Saray were Akbar, on November 5, 1556. It was a decisive victory
the veins of his empire. for Akbar's General Khan Zaman and Bairam Khan.
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123. In which year was the Second Battle of Panipat Ans. (c) : Bairam Khan was an important military
fought between Akbar and Hemu? commander, and later commander-in-chief of the
(a) 1526 (b) 1536 Mughal army, a powerful statesman and regent at the
(c) 1576 (d) 1556 court of the Mughal Emperors, Humayun and Akbar.
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist He was also the guardian, chief mentor, adviser, teacher
and the most trusted ally of Akbar. Akbar honored him
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. as Khan-i-Khanan, which means "King of Kings".
124. When did Akbar become emperor? 130. Who among the following was one of the finest
(a) 1552 AD (b) 1560 AD Calligraphers at Akbar's court, who was
(c) 1556 AD (d) 1550 AD honoured with the title 'Zarrin Qalam' (Golden
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Pen)
Ans. (c) : Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar, who was also (a) Basawan (b) Abul Fazal
known as 'Akbar the Great', was the third emperor of (c) Daswant (d) Muhammad Husain
the Mughal Empire after Babur and Humayun. He RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
succeeded his father Humayun in the year 1556 AD, at Ans. (d) : Muhammad Husain came from Kashmir and
the age of just 13. He remained emperor till 1605 AD. was one of the most well known artists of calligraphy
125. Akbar became the ruler of Punjab at the age of in Akbar's Court. He was honoured with the title
____. "Zarrin Kalam" or Golden Pen.
(a) 31 (b) 23 131. The battle of Haldighati was fought in:
(c) 13 (d) 33 (a) 1568 (b) 1552
RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-III) (c) 1576 (d) 1584
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (c) : The Battle of Haldighati was fought on 18
126. Mughal ruler Akbar was born in ___. June, 1576 between the armies of Maharana Pratap, the
(a) Amarkot (b) Fatehpur Sikri Rana of Mewar, and the Mughal emperor Akbar's
(c) Sialkot (d) Agra forces, led by Man Singh I of Amer. The battle ended
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-III) in defeat of the forces of Mewar.
Ans. (a): Akbar was born on 15th October 1542 AD in 132. Who was the revenue minister of Emperor
the palace of Raja Virsal in Amarkot. Akbar?
127. Takht-i-Akbari, the platform where Akbar was (a) Wazir khan (b) Noor Jahan
coronated as emperor, is located in which (c) Todar Mal (d) Abul Fazl
state? RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Rajasthan (b) Uttar Pradesh Ans. (c) : Raja Todar Mal was Emperor Akbar's
(c) Haryana (d) Punjab revenue and finance minister. Akbar introduced
RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist numerous reforms in his revenue department with the
assistance of Todar Mal. He introduced a new system
Ans. (d) : Takht–i–Akbari, the coronation platform of of revenue known as zabt and a system of taxation
Mughal emperor Jalal–ud–din Muhammad Akbar is at called dahshala. He took a careful survey of crop
Kalanaur town in Punjab. The coronation ceremony of yields and prices cultivated for a 10-year period 1570–
13 year old Akbar was performed by Mughal military 1580 AD.
commander Bairam Khan in 1556 AD. 133. What was Akbar's idea of Sulah-e-kul?
128. ____was Bairam Khan son, who became an (a) Intolerance towards invaders
important person in Akbar court. (b) Universal peace
(a) Abdul Rahim Khan -i- Khanan (c) Gender justice
(b) Amir Khusrow (d) Religious equality
(c) Abul Fazl RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) Birbal Ans. (b) : Akbar's idea of Sulah-e-kul was universal
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist peace. This principle of universal peace was founded by
Ans. (a) : Bairam Khan's son was Abdul Rahim-Khan- Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti which was
i-Khanan, who was one of the Navratnas of Akbar. propounded by Akbar. In this all religions and sects had
Akbar gave him the title of Khan-i-Khanan due to his freedom of expression if they do not fight each other.
prestigeous performance in Gujarat war. Rahim was a 134. Which Mughal Emperor made Fatehpur Sikri
brilliant scholar of Arabian, Turkey, Persian and as his capital?
Sanskrit language. Rahim was born in 1556 in Delhi. (a) Humayun (b) Babur
129. Who among the following was honoured with (c) Akbar (d) Aurangzeb
the title 'Khan-i-Khanan'? RRB JE - 22/05/2019 (Shift-I)
(a) Akbar (b) Sher Shah Suri Ans. (c):Akbar made Fatehpur Sikri as his capital
(c) Bairam Khan (d) Humayun which was constructed in honor of his successful
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist campaign in Gujarat.
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135. Birbal was a member of the court of which Ans. (a): Nine gems of Akbar's court were Abul Fazal,
Mughal emperor? Tansen, Birbal, Todarmal, Mansingh, Abdul Rahim
(a) Akbar (b) Babur Khan-i-Khana, Fakir Aziano-Din, Mulla Do-Piyaza and
(c) Shah Jahan (d) Humayun Faizi.
RRB JE - 28/06/2019 (Shift-III) 142. ____ was third Mughal Emperor.
Ans. (a):Birbal was one of the Akbar's Navratnas. He (a) Humayun (b) Akbar
was born in a Brahmin family and his childhood name (c) Aurangzeb (d) Jahangir
was Mahesh Das. He was the only Hindu who adopted
the Din-i-Ilahi religion.
Ans. (b):Akbar was the third ruler of Mughal Dynasty.
136. To strengthen the army, mansabdari system
He was the founder of Din-i-illahi.
was started by __.
(a) Babur (b) Aurangzeb 143. Akbar had administrative seat at?
(c) Akbar (d) Jahangir (a) Allahabad (b) Lucknow
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-III) (c) Delhi (d) Agra
Ans. (c):Mansabdari system was started by Akbar in RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
18th year of his rule. This system was started in the Ans. (d): Akbar carried out all his administrative work
place of Jagirdari system Mansab means Post or from Agra.
category.
137. Who died on 27 October, 1605 at Fatehpur (iv) Jahangir
Sikhri, was buried at Sikandra in Agra.
(a) Empress Mumtaj Mahal 144. Who among the following Mughal rulers of
(b) Emperor shah Jahan India gave permission to the British to
(c) Emperor Humayun established their first factory in Surat'?
(d) Emperor Akbar (a) Shahjahan (b) Bahadurshah Zafar
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-II) (c) Aurangzeb (d) Jahangir
Ans. (d): Akbar full name was Abulfatah Jalaluddin RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Muhammad Akbar. He was buried at Sikandra. His Ans. (d) : The British East India Company of British
ruling period was 1556 AD to 1605 AD. landed on Indian subcontinent on 24 August 1608 at the
138. The states of ____ were known as authorised port of Surat for the purpose of trade but after seven
states because the Mughal Empire was years they established a factory under the leadership of
conquered here. Sir Thomas Roe. The first factory was established in
(a) Maratha, Karnataka, Panipat Surat. The first factory in Surat was established by East
(b) Awadh, Bengal, Hyderabad India Company with a permission of Mughal Emperor
(c) Bengal, Karnataka, Panipat Jahangir.
(d) Karnataka, Sindh, Delhi 145. Jahangir was the___Mughal Emperor of India.
RRB Group-D 27-11-2018 (Shift-III) (a) 3rd (b) 4th
Ans. (b):The states of Awadh, Bengal and Hyderabad (c) 5 th
(d) 6th
were known as authorised states because the Mughal RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
empire was conquered here.
Ans. (b):Jahangir who was the son of Akbar was the
139. Queen Hamida Banu Begum was the the wife
fourth ruler of Mughal Dynasty. His childhood name
of Mughal Emperor___.
was Salim. He was successor of Akbar.
(a) Aurangzeb (b) Akbar
(c) Babur (d) Humayun 146. Mughal Emperor Jahangir was son of ____.
RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-III) (a) Babur (b) Akbar
Ans. (d): Hamidabanu Begum was the wife of famous (c) Shahjahan (d) Humayun
Mughal Emperor Humayun. Hamida constructed Tomb RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-I)
of Humanyun near Dinpanah or Purana Qila. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
140. Hamida Bano Begum was mother of ____.
(a) Emperor Jahangir (b) Emperor Akbar (v) Shah Jahan
(c) Emperor Humayun (d) Emperor Babur
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018 (Shift-II) 147. Which of the following is (Under Mughal ruler-
Ans. (b):Hamida Bano Begum was the mother of third Foreign traveller visited India)-correctly
Mughal ruler Akbar. She was the daughter Mir Ali. matched?
141. Which of the following was not Akbar's nine (a) Shah Jahan – William Hawkins
gems or navratna? (b) Jahangir – Manucci
(a) Ustad Ali Khan (b) Raja todarmal (c) Aurangzeb – Manucci
(c) Abul fazal (d) Fakir Aziao Din (d) Akbar – Sir Thomas Roe
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Ans. (c) : Ans. (c) : Regarding Aurangzeb, statement in option (c)
Foreign Travellers Reign of Rulers is wrong because, he was the third son of the fifth
emperor of the Mughal dynasty, Shah Jahan. His mother
William Hawkins Jahangir was Mumtaz Mahal. He was born on November 3,
Sir Thomas Roe Akbar 1618, in Dahod, Malwa, India. Aurangzeb was given
Manucci Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb the title of Alamgir which means conqueror of the
world. Aurangzeb defeated his elder brother Dara
Peter Mundy Shah Jahan Shikoh at Samugarh in May 1658. He confined his
148. Shah Jahan's daughter ––––– participated in father in his own palace at Agra. Aurangzeb was 88
many architectural projects of the new capital years old when he died on March 3, 1707. When he
of Shajahanabad (Delhi). died the Mughal empire started declining and many
(a) Begum Ishrat (b) Gulbadan Begum revolts and rebellions broke out through out the empire.
(c) Roshanara (d) Jahanara 152. Which of the following kings was sent by
RRB NTPC 11.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Aurangzeb against Chhatrapati Shivaji
Ans. (d) : Jahanara (Shah Jahan's daughter) participated Maharaj?
in many architectural projects of the new capital (a) Bahadurshah Zafar (b) Adil Shah
established at Shahjahanabad, Delhi. Jahanara, Roshan (c) Man Singh (d) Jai Singh
Ara, were sisters. Roshanara supported Aurangzeb in RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
the war of succession. Gulbadan Begum was the Ans. (d) : To control the power of Shivaji Maharaj,
daughter of Babur who wrote 'Humayunnama'. Aurangzeb sent Jai Singh to Pune. He started rallying all
149. Which one of the following pairs is not the forces against Shivaji Maharaj. Jai singh had besieged
the fort of Purandar as a result a treaty between Jai Singh
correrctly matched (with important foreign
and Shivaji Maharaj was signed in June 1665 which
travellars and the ruler of dynasty during came to be known as Treaty of Purandar.
whose they come to india).
(a) Ralph fitch-Akbar 153. Who was also known as Rabia-ud-Daurani?
(a) Nur Jahan
(b) Abdur Razzak-Dev Rai II
(b) Dilras Banu Begum
(c) John Judan-Shah Jahan
(c) Jagat Gosain
(d) Marco polo-Pandya Empire (d) Asmat Begum
Ans. (c) : John Fryer, Peter Mundy, Tavernier & John Ans. (b) : The original name of Rabia-ud-Daurani was
Loyalt came to India during the reign of Shah Jahan. Dilras Banu Begum. She was the first wife of
Rest all the options are correctly matched. Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb commissioned the tomb of
Rabia-ud-Daurani in 1660 in Aurangabad, which is
(vi) Aurangzeb called as the second Taj Mahal. It is also known as 'Bibi
Ka Maqbara'. It was actually built by his eldest son
150. _____became an independent kingdom under Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother. It was
the rule of Chinkilich khan, also known as built in 1678 AD.
Nizam-ul-mulk. 154. In the Indian history, who was known as Alam-
(a) Mysore (b) Hyderabad Gir?
(c) Awadh (d) Bengal (a) Babur (b) Jahangir
(c) Aurangzeb (d) Akbar
RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-I)
Ans. (b):After the death of Aurangzeb on 3 March,
1707 AD. When the Mughal ruler became weak, the Ans. (c):Aurangzeb was known as Alam-Gir. He was
born in Ujjain. His father name was Shah Jahan and
Nizam of Hyderabad declared freedom of himself from mother name was Mumtaz Mahal. Mughal Empire
Mughal Empire. He established the independent reached its highest peak during his reign. He was also
Hyderabad state in 1724 AD. known as 'Zindapir'.
151. Which of the following statements about 155. Mughal Emperor _____ had acquired the title
Aurangzeb is incorrect? of 'Alamgir'.
(a) He was also known as Alamgir (a) Aurangzeb (b) Akbar
(b) In his struggle for throne, Aurangzeb (c) Jahangir (d) Shah Jahan
decisively defeated his brother Dara in battle RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-III)
and put his father under house arrest in his Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
own palace in Agra
156. After the death of Aurangzeb in ____, several
(c) He was the second son of Shah Jahan and regional kingdoms came to power under
Mumtaz Mahal. Mughal administrator in different parts of
(d) The Mughal Empire continued to decline. India.
after the death of Aurangzeb in mid-18th (a) 1708 (b) 1705
century (c) 1706 (d) 1707
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Ans. (d): After Aurangzeb's death, in 1707 Murshid
Kuli Khan of Bengal, Saadat Ali Khan of Awadh, 7. Literature during Mughal Period
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad declared themselves as
Independent rulers. 162. Into how many books is the Akbar Nama
divided?
(a) 5 books (b) 4 books
(vii) Rulers of Later Mughal Period (c) 2 books (d) 3 books
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I)
157. When did Nadir Shah invade India and sack Ans. (d) : The book Akbarnama is written by Abu'l Fazl
Delhi? in Persian language. The book is divided into three
(a) 1739 (b) 1761 books: The first book deal with Akbar's ancestors. The
(c) 1754 (d) 1765 second recorded the events of Akbar's reign and the
third is the Ain-i-Akbari which deals Akbar's
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist administration.
Ans. (a) : Emperor Nadir Shah Afshar, the Shah of 163. Who wrote 'Ain-i-Akbari'? It is a 16th-century
Persia and the founder of the Iranian Afsharid dynasty detailed document recording the
of Persia, invaded Northern India and Delhi in March administration of the Mughal Empire under
1739. His army had easily defeated the Mughals at the Emperor Akbar.
Battle of Karnal. (a) Mulla Shah (b) Abdur Rahim
158. From which Asian country did Ahmad Shah (c) Abul Fazal (d) Haji Ibrahim
Abdali come to India? RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Persia (b) Turkey Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) Afghanistan (d) Mangolia 164. Goswami Tulsidas who composed
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ramcharitmanas was born in the modern state
Ans. (c) : Ahmad Shah Abdali, also known as called of ___.
Ahmad Khan Abdali, was the originator of the Durrani (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Maharashtra
Empire and is viewed as the organizer of the cutting (c) Karnataka (d) Uttar Pradesh
edge territory of Afghanistan. In July 1747 Ahmad Shah RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
was delegated as the king of Afghanistan by a Loya Ans. (d) : Goswami Tulsidas was born in Rajapur
Jirga in Kandahar, where he set up his capital. In the (Chitrakoot) Uttar Pradesh. His main compositions are
Third Battle of Panipat on 14 January 1761, he defeated Ramacharitmanas, Vinaypatrika, Dohavali, Kavitavali
etc.
the Maratha Army led by Sadashivrao Bhau.
165. Which among the following is NOT a work to
159. Who was the last Mughal emperor of India? be consulted for the history of Mughal India?
(a) Alamgir II (b) Aurangzeb (a) Alamgir Nama (b) Shahnama
(c) Ahmad Shah Bahadur (d) Bahadur Shah II (c) Shahjahan Nama (d) Akbar Nama
RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) : Bahadur Shah Jafar (1775-1862) was the last Ans. (b) : Shahnama was composed by Persian poet
ruler of Mughal Empire and famous poet of urdu. He Firdausi. The book describes the history of Iran from
was a poet, musician, and calligrapher, more an aesthete the beginning of time of the Arab conquest in the 7th
than a political leader. century. Rest all books in options are about Mughal
160. Who was last Mughal Emperor? history.
(a) Babur (b) Jahangir 166. Who wrote the medieval-era epic poem
"Padmavat"?
(c) Akbar (d) Bahadur Shah
st (a) Mulla Daud
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage I (b) Abdu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (c) Malik Muhammad "Jayasi"
161. Which Mughal emperor was sent to Rangoon (d) Amir Khusro
by Britishers? RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Bahadur Shah Zafar Ans. (c) : Padmavat is an epic poem written in 1540 AD
(b) Bahadur Shah Ahmad Shah by sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, who wrote it in
(c) Bahadur Shah I the Hindustani language of Awadhi, and originally in
(d) Bahadur Shah III the Persian Nastaliq script. It is the oldest extant text
among the important works in Awadhi. A famous piece
RRB ALP & Tec. (20-08-18 Shift-II) of Sufi literature from the period, it relates an
Ans. (a) : Britishers exiled Bahadur Shah II to allegorical fictional story about the Delhi Sultan
Rangoon. Where he died on 7 November 1862. He used Alauddin Khalji’s desire for the titular Padmavati, the
Zafar as his pen name. Queen of Chittor.
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167. Humayunama has been written by. 173. The travellers came to India in the medieval
(a) Gulbadan Begum (b) Babur period wrote their biographies and the court
(c) Akbar (d) Noorjahan poets wrote their poem to praise their kings
RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist these literary sourcess are called ____.
Ans. (a) : Gulbadan Begum (1523–1603) was a Mughal (a) Record (b) Chronicles
princess and the daughter of Emperor Babur who was (c) Theology (d) Chronology
the founder of the Mughal Empire. She is best known as RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-I)
the author of Humayunama.
Ans. (b):In the medieval period, biographies and poems
168. Tansen, the famous singer of Mughal era, is written by the travellers and court poet are placed in the
associated with which Indian music form? category of chronicles.
(a) Dhrupad (b) Thumri
(c) Carnatic (d) Khayal
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 8. Art & Architecture in
Ans. (a) : Tansen, Indian musician and poet who was an Mughal & Later Mughal
important figure in the North Indian tradition of Period
Hindustani classical music. He was greatly esteemed for
his dhrupad and raga compositions and for his vocal
performances. 174. Where is the Raniji ki Baori or the 'Queen's
Stepwell', the largest among the fifty step wells
169. Ali Quli Salim and Abu Talib were important
poets during the reign of ____. that were built to meet the need for water
(a) Aurangzeb (b) Jahangir located?
(c) Shah Jahan (d) Akbar (a) Banswara in Rajasthan
RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-I) (b) Bundi in Rajasthan
Ans. (c):Ali Quli Salim and Abu Talib were important (c) Jaipur in Rajasthan
poets during the reign of Shah Jahan. During Akbar's (d) Jaisalmer in Rajasthan
period, Faizi, Abul Fazal, Tulsidas and Raskhan were RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
famous poet. During Jahangir time, Surdas, Bihari, Ans. (b) : Raniji ki Baori or the 'Queen's stepwell', the
Keshav das, Naqib khan and Mutamid restricted largest among the fifty step wells that were built to meet
historiography. the need for water located in Bundi, Rajasthan. It was
170. Babur's autobiography 'Baburnama' was built by Queen Nathawat Ji Solnki in 1699. Who was
written in which language? the younger queen of the ruling Rao Raja Anirudh
(a) Kurdi (b) Pashto Singh of Bundi.
(c) Urdu (d) Turki
175. The Ahilya fort was constructed in the 18th
RRB ALP & Tec. (13-08-18 Shift-III) century on the banks of ____ river.
Ans. (d): Baburnama also known as Tuzuk-i-Babri was (a) Kosi (b) Ganga
written in Chagtai Turkish language.
(c) Tapi (d) Narmada
In this book, Babur wrote different stories of his life in
detail. This autobiography gives a great details of RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
'Tulughma war system' used during battle of Panipat Ans. (d) : The Ahilya Fort was constructed in 18th
and Khanawa. Babur and Jahangir were only the century on the banks of river Narmada from 1765 to
Mughal Emperor who wrote their biographies. 1796. In 2000, his descendant prince Richard Holkar
171. 'Baburnama' which is Babur's autobiography converted it into a guest house, which is today known as
was written in _____ language. the Ahilya Fort Hotel.
(a) Persian (b) Arabic 176. In which of the following cities did Maharaja
(c) Urdu (d) Turkish Jai Singh II did not build the Jantar Mantar?
RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-I) (a) Jaipur (b) Delhi
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (c) Allahabad (d) Varanasi
172. Who is the author of the book Geet Govindam RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
written during medieval India? Ans. (c) : Maharaja Jai Singh - II constructed 5
(a) Meerabai (b) Tulsidas observatories in India. These are located in Jaipur,
(c) Kabir (d) Jayadev Ujjain, Mathura, Delhi and Varanasi. Jaipur
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-I) observatory is the biggest among the five. Jaipur
Ans. (d): The poem was written in Sanskrit by Jayadev, observatory has been listed in the UNESCO sites in the
who was attached to the Bengali court of king year 2010.
Laksmana Sena (12 century) 177. Vitthal Temple is included in which of these
Writers – Compositions group of monuments ?
Jayadeva– Geet Govinda, Ratimanjari (a) Group of Monuments located Hampi
Tulsidas – Ramcharit Manas, Dohavali, (b) Group of Monuments located at
Mahabalipuram
Geetavali, Vinay patrika
(c) Group of Monuments located at Pattadakal
Kabirdas – Bijak (Sakhi, Sabad, Ramaini) (d) Group of Monuments located at Khajuraho
Meerabai – Geet Govind Teeka, Rag Govind RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a) : The Vithoba Temple or Vitthala Temple in 182. The Charminar of Hyderabad was built by :
Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for (a) Asaf Jah
its exceptional architecture and unmatched (b) Muhammad Kuli Kutub Shah
craftsmanship. It is considered to be one of the largest (c) Allauddin Khalji
and the most famous structure in Hampi. The temple is (d) Muhammad bin Tuglaq
located in the north eastern part of Hampi, near the RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
banks of the Tungabhadra River. It was built during Ans. (b) : The Charminar is in the old city of
the reign of King Devaraya II (1422 –1446 AD) Hyderabad, Telangana. The monument was built in
178. Which of the following architectural techniques 1591 AD, to serve as the mosques and madarsas by
has been used primarily to decorate the Taj Muhammad Kuli Kutub Shah, the fifth king of the
Mahal? Qutub Shahi dynasty, reportedly as the first building in
(a) Mosaic (b) Relief Hyderabad, his new capital.
(c) Pietra Dura (d) Tesserae 183. During whose reign the Charminar monument
RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist of Hyderabad was built?
Ans. (c) : Pietra dura architectural techniques has been (a) Akbar
used primarily to decorate the Taj Mahal. The Pietra (b) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
dura is the art of carving the stone, from a general point (c) Qutubuddin Aibak
of view. The use of this type of decoration, similar to (d) Jahangir
the Florentine technique of Pietra dura, is thought to ALP Stage -II 22.01.2019 (shift - I)
have been influenced by the presence of Italian Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
craftsmen at the Mughal court, and developed in India
as 'parchinkari'. 184. Which is the tallest Victory tower in India?
179. Who took away the Peacock throne from (a) Fateh Burj (b) Vijay Stambh
India? (c) Qutub Minar (d) Jhulta Minar
(a) Nadir Shah RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Ahmed Shah Ans. (a) : The Fateh Burj is the tallest victory tower
(c) Mohammad bin Tuglaq (minar) in India. It is situated in the historical village of
(d) Genghis Khan Chappar Chiri in the SAS Nagar district (Mohali
RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist district) of Punjab state. It was here that Banda Singh
Ans. (a) : Nadir Shah took away the peacock throne Bahadur, one of the most respected Sikh warriors, won
built by Shah Jahan, from India. Emperor Nadir Shah, a decisive battle against Wazir Khan, commander of the
the Shah of Persia and the founder of the Iranian Mughal army.
Afsharid dynasty of Persia invaded Northern India 185. Which of the following was NOT built by Shah
eventually attacking Delhi in March, 1739. His army Jahan?
had easily defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal (a) Shalimar Gardens
and would eventually capture the Mughal capital in (b) Red Fort (Delhi)
aftermath of the battle. (c) Buland Darwaza
180. Which of the following is INCORRECTLY (d) Jama Masjid (Delhi)
matched? RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Elephanta Caves- Maharashtra Ans. (c) : The monuments built by Shah Jahan are:
(b) Khajuraho- Madhya Pradesh
Taj Mahal, Agra
(c) Kedarnath-Gujarat
Red Fort (Lal Quila), Delhi
(d) Buland Darwaza-Fatehpur Sikri
Jama Masjid, Delhi
Agra Fort, Agra
Ans. (c) : Kedarnath temple is one of the sacred Jama Masjid, Agra
pilgrimage centres in Northern India, located on the
Moti Masjid, Agra Fort
bank of Mandakini river at an altitude of 3584 meters
above sea level. The historical name of this region is Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore
"Kedar Khand". Kedarnath temple is a part of Char Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
Dhams and Panch Kedar in Uttarakhand. 15-storey "Door of Victory" (Buland Darwaza) is the
highest gateway in the world. It was constructed in 1575
181. In which Indian fort would you find the AD by Mughal emperor Akbar the Great to
Musamman Burj ?
commemorate his win over Gujarat.
(a) Red Fort of Agra (b) Red Fort of Delhi
(c) Golconda Fort (d) Fatehpur Sikri Fort 186. The Jama Masjid in Delhi was built during the
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist reign of which Indian ruler?
(a) Humayun (b) Babur
Ans. (a) : The Musamman Burj, the Shah Burj is an
elaborate octagonal tower located near the Diwan-e- (c) Aurangzeb (d) Shah Jahan
Khas (hall of private audience) in Agra Fort. RRB J.E. -2014
Musamman Burj was built by Shah Jahan for his RRB ALP & Tec. (29-08-18 Shift-I)
beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
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187. In which year was the construction of Jama Ans. (d) : Panch Mahal is a palace in Fatehpur Sikri,
Masjid of Delhi completed? UP. The Panch Mahal meaning Five level palace was
(a) 1653 (b) 1655 commissioned by Akbar. This structure stands close to
(c) 1652 (d) 1656 the Zenana quarters (Harem), used for entertainments
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist and relaxation.
Ans. (d) : The Jama Mosque (Masjid) of Delhi was 193. The Shalimar Gardens located in Lahore and
Kashmir are architectures of the ___.
constructed between 1650 – 1656 AD during tenure of
(a) Mughals (b) British
Shahjahan. It is also known as Masjid - e - Jahanuma, (c) Delhi Sultanate (d) Sikhs
which denotes notion of conquering the whole world. It RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
consists of 4 gates, 4 pillars and 2 towers. It is made up
Ans. (a) : Shalimar Gardens located in Lahore and
of red sandstone and marbles. Kashmir are architectures of the Mughals.
188. Which of the following did Emperor Akbar Shalimar Garden of Jammu and Kashmir was built by
NOT construct? Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in
(a) Agra fort (b) Fatehpur Sikri 1619. The Shalimar Garden of Lahore was constructed
(c) Jama Masjid of Delhi (d) Buland Darwaza by Shah Jahan in 1641-42 AD, layering Persian
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist influences.
Ans. (c) : Mughal architecture is remarkably attractive 194. Which of the following Nawabs of Awadh built
and symmetrical combinations of Turkish, Persian and the Bara Imambara in Lucknow?
Indian architecture. It was first developed in India (a) Asaf-ud-Daula (b) Asif jah Mirza
during the reign of the third Mughal emperor Akbar the (c) Shuja -ud-Daula (d) Yamin-ud-Daula
Great and flourished during the reign of his grandson RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Shah Jahan. Here, some famous monuments of India Ans. (a) : The Bara Imambara of Lucknow is one of
built by Akbar– the most famous monuments of the city, also known as
Monuments Place Asafi Imambara, after the name of the Nawab of
Agra Fort Agra Lucknow who got it constructed .The Bara Imambara
Fatehpur Sikri Agra in Lucknow was built by Asaf-ud-daula in 1784. It is
believed that the construction of this grand building
Buland Darwaza Agra was started when a devastating famine had hit Awadh,
189. In which city is the tomb of Emperor Akbar and the nawab's objective was to provide employment
situated? for people in the region for almost a decade while the
(a) Varanasi (b) Chennai famine lasted.
(c) Chandigarh (d) Agra 195. Construction of the Hawa Mahal at Jaipur was
RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist inspired by the_____.
Ans. (d) : Akbar's tomb was built in 1605–1613 AD by (a) Jal Mahal at Jaipur
his son Jahangir and is situated in 119 acres of grounds (b) City Palace at Jaipur
in Sikandra, a sub area of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. (c) Khetri Mahal at Jhunjhunu
Akbar planned the tomb and selected a suitable site for (d) Lake Palace at Udaipur
it. After his death, Akbar's son Jahangir completed the RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
construction in 1605–1613 AD. Ans. (c) : Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds) was built
190. Gol Gumbaz is situated in which state? in 1799 AD by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu Kachwaha Rajput dynasty, who was the founder of
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Karnataka Jaipur. He was impressed with the 'Khetri Mahal' built
RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist by Maharaja Bhopal Singh in the town of Jhunjhun,
Ans. (d) : The famous Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur Rajasthan.
(Karnataka) it is the country's largest and the world's 196. The Mysore Palace in Karnataka was an
second largest dome. It is a work of architectural official residence of which of the following
genius. Unsupported by any pillars, the mausoleum of dynasties?
Muhammed Adil Shah (1526-56) was constructed in (a) Chalukya (b) Wadiyar
1656 by architect Yaqut of Dabul. (c) Chola (d) Pallava
191. Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of the king RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Mohammed Adil Shah. It is a part of_______. Ans. (b) : The Mysore Palace, is a historic palace and a
(a) Bundelkhand (b) Bharatpur royal residence in Mysore, in Karnataka, used to be the
(c) Panipat (d) Bijapur official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty, who ruled
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I) from 1399 to 1950 AD. Mysore Palace is also known as
Amba Villa. Henry Irwin was the architect of the
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. Mysore palace. In the 14th century Yaduraya built the
192. Panch Mahal built by Akbar is located in ___. first palace inside the old fort, which was demolished
(a) Delhi (b) Ajmer and restored several times. The present building was
(c) Agra (d) Fatehpur Sikri built between 1897 and 1912, after the burning of the
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist old palace.
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197. Who built the Buland Darwaza, which is 202. The Red Fort of Agra was founded by which
located in Fatehpur Sikri? Mughal Emperor?
(a) Babur (b) Akbar (a) Jahangir (b) Bahadurshah Jafar
(c) Noor Jahan (d) Shah Jahan (c) Shahjahan (d) Akbar
Ans. (b) : Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to Ans. (d) : The Red Fort of Agra was built in 1565AD
commemorate his victory over Gujarat in 1575 AD. It is by Mughal Emperor, Akbar the Great. Basically it was
the main entrance to the Jama Masjid of Fatehpur Sikri built by bricks.
Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and • Remarkably the Red Fort of Delhi was built by
it is an masterpiece example of Mughal Architecture. Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan.
198. In which city is Buland Darwaza located? 203. Which of the following monuments is not
(a) Hyderabad (b) Chittorgarh located in Delhi?
(c) Delhi (d) Fatehpur Sikri (a) Alai Darwaza (b) Buland Darwaza
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) India Gate (d) Humayun's Tomb
Ans. (b) : Buland Darwaja is a monument constructed
199. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh. It was built in 1575
erected by Akbar to celebrate his conquest of AD by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar to
____. commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the highest
(a) Kashmir (b) Gujarat gateway in the world.
(c) Bengal (d) Mewar Alai Darwaza is situated in premises of Qutub Minar in
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Delhi. It was built by Alauddin Khalji in 1311 AD.
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. Humayun's Tomb is located in Delhi. It was built by the
200. To commemorate his victory over Gujarat, Humayun's wife Bega Begum or Haji Begum in 1570. It
Akbar built 'Gate of Magnificence' the highest was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
gateway of India at Fatehpur Sikri. What is 204. In which of the following cities is the Tomb of
another name for this gateway? Sheikh Salim Chisti Located ?
(a) India Gate (b) Buland Darwaza (a) Delhi (b) Golconda
(c) Kashmiri Gate (d) Gateway of India (c) Fatehpur Sikri (d) Junagarh
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c) :Salim Chisti's tomb was built with red
sandstone but later converted into a beautiful marble
201. Which of the following monuments is NOT mausoleum. Salim Chishti’s (Tomb) is in the middle of
situated in Delhi? the Emperor’s Courtyard at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar
(a) Qutub Minar (b) Panch Mahal Pradesh. Emperor Akbar had built this tomb in the
(c) Agrasen Ki Baoli (d) Red Fort honour of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti between 1571 and
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 1580 AD.
Ans. (b) : Panch Mahal: It is a palace in Fatehpur 205. To which of the following deities is the Dilwara
Sikri, Uttar Pradesh. The Panch Mahal meaning 'Five Temple in Mount Abu dedicated?
level Palace' was commissioned by Akbar.This is an (a) Jagannath (b) Adinath
extraordinary structure employing the design elements (c) Badrinath (d) Kedarnath
of a Buddhist Temple, entirely columnar, consisting of RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
four storey of decreasing size arranged asymmetrically Ans. (b) : The Dilwara Temples are located few
on the ground floor, which contains 84 columns. kilometres away from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only
Qutub Minar: It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in hill station. These Jain temples were built between
the Mehrauli area of New Delhi, India. Its construction the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are famous for
was begun by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak, in around 1199 AD their use of marble and intricate marble
and completed by his successor, Iltutmish. It was carvings.There are five shrines in the complex that
damaged as by lightning in 1326 AD and again in 1368 are dedicated to Lord Adinath, Lord Rishabhadeva,
AD, and was repaired by the rulers of the day, Lord Neminatha, Lord Mahavir Swami and Lord
Muhammad-bin-Tughluq (1325-51) and Firuz Shah Parshvanatha respectively.
Tughluq (1351-88). In 1503 AD Sikandar Lodi carried
206. The Dilwara temple is situated at _____
out some restoration and enlargement of the upper (a) Mount Abu (b) Khajuraho
storeys. (c) Bhubaneswar (d) Aurangabad
Agrasen ki Baoli: It was a 60-meter long and 15- RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road, near Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India. It
was originally built by the legendary king Agrasen. 207. Golconda Fort is situated in which Indian
Red Fort: It is a Mughal fort made up of red state?
sandstone in Old Delhi, India. It was built by Shah (a) Odisha (b) Telangana
Jahan in the mid-17th century. The fort was designated (c) Karnataka (d) Maharashtra
a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b) : Golconda Fort is one of the oldest and (a) Agra Fort (b) Taj Mahal
historical Fort located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The (c) Red Fort (d) Humayun's Tomb
fort was previously called Mankal Golconda Fort and RRB NTPC 20.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
was built of mud on a hill top by king of Warangal in Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
1143. Later it was fortified between 14th and 17th 214. Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a
centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then ruling Qutb multi layered palace, was built by Sawai Pratap
Shahi dynasty. The Qutb Shahi reign at Golconda ended Singh in _____.
in 1687 when this dynasty was over thrown by Mughal (a) 1699 AD (b) 1599 AD
emperor Aurangzeb, who intentionally left it ruins. (c) 1799 AD (d) 1899 AD
208. Which of the following cities does not have RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
Jantar Mantar? RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-III)
(a) Indore (b) Jaipur Ans. (c):Hawa Mahal is one of the major land marks of
(c) Varanasi (d) Ujjain Jaipur. It is a multi layered palace, which was built by
RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1799 AD. The Mahal is
an inter play of red and pink sand stone. Mr. Lal Chand
Ans. (a) : Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur built Ustad was the architect of Hawa Mahal. It has 953
the 5 observatories in country on the basis of Hindu windows these windows are known as 'Jharokhas'.
astronomy. The observatories or Jantar Mantar were Jaipur is also called as pink city. Its design was a
built in Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura, Delhi and Varanasi. unique mixture of Mughal Architecture and Hindu
The first observatory was constructed in Delhi in 1724 Rajput style of Architecture.
AD. 215. Hawa Mahal of Jaipur is constructed of-
209. Moti Masjid is located in which of the following (a) White and Green Marble
monuments? (b) Granite
(a) Golconda fort (b) Agra Fort (c) Red and Pink Sandstone
(c) Qutubminar (d) Red Fort (d) Normal Rock
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b/d): Moti Masjid was built by Mughal Emperor Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Shah Jahan in Agra and Aurangzeb in Delhi. There is 216. Fatehpur Sikri or City of Victory was the
another Moti Masjid also, located inside Lahore fort, capital of _____ for 12 years.
this white marble structure was built by Jahangir and it (a) Babur (b) Bahadur Shah
was modified by architects of Shah Jahan. (c) Akbar (d) Aurangzeb
210. Moti Masjid or 'Pearl Mosque' is the most RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-II)
beautiful structure of the ____ fort. Ans. (c):Fatehpur Sikri or City of Victory was
(a) Red (b) Golconda established by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD and
served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1571 to
(c) Amer (d) Agra 1585 AD Akbar founded this city after winning Chittor
RRB Group-D 10-12-2018 (Shift-I) and Ranthambore. Akbar abandoned the city in 1585
Ans. (a/d) : See the explanation of above question. AD due to shortage of water and frequent wars between
211. The constructon of ___ was started in 1632 AD Mughals and Rajputs. He shifted his capital from
and it was completed at the end of 1648 AD. Fatehpur Sikri to Lahore and in 1598 AD, he made
Agra as his capital.
(a) Taj Mahal (b) Qutubminar
(c) Red Fort (d) Moti Mahal 217. Who had established Fatehpur Sikri?
(a) Humayun (b) Akbar
RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-II) (c) Jahangir (d) Shahjahan
Ans. (a):The construction of Taj Mahal was started in RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
1632 AD and it was completed at the end of 1648 AD. It Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
is situated in Agra, UP. Taj Mahal was built by Mughal 218. Which famous red sand stone fort surrounds
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife the royal city of Mughal rulers, which includes
Mumtaz Mahal. It was designed by Ustad Ahmad Jahangir Mahal, Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas
Lahouri & Ustad Isa. It was built from white marble and two beautiful mosques?
which was brought from the quarries of Makrana in (a) Agra Fort
district Nagaur, Rajasthan. In 1983, it was designated as a (b) Tomb of Humayun
UNESCO World Heritage Site. (c) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
212. Around which year did the construction of Taj (d) Groups of Monuments at Hampi
Mahal Complex begin? RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(a) 1641 AD (b) 1632 AD Ans. (a):The famous Agra Fort, made of red sand stone
(c) 1651 AD (d) 1621 AD surrounds the royal city of Mughal rulers, which
includes Jahangir Mahal, Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist and two beautiful mosques. The constructuction of Agra
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. Fort was started around 1565 AD, when the initial
213. Which Mughal monument was designed by structures were built by Akbar and subsequently taken
Ustad Ahmed Lahori and declared a UNESCO over by his grandson Shah Jahan, who added the most
World Heritage Site in 1983 ? of the marble creation to the fort.
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219. Which of the following is not a memorial to Ans. (b):Humayun's Tomb is a mausoleum inspired by
dead person? Mughal Architecture. It was constructed in 1570 AD by
(a) Bibi ka Maqbara (b) Taj Mahal Haji Begum. It is located in New Delhi near
(c) Charminar (d) Itmad ud Daulah Nizamuddin Aulia Mosque i.e. Old Fort.
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 225. Which of the following mosques was built by
Ans. (c): Charminar was built by Mohammed Quli the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan?
Qutub Shah in 1591 AD to commemorate the end of the (a) Jama Masjid, Delhi
plague in the city. It is located in Hyderabad, (b) Badshahi Masjid, Lahore
Telangana, India. It is not a memorial of a dead person. (c) Kabuli Bagh Masjid, Haryana
Memorial The Person's Name (d) Qila-e-Quhna Masjid, Delhi
Bibi ka Maqbara – Dilras Banu Begum RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Taj Mahal – Mumtaz Mahal Ans. (a):The Jama Masjid was built by the Mughal
Itmad ud Daulah – Mirza Ghiyas Beg Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656 AD in Delhi. This mosque
220. The Charminar was built to eradicate, which of is made of Red sandstone and white marble and is
the following widely spread disease? situated 500 meters from the Red Fort.
(a) Yellow fever (b) Plague Badshahi Masjid, Lahore (built in 1673 AD) -
(c) Leprosy (d) Cancer Aurangzeb
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-III) Kabuli Bagh Masjid, Haryana (built in 1527 AD) -
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Babur
Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque, Delhi (built in 1541 AD) - Sher
221. Which of the following famous both religious Shah Suri.
and secular historical building is not in
Fatehpur sikri city of Uttar Pradesh? 226. Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad was completed by
(a) Buland Darwaza ___.
(b) Tomb of Salim Chisti (a) Muhammad Qutub Shah
(c) Diwan-i-Khas (b) Jahangir
(d) Qutb Shahi Tomb (c) Qutubshahi
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans. (d): The Qutub Shahi Tomb is located in Ibrahim
Bagh in Hyderabad. Buland Darwaza and Tomb of Ans. (d): Mecca Masjid is located in Hyderabad,
Salim Chisti was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in Telangana. The construction of this mosque started in
Fatehpur Sikri (UP). Diwan-i-Khas was built by Mughal the year 1614 by Sultan Muhammad Qutub Shah and it
Emperor Shahjahan in Agra Fort. was completed by Aurangzeb in 1693 AD.
222. Which of the following is not a historical 227. Match the following monuments/places with
monument in Fatehpur Sikri? their exact location-
(a) Buland Darwaza (b) Ibadat Khana Monumentt Location
(P) Golconda fort a. Hyderabad
(c) Gol Gumbad (d) Panch Mahal
(Q) Buland Darwaza b. Fatehpur Sikri
(R) Humayun's Tomb c. New Delhi
Ans. (c):Gol Gumbaz is the crypt of Mohammed Adil (S) Rani ki vav d. Patan
Shah, who was the sultan of Bijapur. This magnificent
monument was constructed by the architect Yaqut of (a) P-a, Q-b, R-c, S-d (b) P-a, Q-c, R-b, S-d
Dabul in year 1656 AD. It is located in the state of (c) P-d, Q-b, R-c, S-a (d) P-d, Q-c, R-b, S-a
Karnataka. It is some times even referred as the Taj Ans. (a):Correct matches are :-
Mahal of South India. Monument Location
223. Murud Janjira Fort in Maharashtra is Golconda Fort Hyderabad
surrounded by- Buland Darwaza Fatehpur Sikri
(a) Paddy field (b) Tree Humayun's tomb New Delhi
(c) Garden (d) Water Rani ki Vav Patan
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I) 228. Which of the following forts is located in Tamil
Ans. (d): Murud- Janjira Fort is located in Murud Nadu ?
village in Raigarh district of Maharashtra. Malik Amber (a) Manora Fort (b) Amer Fort
of Ahmednagar Sultanate constructed it in 15th century (c) Sikandara Fort (d) Jaisalmer Fort
AD. This fort is spread over an area of 22 acres RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
surrounded by sea water all around. Ans. (a) : The Manora Fort is situated 65 km away from
It is located on an island situated in Arabian sea. Due to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. The fort was built by
its physiography, it was never captured by enemies. Maratha ruler SerfoJi II in 1814-1815 to commemorate
224. Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun is the successful advance of the British over Napoleon
situated in ____. Bonaparte.
(a) Kabul (b) Delhi Amber Fort – Rajasthan
(c) Shadara Bagh (d) Khuldabad Sikandra Fort – Agra
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Jaisalmer Fort – Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
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229. In which year "Ibadat-Khana (House of 235. Banda Bahadur, Military commander of
Worship) was erected by Akbar? Khalsa army was executed in:
(a) 1575 (b) 1679 (a) 1715 (b) 1717
(c) 1675 (d) 1579 (c) 1716 (d) 1718
Ans. (a) : The Ibadat-Khana was a meeting house built Ans. (c) : Banda Singh Bahadur, also called Lachman
in 1575 CE by the Mughal emperor Akbar the Great, at Das, Lachman Dev, or Madho Das was a Sikh warrior
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh to gather spiritual leaders
of different religious ground so as to conduct a and a commander of Khalsa army. He was the first
discussion on the teachings of the respective religious Sikh military leader to wage an offensive war against
leaders. Din-e-Ilahi (Religion of God) was propounded the Mughal rulers of India, thereby temporarily
by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1582 AD. extending Sikh territory. On 9 June 1716 he was killed.
230. Which Mughal Emperor built Taj Mahal? 236. Which of the following is NOT in the list of five
(a) Shah Jahan (b) Humayun Sikh Takhts?
(c) Jahangir (d) Akbar
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (a) Sri Patna Sahib, Patna
Ans. (a):Taj Mahal is the world famous monument built (b) Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda
in Agra. Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah (c) Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib, New Delhi
Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz (d) Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur
Mahal. RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
231. Which of the following was the first city Ans. (c) : Panj Takht: The Five Holy Shrines of
planned by Mughal Empire? Sikhism– There are five Gurudwaras which are
(a) Fatehpur Sikri (b) Islamabad considered to be of religious importance in the Sikh
(c) Delhi (d) Agra religion is known a Panj Takht. These five Gurudwaras
RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-II) are called Panj Takht which translates into five thrones
Ans. (a) : Fatehpur Sikri was the first planned city of and pilgrimage destinations and visiting all the five
the Mughals. This city was founded in 1569 by the Takhts once in their lifetime is deemed important for all
mughal emperor Akbar and served as the capital of the people of Sikhism. Five takht are-
Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. Akal Takht Sahib.
Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib.
9. Sikhism Takht Sri Damdama Sahib.
Takht Sri Patna Sahib.
232. Who was the founder of the social reform Takht Sri Hazur Sahib.
movement for Sikhism - the Nirankari
movement? 237. At which Sikh Guru's invitation did the Sufi
(a) Baba Balak Singh (b) Baba Gurmeet Dev saint Hazrat Mian Mir lay the foundation stone
of Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in
(c) Shri Sohan Singh (d) Baba Dyal Das
Amritsar?
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-II) (a) Shri Guru Har Govind ji
Ans. (d) : Baba Dyal Das was the founder of the social (b) Shri Guru Arjun Dev ji
reform movement for Sikhism is name a - the Nirankari (c) Shri Guru Har Rai ji
movement. It was founded in 1851, to restore the (d) Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji
practices and other beliefs of Sikhs, prevalent during the
establishment of Sikhism by Guru Nanak Dev. RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : Guru Ram Das Ji was gifted the land for
233. The Baisakhi festival in India marks the birth
of Khalsa Panth under Guru Gobind Singh, Harmandir Sahib by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The 5th
the………..Guru of Sikhs, in the year 1699. Guru Sri Arjun Dev ji brick lined the structure and
(a) 9th (b) 7th began construction of the Golden Temple Complex in
(c) 10th (d) 8th December of 1588. In Sikh history, Sufi saint Mian Mir
Mohammed Muayyinul Islam, laid the foundation stone
of Harmandir Sahib.
Ans. (c) : Baisakhi, is one of the prime festivals for the
followers of Sikh Religion, is celebrated annually on 238. Who laid the foundation stone of the world-
April 13 or 14 the day Marks the birth of Khalsa Panth famous Swarna Mandir (Golden Temple)?
under Guru Gobind singh. On this day Sikh new year is (a) Muhammad Iqbal (b) Hazrat Mian Mir Ji
celebrated. Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th and the last (c) Ashraf Ali Thanvi (d) Mahmud-ul-Hasan
Guru of sikh Religion. RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
234. Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Ans. (b) : The foundation stone was laid down by
'Khalsa Panth' in the year_______. Hazrat Mian Mir a muslim divine of Lahore (Pakistan).
(a) 1701 (b) 1697 The temple was destroyed several times by Afghan
(c) 1705 (d) 1699 invaders and was finally rebuilt of marble and copper
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist overlain with gold foil during the kingship of Maharaja
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. Ranjit Singh.
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239. The first Guru of the Sikh religion was: Ans. (d): The Golden Temple also known as Sridarbar
(a) Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Sahib or Sri Harmandir Sahib is a Gurudwara located in
(b) Shri Guru Ram Das Ji the city of Amritsar, Punjab in India. It is the most
(c) Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji sacred temple of Sikhs. This temple was built by fifth
(d) Shri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev.
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 245. When was the battle Chillianwala fought?
Ans. (c) : The founder and first Guru of Sikh religion (a) 1865 (b) 1892
was Guru Nanak Dev. He was born at Talwandi, (c) 1849 (d) 1856
Pakistan known as Nankana Sahib on October 20, 1469. RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
In Sikhism there are 10 Sikh Gurus. Guru Govind Singh Ans. (c):During second Anglo-Sikh war (1848-49). The
was the Sikh's last guru. battle of Chillianwala was fought on 13 Janauary 1849
240. Shree Guru Nanak Devji was born in Rai Bhoi's AD between the British forces under lord Gough and
Talvandi (present day Nankana Sahib) in: Sardar Sher Singh Army's which was inconclusive as a
(a) 1465 (b) 1539 result, Lord Dalhousie appointed Charles Napier as
(c) 1469 (d) 1456 commander-in-chief. After defeating the Sikhs in the
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist battle of Gujarat in February 1849, Lord Dalhousie
Ans. (c) : Shree Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of annexed Punjab into the British state under the
Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. He was leadership of Charles Napier.
born in Rai Bhoi's Talvandi in 1469. He died in 1539, 246. On which river bank Golden temple is located?
Kartarpur (Pakistan). (a) Amrit Sarovar lake (b) Golden Lake
241. Which Sikh guru established the Khalsa (c) Harike Lake (d) Sukhna Lake
Panth? RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(a) Shri Guru Nanak ji
Ans. (a):The golden temple is located near Amrit
(b) Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji
Sarovar lake. Golden temple is also known as
(c) Shri Guru Har Gobind ji
Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib. It is situated in
(d) Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji
Amritsar, Punjab. It was built by the 5th Sikhs Guru,
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Guru Arjun Dev ji in 16th Century.
Ans. (d) : The tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh
was born in Patna on 22nd December 1666. In 1699 on 247. Who was the last physical (human existent)
the eve of Vaisakhi, he established the famous Khalsa Sikh Guru.
Panth. (a) Guru Har Rai (b) Guru Har Kishan
242. Which community has the Adi Granth as their (c) Guru Hargobind (d) Guru Gobind Singh
religious Book? RPF Constable 03.02.2019 (Shift - I)
(a) Buddhists (b) Jains Ans. (d) : Guru Gobind Singh was the last and 10th Sikh
(c) Sikhs (d) Jews Guru and the founder of Khalsa.
RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 248. Who among the following was the tenth Sikh
Ans. (c) : Adi Granth is a religious text of Sikhism. The Guru?
text is also known as Guru Granth Sahib. First the (a) Guru Nanak (b) Guru Arjun Dev
collection of Adi Granth was made by 5th Sikh Guru (c) Guru Ram Das (d) Guru Gobind singh
Arjun Dev. It is a collection of nearly 6000 hymns of R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 01-09-2019 (Shift - III)
the Sikh Gurus religious leaders and various early and Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
medieval Saints of different religious and castes.
243. Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev in
the _____ century.
10. Medieval Miscellaneous
(a) Twelfth (b) Fifteenth
(c) Thirteenth (d) Eighteenth 249. Qila Mubarak monument is situated in _____.
RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-III) (a) Haryana (b) Rajasthan
Ans. (b) : Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev in (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Punjab
the fifteenth century in Punjab. Guru Nanak Dev was RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
born on 15th April 1469 at Rai Bhoi in Talwandi near Ans. (d) : Qila Mubarak is situated in Bhatinda
Lahore. He was the first Shikh Guru. Guru Angad had (Punjab). It was constructed in 6th century. It is one of
created a new script Gurumukhi. Guru Govind Singh the oldest forts made up of bricks. The famous Raziya
was the 10th and the last Sikh Guru. He declared that Sultan was imprisoned here by Altunia.
there would be no more human gurus and that the 'Guru 250. Who among the following was a popular name
Granth Sahib' would be the Eternal Guru. of the 14th century Persian literature associated
244. The Golden Temple also known as Harmandir with ghazals and was loved for his perfect
Shahib or Darbar Sahib is located in ____. personality and art of poetry?
(a) Patna (b) Chandigarh (a) Muhammad Iqbal (b) Mirza Ghalib
(c) Anandpur (d) Amritsar (c) Rumi (d) Hafez
RRB Group-D 26-11-2018 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (d) : Hafez was a popular name of the 14th century 256. Who among the following is considered as the
Persian literature associated with ghazals and was loved founder of Islam?
for his perfect personality and art of poetry. (a) Prophet Muhammad (b) Prophet Noah
251. What is the name of the holy book of Muslims, (c) Prophet Yusuf (d) Prophet Abraham
which describes the relationship between an RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-I)
omnipotent and omniscient God and his
creations? Ans. (a) : Born around 570 A.D. in the city of Mecca
(a) Quran (b) Sahih al-Bukhari Muhammad, who later known as prophet Muhammad
(c) Torah (d) Injil was considered as the founder of Islam.
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-III) 257. Islam is a major world religion promulgated by
Ans. (a) : The Quran is the central religious book of the Prophet Muhammad in Arabia in the :
Muslim. The Quran is divided into chapters (Surah) (a) 5th century (b) 4th century
th
which are then divided into Ayats (Verses). (c) 7 century (d) 6th century
252. Who is believed to be the first person to bring RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-I)
Christianity to India? Ans. (c) : Followers of Islam are called Muslim.
(a) Vasco Da Gama (b) Queen Victoria Muslims are monotheist and worship one all knowing
(c) Queen Elizabeth (d) Saint Thomas God, who in Arabic is known as Allah. It was
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-III) promulgated by the prophet Muhammad in Arabia in
Ans. (d) : Saint Thomas is believed to be the first the 7th century.
person to bring Christianity to India. Saint Thomas was 258. The Sunni and Shia are the two major sects in
one of the 12 apostles of Jesus and the man Largely which religion or belief?
credited with bringing Christianity to Indian through the
Malabar coast in 52 AD. According to certain (a) Judaism (b) Islam
inscription the 7th century, there were Christion-Indian (c) Parsi (d) Sikhism
communities living in Kerala. RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-II)
253. The sayings or day-to-day teachings of Prophet Ans. (b) : The Sunni and Shia are the two major sects in
Muhammad after his death were compiled by Islam. The religion of Islam promulgated in Mecca in
his followers and called______. Arabia (in the 7th century CE). by Prophet Muhammad.
(a) Hadith (b) Quran The belief that 'There is no god but god, and
(c) Sharia (d) Sunnah Muhammad is the messenger of god' is central to Islam.
RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-III) 259. Vasco Da Gama landed at_____ in 1498.
Ans. (a) : The sayings or day-to-day teaching of (a) Goa (b) Cochin
Prophet Muhammad after his death were compiled by
(c) Surat (d) Calicut
his followers and was called 'Hadith'. It is a major
source of religion law and moral guidance. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I)
254. How many pillars are the core beliefs and Ans. (d) : Vasco Da Gama, an European traveller
practices of Islam? landed Calicut port in 1498. He was welcomed by
(a) 5 (b) 9 Zamorin.
(c) 7 (d) 3 260. Arrange the following historical events in their
RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-II) chronological order.
Ans.(a) : The core beliefs and practices of Islam A. Nadir Shah invades India and attacks
comprises of 5 pillars. Delhi.
The five pillars are - B. The Diwani of Bengal is transferred to the
1. The declaration of faith (Shahada) East India Company.
2. Prayer (Salah) C. Humayun regains lost territories.
3. Alms - giving (Zakat) D. Ahmad Shah Abdali defeats the Marathas
4. Fasting (Sawm) in the Third Battle of Panipat.
5. Pilgrimage (Hajj) (a) C, A, B, D (b) A, D, B, C
255. ........... is an Islamic finance term referring to (c) C, A, D, B (d) C, D, A, B
the obligation that an individual has to donate RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
a certain proportion of wealth each year to Ans. (c) :
charitable causes. Chronological Historical Events
(a) Mudarabah (b) Ijarah Order
(c) Zakat (d) Musharakah 23 July 1955 Humayun regained his lost Indian
RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III) territories.
Ans.(c) : Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, is a donation 1739 AD Nadir Shah of Persia (1736–47)
that Muslims regard as a mandatory act within their invaded Northern India,
faith. Followers of Islam who have at least a minimum eventually attacking Delhi during
amount of wealth are required to give 2.5% of their the rule of Muhammad Shah in
liquid assets away to charity each year. March 1739
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14 January 1761 The Third Battle of Panipat took Ans. (b):Chetak was the name given to the horse ridden
place on 14 January 1761, at by Maharana Pratap at the battle of Haldighati fought on
Panipat, between the Maratha and 18 June, 1576 at Haldighati, Rajasthan. Baadal was the
the Afghans, in which Marathas name of Laxmibai's horse.
were defeated. 265. Who among the following ended the Kakatiya
12 August 1765 The British forced the Mughal dynasty rule?
Emperor Shah Alam II to sign the (a) Guptas (b) Chalukyas
Treaty of Allahabad. This treaty (c) Cholas (d) Delhi sultanate
entitled british the right to collect RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
taxes (Diwani rights) from Ans. (d) : Sultan Ghiyath-al-Din-Tughlaq made a order
Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. of invasion in 1323 AD that ended the Kakatiya dynasty
261. The Sharia is the law governing the _______ and resulted in annexation of their kingdom to Delhi
community. sultanate.
(a) Jewish (b) Cristian 266. 'Mrignayani Mahal' is situated in:
(c) Jain (d) Muslim (a) Jaipur (b) Jabalpur
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Bhopal (d) Gwalior
Ans. (d) : Shariah, also spelled Sharia, the fundamental RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
religious concept of Islam-namely, its law. The Ans. (d) : Mrignayani Mahal (Gujari Mahal) is built by
religious law of Islam is seen as the expression of God's Tomar Rajput Ruler, Raja Mansingh Tomar in 15th
command for Muslims and in application, constitutes a century in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He built this
system of duties that are incumbent upon all Muslims Mahal for his Gujar Queen, Mrignayani, as a monument
by virtue of their religious belief known as the Shariah of love.
(literally, "the path leading to the watering place"). The 267. The Jantar Mantar at New Delhi consists of
law represents a divinely ordained path of conduct that architectural astronomy instruments, it was
guides Muslims toward a practical expression of built by_____.
religious conviction in this world and the goal of divine (a) Maharaja Jai Singh II
favour in the world to come. (b) Muhammad Shaf
262. Which traveller from Uzbekistan visited India (c) Maharaj Bishan Singh
in the 11th century? (d) Bahadur Shah
(a) Mahmud Wali Balkhi RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(b) Al-Beruni Ans. (a):Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has architectural
(c) Seydi Ali Reis astronomy equipment. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh
(d) Ibn Battuta II. This is derived from yantra a Sanskrit word, meaning
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist instrument, machine and Mantar is derived from
Ans. (b) : Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni (973 AD – 1048 mantrana also a Sanskrit word meaning Consult or word
AD) better known simply as Al-Biruni, was an Calculate. Therefore, Jantar Mantar literally means
eminent Uzbek scholar and polymath. He travelled to 'calculating instrument'.
the Indian subcontinent in 1017(11th Century). He Jai Singh was given title of Sawai at the age of
explored the Hindu faith practiced in India and eleven by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the year
authored a book of Indian culture named scholar of 1699, who had summoned him to Delhi impressed by his
Kitab-ul-hind or Tahqiq-i-Hind (History of India). He wit. He became Maharaja of Amer and Jaipur,
was very learned regarding physics, astronomy, constructed five observatories in the eighteenth century in
mathematics, and natural sciences. Other than a the north Indian cities of Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura
traveller, he is also known as a historian, linguist and and Varanasi.
chronologist. He accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni. He 268. Which of the following is NOT a monument in
is considered as the Father of Indology. Tamil Nadu?
263. The best-known pastoral and hunter-gatherer (a) Bekal Fort
tribes, the 'Mongols', inhabited _______. (b) Valluvar Kottam
(a) South Asia (b) Arabian Peninsula (c) Padmanabhapuram Palace
(c) South-East Asia (d) Central Asia (d) Meenakshi Amman Temple
Ans. (d) : There are many tribes under the umbrella of Ans. (a) : Some World Heritage Site temple and
Mongol Empire, established by Temujin (later Genghis monuments of Tamil Nadu are- The Great living Chola
Khan) in 13th century. They currently lived in temples, Brihadeswarar Temple in Thanjavur,
Mongolia, China and Russia. They were skilled in Airavatesvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
hunting, archery and horse riding. Temple, Mamallapuram, shore temple of
264. What was the name of Maharana Pratap Mahabalipuram, Varah Cave Temple etc. Bekal Fort
horse? stands at the confluence of land and sea located in
(a) Bulbul (b) Chetak Kasargod district of Kerala. Whereas Valluvar Kottam,
(c) Haygreev (d) Baadal Padmanabhapuram Palace, Meenakshi Amman Palace
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist are located in Tamil Nadu.
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269. Warangal's queen Rudrama Devi (part of also known as the inventor of Traditional Tabla & Sitar.
morden Andhra Pradesh) is associated with Ram Tanu Pandey or Tansen was the great musician of
which of the following dynasties. Indian classical music. He was also counted among the
(a) Chalukya dynasty (b) Eastgang dynasty Nav ratna's of Emperor Akbar.
(c) Kakatiya dynasty (d) Chol dynasty 275. In which language did the famous medieval
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist literary genius Guru Basava compile his
Ans. (c) : Rudrama Devi was a monarch of the famuos literary works?
Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan plateau from 1263- (a) Hindi (b) Tamil
1289 AD. She was daughter of Ganapatideva. She (c) Kannada (d) Telugu
married to Virabhadra (Chalukya dynasty). RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-I)
270. Which of the following Heritage Sites has the Ans. (c):Famous medieval literary genius 'Guru Basav'
Dravidian style of architecture? compiled his famous literary works in Kannada
(a) Ellora (b) Hampi language. Guru Basava was a 12th century statesman,
(c) Konark (d) Khajuraho philosopher, poet, social reformer during the reign of
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist the Kalyan/Kalachuri dynasty. 'Basav Puran' is
Ans. (b) : Hampi is a city of monuments representing Biographical epic poem of Guru Basava.
the ruins of Vijayangara, located in the Karnataka, 276. Anangapala tomar of Rajput dynasty
India. It was the capital of Vijayanagara empire in the established the kingdom of _____.
14th century. Hampi architecture is mainly Dravidian in (a) Gujarat (b) Malwa
nature. In 1986 Hampi was declared as World Heritage (c) Ajmer (d) Delhi
Site by UNESCO. It's stone charriot and temples are
famous in the world.
Ans. (d): Angpal Tomar had founded the Tomar
271. Jaisalmer fort is situated in ____.
dynasty in 736 CE. He founded 'Delhi' in 736 CE with
(a) Punjab (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Tamilnadu (d) Rajasthan the name as Dhillika.
RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-II) 277. The medieval period in India begins in the ____
Ans. (d): Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of century and ends in the _____ century.
Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. This fort was built in 1156 AD (a) Ninth, Seventeenth (b) Eighth, Eighteenth
by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal. This fort is (c) Sixth, Eighteenth (d) Seventh, Sixteenth
popularly known as 'Sone Ka Quila'. RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-I)
272. Golconda fort was built by the Kakatiya rulers Ans. (b): The medieval history of India begins from 8th
in the ____ century. century and ends in the 18th century. It may be divided
(a) 17th (b) 11th into two period:- 'The early medieval period' which
(c) 16th (d) 13th lasted from the 8th century to 11th century and 'the late
RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-I) medieval period' which lasted from 12th century to 18th
Ans. (d): Golconda fort was built by the Kakatiya rulers century.
in the early 13th century. Later it was fortified between 278. Pinjore Garden, Also known as Yadvindra
14th and 17th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then garden is located at a distance of 20 kilometer
the ruling Qutub Shahi dynasty. This fort is located in the from ___.
western part of Hyderabad city. (a) Chandigarh (b) Delhi
273. In the medieval period, the Atala Mosque was (c) Panipat (d) Sri nagar
built by Sharqi rulers in _____. RRB Group-D 28-11-2018 (Shift-I)
(a) Malwa (b) Jaunpur Ans. (a):Pinjor Garden is also known as Yadvindra
(c) Gujarat (d) Kashmir Garden located in Pinjore. It is situated on Kalka-Baddi
RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-I) road, on the way to Himachal Pradesh. It is located at a
Ans. (b):The Jaunpur Sultanate was the independent distance of 20 km from Chandigarh. Pinjore garden is
kingdom which was ruled by the Sharqi dynasty. The an enchanting Mughal style garden. It was constructed
Khwajah-i-Jahan Malik Sarwar was the first ruler of the by the architect Nawab Fidai Khan during the reign of
Sharqi dynasty. In 1408 AD Ibrahim Shah Sharki built Aurangzeb and refurbished during the era of emperor
the Atala Mosque in Jaunpur. Jaunpur city was founded Yadavindra singh.
by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1359 AD. Janupur came to be 279. Chashme Shahi is one of the Mughal Gardens
known as 'Shiraz of India' under the Sharqi kings. located in ____, India.
274. Who among the following musician lived till (a) Kashmir (b) Uttar Pradesh
1253-1325 AD and was known as the inventor (c) Rajasthan (d) Delhi
of traditional Tabla and Sitar? RRB Group-D 27-11-2018 (Shift-III)
(a) Tansen (b) Amir Khusrow Ans. (a):The Chashme Shahi Garden is a one of the
(c) Swami Shastri (d) Baiju Bawra Mughal Gardens built in 1632 AD around a spring by
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II) Ali Mardan Khan, who was the Governor of Mughal
Ans. (b):Amir Khusrow full name was Abul Hasan Emperor Shahjahan. Chashme Shahi Garden is also
Yamin ud-din Khusrau, who lived between 1253-1325 known as royal spring, it is located in Zabarwan Range,
AD. He was also known as 'Tuti-e-Hind' (Parrot of near Raj Bhawan overlooking Dal lake in Srinagar,
India). He witnessed the reign of seven sultans. He was Kashmir.
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Modern History
(Calicut/Kappakdavu), Kerala. He was welcomed by
1. Arrival of the Europeans in India the local ruler Zamorin and given him special order to
established direct trade link with Portugal. This was
the first time when a European had arrived in India via
1. Which battle was the decisive victory of the the sea.
British East India Company over the Nawab of Hence, Vasco da Gama is credited with the discovery
Bengal on 23 June 1757? of the sea route to India
(a) Battle of Saragarhi (b) Battle of Buxar 6. European traders arrived near which Indian
(c) Battle of Plassey (d) Battle of Imphal city with the Portuguese explorer Vasco da
RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-III) Gama in 1498 AD.
Ans. (c) : Battle of Plassey was fought between British (a) Cochin (b) Kalkata
East India Company and Nawab of Bengal on 23 June (c) Chennai (d) Calicut
1757. RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
It is considered as one of the decisive victory over Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
Nawab of Bengal. The Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-
7. Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama first came
daula. It consolidated British dominance over Bengal.
to India via which sea route?
2. Where was the first British Presidency (a) Kappakdavu, Kerala
established in India? (b) Alibag, Maharashtra
(a) Mumbai (b) Goa (c) Meeramar, Goa
(c) Surat (d) Kolkata (d) Mandvi, Gujrat
Ans. (c) : In India the first British Presidency was Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
established in Surat. In between 1615–18 AD, Thomas
Roe reached in Jahangir's court and achieved rights for 8. When did the Vasco-da Gama came to the
the company. The order of entry of foreigners in India is India?
: Portguese, Dutch, English, Danes and French. (a) 1492 (b) 1498
3. The first English Factory of Bengal was set up (c) 1948 (d) 1857
on the banks of the river ........... in 1651. RPF SI 12.01.2019 (Shift - III)
(a) Swarnrekha (b) Son RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Hugli (d) Damodar Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 9. In year ____ Vasco-da-Gama was the first
Ans. (c) : The first English factory of Bengal was set up European who came to India via sea route.
on the banks of the river Hooghly in 1651. Hooghly (a) 1488 (b) 1489
river is a tributary of Ganga River. It was abandoned in (c) 1498 (d) 1499
1690 AD when they shifted to Calcutta. RRB ALP & Tec. (21-08-18 Shift-III)
4. In which of the following places did the English Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
open their 'factory' in 1611 on east coast of 10. When was Goa captured by the Portuguese?
India? (a) 1605 AD (b) 1590 AD
(a) Madras (b) Masulipatnam (c) 1510 AD (d) 1485 AD
(c) Tuticorin (d) Yanam RRB Group-D 18-09-2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) : The East-India Company's ships docked at Ans. (c) : Goa was Portugal's first territorial possession
Surat in 1608 AD but the company was first established in Asia, captured by Alfonso de Albuquerque with the
in Masulipatnam or Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh help of Thimmayya. Goa became a Portuguese colony
in 1611 and later in Surat in 1612 Captain Hawkins in 1510, when Admiral Afonso de Albuquerque
granted permission with the Permission of Mughal defeated the Sultan of Bijapur, Yusuf Adil Shah. After
Emperor Jahangir. defeating Adil Shah, it served as the main Portuguese
5. Who discovered the sea route to India? base in the East for four and a half centuries. On 19
(a) Vasco da Gama December, 1961 Goa was liberated and made a
(b) Ibn Battuta composite union territory with Daman and Diu. On 30
(c) Christopher Columbus May, 1987, Goa was conferred statehood and Daman
(d) Huen Tsang and Diu was made a separate union territory.
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 11. The ______ were the first to discover a sea-
Ans. (a) : Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to route to India.
India in the year 1498 AD. Two years after he set his (a) Portuguese (b) French
sail from Lisbon, Portugal, Vasco da Gama arrived on (c) English (d) Dutch
the western sea coast of India at Kozhikode RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a) : The Portuguese were the first to discover a 16. East India Company was granted by English
sea-route to India. The sea-route to India was first Royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I on 31
discovered by Vasco da Gama. He was a Portuguese December ___.
explorer and the first European to reach India by sea. (a) 1500 (b) 1600
He first reached the Port of Calicut on 20 May, 1498 (c) 1800 (d) 1700
with the help of the guide Ahmad Ibn Majeed. Other RRB Group-D 01-11-2018 (Shift-II)
than this, the sea-route to America was discovered by RRB Group-D 28-11-2018 (Shift-I)
Columbus in 1492 AD. Ans. (b):Queen Elizabeth I had granted English Royal
12. The famous explorer .......... wanted to come to Charter to East India Company on 31 December 1600
India, but instead landed on the shores of AD authorizing it to trade in East and West coast of
America. India. The company was formed to share in the East
(a) Genghis Khan (b) Vasco de Gama Indian Spice Trade. The company ships first arrived in
(c) Christopher Columbus (d) Alexander India, at the port of Surat in 1608.
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 17. Who was the ruler of India at the inception of
Ans. (c) : The famous explorer Christopher Columbus East India Company?
was a Spanish sailor. He wanted to come to India, but (a) Aurangzeb (b) Akbar
instead landed on the shores of America in 1492. He (c) Jahangir (d) Shahjahan
thought America is India. That is why native Americans RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Set-2, Red Paper)
became known as Red Indians. Ans. (b) : In 1600, a group of London merchants led by
13. In which city of India did the East India Sir Thomas Smythe petitioned Queen Elizabeth I to grant
Company set up their first trading center? them a royal charter to trade with the countries of the east,
(a) Ahmedabad (b) Mumbai and so, the company of Merchants of London trading with
(c) Delhi (d) Surat the East Indies or East India Company came into
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist existence. At the same time, as Queen Elizabeth I was
Ans. (d) : On 31 December 1600 AD at the Surat Port signing the royal charter for East India Company, the
in India was the first trade centre of the English Mughal emperor Akbar (1556 to 1605) was the ruler of
established. The British landed on the Indian India.
subcontinent at the port of Surat on August 24, 1608 18. Before the rule of East India company, India
AD for the purpose of trade, but in 1615 British got used to export soft clothes made of which
royal order (i.e. Farman) to establish a factory at Surat fabric?
under the leadership of Sir Thomas Roe (Ambassador (a) Only cotton (b) Only silk
of James I). Following this, the East India Company (c) Only Naylon (d) Silk & cotton
also got similar permission from the Vijaynagara RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Empire to set up their second factory at Masulipatnam. Ans. (d): Before the rule of East India company, India
14. Queen of England was crowned as Empress of used to export soft clothes made of silk & cotton, spices
India in ____. & pearls, salt, indigo dye, saltpetre and opium.
(a) 1787 (b) 1876 19. British East India Company established itself
(c) 1877 (d) 1867 during _____ in India.
RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-II) (a) 1600–1612 (b) 1641–1645
Ans. (c):In 1877, Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative (c) 1701–1710 (d) 1721–1728
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, had proclaimed RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Queen Victoria as Empress of India. India was already
Ans. (a):British East India Company established itself
under crown control after 1858, but this title was a during 1600-1612 AD in India. Queen of England,
gesture to link the monarchy with the empire further
Elizabeth I granted East India Company with a
and bind India more closely to Britain.
monopoly for 15 years over trade to the East Indies.
15. ------- was formed to trade with East Indies but
20. British East India Company was also known by
at the last its trade was limited to China and
____.
Indian subcontinent.
(a) William Company (b) John Company
(a) English India Company
(c) Lord Company (d) Lorence Company
(b) London India Company
(c) East India Company
(d) British India Company Ans. (b):British East India Company was also known
by John Company for one of its founder John Watts.
Queen of England Elizabeth I granted a formal Royal
Ans. (c) The East India Company was a joint stock charter on 31 December 1600 AD to British East India
company established with the purpose of trading with Company.
the East Indies. The company was initially set to trade
with moritieme Southeast Asia but it ended up trading 21. In 1600, ____ empowered the British East
with China and India. It was founded by John Watts on India Company to set up trade post in India.
31st December 1600, and its headquarters is in London. (a) Queen Elizabeth I (b) Queen Elizabeth II
The company was dissolved on 1 June, 1874 by East (c) King George V (d) King George VI
India Stock Dividend Redemption Act. RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a) On 31 December 1600 Queen Elizabeth I 27. Goa was conquered by the ____ in 1510 AD.
granted a British royal charter to East India Company to (a) Americans (b) Germans
set up trade post in India. British East India Company (c) French (d) Portuguese
was originally chartered as the "Governor and Company RRB Group-D 13-12-2018 (Shift-II)
of Merchants of London trading into the East Indies".
Ans. (d): India's first Portuguese Governor Afonso de
22. Before independence, which one of the
following was not French colony? Albuquerque (1509-1515) conquered Goa in 1509. He
(a) Puducherry (b) Patna introduced 'The Blue Water Policy'. In 1509 Afonso
captured Goa from sultan of Bijapur, Ismail Adil Shah
(c) Surat (d) Goa
with the help of Krishnadevaraya. On 3 February 1509
AD, Portuguese conquered Goa in Battle of Div.
Ans. (b&d): Before independence, French had
established trading stations colonies in Surat, Puducherry, 28. When was the French East India Company
Masulipatnam and Chandra Nagar, while Mahe, Karaikal founded in India?
and Yanam were taken control by war. (a) 1600 (b) 1602
French had never established their colonies in Goa and (c) 1705 (d) 1664
Patna, before independence. So two options are correct, R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III)
that's why RRB dropped this question from the evaluation. Ans. (d) : The French East India Company was
23. In which century the Portuguese traders came established on 1st september 1664.
to Goa?
(a) 14th (b) 15th
(c) 16th (d) 17th
2. Rise and Development of Marathas
Ans. (c): Vasco da-Gama returned to India in 1502 AD. 29. In 1680, ________ son of Shivaji ascended the
The Portuguese Viceroy Alfonso de Albuquerque was the throne after his success in the war of succession
first European in Cochin, India in 1503. In 1509 AD against his brother Rajaram.
Francisco de Almeida sets a sail in Bombay. In 1510 AD (a) Balaji (b) Shahu
Portuguese Governor Albuquerque had captured Goa (c) Sambhaji (d) Baji Rao I
from the ruler of Bijapur. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III)
24. In 1662 Portugal had gifted which Indian city Ans. (c) : Shiva ji is considered as the founder and
to the British King Charles II as a part of the
consolidator of Maratha Empire. After the Shivaji's
dowry of sister of the king of Portugal?
death in 1680, Sambhaji, younger son of Shivaji
(a) Bombay (b) Daman
ascended the throne after the success in war of
(c) Goa (d) Cochin
succession against his elder brother Rajaram.
Ans. (a):Bombay (Mumbai) is a union of 7 islands 30. In which year was the Third Battle of Panipat
which was captured by Portuguese in 1534 from the fought?
ruler of Gujarat, Bahadurshah. In 1661 Portuguese had (a) 1756 (b) 1761
gifted Bombay to the British King Charles II as a part of (c) 1576 (d) 1764
the marriage settlement between King Charles II and RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Catherine of Braganza. Ans. (b) : The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14
25. Where is the Cape of Good Hope? January 1761 between Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah
(a) Russia (b) South Africa Durrani (also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali) and the
(c) Arzentina (d) Germani Marathas. Sadashivrao Bhau and Vishwas Rao lead the
RRB Group-D 09-10-2018 (Shift-I) battle from Marathas and whereas Ahmad Shah Abdali
Ans. (b):Cape of Good Hope is located at the southern along with Shuja ud daula (Awadh), Najeeb ud daula
tip of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. Portuguese (Ruhelkhand), Hafiz Rehmat Khan, Dundi Khan and
explorer Vasco-da-gama had discovered India in 1498 Saad Ullah Khan from Afghans. This battle was won by
AD via Cape of Good Hope . Ahmad Shah Durrani and Maratha's were decimated.
26. Arabian merchants had exported Indian goods 31. Third battle of Panipat took place in the year _.
through Red sea and Mediterranean port in (a) 1761 (b) 1762
_____ countries.
(c) 1763 (d) 1760
(a) Australian (b) European
(c) American (d) African RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-III)
RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-II) Ans (a):See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (b):Arabian Merchants had exported Indian goods 32. Who fought to Ahmad Shah Abdali in third
through Red sea and Mediterranean port in European Battle of Panipat?
countries. In 1498 AD, Vasco da Gama discovered a sea (a) Mughal (b) Lodhi
route via Europe to India. Suez canal was digged in (c) Maratha (d) Khalji
1869 to connect the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea
via the tributaries of River Nile. This canal had reduced
the 7000 km distance between Europe and India. Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
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33. Maratha's were lost their power in ____ by Ans. (b): Treaty of Bassein was signed on 31 December
being defeated from Ahmad Shah Abdali? 1802 AD between the British East India Company and
(a) 1762 (b) 1761 Baji Rao II. The treaty was a decisive step in the
(c) 1763 (d) 1764 dissolution of the Maratha confederacy, which led to the
RRB Group-D 27-11-2018 (Shift-I) East India Company's usurpation of the Peshwa's
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. territories in the western India in 1818.
34. In the era 1660's, Shivaji used ____ tactics and
military strategies to lead a series of attacks. 3. Independent States
(a) Scientific (b) Naval (Mysore/Bengal/Punjab/ Awadh)
(c) Guerilla (d) Strategic
RRB Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-II) 39. After the annexation of awadh in 1856, Nawab
Ans. (c): During 1660, Shivaji used Guerrilla warfare Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled
tactics and military strategies to lead a series of attacks. to___.
Principles of this Guerrilla attacks were sudden raid (a) Meerut (b) Calcutta
with minimum loss and maximum possible damage to (c) Rangoon (d) Bombay
the enemy. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II)
35. Shivaji was born in which one of the following Ans. (b) : In 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was
fort? dethroned and exiled to Calcutta on the plea that the
(a) Pratapgarh (b) Raigarh region was being misgoverned. The Nawab was accused
(c) Panhala (d) Shivneri of being unable to control the rebellious Chiefs and
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018 (Shift-I) Talukdars.
Ans. (d): Chhatrapati Shivaji was the founder of the 40. The Asafi Imambara built by Asaf-ud-Daula, is
Maratha Empire, he was born on February 19, 1630 AD located in _________.
at Shivneri fort in Pune. His father's name was Shahji (a) Bijapur (b) Delhi
Bhonsale and his mother's name was Jijabai. Shivaji (c) Agra (d) Lucknow
was devoted to his mother Jijabai who was very RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –14/06/2022 (Shift-II)
religious women. Shivaji got training and education
from Dadoji Kondadeo. He made Maval region as the Ans. (d) : Bara Imambara is a Imambara complex in
initial work place of his life. Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of
Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara.
36. _____had appointed a council of eight
ministers which was named 'Ashtapradhan' 41. Several wars were fought between British and
the supreme head of civil government. India to increase their control in India but
(a) Raja Man Singh (b) Shivaji which of the following war was not included in
them.
(c) Raja Jay Singh (d) Hyder Ali
(a) Anglo-Maratha (b) Anglo-Sikh
Ans. (b):The Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight (c) Anglo - Mysore (d) Anglo-Bangla
ministers that administered the Maratha empire. This
council was formed in 1674 by Chhatrapati Shivaji. The RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II)
8 ministers were named as - Ans. (d): Anglo-Maratha, Anglo-Sikh and Anglo-
(i) Peshwa Mysore wars were fought between British and India to
(ii) Amatya or Mazumdar increase their control in India but Anglo Bangla war
(iii) Shurunavis/ Sacheev was not included between them. The Battle of Plassey
was a major battle between Britisher's & Nawab of
(iv) Waqianavis Bengal Siraj-Ud-Daulah took place on 23 June 1757 at
(v) Sar-i-Naubat or Senapati Plassey, Bengal in which Britishers had defeated the
(vi) Sumant/Dabir Nawab.
(vii) Nyayadhish 42. Britisher's had captured Punjab in _____.
(viii) Panditrao (a) 1790 (b) 1849
37. The Treaty of Salbai was signed in ----, which (c) 1860 (d) 1798
settled the first Anglo-Maratha war? RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-I)
(a) June 1782 (b) May 1782
Ans. (b):Three wars were fought under second Anglo-
(c) April 1782 (d) August 1782
Sikh war (1848-49). The second Sikh war began with
RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-II) the revolt of Mulraj in April 1848. On 21 February,
Ans. (b):The Treaty of Salbai was signed on 17 May 1849 the East India Company under the leadership of
1782 by the representatives of Marathas Empire and the Charles Napier defeated the Sikh Emperor at the Battle
East India Company after a long negotiations to settle of Gujarat which ended the second Anglo Sikh war. As
first Anglo Maratha war, which was started in 1775. a result of this the East India Compnay had annexed the
38. The Treaty of Bassein was signed in which Punjab on 2nd April 1849 and incorporated it within
year? British India.
(a) 1860 (b) 1802 43. When under the leadership of La Bourdonnais,
(c) 1770 (d) 1875 French conqured _____. Then the first carnatic
RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-III) war was fought .
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(a) Madras (b) Pondicheri Osman Ali Khan' (1911-1948AD) was the last Nizam of
(c) Bombay (d) Hydrabad Princely state of Hyderabad; he surrendered when the
Indian Army annexed Hyderabad to the Indian Union
under 'Operation Polo'.
Ans. (a): The First Carnatic War (1746-48) was an 48. In which year was the East India Company
extensions of Anglo-French war in Europe which was granted 'Diwani rights' (right to collect
caused by the Austrian war of succession. This war was revenues and decide civil cases of Bengal, Bihar
finally ended with the treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle. Under and Orissa) by Mughals?
the Leadership of captain Barnett the English Army
caught some French ships that was the immediate (a) 1765 (b) 1800
reason. As a result of this, Mauritius French Governor (c) 1680 (d) 1715
La Bourdonnais had seized Madras. A small French RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
army under captain Paradise defeated the Army of Ans. (a) : Battle of Buxar ended with the signing of
Nawab Mahfuz Khan on the banks of river Adyar. This Treaty of Allahabad in 1765 by Shah Alam II and
war was ended in 1748 when the Treaty of Aix-La- Robert Clive of East India Company. It gave Diwani
Chapelle was signed. By this treaty, Madras was handed rights or the right to collect taxes of Bengal, Bihar and
back to the British's and the French got their territories Odisha to the East India Company. Tax exempt status
in North America. was also restored to the company.
44. During the first decade of 20th century. Which 49. Which place out of the following was Tipu
place was considered as nerve centre of Indian Sultan associated with?
nationalism? (a) Aurangabad (b) Hyderabad
(a) Bengal (b) Bihar (c) Srirangapatnam (d) Bijapur
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Madras RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : The Tipu Sultan was born on 20 November
Ans. (a) : During the first decade of 20th century 1750 in Devanhalli, Karnataka. Tipu ruled Mysore from
Bengal became a centre of modern culture, intellectual 1782 to 1799 AD. In 1787 Tipu assumed the title of
and scientific activities, politics and education and was Badshah in his capital Srirangapatnam and issued coins
considered as the nerve centre of Indian nationalism. in his name. Tipu implemented the modern calendar and
45. Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, was adopted new techniques of coinage and modern scales
defeated in the Battle of Plassey in the year; of measurement.
(a) 1757 (b) 1756 50. In which year was the Battle of Buxar fought?
(c) 1755 (d) 1752 (a) 1576 AD (b) 1761 AD
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) 1756 AD (d) 1764 AD
Ans. (a) : Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 AD RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
between Robert Clive and the nawab, Siraj-ud-Daulah. In Ans. (d) : The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year
this battle, the last Independent nawab of Bengal was 1764 AD. This was fought between the English army
betrayed by his own General, Mir Jafar. As a result, Siraj- led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of the
ud-Daulah's army with 50,000 soldiers, 40 cannons and
nawab of Awadh Suja-ud Daula, the Mughal emperor
10 war elephants was defeated by 3,000 soldiers of
Shan Alam II and the Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim. The
Robert Clive. This battle changed the course of Indian
history. After Siraj - ud-Daulah, Syed Mir Jafar became English army was victorious in this war. The real
the first dependent (Puppet) Nawab of Bengal. British sovereignty was established in India after the
victory in the battle of Buxar.
46. Which place was called the "Nursery of the
Bengal army"? 51. Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the
Battle of Plassey?
(a) Bengal (b) Eastern Uttar Pradesh
(a) Mir Jafar (b) Amichand Rajbansi
(c) Punjab (d) Awadh
(c) Siraj ud-Daulah (d) Mir Quasim
Ans. (d) : The majority of the Bengal Army were
recruited from the villages of Awadh and eastern Uttar Ans. (c) : Siraj-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of Bengal
Pradesh. Due to which Awadh is called as the 'Nursery during Battle of Plassey. Battle of Plassey was fought
of the Bengal Army'. on banks of river Bhagirathi. Battle of Plassey took
place on 23 June, 1757 between Bengal Governer Siraj-
47. Who was last Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad?
ud-Daulah and Britishers at a place called Plassey.
(a) Afzal-ud-daula
(b) Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Britishers won the war and captured Calcutta.
(c) Mir Osman Ali Khan 52. In the Battle of Plassey, who led the troops of
(d) Nasir-Ud-Daula the British East India Company?
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Neville chamberlain (b) Robert Clive
Ans. (c) : It is known that the Nizam was the ruler of (c) Allan Cunningham (d) James Alexander
the Princely state of Hyderabad from 1724 and RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
belonged to the Asaf Jahi dynasty. This dynasty was RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
founded by Mir Qamar Ud-din Siddiqi (Asaf Jah I). Mir RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b) : The Battle of Plassey was fought at Plassey, on 59. When did the British army under Eyre Coote
the banks of Bhagirathi river near Calcutta on 23 June defeat Haider Ali at Porto Novo and save
1757. Battle of Plassey fought in 1757 was a major Madras?
turning point in modern Indian history that led to the (a) July 1780 (b) July 1781
consolidation of British rule in India. This battle was (c) July, 1771 (d) July, 1761
fought between the East India Company headed by Robert RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Clive and the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud-Daulah) and his
Ans. (b) : The Battle of Porto Novo was fought
French Troop. After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaulah
between Hyder Ali of Mysore and the British East India
was assassinated and Mir Jafar made the Nawab. Mughal
emperor Alamgir-II was ruling the empire when Battle of Company on 1 July 1781. This war came to be known
Plassey took place. As a result of the war of Plassey, the as the second war of Anglo-Mysore war. Mysore wars
French were no longer a significant force in Bengal. In were the four military confrontations in (1767-69)
1759, the British defeated a larger French Garrison at (1780-84), (1790-92 and 1799) in India between the
Masulipatam, securing the Northern Circars. By 1759, British and the rulers of Mysore.
Mir Jafar felt that his position as a subordinate to the 60. How many wars were fought by the British
British could not be tolerated. After this Battle, the trade with Mysore?
of the East India company expanded. (a) 4 (b) 5
53. The British achieved political power in India (c) 3 (d) 6
after the Battle of Plassey. In which year was RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
this battle fought? Ans. (a):There were four series of wars fought between
(a) 1757 (b) 1857 the British and the Kingdom of Mysore.
(c) 1858 (d) 1756 • The First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-69).
RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist • The Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-84).
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. • The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790-92).
54. Battle of Plassey was fought on ____. • The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799).
(a) 23 June, 1857 (b) 23 June, 1657 61. The 'Third Mysore War' was fought between
(c) 23 June, 1757 (d) 23 June, 1557 the years:
RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I) (a) 1790-92 (b) 1796-98
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (c) 1794-96 (d) 1792-94
55. Which of the following incidents took place RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
after the victory of the British in the Battle of Ans. (a) : The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790-92) was a
Plassey, in 1757? conflict in South India between the Kingdom of Mysore
(a) The port cities of Madras, Calcutta and and the East India Company and its allies, including the
Bombay were destroyed Nairs of Travancore, the Maratha Empire and the Nizam
(b) No new buildings and institutions were of Hyderabad. The Third Anglo-Mysore war began when
developed Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, attacked Travancore, an
(c) Trade of the British East India Company ally of the English and the only source of pepper for the
expanded East India Company. The war ended with the Treaty of
(d) People stayed away from the colonial cities of Srirangapatnam in 1792, according to which Tipu had to
Madras, Calcutta and Bombay surrender half of his kingdom to the British East India
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Company and its allies.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. 62. Who was died in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore war
at Srirangapatam?
56. The Battle of Plassey took place on which river
bank? (a) Hyder Ali
(a) Bhadra (b) Bhagirathi (b) Timmaraja Wadeyar I
(c) Beas (d) Brahmaputra (c) Tirumala Deva Raya
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) Tipu Sultan
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. RPF Constable 05.02.2019
Ans. (d) : The Fourth Anglo-Mysore war was the final
57. The Battle of Plassey was fought between the
East India Company and the: conflict of Anglo-Mysore war. It was fought in 1798-
1799. The ruler Tipu Sultan was killed in this battle.
(a) Nawab of Hyderabad (b) Nawab of Bengal
(c) Marathas (d) Mughals 63. Hyder Ali was the ruler of?
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Hyderabad (b) Awadh
(c) Mysore (d) Kittur
58. Who fought the Battle of Plassey against the
East India Company? Ans. (c) : Hydar Ali was a faujdar at the fort of Dindigul
(a) Tipu Sultan (b) Sirajuddaulah (1755) and ruled Mysore from 1761 to 1782 AD. He
wanted to drive the British out of India and as a result
(c) Mir Jafar (d) Alivardi Khan fought two wars with them. The wars were called as 1st
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Anglo-Mysore war and 2nd Anglo-Mysore war. After
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. Hydar Ali had died, his son Tipu sultan ruled Mysore.
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64. Battle of Plassey and Buxar established the Ans. (a):The Third Anglo- Mysore war was fought
British rule over the ____. between British and Tipu. Tipu Sultan was a determined
(a) Odisha (b) Awadh enemy of the Britishers. He was trying hard with
(c) Bihar (d) Bengal foreign powers help to make his position strong against
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-III) the British. Before the war, British Governer- General
Ans. (d): Battle of Plassey was a battle fought between Cornwallis made settlement with Nizam and Marathas.
the East India Company force headed by Robert Clive The Third Anglo-Mysore war was ended by the Treaty
and Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daulah on 23 June 1757 of Seringapatam in 1792. As per treaty-
in which Britishers had defeated the Nawab and laid the 1. Tipu had to cede half of his kingdom to the English
foundation of British Empire in Bengal. Battle of Buxar including the areas of Malabar, Dindigul, Coorg and
took place on 22 October, 1764 AD between British Baramahal.
East India Company, led by Hector Munro and the 2. Tipu had to pay Rs. 3 crore as war indemnity to the
Combined Armies of Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-Daula, British.
Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim and Mughal Emperor 3. Tipu had to surrender two of his son as surety to the
Shah Alam II, it was a decisive victory for British East British till he paid his due.
India company. The war was brought to an end by the 69. _____ is one of the largest palace in India
Treaty of Allahabad in 1765 AD. In this way the actual which is also known a Amba Vilas and it was
British Sovereign was established in Bengal, India and also the official residence of Wadiyar Dynasty.
Lord Robert Clive, the victor at the Plassey became the (a) Mysore Palace (b) Leh Palace
first Governor of Bengal. (c) Mattancherry Palace (d) Hampi Mahal
65. Murshid Quli Khan declared himself as Nawab RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)
of Bengal and shifted his capital from Dhaka to Ans. (a):Amba palace or Mysore palace is one of the
____. largest palaces in India. It is situated in the southern
(a) Giriya (b) Muradabad state of Karnataka. It used to be the official residence of
(c) Buxar (d) Murshidabad the Wadiyar dynasty. It was the official residence of
RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-II) Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV. The Battle of
Ans. (d): Murshid Quli Khan was the first Nawab of Talikota took place on 23 January 1565 AD had ended
Bengal from 1717 to 1727 AD. In 1704 he transferred the prominence of Vijayanagar Kingdom after that
his capital from Dhaka to Murshidabad. In 1717 he was Wadiyar Dynasty was established by Tirumal. In 1761
appointed as the Nawab Nazim of Murshidabad by AD Mysore was established by Hyder Ali.
Farrukhsiyar. 70. In which city Tipu Sultan mosque is located?
66. Hyder Ali signed the Treaty of Madras with (a) Mysore (b) Bengaluru
Britishers in which they both agreed to help (c) Kolkata (d) Delhi
each other against their common enemy __. RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Dutch (b) Mughal Ans. (c): Tipu Sultan mosque was built in 1842 by prince
(c) Maratha (d) Portugali Ghulam Muhammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan at
RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-III) Kolkata, West Bengal.
Ans. (c): Hyder Ali became the ruler of Mysore in
1760. He was succeeded by Tipu Sultan. The first 4. Political, Social and Economical
Anglo-Mysore War (1767-1769) was fought between Development in Colonial Period
Hyder Ali and Britishers in which Hyder Ali signed the
Treaty of Madras (1769) with Britishers and both 71. The Hindu Widow’s Remarriage Act was
agreed to help each other against their common enemy passed in the year ___ legalising the remarriage
Marathas. of widows in all jurisdictions of India under
67. ___was the largest feudal states before India's East India Company rule.
independence. (a) 1856 (b) 1858
(a) Travancore (b) Mysore (c) 1859 (d) 1857
(c) Hyderabad (d) Gwalior RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II) Ans.(a) : Widow Remarriage Association was founded
Ans. (c): Hyderabad was the largest feudal state in by Vishnu Shasti Pandit in 1850 (Bombay).
India before independence. After independence this The Child Marriage Restraint act was passed on 28th
state was included in Indian union by Operation Polo September 1929.
(1948) under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai The act fixed the marriageable age for girls as 14 years
Patel. 18 years for boys. It is popularly known as Sharda act
68. Third Anglo-Mysore war was ended by which after its sponser, Harbilas Sarda.
treaty? 72. When was the Regulating Act passed by the
(a) Treaty of Seringapatam British Parliament to regulate the activities of
(b) Treaty of Purandar the East India Company?
(c) Treaty of Allahabad (a) 1875 (b) 1773
(d) Treaty of Salbai (c) 1861 (d) 1793
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans.(b) : The Regulating Act was passed by the British (a) The Government of India Act, 1935
parliament in 1773 to regulate the activities the territories (b) The Regulating Act, 1773
of the East India company majorly in Bengal. It was the (c) The Charter Act, 1853
first parliamentary ratification and authorization defining (d) The Indian Council Act, 1909
the power and authority of the East India company with RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-II)
respect to its Indian possessions. Ans. (c) : The charter Act of 1853 empowered the
73. Jawaharlal Nehru classified the following Acts British East India Company to retain the territories and
a 'a new charter of slavery'? the revenues in India in trust for the crown not for any
(a) The Charter Act, 1853 specified period. This Act gave birth to the Indian civil
(b) Government of India Act, 1919 services and was open to all including Indian. This
(c) Government of India Act 1935 ended the system of appointments by recommendation
(d) Rowlatt Act and started a system of open and fair competition.
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-I) 78. In which year was The Municipal Corporation
Ans. (c) : The Government of India Act 1935 was in Calcutta set up by a royal charter?
called as the charter of slavery by Jawaharlal Nehru. It (a) 1687 (b) 1726
abolished the provincial dyarchy and introduced (c) 1688 (d) 1736
dyarchy at the center. It also abolished the Indian RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-II)
Council and introduced an advisory body. Ans. (b) : The Municipal Corporation in Calcutta was
74. The Government of India Act, 1919, which set up by a royal charter in the year 1726. The Greater
introduced several reforms, was passed on the Chennai corporation (Madras) is the oldest Municipal
basis of which of the following corporation of India established on 29th September
reports/reforms? 1688.
(a) Morley-Chelmsford Reforms 79. The Indian Council Act of 1909 is also termed
(b) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms as the ______.
(c) Morley-Minto Reforms (a) Morley-Minto Reform
(d) Electorate Reforms (b) Quit India Movement
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II) (c) Simon Commission
(d) Chauri Chaura incident
Ans. (b) : The Government of India Act, 1919, which RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-I)
introduced several reforms, was passed on the basis of Ans. (a) : Indian Council Act of 1909, also called as
the Montague - Chelmsford Reforms. Morley-Minto Reform, was named after the Secretary of
75. Which incident intensified British control over State for Indian Affairs lord John Morley and the
India's foreign trade ? Viceroy Lord Minto. It introduced for the first time the
(a) Building railways method of election, an attempt to widen the scope of
(b) Drainage of India's wealth legislative councils, placate the demands of moderates in
(c) British's monopoly on foreign trade Indian National Congress and to increase the
(d) Opening of Suez Canal participation of Indians in the governance. The main
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-I) provision of Indian council act was that it is traduced the
separate electorate for the Muslims.
Ans.(d) : From its early day British East India
Company tried to manipulate India’s foreign trade. 80. The first railway line in India was laid in the
Even it bellowed the policy of one way trade. Opening year 1853 from Bombay to _____.
of Suez canal reduced the transportation cost of goods (a) Pune (b) Nasik
and made entry of British finished goods into India (c) Thane (d) Nagpur
more accessible. Hence a huge market was open for RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I)
British with a reduced cost, and it intensified British Ans. (c) : The first railway line in India was laid in the
control over India’s foreign trade. year 1853 from Bombay to Thane (which was 35 km
76. The East India Company Act, 1813, is also long) under the Governor-generalship of Lord
known as the ______. Dalhousie.
(a) British Parliament Act 81. In which of the following years was the Bengal
(b) Charter Act State Prisoners Regulation (Bengal Regulation
(c) Indian Council Act III) passed?
(d) India Independence Act (a) 1876 (b) 1812
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-I) (c) 1857 (d) 1818
Ans. (b) : The Charter act of 1813 ended the trade RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I)
monopoly of the East India company in India, However. Ans. (d) : The Bengal Regulation III of 1818, officially
The company's monopoly in trade with China and trade the Bengal State Prisoners Regulation, III of 1818 was a
in Tea with India was kept alive. law for preventive detention enacted by the East India
77. Which of the following Acts empowered the Company in the Presidency of Bengal in 1818.
British East India Company to reaction the 82. In which year did Dadabhai Naoroji become
territories and the revenues in India in trust for the first Indian member of the House of
the crown not for any specified period? Commons in the United Kingdom?
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(a) 1893 (b) 1892 86. Who was the first Indian native ruler to accept
(c) 1891 (d) 1896 the system of Subsidiary Alliance?
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Scindia of Gwalior
Ans. (b) : Dadabhai Naoroji was much famous with the (b) Nizam of Hyderabad
name "Grand Oldman of India" He was the first Asian (c) Dalip Singh of Punjab
to be elected in British Parliament in 1892. And being (d) Gaikwad of Baroda
on the post he depicted the Indian agitation in British RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Parliament He propounded the theory of "Drain of Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
Wealth" he also wrote a book named "Poverty and Un 87. Under which Viceroy was the Permanent
British Rule in India". Settlement of Bengal in 1793 introduced?
83. Who was the first person to discuss the concept (a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Cornwallis
of poverty in India before independence? (c) Phillip Francis (d) John Shore
(a) Surendranath banarjee RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) G.V. joshi Ans. (b) : The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was
(c) D. vacha brought into effect by the East India Company headed
(d) Dadabhai Naoroji by the Governor-General Lord Cornwallis in 1793. This
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist was basically an agreement between the company and
Ans. (d) : In Pre- Independent India, Dadabhai Naoroji the Zamindars to fix the land revenue.
was the first to discuss the concept of a poverty line. 88. One of the most important contributions of the
The poverty line proposed by him was based on the cost British to India in 1853 which enabled people
of a subsistence or minimum basic diet (rice or flour, to travel long distance was :
dal, vegetables, ghee, vegetable oil and salt). (a) the airways (b) the railways
(c) the roadways (d) the waterways
84. Who was the first Indian-origin ruler to accept RRB NTPC 11.01. 2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
the system of subsidiary alliance ? Ans. (b) : The most important contributions of the
(a) Nizam of Hyderabad British to India in 1853 which enabled people to travel
(b) Dilip Singh of Punjab long distance was first passenger train started from
(c) Gaikwad of Baroda Mumbai (Bori Bunder) to Thane. Under tenure of Lord
(d) Scindhia of Gwalior Dalhousie, it was started on 16 April, 1853 and ran for
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 34 km with 400 people. It was operated by three
Ans. (a) : The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to locomatives, names Sahib, Sultan and Sindh, and had
accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798. Subsidiary thirteen carriages. It was operated by Great Indian
Alliance was basically a treaty between the British East Peninsula Railway.
India Company and the Indian Princely states, by virtue 89. The first passenger train in India was operated
of which the Indian kingdoms lost their sovereignty to between: ______
English. According to the Subsidiary Alliance system, (a) Howrah and Hoogly
the Indian rulers were not allowed by the East India (b) Roorkee and Piran Kaliyar
Company to maintain their independent armies. The (c) Royampuram and Wallajah Road
subsidiary alliance in India was planned by Lord (d) Bombay and Thane
Wellesley (Governor-General of India from 1798 to RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1805), but this term was introduced by French Governor Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Dupleix. Order in which the Indian states entered into 90. In which year was the Railway introduced by
Subsidiary Alliance- the British in India for passengers?
(i) Hyderabad (1798) (a) 1953 (b) 1853
(ii) Mysore (1799 – After Tipu Sultan was defeated in (c) 1385 (d) 1583
the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War) RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(iii) Tanjore (1799) RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(iv) Awadh (1801) Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
(v) Peshwa (Marathas) (1802) 91. In which of the following Indian states the first
(vi) Scindia (Marathas) (1804) passenger train was started?
(vii) Gaekwad (Marathas) (1803) (a) Maharashtra (b) Tamil Nadu
85. According to the ............, Indian rulers were (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) West Bengal
not allowed to have their independent armed RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-II)
forces by the East India Company. Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
(a) Doctrine of lapse 92. In 1853 AD, the first rail route was opened for
(b) Subsidiary alliance system the journey from ____.
(c) Divide and rule policy (a) Pune to Thane (b) Nagpur to Thane
(d) Policy of paramountcy (c) Bombay to Thane (d) Bombay to Pune
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
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93. Who among the following calculated per capita Ans. (b) : Ryotwari system was a land revenue system.
income of India in 1867 and published in his It was introduced by Thomas Munro, Governor of
book 'Poverty and un-British rule in India'? Madras in 1820 AD. This system was practised in the
(a) Sir Arthur Cotton (b) Motilal Nehru Bombay and Madras region as well as Assam and
(c) Lord Cornwallis (d) Dadabhai Naoroji Coorg Provinces. In this system, the peasants were
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist regarded as the owner of the land and the taxes were
Ans. (d) : The first attempt to calculate national income directly collected by the government from the peasants,
of India was made by Dadabhai Naoroji. He estimated a if they failed to pay the taxes they were evicted from
National Income of Rs. 340 crore and per capita income their land by the government.
of Rs. 20 in 1867-68. He published a book "Poverty and 98. Ryotwari system was introduced in ____ and
un-British rule in India" in 1901. Madras.
94. In which year did the East India Company (a) Bombay (b) Punjab
acquire 'Diwani' rights over Bengal and Bihar? (c) Kolkata (d) Odisha
(c) 1675 (d) 1965 Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 99. Colonial rule was first established in–
Ans. (b) : The Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha was (a) Delhi (b) Bombay
granted to the East India Company by the Mughal (c) Surat (d) Bengal
emperor Shah Alam II in 1765 AD. After the Nawab of RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Awadh was defeated in the Battle of Buxar in 1764 AD,
the company took control of Allahabad and its Ans. (d) : Colonial rule was first established in Bengal
surrounding area. The Company handed over this area province. First efforts were made to rearrange the rural
to the Emperor and in return received the Diwani of society and to introduce a new system of land rights and
Bengal. to establish a new revenue system.
Gaining Diwani meant that the Company got the right 100. Who was the Raja of Burdwan when
to collect revenue in Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. In Permanent Settlement was imposed
return, the company used to give Rs 26,00000 annually (a) Abu Ray (b) Tej Chand
to Mughal emperor Shah Alam II. (c) Sangam Rai (d) Mehtab Chand
95. The first textile mill in India was established at RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Fort Gloster near .......... in 1818. Ans. (b): When the Permanent Settlement was imposed,
(a) Madras (b) Ahmedabad Tej Chand was the Raja of Burdwan. Subsequently
(c) Bombay (d) Calcutta under Mehtab Chand the estate prospered. Mehtab
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Chand helped the British during the Santhal rebellion
Ans. (d) : The first textile mill in India was established and the 1857 revolt.
in 1818 at Fort Gloster near Kolkata (Calcutta) but this After many deliberations the Court of Directors
mill could not be successful. After this in the year 1854 passed a ten-year settlement Act in 1790 CE, which
first successful cotton mill was opened by Cowasjee finally led to the Permanent Settlement Act of 1793 CE
Namabhoy Davar in Mumbai. Since then, the way for instituted by Lord Cornwallis.
the development of cotton textile industry in India has 101. British had divided the territories in India into
been paved. Mumbai, Solapur, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat province. Bengal, Bombay & Madras were
etc are the important centres of cotton textile industry. called as ____.
96. The first Revenue Settlement in the Bombay (a) Presidency (b) Consituency
Deccan came into operation in the year: (c) Pargana (d) Sectors
(c) 1720 (d) 1280 Ans. (a) : The present provinces of India was formely
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist known as the Presidency town of British India. They
Ans. (b) : The revenue system introduced by the British were the administrative divisions of the Britishers
Government by Thomas Munro in the Bombay Deccan during British rule. These presidencies existed between
was called as the Ryotwari Settlement. It had the 1612 to 1947 AD, in which Bengal, Bihar and Bombay
following features as under: (i) It estimated the average Presidency are mentioned prominently.
income from different types of land. (ii) It also assessed 102. Where was India's first jute mill established
the revenue-paying capacity of the ryot. It is the first before independence?
revenue settlement in the Bombay Deccan was made in (a) Gujarat (b) Bengal
the 1820s. The revenue that was demanded was so high (c) Odisha (d) Maharashtra
that in many places peasants deserted their villages and RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-II)
migrated to new regions.
Ans. (b):The first jute mill was established at Rishra on
97. Ryotwari system was introduced in ____. the River Hoogly near Calcutta, (Bengal) in 1855. The
(a) 1793 (b) 1820 Acland mill was the first jute mill established in India in
(c) 1830 (d) 1765 1855 by George Acland and Bengali financier Babu
RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-III) Bysumber Sen.
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103. _____ was introduced in Bengal, Bihar and
Odisha by lord Cornwallis . 5. Development of Education in
(a) Permanent Settlement (b) Ryotwari System Modern India
(c) Izaredari system (d) Mahalwari system
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-II) 108. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu
Ans. (a):Permanent Settlement was introduced in College at Banaras which she later handed over
Bengal, Bihar & Odisha by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 AD. to ––––––––.
This was basically an agreement between the company (a) Madame HP Blavatsky
and zamindar to fix land revenue. This system was also (b) Swami Vivekananda
called the zamindari system. Ryotwari system of land
revenue was instituted in 1820 AD by Sir Thomas (c) Madan Mohan Malviya
Munro. This system of land revenue was practised in the (d) Col. HS Olcott
Madras and Bombay areas, as well as Assam & Coorg RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-II)
provinces. Mahalwari system was introduced by Ans. (c) : Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu
Governor Holt Mackenzie in 1822 AD. This system was College at Banaras which she later handed over to
introduced in North west frontier, Agra, Awadh Madan Mohan Malviya.
Provinces, Gangetic Valley and Punjab etc.
Annie Besant established the school in July 1898, with a
104. In which year was the Permanent Settlement vision of educating Indian children based on Hindu
brought into effect by the East Indian philosophy.
Company:
Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya met Annie Besant in April
(a) 1770 (b) 1793
1911 and formed an agreement to work together to
(c) 1794 (d) 1792
establish a University in Varanasi.
109. Wood's Dispatch was concerned with which of
the following reforms?
105. In 1793, ____ was introduced in Bengal, Bihar (a) Railway (b) Industry
and Odisha.
(c) Education (d) Irrigation
(a) Ryotwari system
(b) Izaredari system RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Mahalwari sysem Ans. (c) : Charles Wood was the President of the Board
(d) Permanent Settlement of Control (introduced through Pitt's India Act, 1784) of
RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-I) English East India Company. He had also been the
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. Secretary of the state of India. In 1854 he sent a
dispatch to Lord Dalhousie (the Governor-General of
106. ____was introduced in 1830 in Central India at that time). Wood's dispatch suggested that
Province (Present day west UP), Madhya
primary schools must adopt vernacular languages.
Pradesh and some part of Punjab.
Through the dispatch, he also suggested that high
(a) Ryotwari System
schools use anglo-vernacular medium and that English
(b) Izaredari System
should be the medium for college-level education.
(c) Mahalwari Sysem Hence Wood's Dispatch is considered as 'Magna-Carta'
(d) Permanent Settlement of English Education in India. On the basis this
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-I) proposal, universities on the model of the London
Ans. (c): In 1822, Englishman Holt Mackenzie devised university were established in Bombay, Madras and
a new system known as Mahalwari system in the North Calcutta in 1857.
western Province of Bengal Presidency. This system
was popularised by Lord William Bentinck in Agra & 110. In ___British East India company introduced a
Awadh and was later extended to Madhya Pradesh & education system in India. Which was known
some part of Punjab during 1830. Under Mahalwari as Wood's Despatch.
system the land revenue was collected from the farmers (a) 1858 (b) 1856
by the village headman on behalf of the whole village. (c) 1854 (d) 1852
107. ____has introduced Izaredari system, where RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-III)
right of collecting land revenue was auctioned Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
to the highest bidder for 5 years.
(a) Lord cornwallis (b) Warren Hastings 111. Who founded the Muhammad an Anglo-
(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Robert Clive Oriental College in 1875 which later became
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-II) Aligarh Muslim University?
Ans. (b):In 1773 AD Warren Hastings introduced a (a) Zakir Hussain
new land revenue system which was known as Izaredari (b) Mohammad Ali Jinna
System. In this Sysem the right of collecting land (c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
revenue of a particular areas was auctioned to the (d) Syed Ahmed Khan
highest bidder for period of 5 years. RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) : In 1875, Muhammad an Anglo Oriental 116. In ____ Britishers made English as a medium
College was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, of instruction in India.
which later on developed as Aligarh Muslim University. (a) 1855 (b) 1835
Ahmed Khan was a social servant, journalist, social (c) 1833 (d) 1857
reformer etc and wrote a book known as "Asbab – e - RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-III)
Bagawat-e Hind" on the Great Indian revolt of 1857. On Ans. (b):The English Education Act was a legislative
9th September, 1920 the Muhammad an Anglo Oriental Act of the Council of India in 1835 giving effect to a
became the Aligarh Muslim University. decision in 1835 by William Bentinck. In 1835 British
112. In which year was the William Hunter Government designated English as the medium of
Commission formed to review the progress of education in India for school and Universities. William
education in India? Bentick the Governor-General of India and Lord
(a) 1882 (b) 1910 Macaulay decided to introduced English in India.
(c) 1801 (d) 1810 117. When did the Britishers made English as the
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-III) medium of instruction in India?
Ans. (a):Hunter Commission of 1882 was presided by (a) 1833 (b) 1836
Sir William Hunter. This commission was appointed by (c) 1834 (d) 1835
Viceroy Lord Rippon (1880-1884) in 1882 AD with RRB Group-D 19-09-2018 (Shift-II)
objective to look into the complaints of the non- Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
implementation of the Wood's Despatch of 1854. There
were 8 Indian members in this commission. Hunter
commission was constituted on 3rd April 1882. 6. Newspaper and Magazines
113. Who had advocated for the introduction of
western education and English language in 118. 'A Nation in Making 'a book written by____.
India? (a) Vallabhbhai Patel
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Surendranath Banerjee
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (c) M.G. Ranade
(c) Dada Bhai Nairoji (d) G.K. Gokhale
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) :
Ans. (b):Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the Father of Famous Books Writer
Modern India's Renaissance and a social reformer. He A Nation in Making - Surendranath Banerjee
was the founder of Brahmo Samaj, Presidency Hind Swaraj - Mahatma Gandhi
University, Atmiya Sabha.
India Divided - Rajendra Prasad
114. Who had founded Deccan Education Society in Unhappy India - Lala Lajpat Rai
Pune in 1884? Bharat Vibhajan - Vallabh Bhai Patel
(a) Vishnushastri Chiplunkar and Bal Gangadhar Rise of the Maratha - M.G. Ranade
Tilak
Power
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh
Agarkar 119. The vernacular Press Act Proposed by _____
(c) Mahadev Ballal Namjoshi and Bal Ganga was intended to prevent the vernacular press
Dhar Tilak from expressing criticism of British Policies.
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak and B.B. Kelakar (a) Lord Mountbatten (b) Lord Lytton
RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (c) Lord Chelmsford (d) Lord Irwin
Ans. (a):Deccan Education Society was established in
1884 by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Vishnu Shastri Ans. (b) : The Vernacular press act was proposed by
Chiplunkar. Deccan Education Society is an lord Lytton in 1978, with aim to prevent the vernacular
organization that runs 43 education establishment in press from expressing criticism of British policies.
Maharashtra, Pune founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. 120. Bengal Gazette, the first major newspaper in
115. Adult Education Organization, Gyan Prasarak India, started in the year ______.
Mandali was formed by ____. (a) 1780 (b) 1770
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji (c) 1857 (d) 1775
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Lokmanya Tilak Ans. (a) : The Newspaper in India was first published
(d) Sarojini Nayadu on 29th January, 1780 by James Augustus Hicky
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-I) under the British Raj and its name was “the Bengal
Ans. (a):Gyan Prasarak Mandali, an organisation Gazette” or 'Calcutta General Advertiser' or commonly
dedicated to the education of 'adult was formed by known as the “Hicky’s Gazette”. It was founded in
Dadabhai Naoroji. This organization was dedicated to Calcutta, capital of British India at that time. It was
spreading education among the adult. He is also known first newspaper printed in Asia and was published for
as the Grand Old Man of India. Dadabhai Naoroji 2 years between 1780 and 1782 before East India
founded the Gyan Prasarak Mandali in the year 1848. Company. It was closed due to it's critising nature.
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121. Who had published first newspaper in India? 127. Which of the following is considered as the first
(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy Vernacular newspaper of India?
(b) Lokmanya Tilak (a) Samachar Darpan (b) Madras Courier
(c) James Silk Buckingham (c) Amar Ujala (d) Bengal Gazette
(d) James Hicky RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-III) Ans. (a) : Samachar Darpan was the first Vernacular
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. newspaper of India which was published on May 31,
122. Who was the founder of the Newspaper Bengal 1818. Its editor was John Clark Marshmen. It was
Gazette (1780- India's first Newspaper)' published in Bengali language.
(a) G.K. Gokhale (b) J.K. Hicky The first Hindi language newspaper was Udant Martand
(c) B.G. Tilak (d) Annie Besant published by Jugal Kishore Shukla.
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist The editor of Madras Courier was Hugh Boyd and the
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. publisher was Richard Johnson.
123. Who among the following nationalist leaders The Bengal Gazette newspaper was edited by James
founded and edited the Marathi newspaper Augustus Hicky. It was the first newspaper printed in
'Kesari'? Asia.
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak 128. Which of the following revolutionary journals
(b) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was not published abroad?
(c) Vishnushastri Chiplunkar (a) Talvar Berlin
(d) Bhimrao Ambedkar (b) Yugantar
RRB Group-D 10-10-2018 (Shift-I) (c) Free Hindustan (San Francisco)
(d) Indian Sociologist (London)
Ans. (a) : The Marathi newspaper 'Kesari' was founded
and edited on 4 January 1881 by Lokmanya Bal
Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent person of India. He also Ans. (b) : Yugantar was a Bengali revolutionary
used to run his another news paper called Maratha in newspaper founded in 1906 in Calcutta by Bhupendra
English language, while Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was Nath Dutt and Varindra Ghosh. Revolutionary journal
the author of the book 'Indian War of Independence". Talvar was published in Berlin (Germany), Free
124. Which newspaper was published by Lokmanya Hindustan in San Francisco (USA) by Taraknath Das
Tilak to help in the freedom struggle? and Indian Sociologist in London by Shyamji Krishna
(a) Kesari (b) Arti Bazar Patrika Verma.
(c) Gadar (d) Harijan 129. Who started publication of Al Hilal, a
RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-III) newspaper for propagating nationalism?
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-II) (a) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. (b) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
125. Who founded the English newspaper (c) M. A. Ansari
'Maratha'? (d) Mahatma Ghandhi
(a) Bipin Chandra Pal RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) Lala Lajpat Rai Ans. (b) : Al-Hilal was a weekly Urdu language
(c) Ashwini Kumar Dutt newspaper established by the Indian Muslim
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak independence activist Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The
RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist paper was notable for its criticism of the British Raj in
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. India and its exhortation to Indian Muslims to join the
126. Which Bengali newspaper was founded and growing Indian Independence Movement. Al-Hilal ran
edited by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? from 1912 to 1914 AD, when it was shut down under
(a) Kesari (b) Sambad Kaumudi the Press Act.
(c) Maratha (d) Yugantar 130. Which newspaper did Mahatma Gandhi
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist started in South Africa?
Ans. (b) : Raja Ram Mohan Roy started the first (a) Indian Opinion (b) National Herald
Bengali language weekly newspaper and the first (c) Indian Sociologist (d) Common Weal
newspaper in an Indian language, called "Sambad RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Kaumudi" in 1821. The weekly newspaper advocated Ans. (a) : Mahatma Gandhi published a newspaper
reading habits, the importance of discussion as well as
'Indian Opinion' in 1904 AD in South Africa. Indian
the need for education for all. He also started another
newspaper, in Persian, that was called the Mirat-ul- Opinion was published in four languages Hindi,
Akhbar. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was one of the founders Gujarati, Tamil and English. Later it was published only
of the Brahmo Sabha, the precursor of the Brahmo in Gujarati and English. It was a weekly paper. Its first
Samaj, which was a social-religious reform movement Editor was Mansukhlal Nazar. It existed between 1904
in the Indian subcontinent. to 1915.
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131. Which one of the following founded a weekly Ans. (c): Bhagavad Gita was first translated in English
newspaper 'Commonweal' in 1914? by Sir Charles Wilkins in the year 1785 AD. He was an
(a) Lala Lajpat Rai English typographer, orientalist and founding member
(b) Annie Besant of the Asiatic Society of Bengal which was established
(c) Motilal Nehru in 1784 AD during the period of first British Governor-
(d) Madan Mohan Malviya General of India, Lord Warren Hastings (1774-85 AD).
RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-II) 136. In which year Charles Wilkins' English version
Ans. (b): In January 1914, Annie Besant founded a of Bhagavad Gita was published?
weekly newspaper 'Commonweal'. Annie Besant was a (a) 1685 (b) 1725
supporter of Indian nationalism. She was a social (c) 1785 (d) 1885
reformer, campaigner for women right and leading
theosophist. In 1914, she had started two weekly RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
newspaper:- Commonweal and New India. She became Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
the first women President of Indian National Congress in 137. During Indian freedom struggle, who had
Calcutta Session held in 1917. published newspaper Young India?
132. In 1778, the Britishers established the first (a) B.R. Ambedkar
printing press in ___.
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(a) Madras (b) Calcutta
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Ahmedabad (d) Bombay
RRB Group-D 10-12-2018 (Shift-I) (d) Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans. (b) : Britisher's had established the first printing RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
press in Calcutta in 1778. The first newspaper in India Ans. (c): During Indian freedom struggle 'Young India'
was published on 29 January 1780 by James Augustus was a weekly newspaper in English language which was
Hicky and its name was 'The Bengal Gazette'. Whereas published by Mahatma Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. He
East India Company had establihsed their first printing had also published 'Navajivan' and 'Harijan' (1933)
press in 1684 AD in Bombay. Johannes Gutenberg of newspaper. 'Navjivan' (1919) the Hindi edition of
Germany discovered printing press in 1440 AD. First Young India. 'Indian Opinion' was also published by
printing Press in India was established by Portuguese in Gandhiji as weekly from South Africa in 1904.
Goa in 1556 AD.
133. The Newspaper 'The Bombay Times' and
'Journal of Commerce' was started in 1829 AD. 7. The Revolt of 1857
In ___it was renamed as "The Times of India".
(a) 1861 (b) 1874 138. Begum Hazrat Mahal, the wife of the Nawab of
(c) 1878 (d) 1860 _____led the uprising at Lucknow in May 1857.
RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-III) (a) Agra (b) Fatehpur Sikri
Ans. (a):English Newspaper 'The Bombay Times' and (c) Awadh (d) Meerut
'Journal of Commerce' was published on 3rd November RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I)
1838 AD from Bombay. This paper was published
twice in a week on Wednesday and Saturday. The paper Ans. (c) :
became a daily newspaper in 1851 and changed its Place Leader of Revolt
name to The Times of India on 28 September, 1861. Delhi Bahadur Shah Jafar
134. First Hindi newspaper was published on 30th Kanpur Nana Sahib
may 1826. This day is also celebrated as 'Hindi' Lucknow/Awadh Begum Hazrat Mahal
Journalism Day'. What was the name of this Jhansi Rani Laxmi Bai
newspaper? Bihar Kunwar Singh
(a) The Bengal Gazette Allahabad Liaquat Ali
(b) Amar Ujala
Bareli Khan Bahadur khan
(c) Udant Martand
(d) Samachar Sudha Darshan 139. During the period of the uprising of 1857, Shah
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Mal who rebelled at Barout in Uttar Pradesh
was killed in the battle in ______.
Ans. (c): 'Udant Martand' was the first Hindi Language
Newspaper. It was published on May 30, 1826. This (a) September 1857 (b) May 1858
weekly newspaper was published every Tuesday from (c) June 1858 (d) July 1857
Calcatta by Pt. Jugal Kishore Shukla. May 30 is also RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II)
celebrated as 'Hindi Journalism Day'. Ans. (d) : Shah Mal was killed in the battle on July
135. Sir Charles Wilkins is famous for which of the 1857. He lived in a large village in pargana Barout in
following translations? Uttar Pradesh. He belonged to a clan of Jat cultivators
(a) Old Testament in Hindi whose kingship ties extended over chowrasee des
(b) Bible in Hindi (eighty-four villages). Shah Mal mobilised the headmen
(c) Bhagavat Gita in English and cultivators of chowrasee des, moving at night from
(d) Shakuntalam in English village to village, urguing people to rebel against the
RRB ALP & Tec. (31-08-18 Shift-III) British.
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140. In which place did Shah Mal lead the revolt in Ans. (a) :The Mughal Emperor during the 1857 revolt
1857? in India was Bahadur Shah II (Bahadur Shah Zafar)
(a) Baraut (b) Rohtak who was the 20th and the last Mughal Emperor. He was
(c) Hisar (d) Bhiwani born in 1775 AD and his father's name was Akbar II.
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist He was considered as last ruler of Timurid
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. Dynasty/Mughal empire. Later on he was prosecuted
141. During the revolt of 1857, which of the and exiled to Rangoon (Burma), where he died in 1862.
following Jat leaders mobilised the headmen Bahadur Shah Zafar and his wife Begum Zinat Mahal
and cultivators in and around pargana Baraut were sent to prison in Rangoon in October 1858.
in Uttar Pradesh to rebel against the British? 146. ___was prosecuted for leading the rebels to the
(a) Shah Mal Revolt of 1857 and was exiled to Rangoon,
(b) Maulvi Liyakat Ali Where he died in 1862.
(c) Maulvi Ahmadullah shah (a) Shah Alam (b) Bahadur Shah Zafar
(d) Gajadhar Singh (c) Shah Alam I (d) Akabar shah II
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
142. In which of the following battles did
Ahmadullah Shah defeat Henry Lawrence? 147. After the 1857 Revolt, also known as India's
(a) Battle of Chinhat First War of Independence, Bahadur Shah
Jafar, the last Mughal Emperor of India, was
(b) Battle of Buxar
exiled to:
(c) Battle of Plassey
(d) The Third battle of Panipat (a) Japan (b) England
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) (c) Nepal (d) Burma
Ans. (a) : The battle of Chinhat was fought on June 30,
1857 between the British army headed by Henry Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Lawrence and the Indian rebel led by Ahmadullah Shah. 148. Who ignited the spark of freedom that led to
In this battle Sir Henry Lawrence was mortally the revolt of 1857?
wounded and died two days later. (a) Subhash Chandra Bose (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
143. In which year were the powers of the East (c) Mangal Pandey (d) Bhagat Singh
India Company passed to the British Crown by RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
the British Parliament?
(a) 1858 (b) 1859 Ans. (c) : Mangal Pandey a sepoy of the 34th Bengal
(c) 1862 (d) 1857 Native Infantry, Barrackpore, ignited the spark of
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist freedom struggle on March 29, 1857 when he fired at
his British Adjutant Lt. Baugh and the Sergent Major
Ans. (a) : On August 2, 1858, less than a month after James Hewson. The 34th native regiment was disbanded
Canning proclaimed the victory of British arms,
Parliament passed the Government of India Act, and Mangal Pandey, who was from Ballia (UP), was
transferring British power over India from the East hanged after this incident. The revolt broke out on May
India Company, whose ineptitude was primarily blamed 10, 1857 in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the
for the mutiny, to the Crown. Company's army at Meerut. Mangal Pandey's
144. In 1857, the last ruler of the Mughal empire execution(By hanging) took place on 8 April 1857.
________ was overthrown by the British. 149. Which Indian sepoy in the British army played
(a) Bahadur Shah Zafar a key part in events immediately preceding the
(b) Nasiruddin Humayun outbreak of the Indian rebellion of 1857?
(c) Zahiruddin Babar (a) Mangal Singh (b) Lokmanya Tilak
(d) Jalaluddin Akbar (c) Bhagat Singh (d) Mangal Pandey
Ans. (a) : Bahadur Shar Zafar was the last Mughal Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
emperor of India. He was a poet, musician and 150. Tatya Tope was one of the leaders who
calligrapher. He figured briefly and reluctantly in the participated in the Indian rebellion of :
Indian mutiny of 1857. During the mutiny rebels from
the city of Meerut seized Delhi and compelled Bahadur (a) 1857 (b) 1902
Shah to accept the nominal leadership of the revolt. He (c) 1890 (d) 1859
was arrested by the British Army after it captured Delhi RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
in September 1857. He was exiled to Burma (Myanmar) Ans. (a) : Tatya Tope, was a General in Indian Revolt
with his family. of May, 1857 and one of its notable leaders. Born as
145. Who among the following was the Mughal Ramachandra Panduranga Yawalkar to a Marathi
emperor when soldiers of the Bengal army Deshastha Brahmin family, in Yeola, (near Nasik). He
mutinied in Meerut on 10 May, 1857? was present at Nana Sahib’s mansion of the British
(a) Bahadur Shah Zafar (b) Siraj-ud-Daula colony in Kanpur; in early November 1857. He had
(c) Saadat Ali Khan (d) Burhan Mulk taken command of the rebel forces of the state of
RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Gwalior.
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151. During First War of Independence, 1857 Ans. (b) : 41st Native Infantry battalion was involved in
Kanpur region rose to oppose the British rule the killing of all white officers in the Revolt of 1857.
where Nana Saheb's Palace at .........served as The 41st Infantry was stationed at Sitapur Cantonment
its headquarters. when the Indian mutiny (1857–1859) began. On 3rd
(a) Bithoor (b) Pokhraya June 1857, in tandem with the 9th and 10th Oudh
(c) Bibighar (d) Fatehgarh Irregular Infantry, they turned on their officers, looted
RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the treasury and killed all Europeans who had not yet
escaped to Lucknow.
Ans. (a) : During the first freedom struggle in 1857,
Nana Saheb began to oppose the British rule from 156. Who was responsible for introducing Enfield
Kanpur region where the palace at Bithoor was used as rifles that used the greased cartridges which
its headquarters. In the memory of this revolution of became the immediate reason of 1857 revolt?
1857, the tourism department renovated the palace of (a) Captain Hearsey (b) Henry Hardinge
Nana Saheb in Bithoor in 2003- 2004. There are statues (c) Lord William Bentinck (d) Francis Grant
of the revolutionaries of 1857. RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
152. When was Revolt of 1857 finally suppressed by Ans. (b) : Henry Hardinge, who was Governor General
British? of India from 1844 to 1848, attempted to modernize the
army's equipment. The enfield rifles that were
(a) 1859 (b) 1860 introduced initially used the greased cartridges, due to
(c) 1861 (d) 1857 which the sepoys mutiny broke out. Muslims had a
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist belief that cartridge was greased with pig fat where
Ans. (a) : The Revolt of 1857 was the first expression Hindus believed that greased was made from cow fat.
of organized resistance against the British East India 157. Who said, "Neither first, nor national, nor a
Company. This Revolt of 1857 lasted for more than a war of independence" with context to "The
year. It was suppressed by the mid of 1858. On 8 July Sepoy Mutiny and Revolt of 1857"?
1858, fourteen months after the outbreak at Meerut, (a) Veer Savarkar (b) SN Sen
peace was finally proclaimed by Lord Canning. Point to (c) RC Majumdar (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
be noted is that, Tatya Tope, the leader associated with RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1857 rebellion, was captured by a feudatory of Scindia
Ans. (c) : Consideration of different historians on 1857
in April 1859 and the British hanged him. Revolt are:
153. What was the sudden cause of the 1857 Revolt? R.C. Majumdar– Neither first, nor national, nor a war
(a) Tipu sultan's defeat of independence
(b) Boycott of English goods V.D. Sawarkar – 1857 Revolt was a planned National
(c) Allotment of land to the rich revolt.
(d) Cartridges of fats Ashok Mehta – It was a national revolt
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 158. Who among the following helped the British
Ans. (d) : The sudden cause of 1857 revolt was the during the Santhal rebellion and the 1857
introduction of the 'Enfield rifle.' It was of the opinion revolt:
that the cartridge of the Enfield rifle had to be bitten (a) Tek Chand
before using it. The cartridge was made of pork and (b) Mool Chand
beef's fat which hurted the emotional sentiments of (c) Tej Chand
both Hindus and Muslims. (d) Maharaja Mehtab Chand
154. The 1857 revolt at Lucknow was led by: RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Tatya Tope (b) Begum Hazrat Mahal Ans. (d) : Maharaja Mehtab Chand (1820-79) helped
(c) Vir Savarkar (d) Kunwar Singh the British during the Santhal rebellion and the 1857
revolt. He was the Raja of Burdwan, under Mehtab
RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Chand the estate prospered.
159. Who was Governor-General of India during
Ans. (b) : Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt of 1857 Sepoy Mutiny?
in Lucknow. She was also called Begum of Awadh. (a) Robert Clive (b) William Bentinck
Begum Hazrat Mahal seized the control of Lucknow
(c) Warren hasting (d) Lord Canning
and declared her son as the ruler. She worked with the
association of Nana Saheb. The Indian Mutiny of 1857 RRB JE - 26/05/2019 (Shift-III)
was the first expression of organized resistance against Ans. (d): Sepoy Mutiny was started from Meerut on 10
the British East India Company. In March 1857, Mangal May 1857 AD. Sepoy of the Bengal army shot their
Pandey, a sepoy in Barrackpore, had refused to use the British officers and marched towards Delhi to restore
cartridge and attacked his senior officers. the aged Mughal emperor Bahadurshah to power. The
immediate cause was the introduction of cartridges
155. Which infantry battalion was involved in the lubricated with the fat of cows & pigs, which was a
killing of all its white officers in the Revolt of practice offensive to Hindus and Muslims respectively.
1857? During this period Lord Canning was the Governor
(a) 21th Native Infantry (b) 41st Native Infantry General of India. The symbol of Revolution of 1857
(c) 20th Native Infantry (d) 1st Native Infantry was Lotus, Flower and Chapati and the official historian
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist was S.N. Sen.
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160. In _____ there was a great stirke which shook 167. In ___ a major metamorphosis occured, that
the foundation of the British Empire and it was shook the foundation of British rule and it is
called as the 'First War of Independence'. often called as the First war of Independence.
(a) 1856 (b) 1857 (a) 1856 (b) 1857 (c) 1875 (d) 1947
(c) 1875 (d) 1947 RRB Group-D 27-09-2018 (Shift-III)
RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-II) Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (b):Revolt of 1857 was started on 10 May, 1857 168. Which one of the following was described as
from Meerut at that time Lord Canning was the the first war of independence of India.
Governor-General of India. This revolt was called as (a) Partition of Bengal 1905.
'First war of Independence, Sepoy Mutiny, Hindu- (b) Revolt of 1857
Muslim revolt etc. Sepoy mutiny was started from (c) Civil Disobedience Movement 1930-31.
Meerut. The immediate cause was the introduction of (d) Quit India movement 1942
cartridges lubricated with the fat of cows and pigs. On RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
10 May 1857 sepoy of Bengal army shot dead to their Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
British officers. The rebels had captured Delhi on 12
May 1857 AD and Bahadur Shah Zafar II was declared 169. Rani Laxmibai was martyred on ___ 1858
as the Emperor of India. while fighting with Britishers.
(a) 7th may (b) 7th April
161. Sepoy mutiny in 1857 was started from ___? th
(c) 7 July (d) 18th June
(a) Agara (b) Meerut
(c) Lucknow (d) Aligarh
Ans. (d): Rani Laxmi Bai popularly known as Jhansi Ki
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Rani was born as Manikarnika Tambe in the year 1828
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. on 19 November. Her father, Moropant Tambe, worked
162. India's first struggle for independence started for Peshwa Baji Rao II of Bithoor district. The Queen of
on 10th May 1857 at: Jhansi is regarded as one of the leading figures of
(a) Bareilly (b) Lucknow India's rebellion against the British in 1857. Rani Laxmi
(c) Meerut (d) Allahabad Bai death anniversary is celebrated on 18 June. On this
day when Rani Laxmi Bai made supreme self-sacrifice,
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist remembering her iconic roar which shook British
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. Empire. She died on June 18, 1858 during the battle for
163. Which of the following was celebrated as the Gwalior with 8th Hussars that took place in Kotah-Ki-
First War of Indian Independence? Serai near Phool Bagh area of Gwalior. She died due to
(a) The Civil War of 1861 injuries sustained in this battle. Point to be noted is that,
(b) The Uprising of 1857 on June 17, 1858, the British forces charged the Indian
forces commanded by Rani Laxmi Bai.
(c) The Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919
Note- RRB had dropped this question.
(d) The Santhal Revolt of 1855-56
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 170. In which year was Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi
killed in battle?
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (a) 1835 (b) 1885
164. Which of the following began with a revolt of (c) 1858 (d) 1853
the military soldiers at Meerut, soon became RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
widespread and posed a grave challenge to the
British rule?
(a) The Indian Mutiny, 1857 171. Which one of the following freedom fighter
name was 'Manikarnika'?
(b) Battle of Plassey, 1757
(a) Madam Cama (b) Kittur Chennamma
(c) Quit India Movement, 1942
(c) Sarojani Nayadu (d) Rani Laxmibai
(d) Battle of Panipat, 1761
172. Rani Laxmibai was martyred in ____AD while
165. Where did the sepoy mutiny start? fighting with Britishers.
(a) Jhansi (b) Kanpur (a) 1857 (b) 1858 (c) 1856 (d) 1859
(c) Lucknow (d) Meerut RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. 173. Rani Laxmibai was martyred at which place
166. First war of Indian Independence was fought while fighting with Britishers?
in year ___? (a) Varanasi (b) Gwalior
(a) 1787 (b) 1857 (c) 1587 (d) 1875 (c) Morar (d) Jhansi
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
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174. Who did not take part in Revolt of 1857? 179. In 1928, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led a
(a) Rani Laxmibai (b) Bhagat Singh peasants’ movement against the British
(c) Nana Saheb (d) Tatya Tope government’s decision to raise land revenue
RRB J.E. -2014 in.......
Ans. (b) : Bhagat Singh was not related with the Revolt (a) Pavapuri (b) Lumbini
of 1857. Rani Laxmibai led the Revolt of 1857 from (c) Bardoli (d) Srirangpattanam
Jhansi, Nana Saheb from Kanpur, Tatya Tope from RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Gwalior. Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
175. In ____India came under the direct rule of 180. Which Indian Nationality leader spearheaded
British Crown. the peasants' agitations known as the Bardoli
(a) 1857 (b) 1858 Satyagraha?
(c) 1859 (d) 1956 (a) Karsanbhai Patel
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (b) Govind Ballabh Pant
Ans. (b):‘Government of India Act, 1858’ was an Act (c) Vallabh Bhai Patel
of the British Parliament that transferred the (d) Rajni Patel
government and territories form the East India RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Company to the British Crown. British territories in Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
India was passed directly to the British government.
Governor-General came to be known as Viceroy. India 181. Which eminent person is associated with
came under the direct rule of British empire. Bardoli?
(a) Guru Nanak
(b) Mahavir
8. Peasant Revolt and Peasant (c) Aurobindo Ghosh
Movement (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
176. In which state did the Kisan Sabha movement Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
started?
182. Who was the first President of the All India
(a) Gujarat (b) New Delhi
Kisan Sabha?
(c) Karnataka (d) Bihar
(a) PC Joshi
RPF SI 24.12.2018 (Shift - I)
(b) Jai Prakash Narayan
Ans. (d) : Kisan Sabha movement was started in Bihar (c) Acharya Narendra Dev
in 1929, under the leadership of Sahajanand Saraswati.
(d) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
This is also known All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS).
177. In which of the following Satyagarha's did
Vallabh Bhai Patel the get the title "Sardar"? Ans. (d) : All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) or All India
(a) Champaran Farmers Union, also known as the Akhil Bharatiya
Kisan Sabha, is the name of the peasants front of
(b) Bardoli
the Communist Party of India, an important peasant
(c) Kheda movement formed by Sahajanand Saraswati in 1936.
(d) Ahmedabad mill strike
183. The Moplah Rebellion took place between the
years:
Ans. (b) : The Bardoli Satyagraha 1928, was a (a) 1917 – 1919 (b) 1923 – 1924
movement in the independence struggle led by Sardar
(c) 1921 – 1922 (d) 1914 – 1915
Vallabh Bhai Patel for the farmers of Bardoli against
the unjust rise of taxes. He fought for the rights of the RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
pleasents. It was during this very time the womens RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
who took active part in this movement gave the title of Ans. (c) : The Malabar rebellion, which is also known
'Sardar' to Vallabh Bhai Patel. Vallabh Bhai Patel was as the Moplah (Muslim) riots happened from August
popularly known as Sardar Patel. He was a freedom 20, 1921 to 1922 in the Malabar region of Kerala.
fighter. He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister Moplah rebellion had been an uprising of Muslim
of India. Vallabh Bhai Patel is also known as "Iron tenants against British rulers and local Hindu landlords.
Man of India". It was an armed revolt. It was led by Ali Musliyar
178. In 1928 Bardoli Satyagrah was finally led Variankunnath Kunjahammed Haji. It has even been
by___. described as a Peasant revolt.
(a) Mahatma Gandhi 184. When did Moplah revolt (Malabar Rebellion)
(b) Vallabh Bhai Patel in Kerala take place?
(c) Lokmanya Tilak (a) 1921 (b) 1928
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (c) 1945 (d) 1934
RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
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185. Revolt started in Bengal in 1859-60 due to the Ans. (c) : Anandamath is a Bengali novel, written by
cultivation of ____. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and it was published in
(a) Indigo (b) Jute 1882 AD. The novel is set in the event of Sannyasi
(c) Sugarcane (d) Rice Rebellion, which took place in the late 18th century in
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018 (Shift-III) Bengal.
Ans. (a):In 1859, peasants of Bengal refused to grow 191. Who lead the Santhal Revolt of 1855-56 held in
indigo for European planters. It came to be called the India ?
'Neel Bidroha' or 'the Indigo revolt'. European planters (a) Sidhu and Kanhu (b) Gora and Badal
enjoyed a monopoly over indigo & they forced Indian (c) Nilamber and Pitamber (d) Alha and Udal
farmers to grow Indigo by signing fraudulent deals with
them. Indigo farmers revolted in the Nadia district of RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Bengal. They were led by the Digambar Biswas and Ans. (a) : The Santhal Revolt in India in 1855– 56 was
Vishnu Vishwas. The play "Nil Darpan" by Dinbandu led by four Murmu brothers – Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and
Mitra was written during 1858-59 portrays the indigo Bhairav. It was a rebellion in Jharkhand, Eastern India
farmers situation accurately. On public demand for against both the East India Company (EIC) and
probing the system of indigo cultivation, the government Zamindari System by the Santhal.
finally appointed the Indigo Commission on 31 March, 192. When did the Santhal rebellion break out?
1860 with WS Seton-Kar as the Chairman. On the (a) 1985 (b) 1912
recommendation of Indigo Commission in 1860
government had stopped the Indigo cultivation. (c) 1855 (d) 1821
RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
186. Who among the following was the Chairman of
the Indigo Commission? Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Thomas Raleigh (b) WS Seton-Kar 193. ____was the Dalawa of Travancore who led a
(c) John Sargeant (d) JH Whiteley revolt in 1808 was hanged in public.
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Velu Thampi (b) Sir Thomas Munaro
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (c) Veera Pandya (d) Queen Chennamma
187. Who wrote the book Nil Darpan? RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-III)
(a) Shivanath Shastri (b) Kamala Basu Ans. (a):Velu Thampi was the Dalawa of Travancore.
(c) Deenbandhu Mitra (d) Nakasha Arab He led revolt in Kerala against the Britishers in 1808
RPF SI 24.12.2018 (Shift - I) AD. He is best known for being one of the earliest
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. individuals to rebel against the British East India
Company supermacy in India. This revolt is also known
188. Neel Darpan, written by ____, portrayed the as Velu Thampi Revolt.
situation and exploitation of Indigo farmers by
the Britishers. 194. Velu Thampi Dalawa was associated with
(a) Ravindra nath Tagore which Indian states? He is known for rebelling
(b) Munshi Premchandra against the Britishers.
(c) Chandra Chatarjee (a) Travancore (b) Mysore Kingdom
(d) Dinbandhu Mitra (c) Vijay Nagaram (d) Chole Kingdom
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
9. Tribal Movements 10. Social and Religious Movement

189. In year ____ Britishers signed the peace 195. When did Sir William Jones found Asiatic
agreement with Odisha's Khonds?
Society?
(a) 1848 (b) 1858
(a) 1854 (b) 1782
(c) 1878 (d) 1868
(c) 1793 (d) 1784
Ans. (a):In 1846 AD Odisha's Khonds people started a
movement under the leadership of Chakra Bisoi. The RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-I)
main issue was the attempt by the government to end RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-I)
human sacrifice (mariah) and introduction of new RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-III)
taxes by the British. After that British signed the peace RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I)
agreement with Odisha's Khond in 1848. This RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
movement was ended in 1857. RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
190. Who wrote the famous novel 'Anandamath' Ans. (d) : Asiatic Society of Bengal, a scholarly
during the Indian National Movement? society, founded on January 15, 1784 by Sir William
(a) Shachindra Sanyal Jones, a British lawyer. The objective of the society was
(b) Ravindra nath Tagore to promote oriental culture and education. It's
(c) Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay headquarters is in Kolkata. The society was included in
(d) Arvind Ghosh the list of Heritage Sites of national importance, since
RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-III) 1984.
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196. _____, established by Atamaram Pandurang in 201. India's first Christian missionary organisation,
Bombay (Mumbai) in 1867, was a movement of Serampore Mission, was founded by _______.
religious and social reform. (a) Matteo Ricci (b) William Carey
(a) Prarthana Samaj (c) Hudson Tylor (d) Mother Teresa
(b) Brahmo Samaj RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) Arya Samaj Ans.(b) : Serampore mission (1800-1845) India's first
(d) Satya Shodhak Samaj Christian Missionary organisation was founded by
RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-III) William Carey and his two associates on 10 January
RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 1800.
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 202. Who was the Atmiya Sabha's founder?
RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-I) (a) Narendranath Datta
Ans. (a) : 'Prarthana Samaj', established by Atamaram (b) Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya
Pandurang in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1867, was a (c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
movement for religious and social reform was (d) Mul Shankar
established by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang. It was a RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-II)
reform movement with in Hinduism and M.G. Ranade Ans. (c) : Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as 'Father of
and R.G. Bhandarkar joined it in 1870 and infused new Madern India', 'Father of Indian Renaissance' and bridge
strength to it. between past and future'. In 1815 Raja Ram Mohan Roy
197. In which year was the Prarthana Samaj established the Atmiya Sabha, a precursor in the socio-
established at Bombay? religious reforms in Bengal. The foundation of Atmiya
(a) 1897 (b) 1557 Sabha in 1815 is considered as the beginning of the
modern age in Kolkata. It was a philosophical
(c) 1667 (d) 1867 discussion circle, which used to conduct debate and
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I) discussion sessions on philosophical topics and also
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. used to promote free and collective thinking and social
198. The Prarthana Samaj, which was recognised as reform.
an institution that worked for religious as well 203. Which of the following established by Raja
as social reform, was established in Bombay by Rammohan Roy was a precursor in socio-
_____ in 1867. religious reforms in Bengal?
(a) Mahadev Govind Ranade (a) Atmiya Sabha (b) Prarthana Samaj
(b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (c) Dharma Sabha (d) Arya Samaj
(c) Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-II)
(d) RC Bhandarkar Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-III) 204. Who among the following was one of the early
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. leaders of the ‘Prarthana Samaj’ movement?
199. Who had started the campaign of self respect, a (a) Keshab Chandra Sen
campaign that aimed to create a society where (b) Balak Singh
a backward castes also get equal human (c) Swami Sahajanand
rights? (d) Mahadev Gobind Ranade
(a) B.R. Ambedakar (b) E.V. Ramasamy RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(c) Sarangpani (d) Muthulakshmi Ans. (d) : Mahadev Gobind Ranade was one of the
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist early leaders of the ‘‘Prathana Samaj’’ movement.
Ans. (b):Self respect movement was founded in 1925 Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang
by Ramanathan who invited E.V. Ramaswami who was in 31 March 1867 when Keshab Chandra Sen visited
Maharashtra, with an aim to make people believe in one
also known as Periyar by his followers. He had started
God and worship only one God.
Self respect movement, Dravidian movement. The
movement demanded equal rights for the backward 205. Which social reformer founded the 'Brahmo
caste. Samaj' in 1828 and became famous for his
pioneering role in advocating education and
200. Gandhiji founded Harijan Sevak Sangh in opposing practices like Sati, child marriage and
_____to eradicate untouchability and uplift the social division?
depressed classes. (a) Swami Vivekananda
(a) 1932 (b) 1929 (b) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(c) 1924 (d) 1936 (c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-II) (d) Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
Ans. (a) : Harijan Sevak Sangh was a non-profit RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-I)
organisation founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 to Ans. (c) : Raja Ram Mohan Roy was famous for his
eradicate untouchability in India. Ghansyam Das Birla, pioneering role in advocating for the eradication of
the Industrialist was its founding President and Amritlal child marriage purdah system and he advocated for the
Takkar was its Secretary. promotion of education among women and opposed the
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practice of Sati (Sati pratha) and social division in the Ans. (a) : Swami Vivekananda was an Indian
society. The movement began through meetings of philosopher and disciple of Indian mystic Ramakrishna.
Bengalis in Calcutta in 1828 AD. He was a great social He played a major role in the introduction of Vedanta
reformer of time and founded the Brahmo Samaj in and Yoga to the Western World. He also played a major
1828. The first Pradhanacharya of Brahmo Samaj was role in the revival of Hinduism and spread of Advaita
Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Vedanta of Shankaracharya, known as 'Neo-Vedanta' in
206. The first Pradhanacharya of the Brahmo the West Belurmath was founded by him.
Samaj was:
212. Lala Lajpat Rai was associated with the ______
(a) Swami Vivekanand
since 1921.
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (a) Satyashodhak Samaj
(d) Ramakrishna Paramhans (b) Chinmaya Mission
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Sarbatatyadipika Sabha
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (d) Servants of the People Society
207. Raja Rammohan Roy founded a reform RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-I)
association known as the 'Brahmo Sabha' (later Ans. (d) : Servants of the People Society was founded
known as 'Brahmo Samaj') in which city of by Lala Lajpat Rai in 1921 at Lahore, which was
India? inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The objective of the
(a) Burdwan (b) Barrackpore society is to enlist and train national missionaries for the
(c) Murshidabad (d) Calcutta service of the motherland. It is their duty to work for the
RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist educational, cultural, social, economic and political
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. advancement of the country under the supervision of the
208. Where did Brahmo Samaj originate? society.
(a) Bengal (b) Maharashtra 213. Ramakrishna Mission was founded in 1897 by
(c) Gujarat (d) Bihar ………. .
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Swami Vivekanand
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. (b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
209. Who started the Mahila Seva Mandal to (c) Ramkrishna Paramhansa
promote women's rights in 1852? (d) Dayanand Saraswati
(a) Savitribai Phule (b) Annie Besant RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-III)
(c) Sarojini Naidu (d) Ramabai Ranade Ans. (a) : The Ramakrishna Mission is a philanthropic,
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-III) volunteer organization founded by Sri Rama Krishna's
Ans. (a) : Savitribai Phule started the Mahila Seva chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on May 1, 1897. The
Mandal to promote women's rights in 1852. Savitribai missions goals included assisting the impoverished,
Phule is considered as the 1st female teacher in India. improving women's situation, combating untouchability
210. Select the correct combination of personality and superstition etc.
and his / her associated organization. 214. Who immediately succeeded Raja Ram Mohan
(a) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha – Subash Chandra Roy as leader of the Brahmo Samaj?
Bose
(a) Ravindra Nath Tagore
(b) Satyashodhak Samaj – Jyotiba Phule
(c) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association – (b) Dwarkanath Tagore
Annie Besant (c) Dr. Atma Ram
(d) Theosophical Society – Sarojini Naidu (d) Debendra Nath Tagore
Ans. (b) : The correct combination of personality and Ans. (d) : Debendra Nath Tagore was the son of
his/her associated organization are – Satyashodhak Dwarkanath Tagore. He along with Raja Ram Mohan
Samaj – Jyotiba Phule. Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj. After the death of Raja
The rest are correctly matched as follows: Ram Mohan Roy, Debendra Nath Tagore succeeded
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha – M.G. Ranade. him as the leader of the Brahmo Samaj.
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association – Chandra 215. In 1896, Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve set
Shekhar Azad. up an Ashram at ………. to educate widows
Theosophical Society → Annie Besant. and other women as he believed in
211. ............ played a major role in the revival of empowerment through education.
Hinduism and the spread of his interpretation (a) Madras (b) Surat
of Advaita Vedanta known as 'Neo-Vedanta' in
the West. (c) Poona (d) Nagpur
(a) Swami Vivekananda RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-I)
(b) Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa Ans. (c) : To educate widows and other women.
(c) Swami Dayanand Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve setup an Ashram at
(d) Samrat Ashoka Poona in 1896, as he believed in empowerment, through
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-II) education.
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216. Who among the following was the founder of 221. Who among the following co-founded the
the Arya Samaj? Calcutta Unitarian Society and founded the
(a) Ram Mohan Roy Brahma Samaj?
(b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Dayanand Saraswati (b) Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (c) Debendranath Tagore
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-II) (d) Keshab Chandra Sen
Ans. (c) : Arya Samaj is a socio-religious movement RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
established by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 at Ans. (a) : The Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the
Bombay with aims to re-establish the Vedas. Swami father of Modern India's Renaissance. He founded
Dayanand Saraswati gave the slogan "Back to Vedas". Calcutta Unitarian society in 1821, Brahma Samaj
Sabha in 1828 which later became the Brahmo Samaj.
217. Who among the following social reformers He was known for his pinoneering thought and action
wrote the book called ‘Barno-Porichoy’? on the emanicipation of women and especially on the
(a) Debendranath Tagore abolition of sati and widow remarriage.
(b) Swami Vivekananda 222. In which year, the Act was passed to abolish
(c) Ishwar Chndra Vidyasagar Satipratha?
(d) Dwarkanath Ganguly (a) 1852 (b) 1840
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-II) (c) 1829 (d) 1837
Ans. (c) : Barno-Porichoy (1855) is a Bengali Primer RRB Group-D 22-09-2018 (Shift-III)
written by 19th century social reformers Ans. (c): Founder of Brahmo Samaj, Raja Ram Mohan
Ishwar Chndra Vidyasagar Roy was a vociferous campaigner against Satipratha. He
His famous works are Bearl Panchabin sah wrote article in his journal Samvad Kaumudi
Seetar Bahabash, (1860), (1847) Betaal Panchavinsati. advocating its prohibition. On 4 December 1829 the
218. Which of the following journals was published Governor-General Lord William Bentinck passed
for the purpose of social-religious reforms regulation XVII number to abolish Satipratha.
among the Parsis in 1851? 223. Archaeology-related work was started in India
(a) Bombay Herald (b) Somaprakash on 1784 AD by Europeans, and Asiatic Society
(c) Rast Goftar (d) Bombay Post of Bengal was formed. Who was its founder?
RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-I) (a) Alexander Cunningham (b) George Turnour
(c) James Prinsep (d) William Jones
Ans. (c) : Religious reform began among the Parsis in
Mumbai in the mid of the 19th century. In 1851, the RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Rehnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha or Religious Reform Ans. (d) : Sir William Jones who was a British lawyer
Association was founded by Naoroji Furdonji, and orientalist founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal on
Dadabhai Naoroji, S.S. Bengalee and others. They 15 january,1784. It was visualized as a center for Asian
started a journal Rast Goftar, for the purpose of social- studies including everything concerning man and nature
religious reforms among the Parsis. within the geographical limits of the continent. It's aim
was to rediscover India's glorious past.
219. In 1889, ________ established the Mukti
Mission. A refuge for young widows who had 224. Who founded the Servants of India society?
been deserted and abused by their families. (a) Swami Dayanand Sarswati
(a) Ramabai Ranade (b) Anandibai Joshi (b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Rakhmabai Save (d) Pandita Ramabai (c) Jyotiba Phule
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II) (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans. (d) : Pandita Ramabai established the Mukti
Mission in Pune in 1889. She had established this RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Red Paper)
mission with an aim to shelter young widows who had Ans. (d) : Gopal Krishna Gokhale was the founder of
been deserted and abused by their families and to the Servants of Indian Society. He had founded it on
encourage them to become literate and financially 12 June 1905 AD in Pune (Maharashtra) for further
independent. expansion of education in India. He left the Deccan
Education Society to form this association. Servants of
220. Who among the following was a British India Society was a dedicated group of people for
reformer, a campaigner for women's rights and social service and reforms. The society organised
a supporter of Indian nationalism? mobile libraries, founded schools, and provided night
(a) Josephine Butler class for factory workers.
(b) Florence Nightingale 225. Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya was the name of
(c) William Wilberforce ____.
(d) Annie Besant (a) Sri Aurobindo
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) (b) Swami Prabhupada
Ans. (d) : In the given options, Annie Besant was a (c) Swami Vivekananda
British reformer, a campaigner for women's rights and a (d) Ram Krishna Paramhansa
supporter of Indian nationalism. RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) The original name of Ramakrishna Paramahansa Ans. (b) : Arya Samaj was founded by Swami
was Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya. He was the teacher of Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 AD in Mumbai. In 1877
Swami Vivekananda. He was a great philosopher, sage AD, he made his headquarters at Lahore. Swami
and a thinker. Taking him as an ideal, Vivekananda Dayanand Sarswati gave the slogan 'Return to the
established Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 AD. Vedas'. Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called the forerunner
226. The Indian Social Conference started the of the Renaissance, the originator of the reform
'Pledge Movement', what was its purpose ? movement, the Father of Modern India and the Star of
(a) Abolish the practice of Sati New India. Raja Ram Mohan Roy wrote a book titled 'A
(b) Prohibit Child Marriage Gift to the Monotheist' in 1809 AD and translated it into
(c) Encourage Widow Remarriage Bengali. On 20 August 1828, he founded a new
(d) Provide education to girls assembly by the name of Brahma Sabha. The purpose of
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist this meeting was to reform Hinduism. He believed in
Ans. (b) : National Social Conference, founded by the social equality of all human beings.
M.G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao was the social reform
cell of the Indian National Congress. It launched the 231. Who founded the Tattwabodhini Sabha to
famous “Pledge Movement” to inspire people to take an propagate Ram Mohan Roy's ideas?
oath to prohibit Child Marriage. Its first session was (a) Debendranath Tagore
held in Madras in December 1887. (b) Rabindranath Tagore
227. During British rule, the Sharda Act was passed (c) Anandmohan Bose
in 1929 for preventing_____. (d) K.C. Sen
(a) The Practice of Sati (b) Infanticide
(c) Child Marriage (d) Polygamy
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (a) : On 6 October 1839 Debendranath Tagore
established Tattwabodhini Sabha which was shortly
Ans. (c) : The Sharda Act was passed on 28 September,
1929 for prevention of child marriage during the British thereafter renamed the Tattwabodhini (Truth-seekers)
rule. It was passed by the efforts of Harbilas Sharda. By Sabha to propogate Raja Ram Mohan Roy's ideas. The
this act, the minimum age of marriage of girls was kept objective of Sabha was to promote a rational and
14 and of boys were decided 18. The Prohibition of Child humanist form of Hinduism based on Vedanta and the
Marriage Act, 2006, presently sets the marriageable age Upanishads.The Tattwabodhini Sabha was a group,
to be 18 and 21 for boys and girls respectively. started in Calcutta.
228. Who had founded East India Association in Note: In 1828, Raja Ram Mohan Roy established
1866? Brahmo Samaj.In 1859, the Tattwabodhini Sabha were
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji dissolved back into the Brāhmo Samaj by
(b) M.K. Sen Debendranath Tagore.
(c) Madam Bhikaji Cama 232. The law that permitted widows to remarry
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (Hindu Widow' Remarriage Act) was passed in
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist the year
Ans. (a): The East India Association was founded by (a) 1856 (b) 1854
Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 in collaboration with Indians
and retired British officials in London. (c) 1855 (d) 1858
229. When was the Dowry Prohibition Act RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
commenced? Ans. (a) : The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was
(a) 1963 (b) 1960 passed in 1856. It was drafted by Lord Dalhousie and
(c) 1961 (d) 1965 passed by Lord Canning. Ishwarchandra of Bengal
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist played a significant role in passing of this act. Later due
Ans. (c): Dowry Prohibition Act, Indian law was to his teaching qualities, he got the tittle of
enacted on May 1, 1961, intended to prevent the giving "Vidyasagar" from Fort William College.
or receiving of a dowry. Under the Dowry Prohibition 233. Who founded the Satyasodhak Samaj?
Act, 1961 dowry includes property, goods, or money (a) Jyotiba Phule
given by either party to the marriage, by the parents of
either party, or by anyone else in connection with the (b) BR Ambedkar
marriage. There is a provision of 5 years imprisonment (c) Mahatma Gandhi
and fine of `15,000 for receiving and giving dowry. (d) Shantaram Tambhakhu
230. Which of the following statements is NOT RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
correct about Raja Ram Mohan Roy? Ans. (a) : Satya Shodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba
(a) He wrote a book ‘A gift to monotheists’ Phule on 24 September, 1873 in Pune (Maharashtra).
(b) He founded Arya Samaj. The Satyasodhak Samaj aimed to spread education
(c) He belived in social equality of all human among the lower caste people to make them aware of
beings. their rights. Satyasodhak Samaj rejected all kinds of
(d) He is considered as the pioneer of modern Brahman domination on the basis of religion and all
Indian Renaissance. religious sources of inequality. It campaigned against
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist idolatry, denounced the Chaturvarnya System (the caste
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system) and rejected the need for a Brahman priestly 239. Eminent social reformer and women's
class as educational and religious leaders. Satyashodhak education activist Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati
Samaj campaigned for the spread of rational thinking was a great scholar of ______.
and rejected the need for priests. Phule was a social (a) English (b) Hindi
activist and thinker, who pioneered women’s education (c) Marathi (d) Sanskrit
in India, especially in Maharashtra. In 1873, he wrote a RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
book named Gulamgiri, meaning slavery. Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
234. Who among the following denounced the 240. When the Theosophical Society was founded?
injustice of the caste system and founded the (a) 1885 (b) 1875
Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers Society)
(c) 1873 (d) 1876
(a) E.V. Ramasamy Naieker
(b) Jyotirao Govindrao Phule
(c) Ayyankali Ans. (b): The Theosophical Society was founded in
1875 by Madam Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott in New
(d) Savitri Bai Phule York. In 1882, the headquarters of this society was
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I) established in Adyar, near Madras in India. This society
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. was fashioned as 'brotherhood' promoting unit.
235. Who among the following the Satyashodhak 241. ____ had translated Vedas and Upanishads
Samaj? into Bangla Language.
(a) Jyotirao Phule (a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(b) Swami Dayanand Saraswati (b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(c) Narayana Guru (c) Pandita Ramabai
(d) Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar (d) Dayanand Saraswati
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D 01-12-2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (a):Raja Ram Mohan was born in 1772 AD. He
236. Name the Dutch who helped Raja Ram Mohan had translated Vedas and Upanishads into Bangla
Roy in the promotion of modern education in language. Raja Ram Mohan Roy published several
journals in English, Hindi, Persian and Bengali to
India?
propagate social reforms. His most popular Journal was
(a) Derozio (b) Grant Duff 'Samvad Kaumudi' which was published in 1821 AD. In
(c) Alexander Duff (d) David Hare 1829 AD, Satipratha was legally abolished by Bengal
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist provincial government through the efforts of Raja Ram
Ans. (d) : David Hare was a Scottish watch maker and Mohan Roy.
philanthropist. He founded many educational 242. In ––, Raja Ram mohan Roy founded the
institutions in Calcutta such as the Hindu School, Hare Brahmo Samaj in Kolkata.
School and helped in founding Presidency College. He (a) 1824 (b) 1822 (c) 1828 (d) 1826
also helped Raja Ram Mohan Roy in promotion of RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-I)
modern education in India. Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
237. When was the 'Veda Samaj' was established in 243. Who was the founder of Brahmo Samaj?
Madras? (a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(a) 1852 (b) 1847 (b) Dayanand Saraswati
(c) 1860 (d) 1864 (c) Mahatma Gandhi
RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-I) (d) Lokmanya Tilak
Ans. (d) : Veda Samaj was established by Keshav RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
Chandra Sen in Madras in the year 1864 AD.
K. Sridharalu Naidu later visited Calcutta to study the
Brahmo Samaj movement and when he returned, he 244. Dayanand Saraswati was the founder of which
renamed the Veda Samaj as a Brahmo Samaj of of the following Mission?
Southern India in 1871 AD. (a) Brahmo Samaj (b) Chinmay Mission
(c) Arya Samaj (d) Prathana Samaj
238. During the British rule, who had improved the
Rights of Womens? RRB Group-D 17-09-2018 (Shift-I)
(a) Sarojani Nayadu (b) Savitribai Phule Ans. (c): Swami Dayanand Sarswati established the
(c) Pandita Ramabai (d) Tarabai Shinde Arya Samaj on April 10, 1875 in Bombay. Dayanand
Saraswati was born on February 12, 1824 in Tankara,
RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-II) Gujarat. His original name was Mool Shankar. Arya
Ans. (c): Pandita Ramabai was born on 23rd April 1858 Samaj was a Hindu reform movement, meaning society
in Maharashtra. She was a Sanskrit scholar, women of the Nobels'. The purpose of the Arya Samaj was to
rights and education activist, a pioneer in the education move the Hindu religion away from the fictitious
and emancipation of women in India. She had started beliefs. Shuddhi movement was introduced by Maharshi
Sharada Sadan in Bombay. She had improved the rights Dayanand to bring back the individuals to Hinduism
of women during British rule. She had been awarded who was either voluntarily or involuntarily converted to
'Kaisar-i-Hind Medal' for community service in 1919 by other religion. Dayanand Saraswati wrote Satyarth
British colonial government of India. Prakash in Sanskrit.
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245. Who of the following campaigned against many Ans. (d) : The Young Bengal Movement was started by
rituals of Hinduism such as idol workship, Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, who had come to Calcutta
caste from birth, animal sacrifice and in 1826 and was appointed in the Hindu College as a
prohibition of women from learning Vedas? teacher of English literature and History. The Young
(a) Shahu Chhatrapati Bengal was a group of Bengali free thinkers emerging
(b) Swami Dayanand Sarswati from Hindu College. He was a great propounder of
(c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy liberal thinking.
(d) Jyotiba phule 251. Who inspired the Young Bengal movement?
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II) (a) Madhusudan Dutt
Ans. (b): Swami Dayanand Saraswati established Arya (b) Ram Gopal Ghosh
Samaj in 1875. Swamiji was the pioneer of Indian (c) Henry Vivian Derozio
freedom movement, equal social and political rights for (d) Krishna Mohan Banerjee
all regardless of birth or gender and revival of Vedic RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
dharma.
246. Who had founded Ramkrishna Mission?
(a) Swami Vivekanand 252. The Young Bengal Movement was started by
_______, who had come to Calcutta in 1826 and
(b) Shri Ramkrishna Paramhans
was appointed in the Hindu College as a
(c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati teacher of English literature and History.
(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (a) Keshab Chandra Sen
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-III) (b) Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ans. (a) : Ram Krishna Mission was founded near (c) Henry Luis Vivian Derozio
Calcutta by Swami Vivekananda in 1897 AD with two (d) Swamy Dayanand Saraswati
fold purpose: to spread the teaching of Vedanta as
embodied in the Life of Hindu saint Ramkrishna (1836-86) RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-II)
and to improve the social condition of the Indian people. Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
247. In year ____ Swami Vivekananda founded 253. Who was the main proponent of the Young
'Ramakrishna Mission'. Bengal Movement whose followers cherished
(a) 1895 (b) 1899 the ideals of the French Revolution (1789 AD)
(c) 1893 (d) 1897 and the liberal thinking of Britain?
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-I) (a) Swami Vivekananda
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. (b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(c) Annie Beasant
248. Where is Belur Math located?
(d) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
(a) West Bengal (b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Tamilnadu
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-III) Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a):Belur Math is the headquarters of the 254. Henry Louis Vivian Derozio was associated
Ramakrishna Mission & Math. It was founded by with which movement?
Swami Vivekananda and is located on the west bank of (a) Young Bengal Movement
Hooghly, River, Belur, West Bengal. (b) Theosophical Society
249. Who represented India in first world (c) Arya Samaj
Parliament of Religion in 1893 AD? (d) Prarthana Sabha
(a) Swami Vivekananda RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(b) Lekharaj Khoobchand Kripani Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) Bhakta Vinod Thakur 255. Who is considered as the Father of Modern
(d) Upasani Maharaj Indian Renaissance?
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-I) (a) Mahatma Gandhi
Ans. (a): The city of Chicago hosted the first world (b) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Parliament of Religion. Swami Vivekananda (c) Vinoba Bhave
represented India and Hinduism at the World (d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Parliament of Religions in 1893 AD. RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
250. Who initiated the Young Bengal Movement? Ans. (d): Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered to be the
(a) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Father of Modern Indian Renaissance. On 20 August
(b) Denis Clive 1828 he founded Brahmo Samaj. He was the one who
(c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy pioneered western education in India. He published his
(d) Henry Vivian Derozio first book 'Tuhfat-ul-Muwahidin. He was also the editor
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of 'Samvad Kaumudi' and 'Mirat-ul-Akbar'.
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Ans. (c) : Under the Presidentship of Dadabhai
11. Indian National Congress Naoroji, the Calcutta Session of Congress was held at
1906. In this session, Congress adopted resolution on
256. Where was the first session of Indian National Partition of Bengal, Self Government (Swaraj),
Congress held? Swadeshi and Boycott. Thus, Congress adopted Swaraj
as the goal of Indian people.
(a) Bombay (b) Patna
(c) Lucknow (d) Madras 261. AICC (All India Congress Committee) passed
the Quit India Resolution on:
(a) 8th January, 1942 (b) 18th July, 1942
Ans. (a) : The First session of the Indian National th
(c) 8 August, 1942 (d) 15th August, 1942
Congress INC, was held at Bombay with the initiative RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
of retired civil service officer Allan Octavian Hume. It
was conducted in Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College, Ans. (c) : The Quit India Resolution was passed by All
Bombay. India Congress Working Committee on 8 August 1942
in Bombay. On 8th August 1942, M.K. Gandhi gave a
257. In 1938, Congress President Subhash Chandra clarion call to end the British rule and launched the Quit
Bose set up a National Planning Committee. India Movement at the session of All India Congress
Who was its Chairman? Committee in Mumbai. Gandhiji gave the call 'Do or
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Die' in his speech delivered at the Gowalia Tank
(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri Maidan now popularly known as August Kranti
(c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Maidan. The slogan 'Quit India' was coined by Yusuf
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Mehar Ali, a socialist and trade unionist who also
served as Mayor of Mumbai. The immediate cause for
the movement was the collapse of Cripps Mission.
Ans.(a) : • National planning committee (NCP) was set 262. Who among the following has initially drafted
up under the chairmanship of Jawaharlal Nahru in 1938. the 'Quit India' resolution of the Indian
• At that time Subhash chandra bose was the president National Congress in 1942?
of Indian National Congress. (a) Mahatma Gandhi
• In 1938, Subhas Chandra Bose Succeded Nehru as the (b) Subhash Chandra Bose
president of the Indian National congress and presided (c) B.R. Ambedker
over the 51st session at Haripura. (The National (d) Jaiprakash Narayan
planning committee constituted great emphasis on the RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
promotion of Scientific and technological research).
Ans. (a) : Mahatma Gandhi has initially drafted the
258. Who among the following was one of the 'Quit India' resolution of the Indian National Congress
founders of the Congress Socialist Party which in 1942.
was founded in 1934? 263. In which session of the Congress did Mahatma
(a) Khan Abdual Ghaffar Khan Gandhi convince other leaders to start a non-
(b) Jay Prakash Narayan cooperation movement in support of Khilafat
(c) Jatindra Nath Das as well as swaraj?
(d) Jyotiba phule (a) Nagpur Session (b) Bombay Session
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I) (c) Calcutta Session (d) Lucknow Session
Ans. (b) : Congress Socialist Party (CSP) was a left- RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
wing group with in the congress. It was formed with Ans. (c) : Mahatma Gandhi felt the need to launch a
Acharya Narendra Deva as president and Jay Prakash more broad-based movement in India. But he was
Narayan as general secretary in 1934. certain that no movement could be organised without
259. Who was the President of Lahore Session of bringing the Hindus and Muslims closer together. One
congress. way of doing this, he felt, was to take up the Khilafat
(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru (b) Sarojini Naidu issue. The First World War had ended with the defeat
of Ottoman Turkey. And there were rumours that a
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Motilal Nehru harsh peace treaty was going to be imposed on the
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III) Ottoman emperor the spiritual head of the Islamic
Ans. (a) : Jawahar Lal Nehru presided over the Lahore World (the Khalifa). To defend the Khalifa's temporal
Congress Session of congress in 1929. In this session powers, a Khilafat Committee was formed in Bombay
the declaration of Purna Swaraj was propagated. in March 1919. A young generation of Muslim leaders
260. Swaraj was the goal of India's political efforts. like the brothers Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali,
This goal was announced by Dadabhai Naoroji began discussing with Mahatma Gandhi about the
at the : possibility of a united mass action on the issue.
Gandhiji saw this as an opportunity to bring Muslims
(a) Lahore Session 1885 under the umbrella of a unified national movement. At
(b) Bombay Session 1889 the Calcutta Session of the Congress in September
(c) Calcutta Session 1906 1920, he convinced other leaders to start a non-
(d) Calcutta Session 1886 cooperation movement in support of Khilafat as well as
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist for Swaraj.
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264. Subhash Chandra Bose was re-elected as the 269. Who was the Governor-General during the
President of INC at the Tripuri Session in 1939 formation of Indian National Congress in year
by defeating Gandhiji's candidate: 1885 AD?
(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (a) A.O. Hume
(b) Pattabhi Sitaramayya (b) Lord Dufferin
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (c) Lord William Bentinck
(d) S Radhakrishnan (d) Lord John Jardine
Ans. (b) : Subhash Chandra Bose was re-elected for the RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-III)
president of INC (Indian National Congress). He won Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
the election by securing 1580 votes defeating Pattabhi
Sitaramayya who secured 1377 votes. 270. Where did the first meetings of Indian National
265. Who among the following used the safety valve Congress held?
theory and opined that the Indian National (a) Calcutta (b) Madras
Congress was a product of the brain of Lord (c) Bombay (d) Delhi
Dufferin'? RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) A O Hume RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-III)
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Jawahar Lal Nehru Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 271. In which annual session did the Indian
Ans. (c) : Extremist leaders such as Lala Lajpat Rai National Congress declare its commitment to
believed in the idea of the safety valve. Safety valve rule Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence)?
was firstly proposed by Lala Lajpat Rai in his book 'Young (a) Karachi Session of 1931
India' in 1916 AD. There is a hypothesis that the Congress (b) Calcutta Session of 1929
was founded by A.O. Hume with the idea that it would
prove to be a safety valve for the release of the Indians’ (c) Lahore Session of 1929
growing discontent. He persuaded Lord Dufferin not to (d) Madras Session of 1927
hinder the establishment of the Congress to this end. RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
266. When was the first session of Indian National RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Congress held? Ans. (c) : The Indian National Congress, on 19
(a) December, 1889 (b) June, 1885 December 1929, passed the historic 'Purna Swaraj'
(c) November, 1889 (d) December, 1885 (Complete Independence) resolution – at its Lahore
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Session. The declaration was passed due to the
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-III) breakdown of negotiations between leaders of the
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist freedom movement and the British over the question
Ans. (d) : Indian National Congress was formed on 28 of dominion status for India.
December 1885 AD by A.O. Hume, during the period Some of the historical resolution passed in the Lahore
of Viceroy Lord Dufferin. The first session of the Indian
National Congress was held in Bombay 'Gokuldas Session of the Congress are as follows-
Tejpal Sanskrit College' from December 28, 1885 to • In this session the report of 'Nehru Committee' was
December 31, 1885. It was attended by 72 political completely rejected.
delegates from all over India. A.O.Hume played an • Permission to start Civil Disobedience Movement
important role in the formation of INC. Wyomesh (Dandi March 1930). The decision to celebrate
Chandra Bannerjee was the President of the first session 'Independence Day' on 26 January was taken on the
of Indian National Congress. banks of Ravi River.
267. Who was the first President of Indian National • This session presided by Jawahar Lal Nehru.
Congress? • At the midnight of December 31, 1929 the newly
(a) Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee adopted tricolour flag was hoisted by Jawaharlal
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Nehru on the bank of river Ravi.
(c) Allan Octavian Hume 272. Congress Party observed 26th January 1930 as
(d) Dadabhai Naoroji (a) Republic Day (b) Independence Day
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Bharat Diwas (d) Silent Protest Day
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. 273. Under whose presidency did the Indian
268. In 1885, who had founded Indian National National Congress declare Poorna Swaraj as its
Congress? ultimate goal on December 19, 1929 at Lahore?
(a) Allan Octavian Hume (a) V.D. Sawarkar
(b) Womesh Chandra Bannerjee (b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (c) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(d) George Yule (d) Subhash Chandra Bose
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
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274. In which of the following years 'Purna Swaraj' Ans. (a) : Mahatma Gandhi was the President in 1924
accepted as an Indian National Congress goal at the Belgaum conference of Indian National Congress.
at INC's Lahore session? He was succeeded by Sarojini Naidu as the next
(a) 1931 (b) 1928 congress president. This was the only session which was
(c) 1929 (d) 1939 presided by Gandhi ji. The Gandhi ji was first to take part
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist in Kolkata Session of Congress held in 1901 which was
presided over by Dinshaw Wacha.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. 279. Where did Mahatma Gandhi preside over the
275. Which date was observed as the first annual session of the Indian National Congress
Independence Day during the national for the first and the last time?
movement? (a) Nagpur (b) Tripura
(a) 25th January 1930 (b) 15 August 1930 (c) Belgaum (d) Surat
(c) 30 January 1930 (d) 26 January 1930 RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 280. In the year 1937, the Congress session was held
Ans. (d) : It was during the 1929 Lahore Session of the for the first time in a village at:
Indian National Congress that the declaration of Poorna (a) Faizpur (b) Gorakhpur
Swaraj (complete freedom) was made. Once the (c) Gaya (d) Champaran
declaration of Complete Independence was made, the RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
date of 26th January was then unanimously decided as Ans. (a) : In the year 1937, the 51th Congress session
the Independence Day. Every year, the 26th of January was held for the first time in a village at Faizpur in
was celebrated as Independence Day in India then Maharashtra and presided over by J.L. Nehru. In this
onwards. From 1930 to 1946, the day was celebrated session, the demand for the Constituent Assembly was
each year by the Congress members, freedom fighters put forward by the Indian National Congress. On 28
and even the common man. December 1885, the Indian National Congress was
276. The Congress annual session of December 1929 founded at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in
in Lahore was significant because of : Bombay by Sir Allan Octavian Hume and presided
(a) Indians becoming self-reliant over by Womesh Chandra Bannerjee .
(b) Commitment to Purna Swaraj 281. The demand for the Constituent Assembly was
put forward by the Indian National Congress
(c) The work done by the people of the country in 1936 at its session held at ___.
(d) The overwhelming majority (a) Bombay (b) Lucknow
RRB NTPC 11.01. 2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Lahore (d) Kanpur
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. RRB JE - 29/05/2019 (Shift-II)
277. Karachi session of Indian National Congress Ans. (b):The demand for the Constituent Assembly was
was held in 1931. It was presided over by: put forward by the Indian National Congress in 1936 at
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Sardar Patel its session held at Lucknow. In 1934, M.N. Roy
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Dr. BR Ambedkar proposed the idea of a Constituent Assembly.
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 282. Who among the following did NOT ever
Ans. (b) : The congress session was held in Karachi on preside over the Indian National Congress as a
29 March 1931, which was presided over by Sardar President?
Vallabhbhai Patel. In this session, the 'Delhi Pact' i.e. (a) Surendranath Banerjee
Gandhi -Irwin Pact was approved. The goal of 'Purna (b) Dr. B R Ambedkar
Swaraj' was reiterated and the valor and sacrifice of (c) Sarojini Naidu
Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were praised. (d) Dada Bhai Naoroji
However, the congress also reiterated its policy of not RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
supporting any form of political violence. In this Ans. (b) : Among the following only BR Ambedkar
session, the Congress adopted two main resolutions, one was the one who had never been on the post of
related to fundamental political rights and the other president of an Indian National Congress (INC) session.
related to national economic programs. These are as Surendranath Banerjee– President of 1902 session of
follows- INC at Ahmedabad.
(1) Complete freedom of expression and press. Sarojini Naidu– President of 1925 session of INC at
(2) Freedom to form organization Kanpur.
(3) Freedom to hold meetings Dadabhai Naoroji– President of three INC sessions i.e.
2nd (Calcutta Session in 1886), 9th (Lahore Session in
(4) Freedom from rent to unprofitable holdings. 1893) and 22nd (Calcutta Session in 1906).
278. Mahatma Gandhi chaired the session of Indian 283. Which of the following Indian National
National Congress in––––– Congress (INC) sessions was the National
(a) Belgaum (b) Kanpur Anthem sung for the first time ?
(c) Madras (d) Karachi (a) 1911, Kolkata (b) 1907, Surat
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-I) (c) 1916, Lucknow (d) 1917, Kolkata
RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 11.01. 2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
105
Ans. (a) : The national anthem was sung for the first 288. Name the leader whose opposition led to the
time at the 1911, Kolkata session of the Indian National disappearance of all hopes of compromise
Congress (INC). The Indian National Congress was between the Congress and the Muslim League
founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume. It's first session was in 1928.
held in Mumbai. It was headed by Womesh Chandra (a) M R Jayakar
Banerjee. Surat Session 1907 divided the INC into two (b) Sir Muhammad Iqbal
parts, i.e. The Extremists and The Moderates. Lucknow (c) Jawaharlal Nehru
Session 1916, presided over by Ambika Charan (d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Mazumdar in which the Extremists and the Moderates
merged. The Lucknow Pact was signed between Indian RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
National Congress and the Muslim League. Ans. (a) : M R Jayakar (1873-1959) was a renowned
284. In which year was the Indian national anthem Lawyer, Scholar and Politician. He was a prominent
sung for the first time at the Indian National freedom fighter. He took part in the All Parties
Congress Session? Conferences in 1928 and was pivotal in denying
(a) 1911 (b) 1909 demands of Muslim League put forward by Muhammad
(c) 1910 (d) 1912 Ali Jinnah.
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 289. Who among the following is NOT a nationalist
Ans. (a) : National Anthem was first sung in Calcutta extremist leader of Indian National Congress?
session of the Indian National Congress on 27 (a) Bipin Chandra Pal
December 1911. It was written by Rabindranath Tagore. (b) Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
"Jana Gana Mana" was officially adopted by the (c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem on 24 (d) Surendra Nath Banerjee
January 1950. RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
285. Who was the president of Indian National Ans. (d) : Surendra Nath Banerjee was not an extremist
Congress in 1907? leader of the Indian National Congress. He was one of
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji the early Indian liberal and nationalist leaders during the
(b) Womesh Chandra Bannerjee British Raj. He was also know as Rashtraguru (teacher
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai of the nation).
(d) Rashbihari Ghosh 290. Who among the following was the President of
RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Indian National Congress in 1931?
Ans. (d) : The growing differences between the (a) Dr Rajendra Prasad
Moderates and the Extremists came at Surat Session (b) Nellie Sengupta
1907,when against the wishes of the Extremists who (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
preferred Lala Lajpat Rai to be the President, Dr. Rash (d) Vallabhbhai Patel
Bihari Ghosh was elected as the Congress President.
The Extremists left the Indian National Congress. The
result was that the Congress remained under the control Ans. (d) : The 46th session of the Congress was held in
of the Moderates. Karachi in the year 1931 under the chairmanship of
286. Who among the following was elected as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Resolution on Fundamental
President of the Indian National Congress in Rights and Economic Programme was drafted by Pt.
the year 1938 and 1939? Nehru in this session.
(a) Sardar Patel (b) Rajendra Prasad 291. Who was the first Muslim lady to sing Vande
(c) BR Ambedkar (d) Subhas Chandra Bose Mataram at a Congress session?
RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Rehana Tyabji
Ans. (d) : The Indian National Congress met at (b) Begum Harzat Mahal
Haripura (Gujarat) during 19 to 22 February 1938, (c) Asghari Begum
under the presidency of Subhas Chandra Bose. He had (d) Razia Khatun
been a leader of the younger, radical, wing of the Indian RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
National Congress in the late 1920s and 1930s. He also Ans. (a) : Vande Mataram song was sung for the first
became President in 1939. He was ousted from congress time at Kolkata Session of Indian National Congress in
leadership positions in 1939. 1896. The song was written by Bankim Chandra
287. Who was the first Indian woman president of Chatterjee in 1874. Rehana Tayabjee was the first
the Indian National Congress? Muslim lady to sing Vande Mataram at Congress
(a) Vijay lakshmi Pandit (b) Sarojini Naidu session. On 24 January 1950, the Indian Constituent
(c) Indira Gandhi (d) Annie Assembly adopted Vande Mataram as a national song.
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 292. In which years did the Indian National
Ans. (b) : Sarojini Naidu was elected as the President of Congress split into two groups on the banks of
the Indian National Congress in 1925, the first ever River Tapti at the Surat Session?
Indian women to hold this position. She was first Indian (a) 1916 (b) 1909
woman to be a Governor and remained at that position till (c) 1919 (d) 1907
her death in 1949 of United Province Kanpur session. RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
106
Ans. (d) : The Surat Session of Indian National 298. Who was the only person who remained
Congress in 1907 was held on the banks of Tapti (Tapi) president of the Indian National Congress for 6
river. Here on the issue of post of president and passing years continuously before Independence of India?
of resolutions INC divided into two groups as → the (a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Moderates & the Extremist. The president of this (b) Purushutam Das Tandon
session was Rasbihari Ghosh. (c) Acharya J.B. Kriplani
293. Who presided over the 1907 Indian National (d) S.C. Bose
Congress Surat Session. RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Surendranath Banerjee Ans. (a) : Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the only
(b) Vallabhbhai Patel person who remained President of Indian National
(c) Rajendra Prasad Congress for 6 years (1940 to 46) continuously before
(d) Ras Behari Ghosh Independence of India. He became the first education
RPF Constable 16.02.2019 (Shift - III) Minister of India.
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. 299. Who was the 1st Indian women to preside over
294. Who was the first Muslim President of Indian Indian National Congress?
National Congress? (a) Annie Besant
(a) Dada Bhai Naoroji (b) Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
(b) Nawab Syed Muhammad Bahadur (c) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Abul Kalam Ajad (d) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
(d) Badruddin Tyabji RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian female
Ans. (d) : President of Indian National Congress (INC). The
session was held in Kanpur in 1925. Annie Besant was
Congress' Place President the first female President of INC held in Kolkata in
Sessions 1917.
year
300. Who was the first Indian women president of
1885 Mumbai Womesh Chandra
Bannerjee – First Indian National Congress.
President . (a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) Annie Besant
1886 Calcutta Dada Bhai Naoroji –
First Parsi President (c) Bina Das
(d) Kalpana Dutta Indian
1887 Madras Badruddin Tyabji –
First Muslim Prsident RPF Constable 05.02.2019
1888 Allahabad George Yule – First Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
British President 301. Who was the President of Indian National
295. Who was the first Muslim president of the Congress on 15 August 1947?
Indian National Congress? (a) Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel
(a) Badruddin Tyabji (b) J.B. Kripalani
(b) Navab Shaiyad Muhammad Bahadur (c) Pandit J. L. Nehru
(c) Dada Bhai Naoroji (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) Abul Kalam Azad RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani , popularly
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-III) known as Acharya Kripalani, was an Indian politician,
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. noted particularly for holding the presidency of the
Indian National Congress during the transfer of power
296. Who was the first European president of the on 15 August 1947.
Indian National Congress?
302. Who was the president of Congress during the
(a) AO Hume (b) Alfred Webb
period of Independence?
(c) George Yule (d) Annie Besant (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (b) Abul Kalam Azad
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. (c) Pattabhi Sitaramayya
297. Which session of the congress led to the divide (d) J.B. Kriplani
between the extremists and the moderates in RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-III)
1907?
(a) Madras (b) Bombay
(c) Surat (d) Kolkata 303. Who was the first General Secretary of the
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Indian National Congress?
(a) WC Banerjee
Ans. (c) : The Surat split was the splitting of Indian (b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
National Congress into two groups : The Extremists and
the Moderates at the Surat Session in 1907. Ras Behari (c) AO Hume
Ghosh was the President of Surat Session. The partition (d) Mahatma Gandhi
of Bengal became the rise of extremism in INC. RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : Indian National Congress (INC) was founded Ans. (c): Lucknow Session, held in 1916, was presided
in 1885 by a retired civil servant A.O. Hume. He is over by Ambika Charan Majumdar. In 1916, Lucknow
known as the father of Indian National Congress. He Pact was signed between Indian National Congress and
was the first General Secretary of INC. Indian Muslim League. During this session the better
304. Name the first lady President of the Indian relation between two group of Indian National Congress
National Congress i.e. Garam Dal (The Extremists) and Naram Dal (The
(a) Nellie Sengupta (b) Indira Gandhi Moderates) were pacified or brought back to normal.
(c) Annie Besant (d) Sarojini Naidu 309. The Lucknow Pact of 1916 provided a joint
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist political platform for the moderates, radicals of
Ans. (c) : Annie Besant presided over the Kolkata the Indian National Congress and the ........
session of Indian National Congress in 1917. She was (a) British (b) Communist
the first Irish woman to become the first Lady President (c) Muslim League (d) Swaraj Party
of Indian National Congress. Sarojini Naidu presided RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
over the Kanpur session in 1925. She was the first Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
Indian woman to be the president of Indian National
Congress. 310. Who was the first women President of Indian
National Congress in Independent India?
305. Who was the first women President of Indian
National Congress before Independence in (a) Sonia Gandhi (b) Indira Gandhi
India? (c) Ambika Soni (d) Sarojani Nayadu
(a) Vijaylakshmi Pandit RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) Sarojani Naidu Ans. (b):After Independence, Indira Gandhi was the
(c) Annie Besant first women president of Indian National Congress. She
(d) Madam Bhikhaji Cama became the President of party for short period of time in
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 1959 A.D. After 20 year (approximately) she was
elected as second time president of INC's & remained
till 31 October 1984. She was the first women Prime
306. In Lucknow Session of Congress in 1916, both Minister of India.
the Moderates and Extremist leaders were
united. It was presided over by ...........
(a) Ambika Charan Majumdar
12. Partition of Bengal &
(b) Jawahar Lal Nehru Swadeshi Movement
(c) C. R. Das
(d) Motilal Nehru 311. In which year was the partition of Bengal
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist announced by Lord Curzon, the then 'Viceroy
of India'?
Ans. (a) : Lucknow Session of Congress was held in
1916. It was presided over by Ambika Charan (a) 1907 (b) 1911
Mazumdar. In this session, the Moderates and the (c) 1905 (d) 1909
Extremist leaders were united. In this session, both the RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-II)
parties agreed to allow representation to religious Ans. (c) : In July 1905 was the partition of Bengal
Minorities in the provincial legislatures. announced by lord Curzon, the then viceroy of India.
307. After leaving Indian National Congress in On 20 July 1905 Lord Curzon announced the division
1939, what was formed by Subhash Chandra of Bengal in the two parts- East Bengal and Assam (one
Bose? part) and the rest of Bengal (second part). It began a
(a) Forward Block (b) Swaraj Party transformation of the Indian National Congress from a
(c) Socialist Party (d) Gadar Party middle-class pressure group into a nationwide mass
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-III) movement.
Ans. (a) Subhash Chandra Bose was elected as 312. Which viceroy ordered the partition of Bengal
President of INC at Haripura session in 1938 and in 1905?
formed National Planning Committee. He was re- (a) Lord Reading (b) Lord Minto
elected in 1939 (Tripuri session) but soon resigned from (c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Hardinge
presidency and formed the All India Forward Block. RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
308. Between whom Lucknow Pact of 1916 was Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
signed?
313. When was the partition of Bengal happen?
(a) Indian National Congress & British
(a) 1904 (b) 1905
Government
(b) Moderates & Extremists (c) 1906 (d) 1903
(c) Indian National Congress and Indian Muslim RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
League RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-I)
(d) British Government & Indian Muslim League Ans. (b) : The partition of Bengal was carried out on 16
RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-II) October 1905 under Viceroy Lord Curzon's presidency.
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314. Which of the following movement was started started to oppose Lord Curzon's decision of dividing the
by Lal-Bal-Pal? province of Bengal in 1905. Bengal Partition was the
(a) Purna Swaraj part of 'Divide and Rule' policy of Britishers. The
(b) Khilafat Movement extremists gained a dominant influence over the
(c) Non-Cooperation movement Swadeshi Movement in Bengal after 1905 till 1908. It is
(d) Swadeshi Movement also known as the Era of Passionate Nationalists.
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II) 318. Who among the following did not advocates
Ans. (d): In the opposition of Partition of Bengal Lala militant opposition to colonial rule through the
Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak & Vipin Chandra Pal Swadeshi Movement?
(Lal-Bal-Pal) had started Swadeshi movement on 7 (a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
August 1905 AD. (b) Lala Lajpat Rai
Khilafat Movement (1919-1925) aimed was to rouse (c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
public opinion against the harsh treatment according to (d) Bipin Chandra Pal
the Ottoman Empire, Sultan & Khalifa. It was started RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
under the leadership of Muhammad Ali & Shaukat Ali.
Ans. (a) : Gopal Krishna Gokhale did not advocate a
Non-Cooperation Movement was started by Mahatma
militant opposition to colonial rule through the
Gandhi in 1920 A.D.
Swadeshi Movement.
315. Which movement in pre-independent India
gave impetus to cotton production? 319. The Swadeshi Movement started in India
(a) Khilafat Movement during____.
(b) Non Co-operation Movement (a) The protest against Rowlatt Act
(c) Quit India Movement (b) Gandhiji's Champaran Satyagraha
(d) Swadeshi Movement (c) Anti-Bengal Partition agitation
RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (d) The first non-cooperation movement of 1919-
22
Ans. (d) : In the second half of the nineteenth century
the cotton textile industry expanded very rapidly. The RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Swadeshi movement gave a major impetus to the Ans. (c) : Swadeshi Movement started in India during
industry as there was a call for boycotting all British Anti-Bengal Partition agitation.
made goods in favour of Indian goods. The production It started at Calcutta Town Hall, Bengal on 7 August
was started in cottage industries like, handlooms and 1905 AD. People were asked to leave government
powerlooms were producing cotton clothes. services, schools, judiciaries and not to use foreign
316. During the Swadeshi movement in Bengal, a goods. It was not only a political movement but an
tricolour flag was designed having colours: economical one also. Boycott Movement was also
(a) Green, White and Yellow launched with it.
(b) Orange, White and Green 320. When did the Swadeshi Movement begin?
(c) Red, Green and Yellow (a) 1921 (b) 1847
(d) Red, Green and White (c) 1881 (d) 1905
Ans. (c) : The national movement made the national Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
leaders aware that icons and symbols helped in
unifying the people of the nation. Thus, during the 321. When did the Swadeshi movement in India
Swadeshi Movement in Bengal, a tricolour flag was officially proclaimed?
designed. Its main features were: (a) 15 December, 1905 (b) 7 August, 1905
• The flag consisted of three colours–red, green and (c) 26 February, 1906 (d) 18 July, 1905
yellow. RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
• It also had eight lotuses which represented the eight Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
British provinces in India.
322. The Swadeshi Movement started in India
• It had a crescent Moon which represented both
during the:
Hindus and Muslims.
(a) Champaran Satyagraha of Gandhi ji
317. Who among the following advocated a (b) Anti-Bengal partition agitation
moderate, gradual and persuasive approach to
colonial rule through the Swadeshi Movement? (c) Protest against Rowlatt Act
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (d) First Non-Co-operation Movement of 1919-
(b) Bipin Chandra Pal 22
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans. (a) : Gopal Krishna Gokhle advocated a moderate, 323. First Partition of Bengal took place in year ___.
gradual and persuasive approach to colonial rule (a) 1906 AD (b) 1903 AD
through the Swadeshi Movement. The movements had (c) 1904 AD (d) 1905 AD
its roots in the anti-partition movement which was RRB ALP & Tec. (09-08-18 Shift-III)
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Ans. (d): Decision of first partition of Bengal was (a) Bharat swadeshi co-operative stores Ltd.
announced by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India on (b) Jaihind government stores Ltd.
20 July 1905 AD. It came into effect during his (c) Hindustani swadeshi cooperative stores
viceroyalty on 16th October 1905 Lord Curzon proposed company Ltd.
the Partition of Bengal as an administrative measure (d) Bombay swadeshi cooperative stores
solely. The idea was using the Bengal Partition as a company Ltd.
political tool to undermine the growing Nationalism in RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Bengal. Ravindra Nath Tagore composed the famous Ans. (d): Bombay Swadeshi Co-operative Stores
song Aamar Sonar Bangla' which later became the Company Ltd. was publically incorporated on 11
National Anthem of Bangladesh. December 1905. It is a non-govt company. This outlet
324. Who had ordered for the partition of Bengal in was opened by Bal Gangadhar Tilak along with Sir
July 1905? Ratan ji Tata.
(a) Warren Hasting (b) Lord Irvin
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Mountbatten 13. Muslim League
Ans. (c): The partition of Bengal was ordered by Lord 329. In which of the following years did the Muslim
Curzon (1899-1905) in 1905 A.D. He announced the League pass a resolution demanding a measure
partition of Bengal on 20 July 1905. It came into force 16 of autonomy for the Muslim majority areas?
Oct. 1905. In the Delhi durbar of 1911, Viceroy Lord (a) 1937 (b) 1940
Harding II announced the repealing of the partition of (c) 1944 (d) 1935
Bengal. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
325. Partition of Bengal was ordered by whom in Ans. (b) : On 23 March, 1940 the Muslim league
1905? passed a resolution and demanded autonomy in Muslim
(a) Lord Curzon (b) Lord Mountbatten majority to protect the interets of Muslim.
(c) Lord Linlithgow (d) Lord Macaulay 330. Who among the following resisted the demand
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of the formation of Pakistan?
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. (a) Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi
(b) Muhammad Iqbal
326. What was considered as a symbol of human
(c) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
society that would not glorify machines and
technology during the Indian National (d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Movement? RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Handloom (b) Charkha Ans. (c) : The demand for the formation of Pakistan
(c) Potter's wheel (d) Spinning jenny was opposed by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. He strongly
RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist opposed the proposal for the partition of India into the
Hindu majority Dominion of India and Muslim majority
Ans. (b) : During the Indian National Movement, the Dominion of Pakistan.
spinning wheel (Charkha) was considered as a symbol Khan Abdul Ghaffar khan was a great statesman of the
of human society that would not glorify machines and frontier and Balochistan who participated in the
technology. Gandhiji made economic independence in freedom struggle of India and due to his work he came
the Freedom struggle . According to Gandhi ji, the to known as "Sarhadi Gandhi" or "Frontier Gandhi". He
spinning wheel was also a symbol of an alternative was also known as "Badshah Khan" or "Bacha Khan".
economic system, it was also for the economic 331. Name the Punjabi Muslim, who was a student
condition of women, for their freedom and also for the at Cambridge and who coined the term
former who lived empty for 6 months. It could have 'Pakistan' in 1933?
been made an instrument of economic freedom. (a) Khan Rehmad Khan
327. During the Indian National Movement, who (b) Amanat Ali
among the following painted the famous (c) Nusrat Fateh Ali
picture of Bharat Mata? (d) Chaudhary Rehmat Ali
(a) Abaninddra Nath Tagore RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Mohammad Iqabal
Ans. (d) : Chaudhary Rehmat Ali was a law student of
(c) Lokmanya Tilak the University of Cambridge. In 1933 the coined the
(d) B.C. Chatterjee term Pakistan. It was during the years 1930 that
RRB Group-D 25-10-2018 (Shift-II) Choudhary Rahmat Ali seemed to have established the
Ans. (a):Bharat Mata painting is one of the most Iconic Pakistan National Movement, with its headquaters at
paintings of Abanindra Nath Tagore which was painted in Cambridge. He coined the word "Pakistan" for 30
1905 during Indian National Movement. million Muslims who live in the five northern units of
The Bharat Mata Mandir was built in Varanasi in 1936 by India, Punjab, North West Frontier Province, Kashmir,
Shiv Prasad Gupt and was inaugurated by Mahatma Sindh and Balochistan.
Gandhi. 332. The Muslim League was founded in ––––––.
328. Bal Gangadhar Tilak along with Sir Ratan ji (a) Hyderabad (b) Dhaka
Tata opened the outlets of Swadeshi Goods in (c) Lahore (d) Karachi
1905, what was the name of that outlets? RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b) : Muslim League was a political party founded Ans. (b) : The Muslim League Council proclaimed 16th
at Dhaka in 1906 in British India. Its strong advocacy, August 1946 as 'Direct Action Day' (Pratyaksh
from 1930 onwards, for the establishment of a separate Karyawahi Diwas) in order to accentuate their demand
Muslim-majority nation-state, Pakistan, successfully led for a separate Muslim homeland after the British left the
to the partition of India in 1947 by the British Empire. Indian subcontinent. It was a day of a nationwide
333. The All-India Muslim League adopted the massacre of Hindus by Muslims motivated by
Lahore Resolution in the year _______. Muhammad Ali Jinnah's hate speeches. Their main aim
(a) 1942 (b) 1941 was to attain a different country with a Muslim majority.
(c) 1939 (d) 1940 340. The 1943 Karachi session of Muslim League
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist adopted the slogan:
Ans. (d) : The Lahore Resolution also called Pakistan (a) Jai Jawan Jai Kisan (b) Divide and Rule
resolution or declaration of independence of Pakistan, (c) Divide and Quit (d) Karo ya Maro
was written and prepared by Muhammad Zafarullah
Khan and was presented by A. K. Fazlul Haque, RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
the Prime Minister of Bengal, was a formal political Ans. (c) : Muslim League was founded in Dhaka in
statement adopted by the All-India Muslim League on 1906. In the Karachi Session (December, 1943) of the
the occasion of its three-day general session Muslim League of resolution to demand Pakistan was
in Lahore on 22–24 March 1940.Although the name presented and the slogan of 'Divide and Quit' was given.
"Pakistan" had been proposed by Chaudhary Rahmat Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a prominent leader of the
Ali in his Pakistan Declaration. Muslim state was first Muslim League. Pakistan Day was celebrated by the
mooted by Sir Mohammed Iqbal in 1930. Muslim League on 23rd March 1943.
334. The demand for Pakistan was made in ______
at the Lahore session of the Muslim league.
(a) 1932 (b) 1942 14. Delhi Darbar
(c) 1940 (d) 1936
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 341. The Delhi Durbar ............ marked the
succession of King George V and in this
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. Durbar, the King declared that Capital of India
335. When was the Muslim League founded? will be transferred from Calcutta to Delhi.
(a) 1914 (b) 1917 (a) 1903 (b) 1910
(c) 1906 (d) 1902 (c) 1911 (d) 1877
Ans. (c) : The Muslim League was established on 30
December 1906, in Dhaka, Bangladesh by Aga Khan Ans.(c) : The Delhi Durbar was held three times in
and Salim Ulla Khan during the tenure of Lord Minto- 1877, 1903 and 1911. The 1911 Delhi Durbar was
II. The founders of the Muslim League were: Khwaja organised to celebrate the coronation of king George V
Salimullah, Waqar-ul-Mulk, Syed Amir Ali, Syed and Queen Mary. The king declared that capital of India
Nabiullah, Khan Bahadur Ghulam and Mustafa will be transferred from Calcutta to Delhi.
Chaudhary. Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the league in 342. During the British rule in India, when did
1913. The league was dissolved on 14 August 1947. transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi take
336. When was All India Muslim League founded? place?
(a) 1905 (b) 1906 (a) 1917 (b) 1911
(c) 1914 (d) 1918 (c) 1919 (d) 1905
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. Ans.(b) : See the explanation of above question.
337. When was the All India Muslim League 343. The decision to shift the capital of India from
established in Dhaka. Calcutta to Delhi was announced at a Durbar
(a) 1885 (b) 1906 held in ………. in 1911 to celebrate the
(c) 1857 (d) 1927 coronation of King George V.
RPF Constable 05.02.2019 (a) Calcutta (Kolkata) (b) Delhi
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (c) Kanpur (d) Mysore (Mysuru)
338. Where was the Muslim League founded? RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-III)
(a) Dhaka (b) Lucknow
Ans. (b) : The decision to shift the capital of India from
(c) Bihar (d) Kanpur Calcutta to Delhi was announced at Delhi Durbar in
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 1911 to celebrate the coronation of King George V.
Ans. (a) : On 30 December 1906, the All-India
Muslim League (AIML), popularly known as the 344. Who laid down the foundation stone of Delhi
Muslim League was founded in Dhaka, British India during Delhi Darbar 1911?
(now in Bangladesh). (a) Herbert Baker (b) Lord Willingdon
339. Who observed the Pratyaksh Karyawahi Diwas (c) George V (d) Lord Irwin
on 16 August 1946? RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Christian League (b) Muslim League RRB ALP & Tec. (14-08-18 Shift-I)
(c) Hindu League (d) Sikh League RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-I)
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Ans. (c) : During the British Empire, the Delhi Court
Ans. (b) : The Home Rule movement was movement
(Darbar) was organized in the beauty of the coronation
which was started in British India and was inspired
of the King and Queen of England. The Delhi court was
mainly from the Irish Home Rule movement. There
organized in India in 1877, 1903 and 1911. In the Delhi
were two home rule league movement started in India.
Court of 1911, King George V himself came to IndiaThe first Home Rule league was founded by Bal
and the coronation of Maharaja (king) George V andGangadhar Tilak in April 1916 and the second Home
Maharani (queen) Mary took place during this Delhi
Rule league was started by the english social reformer
Court, Emperor George V laid the foundation stone of
Annie Besant in September 1916.
Delhi and announced the transfer of the capital of India
350. Who was the founder of Homerule League
from Kolkata to Delhi. Finally, on February 13, 1931
Lord Irwin inaugurated the new capital - New Delhi. movement?
345. From which city India's capital was (a) Sarojini Nayadu
transferred to Delhi? (b) Annie Besant
(a) Bombay (b) Madras (c) Josef Baptista
(c) Calcutta (d) Maysore (d) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
RRB NTPC 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b):Homerule League movement was an Indian
346. During the British rule in India, when did independence movement. It witnessed the growth and
transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi take
spread during the year 1916-1918 AD under the
place? leadership of Annie Besant & Bal Gangadhar Tilak with
(a) 1911 (b) 1919 the aim of the attainment of homerule or a dominion
(c) 1917 (d) 1905 status for India under the British Empire. Tilak
launched the Indian Homerule league on 28 April 1916
Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question. AD in Puna (Belgaum), Josef Baptista was the President
& N.C. Kelkar was the secretary of this league. Annie
347. In which year was Delhi officially announced as
the Capital of British India by the EmperorBesant launched the homerule league in September
George V? 1916 AD in Adyar (Madras). She was the president of
(a) 1910 (b) 1911 her league & George Arundel was the general secretary.
(c) 1907 (d) 1913 351. The Home Rule League was established in
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist India by Indian nationalist Bal Gangadhar
Ans. (b) : In the year 1911, the Emperor George V Tilak and Indian independence leader ––––––
(Britain) officially announced the transfer of the capital
in September 1916 in Madras, with the
of India from Calcutta. This declaration came into force objective of achieving self-government in India.
in 1912. The Viceroy of India at that time was Lord
Hardinge II (1910-1916). The Partition of Bengal was (a) Bipin Chandra Pal
cancelled in 1911 AD. (b) Annie Besant
348. Which popular tourist destination of India was (c) Lala Lajpat Rai
built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of king (d) Swami Vivekananda
Georg V and Queen Marry? RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-II)
(a) India Gate Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
(b) Gateway of India
352. Who among the following was primarily
(c) Prince of wales Museum
associated with the establishment of Home
(d) Victoria Terminus League of Madras?
(a) Madam Bhikaji Cama
Ans. (b):During the period of Viceroy Lord Harding II (b) Annie Besant
Delhi Durbar was organised in 1911 AD in which King
George V & Queen Mary were invited. The popular (c) Matangini Hazra
tourist destination of India, Gateway of India was (d) Sarojini Naidu
erected to commemorate the landing of King George V RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –14/06/2022 (Shift-II)
Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder. Gateway of India is Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
situated in Mumbai & it was laid on 31 March 1911,
353. Homerule league established in 1915-16 was
later it was used as symbolic ceremonial entrance to
India for viceroy and New Governors of Bombay. served as a subsidiary unit of ....... following?
(a) Muslim league
15. Homerule Movement (b) Indian National Congress
(c) Extremists
349. The first ‘Home Rule League’ was founded (d) British Government
by………… RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd
(a) Chandra Shekhar Azad Ans. (b):Homerule league established in 1915-16,
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak served as a subsidiary unit of Indian National Congress.
(c) Bipin Chandra Pal The Primary objective of Homerule movement was to
(d) Surendranath Tagore achieve self-government within the British Empire
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-I) through the use of constitutional means.
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Ans. (d) : Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a freedom fighter,
16. Revolutionary Movement teacher, lawyer and extremist social reformer. Bal
Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra
Pal was part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio of leaders with
354. The first national flag of India is said to have extremist out look.
hoisted at_______in 1906. Tilak's Slogan–'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall
(a) Patna (b) New Delhi have it'.
(c) Kolkata (d) Ahmedabad 359. Three popular freedom fighter including Vipin
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Chandra pal are known as Lal-Bal-Pal, who
Ans. (c) : The first national flag in India is said to have were the other two of them.
been hoisted on August 7, 1906 in the Parsee Bagan (a) Subhash Chandra Bose and Bal Gangadhar
Square (Green park) in Calcutta now Kolkata. The Flag Tilak
was composed of three horizontal strips of red, yellow (b) Bal Ggangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai
and green. (c) Lal Lajpat Rai and Bhagat Singh
(d) Ram Prasad Bismil and Bhikaji Cama
355. The member of Khudai Khidmatgar
organization was famous as name of-
Ans. (b):Vipin Chandra Pal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and
(a) Red kurti (b) Blue kurti
Lala Lajpat Rai were three popular Indian freedom
(c) Green kurti (d) Black kurti fighter, who were known as Lal-Bal-Pal. Lal-Bal-Pal
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist were a assertive nationalist in British India from 1906 to
Ans. (a) : Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as 1918. They advocated Swadeshi Goods. These three
Badshah Khan had founded 'Khudai Khidmatgar' were extremist leaders because they believed the
(Servants of God) movement in 1929. This movement success could be achieved only through bold means.
was also known as Red Shirt. It was non-violent 360. The Tri-Color which was hoisted in Stuttgart
movement against British of the Indian subcontinent. In by Madam Cama was smuggled into British
1929, the movement formally joined the Indian National India by:
Congress. (a) Indulal Yagnik (b) Bhikaji Cama
(c) Kishan Singh (d) Veer Savarkar
356. Who among the following organized the "Red RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Shirts" movement ?
Ans. (a) : Madam Bhikaji Cama unfurled the first version
(a) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan of the Indian National flag-a tricolour of green, saffron,
(b) J. B. Kriplani and red stripes-at the International Socialist Congress
(c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad held at Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907. She is also known as
(d) Shaukat Ali the 'Mother of Indian Revolution'. One thousand
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist representatives from across the world had come to attend
the conference. Madam Bhikaji Cama became the first
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. person to hoist Indian flag on foreign soil in that
357. The first nationalistic revolutionary movement conference. The same flag was later smuggled into India
in British India emerged from____. by socialist leader Indulal Yagnik and is now on display
(a) Bengal (b) Maharashtra at the Maratha and Kesari Library in Pune.
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Punjab 361. Which Indian freedom fighter unfurled the flag
named Sapta Rishi at Stuttgart, Germany in
1907?
Ans. (a):The Indian Independence Movement was a (a) Madam Cama (b) Mahatma Gandhi
series of historic events with the ultimate aim of ending (c) Dadabhai Nairoji (d) Lokmanya Tilka
British Rule in India. The movement spanned from RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-II)
1857 to 1947. The first nationalistic revolutionary Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
movement for Indian independence emerged from
362. The Indian National Flag (tricolour) was
Bengal. It later took root in the newly formed Indian unfurled by Bhikaiji Cama in:
National Congress (INC) with prominent moderate (a) London, 1911 (b) Poland, 1908
leaders seeking only their fundamental right to appear (c) Russia, 1910 (d) Germany, 1907
for Indian Civil Service examinations in British India,
as well as more rights for the people of the land.
358. Who among the following was known as the
363. Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw
'extremist leader' during the Freedom smoke bombs at Delhi Legislative Assembly
Movement of India? What were they protesting against?
(a) Surendra Nath Bannerji (a) Indian Council Act
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (b) Government of Indian Act
(c) WC Bannerji (c) Trade Disputes Bill and Public Safety Bill
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (d) Simon Commission Act
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw 369. Which revolutionary organisation in Bengal
political handouts and smoke bombs at the Delhi was established by Barindra Kumar Ghosh?
Central Legislative Assembly on 8th April 1929, and (a) Swadesh Bandhab Samiti
were associated with Hindustan Socialist Republic (b) Sadhana Samaj
Association (HSRA). The aim behind the bombing was (c) Anushilan Samiti
not to cause harm but protest against the passing of two (d) Brati Samiti
repressive bills, the Public Safety Bill and the Trade RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Dispute Bill. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were
sentenced to death in the Lahore conspiracy case and Ans. (c) : In Bengal, Anushilan Samiti was one of
ordered to be hanged on 23 March 1931. earliest revolutionary organization, established in 1902
AD. In Midnapore it was established by Gyanendra Nath
364. In which year freedom fighter Bhagat Singh Basu while in Calcutta it was established by Barindra
was hanged? Ghosh and Jatindranath Banerjee. Dhaka Anushilan
(a) 1930 AD (b) 1931 AD Samiti was formed by Pulin Das. Also in 1905 P Mitra
(c) 1932 AD (d) 1933 AD led the foundation of Calcutta Anushilan Samiti.
RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 370. Which of these cities, freedom fighter
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Chandrashekhar Azad shot himself after being
365. Who was the main accused along with Bhagat surrounded by British policemen?
Singh in Assembly bombing case? (a) Kanpur (b) Bhopal
(a) Ram prasad Bismil (b) Ashafakullah (c) Allahabad (d) Jabalpur
(c) Suryasen (d) Batukeshwar Dutta RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-I) Ans. (c) : Great revolutionary freedom fighter Chandra
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. Shekhar Azad shot himself dead when he had one last
366. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were bullet left in a shootout with the police at the Alfred
hanged for the murder of ____. Park in Allahabad (Prayagraj).
(a) J.P. Saunders (b) Reginald Dyer 371. The Ghadar Party was founded by Indians in
(c) Jhon Simon (d) Jems A. Scolt the year 1913. Where was its headquarters?
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (a) Lahore (b) Amritsar
(c) Bombay (d) San Francisco
367. Which two freedom fighters threw smoke
bombs at the Delhi Central Legislative Ans. (d) : Ghadar Party was an Indian revolutionary
Assembly in 1929? organization, intending to liberate India from British
(a) Bhagat Singh and Chandrasekhar Azad rule. The party was formed in the United States in
(b) Bhagat Singh and Subhas Chandra Bose 1913 under the leadership of Lala Har Dayal with
(c) Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt
Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president and its co-
founder were Kesar Singh, Lala Thakurdas and Pandit
(d) Bhagat Singh and Mangal Pandey Kashi Ram Madroli. It was headquartered as the
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Yugantar Ashram in San Francisco.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. 372. Who was the co-founder of Ghadar Party?
368. Who among the following was NOT associated (a) Gopal Krishan Gokhale
with the revolutionary organization 'Anushilan (b) Lala Lajpat Rai
Samiti'? (c) Dada Bhai Naoroji
(a) Rajendra Lahiri (d) Har Dayal
(b) Bhupendra Nath Dutta RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Barindra Kumar Ghosh
(d) Jatindra Nath Bannerji Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 373. Sohan Singh Bhakna was the first president of
the _______ founded by Indians in the United
Ans. (a) : The Anushilan Samiti was established by States of America in 1913.
Pramathanath Mitra, a barrister from Calcutta on 24
(a) Swatantra Party
March 1902. It was headed by Barindra Kumar Ghosh,
younger brother of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh. A number of (b) Ghadar Party
nationalists were associated with it at various times, (c) Swaraj Party
notably Aurobindo Ghosh (Sri Aurobindo), Bhupendra (d) India Revolutionary party
Natha Dutta (brother of Swami Vivekananda), RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-III)
Deshabandhu Chittaranjan Das, Surendranath Tagore, Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
Pulin Bihari Das, Sarala Devi, Rash Bihari Bose, 374. Who among the following was involved in
Jatindranath Mukherjee (Bagha Jatin), Sachindranath Alipore Bomb Case?
Sanyal, Jatin Das, and Bipin Chandra Pal.
(a) Bhagat Singh
Rajendra Lahiri, full name Rajendra Nath Lahiri, was an
(b) Sri Aurobindo
Indian revolutionary, who was the mastermind behind
Kakori conspiracy and Dakshineswar bombing. He was (c) Ramprasad Bismil
active member of Hindustan Republican Association (d) Chandrashekhar Azad
aimed at ousting the British from India RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b) : The Alipore Bomb Case Trial refers to an 378. In 1928, the Hindustan Socialist Republican
attempt to murder the district judge of Muzaffarpur. Army was established in Delhi ..........
Aurobindo Ghosh was defended by Chittaranjan Das in (a) Nirankari ground
the Alipore Bomb Case in 1908 known as Manicktolla (b) India Gate
bomb conspiracy. The bomb was targeted to Douglas (c) Firozshah Kotla ground
Kingsford (former Chief Presidency Magistrate of (d) Red Fort
Calcutta) and was thrown by the Khudiram Bose and RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Prafulla Chaki. By mistake, the two English women Ans. (c) : Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
died in the bomb blast. Prafulla Chaki committed earlier it was known as Hindustan Republican
suicide and Khudiram Bose was arrested and sentenced Association, was established in 1928 at Firoz Shah
to death when he was only 18 years old. The other Kotla ground in New Delhi by Chandra Shekher Azad,
people trialed in the case were Aurobindo Ghosh, his Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Jogesh
Chandra Chatterjee, Ram Prasad Bismil, Sachindra
brother Barindra Ghosh, Satyendranath Bose, Kanailal
Nath Bakshi and Sachindranath Sanyal.
Dutt, and more than thirty others.
379. Which one was not a member of Hindustan
375. Who shot dead Rand, the commissioner of Socialist Republican Association?
Police, Pune due to failure to check the plague (a) Chandra Shekhar Azad
in India at the end of the 19th century in India? (b) Bhagat Singh
(a) Damodar Chapekar (b) Veer Savarkar (c) Sukhdev
(c) Bhagat Singh (d) Vasudev B. Phadke (d) Nana Sahab
Ans. (a) : In 1897, the Plague Commissioner had Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
resorted to tyranny and force while managing the 380. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
epidemic of plague in Pune. As a revenge the Chapekar was founded by whom?
brothers, Damodar and Balkrishna, shot him dead on 22 (a) Subhash Chandra Bose
June1897. Damodar, Balkrishna and Vasudev these (b) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
three brothers and their associate Vinayak Ranade were (c) Jaiprakash Narayan
hanged to death. (d) Bhagat Singh
376. When was the Hindustan Republican RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Association formed? Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(a) 1920 (b) 1926 381. With which of the following organisation were
(c) 1922 (d) 1924 Ram Prasad Bismil, Chandrashekhar Azad
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist and Bhagat Singh associated?
Ans. (d) : Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) (a) Hind Socialist Republican Association
was a revolutionary organization of India established in (b) Azad Hind Fauj
1924 in East Bengal by Sachindra Nath Sanyal, (c) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Narendra Mohan Sen and Pratul Ganguly as an off (d) Naujawan Bharat Sabha
shoot of Anushilan Samiti. RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Member of HRA → Bhagat Singh, Chandra Shekhar Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
Azad, Sukhdev, Ram Prasad Bismil, Roshan Singh, 382. Who among the following was one of the
Ashfaqulla Khan, Rajendra Lahiri. conceivers of the Kakori robbery ?
(a) Udham Singh (b) Ashfaqullah Khan
377. Who among the following was a well-known
(c) Bhagat Singh (d) Sukhdev
revolutionary activist and leader of the
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
(HSRA)? Ans. (b) : Kakori train robbery was an armed robbery
which took place on August 9, 1925 on a train in central
(a) Chandra Shekhar Azad UP.
(b) Chakravarti Rajagopalachari This Robbery occurred at the town of Kakori, about 16
(c) Bhulabhai Desai km from Lucknow.
(d) Behramji M Malabari The robbery was organized by the members of
RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-I) Hindustan Republican Association (HRA).
Ans. (a) : Hindustan Socialist Republican Association The robbery was planned by Ram Prasad Bismil and
(HSRA), previously known as the Hindustan Ashfaqullah khan. It was executed by Ram prasad
Republican Army and Hindustan Republican Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Chandrashekhar Azad,
Rajendra Lahiri, Sachindra Bakshi, Keshab
Association (HRA) was an Indian revolutionary Chakravarty, Murari Lal, Banwari Lal, Mukundi Lal
organization founded by Ram Prasad Bismil, Chandra and Manmathnath Gupta.
Shekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh, Asfaqulla Khan, The final verdict of Kakori Kand was pronounced in July
Sachindra Nath Bakshi, Sachindra Nath Sanyal and 1927. Around 15 people were let off by the court for the
Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee. lack of evidence Death sentence were awarded to
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Revolutionary Place of Execution (a) Khudiram Bose
Ramprasad Bismil Gorakhpur (b) Bhagat Singh
Ashfaqullah Khan Faizabad (c) Udham Singh
Thakur Roshan Singh Naini (Prayagraj) (d) Chandrashekhar Azad
Rajendra Lahiri Gonda RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
383. In which year Kakori Train Robbery Ans. (d) : Indian Revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad
happened? used Pandit Harishankar Brahmachari name during the
(a) 1923 (b) 1924 revolutionary activities in Jhansi to setup a camp.
(c) 1925 (d) 1926 390. The women who played an important role in
RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the awaking of Indian women to fight for
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. freedom & she is also known as India's
384. Kakori Train Robbery was organized by ____ Nightingale?
in 1925. (a) Vijay Laxmi Pandit
(a) Swaraj Party (b) Durga Bai Deshmukh
(b) Indian National Congress (c) Sarojani Naidu
(c) Anushilan Samity (d) Madam Bhikaji Cama
(d) Hindustan Republican Association RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c): Sarojani Naidu holds pride for place among
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. women freedom fighters of India. She was responsible
385. Ram Prasad Bismil was hanged for.......... for awakening Indian women to fight for freedom. She
(a) Chatgaon Armoury Raid is also known as India's Nightingale. After
(b) Kakori Train Heist Independence she was the first women Governor of UP.
(c) Meerut Conspiracy 391. Who among the following participated in
(d) Lahore Conspiracy Chittagong Armoury Raid as a part of
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Independence movement?
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (a) Ganesh Joshi (b) Kalpana Chawala
386. Who among the following freedom fighters was (c) Ananta Vaddedar (d) Pritilata Vaddedar
not involved in the Kakori Train Robbery? RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(a) Chandrashekhar Azad Ans. (d): Pritilata Vaddedar led the raid on Pahartali
(b) Ram Prasad Bismil European club in Chittagong on September 23, 1932
(c) Bhagat Singh and she sustained a bullet wound that prevented her
(d) Ashfaqullah Khan from escaping with her group. In those circumstances
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist she consumed potassium cyanide to evade arrest &
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. ended her life.
387. Lal, Bal, Pal - to which states of India did these 392. Who among the following was an Indian who
freedom fighters belong respectively? was hanged at the age of 18 by the Britishers
(a) Punjab, Maharashtra, Madras for joining the freedom struggle?
(b) Bengal, Rajasthan, Maharashtra (a) Khudiram Bose
(c) Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan (b) Chandra Shekhar Azad
(d) Punjab, Maharashtra, Bengal (c) Sukhdev
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (d) M.N. Roy
Ans. (d) : Lala Lajpat Rai of Punjab, Bal Gangadhar RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-III)
Tilak of Maharashtra and Bipin Chandra Pal of Bengal
the triumvirate were popularly known as Lal Bal Pal. Ans. (a):Khudiram Bose along with Prafulla Chandra
They advocated the Swadeshi movement involving the Chaki attempted to kill British chief Magistrate Douglas
boycott of all imported goods. Kingsford at Muzaffarpur in 1908; however attempt
was unsuccessful, it accidently led to the death of two
388. In which year did Chauri Chaura incident take
British women. This led to Khudiram's arrest &
place?
subsequent death sentence on August 11, 1908 at the
(a) 1922 (b) 1917
age of 18.
(c) 1919 (d) 1913
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 393. Which of the following organizations was not
formed outside India to help in the Indian
Ans. (a) : On 4 February 1922, participants of the Non- freedom struggle?
Cooperation movement clashed with police resulting in
death of about 22 policemen and 3 civilians at Chauri (a) India House
Chaura in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. (b) Ghadar Party
389. Which famous revolutionary set up base near (c) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Satar river in Jhansi in the 1920's using the (d) Berlin Committee
alias, Pandit Harishankar Brahmachari? RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (c): Under the leadership of Chandra Shekhar
Azad, Hindustan Socialist Republican Association was 17. Rowlatt Act
formed on 9-10 September 1928 AD in Firoz Shah
Kotala Maidan, Delhi. The aim of this association was 399. Which of the following did Rowlatt Act 1919
to establish a socialist republic state in India and it was entail?
a democratic organization. India House, Gadar Party & (a) Ban on Indian goods
Berlin committee organizations were established in (b) Indefinite detention without trial and
London, USA and Germany respectively. censorship of the press
394. Which of the following freedom fighters wrote (c) Open fire and lathi-charge on Indians
the epic 'Kamala' on the prison walls? (d) Levying of heavy taxes
(a) Madan Mohan Malviya RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) V.D. Savarkar Ans. (b) : The main provision of the Rowlatt Act
(c) Sharatchandra envisaged the arrest and deportation of any person on
(d) Batukeshwar Dutta mere suspicion of sedition and revolt the trial of those
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist arrested by special tribunals established for that
Ans. (b):V.D. Savarkar was one of the fervent freedom purpose, and the declaration of possession of
fighter of India. In May 1904, he established an treasonable literature as a punishable offence. Rowlatt
International Revolution Institute named 'Abhinav Act-Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919
Bharat'. He was sentenced to 50 years rigorous life was legislated by British to discourage Indians from
imprisonment in Andaman on 24 December 1910. Where rising against them.
he wrote the epic 'Kamala' on the prison walls. 400. With which of the following is the comment 'no
395. Who had founded 'Abhinav Bharat Society'? dalil, no vakil, no appeal' associated?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Vinayak Savarkar (a) Charter Act (b) Rowlatt Act
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Bhagat Singh (c) Regulating Act (d) Pitt's India Act
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b) : The Rowlatt Act said that any Indian could
396. Bhagat Singh and his associates killed the be detained without trial. This was preventive detention,
British Officer John Saunders to avenge meaning that the government would hold any citizen in
whom? jail without any crime having been committed.
(a) Death of Ram Prasad Bismil Essentially, it means that if someone inside the
(b) Villager did in Chauri-Chaura incident government suspects that a citizen might commit a
crime later, that citizen can be put in jail. Indians were
(c) Death of Lala Lajpat Rai
outraged by such a law and one Lahore newspaper
(d) Jallianwala Bagh massacre described the Rowlatt Act with the headline: 'No dalil,
RRB NTPC 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist No vakil, No appeal’.
Ans. (c): On December 17, 1927 the revolutionaries 401. Which one of the following was a measure
Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru shot and killed taken under the Rowlatt Act?
the British officer Johan Saunders. They were (a) Restriction on wearing khadi
supported in this act by their compatriots Sukhdev,
and Chandrashekhar Azad to avenge the death of Lala (b) Forced to buy foreign goods
Lajpat Rai. (c) Imprisonment without trial
397. Which revolutionary embraced death by (d) Restriction on travelling abroad
himself? RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Khudiram Bose (b) Ras Bhihari Bose Ans. (c) : Rowlatt Act gave the British government
(c) Bhagat Singh (d) Chandrasekhar Azad power to suppress the political activities, political
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist leaders can be arrested and kept in prison without trial
for two years. This act was passed by the British
Ans. (d): Chandrasekhar Azad embraced death by government in 1919, during the First World War. This
himself on 27 February 1931. Azad went to meet one of act is also known as Black Act.
his associates in Prayagraj's Alfred Park but soon he
was surrounded by police. He had been betrayed by one 402. Against which Act did Gandhiji decide to fight
of his own, determined not to get arrested he killed and start a Satyagraha?
himself with the last bullet of his gun before the British (a) Rowlatt Act, 1919
could even touch him. (b) Vernacular Press Act, 1878
398. Which one of the following is not a (c) Government of India Act, 1858
revolutionary of the freedom struggle who (d) Regulating Act, 1773
could not hanged by the Britishers? RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Bhagat Singh
Ans. (a) : Mahatma Gandhi decided to launch a nation
(b) Rajguru
wide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act,
(c) Sukhdev 1919. The act gave powers to the police to arrest any
(d) Chandrasekhar Azad person without any reason whatsoever. The purpose of
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II) the act was to curb the growing nationalist upsurge in
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. the country.
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403. Gandhiji's campaign against the –––––– was in 408. The Rowlatt Act was passed in _____.
response to the British censorship of the press (a) 1920 (b) 1922
and detention without trial. (c) 1919 (d) 1921
(a) British Rule RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) World War I RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Rowlatt Act RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd
(d) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Ans. (c) : Rowlatt Act was enacted in order to control
RRB NTPC 11.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist public unrest and root out conspiracy based on the
Ans. (c) : Gandhi's Rowlatt Act satyagraha was the first recommendations of Sedition Committee chaired by Sir
national level movement against the Rowlatt Act. This Sidney Rowlatt. This act was passed in March 1919 by
was done in response to the British government the Imperial Legislative Council which gave Britisher's
enacting the Anarchical and Revolutionary Offences power to arrest any person without any trial. This act
Act in 1919. This act empowered British censorship on was called the Black Act by Mahatma Gandhi.
the press and suppressing other political activities by the 409. When did the British government passed the
government. It allowed the detention of political notorious Rowlatt Act? The act allowed
prisoners without trial for two years. political detention without trial?
404. In which year was the Satyagraha against the (a) 1921 (b) 1920
Rowlatt Act called by Mahatma Gandhi? (c) 1919 (d) 1922
(a) 1922 (b) 1920 RRB Group-D 18-09-2018 (Shift-III)
(c) 1919 (d) 1921 Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (c) : On 6 April 1919, Mahatma Gandhi started a
non-violent Satyagraha against the unjust Rowlatt Act 18. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
passed by the British government. This Act was termed
as the 'Black Act' by the Indian public because of its 410. Which Commission was formed by the
unjust and restrictive nature. Government of India to investigate the
Jallianwala Bagh incident of 1919?
405. Against which of the following Acts did (a) Fraser Commission
Mahatam Gandhi decide to launch nationwide (b) Babignton Smith Commission
Satyagraha in 1919?
(c) Butler Commission
(a) Pitt's India Act
(d) Hunter Commission
(b) Rowlatt Act
(c) Inland Emigration Act
(d) Regulating Act Ans.(d) : Hunter commission was formed by the
Government of India to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-II) incident of 1919. This committee was named after the
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. name of chairman, Lord Willian Hunter. This
406. Against which act Mahatma Gandhi asked committee unanimously condemned Dyer's actions.
people to observe 6 April 1919 as a day of non – How ever the Hunter committee did not impose any
violence opposition? panel or disciplinary action against General Dyer.
(a) Arms Act, 1959 411. Which of the following statements regarding
(b) Vernacular Press Act, 1878 the Jallianwala Bagh incident is incorrect?
(c) Rowlatt Act, 1919 (a) The Jallianwala Bagh incident took place
(d) Charter Act, 1813 after the Chauri Chaura incident in which a
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist large group of protesters clashed with the
Ans. (c) : The Rowlatt Act was an act which would police
detain any Indian person without trial even he has not (b) This incident happened on 13 April 1919,
committed any crime. So against this Rowlatt Act when the public had gathered in a meeting at
Mahatma Gandhi asked people to observe 'April 1919 Jallianwala Bagh
as a day of non-violence opposition. (c) The Jallianwala Bagh incident was the result
of the Rowlatt Act of March 1919, which
407. The Satyagraha Sabha was founded in empowered the government to imprison
February 1919 by: anyone without trial
(a) Abdul Ghffar Khan (d) Brigadier General Dyer opened fire on the
(b) Motilal Nehru gathered people without informing anyone
(c) Subhash Chandra Bose RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Ans. (a) : Regarding Jallianwala Bagh Massacre,
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist statement in option (a) is wrong because, this incident
Ans. (d) : Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi began a took place on 13th April, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, while
crusade against the Rowlatt Act and setup Satyagraha Chauri Chaura incident took place on February 4, 1922,
Sabha on 24th February 1919 at Bombay. The Rowlatt in which a large crowd of peasants set fire on the police
Act empowered the British Government to suspend the station in Chauri Chaura, killing 22 policemen. Chauri
right of Habeas Corpus. Chaura is a town in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
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412. Which of the following British policies Ans. (b) : After 21 years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
triggered people to assemble at Jallianwala Sardar Udham Singh on 13th March 1940, shot Michael
Bagh, Amritsar ? O Dyer in London Caxton Hall. Udham Singh was
(a) Rowlatt Act hanged on 31 July 1940 at Pentonville Prison.
(b) Simon Commission 417. Who killed General O'dwyer in London to
(c) Government of India Act avenge the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
(d) The Pitts India Act (a) Sardar Bhagat Singh
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Sardar Udham Singh
Ans. (a) : The Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed (c) Sardar Ajeet Singh
on March 10, 1919, authorizing the government to (d) Raj Guru
imprison or confine, without a trial, any person RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II)
associated with seditious activities. This led to Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
nationwide unrest. On April 13, 1919, Gen. Reginald 418. Which freedom fighter shot General Michael
Dyer led a group of British soldiers to Jallianwala O'Dwyer?
Bagh, a walled public garden in the Sikh holy city of (a) Udham Singh
Amritsar. Thousand unarmed civilians, including (b) Bhagat Singh
men women and children, had gathered to celebrate (c) Sukhdev Singh
the evening of Baisakhi. Viewing the gathering as a (d) Chandra Shekhar Azad
violation of the prohibitory orders on public RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
assembly, General Dyer ordered his troops to open
fire. According to official figures, the 10 minutes of Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
firing resulted in 379 dead and more than a thousand 419. Which Indian revolutionary assassinated
injured. Michael O'Dwyer?
(a) Bhagat Singh (b) Rajguru
413. On which festival day Jallianwala Bagh
Massacre took place? (c) Udham Singh (d) Sukhdev Thapar
(a) Baisakhi (b) Guru Nanak Jayanti RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Diwali (d) Holi Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 420. For his involvement in the Jallianwala Bagh
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. massacre, Michael Francis O'Dwyar was
assassinated by:
414. Which honour did Gandhiji return in protest (a) Chandrashekhar Azad
of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
(b) Mangal Pandey
(a) Kaiser-i-Hind
(c) Bhagat Singh
(b) Jewel of the Commonwealth
(d) Udham Singh
(c) Sher-i-Hind
(d) Noor-i-Hind
RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a) : In 1920, as a sign of protest, Gandhi returned 421. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on...
the Kaiser-i-Hind medal which was awarded to him by (a) 15 August 1919 (b) 20 December 1919
the British Empire. One of the reasons for this act was (c) 13 April 1919 (d) 25 May 1919
the massacre of unarmed and non-violent protesters at RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, on 13 April 1919. Ans. (c) : The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on
415. Rabindranath Tagore returned his Knighthood 13 April 1919, to protest against the detention of pro-
award because of the –––––. Indian independence leaders Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew
(a) Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy and Dr. Satya Pal. The British Brigadier-General
(b) Kakori Episode Reginald Dyer surrounded the Bagh with his soldiers
and ordered them to fire. Estimates of those killed vary
(c) Chauri Chaura Episode from 379 to 1500 on more people and over 1200 other
(d) Execution of Bhagat Singh people were injured.
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 422. In which year Jallianwala Bagh massacre took
Ans. (a) : On 3rd June 1915, Nobel Laureate, Bangla place?
writer and Poet Ravindranath Tagore was given the (a) 1936 (b) 1919
"Knighthood" title by the British government. But in (c) 1921 (d) 1947
agitation against the famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
he returned the "Knighthood" title.
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
416. Who killed General Dyer, who was responsible
for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre? 423. In which year did the Jallianwala Bagh
(a) Chandrasekhar Azad massacre?
(b) Sardar Udham Singh (a) 1920 (b) 1919
(c) Bhagat Singh (c) 1891 (d) 1981
(d) Surya Sen RRB Group-D 19-09-2018 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans (b):See the explanation of above question.
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424. On which date did Jallianwala Bagh massacre Ans. (a):Colonel Reginald Dwyer had ordered for
take place? Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He ordered troops of British
(a) 30th April, 1919 (b) 13th April, 1919 Indian Army to fire on unarmed Indian civilians gathered
th
(c) 30 April, 1920 (d) 13th April, 1920 in Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919.
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. 19. Non-Cooperation/ Khilafat
425. Which committee was set up by Lord Movement
Chelmsford to engine into Jallianwala Bagh
incident in 1919? 430. Which of the following events related to India's
(a) Harshel Committee freedom struggle is matched correctly with its
(b) Maclagon Committee year of occurrence?
(c) Muddiman Committee (a) 1918–General Dyer opened fire at a gathering
(d) Hunter Committee at Jallianwala Bagh
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) 1928–The Indian National Congress passed
Ans. (d) : On 14 October 1919 after order issued by the the resolution of Purna Swaraj
Edwin Montagu, Secretary of State for India. The (c) 1932 – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, organized the
Government of India announced the formation of a Dailts into the Depressed Classes Association
committee of inquiry into events called Jallianwala (d) 1922– Mahatam Gandhi halted the Non-
Bagh incident later widely known as Hunter cooperation Movement on the national level
Commission. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place as a direct result of the Chauri Chaura
on 13 April, 1919. incident
426. In which of the following cities is the famous RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-III)
Jallianwala Bagh located? Ans. (d) : In the events related to India's freedom
(a) Panipat (b) Ambala struggle is matched correctly with its year of occurrence
(c) Amritsar (d) Patna is 1922 – Mahatma Gandhi halted the Non Cooperation
Movement on the national level as a direct result of the
RRB JE CBT-II 31.08.2019 IInd Shift
Chauri Chaura incident.
431. Some education institutions in India were
Ans. (c) : The famous Jallianwala Bagh is located in the established in response to Mahatma Gandhi's
city of Amritsar, Punjab. On April 13, 1919 the British call for non-cooperation with the British.
army led by General Reginald Edward Dyer opened fire Which of the following is NOT one of them ?
and killed hundreds of unarmed Indians.
(a) Serampore College
427. Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place during (b) Jamia Millia Islamia
the term of Viceroy: (c) Kashi Vidyapith
(a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Chelmsford (d) Gujarat Vidyapith
(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Irwin
Ans.(a) : Non-cooperation movement started in 1920
for have Indians to revoke their cooperation from british
Ans. (b) : Lord Chelmsford (1916-21) was the Viceroy government, with the aim of persuading them to grant
of India when Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on self governance. Jamia Millia Islamia, Kashi Vidyapith
13 April, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab. and Gujarat Vidyapith, Bengal National University,
428. The Jallianwala Bagh tragedy was a direct Bihar Vidyapith was established during Non-
result of the protest against __________. cooperation movement. Serampore College is located in
(a) Defence of India Act west Bengal established in 1818.
(b) The Rowlatt Act 432. During which period were the Khilafat
(c) The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms movement and Non-Cooperation movement
(d) The Marley-Minto Reforms organised to oppose British rule in India ?
RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) 1850-1857 (b) 1943-1947
Ans. (b) : The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on (c) 1919-1922 (d) 1931-1933
13th April 1919. It was a mass protest against the RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-I)
famous Rowlatt Act and also the detention of Dr. Ans.(c) : Two mass movement were organised in 1919-
Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satya Pal. Hence, people 1922 to oppose the British rule in India the Khilafat
gathered on the day of Baishakhi in Jallianwala Bagh in movement (1919-20) and the Non-Cooperation
Amritsar, Punjab and General R. Dyer ordered for open movement (1920-22). The movements, despite having
fire upon public. different issues, adopted a unified plan of action of non-
429. Who ordered the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre? violence and non cooperation.
(a) Colonel Reginald Dwyer 433. Chauri Chaura incident occurred in which
(b) Michel O' Dwyer year?
(c) H.H. Asquith (a) 1921 (b) 1922
(d) Winton Churchill (c) 1920 (d) 1919
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Ans. (b) : The Chauri-Chaura incident occurred at 438. Who out of the following led the Khilafat
Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United movement?
Province, (Modern Uttar Pradesh) in British India on 4 (a) Zakir Hussain
February 1922, when a large group of protesters (b) Shaukat Ali
participating in the Non-cooperation movement clashed (c) Bakht Khan
with police who opened fire. The Incident led to death (d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
of three civilian and 22 Policeman. After this incident
Mahatma Gandhi halted non-cooperation movement on RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
12 February, 1922. Ans. (b) : The Khilafat Movement, (1919-1924) was a
434. Which incident prompted Mahatma Gandhi to movement of Indian Muslims, led by Muhammad Ali
end his non-cooperation agitation in February and Shaukat Ali, that demanded the following: The
1922? Turkish Sultan or Khalifa must retain control over the
(a) Chauri-Chaura incident Muslim sacred places in the erstwhile Ottoman empire;
the Jazirat-ul-Arab (Arabia, Syria, Iraq, Palestine) must
(b) Khilafat Movement remain under Muslim sovereignty; and the Khalifa must
(c) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre be left with sufficient territory to enable him to defend
(d) Rowlatt Act Endorsement the Islamic faith. The Congress supported the
RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-III) movement and Mahatma Gandhi sought to conjoin it to
Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question. the Non-Cooperation Movement.
435. The historic place 'Chauri Chaura' is situated 439. In which year did the Non-Cooperation
in which state? Movement begin in India?
(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Andhra Pradesh (a) 1910 (b) 1920
(c) Kerala (d) Uttar Pradesh (c) 1930 (d) 1940
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : The historic place 'Chauri Chaura' is located Ans. (b) : The Non-Cooperation Movement was
in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. In 1922, launched in 1920. Mahatma Gandhi was the major
incident of Chauri Chaura took place when a group of leader of this movement. Gandhi wanted to boycott or
protesters set fire to a police station and killed 22 not to cooporate the use of British products, resigning
policeman in retaliation to the police firing on protesters from British posts, educational institutions, prohibiting
who had taken part in the Non-Co-operation movement. government regulation, courts etc and adopt swadeshi
436. Which movement was led in India by Ali habits like hand spinning weaving. It's aim was that
Brothers Shaukat Ali and Mohammad Ali? Britishers grant self governance and full independence
(a) Quit India Movement to India.
(b) Delhi Chalo Movement 440. When did the All-India Khilafat Committee
(c) Boycott Movement pass a resolution declaring that no Muslim
(d) Khilafat Movement should serve in army?
RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-I) (a) November 1922 (b) August 1920
Ans. (d): In 1919, Khilafat Movement was organized (c) April 1919 (d) July 1921
under the leadership of Ali brother, (Shaukat Ali and RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Mohammad Ali), Abul Kalam Azad, Hasarat Mohani, Ans. (d) : In July 1921, the All India Khilafat
Hakim Ajmal Khan and other. On 23 November 1919 Committee passed a resolution declaring that no
'All India Khilafat Committee Session was held in Delhi Muslim should serve in the British Indian Army. The
and Gandhi ji presided over this session. October, 17 Khilafat Committee was formed in 1919 under the
1919 was celebrated as 'Khilafat day'. leadership of Ali brothers, 'Maulana Azad', Hakim
437. What is correct about the Khilafat Movement Ajmal Khan and Hasarat Mohani.
in India? 441. Which of the following was a result of the Non-
(a) It was a movement in demand of Pakistan Cooperation and Khilafat Movement?
(b) It was a movement to restore the Mughal (a) Peasants carried loads for colonial
Royal family in India
(b) Students went to schools and colleges run by
(c) It was a movement in support of the Turkish the government
Sultan
(c) Lawyers attended courts
(d) It was a movement against the massacre of
Jallianwala Bagh (d) The working class went on strike in many
towns and cities
Ans. (c) : The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924 AD) was RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
agitation by Indian Muslims, allied with Indian Ans. (d) : The result of Non-Cooperation Movement
nationalism. Its purpose was to put pressure on the and Khilafat Movement was the working class went on
British government to preserve the authority of the strike in many towns and cities. These two mass
Ottoman Sultan as Caliph of Islam. A Khilafat movements were organised in 1991-1922 to oppose the
Committee was formed under the leadership of Ali British Rule in India. The movements, despite having
brothers, Maulana Azad, Hakim Ajmal Khan and Hasrat different issues adopted a unified plan of Action of non-
Mohani. violence and non Cooperation.
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442. What is correct about the Khilafat Movement Ans. (d) : The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)
in India? was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi
(a) It was a movement to restore the Mughal on 5th September, 1920. It was called off because of
Royal family in India Chauri-Chaura incident of 1922.
(b) It was a movement in demand of Pakistan Features of the Non-Cooperation Movement are –
(c) It was a movement against the massacre of * The movement was essentially a peaceful and non-
Jallianwala Bagh violent protest against the British Government.
(d) It was a movement in support of the Turkish * People were asked to resign from their government
Sultan jobs.
RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist * People were asked to boycott the foreign goods and
Ans. (d) : Khilafat Movement was a movement in use only Indian - made goods.
support of the Turkish Sultan. The Khilafat Movement * This movement was the reaction towards Rowlatt
was started on October 17, 1919 under the leadership of Act, 1919 and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Maulana Shaukat Ali and Mohammad Ali Jauhar and
was fully supported by Mahatma Gandhi. There were
two demands of this movement. 20. Swaraj Party
1. The partition of Turkey should be removed.
2. The post of Khalifa should be re-established. 447. Who formed the Swaraj Party in 1923 ?
(a) Motilal Nehru and Maulana Azad
443. The Khilafat Movement originated in ......... (b) Subhash Chandra Bose and Bal Gangadhar
(a) Iran (b) Germany Tilak
(c) Israel (d) Turkey (c) Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (d) Motilal Nehru and Chittranjan Das
Ans. (d) : The Khilafat Movement originated in Turkey. RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-III)
During the First World War, the Caliph's (Khalifa)
positioned weakened by the British, then the Indian Ans.(d) : C.R Das and Motilal Nehru founded the
Muslims adopted an aggressive attitude towards the Swaraj Party, also known as the Congress - Khilafat
British and thus started the Khilafat Movement. The Swaraj Party, on January 1, 1923. The Swaraj party was
Khilafat movement in India started in Mumbai in March formed in response to a number of significant events,
1919 under the leadership of Ali brothers, Muhammad including the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation
Ali and Saukat Ali. Its main purpose was to re-establish Movement, the Government of India Act 1919, and the
the position of Turkish Caliph and to remove the 1923 elections.
restrictions from religious areas. 448. The Swaraj Party was formed in the year:
444. Which other movement was combined with the (a) 1921 (b) 1933
Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920? (c) 1930 (d) 1923
(a) Home Rule Movement RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Swadeshi Movement Ans. (d) : Swaraj Party was formed on March, 1923 by
(c) Khilafat Movement CR Das and Motilal Nehru. The formation of the Swaraj
(d) August Kranti Party came after various significant events like the
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement, the
Ans. (c) : The Khilafat movement, which began in 1919 Government of India Act, 1919 and 1923 elections.
brought the Muslims and Hindus on a common platform Prominent leader of this party included NC Kelkar,
against the British rule and was the most important Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, Vitthal Bhai Patel.
cause of Non-Cooperation Movement. 449. Swaraj Party was established to demand for
445. Who led the Khilafat Movement? greater freedom for Indian People. When was
(a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah Swaraj Party formed at Gaya?
(b) Ali Brothers (a) 1927 (b) 1920
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (c) 1923 (d) 1928
(d) Abul Kalam Azad RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : - In 1922,Congress session was held under
Ans.(b) : The Khilafat agitation was launched in India the chairmanship of C.R. Das in Gaya. A resolution was
in 1919 AD. It was led by two Ali brothers namely passed not to take entry in the council. Consequently, C
Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali. It was a Pan-Islamic R Das had resigned. In March 1923, CR Das and
force in India that arose in an effort to salvage the Motilal Nehru called up his supporters for an All India
Ottoman caliphate as a symbol of unity among the Conference in Allahabad and founded ‘Swaraj Party’, a
Muslim community in India during the British raj. new political party. Swaraj party was presided by CR
446. Who led the Non-Cooperation Movement in Das and Motilal Nehru served as General-Secretary.
1920-22 ? 450. Who along with Motilal Nehru formed the
(a) Motilal Nehru Swaraj Party within the Congress to argue for
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose a return to council politics ?
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru (a) CR Das (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Mahatma Gandhi (c) Subhas Chandra Bose (d) BR Ambedkar
RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 20.01. 2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a) : Swaraj Party was an Indian political party
established in early 1923 AD by members of Indian 21. Mahatma Gandhi and his
National Congress notably Motilal Nehru and CR Das. Initial Movement
Their first session was held at Allahabad. C.R. Das and
Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party within the 454. 'Hind Swaraj' the title of the first definitive
Congress to argue for a return to council politics. The writing of which freedom fighter is still
main purpose was to oppose British policies within the generating critical interest around the world?
councils argue for reform and also demonstrate that (a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Lala Lajpat Rai
these councils were not truly democratic. (c) Jawaharlal Nehru (d) Dadabhai Naoroji
451. Which of the following freedom fighters was a RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-III)
co-founder of Swaraj Party along with Motilal Ans.(a) : Hind Swaraj is a book written by Mohandas
Nehru? K. Gandhi in 1909. HIND SWARAJ, the title of the
(a) Rash Behari Ghosh first definitive writing of Mahatma Gandhi and which
continues to evoke critical interest the world over even
(b) Ambica Charan Mazumdar now, literally means 'self-rule in India'.
(c) Chittaranjan Das
455. Which of the following was a non-violent
(d) Bhupendra Nath Bose protest against the British monopoly on salt
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist production in 1930?
Ans. (c) : The Swaraj Party was formed on 1 March (a) Khilafat Movement (b) Kheda Satyagraha
1923 by C R Das (Chittaranjan Das) and Motilal Nehru. (c) Dandi March (d) Civil disobedience
CR Das was the President and the Secretary was Motilal RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-I)
Nehru. Prominent leaders of the Swaraj Party included Ans. (c) : Dandi March was non-violent protest against
N C Kelkar, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy and Subhas the British monopoly on salt production. Mahatma
Chandra Bose. This party was formed when Mahatma Gandhi undertook Dandi March on foot on 12 March
Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1930, which completed on 5th April 1930. Gandhiji
1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident. lead this march from his Sabarmati Ashram in
452. Who among the following was one of the Ahemdabad to Dandi in Navsari district of Gujarat. It
founder members of the Swaraj Party formed was a action campaign of tax resistance and non-violent
protest against the monopolistic salt policy of British
in 1923?
rule in India.
(a) CR Das
456. In which year did Mahatma Gandhi start the
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Rowlatt Satyagraha?
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru (a) 1920 (b) 1935
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose (c) 1923 (d) 1919
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (a) : The Swaraj Party was established as the Ans. (d) : The Rowlatt Act was passed by British
Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party. It was a political party government to suppress increasing revolutionary
formed in India on March, 1923 after the Gaya annual activities. The law, passed in March 1919 gave
conference in December 1922 of the National Congress, government power to arrest and person without trial. To
that sought greater self-government and political oppose this act Gandhi started Rowlatt satyagrah in
freedom for the Indian people from the British. The two April 1919.
most important leaders were Chittaranjan Das, its 457. The Harijan Sewak Sangh, with an objective of
President, and Motilal Nehru, its Secretary. eradicating the evil of untouchability was
453. Who was the founder of Swaraj Party? founded by _______ in 1932.
(a) C. Rajgopalachari (b) Motilal Nehru (a) Aruna Asaf Ali (b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Narendra Dev (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Mahatma Gandhi
Ans. (b) : The Harijan Sewak Sangh is an all India
organisation which was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in
Ans. (b):Swaraj party was formed by Motilal Nehru and 1932 with an objective of eradicating the evil of
Chittaranjan Das in March, 1923. The formation of this untouchability, and work for the upliftment of the
party came after various significant events like the depressed classes. The first president of this
withdrawal of non-cooperation movement, the organisation was Ghanshyam Das Birla and Amritlal
Government of India Act, 1919 and 1923 elections. In Thakkar was its first secretary.
1922, in the Gaya session of the Congress CR Das (who 458. Name the major revolt inspired by Mahatma
was presiding over the session) moved a proposal to enter Gandhi against the forced cultivation of indigo.
the legislatures but he was defeated. Das and other (a) Dandi March
leaders including Pt. Motilal Nehru, Madan Mohan (b) Munda uprising
Malviya, Vitthal Bhai Patel, broke away from Congress (c) Champaran Satyagaraha
and formed Swaraj Party. Motilal Nehru was the (d) Non–Cooperation Movement
Secretary and C.R. Das was the President of this party. RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was a Ans. (d)
farmer's uprising that took place in Champaran district Events Year
of Bihar in India. The farmers were protesting against Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 13 April 1919
having to grow indigo with barely any payment for it. Non Cooperation Movement 1 August 1920
459. Before the Champaran Satyagraha the farmers Civil Disobedience Movement 12th March, 1930
of Champaran used to adopt the 'Panch to 6th April, 1930
Kathiya system in which _____ were sown in 5 Quit India Movement 8 August 1942
Katthas out of Bigha's land. 463. Which of the following chronological order of
(a) Indigo (b) Cotton events of the freedom struggle is correct?
(c) Sugarcane (d) Jute (a) Non Cooperation Movement-Sepoy Mutiny-
RRB ALP & Tec. (17-08-18 Shift-II) Champaran Movement-Partition of Bengal
Ans. (a) Panch Kathiya system was the system under (b) Non Cooperation Movement-Champaran
Movement-Sepoy mutiny-Partition of Bengal
which the native peasants of Champaran (Bihar) were
(c) Non Cooperation Movement-Champaran
forced to cultivate 5 Kattha Indigo out of every 1 Bigha Movement-Partition of Bengal-Sepoy Mutiny
of land. In April 1917 the Champaran Satyagraha in (d) Sepoy Mutiny-Partition of Bengal-
Motihari, Bihar was led by the Mahatma Gandhi in Champaran Movement-Non Cooperation
India. Raj Kumar Shukla requested Mahatma Gandhi to Movement
visit Champaran. RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
460. Which of the following events is the oldest? Ans. (d) :
(a) Poona Pact Freedom Struggle Year
(b) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Sepoy Mutiny 1857
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement Partition of Bengal 1905
(d) Quit India Movement Champaran Movement 1917
Non-Cooperation Movement 1920-22
464. Arrange the following events during India's
Ans. (b) : (i) Poona Pact:- In 1932, B.R. Ambedkar freedom struggle, chronologically:
negotiated the Poona Pact with Mahatma Gandhi. I. The Salt March
(ii) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre:- It also called II. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
massacre of Amritsar. It was an incident on April 13, III. Quit India Movement
1919 in Amritsar, Punjab. IV. Non-Cooperation Movement
(iii) Non-Cooperation Movement:- It was launched (a) II, IV, I, III (b) I, II, III, IV
on 1st August 1920 by the Indian National Congress (c) III, IV, II, I (d) IV, I, II, III
(INC) under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(iv). Quit India Movement:- It was launched on 8th Ans. (a) :
August 1942, by Mahatma Gandhi. Freedom Struggle Date
Hence, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre events is the oldest. 3. The Salt March 12 March, 1930
461. The Chauri Chaura incident resulted in the 1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 13 April, 1919
abrupt closure of the: 4. Quit India Movement 8 August, 1942
(a) Dandi Satyagraha 2. Non-Cooperation Movement 1 August, 1920
(b) Quit India Movement 465. Arrange the following events in their
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement chronological order.
(d) Non-Cooperation Movement A. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist B. Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat
Movement
Ans. (d) : Non-Cooperation Movement was abruptly C. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
called off on 12 February 1922 by Gandhi following D. Quit India Movement
the Chauri Chaura incident in the Gorakhpur district of
E. Champaran Movement
UP held on 4 February 1922 resulting in the deaths of
(a) E, B, A, C, D (b) E, A, B, C, D
about 22 policemen and 3 civilians.
(c) E, A, C, D, B (d) A, B, C, D, E
462. Chronologically, which of the following events RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
happened first in course of the India freedom Ans. (b) : Events in their chronological order-
struggle? (i) Champaran Movement- 1917
(a) Civil Disobedience Movement (ii) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - 13th April, 1919
(b) Quit India Movement (iii) Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement Movement: 1919-22
(d) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (iv) Gandhi-Irwin Pact: 5 March, 1931
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (v) Quit India Movement: 8 August, 1942
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466. At which university did Mahatma Gandhi Ans. (a) : The Non-Cooperation Movement was adopted
make his first public appearance in 1916 after at Nagpur Session of the Congress in 1920. The Non-
returning from South Africa to India ? Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920 by M.K.
(a) Banaras Hindu University Gandhi. The Congress passed a resolution in favour of
(b) Allahabad University Non-Cooperation Movement and defined Swaraj as its
ultimate aim. Gandhi ji withdrew the Non-Cooperation
(c) Aligarh Muslim University Movement after the Chauri-Chaura incident.
(d) University of Mumbai
471. The Chauri-Chaura incident during Non-
RRB NTPC 20.01. 2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Cooperation Movement occurred in which
Ans. (a) : Mahatma Gandhi's first public address in India district of Uttar Pradesh?
was on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the (a) Gorakhpur (b) Allahabad
Banaras Hindu University in February 1916. After over (c) Varanasi (d) Kanpur
21 years stay in South Africa, Gandhiji returned to India RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
on January 9, 1915 with his wife Kasturba. He landed at Ans. (a) : Chauri-Chaura is a town in Gorakhpur district
the Apollo Bunder in Bombay. It was during this time in Uttar Pradesh. On February 4, 1922, a violent set a
Gandhiji met Gokhale and made him his mentor. police post of the British Government on fire, due to
Note: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Indian which 22 police personnel were burnt to death. This
Day) is a celebratory day observed (starting in 2003) on incident is known as Chauri-Chaura incident. As a
9 January to commemorates the return of Mahatma result of this, Gandhiji has said that the Non-
Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January, Cooperation Movement (1920-22) was no longer
1915. suitable due to violence and had withdrawn it. On 12
February 1922, M.K. Gandhi called off the movement.
467. In 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India
permanently from .............. 472. What was the main reason for calling off the
Non-Cooperation Movement by Gandhiji in
(a) Britain (b) South Africa 1922?
(c) Kenya (d) USA (a) A police station at Chauri-Chaura in Uttar
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Pradesh was set on fire by a mob.
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (b) The movement was completed by achieving
468. Who advised Gandhiji to travel around British the target.
India, getting to know the land and its people? (c) Gandhiji was seriously ill
(a) Bipin Chandra Pal (d) Gandhiji was arrested and compelled to stop
the movement.
(b) Womesh Chandra Bannerjee RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans. (a) : See the explantion of the above question.
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
473. The Champaran Satyagraha is related to the:
RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Indigo cultivation (b) Leather production
Ans. (d) : Gopal Krishna Gokhale advised Gandhiji to (c) Textile mill strike (d) Making of salt
travel around British India, getting to know the land and RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
its people. Gandhiji called Gokhle his mentor and guide. Ans. (a) : Champaran Satyagraha is related to the
Gokhale was the founder of the Servants of Indian Indigo Cultivation. The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917
Society. was the first satyagraha movement led by Mahatma
469. When did Non- Cooperation and Khilafat Gandhi in British India and is considered a historically
Movement begin? important rebellion in the Indian independence
(a) 1928 (b) 1931 movement. It was a farmer’s uprising that took place in
(c) 1920 (d) 1946 Champaran district of Bihar in the Indian subcontinent,
during the British colonial period. The farmers were
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist protesting against the cultivation of indigo.
Ans. (c) : The Khilafat movement begun on the 17th 474. In which city was Gandhiji informed about the
October 1919 when the day was observed as the problems in Champaran and invited to visit the
Khilafat Day all over the India. On 23rd November 1919 place ?
the first Khilafat conference met at Delhi. It was at this (a) Delhi (b) Patna
session that the Muslims considered the feasibility of (c) Lucknow (d) Ahmedabad
Non-Cooperation as a means of compelling the British RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
government to redress the Khilafat wrong. On 10th
March 1920 the Khilafat Conference met at Calcutta Ans. (c) : Gandhi was informed about the atrocities
and decided upon Non-Cooperation as the best weapon on indigo farmers of Champaran at the 31st session
for the object of their agitation. The Non-Cooperation of the Indian National Congress in Lucknow in 1916.
commenced on 1st August 1920. Raj Kumar Shukla convinced Mahatma Gandhi to
visit Champaran, which was a turning point in India’s
470. The Non-Cooperation Movement was adopted struggle for independence. He was a famous Indigo
at the Congress session in December 1920 at: cultivator of Champaran and he was a money lender
(a) Nagpur (b) Surat as well. Gandhi ji reached Motihari, then the district
(c) Aurangabad (d) Nasik headquarters of undivided Champaran, with
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Rajkumar Shukla on 15 April 1917.
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475. What was the name of the judge who presided Ans. (a) : The Natal India Congress was founded by
over the trial of Mahatma Gandhi after the Mahatma Gandhi in 1894 to fight against racial
Non-Cooperation Movement? discrimination. The Natal Congress in its early stages
(a) Justice Harold Blacker focused on providing equality to all races and people of
(b) Justice Adam Bittleston all castes, gender and creed.
(c) Justice CN Broomfield 479. In which year did Mahatma Gandhi organise a
(d) Justice Abdur Rahim satyagraha to support the peasants of the
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Kheda district?
Ans. (c) : The Non-Cooperation Movement was a (a) 1917 (b) 1919
reaction towards the oppressive policies of the British (c) 1918 (d) 1915
Indian government such as the Rowlatt Act of 18 March RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
1919, as well as towards the Jallianwala Bagh massacre Ans. (c) : The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 took place in
of 13 April 1919. Gandhi Ji started a movement called the Kheda districts of Gujarat, India during the period of
Non-Cooperation Movement but due to the Chauri the British Raj. It was a Satyagraha movement
Chaura incident on 4th Feb. 1922, it was withdrawn, organized by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. It was a
Gandhiji was arrested and the trial was held before major revolt in the Indian independence movement. It
Broomfield, District and Sessions Judge of Ahmedabad. was the second Satyagraha movement after Champaran
He was sent to Jail for 6 years but due to poor health, he Satyagraha. Gandhi organized this movement to support
was released after 2 year. the peasants.
476. When did Mahatma Gandhi return to India 480. Which of the following 'ashrams' was NOT
from South Africa? established by Mahatma Gandhi?
(a) December 1920 (b) March 1919 (a) Sewagram (b) Tolstoy Farm
(c) November 1913 (d) January 1915 (c) Paunar (d) Sabarmati
Ans. (d) : Mahatma Gandhi returned India from South Ans. (c) : Paunar Ashram of Wardha was founded by
Africa on 9 January, 1915. After arriving in India, great reformer Vinoba Bhave. He was conferred with
Mahatma Gandhi successfully organized Satyagraha the name of Acharya and is much famous for his
Movements in various places. Gandhi returned to India Bhoodan movement. He is considered as the National
from South Africa in 1915 at the request of Gopal Teacher of India and the spritual successor of Mahatma
Krishna Gokhale. Gandhi.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th 481. The person who was instrumental in bringing
January every year to mark the contribution of overseas Mahatma Gandhi to Champarn in 1917 was:
Indian community in the development of India. January (a) Aruna Asaf Ali
9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since
it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, the (b) Maulana Mazharul Haque
greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa. (c) Raj Kumar Shukla
(d) Batak Miyan
477. Champaran movement was against which of
the following ? RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Against the imposition of additional tax by Ans. (c) : In the Champaran district of Bihar, the
Zamindars cultivators were forced by Europeans to grow Indigo, a
(b) Against Rowlatt Act, 1919 blue dye, and this imposed on them untold sufferings.
(c) Against the financial atrocities of the British Raj Kumar Shukla requested Gandhi to visit the place
Government and to come across the conditions of farmers there.
Gandhi went to Champaran with Rajkumar early in
(d) Against forced cultivation of Indigo 1917 and started the Champaran Satyagrah. Champaran
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Satyagraha was the first Satyagraha movement led by
Ans. (d) : The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the Mahatma Gandhi in India.
first Satyagraha movement led by Gandhiji in India, to 482. Name the book written by Mahatma Gandhi in
free indigo workers from excesses of indigo planters 1909 that suggested the British rule would
under tinkathia system who were trying to exploit come to an end if Indians didn't cooperate with
peasants by increasing rent after falling of indigo prices them.
due to the origin of synthetic dyes, and considered a (a) Village Swaraj
historically important revolt in the Indian Independence
movement. It was a farmer's uprising that took place in (b) Hind Swaraj
Champaran district of Bihar, India during the British (c) Construstive Programme-Its Meaning and Place
colonial period. (d) India of My Dreams
478. Who founded Natal Indian Congress to fight RRB NTPC 20.01. 2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
against racial discrimination? Ans. (b) : Hind Swaraj is a book written by Mohandas
(a) Mahatma Gandhi Karamchand Gandhi in 1909, in Gujarati language. In
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose this book, he expresses his views on Swaraj and modern
civilization. The book was banned in 1910 by the
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru British government in India as a seditious text. In the
(d) Vallabhbhai Patel book he also suggested that if Indians do not cooperate,
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist British rule will come to an end.
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483. Which of following movements was NOT lead Ans. (c) : Dandi March is not related to Non-
by Mahatma Gandhi? Cooperation Movement because Dandi March was
(a) Quit India Movement, 1942 started in 1930 whereas Non-Cooperation Movement
(b) Bardoli Satyagraha, 1928 was launched in 1920. Dandi March (Salt March) was a
(c) Kheda Satygraha, 1918 civil disobedience led by Mahatma Gandhi. It was
(d) Passive resistance campaigns, 1906 twenty-four day march lasted from 12 March 1930 to 5
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist April 1930. Gandhi started this march from Sabarmati
Ans. (b) : The Bardoli Satyagraha, 1928 was a Ashram to Dandi. Salt March was against the Salt tax
movement in the independence struggle led by Sardar imposed by the British government.
Vallabhbhai Patel for the farmers of Bardoli against the 488. Which of the following movements is related to
unjust raising of taxes. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was forceful cultivation of Indigo?
given the title of 'Sardar' during the Bardoli satyagraha (a) Dandi March
by women. (b) Non-Cooperation Movement
484. The Non-Cooperation Movement was pitched (c) Bardoli Satyagrah
in under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi (d) Champaran Satyagraha
from: RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) 1918 to 1920 (b) 1915 to 1919 Ans. (d) : The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the
(c) 1930 to 1935 (d) 1920 to 1922 first Satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist India and is considered as a historically important
Ans. (d) : The Non-Cooperation Movement was rebellion in the Indian freedom struggle. On 10th April
launched on 5th September 1920 by the Indian 1917 Mahatma Gandhi arrived Champaran with Raj
National Congress (INC) under the leadership of Kumar Shukla. It is marked as India’s first Civil
Mahatma Gandhi. In September 1920, in Congress Disobedience Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi
session in Calcutta, the party introduced the Non- to protest against the injustice met out to tenant farmers
Cooperation programme. in Champaran district of Bihar. Britishers enforced the
485. At which of the following railway stations of Tinkathia System which meant farmers had to cultivate
South Africa was Gandhiji thrown out of a Indigo on 3/20th of the total land. In order to oppose
train after refusing to leave the first-Class this Champaran Satyagraha was launched.
compartment? 489. Mahatma Gandhi came to Champaran in:
(a) Pietermaritzburg (b) Johannesburg (a) 1916 (b) 1922
(c) Durban (d) Cape Town (c) 1917 (d) 1919
Ans. (a) : Mahatma Gandhi was thrown off a train at Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
the Pietermaritzburg railway station in South Africa in 490. Champaran in Bihar was a witness to
1893, after a white man objected to him travelling in the satyagrah by Mahatma Gandhi in the year ___.
first class coach. Gandhiji spent nearly 21 years in a (a) 1918 (b) 1916
South Africa practicing law, and adopting Satyagraha
against the racist regime. At that time he had faced (c) 1915 (d) 1917
racism for the first time there. RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
486. Which movement was negative enough to be Ans. (d) : Champaran Movement in Bihar was launched
peaceful but positive enough to be effective? by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917. The peasants were
(a) Khilafat Movement insisted to grow indigo on their 3/20th land. As a protest
(b) Swadeshi Movement against this extremity Mahatma Gandhi launched
Champaran Satyagraha on 19th April, 1917 on the
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement request of a native leader Rajkumar Shukla and forced
(d) Quit India Movement the British Government to pass the judgement in favour
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist of the farmers.
Ans. (c) : Non-Cooperation Movement was negative 491. Mahatma Gandhi's first major public
enough to be peaceful but positive enough to be appearance in India after returning from South
effective. Mahatma Gandhi transformed Indian Africa was at the opening of the ............ in
Nationalism through Non-Cooperation Movement of February 1916.
1920. (a) University of Calcutta
Khilafat Movement – (1919 – 24) (b) University of Madras
Swadeshi Movement – 7 August 1905
(c) Banaras Hindu University
Quit India Movement – 8 August 1942.
(d) University of Bombay
487. Which of the following is not a feature of the RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Non-Cooperation Movement?
(a) Surrender of titles that government awarded Ans. (c) : Mahatma Gandhi's first major public
appearance in India after returning from South Africa
(b) Boycott of foreign goods was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University in
(c) Salt March February 1916. On Gokhale's advice, Gandhiji spent a
(d) Boycott of civil services year travelling around British India, getting to know the
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist land and its people.
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492. Who among the following remarked that (a) Quit Indian Movement
"South Africa made the Mahatma"? (b) Home Rule Movement
(a) Bipin Chandra Pal (c) Non-cooperation movement
(b) Chandran Devanesan (d) Civil Disobedient movement
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Set-2, Red Paper)
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru Ans. (c) : On 4 February 1922, a clash took place at
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Chauri-Chaura, a small town in the district of
Ans. (b) : In January 1915, Mohandas Karamchand Gorakhpur, UP. A police station had attacked some
Gandhi returned to his homeland after two decades of volunteers. A whole crowd of peasants that had
residence abroad. This two decades (approx 21 years) gathered there went to the police station and the mob set
had been spent in the most part in South Africa, where fire to the police station with 22 policemen inside it.
he went as a lawyer, and in time became a leader of the Mahatma Gandhi was disappointed by this incident as
Indian Community in that territory. As the historian this movement has lost its non-violent nature. On 12
Chandran Devanesan has remarked, South Africa was February 1922 when the congress leaders met at
"the making of the Mahatma". Bardoli, Gandhi ji decided to withdraw the non-
493. Whom did Mahatma Gandhi consider his cooperation movement.
mentor in politics? 497. Gandhi started the Non-Cooperation
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Movement in a small village called
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Champaran. In which Indian state Champaran
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai is currently located?
(a) West Bengal (b) Bihar
(d) Raychandbhai
(c) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra
Ans. (b) : Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a senior leader of
the Indian National Congress and founder of the Servant Ans. (b):Mahatma Gandhi had started the non-
of India Society. Gokhale was elected president of the cooperation movement in Champaran district which is
Indian National Congress in Banaras Session held in located in Bihar.
1905. After coming back from South Africa Mahatma 498. In which of the following movements did
Gandhi was guided by Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Gandhi ji make the first use of hunger strike as
Gandhiji considered Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his a weapon in India?
political mentor. (a) Ahmedabad Strike, 1918
494. What was the main reason for calling off the (b) Rowlatt Satyagraha, 1919
Non-Cooperation Movement by Gandhiji in (c) Swadeshi movement, 1905
1922?
(d) Champaran Satyagraha, 1917
(a) A police station at Chauri Chaura in Uttar
Pradesh was set on fire by a mob RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Red Paper)
(b) Gandhiji was arrested and compelled to stop Ans. (a) : In Ahmadabad mill strike, 1918 Gandhi ji
the movement used Satyagrah and hunger strike for the first time
(c) Gandhiji was seriously ill during an industrial dispute between the owners and
(d) The movement was completed by achieving workers of a cotton mill in Ahmedabad. The owner
the target wanted to withdraw the plague bonus to the workers
while the workers were demanding a hike of 35% in
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist their wages during the peaceful strike led by Gandhi ji.
Ans. (a) : The Non-Cooperation Movement was a He underwent a hunger strike. At last this strike was
political campaign launched on 4 September 1920, by successful and workers were granted the wage hike they
Mahatma Gandhi to have Indians revoke their wanted.
cooperation from the British government, with the aim 499. It was not included in the hypothesis of Non
of inducing the British to grant self-governance and full Cooperation Movement during the freedom
independence to India . After an angry mob had set fire struggle-
on police station in the village of Chauri Chaura (now in
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh) in February 1922, Gandhi (a) Boycott of administrative services
himself called off the movement; the next month he was (b) Boycott of foreign goods
arrested without incident. (c) Use of violence
495. The Non-Cooperation Movement was called off (d) Abandonment of British Titles
by Gandhiji after the violent act of the _____. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-II)
(a) Rowlatt Act Ans. (c): The Non-Cooperation Movement was started
(b) Quit India Movement under leadership of Gandhi ji from September 1920 to
(c) Chauri Chaura February, 1922. In this movement violence was not
included. This movement was started with the aim of self
(d) Khilafat Movement
governance. The movement was to be non violent, to
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist consist of Indians resigning their titles, refuse to pay
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. taxes, boycott of foreign goods and government services.
496. Which Movement had to withdrawn suddenly Due to Chauri-Chaura incident Gandhi ji withdrew the
due to Chauri-Chaura incident? non-cooperation movement in February 1922.
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500. Between 1920 and 1922 Gandhi ji started the
Non-Cooperation Movement. Which of the 22. Civil Disobedience Movement
following was not the part of this positive
programme? 504. Which of the following events of modern
(a) Promotion of Swadeshi Indian history is not correctly matched?
(b) Abolished the Practice of untouchability (a) Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi - 1910
(c) Promotion of Hindu-Muslim unity (b) Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon - 1905
(d) Purchase of foreign goods (c) Quit India Movement - 1942
(d) Jalliawala Bagh massacre at Amritsar - 1919
Ans. (d): Promotion of Swadeshi, Abolished the
Ans. (a) : Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi - 1930
Practice of untouchability and Promotion of Hindu-
Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon - 1905
Muslim unity was the part of Non-cooperation
Quit India Movement - 1942
movement positive programme.
Jalliawala Bagh Massacre at Amritsar - 1919
501. _____ was the first successful Satyagraha of 505. An 'All-Bengal Civil Disobedience Council' was
Mahatma Gandhi. formed in Bengal by _____ .
(a) Kheda (b) Bardoli (a) J.M. Sengupta
(c) Champaran (d) Dandi March (b) Mahatma Gandhi
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-I) (c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans. (c): Mahatma Gandhi started his first successful (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Satyagraha in Champaran (Bihar) in 1917 on the RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I)
insistence of Rajkumar Shukla who was the farmer of Ans. (a) : Civil Disobedience Movement launched in
Bihar. Before the Champaran Satyagraha the farmers 1930 under M.K. Gandhi’s leadership. During this
of Champaran used to follow the 'tinkathia system'. movement J.M. Sengupta has formed an All Bengal
Council of Disobedience.
Gandhi ji arrived in Champaran on 10 April 1917 with
a team of Brajkishore Prasad, Rajendra Prasad, 506. Mahatma Gandhi started the famous 'Salt
March' from Sabarmati to Dandi. In which
Anugrah Narayan Singh, J.B. Kriplani. In this district of Gujarat is Dandi?
movement Ravindranath Tagore called 'Mahatma' to (a) Porbandar (b) Navsari
Gandhi ji for the first time. (c) Surat (d) Kutch
502. Which person did the Mahatma Gandhi RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
consider as his political mentor or preacher? Ans. (b) : Dandi is a village in Navsari district of
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Gujarat located on the coast of the Arabian Sea. On 12
(b) Dadabhai Nairoji March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started his famous Dandi
(c) Ravindra Nath Tagore March from Sabarmati Ashram and reached Dandi on
5April, 1930 alongwith his 78 followers. On reaching
(d) Motilal Nehru there, he broke the salt law by making salt on the shore.
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 507. Who led the march to raid the Dharasana salt
Ans. (a):When Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in works after Gandhiji was arrested?
1915, he joined Gopal Krishna Gokhale's group before (a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
going to independent movement. He considered Gopal (b) Madan Mohan Malviya
Krishna Gokhale as his political mentor or preacher. He (c) Jawahar Lal Nehru
wrote a book in Gujarati language which was dedicated (d) Abbas Tyabji
to his mentor titled 'Dharmatma Gokhle'. G.K. Gokhale RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
became Congress President of Banaras Session in 1905. Ans. (d) : On 4 May 1930, after the Salt March to
503. In which year Mahatma Gandhi returned to Dandi, Gandhi Ji was arrested and Tyabji became in the
India from South Africa? charge of the next phase of the Salt Satyagraha, a raid
on the Dharasana Salt Works in Gujarat. On 7 May
(a) 1905 (b) 1920 1930 Tyabji launched the Dharasana Satyagraha,
(c) 1915 (d) 1910 addressing a meeting of the satyagrahis, and beginning
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage Ist the march with Gandhi's wife Kasturba at his side. On
Ans. (c): Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South 12 May, before reaching Dharasana, Tyabji and 58
Africa on January 9, 1915. He landed at Apollo Bunder satyagrahis were arrested by the British. At that point,
Sarojini Naidu was appointed to lead the Dharasana
in Bombay. He had led extraordinary movement in Satyagraha, which ended with the beating of hundreds
South Africa. In 1915, he received a Kaiser-i-Hind Gold of satyagrahis, an event that attracted worldwide
Medal. Gandhi ji had setup Phoenix Farm near Durban attention to India's Independence movement.
in South Africa. After returns to India, Gandhi ji started 508. The Salt March was launched by Mahatma
movement respectively Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, Gandhi in the year:
Kheda Satyagraha of 1918. Non-Cooperation (a) 1929 (b) 1930
Movement in 1920, Civil Disobedience Movement in (c) 1931 (d) 1928
1930 and Quit India Movement in 1942 AD. RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
129
Ans. (b) : The Salt March was launched by Mahatma waged against British rule in India .In early 1930 Gandhi
Gandhi in the year 1930. The choice of salt as a symbol decided to mount a highly visible demonstration against
of protest against the colonial rule was a remarkable the increasingly repressive salt tax by marching from his
indicative of Gandhiji's tactical wisdom. He wanted to ashram at Sabarmati (near Ahmedabad) to the town of
garner the maximum participation of the masses in Dandi (near Surat) on the Arabian Sea coast. On April 5,
National Movement. the entourage reached Dandi after a journey of 240 miles
(385 km).
509. Which movement is called India's first Civil
513. In which year did Gandhiji began a Dandi
Disobedience Movement ?
march to the sea to protest the British
(a) Non-Cooperation Movement monopoly on salt?
(b) Khilafat Movement (a) 1929 (b) 1927
(c) Kheda Movement (c) 1930 (d) 1928
(d) Champaran Movement RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (d) :Champaran Satyagraha began on 10 April, 514. Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi
1917. It is considered to be a vital event in the history congress had launched the Civil Disobedience
of India’s freedom struggle. It is marked as India’s movement which was began with ____.
first Civil Disobedience Movement launched by (a) Dandi March
Mahatma Gandhi to protest against the injustice met (b) Chauri-Chaura incident
out to tenant farmers in Champaran district of Bihar. (c) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
510. Which of the following movements began with (d) Quit India Movement
the Dandi March? RRB Group-D 16-11-2018 (Shift-II)
(a) Non Cooperation Movement Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
(b) Civil Disobedience Movement 515. On which date Civil Disobedience Movement
(c) Champaran Movement was started?
(d) Quit India Movement (a) 21 May, 1931 (b) 10 May, 1930
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) 12 March, 1930 (d) 13 March, 1931
Ans. (b) : Dandi March started on 12 March 1930 from RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd
Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. On 6 April 1930, Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Gandhiji broke the salt law reaching with 78 of his
associates and from here the Civil Disobedience 516. Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi
Movement 1930 started. Congress launched Civil Disobedience
Movement in year ____.
Non-Cooperation Movement started from– 1920-22
(a) 1919 (b) 1922
Champaran Movement-1917 (c) 1930 (d) 1954
Quit India Movement- 8 August 1942. RRB Group-D 16-11-2018 (Shift-III)
511. Which action did the Civil Disobedience Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
Movement start?
517. In which year Dandi Salt Satyagrah was
(a) Chauri-Chaura incident started?
(b) Arrest of Jawaharlal Nehru and Abdul (a) 1930 (b) 1928
Ghaffar Khan (c) 1925 (d) 1935
(c) Dandi March RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-II)
(d) Execution of Bhagat Singh
518. In 1930 under the first phase of the civil
Ans. (c) : On March 12, 1930, Indian Independence disobedience movement, which place did the
leader Mahatma Gandhi begins a defiant march to the marathon March was started in the leadership
sea in protest of the British monopoly on salt, his of Mahatma Gandhi for Salt Satyagraha.
boldest act of Civil Disobedience yet against British (a) Sabarmati (b) Dandi
rule in India. (c) Bombay (d) Delhi
512. Dandi March was a journey of ____ miles RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-III)
(approximately) on foot to the salt mines in Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
Gujarat.
(a) 240 (b) 300 519. Mahatma Gandhi organized the Dandi March
in 1930 against the _____.
(c) 250 (d) 280 (a) Suppression of congress
RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Persecution on Harijans
Ans. (a) : Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt (c) Community award
Satyagraha, was a major nonviolent protest action (d) Imposition of tax on salt
in India led by Mahatma Gandhi in (12- March– 6 April
1930. The March was the first act in an even-larger RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-III)
campaign of Civil Disobedience (Satyagraha). Gandhi Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
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520. The Salt March was notable for at least three 524. What was the aim of Civil Disobedience
reasons. Which of the following was NOT one Movement of 1930?
of them? (a) Complete disobedience of British
(a) It was the first nationalist activity in which government orders
women participated in large numbers
(b) Opposition to Chauri-Chaura Incident
(b) The younger population of India started
attending schools (c) Partial disobedience of British government
(c) The British were forced to realise that their order
raj would not last forever (d) Ensuring that all citizens were empowered by
(d) It brought Mahatma Gandhi to World their civil rights
attention RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (a):On 29 December 1929 at Lahore session of
Ans. (b) : The 24-day March from 12 March to 5 April, Congress, Congress president Jawaharlal Nehru
1930 was a tax resistance campaign against the British announced that complete independence from British
salt monopoly. Based on Gandhi's principle of non- dominion and British imperialism. In this congress
violence or Satyagraha. The Salt March notable for session Gandhi ji moved his significant resolution of
three reasons- 'Purna Swaraj' Civil disobedience movement was
(i) It was the first nationalist activity in which women started on 6 April 1930 AD.
participated in large numbers. The following programs were under Civil Disobedience
(ii) It brought, Mahatma Gandhi to World attention. Movement.
(iii) The British were forced to realise that their raj
would not last forever. (i) Making salt by violating salt law.
(ii) Boycott of government services, Education centers
521. Which one of the following facts is not true
regarding to the 'Dandi March'? and boycott of titles.
(a) Volunteers used to travel miles per day (iii) Peaceful Picket by Women at Liquor, Poppy and
(b) It started with 78 Volunteers foreign cloths shops
(c) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi (iv) Boycott of all foreign goods
(d) This Journey lasted for 24 days (v) Complete disobedience of British government
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist order.
Ans. (a) : Dandi March also known as Salt March was 525. Who led the salt satyagraha in Tamil Nadu?
the 24 day March from 12 March to 6 April, 1930. It (a) C. Rajagopalachari (b) K. Kamraj
was a tax resistance campaign against the British salt (c) Potti Shree rammula (d) C. Subramanayam
monopoly. On 12 March, Gandhiji set out from RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Sabarmati with 78 followers on 240 mile March to the
Coastal town of Dandi. Ans. (a):Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha March was
522. Who among the following persuaded Gandhiji organized by C. Rajagopalachari in 1930 near
not to restrict the protest of Salt March to men Nagpattanam, Tamil Nadu. C. Rajagopalachari had
alone? taken inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's Salt
(a) Kasturba Gandhi Satyagraha. This March of Rajgopalachari is also called
(b) Kamladevi Chattopadhyay Vedarnyam March.
(c) Kamla Nehru
(d) Sarojni Naidu 23. Simon Commission
Ans. (b) : Kamladevi Chattopadhyay was a strong 526. Clement Attlee who later became Prime
advocate of Salt Satyagraha, she differed with Gandhi's Minister of Britain came to India as a member
decision of excluding women in the March and agreed of _______.
Gandhiji to allow women in Salt March. (a) Wavell Plan (b) Simon Commission
523. Dandi March, the non-violent protest (c) Cripps Mission (d) Cabinet Mission
organized by Mahatma Gandhi against the RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
British salt monopoly, culminated on: Ans. (b) : Clement Attlee came to India as a member of
(a) 6th April 1930 (b) 4th April 1930 Simon Commission. Simon Commission came into
(c) 7th April 1930 (d) 5th April 1930 India on 3rd February, 1928 and was greeted with slogan
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of "Go back Simon". Atlee served the P.M. of Britain
Ans. (a) : Salt March also called Dandi March or Salt from 1945-51.
Satyagraha, was a major non violent protest action in 527. Who among the following was NOT a member
India led by Mahatma Gandhi. The March was started
of Simon Commission?
in 12 March 1930 and ended on 6th April 1930. On the
morning of April 6, Gandhi and his followers picked up (a) Harry Levy- Lawson (b) Clement Attlee
handful of salt along the shore, thus technically (c) James A Scott (d) John Simon
producing salt and breaking the law. RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : Simon Commission, also known as India
Statutory Commission was appointed by the British 24. Gandhi Irwin Pact/
government in 1927 under the chairmanship of John Round Table Conference
Simon to review the workings of Government of India
Act, 1919 and suggest future measures. It consisted of 7 532. Which of the following was stated in the
British Members of Parliament, including the Chairman ‘Gandhi-Irwin Pact’ signed in March 1931?
viz; John Simon, Clement Atlee, Harry Levy - Lawson, (a) The Civil Disobedience Movement would be
Edward Cadogan, Vernon Hart shorn, George - Lane- called off
Fox and Donald Howard. (b) The manufacture of salt along the coast would
528. What was the main reason for boycotting be stopped
Simon Commission? (c) Prisoners would not released
(a) Lala Lajpat Rai was critically injured in the (d) All Indians would get good education
lathi charge related to the comission. RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) The chairman was Sir John Simon. Ans. (a) : The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political
(c) All the members of the commission were agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and Irwin
inexperienced (Viceroy) on 5 March, 1931. Features of Gandhi-Irwin
(d) All members of the commission were British. Pact.
1. The INC agreed to take part in Round Table
RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Conference
Ans. (d) : The Simon Commission was a group of 2. The INC would stop the Civil Disobedience
seven people that were sent to India by the British Movement
Government. This Commission had arrived in India in 3. Withdrawal of all prosecutions except those
the starting of 1928 with John Simon as the leader of involving violent crimes.
this commission and that is why it was named after him. 4. Removal of salt tax etc.
The purpose of forming this Commission was to look 533. Prior to which of the following events was the
into the Indian Constitution system and to make the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed?
necessary changes that were needed. The Simon (a) Third Round Table Conference
Commission was opposed by many Indians including (b) First Round Table Conference
Jawahar Lal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Jinnah, and many (c) Second Round Table Conference
more. The main reason for opposing this Commission (d) Lucknow Session of Congress
was that though it was made for the betterment of India RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
and its people yet no Indians were member of this Ans. (c) : The Gandhi Irwin Pact was signed on 5th
commission. March 1931 that is before the Second Round Table
529. How many Indian members were there in the Conference (7th September, 1931) event.
Simon Commission? 534. Who was the British Prime Minister during the
(a) Two (b) One first round table conference in London?
(c) Three (d) Zero (a) Stanley Baldwin (b) Winston Churchill
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) N. Chamberlain (d) Ramsay
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. MacDonald
530. In which year was the Simon Commission, a
Ans. (d) : The First Round Table Conference was
group of seven British Members of Parliament, convened by Labour Party Government Prime Minister
appointed by the British government? Ramsay Mac Donald from 12 November 1930 to 19
(a) 1925 (b) 1937 January 1931 in London.
(c) 1927 (d) 1919 535. When was the First Round Table Conference
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist started?
Ans. (c) : Simon Commission was constituted by (a) October, 1929 (b) September, 1931
British Government on 8th Nov 1927. (c) August, 1932 (d) November, 1930
531. Why the Simon commission was boycotted in RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1927? Ans. (d) : First Round Table Conference was held in
(a) To protest Mahatma Gandhi's arrest London on November 12, 1930 but the Congress did not
participate in it.
(b) Because there was no any Indian in the
commission • Second Round Table Conference– It was held in
London on 7th of September, 1931.
(c) Opposition to the inclusion of Sir John
• Third Round Table Conference – It was held in
Simon in the commission. London on 17th of November, 1932.
(d) To protest the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
* The first Round Table conference convened by
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-III) Labour Government Prime Minister Ramsay
Ans. (b):This commission was boycotted by Indians Macdonald.
because it did not include any Indian member. * At that time Viceroy was Lord Irwin.
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* The Congress boycotted the First Round Table
Conference. 25. Poona Pact
* After signing the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, Mahatma
Gandhi attended the Second Round Table 541. Poona Pact was between Mahatma Gandhi and
conference. _______.
* Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Tej Bahadur Sapru (a) Dr B.R. Ambedkar
attended all the three Round Table conferences. (b) Lord Irwin
536. When did the Second Indian Round Table (c) Lord Mountbatten
Conference began? (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(a) November 1930 (b) July 1931 RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(c) September 1931 (d) November 1932
Ans.(a) : Poona Pact was signed between Mahatma
Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1932. It was signed
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. to nullify Mcdonald Award (Communal award) granting
separate electorates to scheduled castes.
537. Who represents the Congress in the Second
Round Table Conference held in London? 542. The system of separate electorate for Harijans
(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (b) Vallabhbhai Patel was replaced by reservation of seats for them
under the ____.
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru (d) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) Gandhi - Irwin Pact
(b) Lucknow Pact
Ans. (d) : The Congress also participated in the Second (c) Cripps Mission Proposal
Round Table Conference (September 7, 1931 to (d) Poona Pact
December 1, 1931) which was led by Mahatma Gandhi.
The conference was attended by Sarojini Naidu and RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Annie Besant in which the women were led by AnnieAns. (d) : In 1932, B.R. Ambedkar negotiated the
Besant. Gandhi ji went to London to attend the Poona Pact with Mahatma Gandhi. The background to
conference by S.S. Rajputana Ship. The Conferencethe Poona Pact was the Communal Award of August
1932 which provided a separate electorate for depressed
failed because of a dispute over the communal problem.
classes.
538. How many demands did Mahatma Gandhi
543. In 1930, who organised the Dalits into the
make in his letter to Lord Irwin some of which
were agreed to and came to be known as Depressed Classes Association and demanded
Gandhi-Irwin Pact? separate electorates for them ?
(a) 10 (b) 13 (a) Abdul Gaffar Khan (b) BR Ambedkar
(c) 12 (d) 11 (c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans. (b) : Dr. B.R. Ambedkar organised the Dalits into
Ans. (d) : Mahatma Gandhi wanted to make use of salt
the Depressed Classes Associataion in 1930. He
tax as a powerful means to strengthen the nationalist
participated in all three Round Table Conferences and
movement. He wrote a letter to Lord Irwin, the then
demanded separate electorate for dalits.
Viceroy of India on 31st January, 1930 consisting of
eleven demands. Mahatma Gandhi had mentioned thatNote– The Poona Pact was an agreement between
Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar on the reservation
if his demands were not fulfilled he would launch a
of electoral seats for the depressed classes on 24
nationalist movement but Lord Irwin did not accept the
demand and Mahatma Gandhi started the Civil September, 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Poona.
Disobedience Movement in 1930. On 5th March, 1931544. The Poona Pact was related to:
Gandhi - Irwin Pact was signed in which Irwin accepted (a) Reserving electoral seats for Depressed
some demands. classes
539. In which year Gandhi-Irwin pact was signed? (b) Reserving electoral seats for Hindus
(a) 1940 (b) 1925 (c) Reserving electoral seats for Muslims
(c) 1931 (d) 1920 (d) Reserving electoral seats for Sikhs
RPF Constable 16.02.2019 (Shift - III) RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : On 24th September, 1932 along with the
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. efforts of Prominent Congress leaders the Poona Pact was
signed in between Mahatma Gandhi and Ambedkar. In
540. Which of these Indian women participated in accordance with this agreement the separate electorate for
the Second Round Table conference with the dalits was ended and 147 seats were reserved for
Gandhiji ? them in provincial legislatures. In Central Legislature
(a) Anie Besant (b) Sister Nivedita
total 18% seats were reserved for them.
(c) Vijayalakshm Pandit (d) Sarojini Naidu
545. The Poona Pact was signed between :
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) MK Gandhi and S.C. Bose
Ans. (d) : Mahatma Gandhi represented the Indian (b) M.K. Gandhi and BR Ambedkar
National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented (c) M.K. Gandhi and Lord Irwin
Indian women in the Second Round Table (d) MK Gandhi and MA Jinnah
Conference. RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
133
Ans. (b) : The Poona Pact was an agreement between changed the course of history of India. In the struggle of
Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar on behalf of India's independance against the British, his
depressed classes and upper caste Hindu leaders on the contribution has been unique. Netaji died in a plane
reservation of electoral seats for the depressed classes in crash in Taihoku (Taipei) in 1945.
the legislature of British India in 1932. It was made on 24 550. In which year was Subhas Chandra Bose first
September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Poona, India. elected the President of the Indian National
546. The Poona Pact agreement of 1932 was signed Congress for the first time ?
between the Mahatma Gandhi and which of the (a) 1938 (b) 1934
following leaders? (c) 1932 (d) 1942
(a) C. Rajgopalachari (b) Vinoba Bhave RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) M.A. Jinnah (d) B.R. Ambedkar Ans. (a) : Subhash Chandra Bose was elected as the
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist President of the Indian National Congress for the year
Ans. (d) : In 1932, B.R. Ambedkar negotiated the 1938. He was selected for the Indian Civil Services (ICS)
Poona Pact with Mahatma Gandhi. The back-ground to but refused to take up service since he did not want to
the Poona Pact was the Communal Award of August serve the British government. Bose joined the Indian
1932 which provided a separate electorate for depressed National Congress (formed on December 28, 1885) in
classes. 1921. He also started a newspaper called ‘Swaraj’. He
was the President of the All India Youth Congress and
547. In which year Poona Pact was signed?
also the Secretary of the Bengal State Congress.
(a) 1924 (b) 1926
(c) 1930 (d) 1932 551. Which of the following statements is not about
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose?
(a) He was deported to Mandalay.
(b) He founded the Indian National Army (INA).
Ans. (d): The Poona Pact ended the fast that Mahatma (c) He was member of the Constitution Drafting
Gandhi had undertaken in the Jail to protest against Committee.
Ramsay Macdonald's award of a separatable electorate
to the Depressed classes. The Poona Pact was an (d) He participated in the Non-Cooperation
Movement, 1921
agreement between MK Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar
signed in the Yerwada Central Jail, Poona on September RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
24, 1932. Madan Mohan Malviya singed on Poona Pact Ans. (c) : Facts about Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose -
on behalf of Gandhi ji. In this Pact instead of the 71 (a) He was sent to Mandalay Jail (1924).
seats given by the British to the depressed classes that (b) He founded the Azad Hind Fauj (INA).
was increased to 147 seats. The communal Award was (c) He participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement
based on the Lothian committee. (1921).
(d) He took over the editing of 'Forward Bloc' in 1939.
26. Azad Hind Fauj/ (e) He was not a member of the Drafting Committee of
the Constitution.
Subhash Chandra Bose 552. Who was the founder of the Forward Block
party?
548. In which year was the Azad Hind Radio (a) Subhas Chandra Bose
Service as part of Germany's radio service
started? (b) Bipin Chandra Pal
(a) 1942 (b) 1938 (c) Sarat Chandra Bose
(c) 1940 (d) 1939 (d) Mahatma Gandhi
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : Azad Hind Radio service was started under Ans. (a) : Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal
the leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose and Adolf Hitler Nehru were known for their leftist views in the Indian
in Germany in 1942 with the aim to encourage Indians National Congress Party. Bose had many difference
to fight for the Axis powers. Initially it was with Mahatma Gandhi on many points of ideology,
headquarterd in Germany, later shifted to Singapore. which led him to resign from Indian National Congress
on April 29, 1939. Soon after his resignation Netaji
549. Cuttack is associated with which eminent declared the formation of All India Forward Bloc on
personalities out of the following? May 3, 1939. Its constitution and programme were
(a) Subhash Chandra Bose adopted on June 22, 1939 in an all India session in
(b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Mumbai.
(c) Jai Prakash Narayan 553. Who among the following was one of the
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad defence attorneys of the famous 'Sehgal-
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Dhillon–Shah Nawaz' trials?
(a) Agha Khan
Ans. (a) : Janakinath Bhawan the ancestral house of
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, is located at Oriya Bazar (b) Rajendra Prasad
in Cuttack city of Orissa. Subhash Chandra Bose was (c) Jawaharlal Nehru
born in this house on 23 January 1897 and spent his (d) Pattabhi Sitaramayya
early childhood at Cuttack. He was a great leader, who RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
134
Ans. (c) : After the arrest of soldiers of Azad Hind Fauj, 559. Who was the lawyer during the famous 3 INA
P.K Sehgal, Gurubaksh Singh Dhillon and Shah Nawaj Soldiers trials?
Khan were put on trial in Novermber, 1945. To save (a) Bhulabhai Desai
these soldiers Azad Hind Rescue Committee was (b) Asaf Ali
formed under the leadership of Bhulabhai Desai other (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
defence lawyers were Tej Bahadur Sapru, Jawaharlal
(d) C. Rajgopalachari
Nehru Asaf Ali and Md. Ali Jinnah.
RRB J.E. -2014
554. What was the name of the party which was
founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939? Ans. (a):Bhulabhai Desai was the lawyer during the
(a) Communist Party of India famous three Indian National Army soldiers who were
(b) Indian Socialist Party accused of treason during World War II. When the three
soldiers of Indian National Army i.e.- Shahnawaz Khan,
(c) All India Forward Block
Prem Kumar Shahgal, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillo were
(d) Azad Bengal Fauz
captured and they were put on trial for treason. The
RRB Group-D 17-09-2018 (Shift-II) Congress formed a defense committee composed of 17
Ans. (c): All India Forward Block was founded on 3 advocates including Bhulabhai Desai. The court Martial
May, 1939 by Subhash Chandra Bose. It was a left wing hearing began in October 1945 at Red Fort. Bhulabhai
Nationalist Political Party. This Party was emerged as a was the leading council of the defense.
fraction within the Indian National Congress Tripuri
Session in 1939. Communist Party of India was formed 560. Who had founded Indian National Army?
on 26 December 1925 at Kanpur by M.N. Roy. Azad (a) Mohan Singh
Hind Fauz was established by Ras Bihari Bose in (b) Subhash Chandra Bose
Tokyo, Japan in 1942 AD. (c) Chandra Shekhar Azad
555. What was the name of the political party (d) Ras Bihari
formed by Subhash Chandra Bose after he left RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Congress party? Ans. (a):The Indian National Army was originally
(a) Indian National Army founded by captain Mohan Singh in Singapore on
(b) All India Socialist Bloc September, 1942. The idea of Liberation army was
(c) All India Forward Bloc received with the arrival of Subhash Chandra Bose in
(d) All India Progressive Bloc the far east. Mohan Singh himself recommended
RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Subhash Chandra Bose for the leadership role. INA was
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. dissolved when the Japanese surrendered in 1945.
556. Which of the following party was founded by 561. Who among the following first conceived the
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose? idea of the Indian National Army?
(a) Indian National Congress (a) Subhash Chandra Bose
(b) All India Forward Block (b) Rash Behari Bose
(c) Socialist Party of India (c) Mohan Singh
(d) Indian Social Reforms Party (d) Lala Hardayal
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
557. Subhash Chandra Bose founded Azad Hind 562. Azad Hind Fauz (Indian National Army-INA)
Fauz in the year____. was founded in _____.
(a) 1943 (b) 1940 (a) 1940 (b) 1941 (c) 1942 (d) 1943
(c) 1941 (d) 1945 RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-III) Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a):Subhash Chandra Bose had reorganized Azad
Hind Fauz in 1943 at Singapore. He formed Azad 563. Indian National Army recaptured Andaman
Hind's Provisional Government on 21 October 1943 in and Nicobar island from British Government
Singapore with himself as the Head of the state, Prime and named them-
Minister and Minister of War. Neta ji had set up Gandhi (a) Swaraj Island
Brigade, Subhash Brigade, Nehru Brigade and Jhansi (b) Shaheed and Swaraj Island
Brigade of women for the Independence of India. (c) Free Island
558. Who proclaimed the formation of provisional (d) Independent and Swaraj Island
goverment of the Azad Hind on October 21, RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1943? Ans. (b):Ras Bihari Bose along with Capt. Mohan
(a) Vir Savarkar Singh formed Azad Hind Fauz. In October 1943 AD,
(b) C.R. Das Ras Bihari Bose handed over the charge of INA to
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Subhash Chandra Bose. On 8 November 1943 AD,
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose Japan handed over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Subhash Chandra Bose (Head of INA). Netaji had
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. named them Saheed Island and Swaraj Island.
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564. Indian National Army was founded by ___. 569. Which Prime Minister sent the Cripps Mission
(a) Bhagat Singh to India in 1942?
(b) Shubhash Chandra Bose (a) Ramsay MacDonald (b) Winston Churchill
(c) Ras Bihari Bose (c) Stanley Baldwin (d) Clement Attlee
(d) Sharat Chandra Bose RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
565. Who had founded Desh Bandhu Association? 28. Cabinet Mission
(a) Lakshmi Sehgal
(b) N.G. Ranga 570. Which political party was in power in England
(c) Kanneganti Hanumanthus when the Cabinet Mission came to India?
(d) Tiruppur Kumaran (a) Conservative Party (b) Democratic Party
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Liberal Party (d) Labour Party
Ans. (d): Desh Bandhu Association was founded by
Tiruppur Kumaran. Lakshmi Sehgal led the Jhansi Rani Ans. (d) : When Cabinet Mission came to India the
Brigade of the Indian National Army. N.G. Ranga was Labour Party was the political party in power in
the Secretary of All India Farmers Union (formed on 11 England. At that time (1946) the Prime Minister of the
April 1936). Labour Party was Clement Attlee. Labour Party was
founded in 1900 AD. Prime Minister Attlee on 15
566. Who was the father of Subhash Chandra Bose? February 1946 announced the establishment of the
(a) Satyendra Nath Bose Constituent Assembly of India and sending the Cabinet
(b) Janaki Nath Bose Mission to India to discuss the burning issues of the
(c) Jagdeesh Chandra Bose Indians at that time. The Cabinet Mission reached Delhi
(d) S.N. Bose on 24 March 1946.
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 571. Who was NOT a member of the Cabinet
Ans. (b):Subhash Chandra Bose was born on January Mission?
23, 1897 in Cuttak. His father name was Janaki Nath (a) Lord Pethick-Lawrence
Bose & his mother name was Prabhavati Devi. (b) Sir John Simon
567. Who was the president of Independence for (c) Sir Stafford Cripps
India league, formed in 1928? (d) AV Alexander
(a) Ras Bihari Bose RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru Ans. (b) : Cabinet Mission was a high-powered mission
(c) Shri Nivasa Iyengar sent in February 1946 to India by the Clement Atlee
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose (British Prime Minister) Government. The mission had
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd three British cabinet members – Pethick Lawrence,
Ans. (c): In April 1928 the Independence of India Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander. The Cabinet
league was formed with Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Mission reached Delhi on 24 March, 1946.
Chandra Bose as Secretaries and S. Srinivasa Iyengar as 572. Cabinet Mission came to India in the Year
President. _____?
(a) 1946 (b) 1941
(c) 1940 (d) 1943
27. Cripps Mission / Constitutent RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Assembly Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
568. Which British Prime Minister sent Cripps 573. The Cabinet Mission sent to India in 1946 by
Mission to India? the British Government comprised of ____
(a) Margaret Thatcher (b) Winston Churchill members.
(c) Benjamin Disraeli (d) Robert Walpole (a) three (b) five
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) six (d) four
Ans. (b) : Winston Churchill who was British Prime
Minister from 1940 to 1945 AD. He had sent Cripps Ans. (a) : Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946 in
Mission to India to secure full Indian cooperation and order to discuss the transfer of power from the British
support for their efforts in World War II in March government to the Indian political leadership, with the
1942.The mission was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps, a aim of preserving India's unity and granting its
member of the war cabinet, was dispatched to India to independence. Formed at the initiative of Clement
discuss the British Government's Draft declaration on Attlee (the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom), the
the Constitution of India with representative of Indian mission contained three persons as its members-
Leaders from all parties. The Cripps Mission failed and * Lord Pethick-Lawrence (Secretary of State for India)
the issue of India's constitution was postponed untill the * Sir Stafford Cripps (President of the Board of Trade)
end of the war. * A.V. Alexander (First Lord of the Admiralty).
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580. Quit India movement began in 1942 with ____
29. Quit India Movement call by Mahatma Gandhi ji.
(a) Delhi Chalo (b) Do or Die
574. Where is Aruna Asaf Ali remembered for (c) Inquilab Zindabad (d) Jai Hind
hoisting the flag of Indian National Congress? RRB Group-D 16-11-2018 (Shift-I)
(a) During No Cooperation Movement Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
(b) During Civil Disobedient Movement 581. In which year Quit India Movement was
(c) During Swaraj Movement started?
(d) During Quit India Movement (a) 1920 AD (b) 1930 AD
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) 1942 AD (d) 1946 AD
Ans. (d): Aruna Asaf Ali is widely remembered for RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Red Paper)
hoisting the flag of Indian National Congress at the Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai during Quit India 582. When did the Mahatma Gandhi ji started quit
Movement in 1942 AD. India movement?
575. Who among the following was widely (a) 15 August, 1945 (b) 8 August, 1942
remembered for hoisting the Indian National (c) 8 July, 1942 (d) 15 July, 1945
flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan, Bombay RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
during Quit India Movement is 1942? Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
(a) Aruna Asaf Ali (b) Velu Nachiyar
583. In which year Mahatma Gandhi ji started Quit
(c) Rani Gaidinliu (d) Durgavari Devi India Movement?
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-II) (a) 1941 (b) 1942
Ans. (a) : Aruna Asaf Ali was widely remembered for (c) 1945 (d) 1946
hoisting the Indian National Flag at the Gowalia Tank RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Maidan, Bombay during Quit India Movement in 1942. Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
576. The Congress Working Committee adopted 584. The Quit India Movement was launched at the
then Quit India Resolution at _____ in July Bombay session of the All-India Congress
1942. Committee by Mahatma Gandhi in ___ 1942.
(a) Lucknow (b) Wardha (a) November (b) September
(c) Madras (d) Patna (c) August (d) December
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : The Congress Working Committee adopted Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
Quit India Resolution on 14 July, 1942 at Wardha. This 585. Quit India Movement played an important role
proposal was approved in All India Congress in the freedom struggle of India. Which of the
Committee meeting on 8 August, 1942 at Bombay. This following incident happened after this
movement was launched with an aim to end the British movement?
rule in India with the immediate effect. (a) The Labour Government of Britain sent a
577. In which of the following years did the Quit Cabinet Mission to India.
India Movement start? (b) Rowlatt Act
(a) 1943 (b) 1941 (c) Dandi Yatra
(c) 1942 (d) 1940 (d) All India Muslim League was established in
RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist British
Ans. (c) :On 8 August, 1942 at the All-India Congress RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Committee session in Bombay, Mohandas Karamchand Ans. (a) :
Gandhi launched the 'Quit India Movement'. Gandhi Incident Date
made a call to 'Do or Die' in his Quit India speech • Quit India Movement 8 August, 1942
delivered in Bombay on 8 August, 1942 at the Gowalia • Cabinet Mission reached Delhi March 24, 1946
Tank Maidan, now popularly known as August Kranti • Rowlatt Act March 18, 1919
Maidan. • Dandi March March 12 to April 5,
578. The Quit India movement started in: 1930
(a) Karachi (b) Lahore • All-India Muslim League December 30, 1906
(c) Delhi (d) Bombay It is clear that after the Quit India Movement, the
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Cabinet Mission was sent to India, whereas all the other
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. events given are before that.
579. Quit India movement was started in ___. 586. Quit India movement was launched at
(a) 1942 (b) 1945 the____session of the All India Congress
Committee.
(c) 1943 (d) 1944
(a) Calcutta (b) Lahore
RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-I) (c) Surat (d) Bombay
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
137
Ans. (d) : The Quit India Movement was started in the
Bombay session of the all India Congress Committee. 31. Mountbatten Plan/
This happened exactly seventeen years after the world Partition of India
famous Kakori incident during the Indian freedom
struggle which started on 08 August, 1942 in the whole 591. Which of the following events is known as the
country on the call of Mahatma Gandhi. Calcutta killings ?
(a) Quit India Movement
587. During the Quit India Movement, Aruna Asaf (b) Direct Action Day
Ali hoisted the National Congress Flag in : (c) Salt Satyagraha
(a) New Delhi (d) Bengal Satyagraha
(b) Goa RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) Calcutta (now Kolkata) Ans.(b) : In the modern history the event “Direct
(d) Bombay (now Mumbai) Action Day’’ is termed also in the name of Calcutta
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist killings It started due to, Muslim League’s withdrawal
from ‘Cabinet Mission Plan’’ and they started general
Ans. (d) : Aruna Asaf Ali, widely known as Grand Old strike and 16th Aug 1946 was termed as Direct Action
Lady hoisted the Indian National flag at the Gowalia Day. The League’s only demand was a divided India.
Tank maidan, Bombay during the Quit India Movement This created a huge chaos between masses and paved
in 1942. In this movement Gandhi gave a call to Do or way for lot of community killings.
Die. 592. On February 20, 1947, who announced that the
588. August Kranti is also known as the ______ power would be transferred to the Indians by
Movement? June 1948?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Clement Attlee
(a) Swadeshi (b) Home Rule
(c) Lord Mountbatten (d) Lord Wavell
(c) Khilafat (d) Quit India RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –14/06/2022 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : On February 20, 1947, Clement Attlee
Ans. (d) : The Quit India Movement is also known as announced that the power would be transferred to the
August Movement or August Kranti. Indians by June 1948. Clement Attlee was then the
589. The 78th anniversary of the Quit India Prime Minister of Britain.
Movement was observed on 593. Who was the founder of Khudai Khidmatgar
movement and strongly opposed the partition
(a) 8th August 2020 (b) 15th August 2018
of India and Pakistan in 1947.
(c) 5th August 2020 (d) 7th August 2019 (a) Mahatma Gandhi
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Ans. (a) : The 78th anniversary of Quit Indian Movement (c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
was celebrated on 8th August 2020. On 8th of August (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
1942 in order to eliminate the British rule Mahatma RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Gandhi launched the famous "Quit India Movement" Ans. (c): Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan who is also known
from the session of All India Congress Committee in as Bacha Khan and Frontier Gandhi. He founded the
Mumbai. The movement is also known as the "August Khudai Khidamatgar (Servant of God) movement in
revolution", as it was started in month of August. 1929. He strongly opposed the partition of India in
1947. He was also nicknamed as 'Badshah Khan' He
became the first non-citizen to be awarded Bharat Ratna
30. Provincial Election in 1987.
594. Which one of the following provision was a
590. Provincial Election were held in year ____ in part of the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
British India. (a) India will become a part of Britain
(a) 1925–26 (b) 1930–31 (b) India will be divided into two parts
(c) 1936–37 (d) 1939–40 (c) India will become a monarchy
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) All princely states will remain dependent on
British
Ans. (c): On the basis of Government of India Act, RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1935 provincial election were held in British India in
Ans. (b) : Major provisions of the Indian Independence
1936-37. Elections were held in 11 provinces. Out of Act 1947, which was drafted on the basis Mountbatten
these 11 provinces the Congress won absolute majority Plan, are:
in 5 provinces viz. Madras, Bihar and Odisha, Bombay, • The Act divided India into two new dominions– the
United Provinces, Central provinces. Where as in Sindh, Dominion of India and the Dominion of Pakistan.
North-West frontier province and Assam Congress • Partition of the Bengal Provision and the Punjab
formed a coalition government. Province into two new countries.
138
• An office of the Governor–General was made in each 600. When did India become a sovereign Republic?
of the two countries which represented the Crown. (a) 25 August 1950 (b) 26 August 1947
• Termination of the British Crown control over the (c) 26 January 1950 (d) 26 January 1948
Princely states. RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
• Legislative authority upon the respective Constituent Ans. (c): Though India became a free nation on August
Assemblies of India and Pakistan. 15, 1947, it declared itself a sovereign democratic and
595. India and Pakistan were divided into two republic state with the adoption of the constitution on
Independent nations through which 26 January 1950. The last meeting of Constituent
Constitutional Law? Assembly was held on 24 January 1950 AD.
(a) India Freedom Act 1947
(b) Pakistan Freedom Act 1947 32. The Constitutional
(c) Indian Partition Act 1947 Development of India
(d) Pakistan Partition Act 1947
RRB ALP & Tec. (09-08-18 Shift-I) 601. The Constitution of India was created under
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. 1946......... of the Constituent Assembly.
596. Where was Mahatma Gandhi on the day India (a) Cabinet Mission Plan
got Independence? (b) Cabinet Ministry Plan
(a) Rawalpindi (b) New Delhi (c) Cabinet Missionary Plan
(c) Calcutta (d) Pune (d) Cabinet Minister's Plan
Ans. (c) : In days of August 1947 away from the Ans. (a):The Cabinet Mission's aim was to discuss the
celebration of Independence, Gandhi choose to be in transfer of power from British to Indian leadership.
Kolkata with some of his followers to calm the rioters The Mission immediately presented a plan for the
down. Tryst with Destiny was an English language establishment of an interim government in India and the
speech delievered by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first PM of Constituent Assembly and Constitution formulation,
India, to the Indian Constituent Assembly in the which led to the formation of the Indian Constitution.
Parliament, on the evening of India's Independence, 602. Who is called the 'Father of Communal
towards midnight on 14 August 1947. Electorate' in India?
597. On which date the Partition of India was (a) Lord Curzon (b) Lord Morley
announced? (c) Lord Minto (d) Lord Hardinge
(a) 15 August, 1947 (b) 3 June, 1947 RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) 17 July, 1947 (d) 1 July, 1947 Ans. (c) : Lord Minto is known as the Father of
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Communal Electorate in India. This was due to the
Ans. (b):Partition of India was announced on 3 June introduction of the Indian Council Act of 1909 which is
also known as Morley- Minto Reform. It was instituted
1947. In February 1947 the British Government
to placate the Moderates (Congress) and introduces
announced that India would be granted independence
separate electorates on the basis of religion.
by June 1948. For the partition of India Mountbatten
plan was announced on 3 June 1947 in a joint 603. Which of the following was introduced to
conference with congress and the Muslim league. The separate electorates, to widen the gap between
partition of India was outlined in the Indian Hindus and Muslims?
Independence Act 1947 the two self governing (a) Diarchy
countries of India and Pakistan came into existence at (b) The Morely - Minto Reforms
midnight on 15 August 1947. (c) The Rowlatt Act
598. What was the time when India got (d) The Ilbert Bill
independence on 15 August 1947? RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Morning (b) Mid Evening Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) Mid Night (d) Noon 604. In India, the Communal Electorate system was
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist firstly started through.
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (a) Cripps Mission, 1942
599. When was the time British government agreed (b) Wavel Plan 1945
upon giving India independence? (c) Rowlet Act, 1919
(a) 1944 (b) 1945 (d) Morley Minto Reform, 1909
RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (d): British Prime Minister Clement R. Attlee told 605. In which year did the British Government
the House of Commons on 20 February, 1947 that the allow separate electorate for Muslims?
government intends to hand India over to the Indians (a) 1919 (b) 1935
not later than 30 June, 1948. Finally India got (c) 1909 (d) 1892
independence on 15 August 1947. RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
139
Ans. (c) : Lord Minto met with the Muslim delegation 610. Which Act of the British Parliament provided
in June 1906. The Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909 for responsible government in the provinces?
called for separate Muslim electorates, so Gandhi ji said (a) Act of 1935 (b) Act of 1909
that The Morley Minto reform damaged us completely. (c) Act of 1919 (d) Act of 1892
606. Which of the following was proposed by the RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
British Government with regards to Ans. (a) : The Act of 1935 of British Parliament
structuring the Indian Government in 1909? provided for responsible goverment in the provinces.
(a) Cripps Mission Salient Features of the Government of India Act, 1935
(b) Rowlatt Act were as follows:
(c) Morley-Minto Reforms • Abolition of provincial dyarchy and introduction of
(d) Wavell Plan dyarchy at centre.
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist • Abolition of Indian Council and introduction of an
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. advisory body in its place.
607. What was the Government of India Act 1935 • Provision for an All India Federation with British
India territories and princely states.
based on?
(a) The acceptance of the idea of a Constituent 611. Which party formed the government in the
Assembly to draft a constitution state of Punjab in Provincial election of 1937
(b) The principle of session of the British India under British-India rule?
provinces (a) Indian National Congress
(c) The acceptance of the independence of India (b) Krishak Praja Party
(d) The principle of a federation and (c) Unionist Party
parliamentary system (d) Muslim League
Ans. (d) : The Government of India Act of 1935 was Ans. (c) : As per the Government of India Act 1935, the
based on principles of federation and parliamentary elections were held in Feb 1937. In Punjab, the joint
system. As per the basis of federation, an All India government were formed by the Unionist party and the
Federation was created and the bicameralism was Muslim League. Out of 11 provinces, INC got majority
introduced in provinces which is a mandate of in provinces - Madras, Bihar, Odisha, Central Province
parliamentary feature. In India the system has been and United Province. In Mumbai also the INC led the
taken from Britain. formation of government.
608. Which Cabinet Mission proposed a Constituent 612. When did British enact the Inland emigration
Assembly to frame the Constitution of India? Act?
(a) The Cabinet Mission Plan 1949 (a) 1857 (b) 1859
(b) The Cabinet Mission Plan 1936 (c) 1856 (d) 1861
(c) The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) The Cabinet Mission Plan 1945 Ans. (b) : Under the Inland Emigration Act of 1859,
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist without permission, plantation labourers were not
allowed to leave tea gardens and, in reality, such
Ans. (c) : British Government announced the sending of permission was rarely granted to them.
a Cabinet Mission to India, in order to discuss the
transfer of power from the British government to the 613. Under which of the following act, the
Indian political leadership, with the aim of preserving plantation workers were not allowed to leave
India's unity and granting its independence. The Cabinet the tea gardens without permission?
Mission composed of three British Cabinet Ministers (a) Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Sir Pethick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. (b) Indian Contract Act, 1872
Alexander. It arrived in New Delhi on March 24, 1946 (c) Inland Emigration Act, 1859
and announced its recommendations on May 16, 1946. (d) Indian Slavery Act, 1843
609. Which of the following acts in India was based RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
on report of a committee headed by the British Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
Prime Minister Lord North? 614. Which of the following provinces had
(a) Government of India act 1858 maximum representation in the Constituent
(b) Charter's Act 1793 Assembly of India as on 31st December, 1947?
(c) Regulating Act 1773 (a) Madras (b) Bombay
(d) Pitts India Act 1784 (c) West Bengal (d) United Provinces
Ans. (c) : Regulating Act of 1773 was based on the Ans. (d) : Among the statewise membership of the
reports of Committee headed by the British Prime Constituent Assembly of India as on 31 December,
Minister Lord North. It was intended to overhaul the 1947, the maximum membership was of United
management of the East India Company's rule in India. Provinces i.e. 55.
140
615. Which of the following Acts ended the trade 619. The Britishers had introduced indirect
monopoly of the Company in India and opened elections system in India for the first time by
it to all British subjects except tea? which of the following acts?
(a) Indian Council Act, 1861 (a) 1956 (b) 1856
(b) Charter Act, 1813
(c) 1892 (d) 1982
(c) Regulating Act, 1773
(d) Government of India Act, 1935 RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (c): Under Indian Council Act, 1892 indirect
Ans. (b) : The Charter Act of 1813 passed by the election system was introduced in India for the first time.
British Parliament, renewed the East India Company's The act increases the number of additional or non-official
Charter for another 20 years. Provisions of the Charter members in the legislative council. The principle of
Act of 1813 were: representation was initiated through this act.
(1) East India Company's trade monopoly was ended 620. The post of Governor-General was created by?
except for the trade in tea opium and with China. (a) Government of India Act, 1935
(2) This act granted permission to the missionaries to
come to India and engage in religious proselytization. (b) Government of India Act, 1858
(c) Charter Act, 1813
616. Provincial autonomy was prescribed under the
Government of India Act of. (d) Charter Act, 1833
(a) 1947 (b) 1935 RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-I)
(c) 1937 (d) 1920 Ans. (d): Charter Act 1833 was the result of Industrial
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Revolution in England. By Charter Act of 1833
Ans. (b) : The Government of India Act was passed by Governor of Bengal converted into Governor-General
the British Parliament in August 1935. It was the of India. The first Governor General of India was
longest act enacted by the British Parliament at that William Bentinck(1828-35).
time. Provincial autonomy was introduced in the
Government of India Act, 1935. The Ministers of the 621. Provincial Autonomy was granted by ___.
provincial governments, according to it, were to be (a) Government of India Act, 1935
responsible to the legislature. The powers of the (b) Montagu - Chelmsford Report, 1919
legislature were increased. However, in certain matters (c) Government of India Act, 1919
like the Police, the government had the authority. (d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
617. Which was the first Act passed by the British RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
government to control and regulate the affairs
of the East India Company in India? Ans. (a):Provincial Autonomy was granted under the
(a) India Council Act of 1909 Government of India Act, 1935. The act gave more
(b) Regulating Act of 1773 autonomy to provinces. Diarchy was abolished at the
(c) Government of India Act of 1858 provincial levels. The act divided powers between
(d) Charter Act of 1853 centre and provinces in term of three list federal,
RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist provincial and concurrent list. Residuary powers were
given to the Viceroy. Government of India Act 1935
Ans. (b) : Regulating Act of 1773 was a legislation
passed by the British Parliament for the regulation of provided for the establishment of federal court in India.
the British East India Company in India, mainly in 622. In which year the Morley-Minto Reforms were
Bengal. The act provided for the appointment of a passed in British India?
Governor-General. As per this Warren Hasting was (a) 1919 (b) 1909
appointed as the Governor-General of the Bengal. (c) 1929 (d) 1939
Through this act a Supreme Court was established at
Calcutta with Sir Elijah Impel as the first Chief Justice RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-III)
618. Which is not true related with government of Ans. (b):Indian Council Act of 1909 is also called
India Act 1919? Morley-Minto Reforms which was named on John
(a) The Act had a separate preamble Morley Secretary of state of India and Lord Minto,
(b) This Act was made bicameral to central Viceroy of British India. The reforms was passed by
legislature British Parliament in 1909. This act got royal assent on
(c) Act provided for the establishment of a 25 May 1909. The Act enlarges the size of legislative
public service commission in India council both central and provincial. The elected
(d) The Act covered 20 years from 1919 to 1939 members were elected indirectly. The act introduced
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-I) communal representation in Indian politics.
Ans. (d): Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu- 623. The report of amendment of Indian
Chelmsford reforms) set up a bicameral legislature with Constitution is commonly known as the
two houses. This act provided for the first time Montague Chelmsford report. When was this
establishment of a public service commission in India. report published?
This act covered a period of 10 years only so the option
(d) is not true related with government of India act (a) 1918 (b) 1905
1919. It was set to be reviewed by the Simon (c) 1920 (d) 1910
Commission in 10 years. RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-I)
141
Ans. (a):On 20 August 1917, Edwin Montague who Ans. (b) : Lord Dalhousie, Governor General of India
was the secretary of state for India presented the historic devised the policy of Doctrine of Lapse. The tenure of
Montagu Declaration (also known a August Lord Dalhousie was between 1848 and 1856.
Declaration) in British Parliament. This declaration 629. The first medical college in India was
proposed the increased participation of Indians in the established during the period of _______.
administration and development of self governing (a) Lord Curzon
institutions in India. This report was published on 8th (b) Lord Mayo
July 1918.
(c) Lord William Bentinck
624. In which year Pitt's India Act was passed? (d) Lord Cornwallis
(c) 1783 (d) 1793 Ans. (c) : The first medical college (Calcutta medical
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III) college) in India was established during the period of
Ans. (c) : Pitt's India Act was passed in 1784. It further Lord William Bentinck in 1835. It is one of the oldest
demarcated political and commercial matters of existing hospital in Asia
company. 630. Lord Dalhousie, was Governor-General of
India during which period?
33. Governors/Governors (a) 1757 to 1810 (b) 1723 to 1734
General/Viceroys) (c) 1813 to 1830 (d) 1848 to 1856
625. Who among the following was the last viceroy Ans. (d) : Lord Dalhousie served as Governor-General
in India? of India from 1848 to 1856. He was the youngest
(a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Mountbatten Governor-General of India. He assumed charge at the
age of 36. Major works of Dalhousie are as below-
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Wavell
1. Dalhousie's policy of annexation
2. Annexation of Punjab and lower Burma
Ans. (b) : Lord Mountbatten was the last viceroy of 3. Doctrine of Lapse
British India. After independence, he became the first 4. Annexation of Oudh
Governor-General of independent India. Lord Canning
5. Dalhousie's domestic reforms including the
served as the country's first viceroy while Chakravarti
introduction of railways and telegraphs.
Rajagopalachari was the only Indian after independence
to hold the position of viceroy of India. 631. Who among the following Governor-Generals
introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
626. In which year was India's first complete census
(a) Lord Bentinck (b) Lord Auckland
operation undertaken?
(c) Lord Hardinge (d) Lord Dalhousie
(a) 1877 (b) 1881
(c) 1875 (d) 1879
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (d) : Lord Dalhousie who was Governor-General
in India from 1848 to 1856 devised a policy that came
Ans. (b) : The Indian Census is the largest single source to be known as the 'Doctrine of Lapse'. The doctrine
of various statistical information on various declared that if an Indian ruler died without a male heir,
characteristics of the people of India. The first official his kingdom would lapse and become part of company's
census in India was done in 1881 under Lord Ripon The territory.
first census was conducted non-synchronously in
632. _______ was appointed as the first Surveyor
different part of India in 1972, under the rule of Lord
General of India in the year 1815.
Mayo.
(a) James Rennell (b) George Everest
627. Who was the Viceroy of British India when the (c) Thomas Adams (d) Colin Mackenzie
Rowlatt Act was passed?
(a) Lord Reading (b) Lord Chelmsford
Ans. (d) : Colin Mackenzie was appointed as surveyor
(c) Lord Canning (d) Lord Curzon
General of Madras Presidency in 1810, but these posts
RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-III) were abolished in 1815 and Mackenzie was made the
Ans. (b) : Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of British first Surveyor General of India.
India when the Rowlatt Act was passed. The Rowlatt 633. In 1851, who among the following described the
Act was passed in March 1919 by the Imperial Central kingdom of Awadh as 'a cherry that will drop
Legislative Council. into our mouth one day'?
628. Which Governor-General of India devised the (a) Robert Clive (b) Lord Dalhousie
policy of Doctrine of Lapse? (c) William Bentinck (d) Warren Hastings
(a) Lord Ripon RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
(b) Lord Dalhousie Ans. (b) : In 1851 Governer-General Lord Dalhousie
(c) Lord William Bentinck described the kingdom of Awadh as, "a Cherry that will
(d) Lord Canning drop into our mouth one day" and five years later, in
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-II) 1956 the kingdom was formally annexed to the British
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Empire. The policies of Lord Dalhousie to ex-pand the (c) Lord Ellenborough, Maharaja Ranjit Singh,
British Empire were as follows- Shuja-ud-Daula
1. Policy of annexation (d) Lord Auckland, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Shah
2. Doctrine of Lapse Shuja
3. Introduction of Railways and Telegraphs. RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
634. The kingdom of Awadh was formally annexed Ans. (d) : In first Afghan war (1839-42), against, the
by the British in the year____. Afghan Chief Dost Muhammed Khan, Lord Auckland
(a) 1856 (b) 1805 signed a tripartite treaty in 1838 with Shah Suja (Prince
(c) 1801 (d) 1897 of Afghanistan) and Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh. British no
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II) longer recognized Dost Muhammad as ruler and were
Ans. (a) : On 7th February 1856, Lord Dalhousie committed to putting Shah Shuja on the throne of
Annexed Wajid Ali Shah's kingdom Awadh on the Kabul. This could only be achived by war. Although
account of alleged internal misrule. Ranjit Singh refused to take part in the actual invasion,
the British army marched through sindh, entered
The Doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy
southern Afghanistan and rapidly occupied Kandhar and
followed widely by Lord Dalhousie when he was
Kabul in 1839. Shah Shuja installed as king, while Dost
India's Governor-General from 1848 to 1856.
Muhammad surrendered the next year to be sent as
States Annexed by Year of Annexation prisoner to Calcutta.
Doctrine of Lapse
638. Which among the following was the capital city
Satara 1848 of British India (1773-1911)?
Jaitpur 1849 (a) Delhi (b) Calcutta
Sambhalpur 1849 (c) Lucknow (d) Bombay
Baghat 1850 RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Udaipur 1852 Ans. (b) : In 1773, when Calcutta was announced as the
Jhansi 1853 capital of British India, Warren Hastings, the first and
most famous of the British Governor-General of India
Nagpur 1854 moved all important offices from Murshidabad, the
635. The Government of India Act, 1919 was passed former capital of Bengal during Mughal period to
by the then Viceroy of India, on the Calcutta. The city was India's capital under the British
recommendation of _______. Period from 1773 until 1911, when the capital was
(a) Lord Elgin (b) Lord Linlithgow moved to New Delhi. The foundation of the new
(c) Edwin Montague (d) Charles I capital, Delhi was laid on December 12, 1911 by King
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II) George V during Delhi Durbar.
Ans. (c) : The Government of India Act, 1919 was 639. Name the person who was appointed as the
passed by the then Viceroy Lord Chelmsford (1916-21) first Surveyor-General of India in 1815.
also known as Montague-Chelmsford Reforms. The act (a) Ottoman (b) Bernier
was based on the recommendations of a report tabled by (c) Abul Fazal (d) Colin Mackenzie
the then secretary of state, Edwin Montague. Dyarchy RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
was introduced in the country by this Act.
Ans. (d) : In 1815 Colin Mackenzie was appointed as
636. Who introduced the Vernacular Press Act in the first Surveyor-General of India. He holds this post
India? from 1815 to 1821. The Surveyor General of India is
(a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Dalhousie the Head of Department of Survey of India. The East
(c) Lord Lytton (d) Lord Willingdon India Company appointed James Rennell to survey the
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Bengal Presidency in 1767.
Ans. (c) : Lord Lytton was the Viceroy of India from 640. Who was the first Viceroy of India?
1876 to 1880 AD. He passed the Vernacular Press Act, (a) William Bentinck (b) Robert Clive
1878 that authorised the government to confiscate (c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Canning
newspapers that printed 'seditious material'. He also RRB Group-D 19-09-2018 (Shift-I)
passed the Arms Act, 1878 that prohibited Indians
from carrying weapons of any kind without licenses. Ans. (d): Lord Canning tenure was from 1856 to 1862
He conducted the grand Delhi Durbar in 1877 AD. He was appointed as last Governor-General of
spending huge amount of money at a time when India and first Viceroy of India. During his tenure
people were dying of hunger. Government of India Act, 1858 was passed. The
important event during his tenure was the successful
637. Who were the signatories of the Tripartite suppression of revolt of 1857.
Treaty signed in 1838 against Dost Muhammad
Khan? 641. Who was the first Viceroy of India.
(a) Charles Metcalfe, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, (a) Lord Wellesly (b) Lord Canning
Shah Shuja (c) Lord Cornawales (d) Lord Mayo
(b) Lord Auckland, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
Shuja-ud-Daula Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
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642. In which year was the title 'Viceroy' given to 648. Who was the last Governor General of India?
'Governor-General' of India? (a) Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
(a) 1876 (b) 1857 (b) Warren Hastings
(c) 1905 (d) 1858 (c) Louis Mountbatten
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) Edward law
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
643. Who became the first Viceroy of India? 649. Who was the Viceroy of British India at the
(a) Lord Canning (b) Lord Elgin time India became independent in 1947 ?
(c) Lord Cornwallis (d) Lord Ripon (a) Lord Willingdon (b) Lord Mountbatten
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Lord Irwin (d) Lord Linlithgow
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
644. Who became the last Governor-General and Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
first Viceroy of India during the rule of the 650. Before the Indian Constitution came into
British crown? existence _ was the Governor-General of India.
(a) Lord Canning (a) C. Rajagopalachari (b) Lord Mountbatten
(b) Sir John Macpherson (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (d) Lord Wavell
(c) Lord William Bentinck RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(d) Lord Dalhousie Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 651. Who replaced Lord Mountbatten was
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. Governor General of India?
(a) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
645. In 1861, Archaeological Survey of India was
founded by: (b) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
(a) Alexander Cunningham (b) Girish Kumar (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Jayanti Patnaik (d) Saurabh Kumar (d) C. Rajagopalachari
Ans. (a) : The Archaeological Survey of India was
founded by Alexender Cunningham in 1861 AD who 652. ____was the summer capital of British.
was also the first Director General of it. It is a nodal (a) Dalhousie (b) Ooty
body for research and studies of archaeological places (c) Shimla (d) Darjeeling
and architecture. The present Director General of the RRB Group-D 04-12-2018 (Shift-II)
institution is V. Vidyavathi. Ans. (c): Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. In
646. Name the first Indian to Join viceroy's 1864, Shimla was declared as summer capital of British
executive council. India by Sir John Lawrence. After Independence Shimla
(a) Bhupendra Nath Mitra became the capital of Punjab and was later named the
(b) Satyendra Prasad Sinha capital of Himachal Pradesh. The British moved from
Calcutta to their summer capital Shimla between April
(c) Satish Ranjan Das
to October every year.
(d) Tej Bahadur Sapru
653. Who devised the policy of Doctrine of Lapse?
(a) Lord Hastings (b) General Dyer
Ans. (b) : According to a provision of Indian Council (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Clive
Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) made a provision
of nominating an Indian member to viceroy's executive
council. As a result Satyendra Prasad Sinha was Ans. (c) : Doctrine of lapse, in Indian history, is
nominated as a law maker. formula devised by Lord Dalhousie, Governor-General
of India (1848–56), to deal with questions of succession
647. Who was the first Governor-General of to Hindu Indian states. According to Hindu law, an
Independent India? individual or a ruler without natural heirs could adopt a
(a) C Rajagopalachari person who would then have all the personal and
(b) Warren Hastings political rights of a son. Dalhousie asserted the
(c) Lord Mountbatten paramount power’s right of approving such adoptions
(d) Lord William Bentinck and of acting at discretion in their absence in the case of
RPF SI 24.12.2018 (Shift - I) dependent states. The first states that was annexed
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist under this policy was Satara in 1848 AD.
RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 654. Which of the following was adopted by Lord
Ans. (c) : Lord Mountbatten (1974-1948) was the first Dalhousie to annex Indian states?
Governor-General and last Viceroy of Independent (a) Policy of Subsidiary Alliance
India. It is significant that, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (b) The Doctrine of Lapse
(1948-1950) was the last Governor-General of India, (c) Policy of Permanent Settlement
before the office was permanently abolished in 1950. (d) Rowlatt Act
He was also independent India's first Indian Governor RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
General. Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
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655. Name the reform that was introduced during 661. Who was considered as 'Father of All India
the term of Lord Dalhousie in the year 1848? Services'?
(a) Widow Remarriage (a) Lala Lajpat Rai
(b) Prohibition of Sati (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) Doctrine of Lapse (c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(d) Morley-Minto Reforms (d) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b) : Independent India's first Home Minister
Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the administrative
656. Who among the following is called the 'Father probationary officers on 21st April 1947, in Metcalfe
of Local Self Government' in India? house. Since that day 21st April has been celebrated as
(a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Minto 'Civil Services Day' in India. Sardar Patel is considered
(c) Lord Mayo (d) Lord Curzon as the founder of civil services of independent India and
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist is credited with the title of Guardian Sage of civil
Ans. (a) : Lord Ripon is considered as the "Father of services in India. He termed the civil servants as 'the
Local Self Government in India". He initiated the steelframe of India'.
proposal of a local self government which in future 662. Which of the following Viceroy of India did
decided the shape of municipal rule in India. take initiative to create elected local
657. The first passenger train in Indian ran government bodies?
between____ and _____ in the year 1853. (a) Lord Irwin (b) Lord Reading
(a) Pune, Thane (b) Pune, Goa (c) Lord Rippon (d) Lord Wavell
(c) Bombay, Pune (d) Bombay, Thane RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : Lord Rippon was the Viceroy of India who
took the initiative to create elected local government
Ans. (d) : On 16th April 1853, the first passenger train
bodies. Local government is government at the village
ran between Bombay and Thane covering a distance of
and district level. It was the 74th amendment to the
34 km. Lord Dalhousie was the British Governor- Constitution of India in 1992 that brought constitutional
General who introduced railways in India. He served as validity to municipal or local governments. Important
Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856 AD. development during the time period of Lord Rippon-
658. Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act- 1882
Railways'? First Factories Act -1881
(a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Minto Ilbert Bill controversy - 1883
(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Irwin Hunter Commission for Education - 1882
RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 663. Who was the Governor-General at the time of
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. sepoy mutiny?
659. Who was the Viceroy of India when Gandhiji (a) Lord Canning (b) Lord Cornwallis
called for Dandi Yatra ? (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Hastings
(a) Lord Willington (b) Lord Reading RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Lord Wavell (d) Lord Irwin Ans. (a) : At the time of sepoy mutiny (1857) Lord
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Canning was the Governor-General of India. The revolt
Ans. (d) : Lord Irwin (1926-1931) was the Viceroy of failled against the British India Company. The reason
behind this revolt included, the Doctrine of Lapse and
India when Gandhiji called for Dandi March. imperialism. During the time period of Lord Canning,
660. Who among the following was instrumental in Universities were built in Kolkata, Madras and
promoting English education in India? Mumbai.
(a) William Carey 664. Who described the kingdom of Awadh as 'A
(b) Charles Wood cherry that will drop into our mouth one day'?
(c) Thomas Babington Macaulay (a) Waren Hastings (b) Lord Wellesley
(d) James Mill (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Curzon
Ans. (c) : On 2nd February 1835, British historian and Ans. (c) : Lord Dalhousie described the kingdom of
politician Thomas Babington Macaulay presented his Awadh as 'A cherry that will drop into our mouth one
‘Minute on Indian Education’ that sought to establish day". He said this in 1851. In 1856, Awadh was
the need to impart English education to Indian ‘natives’. formally annexed to the British Empire under the terms
Macaulay’s proposals were officially sanctioned in of the Doctrine of Lapse on the grounds of alleged
March 1835. In 1837, English was made the court internal misrule.
language. In 1844, high government posts were open to Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856): Opened the first Railway
Indians. Wood’s Despatch in 1854 regularised British line from Bombay to Thane in 1853 AD, initiated the
efforts for education in India and known as 'Magna- Doctrine of Lapse, established Postal system, Passed
Carta' of english education in India. Widow Remarriage Bill.
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665. Which kingdom was called ''a cherry" by Ans. (c) : Robert Clive was the first British Governor of
Governor General Lord Dalhousie? the Bengal Presidency. He is credited along with
(a) Kingdom of Awadh Warren Hastings for laying the foundation of British
(b) Kingdom of Gwalior Rule in India. Robert Clive finally left India in 1767.
(c) Kingdom of Vijaynagara 671. Name the Viceroy of India who was associated
(d) Kingdom of Jhansi with the controversial Ilbert Bill during the
RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Indian freedom struggle.
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. (a) Lord Mayo (b) Lord Ripon
666. Which reform movement took place during the (c) Lord Lansdowne (d) Lord Dufferin
term of Lord William Bentinck in the year RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1829? Ans. (b) : The Ilbert Bill Controversy (1883-84),
(a) Prohibition of Sati Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act (1882), the first
(b) Doctrine of lapse Factory Act (1881), Government resolution on Local
(c) Widow remarriage Self-Government (1882) and Hunter Commission on
(d) Morley Minto Reforms Education (1882) are associated with Lord Ripon
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (1880-1884). Point to be noted is that, the Ilbert Bill
Ans. (a) : Lord William Bentinck served as Governor provided for the trial of British or European persons by
General of India in the year 1828-1835 AD. Sati Pratha Indians, and sought equality between British and Indian
was prohibited under the 17th Regulation of 1829. The judges in the country. But when white opposition forced
regulation was first enacted in Bengal Presidency. Later the government to withdraw the bill Indian were
in 1830, it was enacted in Bombay and Madras enraged. The event highlighted the racial attitudes of the
Presidencies. During his tenure- Abolition of Sati British in India.
Pratha, Abolition of discrimination in government 672. Who was the Governor-General of Bengal
services, made English to be medium of education was when the Permanent Settlement was
carried out. Bentinck was the first who appointed introduced in 1793?
Divisional Commissioner. (a) Robert Francis (b) Warren Hastings
667. Who was the Governor General of India (c) Charles Cornwallis (d) William Hodges
between 1848 and 1856? RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Lord Dalhousie Ans. (c) : The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was
(b) Lord Warren Hastings brought into effect by the East India Company headed
(c) Lord William Bentinck by the Governor - General Lord Cornwallis in 1793.
(d) Lord Minto This was basically an agreement between East India
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Company and the Zamindars to fix the land revenue.
Ans. (a) : 673. Which of the following Viceroy of India did
Governor General Term of office take the initiative to create elected local
Lord Dalhousie 1848-1856 government bodies?
Lord Warren Hastings 1773-1785 (a) Lord Rippon (b) Lord Irwin
Lord William Bentinck 1828-1835 (c) Lord Reading (d) Lord Wavell
Lord Minto 1807-1813 RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
668. Who is known as the 'Father of Civil Services' Ans. (a) : In the year 1870, Lord Mayo gave the power
in India? and responsibilities to local institutions, for growth and
(a) Charles Cornwallis (b) Mahatma Gandhi development. After that Lord Ripon followed and
(c) Warren Hastings (d) Robert Clive extended the same policy and in 1882, Lord Ripon gave
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist a democratic structure to the local bodies.
Ans. (a) : Charles Cornwallis is known as 'The Father 674. Who was the Governor-General at the time of
of Civil Service' in India. He reformed and modernized Sepoy Mutiny?
Indian Civil Services and introduced covenanted and (a) Lord Canning (b) Lord Hastings
uncovenanted civil service in India. (c) Lord Cornwallis (d) Lord Dalhousie
669. Who was known as the father of Civil services RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
in British India? Ans. (a) : At the time of Sepoy Mutiny, the Governor
(a) Charles Cornwallis (b) Wellesley General was Lord Canning. The Sepoy Mutiny was a
(c) Dalhousie (d) Warren Hastings result of series of contemporary causes but the use of
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist "Enfield rifles" was a famous one.
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. 675. Who was the Viceroy when the Royal
670. When did Lord Clive finally return to England Commission on Civil Services was formed in
from India? 1912 ?
(a) 1766 (b) 1765 (a) Lord Curzon (b) Lord Dufferin
(c) 1767 (d) 1764 (c) Lord Hardinge (d) Lord Irwin
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Ans. (c) : Lord Hardinge was the Viceroy when the Ans. (b) : Lord Mountbatten was the first GOVERNOR
Royal Commission on Civil Services was formed in GENERAL of Independent India in 1947. India and
1912. During Hardinge's administration, King George- Pakistan were partitioned under the plan prepared by
V and the Queen Mary visited India in 1911 AD and him known as Mountbatten Plan where as Chakravarti
their coronation ceremony was gorgeously proclaimed Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor General
at the Delhi Durbar. of Independent India.
676. One of the greatest social reforms of abolition 681. Who was the Governor General of India after
the independence?
of the 'Sati' system in India was done by
(a) Louis Mountbatten (b) Archibald Wavell
Governor-General ...............
(c) Victor Hope (d) Freeman Thomas
(a) Lord Cornwallis
(b) Sir Charles Metcalfe
(c) Lord William Bentinck
682. Which Viceroy of British India organised the
(d) Lord Macauley
statistical survey of India?
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Lord Mayo (b) Lord Canning
Ans. (c) : Lord William Bentinck (1828-35) was the (c) Lord Auckland (d) Lord Dalhousie
first Governor General of India. He was often regarded RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
as the father of Modern Western Education in India. He Ans. (a) : The Indian Statistical Survey was held during
abolished Sati-Pratha is 1829 with the companion Raja the tenure of Lord Mayo (1869-72). He was the founder
Ram Mohan Roy. of financial decentralization. In India in 1872 also the
677. Which among the following viceroys first census was held during his tenure. He was murdered
announced the vague offer of 'Dominion Status' by an Afghan (Sher Ali Afridi) in Andaman & Nicobar
for India in 1929? 683. Subsidiary Alliance, through which the British
(a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Irwin were responsible for protecting their Indian
(c) Lord Cornwallis (d) Lord Canning allies from external and internal threats to
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist their power, was devised by:
(a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Curzon
Ans. (b) : The demand for Colonial Swaraj (Dominion (c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Bentinck
status) was first raised by the Indian National Congress RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
in 1908 AD. At the time it mean that Indian should be
given the right of self-government in internal affairs, as Ans. (c) : The Subsidiary Alliance System, through which
the British were responsible for protecting their Indian
was enjoyed by Canada under the British Empire. But allies from external and internal threats to their power,
British Government did not accept this demand. Later was devised by Lord Wellesley. Subsidiary Alliance was
on October 31, 1929 Lord Irwin announced the proposal a system of land revenue introduced by Lord Wellesley in
of Dominion state. But it did not give a clear definition 1798.Wellesley, as Governor of Madras (now Chennai)
of the nature of Colonial Swaraj. and Governor-General of Bengal (both 1797–1805),
678. Which Viceroy of India proposed the greatly enlarged the British Empire in India.
Vernacular Press Act? 684. In 1798, who became the Governor-General
(a) Lord Reading (b) Lord Lawrence and built a massive palace, Government House,
(c) Lord Lytton (d) Lord Mayo for himself in Calcutta?
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Lord Clive (b) Lord Bentinck
(c) Lord Cornwallis (d) Lord Wellesley
Ans. (c) : Lord Lytton who was Viceroy of India from
1876-1880 AD. He had proposed Vernacular Press Act,
1878 that authorized the government to confiscate Ans. (d) : In 1798, Lord Welleseley became the Governor
newspapers that printed 'seditious material'. The act was General. He built a massive Palace, called Government
House for himself in Calcutta, a building that was expected
also called Gagging Act. He also passed the Arms Act to convey the authority of the British. Government house is
1878 that prohibited Indians from carrying weapons of now known as Raj Bhavan of Kolkata.
any kind without licenses. Lord Ripon (1880-1884)
685. Which of the following was the Governor-
repealed this Vernacular Press Act.
General of India?
679. Which Governor General of India proposed the (a) Maulana Azad
Vernacular Press Act in 1878? (b) C. Rajagopalachari
(a) Lord Minto (b) Lord Hardinge (c) B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Lord Lytton (d) Lord Chelmsford (d) Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel
RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB JE - 02/06/2019 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b):Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known
680. Who was the first Governor-General of as Raja ji was independent India's first Indian Governor
Independent India? General and he was also the first and last Indian
Governor General. He was born on 10 December 1878
(a) C Rajagopalachari (b) Lord Mountbatten in Madras. When Gandhi ji led the Dandi March in
(c) Sardar Patel (d) BR Ambedkar 1930, C. Rajagopalachari also carried out a similar
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist march at Vedaranyam in Madras Presidency.
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686. Robert Clive introduced a dual government in Baghat - 1850
____ under which Mir Zafar was once again Udaipur - 1852
became the Nawab of Bengal. Jhansi - 1853
(a) Bihar (b) Awadh Nagpur - 1854
(c) Odisha (d) Bengal Awadh - 1856
691. Who had introduced Doctrine of Lapse?
Ans. (d): When Robert Clive came back to India in year (a) Lord Curzon (b) Lord Mountbatten
1765 as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Bengal
he introduced dual government in Bengal and it was (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Robert Clive
continued till 1772. Under Dual Government Mir Jafar RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
was once again appointed the Nawab of Bengal at the Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
place of Mir Qasim in 1763 AD. Under dual 692. ____ who took the charge of Governor General
government system the administration of Bengal was in 1848, introduced 'Doctrine of Lapse'?
brought under the direct control of British and Nawab (a) Lord Wellesley (b) Lord William
remained as the mere pensioners of the East India
Company. (c) Lord Cornwallis (d) Lord Dalhousie
687. The Subsidiary Alliance was one of the most
important policies practiced to expand British Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
territory in India, which was introduced by 693. Which of the following is associated with
______. 'Doctrine of Lapse'?
(a) Lord William (b) Lord Dalhousie (a) Lord Irvin (b) Lord Dalhousie
(c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Cornwallis (c) Lord Salisbury (d) Lord Canning
Ans. (c): Subsidiary Alliance system was non- Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
intervention policy used by Lord Wellesley to establish
British Empire in India. The term 'Subsidiary Alliance' 694. ____had stared Indian civil services in 1793.
was actualy introduced for the first time by French (a) Robert Clive (b) Lord Cornwallis
Governor Dupleix. Subsidiary alliance was accepted by (c) Sir John Shore (d) Lord Harding
the states are:- Hyderabad (1798), Mysore (1799), RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-I)
Tanjor (1799), Awadh (1801) etc. Ans. (b):On 12 September 1786 Lord Cornwallis
688. The Subsidiary Alliance was a non-intervention became the Governor General of Bengal. Under his
policy devised by ............. in 1798. guidance the Cornwallis Code was developed which
(a) Lord Irwin (b) Lord Bentinck contained provision for governing the civil, policing and
(c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Cornwallis judiciary administration in British India. He started
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Indian Civil Services in 1793 and he is known as 'Father
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. of Indian Civil Service'. Civil Service day is celebrated
on 21 April every year. He introduced permanent
689. What was the name of the Viceroy who settlement of land revenue in Bengal and other parts of
inaugurated New Delhi as the new capital of
India.
India in year 1931?
(a) Lord Curzon (b) Lord Wellesley 695. Which of the following is called as 'father of
(c) Lord Irwin (d) Lord Cornwallis Indian Civil Service'?
RRB Group-D 17-09-2018 (Shift-II) (a) Lord Cornwallis
Ans. (c): The grand city of New Delhi, designed by Sir (b) Warren Hastings
Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker after its (c) Lord Wellesley
completion, it was officially inaugurated in February (d) Lord William Bentinck
1931 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin. The foundation of RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)
the new capital was laid on December 12, 1911 by King Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question.
George V during Delhi Durbar.
696. In 1781, the first Governor General of India,
690. Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by ___. Warren Hastings had established a Madrasa in
(a) Lord Cornwallis (b) Lord Dalhousie ____ for the study and teaching of Muslim law.
(c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Hastings (a) Mumbai (b) Delhi
RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-II) (c) Bihar (d) Calcutta
Ans. (b):Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-III)
Dalhousie (1848-1856). According to this, if an Indian RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I)
ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would lapse
RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-III
and would became a part of the East India Company
territory. The states which were annexed under this Ans. (d): In 1781, the first Governor-General of India,
policy are as follows. Warren Hastings had established a Madrasa in Calcutta
Satara - 1848 for the study and teaching of Muslim law. However the
Jaitpur - 1849 first official Governor-General of India was William
Sambhalpur - 1849 Bentinck (1833).
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697. Who was the Governor-General of India 702. Who was appointed as first Governor General
during the formation of the Indian National of Bengal?
Congress? (a) William Behtick (b) Warren Hasting
(a) Lord Chelmsford (b) Lord Dalhousie (c) Lord Mayo (d) Robert clive
(c) Lord Dufferin (d) Lord Canning
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
RRB J.E.-2014
Ans. (c): Indian National Congress was formed in 1885 Ans. (b) : Warren Hastings was appointed as the first
by British Officer A.O. Hume. First session of Congress Governor General of Bengal. He served during 1772-
was held on 28 December 1885 in Bombay. During the 1785.
formation of Indian National Congress, Lord Dufferin 703. In whose tenure Factory Act of 1881 was
(1884-1888) was the Governor General of India. passed?
698. Who formed Archaeological Survey of India? (a) Dufferin (b) Ripon
(a) Alexander Cunningham (c) Mayo (d) Litton
(b) William Jones RPF Constable 03.02.2019 (Shift - I)
(c) Jems Banges
(d) N.P. Chakravarti Ans. (b) : The first Factory Act of 1881 was passed
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist during tennure of Lord Ripon, in order to conserve
health and to improve the working condition of young
Ans. (a):Archaeological Survey of India was
established by Alexander Cunningham in 1861 AD. labours.
During the time of Lord Curzon the Ancient 704. Who among the following is known as
Monuments Preservation Act of 1904 was passed. "liberotor of Indian press"
Archaeological Department was established under this (a) Lord (b) Lord Litton
Act. Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian (c) Charles Metcalfe (d) Charles Wood
government agency attached to the ministry of Culture.
RPF Constable 03.02.2019 (Shift - I)
Note - Asiatic Society was established by William
Jones in 1784 AD. Ans. (c) : Charles Metcalfe is known as the liberator of
699. Which Governor General had passed Bengal Indian press.
Sati Regulation 1829?
(a) Edward law 34. Statement/Slogan/Titles
(b) Lord William Bentinck
(c) Sir Henry Harding 705. Who among the following freedom fighters has
(d) William Butterworth Belle been honoured with the title of 'The Iron Man
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd of India' ?
Ans. (b):The Bengal Sati Regulation was passed by the (a) Ram Manohar Lohia (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Lord William Bentinck (1828-1835), the then Governor (c) Vallabhbhai Patel (d) Vithalbhai Patel
General. With the help of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Sati RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-III)
Pratha was abolished by Regulation 17 in 1829 AD.
Bentinck was the first Governor General by Charter Act Ans.(c) : Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel persuaded almost
1833. every princely state to accede to India. His commitment
700. Who was the Governor General of to national integration in the newly independent country
Independent of India? was uncompromising earning him the sobriquet ''Iron
(a) Raja ji (b) Lord Mountbatten Man of India''.
(c) Rajendra Prasad (d) Lord Wavell 706. Who is remembered as 'Deshbandu', who
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist served as the President of the Indian National
Ans. (b):Chakravarti Rajagopalachari was the first and Congress for the session in 1922 and co-
last Indian Governor General of independent India from founded the Swaraj Party with Motilal Nehru?
June 1948 to 26 January 1950. (a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
701. During the time of which Governor General (b) Chittaranjan Das
India's Independent Movement, Sepoy mutiny (c) Lala Lajpat Rai
was started. (d) Aurobindo Ghosh
(a) Lord Ellen borough (b) Lord Harding
(c) Lord Bentinck (d) Lord Canning RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : Chittranjan Das is popularly known as
Ans. (d): 'Deshbandhu', who served as the President of the Indian
Governor General Event/Work National Congress for the session in 1922 and co-
Lord Ellenborough – Banned Slavery founded the Swaraj Party in 1923 with Motilal Nehru.
Chittranjan Das was an Indian freedom fighter, political
Lord Harding – Ban of Human sacrifice activist and lawyer during the Indian movement and the
Lord Bentinck – Abolition of Sati Pratha political Guru of Indian freedom fighter Neta Subhas
Lord Canning – Revolt of 1857 Chandra Bose.
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707. Which great freedom fighter was known as (a) C F Andrews
Deshbandhu? (b) Michael Madhusudan Dutt
(a) Chitaranjan Das (c) Lord Russell
(b) Aurobindo Ghosh (d) William Pitt
(c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Ans. (a) : Charles Freer Andrews was an Anglican
RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist priest and Christian missionary, educator and social
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. reformer, and an activist for Indian Independence. He
became a close friend of Rabindranath Tagore and
708. Who said the following when laying the
Mahatma Gandhi and identified with the Indian
foundation stone ceremony of Banaras Hindu
liberation struggle. Andrews was affectionately
University, "There is no salvation for India
dubbed Christ's Faithful Apostle by Gandhi, based on
unless you strip yourself of this jewellery and his initials, C.F. Andrews for his contributions to the
hold it in trust for your country men in Indian independence movement, Gandhi and his
India."? students at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, named him
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Deenabandhu, or "Friend of the Poor".
(b) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
713. Who described Mahatma Gandhi as "The
(c) Annie Basant great soul in Beggar's grab"?
(d) Mahatma Gandhi (a) Winston Churchill
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Rabindranath Tagore
Ans. (d) : In February 1916, Mahatma Gandhi was (c) Pherozeshah Mehta
invited to speak at the laying of foundation stone of the (d) Surendranath Banerjee
Banaras Hindu University (BHU). At there Mahatma RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Gandhi said that 'There is no salvation for India unless
you strip because yourself of this jewellery and hold it Ans. (b) : Rabindranath Tagore defined Mahatma
in trust for your country men in India. Lord Hardinge, Gandhi as "The Great Soul in Beggar's grab". The
the Viceroy, has came specially to lay the foundation statement was delivered by him on Gandhi's return to
stone of BHU. BHU was founded by Madan Mohan India.
Malaviya on 4 February 1916. 714. Who said the following words: 'Indian
nationalism is an elite phenomenon, a creation
709. Name the advocate of Sampoorna Kranti (total
of lawyers and doctors and landlords'.
revolution) in India?
(a) Rajendra Prasad
(a) Jayprakash Narayan (b) Jyotiba Phule
(b) Pt Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) V.P. Singh (d) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Set-2, Red Paper)
(d) Mahatma Gandhi
Ans. (a) : Jayaprakash Narayan was the great Gandhian RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
socialist leader who raised his famous slogan
Sampoorna Kranti (Total Revolution) in a speech at a Ans. (d) : Mahatma Gandhi first major public
huge rally in Patna on 5 June 1974, total revolution was appearance in India was at opening of Banaras Hindu
also known as Bihar movement. University (BHU) in 1916. During his speech, Gandhiji
charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the
710. Who coined the slogan 'Total Revolution"? laboring poor sections of our society. Gandhiji speech at
(a) Narendra Modi one level was a statement of the fact that Indian
(b) Jayaprakash Narayan nationalism was an elite phenomenon in which lawyers,
(c) Ram Manohar Lohia doctors and landlords were mostly involved.
(d) Mahatma Gandhi 715. During which of the following movements did
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Mahatma Gandhi give the slogan 'Do or Die'?
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. (a) The Home Rule Movement
711. Who was known as 'Badshah Khan' in Indian (b) The Non-Cooperation Movement
history? (c) Quit India Movement
(a) Khan Abdul Gaffar khan (d) Gadar Movement
(b) Abul Kalam Azad RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Aurangzeb Ans. (c) : The slogan 'Do or Die' is associated with
(d) Bahadur Shah Mahatma Gandhi. The slogan came into existence
RPF Constable 05.02.2019 during the Quit India Movement initiated by Gandhiji
on 8 August 1942.
Ans. (a) : Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan was known as
"Badshah Khan." He was also known as Frontier 716. Which one of the following is NOT correctly
Gandhi and Bacha Khan. He was the founder Khudai matched?
Khidmatgar movement in 1929 AD. (a) "Do or Die'' - Lala Lajpat Rai
712. Who was the Englishman who came to India? (b) "Inquilab Zindabad" - Bhagat Singh
Taught Philosophy in St. Stephen's college and (c) "Swaraj is my birth right" – Bal Gangadhar
later was known as 'Deenbandhu'? Tilak
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(d) "Give me blood and I will give you freedom" 721. Who was known as the 'Iron Man of India'?
– Subhash Chandra Bose (a) Subhadh Chandra Bose
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. (c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
717. Who said. ''The only hope of India is from the (d) Narendra Modi
masses. The upper classes are physically and RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
morally dead.'' Ans. (c) : Sardar Vallabhbhai Bhai Patel is known as
(a) Bipin chandra pal the Iron Man of India. He was the first Deputy Prime
(b) Aurobindo Ghosh Minister of India. His efforts in strengthening the Union
(c) Swami Vivekananda by integrating multiple tiny and large princely states
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak earned him the title ‘Iron Man of India’. His birthday on
RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist October 31 is celebrated as National Unity Day to
Ans. (c) : Swami Vivekananda said "The only hope of honour his contributions in unifying India.
India is from the masses. The upper classes are 722. On whose death, Jawaharlal Nehru said ‘‘The
physically and morally dead". Thus, there was the light went away from our lives’’?
realisation that only the masses could make the (a) Subhash Chandra Bose
immense sacrifices needed to win freedom. (b) Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel
718. According to Jawaharlal Nehru, which of the (c) Rabindra Nath Tagore
following are known as 'temples of modern (d) Mahatma Gandhi
India'? RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) dams (b) forests Ans. (d) : On 30 January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was
(c) rivers (d) lakes assassinated by a fanatic, Nathuram Godse. That
RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist evening, a stunned nation heard Jawaharlal Nehru’s
Ans. (a) : Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister moving statement over All India Radio “Friends and
of India, said that the dams are the 'Temples of Modern Comrades, the light has gone out of our lives and there
India,' while starting the construction of Bhakra Nangal is darkness everywhere … our beloved leader … the
Dam. It was the late Prime Minister Pt. Nehru who first 'Father of the Nation' is no more.”
dubbed our factories, research laboratories, irrigation 723. Who is known as the 'Martin Luther of India'
dams and power stations as the 'temples of modern India'. (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
719. Indian Railway had contributed to the freedom (b) Dayanand Saraswati
struggle of India by bringing people of diverse (c) Pandit Lekhraj
cultures together'. (d) Swami Vivekanand
Who has the above statement? RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Subhash Chandra Bose Ans. (b) : Swami Dayanand Saraswati is known as
(b) Jawahar lal Nehru Martin Luther of India. He was the founder of Arya
(c) John Mathai Samaj.
(d) Mahatma Gandhi 724. Who gave M.K. Gandhi a title of Mahatma?
RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans. (d) : "Indian Railways contributed to the freedom (b) Lokmanya Tilak
struggle of India by bringing together people from (c) Rabindranath Tagore
diverse cultures." This statement is given by Mahatma
Gandhi. (d) Dadabhai Naoroji
720. Who said the following statement?
'Swaraj is my birthright and I will have it' Ans. (c) : The Sanskrit word Mahatma, which means a
great soul, is often taken to be Gandhi’s given name.
(a) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore bestowed the title
(b) Mahatma Grandhi on Gandhi in 1915 while writing his autobiography
(c) Jawahar Lal Nehru after the latter called him "Gurudev".
(d) Lokmanya Tilak 725. Who coined the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'?
RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (b) J P Narayan
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) J Daulatram (d) Shama Prasad
Ans. (d) : 'Swaraj is my birthright and I will have it' RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(“Swaraj mera janm sidh adhikar hai mai isse lekar
rahunga”) is said by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Bal RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Gangadhar was born on 23 July, 1856. He was a Ans. (a) : Lal Bahadur Shastri coined the slogan 'Jai
leader of nationalism, teacher, and an Independence Jawan Jai Kisan". Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second
activist in British-ruled India. He was a leader of the PM who succeeded Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru after his
Indian Independence movement and belonged to the death. Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the famous slogan 'Jai
extremist faction. He was also conferred with the title Jawan' during the 1965 India - Pakistan war to boost the
of “Lokmanya”, which means “accepted by the people morale of soldiers and the farmers of the country.
(as their leader)”.Valentine Chirol had described Tilak Shastri's tenure as PM was for 19 months as he died in
as “the Father of Indian unrest”. Tashkent on 11 January, 1966.
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726. During Indian freedom struggle, who gave the 731. Which Indian leader was popularly known as
Slogan 'Delhi Chalo' 'Punjab Kesari'?
(a) Mohammad Ali Jinnah (a) Lala Lajpat Rai
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose (b) Maulana Azad
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (c) Ravindranath Tagore
(d) Jawahar Lal Nehru (d) Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB Group-D 10-10-2018 (Shift-III)
Ans. (b) : During Indian freedom struggle Subhash Ans.(a): Extremist leader of Indian National Congress,
Chandra Bose gave the slogan 'Delhi Chalo'. Other Lala Lajpat Rai was one of the three in the Lal-Bal-Pal
slogans given by him which became famous during trio. He was popularly known as "Punjab Kesari" or
freedom struggle were "Give me blood, and I shall give "Lion of Punjab".
you freedom" and "Jai Hind" as well as "Freedom is not 732. Who gave the title of 'Sardar' to Vallabh Bhai
given- it is taken". Both Mahatma Gandhi and Jawahar Patel?
Lal Nehru also gave the slogan "Do or Die" and "Who (a) C. Rajagopalachari
lives if India dies" respectively which also became
popular during Indian freedom struggle. (b) Mahatma Gandhi ji
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
727. Which famous person identified with the (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
slogan- "Do or Die"?
RRB J.E.- 2014
(a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(c) Rajiv Gandhi (d) Indira Gandhi Ans. (b):The title 'Sardar' was given to Vallabh Bhai
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Patel as a recognition for his exceptional organizational
skill during the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928. Mahatma
Ans. (a) : Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan ‘Do or Die’ Gandhi gave him title of 'Sardar' on the behalf of
during the Quit India Movement of 1942. women of Bardoli. He played crucial role in integration
Slogan Leader of princely states into India.
• Inquilab Zindabad Bhagat Singh / Iqbal 733. Who is called the Bismarck of India?
• Jai Hind Subhash Chandra Bose (a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Vallabhbhai Patel
• Simon Go Back Yusuf Meher Ali (c) Sarojini Naidu (d) Lokmanya Tilak
• Freedom is my birth right Lokmanya Balgangadhar RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
and I shall have it Tilak Ans. (b):India's first Home Minister and Deputy Prime
• Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan Bhartendu Hrishchandra Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was instrumental in
• Aram Haram Hai Jawaharlal Nehru uniting India, for which he is called 'Bismarck of India'
(sitting idle is a sin) He is also known as 'Iron man'.
728. Which leader has given the slogan Swaraj is my 734. Who is called 'Father of Indian Civil Services'?
Birth Right and I shall have it? (a) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Bipin Chandra Pal (b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (d) Motilal Nehru (c) Lord Cornwallis
RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-III) (d) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-III)
729. Who said, "Freedom is my birth right and I Ans. (d) : Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is also known as
shall have it"? 'Father of Indian Civil Services' because he advocated
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale the adoption of the All India Services in Independent
(b) Bhagat Singh India. Lord Cornwallis is known as 'Father of Civil
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Service in India.
(d) Chandra Shekhar Azad 735. The man who was popularly known as
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 'Gurudev'–
(a) Rajguru
Ans. (c) : "Freedom is my birth right and I shall have it"
is a statement made by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. (b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
He launched two newspapers the Kesari and the (c) Ravindranath Tagore
Maratha during Home Rule League. Bhagat Singh gave (d) Mahatma Gandhi
a slogan "Inquilab Zindabad". RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-III)
730. Who wrote the song 'Sare Jahan se Achcha'? Ans. (c) : Ravindranath Tagore popularly known as
(a) Muhammad Iqbal 'Gurudev' was India's most profound polymath, a politic
(b) Munshi Premchand genius and literary genius. He won the Nobel Prize in
(c) Kavi Pradeep literature for his book 'Geetanjali' in 1913 AD. He was
(d) Ravindranath Tagore the first Indian who won the Nobel Prize. National
anthem of India and Bangladesh is written by Ravindra
RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-II) Nath Tagore. He established 'Shanti Niketan' in 1901 AD
Ans. (a): ‘Sare Jahan se Achcha’ is an Urdu patriotic which lately got famous with the name 'Vishva Bhrati'.
song which is written by Muhammad Iqbal. This song is 736. Who had awarded 'Kaiser-i-Hind' Medals to
formally known as 'Tarana-e-Hind'. Md. Iqbal wrote Mahatma Gandhi for his contribution to the
this song in 1904 AD. ambulance services in South Africa?
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(a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Canning (a) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Lord Harding (d) Lord Curzon (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Ans. (c): Gandhi ji was awarded 'Kaiser-i-Hind' Medals (d) Chankya
in 1915 by Lord Harding for his contribution to RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
ambulance services in South Africa. On 18 April 1919 Ans. (a):'Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as
Gandhi gave up the title Kaiser-i-Hind which was given if you were to live forever'. These words was given by
by Britisher for his work during the Boer War. He Mahatma Gandhi.
returned this title as a part of national campaign
743. 'We are what our thoughts have made us, so
protesting the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. take care about what you think. Words are
737. Which title was given by the British to secondary. Thoughts live they travel far' who
Mahatma Gandhi, which was returned by said this?
him? (a) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) Ray Bahadur (b) Ray Sahib (b) Mother Teresa
(c) Hind Kesari (d) Kaiser-I-Hind (c) Swami Vivekananda
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (d) Ravindranath Tagore
Ans. (d): See the explanation of the above question RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
738. Who gave the title of 'Gurudev' to Rabindra Ans. (c): 'We are what our thoughts have made us, so
Nath Tagore? take care about what you think. Words are secondary.
(a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Pandit Nehru Thoughts live; they travel far'. This quote was said by
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Swami Vivekananda.
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 744. Who was called as Frontier Gandhi?
Ans. (a):Ravindranath Tagore gave Gandhi ji the title (a) Mahatma Gandhi
of 'Mahatma'. Gandhi ji paying tribute to Ravindranath (b) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Tagore by giving him title 'Gurudev' because being a (c) C. Rajagopalachari
poet he was also a teacher. Tagore returned his (d) Lala Lajpat Rai
'Knighthood' title which he was awarded in 1915 in
protest against Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Ans. (b):Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is also known as
739. Who said 'You give me blood, I will give you Frontier Gandhi. His followers had given this name
freedom'? because of being a staunch follower of Mahatma Gandhi.
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru He is also called as 'Bacha Khan' and Badshah Khan'.
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
745. Who was known as Badshah khan?
(c) Chandra Shekhar Azad
(a) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose
(b) Abul Kalam Azad
(c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Ans. (d): Subhash Chandra Bose said 'You give me (d) Khan Abdulwali Khan
blood, I will give you freedom' during a speech which he
gave to the Indian National Army in Burma (Myanmar) RRB Group-D 18-09-2018 (Shift-II)
in 1944 AD. RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
740. Who gave the slogan of 'Do or Die' during the
freedom struggle of India? Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Veer Savarkar 746. 'In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the
(b) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose best teacher' who said these words?
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (a) Gautam Buddha (b) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Subramanya Bharti (c) Barack Obama (d) Dalai Lama
Ans. (c): On 8 August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi gave the Ans. (d): In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the
slogan 'Do or Die' during his speech in Gowalia Tank best 'teacher' these words were said by Dalai Lama, who
Maidan in Bombay on the launching of the Quit India is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.
Movement in 1942.
741. Slogan 'Do or Die' is related with which of the 35. Important Monuments during
following movement? British Period
(a) Non-Cooperation Movement
(b) Swadeshi Movement 747. The Soniji ki Nasiyan Temple of Ajmer
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement constructed in the 19th century is dedicated
(d) Quit India Movement to_______.
RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-I) (a) Lord Rishabhdev
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (b) Lord Ajitnath
742. Live as if you were to die tomorrow learn as if (c) Lord Mahavira
you were to live forever. Who had said these (d) Lord Chandraprabha
words? RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (a) : The Soniji ki Nasiyan, temple of Ajmer also Ans. (c) : Regarding Charminar, statement in option (c)
known as Red temple created by Seth Moolchand Soni is wrong because the arches support two floors of rooms
in the 19th century. The temple is dedicated to first and galleries, with the top floor housing a small mosque
teerthankar's of Jain 'Swami Rishbhdev'. on the western end. Each of the arch is crowned with a
clock which were installed in 1889. Charminar, which
748. The Gateway of India was erected to means four pillars, was built as a monument and
commemorate the landing of _____ and Queen mosque, which later on turned to become a global icon
Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India for Hyderabad. The monument is a magnificent square
in 1911. edifice of granite, built upon four grand arches facing
(a) King George IV (b) King George V North, South, East and West. In 1591, Sultan
(c) King George VI (d) King George III Muhammand Quli Qutub Shah, the ruler of the Qutab
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) Shahi Dynasty, got this monument constructed after he
visited this city from Golconda. The monument was
Ans. (b) : The Gateway of India is an arch monument built to celebrate the end of plague epidemic in
built in 1924 in the city of Mumbai, India. The Hyderabad during the late 16th century.
monument was erected to commemorate the landing of 754. In which of the following cities is the
King George V and Queen Mary on their visit to India Charminar situated?
in 1911 AD. (a) Kanpur (b) New Delhi
749. The Gateway of India in Mumbai was built to (c) Bangalore (d) Hyderabad
welcome: RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) King George V (b) Sir William Jones Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Portuguese traders 755. The Amar Jawan Jyoti has been ignited
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist monolithically at the famous monument India
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. Gate in New Delhi Since the year .........
750. Where is the Gateway of India situated? (a) 1947 (b) 1971
(a) Mumbai (b) Chennai (c) 1962 (d) 1965
(c) New Delhi (d) Jaipur RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 22-09-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (b) : The India Gate on 'All India War Memorial is
one of the most iconic national movements of India
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. situated on Rajpath. This monument was built in the
751. Which was the first fort built by the memory of 90,000 soldiers who lost their lives during
Britisher's? first world war and third Anglo-Afghan war. One
(a) Fort St. George (b) Fort St. Louis significant addition to India Gate in 1971 was Amar
(c) Fort St. Anglo (d) Fort St. peter Jawan Jyoti, the eternal flame dedicated to the soldiers
who lost their lives in Indo - Pak war of December
RRB Group-D 18-09-2018 (Shift-III) 1971. Recently Amar Jawan Jyoti which had been
Ans. (a) : Britishers were built their first fort which was burning for more than five decades to honour the
named as fort St. George. This fort was built by British martyes of the armed forces, was merged with a newer
East India Company in Madras (Chennai) in 1640 AD. flame located less than 400 m away in the newly built
This fort is also known as 'White town'. National War Memorial.
752. Which of the following is not a monument in 756. Amar Jawan Jyoti burns near India Gate in
Uttar Pradesh? Memory of soldiers who were martyred during
(a) Safdarjung Tomb (b) Taj Mahal 1971 ____ war.
(a) India-China (b) Pak - China
(c) Bara Imambara (d) Sarnath Stupa
(c) India-Pak (d) India-Burma
Ans. (a) : Safdarjung's Tomb is a sandstone and marble
mausoleum in Delhi. It was built in 1754 AD.
Monument Location 757. Which of the following was built in memory of
solider who died in first world war?
Taj Mahal - Agra (a) Buland Darwaja (b) Gateway of India
Bara Imambara - Lucknow (c) India Gate (d) Charminar
Dhamek Stupa - Sarnath RRB JE - 26/06/2019 (Shift-I)
753. Which of the following statements is incorrect Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
regarding the charminar of Hyderabad? 758. Which structure was built as a war memorial
(a) This city marks the end of the plague to soldiers of the undivided Indian Army who
(b) It was built by Muhmmad Quli Qutb Shah in sacrificed in the First World War?
1591. (a) Lahori Gate in the Red Fort
(c) Four storeys of the arch rooms and the gallery (b) India Gate
of the arches give support to. (c) Gateway of India
(d) It is built on four grand archways facing (d) Buland Darwaza
north, south, east and west RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
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759. Who designed India Gate of New Delhi? built to commemorate Queen Victoria. Designed by Sir
(a) Elisabeth Lutyens (b) Edwin Lutyens William Emerson, widely hailed as the finest specimen
(c) Frederick Gilbert (d) Herbert Baker of Indo-British architecture in India, and often referred
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist to as the "Taj of the Raj", the Victoria Memorial Hall
had its foundation stone laid by the Prince of Wales in
Ans. (b) : The foundation stone of India Gate was laid January 1906 and formally opened to the public in
by his royal highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1927 1921.
AD and it was designed by Edwin Lutyens. The
monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years later by 765. Famous Tourist spot Victoria memorial is in__.
the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) West Bengal
760. ________ was built by Edwin Lutyens in 1921. (c) Maharashtra (d) Gujarat
(a) Gateway of India (b) Victoria Memorial RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) India Gate (d) Golconda Fort Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 766. Name the place in India where one can find the
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. Zero Mile Stone consisting of four horses and a
pillar made up of sandstone.
761. Banaras Hindu University was established in.... (a) Bhopal (b) Surat
(a) 1921 (b) 1916 (c) Itarsi (d) Nagpur
(c) 1918 (d) 1919
Ans. (d) : Zero Mile Stone is a monument built by
Ans. (b):Banaras Hindu University was established in Britishers during Great Trigonometrical Survey of India
4th February, 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1907 at Nagpur, Maharashtra. The zero mile stone
during the reign of Lord Hardinge II. With over 30000 sandstone of four horses and a pillar made up of
students residing on campus, it is the largest residential sadstone. It is a monument locating the geographical
University in Asia. center of colonial India.
762. Who among the following established Kashi 767. Which architect has designed the India Gate in
Vidyapeeth along with Mahatma Gandhi and New Delhi?
Shiv Prasad Gupta in 1921 in Varanasi ? (a) Le Courbusier (b) Albert Speer
(a) Rabindranath Tagore (c) Laurie Baker (d) Edwin Lutyens
(b) Bhagwaan Das RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Subhash Chandra Bose
Ans. (d) : Famous historical monuments and their
(d) Raghukul Tilak architects-
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Monuments Architects
Ans. (b) : Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta and Bhagwan Das India Gate Sir Edwin Lutyens
established the University in Varanasi, on 10 February Parliament House Herbert Baker
1921, during the Non-Cooperation Movement of the
Chandigarh Le Courbusier
freedom struggle. Originally named Kashi Vidyapith,
the university was renamed Mahatma Gandhi Kashi President House Sir Edwin Lutyens
Vidyapith in 1995. 768. Which fort was constructed by the first
763. Who among the following designed 7, Lok Portuguese Viceroy in 1505?
Kalyan Marg? (a) St. Angelo Fort (b) St. Thomas fort
(a) Francois Martin (b) HK Mewada (c) Fort Emmenual (d) Fort st. David
(c) Sir Edwin Lutyens (d) Le Corbusier RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (a) St. Angelo Fort is situated in Kannur city in
Ans. (c) : The bungalows of the 7, Lok Kalyan Marg Kerala. This was built by the Portuguese Viceroy
(LKM) were originally designed by Robert Tor Russell, Francisco de - Almeida in 1505 AD. In 1663, Dutch
who was part of British architect Edwin Lutyens' team, Captured this fort. This fort was taken over by the British
when he was designing New Delhi in the 1920s and in 1790 AD. Now it is under the central Archaeology
1930s . 7, Lok Kalyan Marg is the official residence and Department.
principal workplace of the Prime Minister of India. 769. Fort William was built by the East India
Situated on Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, the official Company. The village of .............. was cleared
name of the PM’s residence complex is Panchavati. as a site for the fort.
764. A large marble building in Kolkata, built by (a) Mayurganj (b) Durganagar
the British whose design echoes the Taj Mahal (c) Alipore (d) Gobindapur
is_____. RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) St. Paul's Cathedral (b) Victoria Memorial Ans. (d) : Fort William is a fort in Hastings, Kolkata,
(c) Fort William (d) Writers Building West Bengal. It was built during the 1696-1715 AD of
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the Bengal Presidency of British India. It is situated on
Ans. (b) : The Victoria Memorial is a large and stately the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. In 1698, the
white Makrana Marble building whose design has East India Company acquired zamindari rights over
echoes of the Taj Mahal. The Victoria Memorial is three villages, Sutanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata,
located in the heart of Kolkata, in West Bengal. It was which later developed into Calcutta(Kolkata) where
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Fort William is located. In 1757 Bengal Nawab Siraj- 776. Name the architect who designed New Delhi?
ud-Daulah had attacked on the fort which led the British (a) Le Corbusier (b) Sir Edwin Lutyens
to built a new fort in the Maidan after the Battle of (c) Andu Paul (d) George Baker
Plassey (1757). The old fort was repaired and used as a RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
custom house from 1766. Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
770. Fort William is situated on the banks of the
____ River.
(a) Yamuna (b) Hooghly 36. India After Independence
(c) Godavari (d) Chinab
RRB JE - 29/05/2019 (Shift-I) 777. The Gandhian plan, 1944, espousing the spirit
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. of the Gandhian Economic thinking was
formulated by:
771. The Gateway of India was built in the (a) Sriman Narayan Agarwal
traditional ........... style to welcome King
George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. (b) Purushottam Das Tandon
(a) European (b) Western (c) M.N. Roy
(c) Persian (d) Indo-Saracenic (d) Lala Sri Ram
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d) : Built in Indo-Saracenic style (Combination of Ans. (a) : The Gandhian Plan was introduced by S.N.
Indian and Islamic architecture), the foundation stone for Agarwal, emphasizing expansion of small unit
the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911. The production and agriculture for the economic
Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of development of the country.
King George V and Queen Mary to India. The Gateway 778. Which of the following services was NOT
of India was built during British rule and was inaugurated present in India for the common man at the
on December 4, 1924. The structure is an arch made of time of Independence?
basalt, 26 metres (85 feet) high. The final design of the (a) Call centres (b) Telegraph services
monument was constructed by architect George Wittet. (c) Railways (d) Postal services
772. Which of the following monument is built with RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
some influence of Gujarati style to welcome Ans. (a) : At the time of Independence the services like
King George V and Queen Mary to India? Telegraph services, Railways and postal services were
(a) Jallianwala Bagh (b) Gateway of India present in India for common man while the Call centers
(c) India Gate (d) Sun Temple services was not available. The call centre service
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist started in India in the year of 1998 by Mr. Bhasin.
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. 779. In which of the following years did Goa get its
773. Which architect designed the Gateway of India independence from Portugal ?
located at Mumbai? (a) 1960 (b) 1963
(a) George Wittet (b) Laurie Baker (c) 1961 (d) 1962
(c) Edwin Lutyens (d) Albert Speer RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : Goa Liberation Movement had played an
Ans. (a) : The final design of the Gateway of India was important role in ending the Portuguese colonial rule in
prepared by architect ''George Wittet". Goa. Goa Liberation Day is observed on December 19
774. Victoria Terminal (now named as Chhatrapati every year in India and it marks the day Indian armed
Shivaji Terminal) was built in? forces freed Goa in 1961 following 450 years of
Portuguese rule. The Portuguese colonised several parts
(a) 1884 (b) 1890 of India in 1510 but by the end of the 19th century
(c) 1888 (d) 1878 Portuguese colonies in India were limited to Goa,
RRB Group-D 10-12-2018 (Shift-III) Daman, Diu, Dadra, Nagar Haveli and Anjediva Island.
Ans. (c): Victoria Terminal (VT) now named as After India gained independence in 1947, Goa was still
Chhatrapati Shivaji Termial (CST). It is located in under Portuguese rule for 14 years. By the 36- hour
India's commercial capital Mumbai and one of the military operation conducted from December 18, 1961,
historical railway stations, which is the headquarters of code-named 'Operation Vijay' and involved attacks by
Central Railway. It was built in 1888 AD. The building the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Army to
was designed by the British architect F.W. Stevens. which the Portuguese surrendered and the coastal state
775. During which period the Parliament House was acquired its liberation on December 19, 1961.
constructed in Delhi? 780. Goa was a state soon after the Independence of
(a) 1895-1900 (b) 1901-1909 India.
(c) 1921-1927 (d) 1931-1935 (a) Indian (b) Portuguese
RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Dutch (d) British
Ans. (c): Parliament House was constructed in 1921- RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
1927 AD in Delhi. The building was designed by Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. 781. Which of the following movement played an
This iconic building was inaugurated in 1927 by Lord important role in the ending the Portuguese
Irwin, the then Viceroy of India on 18 January 1927. rule.
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(a) Goa Liberation Movement 787. The Assam Accord of 1985 was a
(b) Goa Non-cooperation Movement Memorandum of Settlement signed between
(c) Goa Peace March _____ and leaders of AASU (All Assam
(d) Goa Non Aligned Movement Students' Union) in New Delhi in 1985.
RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (a) Charan singh (b) Indira Ghandhi
Ans. (a):See the explanation of above question. (c) Rajiv Gandhi (d) VV Giri
782. When did Bangladesh emerge as an RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
independent country? Ans. (c) : The Assam Accord was a Memorandum of
(a) 1972 (b) 1971 Settlement (MoS) signed between representatives of the
(c) 1975 (d) 1970 Government of India and the leaders of the Assam
RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Movement. It was signed in the presence of the PM
Ans. (b) : On 26 March 1971, Bangladesh was Rajiv Gandhi in New Delhi on 15 August 1985.
proclaimed as an independent nation by Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman. This led to Bangladesh Liberation War, when 788. Which of the following Indian states was
a guerrilla war ensued between Pakistan and known as North East Frontier Agency till
Bangladesh liberation Forces with Indian support. The 1972?
Bangladesh Liberation War ended in December 1971 (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Meghalaya
with the epic defeat of Pakistan. (c) Nagaland (d) Mizoram
783. Bangladesh got Independence from which RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
country?
Ans. (a) : The North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA)
(a) India (b) Britain
(originally known as the North-East Frontier Tracts
(c) Pakistan (d) Burma
(NEFT)), was one of the political divisions in the
British Raj, and later in independent India until 20
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. January 1972, when it became the Union Territory of
784. In which city was the Indus Waters Treaty Arunachal Pradesh and some parts of Assam. Arunachal
(IWT) signed between India and Pakistan, in has become full-fledged state on February 20, 1987. Till
1960? 1972, it was known as the North- East Frontier Agency
(a) Lahore (b) Calcutta (NEFA) . It gained the Union Territory status on
(c) Karachi (d) Bombay January 20, 1972 and renamed as Arunachal Pradesh.
789. Which of the following leaders signed the
Ans. (c) : Indus Waters Treaty, signed on September,
1960 between India and Pakistan brokered by the World Tashkent Agreement?
Bank. The Treaty was signed in Karachi, Pakistan. The (a) Jawaharlal Nehru and Jinnah
Indus River rises in the south western Tibet, (b) Jawaharlal Nehru and Ayub Khan
autonomous region of China and flows through the (c) Lal Bahadur Shastri and Ayub Khan
Indian Kashmir region and then into Pakistan to drain (d) Vallabhbhai Patel and Jinnah
into the Arabian Sea.
785. What is the importance of 22 July 1947?
(a) National song adopted Ans. (c) : Tashkent Agreement was signed between
(b) Session pre independence India and Pakistan in 1966. According to this, India and
(c) Leaders' discussion for selection of national Pakistan won't use their power against one another and
anthem will resolve the conflicts peacefully. It was signed in the
(d) Present National flag adopted middlemanship of USSR by contemparary Indian PM
RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist was Lal Bahadur Shashtri and Pak General Ayub Khan.
Ans. (d) : The National Flag of India (Tiranga) is a 790. After which India-Pakistan war, Tashkent
horizontal rectangular tricolour. Saffron, White and Declaration took placed?
Green, with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spokes wheel, in (a) 1947 (b) 1965
navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present (c) 1971 (d) 1999
form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held
on 22 July, 1947, and it became the official flag of RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
the Dominion of India on 15 August, 1947. Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question.
786. At the time of Independence, British India 791. The Shimla Agreement of 1972 was signed
consisted of ____ princely states. between Indira Gandhi and...... :
(a) 592 (b) 565 (a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (b) Benazir Bhutto
(c) 582 (d) 500 (c) Ayub Khan (d) Pervez Musarraf
Ans. (b) : At the time of the British withdrawal, 565 Ans. (a) : The Simla Agreement was signed by Indira
princely states were officially recognised in the Indian
subcontinent, apart from thousands of zamindari estates Gandhi on the Indian side and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on
and jagirs. In 1947, princely states covered 40% of the the Pakistan side on July 2, 1972. This agreement is a
area of pre-independence India and constituted 23% of comprehensive blue print for better relations between
its population. India and Pakistan.
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792. Shimla Agreement 1972 was signed by whom? (a) December, 1971 (b) January, 1972
(a) By India and Pakistan foreign Ministers (c) March, 1972 (d) February, 1972
(b) By Indira Gandhi and ZA Bhutto RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) By Indira Gandhi and Benazir Bhutto Ans. (b) On 10 January 1972, Bangladesh became
(d) By Atal Vihari Vajpayee and Purvej independent parliamentary democratic country.
Musharraf Whereas on 26 March 1971 Bangladesh got
RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist independence from Pakistan.
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. 799. When was ceasefire line between India and
Pakistan converted into Line of Control (LoC)?
793. 'Operation Vijay' is associated with which of (a) In 1971 (b) In 1972
the following wars?
(c) In 1973 (d) In 1974
(a) Indo-Pakistan War 1971
(b) Indo-Pakistan War 1947
(c) Indo-Pakistan War 1965 Ans. (b):In 1947, 740 km long ceasefire line was drawn
between India and Pakistan. After the 1971 war LOC
(d) Kargil War 1999 enforced after the peace treaty between India and
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Pakistan called Shimla Agreement (1972) and ceasefire
Ans. (d) : The Kargil War or Kargil conflict was an line was converted into Line of Control in 1972.
armed conflict fought between India and Pakistan from
May to July 1999, along the Line of Control (LOC) in 37. Modern History Miscellaneous
India. Operation Vijay was launched by the Indian Army
to throw back the intruders who had treacherously
800. Lala Lajapat Rai Residence is in ____.
occupied Indian territory. Kargil Vijay divas is dedicated
to the martyred soldiers of Kargil war. (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Punjab (d) West Bengal
Note:– The 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was
observed on the 26th of July 2021. RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c): Lala Lajpat Rai was born on January 28, 1865
794. India-Pakistan (Kargil) war code name was__. in villages Dudike, in present day Moga district of
(a) Operation blue star (b) Operation Vijay Punjab, India. He was popularly known a Punjab
(c) Operation Virat (d) Operation Kargil Keshari (Lion of Punjab). He was one of the extremist
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist leader among Lal-Bal-Pal. He also founded Punjab
Ans. (b):See the explanation of above question. National Bank (PNB) and Laxmi Insurance Company in
795. Which of following years India-Pakistan war the year 1894 AD.
did not happened? 801. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) 1947 (b) 1962 (a) The 'Gandhi-Irwin Pact' was signed in 1926.
(c) 1965 (d) 1971 (b) The Simon Commission arrived in India in
RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 1932.
(c) The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed
Ans. (b):In 1962 there was no war happened between in the year 1929.
India and Pakistan. It was fought between India and (d) The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1909
China. In 1962 war between Indian-China, China won
the war.
Ans. (c) : The Child Marriage Restraint act was passed
796. Before 1971, In which year India-Pakistan war in year 1929.
happened? Some famous incidents associated with freedom
(a) 1962 (b) 1963 struggle of India are as follows
(c) 1964 (d) 1965 Gandhi-Irwin Pact singed –1931
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Simon Commission came India – 1928
Ans. (d): Before 1971 India-Pakistan war happened in The Rowlatt Act (Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes
1965. India and Pakistan have fought four wars in 1948, Act of 1919) imposed by the British Government in
1965, 1971 and 1999. India in March 1919.
797. First Anglo-Burma war took place in which 802. The Grand Trunk Road was rebuilt by ___.
year? (a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Henry
(a) 1892–1893 (b) 1885–1886 (c) Lord Clive (d) Lord Cornwallis
(c) 1824–1826 (d) 1852–1853 RRB Group-D 26-11-2018 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-III) Ans. (a):Grand Trunk Road formerly knowns as Sarak-e-
Ans. (c): The First Anglo-Burma war took place in Azam or Badshahi Sarak was reconstructed by Lord
1824-1826 AD and Britishers won the war and signed a Dalhousie. Its modern name is NH-2.
treaty called 'Treaty of Yandabo' in 1826 AD. The 803. Who was the successor of Shahjehan Begum,
Second Anglo Burma war took place in 1852 AD the ruler of Bhopal, who provided money for
during Lord Dalhousie. the preservation of the ancient site Sanchi?
798. In which year, did Bangladesh become (a) Sultan Jehan Begum (b) Chand Bibi
independent Parliamentary democratic (c) Razia Sultana (d) Mariam-uz-Zamani
country. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
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Ans. (a) : The rulers of Bhopal Shahjehan Begum and Ans. (c) : Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers' society)
her successor Sultan Jehan Begum played a significant was a social reform society founded by Jyotiba Phule in
role in the preservation of the Sanchi Stupa. She was the Pune, Maharashtra on 24 September 1873.
last Begum of Bhopal, asended the throne in 1901 810. The English and Foreign Languages University
which continued till 1926. located in Hyderabad was founded in the year
804. In which of the following years was the Shri ––––––.
Jagannath Temple Act passed ? (a) 1950 (b) 1952
(a) 1955 (b) 1945 (c) 1958 (d) 1947
(c) 1935 (d) 1965 RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I)
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-II) Ans. (c) : The English and Foreign Languages
Ans.(a) : Sri Jagannath Temple Act was passed in the University located in Hyderabad was founded in the
year 1955. year 1958.
805. During the British rule in India, about how 811. Who was the first Indian to join the Indian
much percent of the country's population lived Civil Services?
mostly in villages and derived their livelihood (a) Behari Lal gupta
directly or indirectly from agriculture ? (b) Surendranath Banerjee
(a) 55% (b) 75%
(c) Satyendranath Tagore
(c) 85% (d) 65%
(d) Ramesh Dutt
Ans.(c) : During the British rule in India, 85% of
country’s population lived mostly in villages and Ans. (c) : Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian to
derived their livelihood directly or indirectly from join the Indian Civil service. He was posted to the
agriculture. Britishers destroyed Indian industry due to Bombay ICS, where he served his entire career from
Industrial Revolution. So unemployed labour migrated 1864-1897.
to the village and started agriculture. 812. Which great personality of the world was also
806. In which year was The Indian Toll Act passed? known as 'Fuhrer'?
(a) 1853 (b) 1864 (a) Vladimir Lenin (b) Adolf Hitler
(c) 1851 (d) 1861 (c) Napolean Bonaparte (d) Joseph Stalin
RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-II) RPF JE (Electrical) 19.09.2019 (Shift - III)
Ans.(c) : The Indian Toll Act was passed in the year Ans. (b) : Adolf Hitler was the Chancellor of Germany
1851. It was an act for enabling government to levy from 1933 to 1945 AD. He claimed the word 'Fuhrer' as
tolls up on roads and bridges. an unique name for himself.
807. In which of the following years was the Delhi 813. It is proposed to build National War Memorial
Land Reforms Act enacted? in-
(a) 1956 (b) 1953 (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Srinagar
(c) 1951 (d) 1954 (c) New Delhi (d) Mumbai
Ans. (d) : The Delhi Land reforms Act was enacted in Ans. (c): National War Memorial is located in New
1954. It was framed to provide for modification of Delhi near India Gate. It was inaugurated on 25
Zamindari system so as to create an unifrom body of February 2019. National War Memorial is built for
peasant proprietor intermediaries for the unification of honouring about 26000 Indian soldiers who laid down
Punjab and Agra systems of tenancy laws in force with their lives post independence.
in the state of Delhi. 814. National Song 'Vande Mataram', written by
808. Of the options listed below ______ is Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is a part of
considered the next important contribution of which of these novels?
the British rule in India in terms of (a) Anandmath (b) Durgeshnandini
infrastructural development. (c) Devi Chaudharani (d) Kapalkundala
(a) Airways (b) Railways RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Highways (d) Ports Ans. (a) : Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote the
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-III) national song 'Vande Mataram', which was a part of his
Ans. (b) : Railways is considered as the most important novel Anandamath (1882). It is a political novel
contribution of the British rule in India in terms of depicting a Sanyasi army fighting the British soldiers.
infrastructural development. Rabindranath Tagore sung Vande Mataram for the first
809. Which social reformer founded the time in 1896 at the Calcutta Congress Session.
Satyashodhak Samaj? 815. When was a new International Monetary
(a) Keshab Chandra Sen System introduced under the Bretton Woods
(b) Dayanand Saraswati Agreement ?
(c) Jyotirao Phule (a) 1948 (b) 1945
(d) Narayan Guru (c) 1942 (d) 1944
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Ans. (d) : The Bretton Woods Agreement was a 820. Where did the Indian Independence league
conference held in July 1944 by delegates from 44 founded in 1907?
countries held in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The (a) Surat (b) Kolkata
Bretton Woods Agreement created two important (c) California (d) Berlin
organizations. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-I)
and The World Bank. While the Bretton Woods
System was dissolved in the 1970s, both the IMF and Ans. (c): The Indian Independence League (1907) was
World Bank have remained strong pillars for the founded by Taraknath Das in California of USA. He
exchange of international currencies. was the voice of the Indian freedom struggle in the
USA. He was closely associated with the Gadar Party
816. Who started the first topographical survey in led by Har Dayal.
India ?
(a) Nain Singh 821. Who was the first Indian to join the Indian
Civil Service?
(b) Major James Rennell
(a) Shyamji Krishna Varma
(c) William Lambton
(b) Haribhai Patel
(d) Col. Alexander (c) Satyendranath Tagore
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) Lakshmi Kant Jha
Ans. (b) : Major James Rennell (1742-1830), the RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Father of the Indian Survey, received training in Ans. (c) : Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to
surveying in the Royal Navy, joined the East India join the Indian Civil Service. He was selected in 1863.
Company in 1763, was the first Surveyor General of The Indian Civil Service Act was passed during the
Bengal (1767-1777), and carried out the first Viceroyalty of Canning in 1861.
comprehensive geographical survey of much of 822. Who among the following was the first Indian
India. His survey led to the Great Trigonometrical member of the British Parliament?
Survey of India which began in 1802 AD. (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
817. Bengali writer, Rabindranath Tagore became (b) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize for (c) Dadabhai Naoroji
Literature in the year _____ for his collection (d) Lokmanya Tilak
of poems called 'Gitanjali'. RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) 1910 (b) 1913 Ans. (c) : Dadabhai Naoroji was a great personality,
(c) 1917 (d) 1953 philosopher industrialist and politician. He was also
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist known as 'Grand Oldman of India'. He established
Ans. (b) : Poet Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel British India Association in 1867 AD. In 1892, he was
Prize for Literature in 1913 for his collection Gitanjali elected as a member of the House of Commons.
published in London in 1912. The prize gained even 823. Vivekanand Rock memorial is situated at ......
more significance by being given to an Indian for the (a) Tirupati (b) Kanyakumari
first time. (c) Rameshwaram (d) Kozhikode
818. Which freedom fighter popularized the term RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
"Satyameva Jayate" from the Mundaka
Ans. (b) : Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a monument
Upanishad?
(a) Madan Mohan Malviya and popular tourist attraction in Kanyakumari, India's
(b) Swami Vivekananda southernmost tip. It was built on 2 September 1970. The
(c) Mahatma Gandhi Kanyakumari resolve of 1892 was the resolution taken
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose by Indian Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda to dedicate
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist himself for the service and the welfare of people.
Ans. (a) : Madan Mohan Malviya was the personality 824. Which of the following statements is correct?
who made the slogan 'Satyameva Jayate' much famous. (a) Sucheta Kriplani was the first female Vice-
The famous statement has been taken from Mundaka President of India.
Upanishad, Malviya was provided Bharat Ratna award (b) Sucheta Kriplani was the first female Prime
in 2014. Minister of India.
819. Who among the following composed the (c) Sucheta Kriplani was the first female Chief
National Song of India? Minister of an Indian state
(a) Rabindranath Tagore (d) Sucheta Kriplani was the first female
(b) Sri Aurobindo President of India
(c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) Sarojini Naidu Ans. (c) : Sucheta Kriplani was the lecturer of history in
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Kashi Hindu University. She got married to a senior
Ans. (c) : The national song is called "Vande leader of congress, JB Kriplani, in 1936. She took part
Mataram". It was written by Bankim Chandra in ‘Individual Satyagraha’ under the leadership of
Chattopadhyay. This song was published in the year Acharya Vinoba Bhave and got imprisoned. She had
1872 as an underlying song in his novel Anandmath. been a member of state legislative assembly of Uttar
The first political occasion when it was sung was the Pradesh and Lok Sabha too. In 1963, she became the
1896 session of the Indian National Congress. first female Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
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825. In 1866, who organized the East India 829. ______century regarded as the beginning of
Association in London to discuss the Indian modern period in India.
question and to influence British public official (a) sixteenth (b) Seventeenth
to promote Indian welfare. (c) Nineteenth (d) Eighteenth
(a) Anand Mohan Bose (b) Dadabhai Naoroji RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) B.G. Tilak (d) W.C. Banerjee Ans. (d): 18th century is usually regarded as the
beginning of modern period in India. Indian history can
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist be divided into three periods Ancient History of India
Ans. (b) : The East India Association was founded by which gives description of 600 BC to 700 AD. History
Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 in collaboration with Indian of Medieval India, provides information about
and retired British officials in London. Purpose of Dynasties from 712 AD to 1707 AD and the Modern
association: to put across Indian viewpoints across to period presents the details from 1707 AD (18th century)
the British Public. to the present time.
830. One of the most famous churches in
826. The Komagata Maru incident was related Christianity, St. Peter's Basilica is located in
with.........? which city?
(a) Indian freedom struggle (a) Madrid (b) Lisbon
(b) Israeli attack on Palestine (c) Pisa (d) Vatican
(c) Terrorist attack in Mali RRB ALP & Tec. (09-08-18 Shift-III)
(d) Arab Spring Ans. (d): St. Peter's Basilica is located in Vatican City.
The construction of this church was begun by Pope
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Julius II in 1506 AD and completed in 1615 AD under
Ans. (a) : The Komagata Maru incident involved the Paul V. St. Peter is supposed to be the first Bishop of
Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a group Rome. This church was built in the Renaissance Style.
of people from British India attempted to immigrate to 831. Abdul Rahman and the representative of
Canada in April 1914, but most were denied entry and British government, Mr. Mortimer signed the
forced to return to Calcutta. The Indian imperial police agreement to create____.
attempted to arrest the group leaders. A riot ensued and (a) Redcliff line (b) Durand Line
(c) Mortimer Line (d) McMahon line
they were fired upon by the police, resulting in deaths RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II)
of 22 people. Ans. (b):Mr. Mortimer and Abdur Rahaman (ruler of
827. The Indian League was established in 1875 in Afghanistan) had signed an agreement on 12 November
Calcutta (now Kolkata) by _________. 1893 in Kabul, Afghanistan to create Durand line.
(a) Anand Mohan Bose Durand line between India and Afghanistan. This line
(b) Sisir Kumar Ghosh was named on Mr. Mortimer Durand.
Red Cliff line became international border between
(c) Debendranath Tagore India and Pakistan and between India and Bangladesh.
(d) Dwarkanath Tagore This line was created on 15 August 1947. McMahon
RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist line became the international borders between India and
Ans. (b) : In the year 1875, Indian League was China. This line was drawn in 1914.
established by Sisir Kumar Ghosh. He was a freedom 832. Which of the following cities was called
fighter and a nationalist Journalist. He founded and Desinagandu in ancient times?
edited Amrit Bajar Magzine. (a) Kollam (b) Mysore
(c) Madurai (d) Chittor
828. Who was invited by Lord Wavell to form an RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-I)
interim government in India in 1946? Ans. (a):The oldest name of Kollam city was
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru 'Desinganadu'. Kollam also known as Quilon is an old
(b) Vallabh bhai Patel seaport and city on the Laccadive Sea Coast of the Indian
(c) Rajendra Prasad State of Kerala. It is now known as the 'Cashew Capital
(d) C. Rajagopalachari of the world'.
RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-III) 833. Which of the following revolts was not against
the restrictions imposed by the British rulers?
Ans. (a):On 2 September 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru was (a) Fakir & Sannyasi Revolt
invited by Lord Wavell to form an interim government (b) Indigo Revolt
in India. It was formed as a provisional government (c) Santhal Revolt
between an imperial structure and a democratic (d) Naxalbari Revolt
structure, this Government lasted till 15th August 1947. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Interim Government was formed from the Constituent Ans. (d): Naxalbari Revolt was not against the
Assembly (1946). It was composed of 12 members restriction imposed by the British ruler. It was an armed
including 3 Muslims nominated by the Congress. On 26 peasant revolt in 1967 AD in the Naxabari block of the
October 1946, 5 nominees of Muslim League joined the Siliguri subdivision in Darjeeling district, West Bengal
government. India.
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World History
1. In which of the following periods was the creation of a sovereign government at Dhaka in January
Second World War fought? 1971. He was born on 17th March 1920 in Tungipara,
(a) 1939–45 (b) 1934–38 India (now in Bangladesh). He was the founding leader
(c) 1933–35 (d) 1946–49 of Bangladesh and the country's First Prime Minister.
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 01-09-2019 (Shift - III) 6. In which of the following years was the Sino-
Ans. (a) : The Second World War was fought in Indian War (Indo–China War) fought?
between 1939–45 AD. (a) 1962 (b) 1969
2. Which one of the following is not associated (c) 1973 (d) 1964
with the Indian Freedom Struggle? RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Cripps Mission (b) New Deal Ans. (a) : The Sino-Indian War was fought between
(c) Simon Commission (d) Wavell Plan China and India which took place in October–
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist November 1962. The main reason of Sino-India war
Ans. (b) : The New Deal was a series of programme, was a disputed Himalayan border.
Public work project, financial reforms and regulation 7. The UN was founded as a successor to the
enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the League of Nations in 1945 ______.
United States between 1933-1943. Whereas Cripps (a) Right before the Second World War
Mission(1942), Simon Commission (1927), and Wavell (b) Immediately after the First World War
Plan(1945) is a related with Indian Freedom Struggle. (c) Immediately after the Second World War
3. What is the ancient name of Iran? (d) Right before the First World War
(a) Persia (b) Mesopotamia RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Gaul (d) Ceylon Ans. (c) : The predecessor of the United Nations was
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the League of Nations, established in 1919 AD after
Ans. (a) : Ancient Iran was known as Persia. It is a World War I, under the Treaty of Versailles "to promote
historic region of Southwestern Asia. Presently, It is international cooperation and to achieve international
bordered to the northwest by Armenia and Azerbaijan, peace and security". The United Nations founded
to the north by the Caspian Sea, to the northeast by immediately after the Second World War in 1945.
Turkmenistan, to the east by Afghanistan, to the 8. Which of the following country was established
southeast by Pakistan, to the south by the Persian Gulf in 1971?
and the Gulf of Oman, and to the west by Turkey and (a) Sri Lanka (b) Bangladesh
Iraq. Its capital and largest city is Tehran. (c) Nepal (d) Bhutan
♦ Currency: Iranian rial RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-II)
♦ President: Ebrahim Raisi
Ans. (b):On 16 December 1971, Bangladesh was
4. Bangladesh celebrates its Independence day on established from west Pakistan on signing Instrument of
................? surrender in Dhaka. It is also called as Bangladesh
(a) 26 February (b) 26 March liberation war.
(c) 12 March (d) 20 April
9. Which are the following countries fought the
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Hundred years war?
Ans. (b) : On 26 March 1971 Bangladesh got (a) England and Italy
independence from Pakistan. Thus Independence Day (b) England and Germany
of Bangladesh is celebrated every year on 26 March.
This day is a memorial to the deaths of millions of (c) Germany and France
civilians and valiant freedom fighters who died in the (d) England and France
Bangladesh Liberation war. This day is a memorial to RRB Group-D 17-09-2018 (Shift-I)
the deaths of millions of civilians and valiant freedom Ans. (d): The Hundred years war was fought in
fighters who died in the Bangladesh liberationh War. between England and France (1337-1453). It lasted till
5. Which one of the following statements is 116 years. The war started because the King of France
incorrect with reference to the Indian freedom died without any immediate male heir.
struggle? 10. From 1337 to 1453, Hundreds years war was
(a) The Revolt of 1857 is considered to be the fought in between which countries?
First freedom struggle (a) Germany and France
(b) Bhagat Singh, Sukh Dev and Rajguru were (b) Germany and Italy
hanged in March 1931 (c) France and Spain
(c) The Simon Commission reached Bomboy in (d) England and France
1928. RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(d) Sheikh Mujibur Rehman played an important
role in the freedom struggle of India Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 11. In which year Boston Tea Party happened?
Ans. (d) : Regarding Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, (a) 1775 (b) 1774
statement in option (d) is wrong because he is related to (c) 1776 (d) 1773
Bangladesh's Independence movement, resulting in the RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (d): Boston Tea Party was a political protest that Ans. (c): Otto von Bismarck united many German
occurred on December 16, 1773 at Griffin's in Boston, languages speaking states into one powerful state called
Massachusetts. It was in the protest of British Germany'. He got the nick name Iron Chancellor when
Parliament's Tea Act of 1773. This Tea party was led by he said Germany could only become great power
Samuel Adams who is known as 'Sons of liberty' in through blood and Iron.
simple term 'The Boston Tea Party happened in 1773 as 17. When was the Battle of Waterloo was fought?
a result of ' Taxation without representation'. (a) 1815 (b) 1835
12. Which country is mainly governed by (c) 1850 (d) 1840
Communist/ Maoist parties? RRB Group-D 18-09-2018 (Shift-I)
(a) UK (b) China
Ans. (a) : The Battle of Waterloo was fought on 18
(c) India (d) America
June 1815 at Belgium in place called Waterloo. This
RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-I) battle was fought in between French Army (under
Ans. (b):China is mainly governed by Communist/ Napoleon) and British Army (under the leadership of
Maoist parties. The political structure of China is such Duke of Wellington) Napoleon lost the war and sent to
that at the top comes the place of Communist party of Island called saint Helena and died there in 1821 AD.
China, Army then the government. The politburo of 18. In 1907, _____ was elected as hereditary ruler
Chinese Communist Party group of 7 person who run
China. of Bhutan on 17 December 1907 he was
crowned and established a Druk Gyalpo
13. The revolutionary leader who improved land (Dragon King)
reforms and literacy rate in Cuba? (a) Ugyen Wangchaine (b) Uryun Wangchuck
(a) Fulgencio Batista (b) Colonel gaddafi (c) Ugyen Wangchuck (d) Uryun Wangchain
(c) Che Guevara (d) Fidel Castro RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II)
Ans. (c): In 1907 Ugyen Wangchunk was elected as
Ans. (d): Fidel Castro was a political and Cuban first Druk Gyalpo on December 17, 1907. He was
revolutionary leader from February 1959 to December crowned and established a Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King)
1976. He was Prime Minister of Cuba and the President In his lifetime he united Bhutan and tried to gain the
of state council of Cuba. During his reign in Cuba he trust of people.
gave more importance on land reforms, literacy rate,
health care and socio-economic reforms. 19. When did the Cooch Bihar king, Sangladeep
ruled or control Bhutan?
14. What is name of that American civil movement
activist who gave famous speech 'I have a (a) Around 7th century BC
dream'? (b) Around 5th century BC
(a) Abraham Lincoln (c) Around 9th century BC
(b) Martin Luther king Junior (d) Around 4th century BC
(c) Lucy stone RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-I)
(d) Victoria Woodhull Ans. (a):Around 7th century BC Cooch Bihar king
RRB Group-D 04-10-2018 (Shift-II) Sangladeep established his control over Bhutan.
Ans. (b): 'I have a dream', speech given by Martin 20. Which country celebrate Independence day on
Luther King Junior on 28 August 1963 during the 4 January?
March on Washington for Jobs and freedom, it became (a) Pakistan (b) Myanmar
one of the most defining moments and one of the most (c) Malaysia (d) Indonesia
iconic speech in American History. In this speech he RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
called for civil and economic rights and an end to Ans. (b): Myanmar also known as Burma, is an
racism in the U.S. He was assassinated in 1968. independent country, before 1937 Myanmar was part of
15. The Opium war was fought between two East India. In 1824, 1826 and 1852 AD in war of
countries, one of those countries was China, Anglo-Burma war Myanmar merged in British India. In
which is the other country? 1937 Myanmar separated from India and in Second
(a) Britain World War Japan occupied Myanmar. On 4 January
(b) United states of America 1948 Myanmar become Independent country Thus,
(c) India Independence Day is celebrated on 4 January every year
(d) France in Myanmar.
RRB Group-D 09-10-2018 (Shift-I) 21. In which year Berlin walls was fallen or
Ans. (a):The Opium war was fought between Britain collapsed?
and China in 1839-1842 AD. The war was waged (a) 1999 (b) 1989
between the Qing dynasty of China and Britain over (c) 1982 (d) 2000
opium trade disputes. RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
16. Which of the following was called the 'Iron Ans. (b):On November 9, 1989 people of Germany
Chancellor'? began dismantling the Berlin wall (a barrier that for all
(a) Changes Khan most of 30 years had symbolized the cold war division
(b) Napoleon Bonaparte of Europe). Falls of the Berlin wall was the first step
(c) Otto von Bismarck towards German reunification. Germany was reunited
(d) Adolf Hitler on 3 October 1990 after 11 months the fall of Berlin
RRB Group-D 04-10-2018 (Shift-I) wall (November 9, 1989).
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22. In 2005, the series of non-violence revolutions (a) Australia (b) Sri Lanka
that had rejected the government in Georgia, (c) Maldives (d) Canada
Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon? RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd
(a) White Revolution Ans. (a):On 3rd March 1986, Rule of United Kingdom
(b) Green Revolution in Australia was formally ended and on 1 January 1990
(c) Color Revolution Australia got Dominion status.
(d) Rainbow Revolution 28. Who is credited with building the great wall of
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist China?
Ans. (c): In 2005, a series of peaceful protest toppled (a) Qin Shi Huang
corrupt and undemocratic regimes in Georgia, Ukraine. (b) Fa-Hien
Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon. These movement collectively (c) Xuanzang or Hiuen Tsang
called as Color revolutions. This revolution was (d) Yijing
launched in many countries of the world with the aim of
overthrowing autocratic governments in different RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
periods under different names. Ans. (a):The Great Wall of China was originally
23. What was the technology developed to track conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 3rd
the enemy submarines in Second World War? Century BC. To defend off the invasions from northern
(a) Radar (b) SONAR invaders.
(c) Echolocation (d) LEADER 29. Sri Lanka got independence in _____.
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (a) 1947 (b) 1948
Ans. (b):Sonar is a technique that uses sound (c) 1949 (d) 1950
propogation (usually under water as in submarine RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
navigation) to navigate, communicate with or detect Ans. (b):The united Ceylon (Sri Lanka) recognized as
objects. The first recorded use of the technique was by an independent state with the status of Dominion with
Leonardo da Vinci in 1490 AD. After many years., it British commonwealth of Nation on 4 February 1948.
was devoloped during World War 1 to counter the Independence was finally granted in 1948 but the
threat of submarine. country remained as a Dominion of the British
24. Who is the current King of Bhutan of Wang Kingdom until 1972.
Chuck Dynasty? 30. To conquer Afghanistan by ____, its comes
(a) Jigmen Sindhe under the Achaemenid Empire.
(b) Ugyen (a) Darius I of Persia (b) Alexander
(c) Jigme Khesar Namgyel (c) Darius III of Persia (d) Diodotus I
(d) Gigme RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Ans. (a):The Persian Empire is also known as the
Ans. (c): Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wang Chuck is the Achaemenid Empire. This Empire encompassed the areas
5th Druk Gyalpo and Current King of Bhutan. First of modern day Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Turkey and
King of Wangcuck Dynasty was King Vgyen parts of Pakistan. Darius I took the throne from Cyrus II
Wangchuck. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel of Bhutan is and built Persian Empire to its greatest height. He
one of the youngest monarch in the world. conquered Afghanistan, it comes under the Achaemenid
25. In which year, Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) was Empire.
granted Independence as Dominion of Ceylon? 31. Name the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh
(a) 1948 (b) 1972 after the declaration of Independence in 1971.
(c) 1947 (d) 1968 (a) Tajjuddin Ahmad
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Ans. (a):In 1948 Sri Lanka was granted independence (c) Muhammad Mansoor Ali
as dominion of Ceylon. In 1972 the country became a (d) Khalida Jiya
republic state and its name was changed to Sri Lanka. RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
26. Terracotta Army - Terracotta is a collection of Ans. (b):Sheikh Mujibur Rahman becomes the first
sculptures. Represents the armies of the first Prime Minister (1972-1975) and later he was the
Emperor of Which Country. President of Bangladesh in 1975. He was the founder of
(a) China (b) North Korea Awami league. He was awarded with the title of Banga
(c) Thailand (d) Japan bandhu.
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 32. Queen Elizabeth II has recently become the
Ans. (a):The Terracotta Army refers to the thousand of longest reigning Monarch in Britain, She had
life size clay models of soldiers, Heroes and chariots surpassed the record set by____.
which were deposited around the grand mausoleum of (a) Queen Elizabeth I (b) Queen Anne
Shi Huangdi, first emperor of China Qing Dynasty. The (c) King George (d) Queen Victoria
mausoleum is located Xian Shaanxi Province of China RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
and constructed from 246 to 208 BC. Ans. (d): In September 2015 Queen Elizabeth II
27. Which of the following countries formally surpassed the record of 63 years and 216 days on the
ended the rule of the united Kingdom in the throne set by Queen Victoria. She became the longest
year 1986? reigning British monarch in history.
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33. Which country's constitution is the longest and (c) French Revolution
very detailed among the democratic countries (d) American Revolution
of the world? RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-II)
(a) United State of America Ans. (c): The French revolution was started in 1789
(b) Britain gave the world ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
(c) South Africa The principles of Republic and the ideas of Liberty,
(d) India equality and Fraternity in the Preamble of Constitution
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-II) of India was borrowed from the French revolution.
Ans. (d): India's Constitution is the longest and detailed 39. The Battle of Gulnabad was fought in the year
written constitution among the democratic countries of ___ under the leadership of Mahmud Hotaki.
the world. Where as the world first unwritten (a) 1770 (b) 1722
constitution is of Britain and the first written (c) 1712 (d) 1702
constitution is of the United States of America. USA's
constitution is world shortest written constitution which RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)
contains only of 7 schedules. Ans. (b):The battle of Gulnabad was fought between
34. Which religion is practiced by most of the the military forces from Hotaki Dynasty under the
people in Sri Lanka? leadership of Mahmud Hotaki and the army of the
(a) Christianity (b) Islam Safavid Empire. It further cemented the eventual fall of
the safavid dynasty, which had been declining for
(c) Buddhism (d) Hinduism
decades.
40. Which of these wars took place after India
Ans. (c): Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia it became independent?
is located in the Indian Ocean. It is also called Pearl of
Indian Ocean. Buddhism is the largest religion of Sri (a) Boer War (b) World War-II
Lanka with 70.2% of population then there are Hindu (c) Gulf War (d) World War-I
(12.6%), Muslim (9.7%) and Christian with 7.4%. RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift
35. In which country last queen of France, Marie Ans. (c) : The Gulf war was fought between August
Antoinette was born? 1990 and February 1991. It was an international conflict
(a) England (b) Yunnan that erupted after Iraq invaded neighboring Kuwait
(c) Austria (d) Italy claiming claiming it as its "19th Province".
RRB ALP & Tec. (30-08-18 Shift-III) World War I was began on 28 July 1914 and ended on
Ans. (c): Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France 11 November 1918.
who was born on 2 November 1755 AD in Vienna, World war II lasted from 1939 to 1945.
Austria. She married to Louise Auguste XVI in 1770 Second Boer war was fought from October 11, 1899 to
AD when she was just 15 years old. May 31, 1902.
36. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile long pass that 41. Which is the capital of Vietnam
better reflects the American Revolution. In (a) Hanoi (b) Bali
which American city you will find this famous (c) Bangkok (d) Port Vila
and historic route. RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
(a) Memphis (b) Boston Ans. (a) :
(c) Denver (d) Connecticut
Country Capital
RRB ALP & Tec. (10-08-18 Shift-I) Vietnam Hanoi
Ans. (b):The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile walking trail Thailand Bangkok
through Boston to Massachusetts that connect 16 Vanuatu Port Vila
locations of the country's most important historical sites 42. In which year was the Eiffel Tower
linked to the American Revolution. constructed, to commemorate the 100th
37. Paul Revere was a patriot who fought in the anniversary of the French Revolution?
American Revolution against the Britishers (a) 1889 (b) 1931
what is the name of the city where he lived and (c) 1886 (d) 1900
where he died? Paul Revere house is still ALP Stage -II 22.01.2019 (shift - I)
located in this city.
(a) Chicago (b) Boston Ans. (a) : Eiffel Tower was constructed in Paris
(c) Pennsylvania (d) Florida (France) in 1889 AD to commemorate 100th ceremony
of French Revolution.
Ans. (b):Paul Revere was an American Patriot who fought 43. Magna Carta is the charter of right issued by-
in the American Revolution against the Britishers. He was (a) King John of England
born in Boston's at the end of 1734. Revere house is (b) King Albert Edward
located in Boston city where he lived. He died in 1818 AD (c) King George V
in Boston city. (d) King Albert Edward
38. The idea of liberty, Equality and Fraternity RPF Constable 05.02.2019
had been taken from ___. Ans. (a) : Magna Carta is a royal charter of rights
(a) Indian revolution agreed by king John of England at Runnymede near
(b) Russian Revolution Windsor on 15 June, 1215.
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Part-2
Indian Polity
5. Who among the following was not the member
1. Historical Background & of Draft Committee of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Syed Muhammad Saadulah
Constituent Assembly (b) N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar
(c) Dr. K. M. Munshi
1. Who was the chairman of the drafting (d) A. V. Thakkar
committee of the Constituent Assembly? RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad 6. Which committee recommended that
Fundamental Duties be included in the
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Constitution of India?
(a) JB Kripalani Committee
RRB J.E.–2014
(b) Swaran Singh Committee
Ans. (a) The drafting committee was the most (c) AV Thakkar Committee
important of all the committees of the Constituent
Assembly. It was formed on August 29, 1947. The task (d) HC Mookherjee Committee
of this committee was to consider the draft of the RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-I)
Constitution it was chaired by Dr. Ambedkar. It had Ans. (b) : Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
seven members, whose names are as follows:- recommended inclusion of the Fundamental Duties in
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman) the Indian constitution in the year 1976. At the time of
2. N. Gopala Swami Ayyangar adoption, the Indian constitution did not have any
3. Alladi Krishna Swamy Iyer fundamental duties because the framers of our
4. Dr. K.M. Munshi constitution did not deem it appropriate to add those
5. Syed Mohammad Saadulah duties to the Indian constitution when they were
6. N. Madhav Rao (he replaced B.L. Mitra, who formulating it.
resigned due to health reasons). 7. Who is considered as the person responsible for
7. T.T. Krishnamchari (he replaced D.P. Khaitan in the political integration of India by unifying
1948 after his death). 562 princely states in the country?
2. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting (a) Subhas Chandra Bose
Committee which had the task to prepare the (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
draft of the Constitution? (c) Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel
(a) N Gopalaswami (d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(b) Saijio Mola Saadulla RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(c) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar Ans. (c): Sarday Vallabh Bhai Patel was responsible for
(d) Dr. BR Ambedkar the political integration of India by unifying 562
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-I) princely states in the country out of 565 in the very first
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. instance. He is the first Home Minister of India.
3. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting 8. Who was the first Finance Minister of
Committee of the Constituent Assembly? Independent India?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (a) RK Shanmukham Chetty
(b) Vallabh Bhai Patel (b) Liaquat Ali Khan
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru (c) CD Deshmukh
(d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (d) John Mathai
Ans. (a): R.K. Shanmukham Chetty was the first
4. The Constituent Assembly formed the Drafting finance minister of independent India. First Budget of
Committee to prepare a Draft Constitution of independent India was presented on 26th November,
India on:
1947.
(a) 29 August 1947 (b) 29 August 1949
(c) 29 August 1948 (d) 29 August 1950 9. Which of the following Acts was passed by the
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist British Parliament, defining the powers and
responsibilities of the various organs of the
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. East India Company?
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(a) Indian Councils Act of 1892 14. Who chaired the first meeting of the
(b) Regulating Act of 1773 Constituent Assembly of India?
(c) Government of India Act of 1858 (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Pitt's India Act of 1784 (b) P Upendra
RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-I) (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Ans. (b): The Regulating Act of 1773 was passed by (d) Sachchidanand Sinha
the British Parliament, defining the powers and RRB JE - 26/05/2019 (Shift-I)
responsibilities of the various organs of the East India Ans. (d): Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha presided over the
Company. It had following features– first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India. On
• Prohibited servants of company from engaging in any December 9, 1946, the first meeting of the Constituent
private trade or accepting bribes from natives. Assembly was held in the Library Building of the
• The Act elevated Governor of Bengal as Governor Council Chamber in New Delhi. The oldest member of
General of Bengal. the house, Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha, was elected as the
• Establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta (1774). temporary President of the Assembly.
10. In which of the following years was the first 15. Who among the given is known as calligrapher
republic Day of India celebrated? of Indian Constitution?
(a) 1948 (b) 1950 (a) A.V. Thakkar
(c) 1949 (d) 1947 (b) Nand Lal Bose
RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-III) (c) J.B. Kripalani
(d) Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada
Ans. (b): The first Republic Day of India was RPF Constable 03.02.2019 (Shift - I)
celebrated on 26th January, 1950. The country marks
and celebrates this date as the Constitution of India Ans. (d): Prem Bihari Narain Raizada is known as
came into effect in 1950. calligrapher of Indian Constitution.
11. Constituent Assembly drafted the Consitution 16. The Constitution of India is republican,
for Independent India. It was set up Under. because-
(a) The Government of India Act of 1909 (a) It provided provision for elected parliament.
(b) The Government of India Act of 1919 (b) A Rights Bill has been incorporated in it.
(c) Indian Independence Act of 1947 (c) Provision of adult suffrage is provided in it.
(d) Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 (d) It has no hereditary component.
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB JE - 22/05/2019 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d): The draft of Constitution for independent Ans. (d): The Constitution of India is republican, as it
India was prepared by the Constituent Assembly under has no hereditary component. The heads of state of
the Cabinet Mission Plan 1946. The Cabinet Mission India are elected. "The people and their elected
reached Delhi on 24 March, 1946 AD. There were 3 representatives hold Supreme power, rather than a
members in this board-Pathick Lawrence (India Monarch." Since India became a free nation on August
Secretary), Trade Board chairman Stafford Cripps and 15, 1947, it declared itself a Sovereign, Democratic and
Navy Chief A.V. Alexendar. Cabinet Mission rejected Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution on
the Muslim League's demand for Pakistan. January 26, 1950. The Constitution gave the citizens of
12. In which year was India declared a Republic? India the power to choose their own government and
(a) 1947 (b) 1948 paved the way for democracy.
(c) 1950 (d) 1955 17. The reason for the Constitution of India to be
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) republican is that it:
Ans. (c): India was declared a Republic on 26 Jan 1950. (a) Contains a bill of right
13. Who was the President of the Constituent (b) Has no hereditary elements
Assembly of India after independence? (c) Provides for adult franchise
(a) C. Rajgopalachari (d) Provides for an elected parliament
(b) Acharya Narendra Dev RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Dr. B R Ambedkar
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 18. Who was the main drafter of Article 370?
Ans. (d): Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was appointed as (a) BR Ambedkar
the temporary president of the Constituent Assembly on (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
9th December, 1946. Then on 11th December, 1946 Dr. (c) Gopalaswami Iyengar
Rajendra Prasad was appointed as the permanent (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
president. After independence, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly of Ans. (c): The father of Indian Constitution Dr. B. R.
India, which prepared the constitution of India. He is Ambedkar, refused to draft Article 370. Prime Minister
the only president to serve two full terms. Dr. Bhimrao J. L. Nehru got a member of his cabinet, N.
Ambedkar was appointed as the President of the Gopalaswami Iyengar to do the job. At present, special
Drafting Committee on 29th August, 1947. So, provision related to Jammu and Kashmir state got
according to the question, option (d) is correct. revoked by a presidential order in 2019.
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19. On which date did Jawahar Lal Nehru 25. The Constitution of India came into force on _?
introduce the 'Objectives Resolution in the (a) 26.01.1950 (b) 15.08.1947
Constituent Assembly? (c) 22.08.1947 (d) 01.01.1950
(a) 13th December, 1948 RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) 13th December, 1946 RPF SI 11.01.2019 (Shift - II)
(c) 13th December, 1949 Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
(d) 13th December, 1947 26. The Constitution of India came into force in:
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) 1948 (b) 1947
Ans. (b): “The Objectives Resolution, 1946” was (c) 1950 (d) 1949
introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru in the very first session RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
of the Constituent Assembly. These resolutions were Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
moved on 13th December, 1946 by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Further, these resolutions were adopted on 22nd January, 27. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
1947 by the assembly. It assured all the citizens of (a) On 26 January 1950
(b) On 26 November 1949
India, Justice, equality and liberty. (c) On 26 January 1947
20. During the formulation of the Indian (d) On 26 November 1946
Constitution, who among the following RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
presented the 'Objective Resolution'? RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Moti Lal Nehru
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru 28. Who was the first Foreign Minister of
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad independent India :
(a) Baldev Singh
(b) V.V. Giri
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (c) Jawahar Lal Nehru
21. Before the framing of the constitution of India, (d) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
an 'Objectives Resolution' was proposed by RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
_____ in 1946. Ans. (c): List of the first Cabinets Minister of
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Rajendra Prasad Independent India–
(c) BR Ambedkar (d) Vallabhbhai Patel 1. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru – Prime Minister; External
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Affairs and Commonwealth Relation (foreign
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. minister), Scientific Research
22. After how many years (approximately) of 2. Sardar Patel– Home; Information and Broadcasting;
debate, the constitution of India was signed ? States
(a) 5 (b) 4 3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad– Food and Agriculture
(c) 2 (d) 3 4. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad– Education
RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 5. John Mathai – Railway and Transport
6. Sardar Baldev Singh– Defence
Ans. (d): After a debate of 2 years, 11 months and 18 7. Jagjivan Ram – Labour
days (approximately three years), the Indian 8. CH Bhabha – Commerce
constitution was signed. 9. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai – Communication
23. In which year did the Constitution of India 10. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur – Health
came into force? 11. BR Ambedkar – Law
(a) 1948 (b) 1947 12. RK Shan Mukhan Chetty – Finance
(c) 1949 (d) 1950 13. SP. Mookerjee – Industries and Supplies
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 14. NV Gadgil – Works, Mines and Power
Ans. (d): The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th 29. Who was India's first Minister of Labour?
November, 1949 and the hon'ble members appended (a) Jagjivan Ram
their signatures to it on 24th January, 1950. In all 284 (b) Amrit Kaur
members, actually signed the constitution. The (c) Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
Constitution of India came into force on 26th January, (d) Cooverji Hormusji Bhabha
1950. On that day the assembly ceased to exist, RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-I)
transforming itself into the provisional parliament of
India until a new Parliament was constituted. Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question.
24. _____the Indian Constitution was adopted and 30. The total number of articles that were present
enacted by the Constituent Assembly. originally in the Indian Constitution during its
(a) 9 December, 1946 implementation is:
(a) 396 (b) 391
(b) 26 January, 1946
(c) 392 (d) 395
(c) 26 January, 1950 RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) 26 November, 1949 Ans. (d): At the time of implementation of the
RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-III) Constitution of India, it basically consisted of 395
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. Articles, 8 Schedules and 22 Parts.
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31. At the time of the enactment of the Indian 38. Who was the Deputy Chairman of the
Constitution, It was divided into ___ chapters. constituent Assembly, which wrote the Indian
(a) 24 (b) 25 constitution?
(c) 22 (d) 16 (a) Jaypal Singh
RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-II) (b) G. Durga Deshmukh
Ans. (c): At the time of the commencement of the (c) H.C. Mookerjee
Indian Constitution, It was divided into 22 chapters. The (d) Rajendra Prasad
original Constitution had 8 schedules. RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
32. What was 26th January called in India before Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
1947 ?
(a) Martyr's Day (b) Independence Day 39. When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the
Indian National Flag?
(c) Republic Day (d) Constitution Day (a) 22 July, 1947 (b) 22 August, 1947
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) 22 January, 1948 (d) 22 October, 1947
Ans. (b): 26th January was called Independence day in RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
India before 1947. 26th January was chosen as the date Ans. (a): The Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian
for Republic Day because it was on this day in 1929, the National Flag on 22 July, 1947.
Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was 40. Who has been known as the 'Father of Indian
proclaimed by the Indian National Congress in lieu of Constitution' ?
the Realm status as a Dominion later instated by the (a) Dr. BR Ambedkar
departing British Regime.
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
33. Who was the president of the first meeting of (c) Dr. K.M. Munshi
the constituent assembly, which was held on (d) Shri Sachchidanand Sinha
December 9, 1946?
(a) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru Ans. (a): Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as father of
(c) Manabendra Nath Roy Indian Constitution because he played the most
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad effective role in presenting the constitution as a guiding
document for Indian Society. He was the chairman of
RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Drafting Committee. He is known as "Modern Manu of
Ans. (a): The assembly first met on 9 December 1946. India".
Dr Sachchidanand Sinha was the temporary president in
41. Who was the first President of constituent
the first meeting. After elections were held-Dr. Rajendra
Assembly of Independent India?
Prasad was a elected as the President and H C
Mukherjee was elected as vice president. B. N . Rao (a) Dr B. R. Ambedkar
was appointed as the constitutional advisor of the (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
assembly. (c) Dr Sachchidananda Sinha
34. The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
of India was held on RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) 9 December 1946 (b) 8 March 1945 Ans. (d): The Constitution was framed by the
(c) 26 January 1948 (d) 7 December 1947 Constituent Assembly of India, established by the
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist members of the provincial assemblies elected by the
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. people of India. Dr Sachchidananda Sinha was the first
35. When was the first session of the Constituent president (Temporary) of the Constituent Assembly.
Assembly organized? Later, Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected its president. Dr
(a) 1948 (b) 1946 BR Ambedkar, the chairman of its Drafting Committee,
(c) 1949 (d) 1947 is considered the chief architect of the Indian
RRB JE - 02/06/2019 (Shift-III) Constitution. Union Constitution Committee was led by
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. Jawaharlal Nehru.
36. Who among the following was the President of 42. Which of the following statements regarding
the Constituent Assembly? Indian Constitution is correct?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari (b) B.R. Ambedkar (a) It is a mixture of many Constitutions.
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru (d) Rajendra Prasad (b) It is completely based on the British
RRB JE - 31/05/2019 (Shift-I) Constitution.
(c) It is made only on the basis of Government of
R.R.B. JE- Stage - II 31-08-2019 (Shift -I)
India Act, 1935.
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (d) It is completely based on the Constitution of
37. When was the first meeting of Constituent Canada.
Assembly held? RRB JE - 28/05/2019 (Shift-II)
(a) 26 November, 1946 (b) 9 December, 1946 Ans. (a): The Constitution of India is the longest
(c) 26 December, 1946 (d) 19 December, 1946 written Constitution of any independent country in the
ALP Stage -II 22.01.2019 (shift - II) world. However, the Indian Constitution is known as a
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. "Bag of Borrowings" for its varied features.
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Indian Constitution is a mixture of many Constitutions. 47. Who was the first to give the idea of
It has many foreign sources, but it was most influenced Constituent Assembly for India?
by the 'Indian Government Act' 1935. Out of 395 (a) C.G. Roy
articles of the Indian Constitution, there are about 250 (b) M.N. Roy
articles which have either been taken from the Act of (c) Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar
1935 or taken with very little change. (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
43. Which day is celebrated as Constitution Day in RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-I)
India? Ans. (b): The idea of Constituent Assembly of India
(a) 26 November (b) 15 August was first put forward by Manavendra Nath Roy or MN
(c) 14 April (d) 6 December Roy in 1934. In 1935, it became the official demand of
RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I) Indian National Congress. It was accepted in August
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 1940 in the August. The actual constituent assembly
Ans. (a): In May 2015, the Union Cabinet announced was formed in 1946 on the proposal of the cabinet
that November 26 will be observed as Constitution Day mission plan. M.N. Roy is called the father of Indian
to promote 'Constitutional values among the Citizens'. Communism. M.N. Roy was the founder of the
Before this, the day was observed as National Law Day. Mexican Communist Party and the communist party of
This was the year that marked the 125th birth India (Tashkant group).
anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the 48. Who gave the idea of a constituent assembly of
Drafting Committee of the Constitution. India for the first time?
44. When is the Constitution Day celebrated in (a) B R Ambedkar
India? (b) M N Roy
(a) 15th August (b) 24th January (c) B N Rau
(c) 26th November (d) 26th January (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
45. Which of the following is considered the
Supreme Law of India?
(a) Indian Constitution 2. Sources of Indian Constitution
(b) Republic
(c) Ambedkar's Teachings 49. Which of the following is the feature of the
(d) Secularism Constitution of the United Kingdom?
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Single citizenship
Ans. (a): The Constitution of India is considered as the (b) Fundamental duties
Supreme Law of India. It is the highest legislation of (c) Concurrent list
India. (d) Directive principles of state policy
46. An Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I)
below. Ans. (a):
Assertion (A) : The Indian Constitution came
into force on 26th January 1950. Feature of the Source
Reason (R) : 26th January is celebrated as Constitution Country
Republic day. Single citizenship – United Kingdom
Choose the correct option- Fundamental Duties – USSR
(a) A is true but R is false. Concurrent list – Australia
(b) A is false but R is true. Directive principle of – Ireland
(c) Both A and R are false. state policy
(d) Both A and R are correct but R is not a 50. The feature of Quasi Federal Government
proper explanation of A. system in the Constitution of India is borrowed
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist from the constitution of which country?
Ans. (d): The Constitution was adopted by the Indian (a) The US (b) South Africa
Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and it (c) The UK (d) Canada
came into effect on 26 January 1950. RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-I)
Note that on December 31, 1929 Jawaharlal Nehru Ans. (d): Constitution of Canada. A Quasi-Federal
hoisted the tricolour on the banks of the Ravi river and system of governance is a federal system with a strong
demanded "Poorna Swaraj" or complete self rule, and central government. This feature is borrowed from the
the date set for independence was January 26, 1930. So constitution of Canada. The distribution of powers in a
the day 26th January was chosen for this particular quasi-federal form of government is carried between the
reason, as it marked a key event in the struggle of Central government and the State governments.
India's freedom from British rule. 26th January is 51. The concept of judicial review in Constitution
celebrated as Republic day, so the Reason (R) is not of India has been taken from the Constitution
proper explanation of Assertion. of which country?
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(a) Australia Ans. (b): India's constitutional provision of 'Indirect
(b) United Kingdom election of Rajya Sabha members' was adopted from
(c) New Zealand South African constitution. Indian constitution has
(d) United states of America borrowed most of its provisions from the constitution of
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-I) various other countries as well as from the Government
Ans. (d): The concept of Judicial Review in Article -13 of India Act, 1935.
of Constitution of India has been taken from the 57. From which country has the Indian
Constitution of United States of America. constitution derived the provision of a Five-
Judicial review is the power of the courts of a country to Year Plan?
examine the actions of the legislative, executive and (a) USA (b) Ireland
administration and the court may declare them null and (c) South Africa (d) USSR
void if found violative of provisions of Part 3 of Indian RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
constitution. Ans. (d): In India the model of five year plan was taken
52. The Indian Constitution includes borrowed from USSR. Former Indian PM Pt. Nehru presented the
features from how many countries? first Five Year Plan in Indian Parliament in 1951.
(a) 06 (b) 13 58. From which Constitution has the Fundamental
(c) 10 (d) 07 Rights in the Indian Constitution drawn ?
RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-II) (a) United States (b) Switzerland
Ans. (c): The Indian Constitution includes borrowed (c) Britain (d) Soviet Union
features from 10 countries. These countries are - RRB NTPC 20.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Soviet Union Ans. (a): In Part –III, Article 12-35 of the Indian
(USSR/Russia), UK, United States, Germany, South
Constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights. These
Africa, France.
rights are taken from America's Constitution.
53. Which country's constitution has been
considered by India for the 'Principles of 59. Which part of the Indian Constitution is
Liberty, Equality & Fraternity'? inspired by the constitution of Germany ?
(a) France (b) Ireland (a) Amendment of the Constitution
(c) Britain (d) Australia (b) Federal System
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Suspension of fundamental rights during
Ans. (a): The Principles of Liberty, Equality, and Emergency
Fraternity of the Indian Constitution are borrowed (d) single citizenship
from the Constitution of France. RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Whereas, Ans. (c): Suspension of Fundamental Rights during
• Directive Principles of State policy - Ireland emergency of Indian constitution is inspired by the
• Fundamental Duties - Russia Constitution of Germany. The emergency provisions are
• Fundamental Rights - USA contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India,
from Article 352 to 360. These provisions enable the
• Bicameralism - Britain central government to meet any abnormal situation
• Joint sitting of the two houses - Australia effectively.
54. The ideas of Liberty, Equality & Fraternity in 60. The idea of Rule of law in the Indian
the preamble of our Constitution have been constitution has been taken from which of these
taken from. constitution?
(a) Colonial Revolution (b) American Revolution (a) France (b) German
(c) Russian Revolution (d) French Revolution (c) British (d) Canadian
RPF Constable 05.02.2019 RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c): The parliamentary system of the government,
55. Which of the following is NOT a source of the rule of law, law-making procedure and single
Indian Constitution? citizenship were borrowed from the British
(a) Constitution of Denmark Constitution.
(b) Constitution of France
(c) Constitution of Ireland 61. Provision of 'First past the post' in Indian
(d) Constitution of U.S.A. constitution has been adopted from the
RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist constitution of
Ans. (a): Constitution of Denmark is not a source of (a) Ireland (b) France
Indian constitution. (c) Britain (d) USA
56. India's constitutional provision of 'Indirect RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
election of Rajya Sabha members' was adopted Ans. (c): The 'first past the post' system is also known
from which country? as the simple majority system, wherein voters cast their
(a) Germany (b) South Africa votes for a single candidate and the candidate with the
(c) USA (d) England most votes wins the election. This system has been
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist borrowed from the British constitution.
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62. The concept of Federation with strong Centre 64. From which country’s constitution has Indian
in the Indian Constitution has been taken Constitution borrowed the feature of
from: Fundamental Rights?
(a) Great Britain (b) Canada (a) Francez (b) Germany
(c) USA (d) Ireland (c) Japan (d) USA
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b): List of Borrowed Features of Indian Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
Constitution: 65. The section on Fundamental Duties in the
Name of Borrowed Features of the Constitution Indian Constitution has been adopted from
Countries ___________.
Britain 1. Parliamentary government (a) USA (b) England
or 2. Rule of Law (c) USSR (d) Germany
UK 3. Legislative procedure RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-II)
or 4. Single citizenship Ans.(c) : See the explanation of above question.
5. Cabinet system 66. Which country’s constitution was considered
England
6. Prerogative writs by the makers of the Constitution of India for
7. Parliamentary privileges importing the provisions of Liberty, Equality
8. Bicameralism and Fraternity?
Ireland 1. Directive Principles of State Policy (a) Constitution of Canada
2. Method of Election of the President (b) Constitution of Australia
3. Members nomination to the Rajya Sabha (c) Constitution of Ireland
by the President (d) Constitution of France
Unites 1. Impeachment of the President RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-II)
States of 2. Functions of President and Vice-President Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
America 3. Removal of Supreme Court and High 67. In the Constitution of India, principles of
court judges Liberty, Equality and Fraternity were
4. Fundamental Rights borrowed from:
5. Judicial review (a) The Irish constitution
6. Independence of judiciary (b) The United States Constitution
7. The preamble of the constitution (c) The British Constitution
Canada 1. Centrifugal form of federalism where the (d) The French Constitution
centre is stronger than the states. RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
2. Residuary powers vest with the centre
3. Centre appoints the Governors at the Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
states 68. The concept of directive principles in Indian
4. Advisory jurisdiction of the supreme constitution has been taken from
court (a) Canada (b) USA
(c) Ireland (d) Great Britain
Australia 1. Concept of Concurrent list
2. Article 108 i.e. Joint sitting of the two RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
houses Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
3. Freedom of trade and commerce 69. Which foreign constitution is the source of 'The
USSR 1. Fundamental duties idea of the Rule of Law' of the Indian
(Now 2. The ideals of justice (social, economic Constitution ?
Russia) and political) expressed in the Preamble. (a) USA (b) UK
France 1. Concept of “Republic” (c) Erstwhile USSR (d) Germany
2. Ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(contained in the Preamble) Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
Germany 1. Suspension of Fundamental Rights during 70. The Parliamentary government concept of the
Emergency Constitution of India was taken from which
South 1. Election of members of the Rajya Sabha country?
Africa 2. Amendment of the Constitution (a) America (b) England
(c) China (d) Ireland
Japan 1. Concept of “procedure established by
Law” RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-I)
63. From which of the following countries has the
Freedom of Trade feature taken by the Indian 71. The idea of introducing independence and
fraternity in the Constitution of India was
Constitution?
inspired by which country?
(a) Australia (b) Ireland (a) France (b) Russia
(c) USSR (d) Germany (c) America (d) Germany
RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III) RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
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72. The fundamental duties of the Indian (a) Article 282 (b) Article 280
Constitution is taken from the Constitution of (c) Article 283 (d) Article 281
which country? RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(a) United Kingdom
(b) United States of America Ans. (b): As per Article 280, Finance Commission shall
(c) Soviet Union consist of a chairman and four other members to be
(d) Australia appointed by the President. As per the provisions
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist contained in Article 280 of the constitution, the President
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. of India can constitute the finance commission and give
73. The emergency provisions mentioned in the its recommendations on the distribution of taxes between
Indian Constitution are taken from the the state governments and Union government and also
Constitution of which country? amongst the states themselves.
(a) United States of America 78. Which of the following schedules of the Indian
(b) United Kingdom Constitution describes the number of seats
(c) Germany represented in the Council of States from each
(d) Canada state and Union Territory?
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Second Schedule (b) First Schedule
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (c) Third Schedule (d) Fourth Schedule
RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
3. Articles, Parts and Schedules Ans. (d): The Indian Constitution is divided into 25
parts and 12 schedules.
74. Article _____ of the Constitution of India has a 4th Schedule– It contains the provision in relation to
provision that mandates the reservation of the allocation of seats for states and
seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Union territories in the Rajya Sabha.
Tribes in the House of the People. 5th Schedule – It contains the provision in relation to
(a) 335 (b) 332 the administration and control of
(c) 330 (d) 46 scheduled areas as well as oscheduled
RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I) tribes residing in any state other than
Ans. (c): Article 330 of the Constitution of India has the states of Assam, Meghalaya,
provision that mandates the reservation of seats for the Tripura and Mizoram.
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of
the People. 79. As on April 2022, the Indian Constitution
contains ______ Articles, with 12 Schedules.
75. The Annual Financial Statement, which is
presented as a part of budget, is covered under (a) 448 (b) 484
which Article of the Constitution of India? (c) 378 (d) 336
(a) Article 115 (b) Article 114 RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(c) Article 113 (d) Article 112 Ans.(a) : As on April 2022, Indian Constitution-
RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I) Contains 448 Articles with 12 Schedules.
Ans. (d): Article-112 of Indian constitution deals with 80. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution
Annual Financial statement, which is presented as a part is the annual financial statement prepared ?
of budget. This Article of constitution entails that the (a) Article 130 (b) Article 140
President shall in respect of every financial year cause (c) Article 101 (d) Article 112
to be laid before both the houses of parliament, a
statement of the Annual receipts expenditures in this RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-I)
part referred to as the "Annual Financial Statement". Ans.(d) :
76. The Indian Constitution was the lengthiest Article Provision
Constitution at the time of its adoption which 130 – The seat of Supreme Court
originally had ________ Articles. 140 – Ancillary Powers of Supreme Court
(a) 348 (b) 448 101 – Vacation of Seats (No Person shall be a
(c) 444 (d) 395 member of both Houses of Parliament)
RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II) 112 – Annual Financial Statement.
Ans. (d): The Indian constitution was adopted by the 81. The Constitution of India has ……… parts and
constituent Assembly of India on November 26, 1949 ……….. schedules.
and became effective on January 26, 1950. At the time (a) 12; 25 (b) 22; 10
of adoption, there were 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.
But at present there are 448 articles (But 395 in order) (c) 10; 22 (d) 25' 12
and 12 Schedules. RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-III)
77. Under the provisions of which Article of the Ans. (d): The Indian Constitution is divided into 25
Indian Constitution is the President parts and 12 schedules. At the time of adoption of
empowered to constitute a Finance Commission Indian constitution (on November 26, 1949), it
at the expiration of every fifth year or at such contained a preamble, 395 articles in 22 parts and 8
earlier time as the President considers schedules. At present there are 448 Articles and 12
necessary? schedules.
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82. The Articles of the Indian Constitution are Ans. (a): Part VIII of the Constitution of India provides
grouped into how many different parts? for the Union Territory and its administrative system
(a) 22 (b) 12 mentioned in Articles 239-242.
(c) 395 (d) 8 88. Which part of Indian constitution deals with
RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-III) schedules castes and schedule tribes areas?
Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question. (a) Part–XIV (b) Part–X
83. According to Constitution of India, which (c) Part–III (d) Part–IV
article is not related to Fundamental Rights RPF Constable 16.02.2019 (Shift - III)
from following? Ans. (b): Part-X of the Indian Constitution entails the
(a) Article 40 (b) Article 25 provisions related to Schedule Caste and Schedule
(c) Article 18 (d) Article 30 Tribes Areas with Article 244-244A.
RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-II) 89. Which article empowers the Indian parliament
to include in or exclude caste, race, tribes from
Ans. (a): Article 40 of Indian Constitution is related to the list of Scheduled castes?
one of the directive principles of state policy which lays (a) Article 43 (b) Article 341
down that the state should undertake necessary steps to (c) Article 200 (d) Article 241
organize a Village Panchayat. Article 42 of the Indian RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Constitution also endows them with such powers and Ans. (b): The Article 341(2) of the Indian Constitution
authority that will enable them to function as units of empowers the Indian parliament to include in or exclude
self-Government. caste, race, and tribes from the list of schedule castes.
84. The Union Budget also known as Annual Article 342- Scheduled tribes is defined under this
Financial Statement (AFS) for a particular article of constitution of India.
financial year is given in which Article of the Article 43- The state shall endeavour to secure to all
Indian Constitution? workers a living wage and a decent standard of life.
(a) Article 134 (b) Article 112 Article 200- Assent of Governor on a bill passed by
(c) Article 31-C (d) Article 38 state legislature.
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-II) Article 241- High Courts for Union Territories.
Ans. (b): Annual Financial Statement (AFS) for a 90. How many schedules are there at present in the
particular financial year is given in Article 112 of the Indian constitution.
Indian Constitution. Article 134 deals with the (a) 8 (b) 25
Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. (c) 10 (d) 12
RPF SI 24.12.2018 (Shift - I)
As per Article 38 of the Indian Constitution- State to
secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of Ans. (d): India's constitution had 395 articles, 22 parts
and 8 schedules at the time of commencement. At
the people. Article 31C provides for- Saving of laws
present, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.
giving effect to certain directive principles.
91. The forms of oaths of office for a Minister for
85. As on 30th June 2022, how many Schedules are the Union of India is contained in the:
there in the Indian Constitution?
(a) Second Schedule (b) Fifth Schedule
(a) 22 (b) 395
(c) Third Schedule (d) First Schedule
(c) 8 (d) 12
Ans. (c): Schedule 1 of the Idian Constitution contains
Ans. (d): Indian Constitution originally had eight the list of States and Union territories and their extent
schedules, four more schedules were added by different and territorial jurisdictions.
amendments. Hence, as of 30th June 2022, 12 schedules The Second Schedule lists the salaries of officials
were there in the Indian Constitution. holding public office for example-Presidents, Judges,
86. The name of states and union territories of Comptroller and Auditor General of India etc.
India are mentioned in which schedule of the 92. The second schedule of the Indian constitution
Constitution? deals with:
(a) First Schedule (b) Second Schedule (a) Allocation of seat in council of state
(c) Third Schedule (d) Fourth Schedule (b) Salary of President, Governors, Chief Judges,
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Judges of High court and Supreme Court
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (c) Form of oaths and affirmations
Ans. (a): The provision of States and Union territories (d) List of States & Union Territories
of India are mentioned in the first schedule of the RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Constitution. Currently, 28 States and 8 Union Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
Territories are there. 93. Which part of the Constitution of India
87. Which of the following parts of the Indian contains Fundamental Rights of the citizens of
Constitution belongs to the Union Territories? India?
(a) Part- VIII (b) Part- IV (a) Part 4 (b) Part 2
(c) Part- IX (d) Part- VI (c) Part 1 (d) Part 3
RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d): Citizens of India have Fundamental Rights 98. Which of the following states has not got the
under Part III of the Constitution of India. Description special status under article 371 in part XXI of
of Articles 12-35 is included in Part III. the Indian constitution, in which some special
94. In the context of the Indian Constitution, which provisions related to temporary councils and
of the following is correctly matched? etc.
(a) Part III-Fundamental Rights (a) Maharashtra (b) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Part III- Fundamental Duties (c) Karnataka (d) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Part III - Directive Principles of State Policy RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) Part III - Citizenship Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 99. Article 371A of the Indian Constitution
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. mentions special provisions for which of the
95. Which of the following subjects comes under following states?
the concurrent list? (a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Nagaland
(a) Forest (b) Police (c) Sikkim (d) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Trade (d) Defence RRB Group-D 13-12-2018 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a): There are three type of list 100. Which state under Article 371 A has a special
1. Union list - Only Union parliament can make laws status ?
on it. (a) Puducherry (b) Nagaland
2. State list - Only state legislature can make laws on it (c) Jammu and Kashmir (d) Goa
(in exceptional cases central legislature can make RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
laws) Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
3. Concurrent list- Both the Union and States 101. Which two articles of the constitution of India
legislatures can make laws on it. most clearly expressed the power of judicial
Here some subject which are transferred to concurrent review?
from the state list after - 42nd amendment, 1976.
(a) Article 32 and Article 226
It transferred five subjects from the state list to the
concurrent list: (b) Article 17 and Article 143
Education Forests (c) Article 44 and Article 152
Weights & Measures (d) Article 21 and Article 446
Protection of Wild Animals and Birds RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Administration of Justice Ans. (a): Originally, Judicial Review was inserted in
96. Under which list is education placed in the Article 13 of Indian Constitution. But indirectly article
Indian Constitution? 226 and 32 also have the power of judicial review as
(a) State list (b) Concurrent list they may provide a constitutional remedy.
(c) Union list (d) Government list Article 32 → Writs issued by Supreme Court.
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Article 226 → Writs issued by High Court.
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 102. The State List contains the subjects of local
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. importance. Which of the following falls under
97. Article 371-A of the Indian Constitution the State List?
Provide special status to _____ state. (a) Public Health and Sanitation
(a) Nagaland (b) Sikkim (b) Taxes on income other than agricultural
(c) Assam (d) Arunachal Pradesh income
RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Banking and Insurance
Ans. (a): (d) Corporation tax
Article Special Status RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
371 Maharashtra and Gujarat Ans. (a)
The Union List has a range of subjects under which
371A Nagaland
the Parliament may make laws. This includes foreign
371B Assam affairs, defense, railways, banking, economy,
371C Manipur citizenship etc.
371D Andhra Pradesh & Telangana The State lists contains subjects under which the
371E Establishment of Central University in legislature of a state may make laws in public order,
Andhra Pradesh public health, police and sanitation, hospitals and
371F Sikkim dispensaries etc.
The Concurrent List includes subjects that give
371G Mizoram
powers to both the centre and state governments to
371H Arunachal Pradesh make laws like education, medical education and
371I Goa universities, criminal law, forests, ports other than
371J Karnataka. major parts etc.
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103. How many articles are there in the Constitution Ans. (a): Article 108 of the Indian Constitution
of India as of October 2020? provides for Joint sitting of both the houses in certain
(a) 495 (b) 448 cases. The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the
(c) 398 (d) 395 President and is presided over by the Speaker or in his
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist absence, by the Deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha or in
Ans. (b): Original Indian Constitution, when adopted his absence, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
by Constituent Assembly in 1949 had 395 Articles and 109. In which year the Article 35A was added to the
22 Parts. Many other articles and three other parts were Indian Constitution?
added to it by subsequent constitutional amendments. (a) 1949 (b) 1954
As of October 2020, the Indian Constitution had about (c) 1956 (d) 1950
448 Articles in 22 Part + 3 Sub Part but in order, 395 RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Articles and 12 Schedules.
Ans. (b): The Article 35A of Indian constitution was
104. How many parts are there in the Constitution added in 1954, which is just an extension of Article 370.
of India as of October 2020? It gives the power to the legislature of Jammu and
(a) 25 (b) 22 Kashmir to define provisions related to its original
(c) 24 (d) 23 residents. After the enactment of Jammu and Kashmir
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Re-organisation Act the Articles 370 & 35A got
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. eliminated.
105. Which of the following Articles of the 110. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution
constitution refers to the Union Budget as the contains the list of states and union territories
Annual Financial Statement? and their territories?
(a) Article 102 (b) Article 113
(a) 8th (b) 12th
(c) Article 112 (d) Article 101
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) 1st (d) 5th
Ans. (c): RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Article Provisions Ans. (c):
Article 102 – Disqualifications for members of First It contains the name of States and Union
Parliament. Schedule of Territories, and their territorial
Article 101 – Vacation of seats in Parliament. Indian jurisdiction.
Article 112 – Annual financial statement. Constitution
Article 113 – Procedure in Parliament with respect Fifth It contains provisions in relation to the
to estimates. (Consolidated fund) Schedule administration and control of Scheduled
areas and Scheduled tribes
106. Which of the following articles provided that Eighth It deals with the 22 official languages
an Inter-State Council can be formed by a Schedule recognized by the Indian Constitution
Presidential Order? viz.
(a) Article 263 (b) Article 261 Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri
(c) Article 264 (d) Article 262 (Dongri), Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Kashmiri, Konkani, Mathili (Maithili),
Ans. (a): Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali,
Article Provisions Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali,
261 – Public Acts, records and Judicial proceedings. Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
262 – Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of Twelfth It deals with the provisions that specify
Inter-state rivers or river valleys. Schedule the powers, authority and
263 – Provisions with respect to an Inter State responsibilities of Municipalities. It has
Council. 18 matters.
264 – Finance Commission Interpretation Note: This Schedule was added by the
74th Amendment Act of 1992
107. Under which one of the following Articles of 111. Which community gets special provision for
the Constitution of India has an Inter-State certain services in Article 336?
Council been constituted for coordinating in (a) Muslim Community
inter-state disputes?
(a) Article 19 (b) Article 263 (b) Sikh Community
(c) Hindu Community
(d) Anglo-Indian Community
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-I)
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (d): Article-336 provides special provision for the
108. Which Article of the Indian Constitution Anglo-Indian Community for certain services. During
empowers joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya the first 2 years after the commencement of this
Sabha under certain circumstances? Constitution, the members of the Anglo-Indian
(a) Article 108 (b) Article 75 community would be appointed to the posts in the
(c) Article 100 (d) Article 156 Union's railway customs, postal and telegraph services
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist on the same basis on which they were made just before
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 15 August, 1947.
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112. The 10th schedule of the Indian Constitution is ⇒ Article 101 of the Indian Constitution deals with
about which of the following? vacation of seats in parliament.
(a) Anti - defection ⇒ 'Article - 99' provides that before taking his seat ,
(b) Right to privacy every member of either House of Parliament shall
(c) Universal adult franchise take oath or affirmation before the President or a
(d) Right to education person appointed by him.
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-III) ⇒ 'Article-97' this articles contains provisions related
Ans. (a): The 10th schedule (anti-defection) was added to the salary and allowances of the chairman,
to the Indian Constitution by the 52nd Constitutional deputy Chairman of the parliament.
Amendment Act, 1985. Under this, provision has been
made for disqualification of MPs and MLAs. 117. The annual financial statement prepared under
113. Which of the following states does not follow Article 112 of the Constitution of India is called
the sixth schedule of the Constitution which .............-
deals with the administration and control of (a) Public account
tribal areas? (b) Consolidated account
(a) Assam (b) Nagaland (c) Budget
(c) Meghalaya (d) Tripura (d) Revenue Account
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b): The Sixth schedule provides for Ans. (c): The Annual financial statement prepared
administration in the tribal areas of the states of Assam, under Article - 112 of the Indian Constitution is called
Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The sixth schedule the Budget. Generally, the Budget includes the list of
provides for autonomy in the administration of areas income and expenditure of revenue. On 7 April 1860,
through autonomous district councils. These councils the first budget of the country was presented by James
are empowered to make laws in respect of areas under Wilson, Finance Minister of the British government.
their jurisdiction which cover the land, forest After Independence, the first budget of the country was
cultivation, inheritance, indigenous customs and presented by first Finance Minister R.K. Shanmukham
traditions of tribal's etc. The administration and control Chetty on 26 November, 1947.
of Nagaland and Arunanchal Pradesh does not come
under the sixth schedule. 4. Features of the Constitution &
114. Which of the following states is NOT governed
by 6th schedule of Indian Constitution? Preamble
(a) Tripura (b) Assam
(c) Mizoram (d) Arunachal Pradesh 118. According to _____, the parliament amended the
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Constitution (42nd Constitutional Amendment)
and inserted 'Secular'. Socialist', and Integrity'
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. in the preamble of the constitution.
115. The Constitution of India limits (demarcates) (a) Article 358 (b) Article 359
the size of the Lok Sabha under which ..... (c) Article 368 (d) Article 366
elected members and ..... members - represent RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-II)
the Anglo Indian community who are
nominated by the President of India. Ans.(c) : According to Article 368 the Parliament
(a) 550 and 2 (b) 543 and 2 amended the Constitution (42nd Constitutional
(c) 541 and 3 (d) 547 and 3 Amendment) and inserted the words secular, socialist
and integrity in the preamble of the constitution.
Ans. (a): The Constitution of India limits (demarcates) 119. The word 'secular' was added to the preamble
the size of the Lok Sabha under which 550 elected of the Constitution of India in the ..............
members and 2 members represent the Anglo-Indian Amendment Act.
community (Article-331), nominated by the President of (a) Seventh (b) Forty-Second
India. (c) First (d) Forty-Fourth
Note- In January 2020, the seats reserved for the Anglo- RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-I)
Indians in the Parliament and State Legislatures of India Ans.(b) : The terms Socialist, Secular and Integrity
were discontinued by the 104th Constitutional were added to the Preamble of Indian Constitution in
Amendment Act, 2019. 1976 through the 42nd constitutional Amendment. The
116. Which article of our Constitution says that the preamble contains the philosophy on which the Indian
speaker will have the final casting vote in the constitution has been built.
event of equality of votes in the house? 120. Which Amendment in the Indian Constitution
(a) Article 101 (b) Article 99 substituted the words 'sovereign democratic
(c) Article 97 (d) Article 100 republic' with the words 'sovereign socialist
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd secular democratic republic' and 'unity of the
Ans. (d): Nation' with the words 'unity and integrity of
the Nation'?
⇒ 'Article-100' The chairman or speaker or person
acting as such, shall not vote in the first instance, (a) 42nd (b) 31st
but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the (c) 53rd (d) 64th
case of an equality of votes. RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-I)
177
Ans. (a): By the 42nd amendment of 1976 the words 125. When were the words 'Socialist, Secular and
socialist, secular and integrity were added to Democratic Republic' added in the Indian
Constitution of India. Thus it substituted the nature of Constitution?
Indian state from "sovereign, democratic, republic" to (a) In the 35th Amendment in 1974
"sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic". The (b) In the 42nd Amendment in 1985
42nd amendment is also known as "mini constitution". (c) In the 44th Amendment in 1978
121. The words Socialist, Secular and Integrity were (d) In the 42nd Amendment in 1976
added in the preamble of Indian Constitution RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
by which amendment?
(a) 52nd (b) 44th
(c) 42 nd
(d) 72nd 126. Which of the following is a right of an Indian
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-II) citizen due to India's acceptance of secularism?
(a) Right to follow the religion as per their
will/desired (freedom)
122. An introductory statement in a constitution (b) Right to express themselves. (Freedom)
that states the reasons and guiding values of the (c) Right to speak many languages as desired.
constitution is called:
(a) Article (b) Fundamental rights (d) Right to participate in parliamentary
(c) Preamble (d) Clause discussions. (Freedom)
RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c): The Preamble is an introductory statement in a Ans. (a): Due to the acceptance of secularism by India,
constitution which states the reasons and the guiding the Indian citizen has the right (Freedom) to follow
values of the constitution. The ideals of justice, liberty, religion they wishes. Secular means that the government
equality, fraternity reflect the objectives of the will not grant recognition or protection to any religion,
constitution. It will treat all religions equally.
123. Kesavananda Bharti Case in 1973 stemmed the 127. Choose the correct statement about India from
question that the Preamble can ______. the following-
(a) be changed completely (a) India is a theocratic country.
(b) be separated into sections (b) India is a secular country.
(c) be amended (c) There is a definite state religion in India.
(d) not be amended (d) Justice is given only to Indians living in the
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist country.
Ans. (c): Keshavananda Bharti Case in 1973 stemmed RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-II)
the question that the Preamble can be amended. This Ans. (b) India is a secular country or it has no official
Case has created a history. For the first time, a bench of religion. The word 'secular' in the constitution means
13 Judges assembled and sit in its original jurisdiction equal respect and opportunity for all religions. India has
hearing the writ petition. Result about the Preamble : been declared a secular state by the Indian Constitution.
a- The Preamble to the Constitution of India is a part of
128. In the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, the
Constitution
term 'Socialism' derives its inspiration from
b- The Preamble is not a source of power nor a source
which of the following?
of limitations
(a) French Revolution
c- The Preamble has a significant role to play in the
interpretation of statute, also in the interpretation of (b) German Revolution
provisions of the Constitution. (c) American Revolution
42nd Amendment Act,1976: After the judgment of the (d) Russian Revolution
Keshavanand Bharati Case, it was accepted that the RRB Group-D 12-12-2018 (Shift-I)
Preamble is part of the Constitution. As a part of the Ans. (d) The term Socialism in the preamble of the
Constitution, the Preamble can be amended under Indian Constitution is inspired by the Russian
Article 368 of the Constitution, but the basic structure Revolution.
of the Preamble can not be amended. As of now, the
129. In which part of the Indian Constitution, the
Preamble has been only amended once through the 42nd
Amendment Act, 1976.The term ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, thought of makers of Constitution is reflected?
and ‘Integrity’ were added to the Preamble through 42nd (a) Fundamental Duties
Amendment Act, 1976. (b) Citizenship
(c) Preamble
124. ______ describe(s) India as a secular state. (d) Fundamental Rights
(a) The Preamble of the Constitution RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-I)
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy Ans. (c): The thought of the framers of the Indian
(c) Article 44 Constitution is reflected in the 'Preamble' of
(d) Article 475 Constitution of India'. The language of the Preamble is
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist derived from the 'Constitution of Australia'. The
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. preamble summarizes the entire Constitution.
178
130. Which part of the Constitution reflects the 134. Which of the following Articles of Indian
spirits and ideals of its makers? Constitution describes the details for new state
(a) Preamble formation, alternation of boundaries etc?
(b) Fundamental Rights (a) Article 1 (b) Articles 2
(c) Directive principles of state policy (c) Article 10 (d) Article 3
(d) Emergency provision RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB J.E. -2014 Ans. (d): Article 3– Formation of a new state, change
in the boundaries of the state, change in the name of
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. existing states, etc.
131. Which of the following does not indicate the 135. Which is the 29th State of India created in
meaning of the word 'Republic' mentioned in 2014?
the preamble? (a) Telangana (b) Sikkim
(a) The head of the state is elected directly or (c) Jharkhand (d) Uttarakhand
indirectly for a certain period. RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Political sovereignty lies in the people and
Ans. (a): Telangana was created on 2 June, 2014 from
not in one person. the former districts of north-western Andhra Pradesh
(c) All government offices are open to every increasing the number of states to 29. Its capital is
citizen without any discrimination even in the Hyderabad.
absence of any privileged class. Note:- Now there are only 28 states in India as Jammu
(d) At the highest post of the country where the & Kashmir has been removed from the state list due to
head of state is a hereditary king. abrogation of Article (370) and it has been divided into
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist two Union territories namely Jammu & Kashmir and
Ans. (d): Republic indicates that, any person from the Laddakh. At present, there are 8 Union territories in
general public can occupy the highest post of the India.
country. In option (d) the word republic does not 136. Telangana is the _____ state of India.
indicate its meaning. A 'Republic' is a state in which (a) 28thb (b) 30th
th
supreme power is held by the people and their elected (c) 27 (d) 29th
representatives. It has an elected head of the state rather RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
than a monarch i.e. there is absence of hereditary Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
element. Rest of the options are correct regarding
'Republic'. 137. Which of the following states has been formed
recently?
132. The word 'Republic' used in the preamble of (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Telangana
the Constitution of India indicates. (c) Chhattisgarh (d) Jharkhand
(a) That the head of the country is hereditary. RRB Group-D 01-12-2018 (Shift-II)
(b) That the head of the country is the Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
Constitutional ruler.
138. What is the number of states, in our country
(c) That the head of the country is the elected
after the creation of Telangana?
representative. (a) 30 (b) 29
(d) None of the above. (c) 28 (d) 31
RRB J.E. -2014 RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014)
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
139. Telangana was formed as a geographical and
political entity on 2 June 2014 _____ as state in
5. The Union and its Territory the Union of India.
(a) 28th (b) 30th
133. Who is authorized to alter the boundaries of (c) 27th (d) 29th
any State in India? RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(a) Prime Minister of India Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question.
(b) State Legislatures 140. In which of the following Articles of the
(c) Union Minister of Home Constitution of India is it written that 'India,
that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States?"
(d) Parliament (a) Article 4 (b) Article 2
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I) (c) Article 3 (d) Article 1
Ans. (d): Article 3– of Indian Constitution empowers RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
the Parliament to make law relating to the formation of Ans. (d): In Article 1 of the Indian Constitution in
new states by uniting two or more states or parts of state which it is written that 'India that is Bharat, shall be a
and alteration of boundaries of the any state of India. Union of States.'
The article gives authority to the Parliament to change Article 2 states that "Parliament may be law admit into
the area, boundaries or name of existing states in Union or establish, new States on such terms and
accordance with law. condition as it thinks fit."
179
141. The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat were 146. ____ was formed on January 21, 1972.
created in ................. (a) Telangana (b) Odisha
(a) 1960 (b) 1961 (c) Meghalaya (d) Goa
Ans. (a): The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat were Ans. (c): State Formation
created in 1960. The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat Meghalaya 21 January, 1972
were divided and given statehood under the Bombay Telangana 2 June, 2014
Reorganisation Act on 1 May, 1960. Under this act Odisha 26 January, 1950
Bombay was divided into two separate states with one Goa 30 May, 1987
having Gujarati and Kutchi as primary languages while 147. When did Sikkim become a state of India?
the other having Marathi and Konkani. (a) 1975 (b) 1973
142. The states of Chhattisgarh, Uttarkhand and (c) 1972 (d) 1950
Jharkhand were created in the year .......... RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) 2002 (b) 1999
Ans. (a): Sikkim was conferred the status of an
(c) 2001 (d) 2000
associate state of Indian Union in 1975 by the 35th
RRB NTPC 11.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Constitutional Amendment 1974, while Sikkim was
Ans. (d): The states of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and granted full statehood by the 36th Constitutional
Jharkhand were formed on November 1, November 9 Amendment 1975. In a special referendum held in 1975,
and November 15, 2000 respectively. Chhattisgarh was more than 97 percent of the electorate voted for the
carved out of Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand from Uttar merger of Sikkim with India. Sikkim became the 22nd
Pradesh and Jharkhand from Bihar. It changed the state of India on May 16, 1975.
number of Indian states from 25 to 28.
148. In which year Goa was given the option to
143. Article 35A of the Indian Constitution merge with Maharashtra?
mentions special provisions for which of the (a) 1963 (b) 1967
following states?
(c) 1959 (d) 1958
(a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Sikkim (d) Nagaland RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd
RRB Group-D 12-12-2018 (Shift-III) Ans. (b): The Goa Opinion Poll was conducted on 16
Ans. (a): Article 35-A of the Indian Constitution had January 1967, during the tenure of Smt. Indira Gandhi.
mentions a special provision for Jammu and Kashmir. This was the first opinion poll against Goa's accession
This article empowers the Government of the State of to Maharashtra. The people of Goa voted against the
Jammu and Kashmir to define the permanent residents merger and Goa continued to be a Union Territory.
of the state and grant privileges to the permanent Subsequently, in 1987 Goa became a full-fledged state
residents while this article deprives the residents of within the Indian Union.
other states the right to work or property. According to
the current situation, Jammu and Kashmir has been
divided into two parts Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
6. Citizenship
and made Union Territory by abolishing Article 35A
149. As per the Article 7 of the Constitution of
and Article 370 related to Jammu and Kashmir.
India, any person who has after the _______
144. Odisha joined the Union of India as an migrated from the territory of India to the
independent state in ____? territory now included in Pakistan shall not be
(a) 1947 (b) 1950 deemed to be a citizen of India.
(c) 1948 (d) 1949
(a) 1st of March 1947 (b) 19th of July 1947
(c) 18th of August 1947 (d) 1st of April 1947
Ans. (b): The state of Odisha was established on 1st
April 1936. It is on this occasion that April 1 is RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
celebrated as 'Odisha Day'. Later in 1950, Odisha joined Ans. (a): As per the Article 7 of the Constitution of
the Union of India as an independent state. After India, any person who has after the 1 March, 1947
independence, Sardar Patel, the architect of Indian unity migrated from the territory of India to the territory now
brought about the merger of the Odisha princely states included in Pakistan shall not be deemed to be a citizen
with the Union of India. of India.
145. Which of the following state has become the 150. As per Article 6 (b)(i) of the Constitution of
part of India in 1949? India, every person has a right to citizenship of
(a) Sikkim (b) Meghalaya India, if he/she migrated from Pakistan before
(c) Manipur (d) Tripura the ______ and he /she has ordinarily been
RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-III) resident in the territory of India since the date
Ans. (d): After independence, Tripura became a part of of his/her migration.
India in the year 1949 and on 1 July 1963 AD it was (a) 19 July 1948 (b) 18 July 1949
made a Union Territory, later on 21 January, 1972 AD it (c) 17 June 1947 (d) 18 August 1947
was given full state status. RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I)
180
Ans. (a): As per Article 6(b) (i) of the Constitution of Ans. (c): The Citizenship Act, 1955 lays down 5
India, every person has Right to Citizenship of India, if conditions for obtaining citizenship-
he/she migrated from Pakistan before the 19 July 1948 (i) It can be on the basis of birth
and he/she has ordinarily been resident in the territory (ii) Hereditary
of India since the date of his/her migration.
(iii) Registration,
151. A person can acquire Indian citizenship by
naturalization if the person is ordinarily a (iv) Naturalization
resident of India for ––––– years. (v) Incorporation of Territory
(a) 9 (b) 15 While there is no provision of citizenship from property
(c) 5 (d) 12 acquisition.
Ans. (d): Citizenship of India by naturalization can be 7. Fundamental Rights
acquired by a foreigner (not illegal migrant) who is
ordinarily resident in India for twelve years (throughout
the period of twelve months immediately preceding the 156. Which article of the Constitution of India
date of application and for eleven years in the aggregate covers 'Right to Life'?
fourteen years preceding the twelve months). (a) Article 20 (b) Article 34
152. Articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution of India (c) Article 32 (d) Article 21
deals with the : RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-I)
(a) Citizenship (b) Fundamental Duties RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Indian Union (d) Fundamental Rights RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II) Ans. (d): 'Right to life' is included in Article-21 of Part
Ans. (a): III of the Indian constitution. According to Article-21 of
Part Article Provision the Indian constitution, No person shall be deprived of
Part-1 1 to 4 The Union and its his life or personal liberty except according to
territories procedure established by law from time to time many
Part - 2 5 to 11 Citizenship rights have been included under Article 21 (By the
Hon'ble Courts). After interpretation, some rights under
Part - 3 12 to 35 Fundamental Right
Article 21 are Court explained article 21. It includes
Part - 4 36 to 51 Directive Principles of many rights. Like Right to health and human dignity,
state policy decent, privacy, livelihood, shelter, education, free legal
Part-4 (A) 51 (A) Fundamental Duties aid, against inhumane treatment, travel abroad,
153. Since the commencement of the Constitution, emergency medical aid, reputation, employment, sleep,
which act has provisions relating to citizenship electricity etc.
and loss of citizenship?
(a) Citizenship Act, 1950 157. In which year Article 21-A has been included
(b) Citizenship Act, 1952 through the 86th Amendment of the
(c) Citizenship Act, 1955 Constitution of India, under which the
(d) Citizenship Act, 1954 provision of free and compulsory education for
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist all children between the age of 6 to 14 years is
Ans. (c): In the beginning of the Constitution, the considered as a fundamental right?
provisions related to Citizenship are given in Articles 5 to (a) 2002 (b) 2008
11 in Part-II of the Constitution of India. The relevant (c) 2010 (d) 2004
Indian law is the citizenship act 1955, which was amended RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 1986, the Citizenship
(Amendment) Act 1992, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
2003 by the President of India on 7 January 2004. Ans. (a): 86th Amendment Act of 2002 via Article 21A
154. Which of the following mentions Part-II of the (Part III) seeks to make free and compulsory education
Indian Constitution? a Fundamental Right for all children in the age group
(a) Citizenship 6-14 years. The 86th CAA added the same provision in
(b) Fundamental Rights Fundamental duty as 11th Fundamental duty and in
(c) Preamble DPSP's substitutes Article 45 as well.
(d) Union and its territories 158. The Right to Education in the Indian
RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-II) Constitution was added by introducing a new
Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question. Article ............. in the Chapter on Fundamental
155. Which of the following is not a condition of Rights in 2002 by the 86th Constitutional
obtaining citizenship of India? Amendment.
(a) Birth
(a) 19A (b) 25A
(b) Dynasty
(c) Property acquisition (c) 21A (d) 23A
(d) Naturalization/ Indigenization RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-III)
RRB J.E. -2014 Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
181
159. By which of the following amendments was the 165. Which of the following fundamental rights is
Right to Education included in the Indian NOT guaranteed by the Constitution of India?
Constitution? (a) Right to freedom
(a) 87 (b) 86 (b) Right to freedom of religion
(c) 85 (d) 83 (c) Right to equality
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-I) (d) Right to profession
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
160. Which Article of the Constitution of India deals Ans. (d): The Constitution of India provides its citizens
with right to education? the right to practice any occupation and profession as
(a) Article 21A (b) Article 18 per Article 19(g). But, it doesn't guarantee the right to
(c) Article 19 (d) Article 22 profession.
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-II) 166. The idea of passing fundamental rights in the
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Constitution of India was inspired by the
161. By the 86th Amendment Act, which of the Constitution of which country?
following rights has been included in the list of (a) Canada (b) Australia
Fundamental Rights as part of the Right to (c) England (d) America
Freedom by adding Article 21(A) in RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-III)
Constitution of India.
(a) Right to education
(b) Right to assemble peaceably and without Ans. (d) The idea of fundamental rights in the Indian
arms Constitution is derived from the Constitution of
(c) Right to practice any profession, or to carry America. Fundamental rights are those which are given
on any occupation, trade or business to the citizens by the Constitution, being fundamental
(d) Right to protection against arrest and and essential for the living of a person. The fundamental
detention in certain cases rights in the Indian Constitution are described in Article
RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-III) 12 to 35 in Part-III of the Constitution. In the original
Constitution, 7 fundamental rights were given, but by
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. the 44th Constitutional Amendment in 1978, The right
162. According to the Constitution of India, free and to property described in Article - 31 and 19(f) have been
compulsory education to children is mandatory declared a legal right under article 300 (a). Fundamental
up to the age of: Rights are the basic human rights enshrined in the
(a) 14 years (b) 6 years Constitution of India which are guaranteed to all
(c) 10 years (d) 18 years citizens.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II) 167. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. right in the Constitution of India?
163. As per the Constitution of India, every person (a) Right to Freedom
who is arrested and detained in custody shall (b) Right to Acquire Property
be produced before the nearest magistrate (c) Right to Constitutional Remedies
within a period of _______hours of such arrest,
excluding the time necessary for the journey (d) Right to Equality
from the place of arrest to the court of the RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I)
magistrate Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
(a) 36 (b) 12 168. In which part of the Indian Constitution are
(c) 10 (d) 24 the Fundamental Rights explained?
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Part IV (b) Part III
Ans. (d): Article 22 (2) of Indian Constitution states (c) Part V (d) Part VI
that every person who is arrested and detained in RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-III)
custody shall be produced before the nearest magistrate
within a period of 24 hours of such arrest excluding the Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest 169. Fundamental Rights are described from Article
to court of the magistrate and no such person shall be 12 to ________ in the Indian Constitution.
detained in custody beyond the said period without the (a) Article 38 (b) Article 42
authority of a magistrate. (c) Article 40 (d) Article 35
164. The Right to Free and Compulsory Education RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-III)
Act was passed by Parliament in the Year Ans.(d) : See the explanation of above question.
______
(a) 2011 (b) 2006 170. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution has
(c) 2009 (d) 2010 provisions about the Fundamental Rights in the
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Constitution?
Ans. (c): The Right to Free and Compulsory Education (a) Articles 52 to 78 (b) Articles 12 to 35
Act was passed by Parliament in year 2009. In India the (c) Articles 5 to 11 (d) Articles 36 to 51
Right to Education is mentioned in Article 21(A) of RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-II)
Indian constitution. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
182
171. Most of the fundamental rights are included in 177. In which year was the Right to Education Act
the Article from our Constitution .......- (RTE) implemented in India?
(a) 1 to 10 (b) 12 to 35 (a) 2012 (b) 2009
(c) 36 to 51 (d) 112 to 135 (c) 2015 (d) 2000
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. Ans : (*) The Right to Education Act (RTE) in India
172. Part-3 of Indian Constitution deals with was passed in 2009 and was implemented from 1 April,
which subjects? 2010 across the country. Under this, provision of free
(a) Citizenship and compulsory education has been made for all
(b) Union and its provinces children between 6-14 years of Age.
(c) Fundamental rights 178. Which of the following was not a fundamental
(d) Preamble right of an Indian citizen?
RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-III) (a) Right to equality
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (b) Right to privacy
173. In India, What is age allowed to get factory (c) Right to life
employment? (d) Right against exploitation
(a) 14 years (b) 16 years RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(c) 18 years (d) 21 years Ans. (b): The Indian citizen's right to privacy was not a
RRB J.E. -2014 fundamental right. In 2017, a nine - judge's
Ans. (a): In India, an age permitted to get employment Constitutional bench of the Supreme Court termed the
in a factory is 14 years. Under Article-24 of the right to privacy as a fundamental right and stated that
Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution, no child right to privacy is part of the right to life and freedom of
below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to the person given under Article 21 of the Constitution.
work in any factory or mine or in any other hazardous
employment. 179. According to the Constitution of India, which
one of the following is not a fundamental right?
174. The right to privacy is mentioned under which
(a) Right to Freedom
part of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Part III (b) Part I (b) Right to life and personal liberty
(c) Part II (d) Part IV (c) Right to Equality
RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-II) (d) Right to protect the country
Ans. (a): In Part-III (Fundamental Rights) of the Indian RRB NTPC 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
Constitution, the right to life and personal liberty has Ans. (d): According to the Constitution of India, 'the
been considered a fundamental right under Article-21. right to protect the country' is not a fundamental right
In August 2017, 9 judges of Constitutional bench of the but it is a fundamental duty.
Supreme Court unanimously declared that the right to 180. Which one of the following fundamental rights
privacy is a Fundamental right. is available to both the citizens of India and the
175. The right to privacy is an integral part of foreigner?
which of the following sections of the (a) Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of
Constitution of India? religion, race, gender, caste or place of birth
(a) Fundamental Duties (Article-15)
(b) Directive Principles (b) Equality of opportunity in the matter of
(c) Citizenship public employment (Article-16)
(d) Fundamental Rights (c) Preservation of language script and culture of
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-II) minorities (Article-29)
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018 (Shift-I) (d) Freedom to manage religious matters
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (Article-26)
176. Which part of Indian Constitution gives the
state the right to make special provisions for Ans. (d): Freedom to manage religious matters (Article-
children, Women, scheduled castes and 26) is available to both the citizens of India and the
scheduled tribes? foreigners. The other three fundamental rights in given
(a) Part III (b) Part I option are available only to Indian citizens.
(c) Part V (d) Part VI 181. Which of the following is a political right?
RRB Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-III) (a) Right to vote
Ans. (a): According to Article 15(3) of Part-III of the (b) Freedom to form associations
Indian Constitution, the state gives the power of special (c) Freedom of thought and expression
provision for women and children. Article 15(4) gives (d) Right to religious freedom
the state the power of special provision for schedule RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-II)
castes and tribes. Ans. (a): The ‘right to vote’ in India is a political right.
183
182. The protection of interests of minorities under Ans. (d): Article 15 of the Constitution of India
the Constitution of India lies under _____. provides that no discrimination can be made against a
(a) Article 20 (b) Article 29 citizen on grounds of race, religion, caste, or place of
(c) Article 15 (d) Article 16 birth or any of them.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I) 188. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of
Ans. (b): Article 29 of the Indian Constitution deals religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, has
with the protection of interests of minorities. It provides been laid under ___ of the Fundamental Rights
that any section of the citizens residing in any part of in the Constitution of India.
India or any part thereof having a distinct language, (a) Article 16 (b) Article 17
script or culture of its own shall have the right to (c) Article 15 (d) Article 14
conserve the same. RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-III)
183. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is Ans.(c) : See the explanation of above question.
related with protection in respect of conviction 189. Which Article of the constitution of India says
for offences? that 'No person shall be deprived of his life or
(a) 19 (b) 21 personal liberty except according to procedure
(c) 18 (d) 20 established by law'?
RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I) (a) Article 23 (b) Article 24
Ans. (d): As per the Article 20 of the Indian (c) Article 21 (d) Article 22
constitution, no person shall be prosecuted and punished RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-II)
for the same offence more than once and no person
Ans. (c): In Indian Constitution according to Article 21,
accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a
'No person shall be deprived of his life or personal
witness against himself. liberty except according to procedure established by
184. The prohibition of human trafficking has been law'. This Fundamental Right is available to every
laid under ___ in the Indian Constitution. Person, Citizens and Foreigners alike. Article 21 is a
(a) Article 21 (b) Article 22 fundamental right and is included in part-III of
(c) Article 24 (d) Article 23 constitution.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III) 190. Which of the following fundamental rights is
Ans. (d): Article 23 of Indian constitution provides, the mentioned in Article 32 of the Indian
prohibition of human trafficking, beggary and other Constitution?
similar forms of forced labour and any contravention of (a) Right to Constitutional Remedies
this provision shall be an offence punishable in (b) Right to Freedom
accordance with the law. (c) Right to Property
185. ……….. of the constitution of India deals with (d) Right to Equality
the prohibition of trafficking in human beings RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-II)
and forced labour. Ans. (a): The Right to constitutional remedy has been
(a) Article 26 (b) Article 28 acknowledged as a fundamental right in all legal
(c) Article 23 (d) Article 21 systems historically. Under Article 32 of the Indian
RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-I) constitution, every citizen of India has been given the
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. right to seek constitutional remedy from the Supreme
186. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution are Court if they have been deprived of their fundamental
related with the Right against Exploitation? rights.
(a) 23 to 24 (b) 14 to 18 191. Which of the following falls under the Right to
(c) 25 to 28 (d) 19 to 22 Constitutional Remedies?
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) (a) Freedom of conscience and free profession,
Ans. (a): The right against Exploitation is enshrined in practice and propagation of religion
Articles 23 and 24 of Indian constitution. These are the (b) The right to move the Supreme Court by
fundamental rights that guarantee every citizen appropriate proceedings for the enforcement
protection from any form of forced labour and also of the rights conferred by Part III is
prohibit the employment of children in factories. guaranteed
Article 23 forbids any form of exploitation and Article (c) Right to education
24 says that no child below the age of 14 years shall be (d) Equality of opportunity in public employment
employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-II)
any other hazardous employment. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
187. _______ of the Constitution of India provides 192. What does the right to Constitutional Remedies
that no discrimination can be made against a mean?
citizen on grounds only of race, religion, caste, (a) All linguistic and religious minorities can set
or place of birth or any of them. up their own education institutions.
(a) Article 16 (b) Article 19 (b) If any citizen feels that the fundamental rights
(c) Article 17 (d) Article 15 have been violated by the State, then they can
RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III) move to the court.
184
(c) Any person has the right to move freely and 196. According to Article 24 of the Constitution of
live anywhere in India. India which deals with the Right against
(d) Each and every person is equal before the Exploitation, what is the minimum age fixed by
law, which means everyone will receive the the government to work in a factory or mine?
same protection as per the laws of the (a) 18 years (b) 16 years
country. (c) 21 years (d) 14 years
Ans. (b): Part III of the Constitution provides for legal
remedies for the protection of these rights against their Ans. (d): Article 24 is related to the Prohibition of
violation by the state or other institution/individuals. employment of children in factories, etc.
The right to Constitutional Remedies gives the citizens It says that 'No child below the age of fourteen
the right to approach the Supreme Court or the High years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine
Court to get any fundamental right restored in case they or engaged in any other hazardous employment.'
are violated. Dr. Ambedkar considered the Right to 197. Which of the following Articles of the Indian
Constitutional Remedies as the 'heart and soul of the Constitution says that no child below the age of
Constitution. fourteen years shall be employed to work in
193. Which of the following Fundamental Rights any factory or mine or engaged in any other
stands violated in a hypothetical situation hazardous employment?
where an officer of the armed forces is not (a) Article 24 (b) Article 25
promoted because she is a woman? (c) Article 27 (d) Article 26
(a) Right to Constitutional Remedies
(b) Right to Equality
(c) Right against Exploitation Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
(d) Right to Freedom 198. According to the Constitution of India, the
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-I) 'Protection of life and personal liberty' is a part
Ans. (b): Right to Equality is the Fundamental Right of which Fundamental Right from the
and it stands violated in a hypothetical situation when following?
an officer of armed forces is not promoted because she (a) Right against Exploitation
is a woman. Article 14 states that the state shall not (b) Right to Freedom
deny to any person equality before the law or equal (c) Right to Equality
protection of laws (d) Right to constitutional Remedies
194. Article 15 of the Indian Constitution relates to RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-II)
the_______.
Ans. (b): Protection of life and personal liberty is the
(a) Right to Freedom
part of right to freedom under the fundamental rights.
(b) Right to Equality
(c) Right to Education 199. The right to privacy which was recognised as a
(d) Right against Exploitation Fundamental Right by the Supreme Court in the
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II) landmark case ‘Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.)
Vs. Union of India 2017’, emerges primarily
Ans. (b): Article 15 of the Indian Constitution relates to from ______ of the Constitution of India.
the Right to Equality.
195. In July 2022, the Supreme Court of India gave (c) Article 21 (d) Article 20
an order giving more power to the right to be
forgotten, which has been acknowledged as a RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-I)
fact of the right to privacy by the top court in Ans. (c): The right to privacy is protected as an
its 2017 landmark judgment; the new order is intrinsic part of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty
related to ______. under article 21 and as a part of the freedom guaranteed
(a) medical history by part-III of the constitution. The Nine Judge Bench in
(b) print media this case unanimously reaffirmed the right to privacy as
(c) phone calls a fundamental right under the Constitution of India. The
(d) search engines and internet court held that the right to privacy was integral to
RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-III) freedom guaranteed across fundamental rights.
Ans. (d): On 18th July 2022, the Supreme Court of India 200. Which Article of the Constitution of India
gave an order giving more power to the right to be prohibits discrimination on the grounds of
forgotten, which has been acknowledged as a fact of the religion ?
right to privacy by the top court in its 2017 landmark (a) Article 14 (b) Article 17
judgment, the new order is related to 'search engines (c) Article 16 (d) Article 15
and internet'. Recognizing 'Right to be forgotten as part
of right to privacy, the Supreme Court ordered its RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-II)
registry to work out a mechanism to remove personal Ans.(d) : Article 15 of the constitution of India
details of litigants entangled in matrimonial litigation. prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion.
185
201. Which of the following is NOT included under 205. Article 29 of the Indian Constitution provides
the right of freedom in the Constitution of which of the following rights?
India ? (a) Security in relation to conviction of crime
(a) To assemble peaceably and without arms (b) Illegal purchase - sale prohibition in mankind
(b) To move freely throughout the territory of (c) Protection of interests of minorities.
India (d) Prohibition of tax on religious grounds.
(c) The freedom of speech and expression RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) To promote one's religion throughout the
Ans. (c): In part-3 of Indian Constitution, rights related to
territory of India
culture and education have been given in Article - 29 and
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-I) Article - 30 under fundamental rights. In Article - 29
Ans.(d) : The Right to freedom guarantees freedom for provides for the protection of the interests of the
citizens to live a life of dignity. Other six freedoms minorities.
guaranteed by the right to freedom are-
206. Which of the following article of the Indian
1. Speech and expression constitution deals with the protection of the
2. Assembly interest of minorities?
3. Form Association (a) Article 20 (b) Article 20A
4. Free Movement or Freedom of liberty (c) Article 24 (d) Article 29
5. Right of Residence RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
6. Right of Profession
202. Select the correct group of fundamental rights
provided by the Constitution of India from the 207. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals
given alternatives. with the protection of interests of minorities?
A. Right to equality (a) Article 29 (b) Article 26
B. Right to freedom of religion (c) Article 28 (d) Article 27
C. Right to financial support for higher and RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
professional education Ans. (a): Article 29– Protection of interests of
D. Right to constitutional remedies minorities.
E. Right to paternal properties Article 26– Freedom to manage religious affairs subject
(a) B, D and E (b) C, D and E to public order.
(c) A, B and D (d) A, C and E Article 27–Freedom as to payment of taxes for
RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-I) promotion of any particular religion.
Ans.(c) : Among the given options, the right mentioned Article 28–Freedom as to attendance at religious
incorrect because rights mentioned in option (C) & (E) instruction or religious worship in certain educational
are not mentioned in Indian Consituttion. Hence option institutions.
(c) is the correct option. 208. Which of the following articles in the
203. Preventive detention is a part of which Article Constitution of India explains the 'Right to
of Indian Constitution? education"?
(a) 25 (b) 22 (a) Article-12 (b) Article-5
(c) 28 (d) 26 (c) Article-23 (d) Article-21A
RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage IInd
Ans. (b): Preventive detention refers to taking into Ans. (d): Article-21A of the Constitution of India
custody an individual who has not committed a crime explains the 'Right to education". The state will provide
yet but the authorities believe him to be a threat to law free and compulsory education to all children between
and order. It is provided under Article 22 of the the ages of 6 to 14 years in such manner as the state
constitution. Article 22 also provides exhaustive may, by law determines.
procedural safeguards with respect to preventive 209. Article 21 A of the Indian Constitution deals
detention. with which of the following?
204. Which of the following was declared a (a) Freedom to manage religious affairs
Fundamental Right in 2017 by the Supreme (b) Protection of life and personal liberty
Court of India? (c) Protection of interests of minorities
(a) Right to Freedom of Religion (d) Right to education
(b) Right to Constitutional Remedies RRB JE - 26/06/2019 (Shift-III)
(c) Right to Privacy Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(d) Right against Exploitation 210. Which of the following Right is mentioned in
RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-I) Article-21(A) of Indian Constitution?
Ans. (c): Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) & Anr. Vs. (a) Right to education
Union of India & Ors (2017), also known as the Right (b) Right to Information
to Privacy verdict, is a landmark decision of the (c) Public Representation
Supreme Court of India, which holds that the right to (d) Right to freedom of religion
privacy is protected as a fundamental right under RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the constitution of India. Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
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211. Under which article of Indian Constitution is 216. Which one of the following articles of the
the right to hoist the national flag- Constitution gives us the right to equality?
(a) Article 18 (1) (b) Article 19 (1) (a) Article - 368 (b) Article 14-18
(c) Article 20 (1) (d) Article 21 (1) (c) Article - 32 (d) Article 23-24
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-I) RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
guarantees 6 rights to all citizens, they are- 217. Protection of life and personal liberty has been
(i) Right to freedom of speech and expression. included in the _____ Article of the
(ii) Right to assemble peacefully and without arms. Constitution of India.
(a) 21 (b) 19
(iii) Right to form congregation or association.
(c) 22 (d) 20
(iv) Right to seamless transmission everywhere in the RRB JE - 29/05/2019 (Shift-I)
territory of India.
Ans. (a): Article 21 -Protection of life and personal
(v) Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory
of India liberty- No person shall be denied the right to life and
(vi) The right to carry on any profession, trade or personal liberty except according to the procedure
established by law.
business.
Article 19- Freedom of speech and expression
Under Article 19 (1)(a) freedom of speech and
expression, the right to hoist the national flag is Article 22- Protection against arrest and preventive
inherent. detention in certain cases.
Article 20- Protection in relation of conviction for
212. Which of the following Articles of the
Constitution of India guarantees the protection offences.
of certain rights regarding that freedom of 218. Article 21 of Indian Constitution deals with:
speech (a) cultural and educational rights
(a) Article 14 (b) Article 21 (b) protection of life and personal liberty
(c) Article 19 (d) Article 22 (c) right to constitutional remedies
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (d) right to equality
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-III)
213. To which is Article 17 of the Indian Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
Constitution related? 219. Which Article deals with protection of life and
(a) Abolition of untouchability personal liberty?
(b) Right to Education (a) Article 12 (b) Article 22
(c) Equality before Law (c) Article 21 (d) Article 31
(d) Abolition of titles RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-II)
RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-II) Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a): Article 17 of the Indian Constitution is related 220. According to the Constitution, under which
to Abolition of untouchability. The following provisions article is the protection of life and personal
on Fundamental rights ensure civil equality- liberty granted?
A. Equality before law (Article - 14) (a) Article-20 (b) Article-21
B. Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of religion, (c) Article-22 (d) Article-23
race, caste, sex or place of birth. (Article - 15) RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
C. Equality of opportunity in matters of public Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
employment. (Article - 16) 221. What is writ of Mandamus?
D. End of untouchability (Article - 17) (a) Settled
E. End of titles (Article - 18) (b) To get a government body to perform its
duties
214. Which article of the constitution of India deals (c) Presenting the person in court
with the abolition of untouchability? (d) Demanding the conclusion of the hearing
(a) Article 18 (b) Article 17 RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Article 19 (d) Article 16 Ans. (b): The Supreme Court of India is the guarantor
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) of the fundamental rights of the citizens. For that, it
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. can issue five kinds of writs for enforcing the
215. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution enforces fundamental rights of the citizens. The five types of
the: writs are:
(a) Abolition of the practice of untouchability.
1. Habeas Corpus 2. Mandamus
3. Prohibition 4. Certiorari
(b) Right to freedom of religion 5. Quo-Warranto
(c) Right to education The literal meaning of the word mandamus is 'to
(d) Joint sitting of both houses in certain cases. command'. This prerogative remedy of mandamus is
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist used for enforcing the performance of public duties
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. by public authorities of all kinds.
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222. Under which article is High court issues writ in 227. What does the writ 'Habeas-Corpus' in the
India. Indian Judicial system literally mean?
(a) Article 131 (b) Article 32 (a) To be certified
(c) Article 226 (d) Article 143 (b) What is your authority
RPF SI 12.01.2019 (Shift - III) (c) We command
Ans. (c): Article 226 of the constitution empowers high (d) You shall have the body
court to issue writs for the enforcement of the RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
fundamental rights of the citizens of India Ans. (d): The meaning of Habeas Corpus is to bring the
223. Who said that the right to constitutional body or to present the prisoner infront of the court.
remedies is the 'heart and soul of the Through this writ the court may ask to present prisoner
constitution'? infront of it, and may investigate about the legal basis of
the detention of the person. If there was no any legal
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale basis for the detention of the person he/she is set to be
(b) Dr. BR Ambedkar free. This writ i.e. Habeas corpus alongwith other writs
(c) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose like Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo-warranto and
(d) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru prohibition can issued by the Supreme Court & High
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Courts through Articles 32 & 226 of the Indian
Ans. (b): Citizens have the right to seek justice from the Constitution respectively.
High Court or Supreme Court in case if there is any 228. In the cases of the Fundamental Rights
violation of these rights. This is stated under the Right violations, the Supreme Court of India can be
to Constitutional Remedies. The judiciary must provide directly petitioned under which of the following
simple, cheap and speedy judgements. Hence, the Articles of the Constitution of India?
Father of our Constitution, B.R. Ambedkar called the (a) Article 33 (b) Article 34
right to constitutional remedies as the heart and soul of (c) Article 35 (d) Article 32
the Constitution. RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-II)
224. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
right as per the constitution of India? 229. The Supreme Court and High Courts have
(a) Right to Constitutional Remedies power to issue writs in the nature of habeas
(b) Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid corpus, quo Warranto, mandamus, certiorari,
(c) Freedom of Speech and Expression prohibition etc., under ______ .
(d) Right of Equality (a) Articles 226 and 32, respectively
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (b) Articles 42 and 26, respectively
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Articles 32 and 226, respectively
(d) Articles 26 and 42, respectively
Ans. (b): There are six fundamental rights recognised
by the Indian Constitution:
1. Right to equality (Articles. 14-18) Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
2. Right to freedom (Articles. 19-22) 230. Name the writ under which the court orders
3. Right against exploitation (Articles. 23-24) that the arrested person should be presented
before it or can order to set free an arrested
4. Right to freedom of religion (Articles. 25-28) person if the manner or grounds of arrest are
5. Cultural and Educational Rights of minorities not lawful or satisfactory.
(Articles. 29-30), and (a) Certiorari (b) Quo Warranto
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article. 32) (c) Mandamus (d) Habeas Corpus
• Equal justice and free legal aid is enshrined in article RRB NTPC 20.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
39A of DPSPs (directive principles of state policy). Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
225. Under which articles of the Constitution of 231. Which of the following is described as the soul
India is the Right of Equality mentioned? of the constitution of India?
(a) Article 14-18 (b) Article 23-24 (a) Directive principles of state policy
(c) Article 25-28 (d) Article 19-22 (b) Lok Sabha
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Fundamental Rights
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question (d) Rajya Sabha
226. Which of the following fundamental rights is RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
not included in the fundamental rights Ans. (c): In general Preamble is called the 'soul of
described in the Constitution of India? constitution' because wherever there arises any doubt in
(a) Right to privacy (b) Right to equality interpretation of constitution, matter is decided in light
(c) Right to property (d) Right to speech of Preamble. However B.R. Ambedkar had said that
Article 32 which falls under part III of the constitution
RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-III) that includes fundamental rights of individuals is the
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. heart and soul of the Constitution of India.
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232. Which article of the Indian Constitution Ans. (d): Article 18 prevents the state from confirming
guarantees 'equality of opportunity' in the any title except military and academic distinction.
matters of public employment? Article 18: Abolition of titles.
Article 18(1): No title, not being a military or academic
(c) Article 15 (d) Article 17 distinction, shall be conferred by the State.
Article 18 (2): No citizen of India shall accept any title
Ans. (a): Article 16 was debated on 30th November from any foreign State.
1948. It provided for equality of opportunity in all
government employment. It stated that no citizen can be Article 18(3): No person who is not a citizen of India
discriminated on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, shall, while he holds any office of profit or trust under
descent, place of birth, or residence for government the State, accept without the consent of the President
employment. It also allowed the state to make any title from any foreign State.
reservations in public employment for citizens from any 238. In which of the following articles the concept of
backward class. the equality is enshrined?
233. Which article of the Indian Constitution grants (a) Article 30 (b) Article 14
the right to equal opportunity in public (c) Article 21 (d) Article 19
employment ? RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b): Article 14 of the Consititution of India:–
(c) Article 14 (d) Article 16 provides for equality before the law or equal protection
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of the laws.
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question Article 30:–Right of minorities to establish and
234. Which of the following Articles of Indian administer educational institutions of their choice.
Constitution provides Right against Article 21:–Protection of life and personal liberty.
Exploitation ? Article 19:– Freedom of speech and expression.
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 8. Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans. (c): The Right against Exploitation is enshrined
in Article 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution. 239. Which of the following statements is not true
Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits human about the 'Directive Principles of State
trafficking and beggar (forced labour without payment) Policies'?
to protect the millions of underprivileged and deprived (a) Reflects the ideals that the state has in mind
people of the country. by formulating policies and enacting laws.
Article 24 of Indian Constitution forbids employment (b) They promote the welfare of the community
of children below the age of 14 years in dangerous jobs and therefore it is social and socialist.
like factories and mines. (c) It is not legally enforceable by the courts for
235. Which of the following article is related to the violations.
prevention of human trafficking and forced (d) They are enforceable on their own and do not
labour?
require any law to implement them.
RRB JE - 22/05/2019 (Shift-III) Ans. (d): According to Article 37, the provisions
contained in this part (Part-IV) shall not be enforceable
by any court of law. This element has a political form
236. Under which Article of the Constitution, the rather than a legal one. They are just general
Supreme Court of India may issue a writ for instructions for the state but the principles therein laid
enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of
the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply
these principles in making laws, so they are enforceable
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist on their own.
Ans. (a): Article 32 is mentioned under Part III of the
Indian Constitution which includes Fundamental Right 240. Promoting education and economic interests of
of Indian citizens. It allows all the Indian citizens to weaker sections of the society, especially the
move to the country's Apex Court in case of violation of scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes comes
fundamental rights. under which of the following?
237. Which article of Indian Constitution ensures (a) Fundamental duties
the abolition of titles? (b) Fifth Schedule
(a) Article 25 (b) Article 23 (c) Directive principles of the State policy
(c) Article 22 (d) Article 18 (d) Fundamental Rights
RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
189
Ans. (c): Under the heading DPSP in Part IV of the (a) Article 48 (b) Article 40
Indian constitution we have the following provisions- (c) Article 32 (d) Article 7
Article 46 of Directive Principles of State Policy- The RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-III)
state shall promote with special care the educational and Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
economic interests of weaker sections of the people, and 245. Which of the following articles of the Indian
in particular, of the Schedule Castes and the Schedule Constitution is directed to establish living
Tribes and shall protect them from social injustice and wage, etc, for workers?
all forms of exploitation.
(a) Article- 41 (b) Article- 43
241. Which of the following features of the (c) Article- 42 (d) Article- 40
Constitution of India is borrowed from the
Constitution of Ireland?
(a) Rule of law Ans. (b): The Directive Principles of State Policy
(b) Directive principles of state policy (DPSP) are included in part IV (Article 36-51) of the
Indian Constitution. The objective of these principles is
(c) Single citizenship to ensure socio-economic justice for the people and to
(d) Parliamentary system of government establish India as a welfare state. Article 43 of the
RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-III) Constitution of India provides that the state shall
Ans. (b): 'Directive Principles of State Policy' (DPSP), endeavour to secure for all workers a subsistence wage
of the Constitution of India is borrowed from the and a reasonable standard of living.
Constitution of 'Ireland'. Directive principles lay down 246. Article 36 to 51 are listed under which of the
that the state shall strive to promote the welfare of following headings of the Indian Constitution?
people by securing and protecting as effectively as it (a) Co-Operative Society
may, a social order in which justice − social, economic, (b) Municipalities
political shall prevent all institutions of National life. (c) Fundamental Duties
242. Article _____ of the Constitution which (d) Directive Principles of state policy
enshrines one of the Directive Principles of RRB JE - 02/06/2019 (Shift-I)
State Policy, lays down that the State shall take Ans. (d): Directive principles of state policy are
steps to organise village Panchayats and endow included in article 36 to 51 in Part-IV of the
them with such powers and authority as may Constitution. It is not enforceable by law but are
be necessary to enable them to function as units fundamental in the governance of the state. No one can
of self-government. go to court to make it enforceable. Directive Principles
(a) 37 (b) 40 of State Policy are derived from the Constitution of
(c) 48 (d) 31 'Ireland'.
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-I) Article 40- Organization of Village Panchayats.
Ans.(b) :The article 40 of Indian Constitution talks about Article 48- Organization of Agriculture and Animal
organizing village pancyayat and providing them power husbandry
to plan the developments. It is based on Gandhian Article 48 (A)- Environmental Protection.
concept. Later on the Panchayati Raj started in India from Article 49- Protection of National Monuments and
2nd Oct 1959 from Nagaur, Rajasthan. Panchayati Raj places and object of national importance.
was introduced in India on the recommendations of Article 50- Separation of Judiciary from Executive
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957).
Article 51- Promotion of International Peace and
243. Which Article of the Constitution of India lays
down that the State shall take steps to organise Security.
village panchayats and endow them with such 247. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals
powers and authority as may be necessary to with the provision of protection of monuments
enable them to function as units of self- and places and object of national importance?
government? (a) Article 48 (b) Article 43
(a) Article 44 (b) Article 41 (c) Article 49 (d) Article 48 A
(c) Article 42 (d) Article 40 RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (d): Article 40 of the Constitution of India lays 248. The provisions contained in the directive
down that the State shall take steps to organise village Principles of State Policy:
Panchayats and endow them with such powers and (a) can be enforced by any court
authority as may be necessary to enable them to (b) can be enforced by the High court
function as units of self government.
(c) cannot be enforced by any court
244. Which Article of the Constitution of India (d) can be enforced by the Supreme court
enshrines one of the Directive Principles of
State Policy which lays down that 'the State RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
shall take steps to organize village Panchayats Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
and endow them with such powers and 249. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the
authority as may be necessary to enable them Constitution of India have been adopted from
to function as units of self-government? the:
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(a) Canadian Constitution 255. _____ of the Directive Principles of State Policy
(b) Irish Constitution deals with the promotion of international peace
(c) French Constitution and security.
(d) US Constitution (a) Article 51 (b) Article 41
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II) (c) Article 50 (d) Article 43
250. The Directive Principles of State Policy are
mentioned in which of the following parts of 256. Under which article of the Indian Constitution,
the constitution of India? the obligations related to international peace
(a) Part-4 (b) Part-6 and security of the states have been mentioned?
(c) Part-3 (d) Part-5 (a) Directive principles of State Policy
(b) Fundamental right
(c) Fundamental duty
(d) Preamble
251. Which of the following is related to part IV of RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
the Indian Constitution?
(a) Human Rights Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
(b) Federal Judiciary 257. Article 43 B in Part IV of the Constitution of
(c) Parliament India deals with:
(d) Directive Principles of state policy. (a) Rural business hubs
RRB Group-D 03-10-2018 (Shift-II) (b) Village Panchayats
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (c) Forest development
252. Which of the following articles of the (d) Cooperative societies
Constitution of India lays down that the State RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
shall take steps to organise village panchayats? Ans. (d): Article 43B (in Directive Principles of State
(a) Article 40 (b) Article 41 Policy) says that 'states shall endeavour to promote
(c) Article 43 (d) Article 42 voluntary formation, autonomous functioning,
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist democratic control and professional management of
cooperative societies'.
Ans. (a): Article 40- Organisation of village panchayats
258. Which of the following policy adoptions by the
Article 41- the State shall within the limits of its Government of India is NOT guided by the
economic capacity and development, make effective 'Directive Principles of State Policy?'
provision for securing the right to work, to education (a) Promotion of village panchayats
and to public assistance in certain cases. (b) Preparation of building by-laws
Article 42- Provision for securing just and humane (c) Uniform civil code
conditions of work and maternity relief
(d) Prohibition of consumption of alcoholic
Article 43- Living wage, etc, for workers liquor
253. The Provisions of securing just and humane RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
conditions of work and for maternity relief has Ans. (b): From the given options,'Preparation of building
been entrusted in the Indian Constitution as by-laws' is not guided by the Directive Principles of State
one of the; Policy. While promotion of village panchayats, uniform
(a) Fundamental rights civil code (Article 44) and prohibition of consumption of
(b) Directive principles of state policy alcoholic liquor (Article 47) are directed in the Directive
(c) Constitution and economic rights Principles of State Policy.
(d) Fundamental duties 259. Which part of the Indian Constitution is also
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I) called a unique feature of the Constitution by Dr.
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. B.R. Ambedkar?
254. Which article of the Indian Constitution lays (a) Amendment Procedures
down Directive Principles of State Policy on (b) Fundamental duties
Promotion of International Peace and (c) Directive Principles of State Policy
Security? (d) Fundamental Rights
(a) Article 51 (b) Article 15 RRB Group-D 01-11-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Article 31 (d) Article 14 Ans. (c): Directive Principles of State Policy has been
RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist called a unique feature of the Constitution by Dr. B. R.
Ans. (a): Article 51- Promotion of International Peace Ambedkar. It is of great value because it lays down the
and Security. The state shall endeavour to goal of 'economic democracy' as distinguished from
(a) Promote international peace and security; 'political democracy'.
(b) Maintain just and honorable relations between 260. The provisions of the uniform civil code are
nations; mentioned in the Constitution of India____.
(c) Foster respect for international law and treaty (a) Part VI (b) Part IV
obligation in the dealings of organized peoples with (c) Part X (d) Part III
one another etc. RRB Group-D 26-10-2018 (Shift-III)
191
Ans. (b): Article 44 in Part IV of the constitution Ans. (a): The fundamental duties in the constitution of
describes the uniform civil code. A uniform civil code
India were adopted from the USSR constitution
means that all sections of society irrespective of their
fundamental duties are essentially taken from the Indian
religion shall be treated equally. They cover areas like
condition, mythology, religious and practices
marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, adoption
and succession of the property. It is based on the fundamental duties were added by the 42nd
Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. The other
premise that there is no connection between religion and
law in modern civilization. borrowed provision from different countries and detail
261. Which of the following Articles of the of them are as below-
Constitution of India deals with the uniform Japan – Procedure established by law
civil code for the citizens ? Ireland–DPSP, Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha,
(a) 45 (b) 44 Method of election of President.
(c) 43 (d) 42 U.S.A.– Fundamental rights, Independence of Judiciary,
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-II) Judicial review, Impeachment of President.
Ans.(b) : See the explanation of above question. 267. Which of the following Constitutional
262. Which Article of the Indian Constitution aims Amendments provided for inclusion of
at securing for the citizens a uniform civil code Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of
throughout the territory of India? India?
(a) Article 47 (b) Article 43 (a) 42nd Amendment (b) 40th Amendment
(c) Article 44 (d) Article 46 th
(c) 80 Amendment (d) 86th Amendment
RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a): The Fundamental Duties were added in
263. The uniform civil code is described in which
article of the Constitution? constitution by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of
(a) 41 (b) 42 1976 on the recommendations of 'Swaran Singh
(c) 43 (d) 44 Committee'.
268. Which amendment added a chapter IV-A to
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. Indian Constitution which consisted of only one
264. In which of the following parts of the Indian Article 51-A that deals with Fundamental
Constitution, the executive is separated from Duties?
the judiciary? (a) 53rd (b) 44th
(a) Fundamental Rights (c) 42nd (d) 58th
(b) Preamble RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy Ans. (c): 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added chapter
(d) Seventh Schedule IV-A to Indian Constitution which consisted of only one
RRB JE - 26/06/2019 (Shift-I)
Article 51A that deals with fundamental duties. This
Ans. (c) Article 50 of Part-IV of the Indian Constitution
amendment added 10 fundamental duties.
segregates the judiciary from the executive. The purpose
269. The fundamental duties of citizens were added
of separation of powers is to prevent abuse of power by a
single person or a group of individuals. It will guard the to the constitution of India by the 42nd
society against the arbitrary, irrational and tyrannical amendment in:
power of the state, safeguard freedom for all and allocate (a) 1974 (b) 1973
each function to the suitable organs of the state for (c) 1975 (d) 1976
effective discharge of their respective duties. RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-I)
265. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Ans. (d): See the explanation the above question.
Constitution deals with the separation of
judiciary from the executive? 270. As on the July 2022, how many Fundamental
(a) 50 (b) 52 Duties are there in the Indian Constitution?
(c) 51 (d) 53 (a) 11 (b) 9
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-I) (c) 10 (d) 12
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a): As on July 2022, there are 11 Fundamental
9. Fundamental Duties Duties in the Indian Constitution.
Originally, there were 10 Fundamental Duties, which
266. The Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of were comprisedndin Part IV A and Article 51A and were
India were adopted from the: included by 42 Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
(a) USSR Constitution Later 11th Fundamental duty was added in 2002 by 86th
(b) Japanese Constitution Constitution Amendment Act.
(c) Irish Constitution Fundamental duties are categorized into Moral and
(d) US Constitution Civic duty. They are Non-Justiciable.
RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I) As of now, there are 11 Fundamental Duties.
192
271. According to Constitution of India, which is (c) every adult is entitled to be registered as a
NOT a fundamental duty of a citizen from voter at an election
following? (d) a citizen of the country must defend the
(a) To defend the country and render national country and render national service when
service when called upon to do so called upon to do so
(b) To treat men and women equally, have the RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-I)
right to an adequate means of livehood Ans.(d) : Article 51A (d) is a fundamental duty that
(c) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which states, every citizen of India should defend the country
inspired our national struggle for freedom and render national service when called upon to do so.
(d) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our
composite culture 276. Who among the following Prime Ministers
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-III) constituted the Swaran Singh Committee,
which recommended the incorporation of the
Ans. (b): In the Article 39 (a) of the Constitution of Fundamental Duties in the Indian
India in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) Constitution?
it is stated that all the citizens men and women equally,
(a) Jawaharalal Nehru (b) Indira Gandhi
have the right to an adequate means to livelihood.
Hence, second statement is incorrect. Rest all the given (c) Lal Bahadur Shastri (d) Morarji Desai
options are correct as a fundamental duty of a citizen. RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-III)
272. The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens are Ans.(b) : Prime Minister Indira Ghandhi constituted the
found in which article of the Constitution of Swaran Singh Committee, which recommended the
India? incorporation of the fundamental Duties in the Indian
(a) Article 244 (b) Article 13 Constitution. The provision was added by 42nd
(c) Article 307 (d) Article 51A amendment of 1976.
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-I) 277. The Fundamental Duties were added in
Ans. (d): The Fundamental Duties of citizens were Constitution of India by which of the following
added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in amendments?
1976, enumerated in Part IV(A) and consist of single (a) 43rd (b) 45th
th
Article 51A, upon the recommendations of the Swaran (c) 44 (d) 42nd
Singh Committee. RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-I)
* In addition, one more duty was added by 86th CAA Ans.(d) : The fundamental duties were added in the
2002 which makes total 11 duties. constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the
273. The Fundamental Duties have been added in recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
Part-IV of the Constitution under ______ in the 278. Which of the following statements about
year 1976 through the 42nd Constitutional fundamental duties of the Indian Constitution
Amendment. is correct ?
(a) To preserve the biodiversity is a fundamental
(c) Article 51A (d) Article 51 duty
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-III) (b) To make compulsory education to children of
Ans. (c): See the explanation of the above question. 6 to 14 years as our fundamental duty
274. Which Article of the Constitution of India was (c) To obey parents is a fundamental duty
amended in 2002 and a clause 'k' was inserted (d) To save money for future is a fundamental
that said "who is a parent or guardian to duty
provide opportunities for education to his child RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-I)
or, as the case may be, ward between the age of
six and fourteen years."? Ans.(b) : Among the following options, option (b) is
(a) Article 44 A (b) Article 57 B correct. The provision of compulsory education to
(c) Article 55 B (d) Article 51 A children of 6-14 years of age was added to Indian
constitution by 86th amendment act of 2002.
Ans.(d) : A clause-K was added to Article 51A as a part 279. Which part of the Indian Constitution has only
of Fundamental Duties by 86th CAA that states "who is one Article 51-A, which deals with the Code of
a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for 11 Fundamental Duties for the Citizens?
education to his child or, as the case may be, ward (a) Part IXA (b) Part VII
between the age of six and fourteen years. (c) Part-IV-A (d) Part V
275. As per article 51A(d) of the Constitution of RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-II)
India, ______. Ans. (c): Part IV-A of Indian Constitution has only one
(a) The State shall not deny to any person Article 51-A, which deals with the code of 11
equality before the law or the equal protection Fundamental Duties. In compliance with Article 29(1)
of the laws within the territory of India of the universal declaration of Human Rights the Article
(b) Untouchability is abolished and its practice in was added by means of the 42nd Amendment Act 1976
any form is forbidden into the Constitution.
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280. Which of the following fundamental duties is (a) To defend the country and render national
added by the 86th Amendment of the service when called upon to do so
constitution in 2002? (b) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our
(a) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which composite culture
inspired our national struggle for freedom (c) To safeguard public property and to abjure
(b) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
violence (d) Duty of parent or guardian, to provide
(c) Who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as
opportunities for education to his child, or as the case may be, ward, between the age of six
the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.
and fourteen years RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-III)
(d) To defend the country and render national Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
service when called upon to do so
283. What is the total number of Fundamental
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-II) Duties present in Part IV A of the Indian
Ans. (c): The 11 Fundamental duties given in the Constitution?
constitution of India are follows: (a) 13 (b) 11
(a) To abide by the constitution and respect its ideal (c) 12 (d) 14
and institutions, the National Flag and the National RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-III)
Anthem,
(b) To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
the national struggle for freedom, 284. The Fundamental Duties in the Indian
(c) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and Constitution were added by which amendment
integrity of India, to the Constitution ?
(d) To defend the country and the render national (a) 42nd (b) 43rd
service when called upon to do so, (c) 40th (d) 41st
(e) To promote harmony and the spirit of common RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-I)
brotherhood amongst all the people of India Ans. (a): By the recommendation of Swaran Singh
transcending religious, linguistic and regional or committee in 1976, 42nd amendment Act added 10
sectional diversities and to renounce practices Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution. 86th
derogatory to the dignity of women, Amendment Act 2002 later added 11th Fundamental
(f) To value and preserve the rich heritage of the Duty to the list.
country's composite culture, Idea of Fundamental Duties was borrowed from
(g) To protect and improve the natural environment USSR constitution.
including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to Enumerated in part IV (A) and consist of single
have compassion for living creatures, Article 51 (A)
Fundamental duties are non- Justifiable
(h) To develop scientific temper, humanism and the
It applies only to citizens and do not extend to
spirit of inquiry and reform,
foreigners.
(i) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence,
(j) To strive towards excellence in all spheres of 285. In which year was the 11th Fundamental Duty
individual and collective activity so that the national added in the Indian Constitution?
constantly rises to higher levels of Endeavour and (a) 2012 (b) 1998
achievement, and (c) 2002 (d) 2004
(k) To provide opportunities for education to his child RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-II)
or ward between the age of six and fourteen years Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
(added by the 86th constitutional Amendment Act, 286. How many more Fundamental duty duties had
2002. These fundamental duties were added in been added to the Indian Constitution by 86th
Constitution on the recommendation of Swaran amendment Act 2002?
Singh Committee (42nd Constitutional Amendment (a) Two (b) three
1976).
(c) One (d) Four
281. Following the Indian Constitution and RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-III)
respecting the national anthem and flag is the
Fundamental Duty included in our Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Constitution. 287. Which of the following falls under Article 51A
(a) First (b) Fourth of the Indian Constitution?
(c) Third (d) Second (a) Cultural and Education Rights
RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-I) (b) Promotion of International peace and security
(c) Fundamental Duties
(d) Fundamental rights
282. Which additional duty was added in 2002 by
the Amendment of the Constitution, under
clause K of the fundamental duties of India? Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
194
288. The Fundamental Duties were added in the 295. In the Constitution of India, Part IV A deals
Indian Constitution by the recommendations of with the :
which of the following committees? (a) Fundamental Duties
(a) Union Constitution Committee (b) Fundamental Rights
(b) Swaran Singh Committee (c) Directive Principles of state Policy
(c) Union Power Committee (d) Citizenship
(d) Provincial Constitution Committee RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I)
RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-II) Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
296. Which article of our Constitution covers
289. The Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of fundamental duties of Indian citizens?
India are given in which part of the (a) Article 21 A (b) Article 51 A
Constitution? (c) Article 370 A (d) Article 19 A
(a) Part V (b) Part VA RRB J.E. -2014
(c) Part IVA (d) Part IV Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
297. How many fundamental duties are mentioned
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. in the Constitution of India?
290. In which year was the 11th Fundamental duty (a) 15 (b) 10
added to the list of Fundamental Duties in the (c) 3 (d) 11
Indian Constitution?
(a) 2000 (b) 1999
(c) 2004 (d) 2002
RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-II) Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. 298. As of December 2020, how many fundamental
duties are enumerated in the Constitution of
291. Which of the following is mentioned in Article India?
51 A of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Directive Principles of State policy (a) 9 (b) 11
(b) Fundamental Duties (c) 7 (d) 8
(c) Preamble RRB NTPC 27.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) Fundamental Rights Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-III) 299. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity
Ans. (b): In the 1974, Swaran Singh Committee and integrity of India is a/the:
recommended to add Fundamental Duties to the (a) fundamental right (b) legal right
Constitution of India of Article 51(A) in Part-IV (A) by (c) army's duty (d) fundamental duty
the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, under
the title 10 basic duties were added. Later a new basic RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Ans. (d): To uphold and protect the sovereignty unity,
Act 2002 which says that it is the duty on every parent or and integrity of India is a fundamental duty.
guardian to ensure that their child was provided 300. According to Indian constitution, which of the
opportunities for education between the ages of six and following is not a fundamental duties.
fourteen years. Currently, the number of basic duties is 11. (a) To increase harmony and brotherhood
292. Article 51A of the Constitution of India deals (b) To preserve the culture
with _____. (c) To develop scientific behaviours
(a) panchayats (b) union territories (d) Prohibition of human trafficking and child
(c) fundamental rights (d) fundamental duties labour
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans.(d) : See the explanation of above question. Ans. (d): Art. 23 to 24 of Indian constitution deals with
293. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended Rights against Exploitation under Fundamental rights
inclusion of which of the following features in (Art. 12-35). Art. 23 prohibits the Human Trafficking
the Constitution of India? and forced labour and Article 24 - prohibits
(a) Fundamental duties (b) Preamble employment of children factories etc. Remaining
(c) Fundamental rights (d) Concurrent list options are part of fundamental duties.
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-II) 301. According to which article of the Consitution of
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. India, it is the fundamental duty of every
294. Which of the following Parts and Articles of the citizen to protect the natural environment?
Constitution of India is related to Fundamental (a) Article 55 (b) Article 51A
Duties? (c) Article 48A (d) Article 52
(a) Part V A (Article 52 A) RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) Part VI A (Article 53 A) Ans. (b): Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution under
(c) Part VI A (Article 51 A) the heading Fundamental Duties says that it shall be duty
(d) Part IV A (Article 51 A) of every citizen of India to protect and improve the
RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-III) natural environment including forets, lakes, rivers and
Ans.(d) : See the explanation of above question. wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.
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Ans. (d): Article 87(1) of Indian Constitution deals
10. President with the special address by the President. At the
commencement of the first session after each general
302. Who among the following is the Supreme election to the House of the People and at the
Commander of the Indian armed forces? commencement of first year session of each year, the
(a) President (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha President shall address both the Houses of Parliament
(c) Prime Minister (d) Defence Minister assembled together.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) 307. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is
Ans. (a): The President of India is the supreme related with the Right of President to address
commander of Indian armed forces Article 53(2). The and send messages to House?
headquarters of the Indian Armed Forces is located in (a) Article 88 (b) Article 86
New Delhi. (c) Article 84 (d) Article 90
303. In India when a president is to be impeached RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
for violation of the Constitution, the charge is Ans. (b): Article 86 of the Indian Constitution deals
preferred by ………. . with Right of President to address and send messages to
(a) Only Lok Sabha houses.
(b) Either House of Parliament Article 84 is regarding qualification for membership of
(c) Only Rajya Sabha parliament.
(d) Union Council of Ministers Article 88 deals with Rights of Ministers and Attorney
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I) General with respect to proceedings of houses.
Ans. (b): When a President is to be impeached for Article 90 deals with vacation and resignation of, and
violation of the Constitution; the charge shall be removal from, the office of Deputy Chairman, a
preferred by either House of Parliament. The member holding office as Deputy Chairman of council
impeachment charges are signed by 1/4 of the member of states.
of the house. A 14 day notice is given to the President 308. The President of India is elected by an
of India. Both House of Parliament pass the Electoral College consisting of:
impeachment charge with the 2/3 majority (with
Separate investigation), and then the President is 1. the elected members of both Houses of
removed. This procedure is explained in Article 61. Parliament i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
2. the elected members of the State Legislative
304. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals
with the oath or affirmation by the President? Assemblies
(a) 65 (b) 70 (a) Both 1 and 2 (b) Only 1
(c) 60 (d) 55 (c) Only 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c): The article 60 of the Constitution of India Ans. (a): The President of India is elected by and
deals with the oath or affirmation by the President of electoral college consisting of -
India. Article 65 says that- The Vice President act as a 1) Elected members of both houses of parliament
President or to discharge his functions during casual 2) Elected members of the state legislative assemblies
vacancies in the office, or during the absence, of 3) Elected members of each union territory possessing a
President. Article 70 is related to discharge of President legislative assembly [i.e. Delhi, (Jammu & Kashmir is
Function in other contingencies and Article 55 is related not included) and Puducherry etc]
to manner of election of President.
309. In India, the constitutional head of the
305. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is Executive of the Union is the ________.
related with the Executive power of the Union? (a) Prime Minister
(a) 57 (b) 51 (b) Vice President
(c) 53 (d) 55
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) President
Ans. (c): Article 53 deals with the Executive power of RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-III)
the Union. Part V, from Article 52 to 78 and 123 of the
Indian constitution deals with the Union Executive. The Ans. (d): Executive power of the Union is vested in the
Union executive consists of the President, the Vice- President, and is exercised by him either directly or
President, the Prime Minister (as the head to aid and through officers subordinates to him in accordance with
advice the President), the Council of Ministers and the constitution.
Attorney General of India. 310. Who is the head of the Union Executive of the
306. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals Government of India?
with the special address by the President to the (a) The Chief Justice of India
Parliament? (b) The Vice President
(a) 85 (b) 81 (c) The President
(c) 79 (d) 87 (d) The Prime Minister
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-III)
196
Ans.(c) : The President is the head of the Union Ans. (c): The power of Veto of the President falls under
Executive of the Government of India. The executive Articles-111 of the constitution. The Articles-111
power of the union is vested in the President and is provides provisions related to assent to bills by the
exercised by him either directly or through officers President. It means that, when a Bill has been passed by
subordinates to him in accordance with the constitution. the houses of parliament, it shall be presented before the
311. The State Governor may be transferred from president and President shall decide either to give
one state to another by the ______ of India. assents to the Bill or that to withhold the Bill.
(a) Prime Minister (b) President 317. The minimum age required to contest the
(c) Rajya Sabha (d) Lok Sabha election for the President of India is…………..
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-III) (a) 35 years (b) 32 years
Ans.(b) : The State Governor may be transferred from (c) 25 years (d) 21 years
one state to another by the President of India. As per RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-III)
article 153 of the Indian constitution there shall be a Ans. (a): Article 58 of the Constitution sets the
governor for each state. The governor is a representative principle qualifications one must meet to be eligible to
of President in the states. the office of the President. A President must be:
312. Who among the following is the in charge of • a citizen of India,
the Union Territories in the absence of the
Chief Minister? • of 35 years of age or above
(a) Prime Minister (c) qualified to become a member of the Lok Sabha
(b) Chief Justice of India Article 52 : There shall be a President of India
(c) President Article 53 : Executive power of the Union
(d) Lieutenant Governor Article 54 : Election of the President
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-III) Article 56 : Term of office of the president
Ans. (d): In the absence of Chief Minister, Lieutenant Article 57 : Eligibility for re-election
Governor is In-charge of the Union Territories. Article 58 : Qualification for election as President
313. As per Article 53 of the Constitution of India, Article 60 : Oath and affirmation by president
with whom are all the executive powers of the Article 61 : Procedure for Impeachment of the
Union vested? President
(a) President (b) Governor 318. Which of the following conditions is NOT
(c) Prime Minister (d) Chief Justice required by a candidate to become the
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-I) President of India?
Ans. (a): Article 53 of the Constitution of India deals (a) Should be a citizen of India
with executive power of the Union. The Executive (b) Should have completed the age of 35 years
powers of the Union is vested in the President and shall (c) Should have 10 years of experience in the
be exercised by him either directly or through officers parliament
subordinate to him in accordance with the constitution. (d) Should not hold any office of profit
314. Who is the highest executive of the country in RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-III)
India? Ans.(c) : See the explanation of above question.
(a) The Prime Minister 319. The President can nominate not more
(b) The Vice President than………..members from the Anglo-Indian
(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha community if he/ she feels that the said
(d) The President community is not adequately represented in the
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-II) House of the people.
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (a) 3 (b) 2
315. Article 123 of the constitution of India gives the (c) 4 (d) 5
power of enacting Ordinances to who among RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-III)
the following? Ans. (b): The President can nominate not more than 2
(a) President members from the Anglo-Indian community if he/ she
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha feels that the said community is not adequately
(c) Prime Minister represented in the House of the People.
(d) Vice-President • In January 2020, the seats reserved for the Anglo-
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-III) Indians in the Parliament and State Legislatures of India
Ans. (a): Article 123 of the Constitution of India grants were abolished by the 104th constitutional Amendment
the President certain law-making powers to promulgate Act, 2019.
ordinances when either of the two Houses of Parliament 320. Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor
is not in session. General of India?
316. Which of the following Articles discusses the (a) Prime Minister (b) Vice-President
veto power of the President of India? (c) President (d) Chief-Minister
(a) Article 145 (b) Article 114 RRB Group-D 10-12-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) Article 111 (d) Article 122 Ans. (c): The President appoints the Comptroller and
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-II) Auditor General.
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321. Which Article of the Indian Constitution Ans. (b): The Chief Justice of India and Judges of
provides for the process of impeachment of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under
President? clause (2) of Article 124 of the Indian Constitution.
(a) Article -59 (b) Article -61 326. The President can nominate two members of
(c) Article -42 (d) Article -48 which community to the Lok Sabha?
RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-III) (a) Anglo-Indian (b) Scheduled Class
Ans. (b): Article 61 of the Indian Constitution provides (c) Tribals (d) Parsi
for the process of impeachment of the President. The
President may be impeached by a house of parliament for
violation of the provisions of the Constitution, but it is Ans. (a): Article-331 of Indian Constitution states that
necessary that the President be given a written notice 14 the President can nominate two members of the Anglo-
days in advance, signed by one-fourth members of that Indian community to the Lok Sabha. Similarly he can
house. Such resolution has been passed by a majority of nominate twelve members to the Rajya Sabha who are
not less than two thirds of the total membership of the experienced and efficient enough in the field of Arts,
both houses. When a charge has been so preferred by Literature, Journalism, Science and Social Activities.
either house of parliament the other house shall be Note that, in January 2020, the Anglo-Indian nomination
investigating the charge or cause the change to be in the Parliament of Article-331 were abolished by the
investigated and the President shall have the right to 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
appear and to be represented on such investigation. 327. The president of India nominates two members
322. The procedure for impeachment of the of the ______ community in the Lok Sabha.
President of India is mentioned in ............ of the (a) Indian Buddhist (b) Indian Jain
Constitution of India. (c) Anglo-Indian (d) Parsi
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. 328. How many members are nominated by the
President of India in the Lok Sabha from the
323. The Constitutional head of the Executive of the Anglo-Indian community?
Union of India is the:
(a) Prime Minister (a) 2 (b) 6
(b) President (c) 4 (d) 3
(c) Chief of Army Staff RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha Ans. (a): According to Constitution, the maximum seats
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist in Lok Sabha are 552. In which
RPF Constable 05.02.2019 530 → From states
Ans. (b): The Constitutional head of the Executive of
20 → from UT's (Union Territories)
the Union is the President. According to Article 53, the
Executive power of the Union shall be vested in 2 → Anglo Indian's nominated by President of India.
President and shall be exercised by him either directly But at present the provision of nomination of two Anglo
or through officers subordinates to him in accordance Indians has been abolished by 104th constitutional
with this Constitution. amendment act.
324. Which of the following is NOT true regarding 329. Who enjoys the power to summon, prorogue
the President of India? either house of Indian Parliament?
(a) He appoints the Prime Minister and the (a) The Chief Election Commissioner
Council of Ministers (b) The Vice President
(b) The President is the first citizen of the nation (c) Prime Minister
(c) He is the Supreme Commander of the defence (d) President
forces RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) He cannot declare national emergency
Ans. (d): The President has the power to summon and
prorogue either House of Indian Parliament. The
Ans. (d): According to Article 75(1), Prime Minister President summons the joint session of both the Houses
shall be appointed by the President and other Ministers and the joint session is presided over by the Speaker of
shall be appointed by President on the advice of Prime the Lok Sabha or, in his absence, by the Deputy Speaker
Minister. The first citizen of India is the President of of the Lok Sabha.
India. He is the head of state and supreme commander
of all the forces of India. He can declare three type of • Notably Article-52 of Indian Constitution mentioned
emergencies national, state and financial, under the that there shall be a President.
article 352, 356 and 360. So the option (d) is incorrect. 330. Which one the following articles of Indian
325. Who appoints the Chief Justice and other Constitution deals with the tenure of the
judges of the Supreme Court of India? President’.
(a) Prime Minister (b) President (a) Article 54 (b) Article 55
(c) Speaker (d) Vice President (c) Article 53 (d) Article 56
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Ans. (d): Article 56(1) of the Constitution provides that 335. Who administers the oath to the President of
the President shall hold office for a term of five years India?
from the date on which he enters upon his office. (a) Prime Minister
331. With which of the following does Article 72 of (b) Attorney General of India
the Constitution of India deal? (c) Chief Justice of India
(a) Pardoning power of the President (d) Vice president
(b) Composition and Jurisdiction of Supreme RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Court of India
Ans. (c): The Chief Justice of India administers the
(c) Appointment of Prime Minister oath of the office to the President of India. In case of his
(d) Right to freedom of speech absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court of
RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist India substitutes his role.
Ans. (a): Article 72 of the Indian Constitution deals 336. Who administers the oath of office to the
with the pardoning powers of the President of India. President of India.
When the President of India takes an action over the (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
case of punishment or the sentence of any person (b) Chief Justice of India
convicted for an offence, it takes the form of his (c) Vice President of India
pardoning powers. They are of five types: (d) Prime Minister of India
1. Pardon 2. Reprieve RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Red Paper)
3. Remission 4. Respite Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
5. Commutation 337. Who administers the oath of office to the
332. Under which Article can the President of India President of India?
grant Pardons, reprieves, respites or remission (a) Chief Justice of India
of punishment or suspend, remit or commute (b) Vice-President of India
the sentence of any person convicted with the (c) Attorney General of India
death sentence? (d) Prime Minister of India
(a) Article 65 (b) Article 50 RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-III)
(c) Article 123 (d) Article 72 Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
338. Who appoints Chief Election Commissioner
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. and Election Commissioners of India?
333. Arrange the names of the following Indian (a) Vice President of India
presidents in the descending order of their (b) Chief Justice of India
tenure.
(c) Prime Minister of India
1. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(d) President of India
2. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
3. Dr. Zakir Hussain RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
4. Giani Zail Singh Ans. (d): Under Article 324(2) of the Constitution of
(a) 3, 1, 2, 4 (b) 4, 1, 3, 2 India, the President of India is empowered to appoint
(c) 4, 2, 3, 1 (d) 4, 2, 1, 3 the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Commissioners of India.
Ans. (d): 339. Article 324 of the Indian Consititution is
President Term related to______.
(a) Independent Regional Council
Giani Zail Singh 1982-1987
(b) Independent Law Commission
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 1977–1982 (c) Independent Finance Commission
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 1974–1977 (d) Independent Election Commission
Dr. Zakir Hussain 1967–1969 RPF Constable 05.02.2019
334. Who acts as the President of India when both, Ans. (d): Article 324 of the Indian Constitution
the President and the Vice-President are provides that the power of Superintendence, direction
unavailable? and control of election to Parliament, State legislatures
(a) Chief justice of India the office of President and Vice-President of India shall
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha be vested in the election commission.
(c) Cabinet Secretary 340. Who among the following in Not appointed by
(d) Minister of Home Affairs the President of India?
RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Chief Minister of State
Ans. (a): As per the President (Discharge of function) (b) Justice of High Court
Act, 1969, Chief Justice of India (CJI) shall act as the (c) Chief's Justice of India
President of India in the event of the offices of both the (d) Governor of State
President and the Vice-President being unavailable. RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
199
Ans. (a): According to the Indian Constitution, the 345. Who among these took over as the President of
Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor who also India after Rajendra Prasad?
appoints other ministers on the advice of the Chief (a) S. Radhakrishnan (b) Gyani Zail Singh
Minister. The Council of Ministers is collectively (c) V.V. Giri (d) N. Sanjeeva Reddy
responsible to legislative assembly of the State.The RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-I)
Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of
Article 124 of the Constitution. 346. Ram Nath Kovind is the _______ President of
The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the India.
President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article (a) 14th (b) 12th
th
155). A person to be eligible for appointment as (c) 17 (d) 19th
Governor should be citizen of India and has completed RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
age of 35 years (Article 157). Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
341. Who among the following appoints the Chief 347. Which President of India is known as the
Justice of India ?
Missile Man?
(a) The Prime Minister of India
(a) Dr APJ Abdul kalam (b) Gyani Zail Singh
(b) The Attorney General of India
(c) The Supreme Court Judge of India (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (d) Dr. Zakir Husain
(d) The President of India RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (a): Dr APJ Abdul kalam was known for his
Ans.(d) : See the explanation of above question. incredible work on the development of ballistic
missiles, and launch vehicle technology, he is called the
342. The first woman to serve as the President of Missile Man of India. Dr Kalam played a crucial,
India was: organisational, technical, and political role in India's
(a) Pratibha Patil (b) Sumitra Mahajan
(c) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur (d) Sucheta Kripalani Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018 (Shift-II) 348. Who among the following was awarded the
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the
Ans. (a): Pratibha Patil, Indian lawyer and politician President of India?
was the first woman to serve as President of India (a) Rajendra Prasad (b) S Radhakrishanan
(2007-12). (c) VV Giri (d) Pranab Mukherjee
343. In whom does the supreme command of the RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Defence Forces of the Union vest as per the Ans.(b): Among the given President, S.Radhakrishanan
Constitution of India? was awarded the Bharat Ratna Award before becoming
(a) Chief of the Army Staff
the President of India.He was awarded Bharat Ratna in
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister 1954 and became the second President of India in 1962,
(d) Defence Minister other who got Bharat Ratna before becoming the
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist President of India, were Zakir Hussain and APJ Abdul
Ans. (b): In Constitution of India, Article 53 states that- Kalam.
1. The executive power of the union shall be vested in 349. Who among the following was the youngest
the President and shall be exercised by him either President of India?
directly or through officers sub ordinate to him in (a) Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
accordance with this constitution 53(1). (b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
2. The Supreme command of the Defence forces of the (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise
(d) Dr. Zakir Hussain
there of shall be regulated by law 53(2).
344. Who was the fourth President of India?
(a) Dr Zakir Hussain Ans. (a): Neelam Sanjeev Reddy was the youngest
(b) Varahagiri Venkata Giri President of India. His tenure was from 25th July, 1977
(c) B.D. Jatti to 25th July 1982. He was the President elected
(d) Giani Zail Singh unopposed.
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 350. In India, all the bills introduced and passed by
Ans. (b): The first four and last four presidents are as both the houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
follows: can come into force only after they receive the
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad – 26.01.1950 to 13.05.1962 assent of:
2. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan – 13.05.1962 to 13.05.1967 (a) Parliament (b) Prime Minister
3. Dr. Zakir Hussain – 13.05.1967 to 03.05.1969 (c) Supreme Court (d) President
4. V.V. Giri, – 03.05.1969 to 20.07.1969
11. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – 25.07.2002 to RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
25.07.2007 Ans. (d): In India all the bills introduced and passed by
12. Mrs. Pratibha Patil – 25.07.2007 to 25.07.2012 both the houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) can come
13. Mr.Pranab Mukherjee – 25.07.2012 to 25.07.2017 into force only after they receive the assent of the
14. Shri Ram Nath Kovind – 25.07.2017 to till date President.
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351. The five year term of the President is 356. Which of the following Indian President has
calculated from the– the largest tenure?
(a) Date of his election result (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) First day of the month following the month he (b) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
assumes charge (c) Dr. S Radhakrishnan
(c) Day he assumes charge (d) R. Venkataraman
(d) First day of the month he assumes charge RRB JE - 22/05/2019 (Shift-I)
RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening) Ans. (a): The tenure of Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the role
Ans. (c) Article 56 (1) of the Indian Constitution of President has been the longest. [Twelve years]
provides that the President shall hold office for a term (26.01.1950 – 13.05.1962).
of five years from the date he enters his office and 357. How long does the President's ordinance effect
assumes charge. last for?
352. Which of the following former Indian (a) One Year
President took office for the shortest term? (b) Two months
(a) Dr. Zakir Hussain (c) Until the President cancel it
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (d) Six months
(c) Neelam S. Reddy RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
(d) R. Venkataraman Ans. (d): Under Article 123 of the Constitution, the
RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-III) President is empowered to issue ordinances during the
Ans. (a): Dr. Zakir Hussain was the third President of prorogation period of the Parliament. The President can
India, whose tenure was about two years (13.05.1967 - issue ordinance when one of the houses of the
03.05.1969). and was the shortest term of President. parliament is not in session. The maximum validity of
There is no direct election for the Indian President. The an ordinance is 6 month and 6 weeks. An ordinance will
Electoral College, responsible for President Elections, expire after 6 weeks once both houses of the parliament
comprises elected members of. Lok Sabha and Rajya are in session. A Constitutional Amendment can not be
Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of the states, Legislative made through the ordinance route. The effect and
Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi & powers of these ordinances are similar to the laws made
Puduchery. by the Parliament, but they are short-lived.
353. Who constitutes the Electoral College that 358. The power of the President to promulgate
elects the President of India? ordinances during recess of the parliament is
(a) Governor given in which article of the Indian
(b) Head of Parliament Constitution?
(c) Former President (a) Article 52 (b) Article 63
(d) Elected members of Parliament and State (c) Article 352 (d) Article 123
Legislative Assemblies RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. 359. What should be the age of the candidate for
354. What is the total number of members Presidential election?
nominated by the President in Lok Sabha and (a) Over 25 years (b) Over 30 years
Rajya Sabha? (c) Over 35 years (d) Over 60 years
(a) 16 (b) 12 RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Red Paper)
(c) 18 (d) 14 Ans. (c): Under Article 58, a person will be eligible to
RRB JE - 28/05/2019 (Shift-I) be elected president only if he is -
Ans. (d): The President nominates 14 members in Lok (a) a citizen of India.
Sabha and Rajya Sabha. (b) has completed the age of thirty five years.
⇒ Under Article 80(1) in the Rajya Sabha, the (c) eligible to be elected a member of the Lok Sabha.
President nominates 12 members. This nomination is 360. What is the minimum age to be elected as the
done in field of famous personalities of literature, art, President of India?
science, social service and sports. (a) There is no age limit validity
⇒ The President nominates 2 Anglo Indian members (b) 25 years of age
under Article 331 in the Lok Sabha. (c) 30 years of age
355. ______ is the first citizen of India. (d) 35 years of age
(a) Vice-President RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage IInd
(b) Prime Minister Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(c) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) 361. Who is the Constitutional head of India?
(d) President (a) Governor (b) Head of Parliament
RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-I) (c) Prime Minister (d) President
Ans. (d): The President of India is the Head of the RRB Group-D 25-10-2018 (Shift-II)
nation and the first citizen of India. The President is RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
mentioned in Article 52 of the Indian Constitution. RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d): The Constitutional head of India is the 367. Who was defeated by Ramnath Kovind to
President of India, while the Prime Minister of India is become the 14th President of India?
called the defacto head of India. Article-74 (1) states (a) Meira Kumar
that there will be a Council of ministers to assist and (b) Hameed Ansari
advise the President and the Prime Minister will be the
Chief of Council of Ministers and the President will (c) Pranab Kumar Mukherjee
perform his functions as per the advice of this Council (d) Pratibha Patil
of Ministers. RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-III)
362. As of August 2018, who is the President of Ans. (a): Ramnath Kovind has been elected as the 14th
India? President of India. In the Presidential elections, NDA
(a) Venkaiah Naidu (b) Pratibha Patil candidate Ramnath Kovind defeated the common
(c) Ramnath Kovind (d) Pranab Mukherjee opposition candidate Meira Kumar.
368. Why are such remarks made in the context of
Ans. (c): The President of India is Ramnath Kovind, the President's Pocket veto power that the
who sworn in as the 14th President on 25 July 2017.
Indian President's Pocket is larger than that of
363. Before taking oath as the 14th President of the American President?
India, Ramnath Kovind held the office of?
(a) Vice President (a) Power of the Indian President not to take any
(b) Governor of Bihar action either positive or negative on the Bill
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha for an indefinite period.
(d) Chief Minister of Bihar (b) The President of the United States has to
RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-III) send the Bill back for reconsideration within
Ans. (b): Ramnath Kovind was the Governor of Bihar 10 days whereas the Indian President has 30
before being sworn in as the 14th President of India. days.
After his resignation from the post of Governor, the post (c) The President of the United States has to
of Governor was handed over to Kesharinath Tripathi as send the Bill back for reconsideration within
additional charge. 10 days whereas the Indian President has 20
364. Ramnath Kovind resigned from which of the days.
following positions before being nominated for (d) The President of the United States, after
the Presidential candidate of the National having a bill for more than 10 days, cannot
Democratic Alliance? send it back for reconsideration, which is not
(a) Governor of West Bengal the case with the Indian President.
(b) Governor of Andhra Pradesh RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(c) Governor of Bihar
(d) Governor of Tamilnadu Ans. (a): The power of the President not to act upon the
RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-I) bill is termed as pocket veto. The pocket veto of the
Indian President is larger than that of the American
Ans. (c) See the explanation of above question.
President. This is said to be because the President of
365. Who was the first Muslim President of India? India has the power not to take any action either
(a) V.V. Giri
(b) Dr. Zakir Hussain positively or negatively on a bill for an indefinite period
(c) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam other than the money bill. The first use of pocket veto
(d) Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed power was made in 1986 on the Indian Post Office Bill
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-II) passed by Parliament, on which no decision was taken
by the then President Giani Zail Singh.
Ans. (b): The first Muslim President of India was Dr.
Zakir Hussain (13 May, 1967-3 May, 1969). President 369. Name the President of India who used the
Dr. Zakir Hussain was awarded 'Padma Vibhushan' in pocket veto in relation to the 1986 Indian Post
1954, 'Bharat Ratna' in 1963 for his outstanding Office (Amendment) Bill?
contribution in the field of education and politics. Dr. (a) Rajendra Prasad
Zakir Hussain is the first President of India, who died (b) Neelam Sanjeev Reddy
(May 3, 1969) in his office. (c) Shankar Dayal Sharma
366. Honorable President of India Ramnath Kovind (d) Giani Zail Singh
belongs to which state? RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Punjab (b) Uttar Pradesh Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(c) West Bengal (d) Bihar
370. The Financial emergency in the Republic of
RRB ALP & Tec. (17-08-18 Shift-II)
India can be declared by ____?
RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-II) (a) President
Ans. (b): President Ramnath Kovind (born 01 October (b) Prime Minister
1945) belongs to Kanpur (residence) of Uttar Pradesh.
On 25 July 2017, the then Chief Justice of the Supreme (c) Finance Minister
Court, J.S. Khehar administered him the oath of office (d) Governor of Reserve Bank of India
of the President of India. RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a): Under Article 360, a Financial emergency is
declared by the President when the President fully 11. Vice-President
believes that a situation of economic crisis has arisen
in the country. Due to which the financial condition or 376. Under one of the provisions of Article 89 of the
sufficiency of India or any of its regions is Indian Constitution, who shall be the ex-officio
endangered. A proclamation of financial emergency Chairman of the Council of States ?
must be approved by both the houses of parliament (a) The Vice-President of India
within two months from the date of its issue. (b) The president of India
371. Who has the right to take the final decision in a (c) The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
dispute related to the election of the President (d) The senior most member of the Council of
of India? States
(a) Lok Sabha RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-II)
(b) Election Commission
Ans.(a) : Under one of the provisions of Article 89(1)
(c) Prime Minister of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India
(d) Supreme Court shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd States.
Ans. (d): The Supreme Court has the right to take the 377. As of October 2020, who is the Vice President
final decision in a dispute related to the election of the of India?
President of India. The Supreme Court shall inquire (a) Ram Nath Kovind (b) Rajnath Singh
and decide regarding all doubts and disputes arising (c) M Venkaiah Naidu (d) Hamid Ansari
out of or in connection with the election of the RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
President as per Article 71 (1) of the Constitution. Ans. (c): As of October 2020, Vice President of India
372. On 25 July 2012, Shri Pranab Mukherjee took was M Venkaiah Naidu. Vice President is the 2nd most
over as the ____ President of India. important authoritative body after President. As per
(a) 11 (b) 12 Article 65 of the Indian Constitution, he is entitled to
(c) 13 (d) 14 take important decision in certain cases of contingency
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd due to resignation, removal, death, impeachment or the
Ans. (c): On 25 July 2012, Shri Pranab Mukherjee took disability of the President to discharge his/her functions.
over as the 13th President of India. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio chairman
of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
373. Who among the following has never been the
Vice President of India? 378. Who is elected by an electoral college consisting
of members of both house of parliament, Rajya
(a) Mohammad Haid Ansari
Sabha and Lok Sabha?
(b) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (a) Vice President
(c) Ramaswami Venkataraman (b) Governor
(d) Shankar Dayal Sharma (c) President
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) Chief Justice of India
Ans. (b): President of the Indian Republic. A.P.J. Abdul RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-III)
Kalam had never been the Vice President of India. Ans. (a) The Vice-President is elected by an electoral
374. Which of the following officers in India is college in which elected and nominated members of
elected on the basis of proportional both houses of parliament i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya
representation? Sabha participate.
(a) Prime Minister
379. Which of the following article is related to the
(b) President election of the Vice President?
(c) Governor (a) Article 66 (b) Article 62
(d) Lok Sabha Speaker (c) Article 64 (d) Article 68
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-III)
Ans. (b): In India, the President is elected on the basis Ans. (a): Article 66 of the Indian Constitution deals
of proportional representation and by a single with the election of the Vice President, in which the
transferable vote system. manner and qualifications are discussed. The Vice-
375. Who is considered the executive head in India? President shall be elected by the members of an
(a) Prime Minister electoral college consisting of the members of both
(b) President houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of
(c) Chief Justice of India proportional representation by means of the single
(d) Governor transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist by a secret ballot. [Article 66(1)].
Ans. (b): The Constitutional head of the Executive of The Vice President shall not be a member of either
the Union is the President. Article 74 (1) of the House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of
Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of any State, and if a member of either House of
Minister with a Prime Minister as its head to aid and Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State
advice the president. be elected Vice President, he shall be deemed to have
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vacated his seat in that House on the date on which he 386. Who was the UPA candidate for the post of
enters upon his office as Vice President [Article 66(2)] Vice President in the 2017 election?
And -(a). is a citizen of India. (a) Arun Gandhi
(b) has completed the age of the 35 year, and (b) Gopal Krishna Gandhi
(c) is qualified for election as a member of the Council (c) Varun Gandhi
of States.[66(3)]
(d) Sonia Gandhi
380. Who among the following elects the Vice
President of India?
(a) The members of the Parliament and State Ans. (b): In the in year 2017 Vice Presidential election,
Legislatures the candidate from the UPA was Mr. Gopal Krishna
(b) The members of the Rajya Sabha Gandhi while the NDA candidate was Mr. Venkaiah
(c) Members of both houses of parliament Naidu. Shri Venkaiah Naidu emerged victorious in the
(d) The elected members of the Parliament election of the Vice-President, which was held on 5
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II) August 2017. He is the thirteenth (by person) Vice
President of India.
387. Decisions on any dispute related to the election
381. The Vice President of India is elected by of vice president in India is taken by-
whom?
(a) By the members of Rajya Sabha (a) Supreme Court
(b) By the members of the Houses of Parliament (b) President
and Legislative Assemblies (c) Election commissioner
(c) By the member of Lok Sabha (d) High Court
(d) By the members of both the Houses of the RRB Group-D 16-11-2018 (Shift-III)
Parliament.
Ans. (a) According to the Constitution of India, the
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-III) Supreme Court has the right to decide on any dispute
related to the election of the President or Vice-
President.
382. The Vice-President of India is elected by the:
(a) members of the houses of parliament and 388. Who among the following serves as the ex-
state legislative assemblies officio Rajya Sabha Speaker?
(b) members of the Rajya Sabha (a) Vice President (b) Prime Minister
(c) members of the Lok Sabha (c) President (d) Governor
(d) members of both houses of parliament RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (a): The Vice President of India is the ex-officio
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64) the upper
383. According to the ____ of the Constitution of house of Parliament, but during any period when the
India, no person shall be eligible for election as vice-president acts as President under Article 65, he
Vice President unless he is a citizen of India, has shall not discharge the duties of the office of Chairman
completed the age of thirty five years and is of the Rajya Sabha and shall not be entitled to pay or
qualified to be elected as a member of the allowances payable to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
council of state. under Article 97.
(a) Article 65 (b) Article 63 389. Who is the ex - officio Chairman of the Council
(c) Article 66 (d) Article 64 of States as per the Constitution of India?
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-I) (a) The President (b) The governor
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (c) The Vice President (d) The Prime Minister
384. Which is the second highest constitutional post RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
in India? Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Vice President (b) Governor 390. Which of the following options does not qualify
(c) Prime Minister (d) President to become the Vice-President of India?
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Indian citizen
Ans. (a): The President of India holds the highest rank (b) Above 35 years of age
in the "Order of Precedence", followed by the Vice- (c) Holder of Lok Sabha membership
President and the Prime Minister respectively. (d) Holder of Rajya Sabha membership
Governors of states within their respective states are at RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
4th rank in "Order of Precedence".
Ans. (c): The electoral qualifications of the vice
385. What is the term of office of Vice-President of President are as follows-
India? (1) Be a citizen of India
(a) 6 years (b) 2 years (2) Has attained the age of 35 years.
(c) 3 years (d) 5 years (3) Is qualified for election as a member of Council of
RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-III) States
Ans. (d): The Vice-President of India is elected for 5 (4) Should not hold any post of profit under
years. government of India or state government.
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396. Who among the following extends the
12. Parliament jurisdiction of a High Court to, or excludes it
from, any union territory?
391. When was independent India's first Union (a) Parliament by law
Budget presented in the Parliament? (b) The Chief Justice of India
(a) 1 October 1947 (b) 2 January 1948 (c) The President of India
(d) Legislature of the State in which the High
(c) 28 February 1948 (d) 26 November 1947 Court is situated
RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-II) RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d): R.K. Shanmukham Chetty presented the first Ans.(a) : Article 230 of the Constitution of India stated
union budget of independent India on 26th November, that - Parliament may by law extend the jurisdiction of a
1947. High Court, or exclude the jurisdiction of the High
392. _____ of the Constitution of India lays down Court from any Union territories.
the qualification for the membership of 397. Select the option that does not support the role
Parliament. of the Indian Parliament.
(a) Article 84 (b) Article 81 (a) To settle disputes and make judgments
between different level of governments
(b) To select the national government
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-III) (c) To control, guide and inform the government
Ans. (a): Article 84 of the Constitution of India lays (d) The function of law making
down the qualification for the membership of RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-I)
Parliament which consists of the President, the Lok Ans. (a): The Supreme Court acts as an umpire in case
Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. of disputes arising between different levels of the
393. When there are two houses of the legislature government in the exercise of their respective powers
like India, it is called a ______ legislature. of dual objectives.
(a) Unicameral (b) Bicameral 398. As per provisions given in article 76 of the
(c) Subordinate (d) Supreme Indian Constitution, the President shall appoint
a person as attorney-General for India who is
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-III) qualified to be ……… .
Ans.(b) : A Bicameral legislature is one that contains (a) appointed as Judge of any High Court
two separate assemblies and must both agree when new (b) appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court
laws are made. 6 out of 28 states have bicameral (c) appointed as Minister in any State Cabinet
legislatures, namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, (d) appointed as Minister in the Union Cabinet
Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, with the RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-I)
remaining states having a unicameral one. Ans. (b): As per provisions given in Article 76 of the
394. A/an _______ is a draft of a proposed Indian constitution, the President shall appoint a person
legislative law. as Attorney General (AG) of India who is qualified to
(a) Budget (b) Bill be appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court.
AG of India is a part of the Union Executive and is
(c) Writ (d) Article
the highest law officer in the country.
399. Which Articles of the Constitution of India
Ans.(b) : A Bill is a draft of a legislative proposal deals with the provision of Attorney General of
which has to pass through various stages before it India?
becomes an Act of Parliament. (a) Article 76 (b) Article 56
395. Which of the following features says that (c) Article 66 (d) Article 46
people of India have a direct role in electing RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-II)
their representatives? Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Fundamental Rights 400. Who among the following is directly
(b) Separation of Powers responsible to the Parliament for all matters
(c) Secularism related to the defence services of India?
(d) Parliamentary Form of Government (a) Defence Minister
(b) Cabinet Committee on political affairs
(c) Prime Minister
Ans. (d) : India is governed by the Parliamentary form (d) President
of government and according to the constitution of our RRB JE - 31/05/2019 (Shift-II)
country, India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Ans. (a): The Defence Minister of India is directly
Democratic and Republic Country. As India is a responsible to the Parliament for all matters related to
Democratic country with parliamentary form of Indian Defence Services. The President is the commander
government so the people of India have a direct role in in chief of all the three armies. The President can declare
electing their representatives. war and peace for the country.
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401. Who among the following is considered as the 406. Which of the following is NOT a part of Indian
first law officer of Government of India? Parliament ?
(a) Attorney General (a) President
(b) Chief Justice of India (b) House of the People
(c) Senior most Advocate of Supreme Court (c) Legislative Council
(d) Solicitor General (d) The Council of States
Ans. (a): The Attorney General is considered as the first Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
law officer of the government of India (Article 76). As 407. As per Constitution of India, if for a period of
per Article 76 (1) of the Indian Constitution, Attorney ............. days a member of either House of
General is appointed by the President of India. He/She Parliament is without permission of the House,
has the right to hear in any court of the territory. His absent from all meetings thereof, the House
main objective is to advise the union government in may declare his seat vacant
legal matters. (a) 60 (b) 15
402. Which of the following Articles of the Indian (c) 45 (d) 30
constitution defines the Money bill? RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Article 110 (b) Article109 Ans. (a): Under the Article 102 of Indian constitution,
(c) Article 115 (d) Article 113 if a member of either house of Parliament is absent for
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 60 days without the permission of the House, then the
Ans. (a): Article 110 of the Indian constitution defines House can terminate his/her membership.
the Money bill. Money bills are concerned with 408. What is the maximum time gap between two
financial matters like taxation, public expenditure, etc. successive sessions of the Parliament?
They can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha after the (a) 1 year (b) 8 months
recommendation of the President. A Money Bill after (c) 3 months (d) 6 months
being passed by the Lok Sabha is transmitted to the RRB NTPC 12.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha has to return such a bill to
Lok Sabha within a period of fourteen days from its Ans. (d): According to Article 85(1)- The President
receipt. Point to be noted that Article 109 and article shall from time to time summon each house of
117 prohibit the introduction of Money Bills in the Parliament tot meet at such time and place as he thinks
Rajya Sabha. fit, but six months shall not intervene between its last
sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first
403. Which of the following is NOT a part of the sitting in the next session. Parliament meets for three
Indian Parliament? sessions in a year viz. Budget session (Longest session),
(a) President Monsoon session and Winter-session (shortest session).
(b) Rajya Sabha 409. The maximum interval between two sessions of
(c) Lok Sabha Parliament can be of ______.
(d) State Legislative Assemblies (a) 3 Months (b) 6 Months
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) 9 Months (d) 12 Months
Ans. (d): Parliament is the supreme legislative body in RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-I)
India. The Indian Parliament comprises of President and RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-II)
the two houses-Rajya Sabha (The Council of State) and
Lok Sabha (House of the People) (Article 79) The Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
President has the power to summon and prorogue either 410. Under the Indian Constitution, which of the
House of Parliament or to disolve Lok Sabha. following has the right of legitimate power?
404. The Parliament of India comprises of : (a) President
(a) Prime Minister, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha (b) Prime Minister
(b) President, Attorney General for India, Lok (c) Union Council of Ministers
Sabha, and Rajya Sabha (d) Parliament
(c) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-II)
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (d): The constitution of India has given the right
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. of legitimate power to Parliament.
405. The Parliament of India include– 411. Who among the following was the oldest at the
time of taking the oath of Prime Minister for
(a) Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha the first time?
(b) Only Rajya Sabha (a) Morarji Desai
(c) Only Lok Sabha (b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(d) Lok Sabha , Rajya Sabha & President (c) VP Singh
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III) (d) Chaudhary Charan Singh
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a): Morar ji Desai was the oldest person to hold 416. By which Constitutional Amendment Act, the
the office of Prime Minister at the age of 81 in the number of Lok Sabha seats was increased from
history of Indian politics who served as the 4th Prime 525 to 545?
Minister of India between 1977 and 1979 leading the (a) 21st Constitution Amendment Act, 1967
government formed by the Janata Party. (b) 25th Constitution Amendment Act, 1971
412. Who among the following can introduce a (c) 24th Constitution Amendment Act, 1971
Government Bill? (d) 31st Constitution Amendment Act,1973
(a) Minister in the Lok Sabha RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-I)
(b) Member of the Parliament who is not a Ans. (d): By the 31st Amendment Act, 1973 the number
Minister of members of Lok Sabha was increased from 525 to
(c) Member of the Treasury bench in the Lok 545 and the representation of Union Territories was
Sabha reduced from 25 to 20. The amendment of the Indian
(d) To be a minister in any house of the Constitution is the process of making changes to the
parliament Constitution which are done by the Parliament.
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 417. The termination of the current session of
Ans. (d): Bill introduced by ministers are referred to as Parliament is called ____.
government bills. A government bill can be introduced (a) Resolution (b) Deduction Motion
by a minister in either house of Parliament. The (c) Adjournment (d) Prorogation
government bills have the backing of the government
and reflect its legislative agenda. However a Member of RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Parliament (MP) who is not a minister is a private Ans. (d): The termination of the current session of
member. The bills introduced by private members are Parliament is called Prorogation. Prorogation brings the
referred to as private member's bills. termination of both the sitting and session of the House.
413. The First elected Parliament of independent This is done by the President on the advice of the
India came into existence in – Council of Ministers. This can be done even when the
(a) 1947 (b) 1949 House is adjourned. If the meeting is terminated for
(c) 1951 (d) 1952 short recess within a session of the Parliament, called by
the Presiding officer of the House, it is called as
Adjournment. Its duration may be in minutes, hours,
Ans. (d): The first elected Parliament of independent days or weeks.
India came into existence in 1952. It has two houses • An 'Adjournment' suspends the work in a sitting for a
Lok Sabha(Lower House) and Rajya Sabha(Upper
specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks.
House).
• Notably Lok Sabha was established on 17th April, 418. In which year, the Food Safety and Standard
1952 and Rajya Sabha on 3rd April, 1952. Act was passed in India?
(a) 2006 (b) 2003
414. The first 'Lokpal Bill' was introduced in the
Parliament of India in the year- (c) 2009 (d) 2000
(c) 1968 (d) 1969 Ans. (a): The Food Safety and Standards Act in India
RRB Group-D 16-11-2018 (Shift-I) was passed in 2006. This act extends to whole of India.
Ans. (c) The Lokpal Bill was first introduced in the Important provisions have been made under this Act to
Parliament of India in 1968. The bill was also passed by establish food based standards and regulate their
the Lok Sabha in 1969 but remained stuck in the Rajya manufacturing, storage distribution and importation etc.
Sabha. Meanwhile, due to dissolution of the Lok Sabha, 419. Which of the following is one of the features of
this bill was abolished in the first place. After eight the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
unsuccessful attempts, the Lokpal Bill was passed in the (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018?
year 2013 and it was enacted as soon as the President (a) Free loan to creditors
approved in 2014. According to Act the Lokpal will (b) Payment of interest subsidy
have a President and Maximum 8 Members, out of 8 (c) Complete exemption of interest
members, half will be from judicial background and (d) Relief to home buyers by recognizing their
half members will be from scheduled castes, scheduled status as financial creditors.
tribes, backward castes, minorities and women. RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-II)
Currently (from 19 March 2019)-Justice Pinaki Chandra Ans. (d) The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Amendment,
Ghosh has been appointed the First Lokpal of India.
Code Act 2018 talks about recognizing their status as
415. Who is the competent authority to determine financial creditors and providing relief in home
the condition of obtaining Indian citizenship? purchases. Also this bill talks about providing relief to
(a) Attorney General (b) State Legislatures micro, small and medium industries.
(c) President (d) Parliament 420. Find out the odd one in relation to the Indian
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-III) Parliament.
Ans. (d) Article 11 of the Indian Constitution decides (a) Budget Session (b) Summer Session
that Parliament will have the right to formulate all the (c) Monsoon Session (d) Winter Session
laws to acquire or renounce Indian citizenship. RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
207
Ans. (b): There are usually three sessions of Parliament It started in the year 1963, since then it has been
every year. contracted with the Central Board of Secondary
1. Budget Session (February-May) Education (CBSE) in India. Under the National
2. Monsoon Session (July-September) Education Policy 2020, the name of the Ministry of
3. Winter Session (November-December) Human Resource and Development (MHRD) was
changed to Ministry of Education.
421. Which of the following is not a regular session
of the Indian Parliament? 424. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of
(a) Summer Session (b) Winter Session India and which political party did he belong
(c) Monsoon Session (d) Budget Session to?
RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-I) (a) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, INC
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. (b) OMARI Desai, INC
(c) Charan Singh, Janata party
422. Which of the following standing committee is in (d) Yashwantrao Chavhan INC
each house of Parliament?
(a) Petition Committee RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-I)
(b) Privilege Committee Ans. (a): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy
(c) Business Consultative Committee Prime Minister of the India, he was associated with
(d) All of these Indian National Congress (INC). Sardar Patel is also
RRB JE - 26/06/2019 (Shift-III) known as the 'Iron Man' of India.
Ans. (d): Parliamentary Committees are an indispensable 425. The compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill was
and integral part of the present system. Parliamentary passed by the Rajya Sabha of India in the
committees are constituted by the Parliament under the year_____.
Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business made under (a) 2008 (b) 2010
Article 118 (1). There are two types of Parliamentary (c) 2014 (d) 2016
committee in India.- RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-I)
1. The Standing Committee Ans. (d): The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill
2- The Adhoc Committee was passed by the Rajya Sabha in the year 2016. The
1. Standing Committees- Under this Committees bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by the then
constituted are as follows: Union Minister of State for Forest and Environment
(i) Petition Committee- Petition committee is appointed Anil Madhav Das. Opposition Leader Ghulam Nabi
to consider the petitions. This committee is constituted in Azad and Deputy Leader Anand Sharma Objected to
both the houses of parliament. The petition committee of this bill and said that the bill should be passed by
Lok Sabha consists of 15 members and the petition consensus.
committee of Rajya Sabha consists of 10 members. Compensatory Afforestation Fund- The money is paid
(ii) Committee of Privileges- The function of this by developers who have raised forest land for their
committee is to protect the privileges of the house and its construction projects, and the idea is that such land
members. The committee of Privileges of Lok Sabha has destroyed needs to be balanced by regenerating forest
15 members and the committee of Privileges of Rajya elsewhere on non-forest land.
Sabha consists of 10 members.
(iii) Business Advisory Committee- This committee 426. Fund can be spent from the Consolidated Fund
regulates the schedule and time table of the House. The of India-
Lok Sabha committee has a total of 15 members and the (a) With the permission/consent of the President
Rajya Sabha committee has a total of 10 members. The (b) With the approval of Parliament
speaker and chairman are the ex-officio chairman of the (c) With the approval of CAG
Business Advisory committee of their respective houses. (d) With the approval of the above officers
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
423. Under which central ministry, Navodaya
Vidyalaya Samiti and Kendriya Vidyalaya Ans. (b): The Consolidated Fund India was set up under
Sangathan are an autonomous body? Article 266 of the Constitution of India is a such type of
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs a fund in which the remaining amount left after giving
(b) Ministry of Defence the state their share of taxes and duties is used. It is the
(c) Ministry of Finance largest fund of India, placed under the Parliament. Fund
(d) Ministry of Human Resource Development cannot be withdrawn without the approval of
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-III) Parliament.
Ans. (d): Nayodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and Kendriya 427. Consolidated Fund of India is a fund in which-
Vidyalaya Sangathan are autonomous bodies under the (a) All taxes collected by the Union and State
then Ministry of Human Resource Development (now governments are deposited except income
known as Ministry of Education). Government provides tax.
free and residential facility in Navodaya Vidyalaya from (b) All funds received by or on behalf of the
class VI to XII. The expenditure on this is approved by government of India are deposited.
the Ministry of Human Resource Development (c) Union and State governments contribute
(Ministry of Education). The Kendriya Vidyalaya equally to it.
Sangthan is the primary and secondary education (d) The savings of union and state governments
organization in India, which is primarily designed for are deposited
the children of central government employees of India. RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
208
Ans. (b): All revenues received by the government, Ans. (b): For Rajya Sabha membership, the President
loans taken from the market and interest received on nominates 12 members on the basis of their excellence
approved loans are deposited in the Consolidated Fund. in literature, science, art and social service and the rest
The Consolidated Fund is established under Article 266 are elected. Currently Rajya Sabha consists of 245
of the Constitution of India. This is such type of fund, in members.
which all the deposits/revenue deposits, loans taken are 432. The Council of States consists of .............
deposited. members, which are nominated by the
428. Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2017 was President on the basis of their excellence in
introduced by which ministry? literature, science, art and social service.
(a) Ministry of Labour (a) 21 (b) 10
(b) Ministry of Commerce (c) 12 (d) 11
(c) Ministry of Law RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(d) Ministry of Finance Ans.(c) : See the explanation of above question.
RRB ALP & Tec. (13-08-18 Shift-III) 433. In the Rajya Sabha, how many members are
Ans. (d): The Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2017 nominated by the President of India?
was introduced in India by the Union Ministry of (a) 5 (b) 12
Finance. It is important that this bill has been passed by (c) 2 (d) 15
the Parliament in July 2018. According to this, fugitive RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-II)
economic offenders are persons who have committed a Ans.(b) : See the explanation of above question.
scheduled crime involving an amount of Rs. 100 crore 434. Which of the following statements about the
or more and they are absconding in any other country Rajya Sabha is correct?
except India and avoiding facing punitive prosecution in (a) Half of the members retire every year.
India. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill gave (b) One-third of the members retire every second
power to the agencies to seize properties which are not year.
only in the name of offender, but also the ones that are
(c) One-fifth of the members retire every second
'benami'. year.
429. In which year did the Right to Information (d) One-third of the members retire every year.
(RTI) Act came into force? RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(a) 2004 (b) 2005
(c) 2006 (d) 2007 Ans. (b): Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not
RRB Group-D 11-12-2018 (Shift-II) subject to dissolution. However, one third of the
members retires every second year and is replaced by
newly elected members. Each member is elected for a
Ans. (b): The Right to Information Act is a law passed by term of six years.
the Parliament of India which came into force on 12 The Rajya Shabha should consist of not more than '250'
October 2005. This law empowers all citizens of India to members – '238' members representing the states and
see and receive information recorded in government files. Union Territories and '12' members are nominated by
430. Under MP local development Scheme, the the President.
annual amount fixed for each MP for 435. The secretary General of the Rajya Sabha is
developmental work in their own area is:- appointed by who among the following?
(a) ` 5 crores (b) ` 10 crores (a) Prime Minister
(c) ` 2 crores (d) ` 1 crore (b) Attorney General
RRB J.E. -2014 (c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Ans. (a): Members of Parliament Local Area (d) President
Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a scheme RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III)
formulated by Government of India on 23 December
1993 that enables the Members of Parliament to Ans. (c): The Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha is
recommend developmental work in their Constituencies the administrative head of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
with an emphasis on creating durable community assets He is appointed by the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
based on locally felt needs. Each MP is allocated Rs. 5 436. Select the correct statement about Rajya
crore per year since 2011-12. Sabha.
(a) A member who is elected for a full term in
Rajya Sabha serves for a period of four years.
13. Rajya Sabha (b) The President of India act as ex-officio
Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
431. For Rajya Sabha membership, the President (c) It is the lower house of parliament and it
nominates _______ members on the basis of dissolves every five years.
their of excellence in literature, science, art and (d) It is called upper house of parliament and it
social service and the rest are elected. never dissolves.
(a) 11 (b) 12 RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) 10 (d) 13 Ans.(d) : Rajya Sabha is the upper house of Parliament
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –14/06/2022 (Shift-II) and it never dissolves. Rest of options are wrong.
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437. When was the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) 442. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha
first constituted? retires after every ________ year.
(a) 7 May, 1951 (b) 15 August, 1947 (a) Third (b) Fourth
(c) 3 April, 1952 (d) 26 January, 1950 (c) Fifth (d) Second
RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-III) R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 01-09-2019 (Shift - III)
Ans. (c): The council of states (Rajya Sabha) was first Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
constituted on 3 April 1952. 443. Who was the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
Member of Rajya Sabha is a representative of the (a) Ganesh Vasudev
states in the union legislature. For this reason, the Rajya (b) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Sabha has powers that protect the rights of states against (c) S.V. Krishnamoorthy Rao
the union government.
(d) Smt. Violet Alva
438. As of April 2022, what is the maximum RRB JE - 26/06/2019 (Shift-I)
strength of Rajya Sabha?
(a) 275 (b) 325
(c) 300 (d) 250
Ans. (b): The first Chairman of Rajya Sabha was Dr.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The Vice-President of the
Ans. (d): According to Article 80 of the Constitution of country is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. The
India, the maximum strength (capacity) of Rajya Sabha country's first Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha was
is 250 (238 elected and 12 nominated). However the S.V Krishnamoorthy. At present, the Deputy Chairman
present strength of Rajya Sabha is 245. of Rajya Sabha is Harivansh Narayan Singh.
439. Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha? (As of 444. Parliament does not have the power to make
August 12, 2020)? laws on the subjects included in list II of
(a) Shri Om Birla schedule VII of the constitution of India. Which
(b) Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar of the following options is an exceptions to this
(c) Shri Harivansh general rule?
(d) Shri Rajnath Singh (a) If the Prime Minister asks the parliament to
RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-I) do so
Ans. (b): Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar is the Chairman of (b) If the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to this
Rajya Sabha since 11th August, 2022. Vice President of effect.
India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. (c) If the Governor of the state certifies its
440. Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya necessity
Sabha? (d) If the judiciary asks Parliament to do so
(a) Prime Minister of India RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) President of India Ans. (b): The Seventh Schedule of the Indian
(c) Vice-President of India constitution specifies the distribution of powers and
(d) Home Minister of India responsibilities between the states and the centre. It is a
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-II) part of 12 Schedules of Indian Constitution. The
Parliament does not have the power to legislate on the
Ans. (c): Vice- President of India is the ex-officio subjects in List-II of the Seventh Schedules, but Article
chairman of Rajya Sabha. This means that by virtue of 249 gives parliament the power to legislate concerning a
his position as Vice President, he automatically subject enumerated in the State List in the national
becomes the Chairman of the Upper Hose and presides interest. Parliament can legislate on subjects that are
over its sessions. enumerated under the State List on three conditions:
As per article 66 of the constitution of India, the vice- 1. When Rajya Sabha passes resolution by 2/3 majority
president is elected by the members of the Electoral of its members present and voting (Article 249)
College (It consist, of both elected and nominated 2. During a national emergency (Article 250)
members of parliament).
3. When two or more states pass a resolution requesting
441. How many members nominated by the Parliament to legislate on subjects under State List.
President of India to the Rajya Sabha?
(a) 12 (b) 10 445. After passing a Money Bill in the Lok Sabha,
(c) 8 (d) 6 the Rajya Sabha can return the bill to the Lok
Sabha within a maximum of _____ days.
RPF SI 24.12.2018 (Shift - I)
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) 14 (b) 22
Ans. (a): Article 80 consists of the council of states. (c) 12 (d) 28
The council of states shall consist of- RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Twelve members to be nominated by the president Ans. (a): After passing a Money Bill in the Lok Sabha ,
in accordance with the provisions of the clause (3); and the Rajya Sabha can return the bill to the Lok Sabha
(b) Not more than two hundred and thirty eight within a maximum of 14 days.
representatives of the states and of the Union Article 109 : Special procedure in respect of Money
Territories. Rajya Sabha members are elected for 6 Bills.
years and 1/3 of its members retire every second year. Article 110– Define money bill.
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446. For how many days can be Rajya Sabha delay 453. Members of Rajya Sabha are elected for the
the Finance Bill Passed by the Lok Sabha? duration of
(a) 13 (b) 12 (a) 5 years (b) 6 years
(c) 14 (d) 15 (c) 4 years (d) 3 years
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b): A member who is elected for a full term
447. With reference to the Rajya Sabha, which of serves for a period of six years.
the following statement is correct? Rajya Sabha Members are elected by the elected
(a) The Rajya Sabha is never dissolved members of state legislative assemblies using a
(b) Rajya Sabha is the lower house of parliament method of proportional representation. There are three
types of representation in Rajya Sabha :
(c) It is a directly elected body like Lok Sabha
(d) The term of Rajya Sabha is six years • Representation of States in Rajya Sabha.
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist • Representation of Union Territories in Rajya Sabha.
• epresentation of nominated members in Rajya Sabha.
Ans. (a): Article 83–Duration of Houses of parliament
Article 83 (1)– The council of states shall not be subject 454. The members of Rajya Sabha are elected by?
to dissolution, but as nearly as possible one-third of the (a) By the members of the legislatures of the
members there of shall retire as soon as may be on the States.
expiration of every second year in accordance with the (b) By the members of the Lok Sabha
provisions made in that behalf by parliament by law. (c) By the people of India
448. How many members are there in Rajya Sabha? (d) By the members of the Legislative council
(a) 250 (b) 225 RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) 230 (d) 240 Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 455. What is the tenure of Rajya Sabha?
Ans. (a): Rajya Sabha consists of 250 members, out of (a) 4 years (b) 6 years
which 238 are elected by the states and 12 members are (c) 7 years (d) 2 years
nominated by the President. At present Rajya Sabha has RRB Group-D 17-09-2018 (Shift-II)
245 members out of which 233 are elected. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
449. The quorum required in the Rajya Sabha is: 456. What is the duration of the term of a Rajya
(a) 50 (b) 125 Sabha MP?
(c) 100 (d) 25 (a) Five years (b) Six years
RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Two years (d) Four years
Ans. (d): The total number of members of the Rajya RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Sabha is 250 and members are mandatory to complete Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
the quorum 1/10th of total members of the house.
Consequently, the presence of 25 members is 457. What is the minimum age to get membership of
Rajya Sabha?
mandatory to complete the quorum. 55 members are
required for the quorum in the Lok Sabha. (a) 25 years (b) 35 years
(c) 18 years (d) 30 years
450. The upper house of Indian parliament is:
(a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Vidhan Sabha (d) Rashtrapati Bhawan Ans. (d): To get membership in Rajya Sabha, the
minimum age should be 30 years.
458. During a no-confidence motion against his own
Ans. (b): Indian Parliament is bicameral in nature i.e. government, the Prime Minister of India
that it has two houses. Rajya Sabha is one of those two cannot participate in voting, if he-
houses, i.e. the upper house of the Parliament.The
(a) Is a Rajya Sabha Member.
‘Council of States’ which is also known as Rajya Sabha.
The other house is the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the (b) Is prohibited by opposing parties of the Lok
Parliament.) also Known as the House of People. Sabha.
(c) Is in a majority
451. Which of the following is called the upper
(d) Is a member of the Lok Sabha.
house of the Indian parliament?
(a) Prime Minister Office (b) Lok Sabha RRB Group-D 24-09-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) Rajya Sabha (d) Supreme Court Ans. (a): According to Article 75 (3) of the Indian
Constitution, the council of ministers is collectively
responsible to the Lok Sabha, that is, the council of
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. minister can remain in office only if a majority is
452. Rajya Sabha is also known as____ elected in this house. The cabinet, including the Prime
(a) Legislative council (b) Senior house Minister, has to resign when a motion of no confidence
(c) Upper House (d) Lower House is passed against it. Only members of Lok Sabha can
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist participate in the motion of no confidence, so the Prime
Minister cannot participate in voting if he is a Rajya
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. Sabha member.
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459. The Prime Minister of India cannot participate 465. In 2014 ____ Lok Sabha elections were held.
in voting on a motion of no-confidence against (a) 16th (b) 19th
his own government if he is- (c) 14th (d) 23rd
(a) a member of the Lok Sabha RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) a member of the Rajya Sabha Ans. (a): The 16th Lok Sabha election was held in 2014
(c) is prohibited by the opposition parties of the in which the Bharatiya Janata Party secured an absolute
Lok Sabha majority by getting 282 seats out of 543 seats. Shri
(d) a majority is in Narendra Modi was sworn in as the 15th Prime Minister
RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-II) of India on 26 May, 2014.
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. 466. How many sessions of the Lok Sabha take place
in a year?
460. Who is responsible for creation of All India
(a) 5 (b) 2
Services?
(c) 3 (d) 4
(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Parliament
(c) Lok Sabha Speaker (d) Lok Sabha RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-II) Ans.(c) : The session of the Lok Sabha is held thrice in
a year Budget session (Feb-May), Monsoon Session
Ans. (a): Rajya Sabha is responsible for the creation of All (July-Aug) and Winter session (Nov-Dec). While the
India Services under Article-312 of the Constitution of budget session is the most important and longest
India. The All India Services are Indian Administrative session, the winter session is the shortest.
Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service.
According to Article -312, If the Rajya Sabha passes a 467. How many sessions of the Lok Sabha take place
resolution for the creation of new India Services with its in a year?
2/3 majority, then parliament can constitute a new All (a) 5 (b) 3
India service on the basis of this resolution. (c) 2 (d) 4
461. The current strength of Rajya Sabha is_____. RRB Group-D– 26/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(a) 238 (b) 250 Ans.(b) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) 233 (d) 245 468. Which Lok Sabha was constituted after the
RRB JE - 28/06/2019 (Shift-III) General Elections to Lok Sabha, 2019?
Ans. (d) Total strength of Rajya Sabha is 250 while the (a) 16th (b) 17th
th
current streanth of Rajya Sabha is 245. (c) 18 (d) 15th
462. The Maximum permissible number of members RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-I)
of Rajya Sabha is: Ans. (b): General elections were held in India in seven
(a) 260 (b) 225 phases from 11th April to 19th May 2019 to elect the
(c) 300 (d) 250 members of the 17th Lok Sabha.
RRB Group-D 08-10-2018 (Shift-II) 469. What is the maximum strength of the members
RPF SI 11.01.2019 (Shift - II) of the Lok Sabha?
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (a) 543 (b) 547
(c) 552 (d) 549
RRB J.E. -2014
14. Lok Sabha RRB Group-D 18-09-2018 (Shift-II)
463. Which state has the second highest number of RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-III)
seats in Lok Sabha? RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-III)
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Andhra Pradesh RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) West Bengal (d) Bihar RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage IInd
RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (c): The members of Lok Sabha are elected
Ans : (*) Maharashra has the second highest number of through Universal Adults Suffrage. The maximum
seats in the Lok Sabha (48). strength of Lok Sabha is 550 in which 530 members are
State Number of members of the Lok elected from states and 20 members are elected from
Sabha union territories.
Uttar Pradesh 80 Note: Previously 2 members were nominated from
Maharashtra 48 Anglo-Indian Community, but this provision was
Andhra Pradesh 25 deleted by 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2021.
West Bengal 42 The current strength of the Lok Sabha is 543 members.
Bihar 40 470. What is the total strength of elected members
in the Lok Sabha?
464. Currently, which state has the maximum
number of Lok Sabha seats? (a) 543 (b) 542
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Rajasthan (c) 524 (d) 520
(c) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra RPF SI 11.01.2019 (Shift - II)
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
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471. Name the first speaker of the Indian 475. Who among the following was the speaker of
parliament. the Lok Sabha before Om Birla?
(a) GV Mavalankar (b) Rajendra Prasad (a) Sumitra Mahajan (b) Somnath Chatterjee
(c) KM Munshi (d) BR Ambedkar (c) Manohar Joshi (d) Meera Kumar
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd Ans. (a): Sumitra Mahajan is an Indian politician who
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist was the speaker of Lok Sabha from 2014 to 2019 before
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Om Birla contemporary speaker of lower house .
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist She is the second woman after Meira Kumar to be
Ans. (a): G.V. Mavalankar was the first speaker of the elected as the speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Indian Parliament. On 15 May 1952, after the first 476. Who among the following decides whether a
general elections in independent India, Mavalankar who particular bill is a Money Bill or not.
was representing Ahmedabad for Congress was elected (a) Prime Minister
as the Speaker of the first Lok Sabha while Rajendra (b) Vice President
Prasad was the first President of India. And B.R. (c) Lok Sabha speaker
Ambedkar was India's first minister of law & justice, (d) Chief Justice of India
and considered as the chief architect of the Constitution RPF Constable 05.02.2019
of India.
Ans. (c): Only those Financial Bills which Contains
472. Money bill can be introduced--------. Provisions exclusively on matters listed in Article 110
(a) Only in Lok Sabha of the Constitution are called Money Bills. The Speaker
(b) Only in Rajya Sabha of Lok Sabha decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or
(c) by either house of Parliament not.
(d) by neither Lok Sabha nor Rajya Sabha 477. The .......... takes the decision to declare any bill
RRB NTPC 31.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist to be a money bill.
Ans. (a): A Bill is said to be a Money Bill if it only (a) President of India
contains provisions related to taxation, borrowing of (b) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
money by the government, expenditure from or receipt (c) Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
to the Consolidated Fund of India. Bills that only (d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
contain provisions that are incidental to these matters RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
would also be regarded as Money Bills. Article 110 of
the Indian Constitution deals with the money bill. Ans. (d): The speaker of the Lok Sabha certifies if a
Money bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. financial bill is a money bill or not. Under article 110
Money bills passed by the Lok Sabha are sent to the (1) of the constitution, a bill is deemed to be a money
Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha may not amend money bill if it contains only provisions dealing with
bills but can recommend amendments. A money bill imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation
must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, or of any tax matters of consolidated fund, provides
the bill is deemed to have passed from both the Houses imposition of fines etc. The speaker's certificate on a
in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha. money bill once given is final and cannot be challenged.
473. Which of the following states has more than 478. Which of the following politicians has never
one seat in the Lok Sabha? been a leader of the House in the Lok Sabha ?
(a) Sikkim (b) Mizoram (a) Shri Atal Bihari Bajpayee
(c) Meghalaya (d) Nagaland (b) Shri Pranab Mukherjee
RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Shri Narendra Modi
Ans. (c): Meghalaya state holds 2 Lok Sabha seats (d) Shri Manmohan Singh
Sikkim, Nagaland and Mizoram have 1 seat of Lok RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Sabha each. Uttar Pradesh holds maximum number of Ans. (d): Former Prime Minister Shri Manmohan
seats of Lok Sabha i.e. 80. Singh was never a member of the Lok Sabha but
474. Who acts as the chairman of joint sitting of served as a member of the Parliament of India,
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. representing the state of Assam in the Rajya Sabha
(a) Senior most member of Rajya Sabha for five terms from 1991 to 2019. Currently Dr.
(b) Loksabha speaker Manmohan Singh is a member of Rajya Sabha from
(c) A nominated member by the President of Rajasthan and was elected unopposed.
India 479. Indian general Election of 2019 were conducted
(d) President of India to consitute which Lok Sabha ?
(a) 17th (b) 18th
Ans. (b): The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by th
the President of India (Article 108) and is presided over (c) 15 (d) 16th
by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or in their absence, by RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
th
the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in their Ans. (a): The 17 Lok Sabha was formed by the
absence, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. members elected in the 2019 Indian general election.
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480. The speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by: 485. The council of minister is collectively
(a) President of India responsible to the
(b) All the members of Lok Sabha (a) Prime Minister (b) Loksabha
(c) Members of majority party in Lok Sabha (c) Rajyasabha (d) President
(d) All the members of Parliament RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b): Article 75(3) in the constitution of India
Ans. (b): Article 93 of the Constitution detailed for the mentions that the council of ministers shall be
election of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha also known
Sabha. In the Lok Sabha, both presiding officers; the as House of the People. It means that the Ministry stays
speaker and the Deputy Speaker; are elected from in office so long as it enjoys the confidence of the
among its members by a simple majority of members majority of the members of the Lok Sabha.
present and voting in the House.
He is a final interpreter of the provision of the 486. To whom are the council of Ministers
Constitution of India, the rules of procedure and collectively responsible?
conduct of business of Lok Sabha and the parliamentary (a) Lok Sabha (b) Supreme Court
precedents, within the House. (c) Parliament (d) Rajya Sabha
481. Who among the following was the Speaker of RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-III)
the Second Lok Sabha? Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question.
(a) Bali Ram Bhagat 487. Who was Speaker of 16th Lok Sabha?
(b) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar (a) Meira Kumar (b) Somnath Chatterjee
(c) Balram Jakhar (c) Manohar Joshi (d) Sumitra Mahajan
(d) K.S. Hegde RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (d): Lok Sabha Speaker
Ans. (b): M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was the 17th Lok Sabha – Om Birla
speaker of the second Lok Sabha (1956-62). Ganesh
Vasudev Mavlankar was the first speaker of Lok Sabha 16th Lok Sabha – Sumitra Mahajan
(15 May 1952 to 2nd Feb 1956.) 15th Lok Sabha – Meira Kumar
482. When were the first Lok Sabha elections held? 14th Lok Sabha – Somnath Chatterjee
(a) 1948-49 (b) 1953-54 488. Who was appointed as the first woman speaker
(c) 1951-52 (d) 1949-50 of the Lok Sabha?
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Hema Malini (b) Meira Kumar
Ans. (c): The first Lok Sabha elections were held in (c) Sushma Swaraj (d) Smriti Irani
1951-52. It was held in 68 phases for 489 seats from 25 RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
October 1951 to 21 February 1952. With 44.99 percent Ans. (b): Meira Kumar born on 31 March 1945 is an
votes, the Congress staged a massive victory in the polls Indian politician and former diplomat. A member of the
overshadowing all the others in the race for a seat in the Indian National Congress, she was the Minister of
House. Social Justice and Empowerment from 2004 to 2009,
483. Who was the protem speaker of the 17th Lok the Minister of Water Resources for a brief period in
Sabha? 2009, and was first-ever female speaker of Lok Sabha,
(a) Sumitra Mahajan (b) JP Nadda she served as the 15th speaker of Lok Sabha from 2009
(c) Virendra Kumar (d) Om Birla to 2014.
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 489. Who is the current (as of February 2018)
Ans. (c): Virendra Kumar, Seven-time MP from Deputy speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha?
Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh was chosen as the (a) K. Parasuraman (b) M. Thambidurai
protem speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. Pro-tem is a (c) Anbumani Ramdas (d) V. Satyabhama
Latin phrase which means "for the time being". A
temporary speakers appointed for a limited period of RRB ALP & Tec. (21-08-18 Shift-III)
time. President appoints the pro-tem speaker. Ans. (b): From 12 August 2014, the Deputy speaker of
Note- Om Birla is serving from 19 June, 2019 as the the Lok Sabha is M. Thambidurai. He is a senior
Lok Sabha speaker. Annadramuk leader. This is the second time when he
484. Who presides over the first meeting of a newly became the Deputy speaker. Article 93, of the
constituted Lok Sabha? Constitution of India deals with the Speaker and Deputy
(a) Protem Speaker (b) President Speaker of the House of the people. Currently the seat
(c) Prime Minister (d) Speaker of Deputy Speaker is vacant.
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 490. Who among the following is the current
Ans. (a): The Protem speaker presides over the first speaker of Lok Sabha?
sitting of the Lok Sabha and administers the oath of (a) Anup Mishra (b) Sumitra Mahajan
office to the newly elected MPs. (c) Gulam nabi Azad (d) P.J. Kurien
The duty of protem speaker is to conduct the vote for RRB Group-D 03-10-2018 (Shift-II)
the Speaker and Deputy speaker. He also administers RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-I)
the floor test. RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-I)
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Ans. (b): The Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha was Mrs. 496. Who among these has been the speaker in Lok
Sumitra Mahajan. She is the second woman after Meira Sabha?
Kumar to hold the post. She is a BJP MP from Indore (a) TN Session
Lok Sabha constituency. At present, the speaker of the (b) Mallikarjun Kharge
17th Lok Sabha is Om Birla. The Speaker of the Lok (c) Sumitra Mahajan
Sabha is the presiding officer and the highest authority (d) Sushma Swaraj
of the Lok Sabha. The Speaker is elected generally in RRB Group-D 01-11-2018 (Shift-II)
the first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general
elections. Serving for a term of five years, the Speaker Ans. (c): Sumitra Mahajan was the Lok Sabha speaker
is chosen from sitting members of the Lok Sabha and is in the Sixteenth Lok Sabha (2014-2019).
by convention a member of the ruling party or alliance. 497. What is the tenure of Lok Sabha members?
491. Who was the Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha? (a) 4 years (b) 3 years
(a) Mrs. Sumitra Mahajan (c) 6 years (d) 5 years
(b) Mrs. Sushma Swaraj RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Mrs. Meira Kumar Ans. (d): According to Article 83 (2) of the
(d) None of these Constitution, the tenure of the Lok Sabha is 5 years
RRB J.E. -2014 from the date of the first sitting. But even before this
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question period, on the advice of the Prime Minister, It can be
492. In which year is the 17th Lok Sabha election dissolved by the President and Parliament can be
proposed to be held? increase the tenure of the Lok Sabha at the time of
(a) 2020 (b) 2024 emergency. The term of the Lok Sabha was raised to 6
(c) 2019 (d) 2022 years by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976,
RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-I) which was again reduced 5 year by the 44th
Ans. (c): The 17th Lok Sabha election was held in the Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978.
year 2019. The general election was held across the 498. The quorum required for the constitution of
country from 11 April to 19 May 2019 in 7 phases. the Lok Sabha meeting is ____ of the total
Election results were declared on 23 May. members of the House-
493. As of 17th Lok Sabha, who is the leader of the (a) Half (b) Two thirds
Lok Sabha- (c) Sixth (d) Tenth
(a) Pranab Mukherjee (b) Arun Jaitley RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-II)
(c) Sushma Swaraj (d) Narendra Modi
RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (d): The quorum required to constitute a meeting
of the Lok Sabha is the 1/10th of the total members of
Ans. (d) The Lok Sabha is directly constituted by the the house. According to Article 100 (3), quorum of Lok
Universal Adult Suffrage system. The leader of the Sabha or Rajya Sabha is 1/10 of the total number of
house of the Lok Sabha is usually the Prime Minister of members. The same number is also necessary for the
India, but if the Prime Minister is not a member of the recognition of the main opposition party.
Lok Sabha but a member of the Rajya Sabha, leader of
Lok Sabha can be elected. According to the question, 499. What is the quorum to constitute a sitting of
the leader of Lok Sabha is the Narendra Modi. The the Lok Sabha?
Rajya Sabha also has a 'Leader of the House'. (a) One-fifth of the total number of Members of
the House
494. In the context of the Lok Sabha, 'Leader of the
House' means...... (b) Half of the total number of Members of the
House
(a) Any nominated member of the ruling party or
coalition. (c) One-fourth of the total number of Members of
the House
(b) Prime Minister or Minister nominated by the
Prime Minister (d) One-tenth of the total number of Members of
the House
(c) Leader of the Opposition
(d) President of India RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
495. What is the minimum age required to qualify 15. Union Cabinet
as a member of the Lok Sabha?
(a) 25 years (b) 45 years 500. The Council of Ministers (Government of
(c) 35 years (d) 21 years India) are headed by the _______.
RRB Group-D 11-10-2018 (Shift-III) (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha (b) Vice president
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) President (d) Prime Minister
Ans. (a): Article 84(b) of the Constitution mentions the RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-III)
qualifications of members of parliament. According to Ans. (d): The council of Ministers are headed by the
this, the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Prime Minister of India. The Lok Sabha controls the
Sabha is 25 years. council of Ministers.
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501. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states 505. In India, impeachment process is NOT
that "The Council of Ministers shall be applicable to ______ for removal from office.
collectively responsible to the House of the (a) Chief Justice of India
People"? (b) Chief Election Commissioner
(a) Article 80(4) (b) Article 75(2) (c) President of India
(c) Article 75(1) (d) Article 75(3) (d) Prime Minister
Ans. (d): As per Part V, Article 75(3) of the Indian RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Constitution "The Council of ministers shall be Ans. (d): Impeachment process is not applicable to the
collectively responsible to the house of people (Lok Prime Minister for removal from his office.
Sabha). It means the existence of council of Ministers
506. In the parliamentary system, the legislative,
depends upon "till the Lok Sabha believes in it.
judicial and emergency are actually exercised
According to Constitution of India {75(d)}, the total
by the President on the advice of-
number of ministers in the council of ministers must not
(a) Members of Parliament
exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Lok
Sabha (91st Amendment). (b) Vice President
(c) Chief Minister
502. How many Prime Ministers of India have been
elected upto June 2022, who were also Chief (d) Council of Ministers
Ministers of their respective states? RRB NTPC 11.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) 8 (b) 10 Ans. (d): In the Parliamentary system, the legislative
(c) 9 (d) 6 judicial, emergency powers are actually exercised by
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-III) the President on the advice the council of ministers.
The President can require the advice of the council of
Ans. (d): Prime Minister who have served as a chief
ministers to be reconsidered.
minister listed below:
(1) Mararji Desai (2) Charan Singh 507. Who among the following shall communicate to
the President all the decisions of the council of
(3) V.P. Singh (4) P.V. Narsimha Rao
ministers under article 78?
(5) H.D. Deve Gawda (6) Narendra Modi
(a) Vice-President (b) Prime Minister
503. In the cabinet of which Prime Minister of (c) Home Minister (d) Foreign Minister
India. Dr. Manmohan Singh became the RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
finance minister for the first time?
(a) PV Narasimha Rao Ans. (b): As per Article 78, following are the duties of
the Prime Minister:-
(b) Vishwanath Pratap Singh
(a) To communicate to the President all decisions of the
(c) Rajiv Gandhi council of Ministers relating to the administration of the
(d) Indira Gandhi affairs of the union and proposals for legislation;
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I) (b) To furnish such information relating to the
Ans. (a): Dr. Manmohan Singh became the finance administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals
minister for the first time in the cabinet of P.M., PV for legislation as the President may call for; and
Narasimha Rao. (c) If the President so requires, to submit for the
504. Which Article of the Constitution of India consideration of the Council of ministers any matter on
provides that there shall be a Council of which a decision has been taken by a Minister but
Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head to which has not been considered by the Council.
aid and advice the President, who shall exercise 508. According to Indian Constitution, who among
his/her functions in accordance to the advice ? the following does not constitute the council of
(a) Article 79 (1) (b) Article 72 (1) Ministers?
(c) Article 74 (1) (d) Article 73 (1) (a) Ministers who are members of the cabinet
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) State Minister
Ans. (c):According to Article 74(1) of Indian (c) Minister of local government
Constitution, there shall be a Council of Ministers with (d) Deputy Minister
the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act
Ans. (c): The Council of Ministers consists of three
in accordance with such advice. Provided that the
categories of ministers, namely, Cabinet Ministers,
President may require the council of ministers to
Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.
reconsider such advice, either generally or otherwise,
and the President shall act in accordance with the advice 509. Who amongst the following became the acting
rendered after such reconsideration. Specially after the Prime Minister of India twice?
42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendments it has become (a) Indira Gandhi (b) Morarji Desai
compulsory to the President to accept the advice of the (c) Charan Singh (d) Gulzarilal Nanda
Council of ministers. RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d): Gulzarilal Nanda was the acting Prime (c) As many as wished by the Prime Minister of
Minister of India twice for thirteen days each: the first India
time after the death of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (d) Fifty percent of the total number of members
in 1964, and the second time after the death of Prime of the House of People
Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1966. RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
510. _____ served twice as acting Prime Minister of Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
India. 516. Which Prime Minister was born after India got
(a) Charan Singh independence?
(b) Vishwanath Pratap Singh (a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee (b) IK Gujral
(c) Indra Kumar Gujral (c) Narendra Modi (d) Manmohan Singh
(d) Gulzarilal Nanda. RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (c): Of the given options, Narendra Modi took
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. birth on 17th September 1950 in Gujarat. Rest of the
511. Gulzarilal Nanda took over as caretaker Prime given Prime Ministers took birth before the
Minister for the second time after the death of Independence of India.
which Prime Minister? 517. The deputy Prime Minister of India (from 1977
(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (b) Jawaharlal Nehru to 1979) was
(c) Indira Gandhi (d) Charan Singh (a) J B Kriplani (b) Jagjivan Ram
RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-II) (c) J C Shah (d) Morarji Desai
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b): Jagjivan Ram, popularly known as Babuji,
512. Who was the first and only acting PM of India? was a national leader, freedom fighter, warrior fighting
(a) H D Deve Gowda (b) I K Gujral for social justice, an advocate of the deprived classes
(c) V P Singh (d) Gulzarilal Nanda and an outstanding parliamentarian. After independence
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist he operated the Labor department till 1952. He then
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. served in the Nehru cabinet as Minister of
Communications (1952– 56), Transport and Railway
513. Who among the following heads the Trade and Minister (1956–62) and Transport and Communications
Economic Relations Committee (TERC) ? Minister (1962–63). He later served as the Deputy
(a) Finance Minister Prime Minister of India (1977–79) in the Janata Party
(b) Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Government.
(c) RBI Governor 518. Which of these Indian Prime Ministers did not
(d) Prime Minister face Parliament?
RRB NTPC 01.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Chandrashekhar (b) Morarji Desai
Ans. (d): The Trade and Economic Relations (c) V.P. Singh (d) Charan Singh
Committee was constituted on 3rd May 2005. It is an RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-III)
institutional mechanism for evolving the extent, scope Ans. (d): Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh did
and operational parameters of our economic relations not face parliament. His tenure was from 28.07.1979 –
with other countries in a coordinated and synchronized 14.01.1980. Chaudhary Charan Singh was the Prime
manner. Minister of India, Deputy Prime Minister, Home
Minister and was also the Chief Minister of UP twice.
514. How many ministers can be included in the
Union Council of Ministers? 519. Who among the following served the longest
(a) 15% of the total members of Lok Sabha period as Prime Minister of India?
(a) Morarji Desai (b) Dr. Manmohan Singh
(b) 50% of the total members of Lok Sabha
(c) Indira Gandhi (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) 10% to 15% of the total members of Lok RRB JE - 29/05/2019 (Shift-II)
Sabha
Ans. (d): Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime
(d) As desired by the Prime Minister of India Minister of India, he served as Prime Minister for the
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist longest period from August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964.
Ans. (a): As per Indian Constitution, Article 75(1-A) He was born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad
states the limit on minister. According to this article the (Prayagraj), Jawaharlal Nehru loved Children very much
total number of ministers including Prime Minister, in and children called him as Chacha Nehru and celebrate
the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen his birthday (14 November) as 'Children's Day'.
percent, of the total number of members of the House of 520. Who among the following has served as the
the People. This provision was added by the 91st Prime Minister of India for the longest time ?
Amendment Act, of 2003. (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
515. How many ministers can be included in the (b) Manmohan Singh
Council of Ministers of the Union? (c) Narendra Modi
(a) Ten to fifteen percent of the total number of (d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
members of the House of People RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Fifteen percent of the total number Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
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521. Which former Prime Minister was the Deputy Ans. (b): The post of Deputy Prime Minister of India is
Prime Minister during Morarji Desai regime? technically neither a Constitutional post nor mentioned
(a) I. K. Gujral (b) Charan Singh in the constitution. But on many occasions, various
(c) V.P. Singh (d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee governments have designated one of their senior
RRB JE - 02/06/2019 (Shift-I) ministers as Deputy Prime Minister. The first holder of
Ans. (b): Chaudhary Charan Singh was the Deputy this post was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (15 August,
Prime Minister at the time of former Prime Minister 1947 - 15 December 1950), who was also the Home
Morarji Desai. Morarji Desai was the fourth and first Minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet.
non-congress Prime Minister of Independent India. 526. Who among the following was not a chief
522. A person, who is not a member of both houses of Minister before becoming the Prime Minister
Parliament, can be appointed as a member of of India?
the council of ministers, but he can be a member (a) Morarji Desai (b) Charan Singh
of either of the two houses ____ will be in. (c) Indira Gandhi (d) V.P. Singh
(a) 3 months (b) 6 months RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-I)
(c) 1 Year (d) 2 years Ans. (c): Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister who
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper) was not the Chief Minister of any state before elected
Ans. (b): Any Minister who is not a member of both Prime Minister, while the other three had assumed the
houses of Parliament will remain a minister for 6 months office of Chief Minister.
only. After 6 months he has to take membership of any 527. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman
House, otherwise resignation will have to be given. of ____?
523. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi represents (a) CLRI (b) CSIR
which constituency in the Lok Sabha? (c) ISRO (d) DRDO
(a) Vadodara (b) Ahmedabad RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Varanasi (d) Maninagar Ans. (b): The ex-officio chairman of CSIR is the Prime
RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Set-2, Red Paper) Minister. The Council of Scientific and Industrial
Ans. (c): Narendra Damodardas Modi (born 17 Research was established in 1942, as the largest
September, 1950) is the current Prime Minister of India. research and development organisation.
He was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India on 528. Which Prime Minister of India has hoisted the
26 May, 2014. He is the 14th Prime Minister of national flag at the Red Fort for maximum
Independent India and the first person born in time?
Independent India to hold this post. As an MP, he (a) Indira Gandhi
contested from the cultural city of Varanasi in Uttar
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Pradesh and from the Vadodara parliamentary
constituency of his home state Gujarat and won from (c) Manmohan Singh
both places. He represented Varanasi excluding the (d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Vadodara Parliamentary seat. RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
524. What is the minimum age limit to be eligible Ans. (b): First Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
for appointment as Prime Minister of India? (tenure-15-08-1947 to 27-05-1964) got the opportunity
(a) 35 years (b) 25 years to hoisted the National Flag 17 times from the Red Fort,
(c) 30 years (d) 45 years while his daughter Indira Gandhi also hoisted the
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-II) national flag 16 times from the Red Fort.
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 529. Name 15th Prime Minister of India?
RRB NTPC 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (a) Narendra Modi (b) Manmohan Singh
Ans. (b) According to the constitution, the Prime (c) Narasimha Rao (d) Atal Bihari
Minister can be a member of either of the two houses of RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Parliament. For example Indira Gandhi (1966) and Ans. (a): Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian
Manmohan Singh (2004-2009) were members of Rajya politician serving as the 15th Prime Minister of India.
Sabha. For membership of Rajya Sabha, at least 30 He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat and he is the
years and for membership of Lok Sabha 25 years of age member of Parliament from Varanasi.
is mandatory. Since the minimum age limit is asked in 530. Who among the following has not been India's
the question. Therefore 25 years is the correct answer. Finance Minister?
There is no explicit provision in the Indian constitution (a) T T Krishnamachari
regarding the qualification of the Prime Minister, but it
has been said that he will be the leader of the majority (b) Yashwant Sinha
party in the Lok Sabha. (c) Arun Jaitley
525. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of (d) V K Krishna Menon
India? RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Morarji Desai Ans. (d):
(b) Sardar Vallabha Bhai Patel V K Krishna Menon (1957–1962) – Defence Minister
(c) Charan Singh T T Krishnamachari (1957–1958) – Finance Minister
(d) Jagjeevan Ram Yashwant Sinha (1998–2002) – Finance Minister
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-I) Arun Jaitley (2014–2019) – Finance Minister
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531. Education is a function of which ministry of (a) Article 154 (b) Article 144
Government of India? (c) Article 124 (d) Article 134
(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(b) Home Ministry Ans. (a): According to the Article 154 of the
(c) Health and Family Welfare Constitution of India, the executive power of the State
(d) Finance shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised
RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-II) by him either directly or through officers subordinate to
Ans. (a): Education is under the Ministry of Human him in accordance with the constitution.
Resource Development of the Government of India. The 537. Which of the following forms a part of the State
ministry is responsible for the development of human Executive as per the Constitution of India?
resources in India. Ministry of Education has been (a) Attorney-General for India
functioning since 26 September 1985. Now the ministry
of Human Resource Development known as 'The (b) Vice President of India
Ministry of Education' Dharmendra Pradhan is the (c) Governor of State
current head of the Ministry of Education. (d) Prime Minister of India
532. Who first presented the union budget in 1947? RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(a) Indira Gandhi Ans.(c) : State Executive comprises of Governor and
(b) Morarji Desai Council of Ministers with Chief Minister as its head.
(c) A. K. Shanmukham Chetty 538. Which of the following Articles shall vests the
(d) Jhn Mathai executive powers of the State in the Governor ?
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Article 181 (b) Article 154
Ans. (c): In 1947 the first Finance Minister of (c) Article 176 (d) Article 146
independent India R.K. Shanmukham Chetty, RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-I)
presented the first union budget. The country's first Ans. (b): Article 154: The executive power of the State
Budget was presented by British government Finance shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by
Minister James Wilson in 1860. him either directly or through officer subordinate to him
533. Who presented the first Union Budget of in accordance with the constitution.
Independent India? 539. Who is the current governor of Kerala?
(a) Morarji Desai (a) Banwarilal Purohit
(b) John Mathai (b) Navniti Prasad Singh
(c) N. K. Chandra (c) Vidya Sagar Rao
(d) R. K . Shanmukham Chetty (d) P. Sadasivam
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (d): P. Sathasivam has served as the 40th Chief
534. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of Justice of the Supreme Court and was also the governor
India? of Kerala from 5 September 2014 to 4 September, 2019.
(a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad But at present Arif Mohammad Khan assumed office as
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel the 22nd Governor of Kerala on 06 September, 2019. So
(c) B.R. Ambedkar the current governor of Kerala is Arif Mohammad
(d) Sardar Baldev Singh Khan.
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (evening) 540. Which of the following articles of the Indian
Ans. (b): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Home Constitution mentions that the Chief Minister
Minister and the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. will be appointed by the Governor?
535. Who served as the first Home Minister of (a) Article 130 (b) Article 122
Independent India? (c) Article 164 (d) Article 162
(a) K. Kamraj RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(b) Rajagopalachari Ans. (c): The States council of ministers is provided in
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Article 163 of the Constitution. In Article 164, the
(d) Morar Ji Desai governor appoints the Chief Minister and other
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist ministers will be appointed by the governor on the
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. advice of the Chief Minister.
541. Which article of the Constitution of India is
related to the appointment of Governor?
16. Governor (a) Article 143 (b) Article 148
536. The executive power of the State shall be vested RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
in the Governor and shall be exercised by him
either directly or through officers subordinates Ans. (d): Article 155 says that "The Governor of a state
to him in accordance with which Article of the shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his
Constitution of India? hand and seal".
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* The office of Governor have been discussed from Ans. (d): The Constitution of India vests in the State
Article 153 to Article 162 of the Constitution. Election Commission, consisting of a State Election
Governor has a dual role. Commissioner, the Superintendence, direction and
* He is the constitutional head of the state, bound by control of the preparation of electoral roll for and the
the advice of his council of ministers. conduct of election to the Panchayats and the
* He acts as a vital link between the Union Municipalities. (Article 243K, 243ZA) the State
Government and the State Government. Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of
* The governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the State.
the President. 547. Who is called the head of Administration of
542. By whom is the Governor of the state union territory in the Republic of India?
appointed? (a) Lieutenant Governor (b) Governor
(a) Vice President (b) President (c) President (d) Prime Minister
(c) Prime Minister (d) Chief Minister RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (a): According to Article 239, a Lieutenant
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Governor is the Constutitonal head of administration of
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. five of eight Union Territories. Lieutenant Governor is
appointed by the President of India for a term of 5 year.
543. Who among the following has the power to
On other hand, the other three U.T. (Daman and Diu,
grant pardons under Article 161 of the
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Chandigarh) are governed
Constitution of India?
by an administrator.
(a) Prime Minister (b) Chief Justice of India
(c) President (d) Governor 548. Lieutenant Governor in India.
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) is appointed by the army.
(b) Acts as the head of the Union Territory.
Ans. (d): Article 161 grants power of Governor to
"grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of (c) Are elected by the people of India.
punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the (d) Accountability to the council of minister of
sentence." any person convicted of any offence against the Chief Minister.
any law relating to a matter to which the executive RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-I)
power of the state extends. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
544. As per the constitution of India, which of the
following is NOT an eligibility criteria for the 17. State Legislature
appointment of a state governor ?
(a) He or she must be a citizen of India
549. The Palace of Assembly is a legislative
(b) He or she must have completed 35 years of assembly designed by noted architect Le
age Corbusier and is located in ___.
(c) He or she must have qualified for elections as (a) Puducherry
member of the Rajya Sabha
(b) Chandigarh
(d) He or she must not hold any other office of profit
(c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
(d) Ladakh
Ans. (c): Article 157 and 158 of the constitution of RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II)
India specify eligibility requirements for the post of
governor. As per the constitution of India, the following Ans. (b): Le Corbusier, a renowned architect designed
are the eligibility criteria for the appointment of the the Palace of Assembly, a legislative assembly building
Governor in a particular state: in Chandigarh. It is the part of capital complex.
• He or she must be a citizen of India. 550. Who has the executive authority to advise the
• He or she must have completed 35 years of age. State Government on legal matters and to
• He or she must not hold any other office of profit. perform other duties of legal character?
(a) Comptroller and Auditor General
• He or she must not be a member of the legislature of
the union or of any other state. (b) Advocate-General
(c) Solicitor General
545. The Minimum age limit for appointment of
(d) Attorney General
Governor of state in India?
(a) 40 years (b) 30 years RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-I)
(c) 25 years (d) 35 years Ans. (b): Advocate-General has the executive authority
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd to advise the State Government on legal matters and to
perform other duties of legal character. Article 165 of
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. Indian Constitution is related to the office of Advocate
546. Who appoints the state election commissioner? General of State. He is the highest law officer of the
(a) Chief Commissioner (b) Chief Minister state. The constitution does not fix term of Advocate
(c) President (d) Governor General in India. He remains in the office during the
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist pleasure of the Governor.
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551. The Constitution of India does NOT consider – Article 164 (1A) provides that the strength of a Council
–––––– as a part of the Union Executive. of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister cannot
(a) Advocate-General of State exceed 15% of the strength of the assembly (the total
(b) Vice president number of MLAs) but it can't be less than 12 members
(c) Prime Minister of India and her/his Council either. As a real executive authority, the Chief Minister
of Ministers is called the head of the government (State).
(d) President of India 555. According to Article 170, the number of seats
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-III) in the Legislative Assembly of each State
Ans. (a): The Advocate-General is the highest law should not be more than ______.
officer in the state. Article 165 deals with the Advocate- (a) 475 (b) 525
General of the state. He is responsible to assist the state (c) 550 (d) 500
government in all its legal matter. The Governor of each RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
state shall appoint a person who is qualified to be Ans. (d): Article 170 of Indian Constitution provides
appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be the that the legislative assembly of a State shall consist
Advocate-General for the state. He is the part of State of not more than 500 (Initially, in 1950, now become
Executive. Hence, the Constitution of India does not
consider Advocate-General of state as part of the Union 543) and not less than 60 members.
Executive. 556. As per Article 170 of the Constitution of India,
552. Who is the first female Chief Minister of India? the Legislative Assembly of each State shall
(a) Sucheta Kripalani (b) Nandni Satapthy consist of not more than _______. and not less
(c) Janki Ramachandran (d) J. Jayalalita than _____, members chosen by direct election
RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-II) from territorial constituencies in the State.
Ans. (a): Sucheta Kripalani was an Indian Freedom (a) 400,70 (b) 550,75
fighter and politician. She was the Chief Minister of (c) 500,60 (d) 450,80
Uttar Pradesh (1963-1967) and the first female Chief RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Minister of India. Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
553. Which of the following statements is correct? 557. As of October 2020, how many Indian states
(a) The Council of Ministers of a State is have bicameral legislatures?
collectively responsible to the Legislative (a) Eight (b) Six
Council of the State.
(c) Five (d) Nine
(b) The Council of Ministers of a State is
collectively responsible to the Council of RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
States. Ans. (b): At present, 6 states of India have bicameral
(c) The Council of Ministers of a State is legislature, i.e. Legislatures are divided into two Parts:
collectively responsible to the Vice-President. Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad, previously the
(d) The Council of Ministers of a State is figure was 7 states but after Jammu and Kashmir
collectively responsible to the Legislative became the Union Territory, it became 6. The 6 states
Assembly of the State. of India are those who have bicameral legislature are-
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana,
Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Ans. (d): Article 164 (2):– The Council of Ministers
shall be collectively responsible to the legislative 558. What does bicameral Assembly mean?
assembly of the state. (a) Legislatures are divided into four assemblies.
Article 163:– Council of Ministers to aid and advice (b) Legislatures are classified as an assembly.
Governor (1)– There shall be a council of ministers with (c) Legislatures are divided into two assemblies.
the Chief Minister as the head to aid and advise the (d) Legislatures are divided into eight
governor in the exercise of his functions except in so far assemblies.
as he is by or under this constitution required to exercise RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
his functions or any of them in his discretion. Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
554. The total number of ministers, including the 559. Which of the following states has a Legislative
Chief Minister, in the council of ministers in a
Council?
state CANNOT exceed ______ of the total
members of the legislative assembly of that (a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Assam
state. (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Andhra Pradesh
(a) 15% (b) 3% RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
1 1 Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(c) (d) 560. Which state does NOT have a Vidhan Parishad
20 10
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (Legislative Council)?
(a) Karnataka (b) Telangana
Ans. (a): The total number of ministers, including the
Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a state (c) Maharashtra (d) Kerala
cannot be more than 15% of the total number of RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
members of the legislative assembly of that state. Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
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561. Which of the following Articles of the Ans. (b) Sucheta Kripalani was born in a Bengali
Constitution of India provides provisions for Brahmo family in Ambala, Punjab, she was an Indian
creation of Legislative Councils in States? freedom fighter and politician and became the first
(a) Article 151 (b) Article 169 female Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Sucheta
(c) Article 216 (d) Article 195 Kripalani participated in the Quit India movement and
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist later collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi on the path of
Ans. (b): Article 169 of the Indian Constitution allow's non-violence, on 14 August 1947, he also sang the song
parliament to either create or abolish a Council of State, Vande Mataram.
if the Legislative Assembly of the state passes a 566. ........was the first female Chief Minister of an
resolution to that effect. Indian State?
562. Which of the following Union Territories has a (a) Nandini Satpathy (b) Mayawati
legislative assembly? (c) Sushma Swaraj (d) Sucheta Kripalani
(a) Dadra and Nagar Haveli RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Delhi Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(c) Chandigarh 567. Which of the following former or current Chief
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Ministers of India was priest of the Temple?
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (a) Yogi Adityanath (b) Vijay Rupani
Ans. (b): Presently there are eight Union Territories in (c) Manohar Parikar (d) Mayawati
India. Of these Delhi, Puducherry have their own RRB Group-D 26-09-2018 (Shift-III)
Legislative Assemblies.
Ans. (a): Yogi Adityanath (original name - Ajay Mohan
Article 239 (A) of the Indian Constitution was Bisht) is the Mahant of the famous Gorakhnath Temple
originally brought in by the 14th Constitutional in Gorakhpur. Yogi is the Successor of Mahant
Amendment Act, 1963. Article 239A of the Indian Avaidyanath the former Gorakhnath temple's priest.
Constitution deals with the creation of local legislatures Currently Yogi Adityanath is the 21st Chief Minister of
or council of ministers or both for certain Union Uttar Pradesh.
Territories.
568. Which of the following statement is not true
563. Who among the following has been the longest- about Chief Minister of state?
serving Chief Minister of an Indian state ?
(a) At the state level the post of chief minister is
(a) Narendra Modi similar to the post of President at the center.
(b) Shivraj Singh Chouhan (b) The Governor appoints only those persons to
(c) Mulayam Singh Yadav whom the chief minister recommends.
(d) Pawan Kumar Chamling (c) The Chief Minister is the Chairman of the
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist state planning Board.
Ans. (d): Pawan Kumar Chamling is the longest serving (d) The Chief Minister cannot be expelled by the
CM of India after independence. He is the former Chief Governor as long as he has a majority in the
Minister of Sikkim, holds the distinction of being the Legislative Assembly
longest-serving Chief Minister after independence. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)
Chamling is the founder and President of the Sikkim
Ans. (a): The following fact is true about the Chief
Democratic Front (SDF). After five successive terms
Minister of state.
since 1994, Chamling’s SDF government had to face
defeat by Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) in the state 1. The governor appoints the Chief Minister to the
assembly elections. Chamling is a poet and lyricist in leader of the majority party in the Legislative
the Nepali language. He writes under the pen name Assembly.
Pawan Chamling Kiran. 2. The Chief Minister generally selects the state chief
secretory and also can allot departments as per his
564. Who among of the following Chief Minister wish to cabinet minister of their state and state
became the Chief Minister for the longest
minister.
term?
3. The Chief Minister is the Chairman of the State
(a) Jyoti Basu
Planning Board.
(b) Pawan Kumar Chamling
4. The Chief Minister cannot be expelled by the
(c) M.G. Ramchandran (d) E.K. Nayanar governor as long as he has a majority in the
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Legislative Assembly.
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. So, this statement is incorrect that the post of Chief
565. Who was the first female Chief Minister of a state Minister at the state level is similar to the post of
in India? President at the centre.
(a) Vijaya Laxmi Pandit 569. What is the minimum age to become the Chief
(b) Sucheta Kripalani Minister of any state of India?
(c) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur (a) 25 years (b) 28 years
(d) Sarojini Naidu (c) 24 years (d) 21 years
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Ans. (a): Minimum age to become the CM is 25 years. Ans. (d): Independence of judiciary and judicial review
Posts Minimum Age provided in the Indian constitution has been adopted
1. President, Vice President, Governor - 35 years from United States of America.
2. Rajya Sabha Member - 30 years 574. Which of these writs is issued to restrain a
3. Chief Minister, Member of Lok Sabha - 25 years person from acting in a public office to which
he she is NOT entitled?
(a) Habeas Corpus (b) Prohibition
18. The Judiciary (c) Quo Warranto (d) Certiorari
570. Which of the following institutions has the
power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' as per Ans. (c): The writ Quo Warranto is issued to restrain a
the Constitution of India? person from acting in public office to which he/she is
(a) The Supreme Court not entitled. Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals
with constitutional remedies that a citizen of India can
(b) The High Court seek from the Supreme Court and High Court (Article
(c) The Supreme Court and the High Court 226) against the violation of his/her Fundamental Rights
(d) Lower Courts in the protection of Fundamental Rights of the citizen.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I) The court issues following five types of writs-
Ans. (c): “Habeas Corpus” is a Latin term which 1- Habeas Corpus 2- Mandamus
literally means “to have the body of”. 3- Prohibition 4- Certiorari
It is issued by Supreme Court (under Article-32) and 5- Quo-Warranto
High Courts (under Article-226). This writ is a Bulwark
of individual liberty against arbitrary detention. This 575. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is
writ can be issued against both public authorities as well related with the Oath or Affirmation by judges
as private individuals. It protects against unlawful and of high Courts?
indefinite imprisonment. (a) Article 185 (b) Article 256
571. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is
related with the oath or affirmation by judges RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III)
of high courts? Ans. (d): Article 219- Oath or Affirmation by Judges of
(a) 256 (b) 219 High Courts. Every person appointed to be a Judge of a
(c) 187 (d) 231 high court shall before he enters upon his office make
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) and subscribe oath or affirmation before the governor of
the state or some person appointed on that behalf by him
Ans. (b): The Judges of High Courts are appointed by or according to the form set out in the third schedule.
President with the Consultation of Chief Justice of India
Article 185- The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not
and Governor of the concerned state. Article 219 of
to preside while a resolution for his removal from office
Indian Constitution specifically provides that every
person who is appointed to be a Judge of High Court is under consideration.
shall before he enters upon his office, make and Article 256- Obligation of States and the Union. The
subscribe before the Governor of the concerned State or executive power of every state shall be so exercised as
some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or to ensure compliance with the laws made by parliament.
affirmation. Article 289- Exemption of property and income of a
state from Union taxation.
572. The High Court's power to issue writs is
mentioned under. 576. As of March 2022, the common High Court for
(a) Article 230 (b) Article 226 the states of Punjab and Haryana is located at
(c) Article 225 (d) Article 233 _______.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II) (a) Faridabad (b) Chandigarh
(c) Firozpur (d) Karnal
Ans. (b): The Supreme Court and High Courts can issue
orders and give directives to the government for the RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-II)
enforcement of rights, the courts can issue various Ans. (b): As of March 2022, the common High Court
special orders known as Writs. The power to issue writs for the states of Punjab and Haryana is located at
is mentioned under the Article 32 and Article 226 of the Chandigarh.
Indian constitution by Supreme Court and High Courts 577. As per one of the provisions of Article 124 of
respectively. the Indian Constitution, a Supreme Court
573. Independence of Judicial review provided in judge can hold office until he attains the age of
the Constitution of India has been adopted ......... years.
from____ (a) 60 (b) 62
(a) The Weimar Constitution (c) 67 (d) 65
(b) The British Constitution RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) The Canadian Constitution Ans. (d): Under Article 124 (2) a judge of the Supreme
(d) The US Constitution Court shall hold office until he attains the age of sixty-
RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II) five years.
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578. As of March 2022, how many High Courts are Ans.(c) : Under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Indian
there in India constitution, the Chief Justice of India is appointed by
(a) 24 (b) 25 the President. Usually, the Senior most Judges is
(c) 23 (d) 22 appointed to that post.
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-II) Articles Provisions
Ans. (b): As of March 2022, total number of 25 High 127 → Appointment of ad-hoc judges of SC.
Courts are there in India. The High Court is the supreme 121→ No discussion in Parliament regarding conduct
judicial body in state. According to Article 214 in of High Court judge or a Supreme Court Judge
constitution of India, each state of India shall have a except mention of removal of Judges.
High Court, and Article 231 in the Constitution of India 118→ Rules of procedure of Houses.
provides establishment of a common High Court for 583. The original Constitution of 1950 envisaged a
two or more states. The Andhra Pradesh High Court is Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and
the 25th High Court in India. It was established on 1st ………. other Judges-leaving it to Parliament
Jan, 2019. to increase this number.
579. _______ means cases that can be directly (a) 14 (b) 17
considered by the Supreme Court without (c) 11 (d) 7
going to the lower courts before that. RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-I)
(a) Writ Jurisdiction Ans. (d): India's commitment to law is created in the
(b) Appellate Jurisdiction constitution, which constituted India into a Sovereign
(c) Original Jurisdiction Democratic Republic with an independent judiciary.
(d) Advisory Jurisdiction The original constitution of 1950 envisaged a Supreme
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I) Court with a Chief Justice and 7 other Judges-leaving it
Ans. (c): Original Jurisdiction means that can be to Parliament to increase this number. As the work of
directly considered by the Supreme Court without going court increased, the number of Judges also gradually
to the lower courts. Original jurisdiction of a court increased by the government, now at present, there are
refers to a matter for which the particular court is 34 Judges (including the chief Justice) in the Supreme
approached first. In the case of the Supreme Court in Court of India.
India, its original jurisdiction is covered under Article- 584. Which Article of the Constitution of India gives
131. For example – Advisory Jurisdiction to the Supreme Court of
(1) Disputes between GOI and State. India?
(2) Disputes between two or more states. (a) Article 143 (b) Article 142
580. In which year did the Supreme Court give its (c) Article 133 (d) Article 132
judgment in the 'Sarbir Singh versus the State RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-II)
of Haryana' case, which was related to dowry Ans. (a): Article 143 of the Constitution of India gives
issues? Advisory Jurisdiction to the Supreme Court of India. It
(a) 2020 (b) 2021 means if the President needs any advice on any
(c) 2022 (d) 2019 substantial legal question, the president may refer it to
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-I) Supreme Court for guidance.
Ans. (b): Facts of Sarbir Singh Versus the State of 585. Who can direct to transfer any civil or criminal
Haryana are related to the dowry death of a woman, case from one State High Court to another
who was married to the accused Sarbir Singh in 1994. state High Court or from a Court subordinate
The girl dies on 31 July 1995, i.e. after one year of to another State High Court in India?
marriage due to burn injuries. On 28th May 2021 (a) Chief Justice of High court
Supreme Court passed a judgment under which the S.C. (b) Governor of state
mentioned 12 guidelines related to dowry death. (c) Law commission of India
581. The guardian of the Constitution of India is : (d) Supreme Court
(a) the Supreme Court (b) the President RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-II)
(c) the Rajya Sabha (d) The Lok sabha Ans. (d): Supreme Court can direct to transfer any civil
RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-III) or criminal case from one State High Court to another
Ans.(a) : The Supreme Court is the highest judicial State High Court or from a Subordinate Court to
court in India. It upholds and uplifts the rule of law and another State High Court in India.
also ensures and protects citizen's right and liberty as 586. What is the age limit for a judge of the
given in the constitution. Therefore, the Supreme Court Supreme Court of India?
is also known as the Guardian of the constitution. (a) 62 years (b) 65 years
582. According to clause (2) of _____ of the (c) 60 years (d) 70 years
Constitution of India, the President of India RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-III)
appoints the Chief Justice of India. Ans. (b): The Supreme Court of India comprises the
(a) Article 127 (b) Article 121 Chief Justice and not more than 33 other judges
(c) Article 124 (d) Article 118 appointed by the President of India. Supreme Court
RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-I) Judges retire on attaining the age of 65 years.
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587. The registry of the Supreme Court is headed by Ans. (a): The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High
who among the following"? Court in India. It was established on 1st July, 1862 under
(a) President the High Court's Act, 1861. Bombay High Court and
(b) Chief Justice of India Madras High Court were established in 1862.
(c) Secretary General 592. Which is the oldest High Court in India?
(d) Attorney General (a) Mumbai High Court
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-II) (b) Madras High Court
Ans. (c): The registry of the Supreme Court is headed (c) Allahabad High Court
by the Secretary General who is assisted in his work by (d) Calcutta High Court
Eleven Registrars, and Twenty five additional RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Registrars etc. Article 146 of the Constitution deals with Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
the appointments of officers and servants of the 593. When was Delhi High Court established in
Supreme Court registry.
India ?
588. Which of the following options best describes (a) 1947 (b) 1935
the independence of judiciary?
(c) 1966 (d) 1950
(a) Judges must be able to perform their
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
functions without fear or favour.
(b) The executive and legislature organs should Ans. (c): The High Court of Delhi was established on
interfere with the decision of the judiciary. 31st October 1966.
(c) Absence of accountability in the judiciary 594. The former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan
system Gogoi, was preceded by:
(d) The executive and legislative organs of the (a) TS Thakur (b) YK Sabharwal
government must restrain the functioning of (c) JS Khehar (d) Deepak Mishra
the judiciary. RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-III) Ans. (d): President of India Ram Nath Kovind had
Ans. (a): An independent judiciary ensures a justice appointed Justice Ranjan Gogoi as 46th Chief Justice
system that is not controlled by the other arms of the of India as per Article 124 of the Constitution. He
Government or any political authority, while having assumed office of Chief Justice on 3rd October, 2018
accountability to the Constitution. Such independence after retirement of incumbent Chief Justice, Justice
also ensures that there is no misuse of power by any Deepak Mishra. The current CJI is Justice D.Y.
section of the Government. Chandrachud.
589. In which year was the High Court of Delhi 595. What is the motto of the Supreme Court of
established? India?
(a) 1956 (b) 1966 (a) Equal Justice for All
(c) 1862 (d) 1948 (b) Yogakshemam Vahamyaham
RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-II) (c) Satyamev Jayate
Ans. (b): The High Court of Delhi was established on (d) Yato Dharmastato Jayah
31st October 1966 RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
High Court Established Year Ans. (d): The Supreme Court of India is the supreme
(1) Madras High Court 15th August 1862 judicial body of the Government of India and the
(2) Calcutta High Court July 1, 1862 (oldest) highest court of India under the constitution. The motto
(3) Bombay High Court 14th August 1862 of the Supreme Court of India is the inscription in
Sanskrit, Yato Dharmastato Jayah, means where there
(4) Allahabad High Court 17th March 1866 is righteousness (dharma), there is victory (jayah).
590. The District and Sessions Judge works directly Note : The Supreme Court of India came into
under the control of the : existence on 28 January, 1950.
(a) Governor of the state 596. The Supreme Court of India came into
(b) High Court of the state existence on?
(c) District Collector (a) 26 January, 1950
(d) Law Minister of the state (b) 28 January, 1950
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) 15 August, 1949
(d) 26 November, 1949
Ans. (b): According to provisions under Article 235,
District Judge, who is responsible for Justice at district RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
level through sub-ordinate courts, are under adminis RPF Constable 05.02.2019
trative control of High Court of the concerned state.
591. The first High Court of India was established 597. Where did the High Court of Uttar Pradesh
in_________. located.
(a) Kolkata (b) Delhi (a) Kanpur (b) Meerut
(c) Mumbai (d) Punjab (c) Lucknow (d) Allahabad
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Ans. (d): The Allahabad High Court is also known as Ans. (a): The Supreme Court of India functioned from
High Court of Judicature. Allahabad High Court the Parliament House till it moved to the present
maintains a permanent circuit bench at Lucknow. The building. It has a 27.6 metre high dome and a spacious
maximum number of serving judges is 160, (the highest colonnaded Verandah. The Supreme Court of India
in India). came into existence on 28 January, 1950. On the 28th of
598. Who is the guarantor of the fundamental right January 1950, two days after the country became a
of Indian citizens? Sovereign Democratic Republic, the Supreme Court
(a) Central Bureau of Investigation came into being. It replaced both the Federal Court of
(b) Supreme Court India and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
(c) Home Ministry which were then at the apex of the Indian Court System.
(d) Comptroller and Auditor General 603. As on Nov, 2020 where is India's newest high
RPF Constable 16.02.2019 (Shift - III) court built?
Ans. (b): The Supreme Court is the guarantor of the (a) Vishakhapatnam (b) Amravati
fundamental rights of India citizens. The Supreme Court (c) Warangal (d) Nellore
is the highest judicial court with the provision of RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
judicial review and is the final court of appeal under the Ans. (b): India's newest High court is Amravati High
constitution of India. Court. It was build after Telangana was separated from
599. Who was the first female judge of the Supreme Andhra Pradesh.
Court in India? 604. As per November 2020, What is the total
(a) Indira Banerjee (b) M. Fathima Beevi number of High Courts in India are.
(c) R Banumathi (d) Sujatha V Manohar (a) 15 (b) 21
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) 25 (d) 29
Ans. (b): Fathima Beevi was the first female and first RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
muslim Judge of the Supreme Court of India. She was Ans. (c): As per November 2021, there are 25 High
appointed on 6 October, 1989. Since then 11 Female Courts in India. Article 214 lays down the authority of
Judges have been in the court. Among given options High Courts. High Courts exercise civil or criminal
choices Sujatha V. Manohar was the second one. jurisdiction only if the subordinate courts in the state are
Note- Justice BV Nagarathna who is currently serving not competent to try the matters.
as a Judge in Supreme Court, is in line to be the first 605. Who among the follwoing was the Chief Justice
female Chief Justice of India (CJI) in September 2027. of India before the current occupant Chief
Leila Seth (Himachal Pradesh) is the first female judge Justice S A Bobde?
of the High Court. (a) Kapil Sibbal (b) Ranjan Gogoi
600. Who was the first Muslim female judge of (c) Salman Khurshid (d) Arun Jaitely
Supreme Court? RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Justice M. Fatima Bibi Ans. (b): Sharad Arvind Bobde was the 47th Chief
(b) Justice V. Khalida Justice of India. He took charge on 18 November, 2019
(c) Justice Benazir Islam and retired on 23 April, 2021. Before him Justice
(d) Justice M. Farook Ranjan Gogoi took the charge as the 46th Chief Justice
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of India on October 3, 2018.
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. 606. Who is the 46th Chief Justice of India?
601. Which of the following features provided by (a) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
the constitution of India is related to 'Indian (b) Justice Dipak Mishra
Judiciary'? (c) Justice Chelameshwar
(a) Judges of high courts are elected (d) Justice Kurian Joseph
(b) Judicial Independence RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Supremacy of judiciary Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question.
(d) Each state has its own high court 607. Who is currently the Chief Justice of India?
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) J Chelameswar (b) Madan B. Lokur
Ans. (b): Judicial Independence, the ability of courts (c) Ranjan Gogoi (d) Deepak Mishra
and judges to perform their duties free of influence or RRB Group-D 01-12-2018 (Shift-II)
control by other actors, whether government or private. Ans. (c): Ranjan Gogoi was the Chief Justice when the
The independence of the Judiciary shall be guaranteed question was asked.
by the state and enshrined in the constitution or the law
of the country. 608. If the posts of President and Vice-President
become vacant then who will act as the
602. Before the present premises, where was the President of India?
Supreme Court of India operated ? (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(a) from Parliament House (b) Prime Minister of India
(b) from Red Fort (c) Chief Justice of India
(c) from the High Court of Delhi (d) Council of Minister
(d) from President House RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c): The Chief Justice of India or the senior most Ans. (c) According to Article 124(3) of the Indian
Judge of the Supreme Court will take over as President Constitution, to become a Judge of the Supreme Court,
if the post of President and Vice President is vacant. In a person must be a Judge in the High Court of any state
1969 when President Zakir Hussain died in office, vice for a minimum period of 5 years or he should be there
President V.V. Giri acted as president. Later, V.V. Giri an advocate in the High Court of any Indian state, and
resigned, then the CJI Mohammad Hidayatullah became he should have 10 years of experience of advocate
acting President of India. profession.
609. Which of the following High Courts has the 613. Who can be appointed as ad hoc Judge of
largest Jurisdiction in the Country? Supreme Court for temporary period?
(a) Guwahati High Court (a) Supreme Court Judges
(b) Bombay High Court (b) High Court Judges
(c) Chief Justice of High Court
(c) Calcutta High Court
(d) No one is appointed and the space remains
(d) Allahabad High Court
vacant
Ans. (a) There are 25 High Courts in India, in these the Ans. (b): According to Article 127 the Chief Justice
Jurisdiction of the Guwahati High Court is the largest may appoint a High Court Judge having the
juridiction covering states Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram qualification to be appointed as Adhoc Judge in the
and Arunachal Pradesh. Guwahati High Court has been Supreme Court with prior consent of the President and
established in 1948 with its bench in Kohima, Aizawl consultation with the Chief Justice of the Affiliate High
and Itanagar. Court.
610. The article in the Part-V of the Indian 614. What is the retirement age of Supreme Court
Constitution ........... describes the independence Judges?
power of Jurisdiction and procedures of the (a) 65 years (b) 67 years
Supreme Court? (c) 66 years (d) 70 years
(a) Article 124 to 147 (b) Article 126 to 147 RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-I)
(c) Article 122 to 147 (d) Article 128 to 147 RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 13-12-2018 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) Part-V Article 124 to 147 of the Indian RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
Constitution explain the formation of Supreme Court
and describes the independent power, jurisdiction and Ans. (a): According to Article 124 Supreme Court has
procedures. According to Article 124 India will have a one Chief Justice with 33 other Judges. There is no
criteria of age limit set for becoming a judge in
Supreme Court. Currently the Supreme Court has a total
Supreme Court but the retirement age is 65 years.
of 34 Judges including the Chief Justice.
615. Chief Justice of India who has the distinction of
611. The Supreme Court delivered an important serving as president and vice president?
decision in January 2017. According to which (a) Mohammad Hidayatullah
political parties and politician cannot do the (b) P.N. Bhagwati
following? (c) H.J. Kania
(a) Calling the police in the event of unrest and (d) Mehar Chand Mahajan
riots. RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(b) Seeking votes based on caste community Ans. (a): Mohammad Hidayatullah was the 11th Chief
religion or language. Justice of India serving from (1968-1970) and the sixth
(c) To get votes by disrupting traffic. Vice-President of India (1979-1984). He had also
(d) Displaying voter signs. served as the acting president of India (July 1969 to 24
RRB Group-D 10-10-2018 (Shift-III) August 1969). Harilal J. Kania (1950-1951) was the
first Chief Justice of India.
Ans. (b): According to the decision of a seven -
member Constitutional bench of the Supreme Court in 616. Below is a statement (A) and Reason (R).
January 2017. Under Section 123 (3) of the Statement (A): The Judiciary in India is
independent of the executive.
representation of the People Act of 1951, no political
Reason (R) : The Judiciary supports the
party or politician could appeal for votes on the basis of
government and helps the implementation of its
caste, religion, community or language. plan.
612. To eligible as a Judge in the Supreme Court a Choose the right option:
person must have experience of working in (a) A is true but R is wrong.
High Court for a minimum period of ____ (b) A is wrong but R is true.
years. (c) A and B both are correct, R is proper
(a) 5 years (b) 15 years explanation of A.
(c) 10 years (d) 12 years (d) A and B both are wrong.
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Ans. (a): Statement A is true but R is wrong. The Ans. (d): The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act was
Judiciary in India is independent of the executive. The passed in 1992 and it came into effect on 24 April 1993.
judiciary favours the actual law and punishes who do This Act added a new chapter into the Constitution of
not obey the law. India called Part IX the Panchayats.
617. The Constitution of India was envisaged in 622. Which of the following is related to the 73rd
relation to the Supreme Court (number of Amendment of the Constitution of India?
Judges) Amendment Act 2008 there will be
fixed court of India which will include the (a) Municipalities
Chief Justice of India. And ....... will be the (b) Municipal Corporation
number of other judges? (c) Townships
(a) 40 (b) 10 (d) Panchayats
(c) 20 (d) 30 RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d): In the Supreme Court (number of judges)
Amendment bill 2008, the number of Supreme Court 623. According to the Indian Constitution, every
Judges have been increased from 25 to 30 except the Chief Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under any
Justice of India. Currently the number of judges in the law for the time being in force, shall continue
Supreme Court is 34 (Including the Chief Justice). for _______ years from the date appointed for
618. According to the Indian Constitution, who has its first meeting and no longer.
the right to transfer the judges of the High (a) 5 (b) 4
Court? (c) 7 (d) 6
(a) Chief Justice of India RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
(b) Prime Minister of India Ans. (a): According to the Indian Constitution, every
(c) President of India Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under any law for
(d) Any Judge of the Supreme Court the time being in force, shall continue for 5 years from
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
Ans. (a): Article 222 of the constitution makes 624. Which part of the Indian Constitution is
provision for the transfer of a Judge (including Chief related with the Panchayats?
Justice) from one High Court to another High Court. (a) X (b) IXA
The initiation of the proposal for the transfer of a judge
should be made by the Chief Justice of India whose (c) IX (d) VIII
opinion in this regard is determinative. RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III)
619. By whom the Legislative Redundancy of state Ans. (c):
assembly and parliament examine? Part Related Subjects
(a) Economic Review (b) Supreme Court X - Scheduled and Tribal areas
(c) Judicial Review (d) State Council IXA - Municipalities
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-III) IX - Panchayats
Ans. (c): The Legislative Redundancy of state assembly VIII - Union Territories
and parliament is examined by Judicial Review. Judicial 625. In which year was the Panchayats (Extension
Review provides power to the court of a country to
to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA act) passed in
examine the actions of the legislative, executive, and
administrative whether such action are consistent with India?
Constitution. Judicial Review is borrowed from the USA. (a) 1996 (b) 1990
(c) 1992 (d) 1994
19. Panchayati Raj Ans. (a): On the basis of the report of the 'Bhuria
Committee' submitted in 1995, the Parliament enacted
620. How much reservation is given to women in the
panchayat and municipality of Bihar? the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act,
1996(PESA) to extend Part IX of the constitution with
(a) 10% (b) 50%
certain modifications and exception to the Schedule V
(c) 33% (d) 25%
areas. Since the laws do not automatically cover the
RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-II) Scheduled areas, the PESA Act was enacted on 24th
Ans. (b): The State of Bihar has given 50% reservation Dec, 1996.
to women in the Panchayat and Municipality. Bihar was
the first state to reserve 50% of seats for women in 626. Which of the following Acts was aimed to
Panchayati Raj institutions in year 2006. Rajasthan provide for the extension of the provisions of
adopted this in year 2010. Part of the Constitution relating to the
621. Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas?
added Part IX to the Indian Constitution? (a) DESA Act 1996 (b) MESA Act 1996
(a) 69 (b) 75 (c) NESA Act 1996 (d) PESA Act 1996
(c) 67 (d) 73 RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
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627. The State Election Commission does NOT Ans. (d): Mayor is the head of Municipal Corporation
conduct elections to _____. of India but in most States and Union territories of India
(a) State Legislative Assemblies the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are
(b) Town Municipal Councils vested in the Municipal commissioner.
(c) Gram Panchayats 632. The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the
(d) Muncipal Corporations Constitution of India ensured the reservation of
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-III) .............. of total seats for women in all elected
Ans. (a): The State Election commission does not offices of local bodies in both the rural and
conduct elections to State Legislative Assemblies. The urban areas.
Election Commission is the body that conducts (a) 33% (b) 10%
elections to the legislative assemblies in India states. (c) 25% (d) 50%
Election Commission in India are responsible for RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-III)
conducting elections for urban local bodies like Ans. (a): The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment
Municipalities, Municipal corporations and Panchayats. Acts provided for reservation of one third (33%) of
628. The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution seats for women in Gram Panchayats, Panchayat
enables the states with a population of less than Samitis, Zilla Parishads, Municipalities and Municipal
20 lakhs to have a minimum–Structure in the Corporation as well as for the posts of Sarpanch,
local governance of the state. Chairman and Mayor.
(a) union rule (b) three-tier 633. The Twelfth Schedule of the Indian
(c) two-tier (d) One tier Constitution is related to powers, authority and
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-II) responsibilities of ..............
Ans. (c): The 73rd Amendment of the constitution (a) States (b) the Centre
enables the states with a population of less than 20 (c) urban local bodies (d) Panchayats
Lakhs to have a minimum two tier structure in the local RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-III)
governance of the state. Ans.(c) : The 12th schedule of the Indian Constitution
629. The tenure of the Village Panchayat is for how deals with the provisions that specify the powers,
many years? authority and responsibilities of Municipalities (Urban
(a) 2 (b) 3 Local Bodies). This schedule was added by the 74th
(c) 5 (d) 4 Amendment Act, 1992.
RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-III) 634. Under Article 243 E of the Constitution of
Ans.(c) : Gram Sabha is the general assembly of all the India, every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved
people at village, who have attained the age of 18 years under any law for the time being in force, shall
and their name is entered in the voter list, while the continue for ............... years from the date
executive committee of the Gram Sabha is known as appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
Gram Panchayat which consist of representatives (a) six (b) four
elected by the Gram Sabha. (c) three (d) five
73rd constitutional amendment Act of 1992 added a RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-I)
new Part IX & Eleventh Schedule covering 29 Subjects Ans. (d): Under Article 243E of the constitution of
(Article 243 to 243(O), and has given the Constitutional India, every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under
status to the Panchayti Raj System. any law for the time being in force, shall continue for 5
630. The 73rd amendment to the constitution of years from the date appointed for its first meeting and
India has made a provision for the mandatory no longer.
creation of the Gram Sabha. What does the 635. Which of the following Constitution
Gram Sabha comprise of? Amendment Act of India is related to the urban
(a) All senior citizens registered as voters in the local bodies?
Panchayat area (a) 74th (b) 73rd
(b) All male members registered as voters in the (c) 75th (d) 72nd
Panchayat area RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(c) All adult members in the Panchayat area
Ans. (a): 74th Amendment Act of India is related to the
(d) Adult members registered as voters in the Urban local bodies. The 74th Constitutional Amendment
Panchayat area
Act was passed to constitutionalize the system of urban
RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-I) local government also known as Municipalities. It
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. provides a framework for the decentralization of
631. Who is the political head of a Municipal obligations and duties to the municipal bodies at
Corporation in India? different levels of a state.
(a) District Magistrate 636. Which of the following functions is not a part
(b) Councillor of District Administration?
(c) Municipal Commissioner (a) Postal Services (b) Rural Development
(d) Mayor (c) Civil Justice (d) Revenue Collection
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Ans. (a): Postal services is listed in Union List and rest Ans. (c): Local government is a government closest to
are the functions of District Administration. the common people. Local government is about
637. ______ of the Constitution of India deals with government that involves the day-to-day life and
Panchayats. problems of ordinary citizens. Local government
(a) Part VIII (b) Part IX believes that local knowledge and local interest are
(c) Part XI (d) Part X essential ingredients for democratic decision making.
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-III) They are also necessary for efficient and people-friendly
administration.
Ans. (b): Part IX of the constitution of India deals with
Panchayats. This was added by the 73rd Constitutional 643. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act
Amendment Act of 1992. provides for _____for a transitional area
638. Which among the following Articles of Indian between a rural and urban area.
Constitution is related to Gram Sabha? (a) Nagar Panchayat
(a) Article 245 B (b) Article 243 A (b) Municipal Council
(c) Article 244 A (d) Article 242 B (c) Gram Panchayat
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-II) (d) Municipal Corporation
Ans. (b): Article 243(A) is related to Gram Sabha. It RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-III)
may exercise such powers and perform such functions Ans. (a): The System of Municipalities or Urban Local
at the village level as the legislature of a state may by Government was constitutionalised through the 74th
law provide. constitutional amendment Act of 1992. The provision in
639. Each Gram Panchayat is represented by how this amendment is included in part IX (A) which came
many Sarpanch? into force on June 1993.
(a) Two (b) One The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act provides for
(c) Three (d) Four Nagar Panchayat for a transitional area between a rural
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-III) and urban area. Panchayati Raj Amendment, 74th
Ans. (b): Each Gram Panchayat is represented by one Amendment provides for constitutional sanction to the
Sarpanch. A Sarpanch, Gram Pradhan, Mukhiya or urban self governing institutions ensuring regular
President is a decision maker elected by the village elections and enabling them play a greater role in the
level. constitutional body or local self-government development of urban areas.
called the Gram Sabha. 644. Generally a Gram Panchayat is constituted for
640. In which of the following years, the 73rd and _____year/s.
74th Constitutional Amendment Acts came into (a) one (b) five
force, which gave Constitutional status to (c) three (d) four
Panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) and urban RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-I)
local bodies (ULBs) respectively? Ans. (b): A general assembly of all the people of a
(a) 1993 (b) 1994 village who have reached the age of 18 and whose
(c) 1991 (d) 1992 names are on the voter list is referred to as a 'Gram
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-II) Sabha. The Gram Sabha's executive committee is
Ans. (a): The 73rd and 74th constitutional Amendment known as the 'Gram Panchayat'.
acts came into force in the year 1993, which gave In India, Panchayati Raj is made up of three levels:
constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions • Zila Parishad
(PRTs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) respectively.
• Panchayat Samiti
641. Urban local government which works for the • Gram Panchayat
development of any metropolitan city with a
population of more than _______ is known as 645. Which institution governs the area that is in
the Municipal Corporation. transition from rural to urban?
(a) 5 Lakh (b) 10 Lakh (a) Gram Panchayat (b) City Councils
(c) 12 Lakh (d) 2 Lakh (c) Panchayat Samitis (d) Gram Sabha
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (b): In India, a city with a population of more than Ans. (b): City councils govern the area that is in
10 lakhs is eligible to be called a metropolitan area. transition from rural to urban.
Municipal Corporations in India work for the It exercises the legislative powers of city
development of a Metropolitan city, which has a government, including adopting the annual city budget,
population of more than one million (10 lakh). ordinances and resolutions setting appropriate tax
642. Which of the following types of government is levies, Mayoral veto over ride authority and setting the
the closest to the common people? council agenda.
(a) Central Government 646. Which factor is NOT a parameter for declaring
(b) Police Administration an area as an urban area?
(c) Local Government (a) A minimum population of 5000
(d) State Government (b) Density of population of at least 400 persons
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II) per square kilometre
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(c) At least 75% of male population engaged in 651. In normal circumstances, who usually heads
non-agricultural occupation the Municipal Corporation?
(d) At least 60% of the population lie above (a) Home Minister of the State
poverty line (b) Chief minister
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II) (c) Governor
Ans. (d): According to the Urban Land (Ceiling and (d) Mayor
Regulation) Act, 1976 of India, an urban area should RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-II)
have following characteristics -
Ans. (d): The Mayor is the head of the Municipal
(a) A minimum population of 5,000 Corporation, but in most states and territories of India
(b) At least 75% of the working population engaged in the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are
non agricultural occupations. vested in the Municipal Commissioner.
(c) A density of population of at least 400 persons per
sq. km is required. 652. In which of the following years was the
Ministry of Panchayati Raj created ?
647. Which Act provided constitutional status to the (a) 2002 (b) 2003
Panchayati Raj institutions?
(a) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1990 (c) 2001 (d) 2004
(b) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(c) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1991 Ans.(d) : Ministry of Panchayati Raj was created on 27
(d) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1993 May, 2004. This Ministry looks after the matters
RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-II) relating to the Panchayati Raj and Panchayati Raj
institutions. The Ministry is headed by a Minister of
Ans.(b) : 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 cabinet rank/Minister of state and transfer grants to rural
provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj. local bodies for civic programs.
This constitutional amendment inserted Part-IX in the
constitution of India and accorded Panchayat's 653. In 1989, which committee recommended
Constitutional status as institutions of local self- constitutional recognition for the local
governance for rural India. government bodies ?
648. Which Act provided constitutional status to the (a) Vasudev Committee
Panchayati Raj institutions? (b) PK Thungon Committee
(a) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 (c) Vaghul Committee
(b) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1990 (d) AK Mathur Committee
(c) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1991 RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(d) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1993 Ans.(b) : P. K. Thungon Committee was constituted to
RRB Group-D– 26/09/2022 (Shift-II) examine the political and administrative structure in
Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question. district and district planning. It suggested and
649. The Panchayati Raj system was first recommended a constitutional amendment to provide
implemented in which state of India? for periodic elections to local government institutions
and enlistment of appropriate functions to them
(a) Rajasthan (b) West Bengal
alongwith funds.
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Madhya Pradesh
L.M. Singhvi – Committee recommended constitutional
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-I) status to the Panchayats
Ans. (a): The Panchayati Raj System was first adopted Vaghaul Committee –RBI
by the state of Rajasthan. Panchayati Raj system in A.K. Mathur Committee– 7th Pay Commission
India has three levels-
(i) Gram Panchayat 654. Which of the following units is considered as
(ii) Block Panchayat and the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to
(iii) Zila Parishad (District level) perform functions and powers entrusted to it
by the State Legislatures ?
In Rajasthan's Nagaur district on 2 October 1959 for the
first time Panchayati Raj system was introduced in (a) Nagarpalika (b) Gram Sabha
India. (c) Zila Parishad (d) Panchayat Samiti
650. Panchayati Raj Institutions in India have been RRB Group-D– 06/10/2022 (Shift-II)
established following the _____ of the Ans.(b) : Gram Sabha units is considered as the
Constitution of India. foundation of the Panchayati Raj System to perform
(a) 42nd Amendment Act functions and powers entrusted to it by the state
(b) 57th Amendment Act Legislatures.
(c) 73rd Amendment Act 655. How many development and welfare subjects
(d) 86th Amendment Act have been moved from the State to the
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-III) Panchayanti raj institution through the
Ans. (c) : In India, Panchayati Raj Institutions have Constitutional amendments in the Indian
been established following the 73rd amendment Act of constitution?
the Constitution of India. Through these amendments (a) 27 (b) 28
local self governance was introduced in rural and urban (c) 29 (d) 21
India. It came into force on April 24, 1993. RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (c): 29th Development and welfare subjects have 662. What is the correct statement about Mayor?
been moved from the State to the Panchayanti raj (a) Mayor is the second citizen of the Municipal
institution through the 73rd Constitutional amendment Corporation after City Magistrate.
covering Article 243 to 243O and adding 11 Schedule (b) Tenure of Mayors of cities in India is fixed
in the Indian constitution. for five years.
656. How many subjects are entitled and listed in (c) Mayor is elected by the Governor of the State
the Indian Constitution for Panchayat? (d) Mayor is the head of the Municipal
(a) 29 (b) 33 Corporation.
(c) 35 (d) 19 RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-I)
RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-I) Ans.(d): Mayor is the head of the Municipal
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Corporation, some of the other characteristics and
function of Mayor are:
657. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of (1) Mayor is the first citizen of the Municipal
India lists ______ subjects. Corporation and head of Municipal Corporation.
(a) 29 (b) 21 (2) Tenure of Mayors in India varies between 1 to 5
(c) 26 (d) 23 years.
RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-I) (3) Clause 23 of the Municipal law provides that the
Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question. Mayor/the Municipal chairperson as the case may
658. Which amendment of the Constitution of India be shall be elected by the elected councilors from
aimed at strengthening local governments and among themselves.
ensuring an element of uniformity in their 663. Which of the following options is not a function
structure and functioning across the country ? of Gram Panchayats?
(a) 53rd and 54th (b) 73rd and 74th (a) Development of village facilities
rd th
(c) 63 and 74 (d) 43rd and 44th (b) Management of local public resources
RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-III) (c) Collection of local taxes
Ans.(b) : 73rd constitution amendment (1992) added (d) Scrutinises and approves budgets of the Block
Part –IX titled, "The Panchayats" and 74th constitution Samities
amendment (1992) added part IX-A titled "The RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III)
Municipalities. The amendments aimed at strengthening Ans.(b) : The major functions of Gram Panchayats
local government and ensuring an element of uniformity include the Civic functions relating to sanitation,
in their structure. cleaning of public roads, minor irrigation, construction
659. The _________ of Constitution of India is of public toilets, supply of drinking water, rural
related to Panchayati Raj Institutions. electrification, primary and adult education, levying and
collecting local taxes and execution of government
(a) Part-V (b) Part-IX schemes relating to generation of employment at
(c) Part-III (d) Part-IV village, level and management of local public resources
RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-III) whereas Zila Parishad approves the budget of the block
Ans.(b) : Part IX of the Indian constitution is related to Samitis and allocates and distribute funds among them.
Panchayati Raj constitutions. 664. Identify the one which does not consist in the 3-
660. In which of the following cities is the tier system of Panchayati Raj from following -
Headquarters of the Ministry of Panchayti Raj (a) Block Level Panchayat
located? (b) Tehsil Level Panchayat
(a) Jaipur (b) Pune (c) District Level Panchayat
(c) Chennai (d) New Delhi (d) Village Level Panchayat
RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-II) RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-I)
Ans.(d) : The Headquarters of the Ministry of Ans.(b) : Tehsil Level Panchayat is not a part of 3-tier
Panchayati Raj is located in New Delhi. The Ministry of system of Panchayati Raj.
Panchayati Raj is a branch of government of India. It The three-tier system comprises.
looks into all matters relating to the Panchayati Raj and (i) Gram Panchayats at village level.
Panchayati Raj institutions. (ii) Panchayat Samiti at block level.
661. Who is the head of the Nyaya Panchayat? (iii) Zilla Parishad at District level.
(a) Sarpanch (b) Chairman 665. Which of the following has the authority to
(c) Block Pramukh (d) BDO create a municipality, municipal corporation,
RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-I) or panchayat in a given area?
Ans.(a) : Nyaya Panchayat constitutes a Sarpanch as its (a) Divisional Commissioner
head and few Pancha. Sarpanch is the head of Nyaya (b) District Collector
Panchayat. Its role is of conciliation and mediation in (c) State Government
handling village level disputes as would be expected of (d) Central Government
any decentralised dispute redressal system. RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-II)
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Ans.(c): Municipality, Municipal corporation or 670. Which of the following is the only permanent
Panchayat are established only by Acts of the state unit in the Panchayati Raj System?
legislature in States and by the President of India in (a) Panchayat Samiti (b) Zila Parishad
Union territories. Municipal Commissioner is (c) Nagar Panchayat (d) Gram Sabha
responsible for the implementation of the decision taken
by the state government. He is appointed by the State RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-III)
government therefore the authority to form a Ans. (d): Gram Sabha is the only permanent unit in the
Municipality, Municipal corporation or Panchayat is Panchayati Raj System. Gram Sabha is the general
solely vested in the state government. assembly of all the people of a village, who have
666. Which Article in the Constitution provides for attained the age of 18 years and there name is entered in
All States to have a uniform 3 tier Panchayati the voter list.
Raj structure i.e. the village, intermediate and 671. How many tiers of administration are there in
district levels?
the Panchayati Raj Institutions (in states
(a) Article 243C (b) Article 243
having a population more than 2 million)?
(c) Article 243B (d) Article 243A
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-II) (a) 3 (b) 1
Ans. (c): Article 243B under part IX in the (c) 6 (d) 5
Constitution provides for All States to have a uniform 3 RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-III)
tier Panchayati Raj structure i.e., the village, Ans. (a): Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) is a system of
intermediate and district levels. rural local self government in India. PRI was
667. What is the main role of the State Finance constituted through 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
Commission? 1992. For the first time, Panchayati Raj Institution was
(a) The distribution and determination of the net inaugurated by Jawahar Lal Nehru on 2nd October 1959
proceeds of taxes, tolls and fees between the at Nagaur in Rajasthan. In states having population
state and local bodies. more than 2 millions, the Panchayati Raj occurs usually
(b) To advice the government on the legal in 3 tiers.
financial matters referred to it by the
President. 1. Gram Panchayat → at Village level
(c) To secure the accountability of the executive 2. Panchayat Samiti → at Block level
to the Parliament in the sphere of financial 3. Zila Panchayat → at District level
administration. 672. Which of the following is not a part of
(d) To look after the elections of the Panchayats Panchayati Raj system as per the constitutions
and municipalities and also provide fund for
(a) Gram Panchayat
their elections.
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-II) (b) Village Cooperatives
Ans. (a): The State Finance Commission is a (c) District Panchayat
constitutional body, formed under the 73rd and 74th (d) Panchayat Committce.
Constitutional Amendment Act 1992. RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-I)
In terms of Article 243(I) and 243(Y) of the Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
Constitution, the main role of the State Finance
Commission is the distribution and determination of the 673. After the changes brought about by the 73rd
net proceeds of taxes, tolls and fees between the State amendment in Panchayati Raj institutions, all
and local bodies. states in India have a uniform ……… tier
668. The Sarpanch or the president of the Gram Panchayati Raj structure.
Panchayat is elected by the ward members as (a) 2 (b) 5
per the State Act for a period of ........... years. (c) 4 (d) 3
(c) 3 (d) 5 Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
674. As per Article 243B of the Indian Constitution
Ans. (d): The Sarpanch or the President of the Gram Panchayats at the intermediate level may not
Panchayat is elected by the ward members as per the
State Act for a period of 5 years. be constituted in a state having a population
not exceeding .............
669. Under the Constitutional Article 243 (C), who
decides on the compositions of the Panchayat? (a) 25 lakhs (b) 20 lakhs
(a) Legislature of State (b) Council of States (c) 5 lakhs (d) 10 lakhs
(c) Lok Sabha (d) State Assembly RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-II) Ans. (b): Article 243B says that, notwithstanding
Ans. (a): Under the Constitution, Article 243 (C), the anything in clause (1) of Article 243B. Panchayats at
state legislature decides on the compositions of the the intermediate level may not be constituted in a state
Panchayat. having a population not exceeding 20 Lakhs.
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675. Which of the following functions does not fall 680. Under Article 243 Q of the Constitution of
under the jurisdiction of local bodies ? India, Municipalities are categorized in how
(a) Registration of Births and Deaths many categories?
(b) Law and Order (a) Four (b) Three
(c) Sanitation (c) Six (d) Five
(d) Public Health RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (b): Under article 243 Q of the constitution of
Ans. (b): Registration of births and deaths, sanitation India, Municipalities are categorized in 3 categories.
and public health are the functions under the jurisdiction
of local bodies but law and order does not fall under the 1. Nagar Panchayat
jurisdiction of local bodies. It is the subject of state list. 2. Municipal Council
676. Which of the following if NOT an elected 3. Municipal Corporation
functionary? 681. Which of the following is not a body of the
(a) Chairman-Municipal Corporation urban local body administration?
(b) Chairman-Municipal Board (a) Municipality
(c) Executive Officer- Municipal Board (b) Nagar Panchayat
(d) Chairman-District Board (c) Municipal Corporation
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-I) (d) Zila panchayat
Ans. (c): The Municipal Commissioner is the Chief RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-III)
Executive head of the Municipal Corporation in India.
They are appointed by the state government from the Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
Indian Administrative services. 682. Which of the following Acts of Constitution,
677. Article 243E of the Indian Constitution is seeks to provide a common framework for the
related to which feature of Panchayat? structure and mandate of urban local bodies to
(a) Constitution of Panchayats enable them to function as effective democratic
(b) Composition of Panchayats units of Local Self Government ?
(c) Reservation of seat (a) 10th Amendment Act, 1966
(d) Duration of Panchayat (b) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-III) (c) 4th Amendment Act, 1956
Ans. (d): Article 243E of the Indian Constitution is (d) 70th Amendment Act, 1990
related to the duration of Panchayat. It says that "Every RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-I)
Panchayat unless sooner dissolved under any law for the Ans. (b): The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 provides a
time being in force, shall continue for five years from basic framework for decentralization of power and
the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
authorities to the Municipal bodies at different levels.
678. What is the term of Panchayat Body in India?
683. Who plays the role of an intermediary between
(a) 4 years (b) 3 years
the state government and the municipal
(c) 5 years (d) 2 years
corporation?
(a) Municipal Commissioner
(b) Aldermen
679. The formation of 'Ward Committees' in the
(c) Municipal Councillors
area of a municipality is required under the
Indian Constitution. The population of such a (d) Mahapaur
municipality should be ........... RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-III)
(a) three lakhs or more (b) two lakhs or more Ans. (a): A municipal commissioner is appointed by the
(c) one lakh or more (d) five lakhs or more state government from the Indian Administrative
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-III) service or provincial Civil service to head the
Ans. (a): Ward Committees comprising of one or more administrative staff of the municipal corporation,
wards shall be formed within the territorial limits of a implement the decisions of the corporation, and prepare
municipality with a population of 3 lakhs or more its annual budget. He plays the role of intermediary
Article 243(S). As regards the Wards Committees for between state government and Municipal Corporation.
municipal areas having a population of three Lakhs or 684. The Chairman of the Block Panchayat Samiti
more, this being a constitutional requirement, the State
is elected by the:
Government have no choice. However each State
Government may, based on its perceptions for (a) village Pradhan
decentralization and for spreading local democracy, (b) members of the Zila Panchayat
consider and decide whether it would like to set up (c) members of the Panchayat samiti
additional Committees under the provisions of clause (d) members of the State Legislative Assembly
(5) of article 243S. RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-I)
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Ans. (c): The block level institution is called Panchayat 689. Which of the following is a part of the urban
Samiti. It is the second tier of the Panchayti Raj system local government in India?
and act as the link between Village Panchayat and (a) Panchayat Samiti
District Panchayat. The Chairman of the Block (b) Gram Panchayat
Panchayat Samiti is elected by the members of the (c) Zila Parishad
Samiti. There are variations in the name of this (d) Nagar Panchayat
institution in various states. RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-III)
States Name Ans. (d): The 74th constitutional Amendment Act of
Uttar Pradesh Kshetra Panchayat 1992 established the municipalities or urban local
government, as constitutional bodies. Additionally it
Andhra Pradesh Mandal Parishad
granted the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) the authority to
Gujarat Taluka Panchayat carry out 18 tasks stated in the Indian constitution 12th
Kerala Block Panchayat schedule.
Karnataka Mandal Panchayat This Act added part IX A (Article 243 P to 243 ZG) and
685. The Panchayati Raj Institutions do not exist in 12th schedule in the constitution.
which of the following states as on June 2022? 690. The elections for Panchayat are conducted
(a) Manipur (b) Nagaland by………….
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Tripura (a) Revenue Department of the state
(b) State election commission
(c) Election commission of India
Ans. (b): Panchayati Raj established in all states of (d) Urban local government
India except Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram and all RRB Group-D 17-09-2022 (Shift-II)
union territory except Delhi.
Ans. (b): State Election commission is an autonomous
686. Which of the following states in India has no and constitutional body constituted in states and Union
Panchayati Raj institution? territories under the articles 243 K (1) for Panchayats
(a) Assam (b) Meghalaya and 243 K (2) for municipalities.
(c) West Bengal (d) Tripura 691. Which was the first state of India to adopt the
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I) Panchayati Raj system in the year 1959?
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. (a) Odisha (b) Rajasthan
(c) Karnataka (d) Bihar
687. In all Panchayati institutions, not less than
_______ of the total number of seats reserved,
shall be reserved for women belonging to the Ans. (b): Rajasthan has the distinction of being a
pioneer in accepting the scheme of democratic
Scheduled Castes or, as the case may be, the
decentralization envisaging a three-tier system of
Scheduled Tribes. representative bodies at the village, block, and district
(a) Three–fourths (b) Two–third levels. The system later came to be known as
(c) Half (d) One–third Panchayati Raj, which was inaugurated by the then
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-II) Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd October
Ans. (d): The 73 and 74th constitutional amendment
rd 1959 at Nagaur in Rajasthan.
Act reserved one-third of all seats in Panchayats and 692. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution
urban local bodies for women which includes number of is there a provision that "the Governor of a
seats reserved for women belonging to SCs and STs. In state shall at the expiration of every fifth year,
all Panchayati institutions, not less than one third of the constitute a Finance commission to review the
total number of seats reserved, shall be reserved for financial position of the Panchayats and to
women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or, as the make recommendations to this?
case may be, the Scheduled Tribes. Reservation of (a) 243X (b) 243 I
women in Panchayati Raj institution is provided by (c) 243 Y (d) 243H
Article 243(d) of constitution of India. RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-I)
688. What does Article 243D of the Panchayat Ans. (b): Article 243(I) & 243(Y) of Indian constitution
is related to finance commission to review financial
Constitution speak about?
position. As per Article 243(I), the governor of a State
(a) Gram Sabha shall, as soon as may be within one year from the
(b) Composition of Panchayats commencement of the constitution (Seventy third
(c) Reservation of seats in Panchayats Amendment) Act, 1992, and thereafter at the expiration
(d) Constitution of Panchayats of every fifth year, constitute a finance commission to
RRB Group-D 29-09-2022 (Shift-III) review the finance commission to review the financial
position of the Panchayats and to make
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. recommendations to the Governor as to.
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693. Panchayats have been defined in which Article 698. Which of the following options correctly
of the Indian Constitution? defines ‘Aldermen’ in the context of Municipal
(a) Article 244 (b) Article 243 Corporation?
(c) Article 242 (d) Article 245 (a) Representative or elected member of ward in
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-II) Municipal Corporation
(b) Municipal Commissioner appointed by the
Ans. (b): Panchayats have been defined in Article 243 state government
of the Indian Constitution.
(c) Nominated members to the corporation
694. Select the correct order of Panchayat (d) Head of the municipal corporation
Institution titles according to the given RRB Group-D– 18/09/2022 (Shift-I)
sequence of their respective designation.
Ans. (c): Alderman is nominated member of a
Chairperson of Gram Panchayat, Chairperson Municipality or municipal corporation. The general
of Panchayat Samiti, Chairperson of Zila body of a municipality constitutes elected
Parishad. representatives called councillor.
(a) Pramukh, Mukhiya, Adhyaksha 699. Which committee is consituted by the
(b) Mukhiya, Pramukh, Adhyaksha Government if population of a particular area
(c) Mukhiya, Adhyaksha, Pramukh exceeds 3 lakh?
(d) Adhyaksha, Mukhiya, Pramukh (a) Metropolitan Committee
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-II) (b) District Planning Committee
Ans. (b): Correct order of given statement are: (c) Ward Committee
(d) Nagar Committee
Mukhiya, Pramukh, Adhyaksha.
695. Which Amendment of the Constitution of India Ans. (c): As per, the Constitution of India Article 243S
envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of (1) There shall be constituted Wards Committees,
the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions consisting of one or more wards, within the territorial
and powers entrusted to it by the State area of a Municipality having a population of three
Legislatures? lakhs or more.
(a) 71st (b) 63rd (a) the composition and the territorial area of a Wards
rd
(c) 73 (d) 54th Committee;
RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-II) (b) the manner in which the seats in a Wards Committee
RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-II) shall be filled.
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I) 700. Under Article 243 S of the Constitution of
RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-I) India, there is a provision for constitution of
Ward Committees within the territorial area of
Ans. (c): The 73rd and 74th Amendments 1992 to the a Municipality having a population of ......... or
Indian Constitution provide for elections of local bodies more.
after every five years. 73rd Amendment added part IX (a) four lakh (b) one lakh
titled "The Panchyats" and 74th Amendment added part
(c) three lakh (d) two lakh
IX-A titled "The Municipalities".
696. The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian
Ans.(c) : See the explanation of above question.
Constitution provide for elections to local
bodies –––––––. 701. Which one of the following is not a part of the
Local Government in India?
(a) after every five years
(a) Nagar Palika
(b) after every three years
(b) Zila Parishad
(c) after every two years
(c) Development Authority
(d) every year
(d) Gram Panchayat
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (c): Gram Panchayat, Nagar Panchayat, Zila
697. The 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution Parishad and Nagar Palika all come under the part of
was added in 1992 by the ______ Constitution Local Government in India. Notably Indian Constitution
Amendment Act. allows for the federal system of governance.
(a) 42nd (b) 72nd • Central Government
(c) 74th (d) 73rd • State Government
RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-II) • Local Government (Gram Panchayats and Nagar
Ans.(d) : 11th Schedule contains the provision that Palika)
specify the powers, authority and responsibilities of 73rd Constitutional Amendment is related to Rural Local
Panchayats. This schedule was added by 73rd self government and 74th Amendment to the Urban
Constitution Amendment Act of 1992. Local seft government respectively.
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702. The minimum age requirement for becoming a 707. What does Article 243 'C' deal with?
member of a municipality is _____ (prescribed (a) Provision for early childhood care and
under Article 243 V of the Constitution of education to children below the age of 6 years
India). (b) Name and territory of the union
(a) 21 years (b) 25 years (c) Protection of life and personal liberty
(c) 35 years (d) 18 years (d) Composition of the Panchayats
Ans. (a): A candidate should be at least 21 years of age Ans. (d):
to become a member of municipality. The 74th Articles Deal with
Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 has introduced a
•243 Definition of Panchayats
new Part IXA in the constitution which deals with
Municipalities in an Article 243P to 243ZG. •243A Gram Sabha
703. According to the Constitutions of India, the •243B Constitution of Panchayats
minimum age requirement for being a member •243C Composition of Panchayats
of a Panchayat is: •243 D Reservation of Seats in Panchayats
(a) 24 years (b) 21 years •243E Duration of Panchayats, etc.
(c) 28 years (d) 18 years •243F Disqualification for membership of
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Panchayats
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. •243G Powers, authority and responsibilities of
704. In which of the following elections are one- Panchayats
third of the seats reserved for women? •243 H Powers to impose taxes and funds of the
(a) Panchayati Raj Panchayats
(b) Legislative Assembly •243 K Elections to the Panchayats
(c) Rajya Sabha • 243I Constitution of Finance Commission to
(d) Lok Sabha review financial position.
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist • 243J Audit of accounts of Panchayats.
Ans. (a): Article 40 of the Indian Constitution • 243K Elections to the Panchayats.
envisaged the Organisation of Village Panchayats. By • 243L Application to Union territories.
the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 the • 243M Part not to apply to certain areas.
reservation of one-third seats (both members and chair • 243N Continuance of existing laws and
persons for women in panchayats at all the three levels, Panchayats.
was made as compulsory provision). The subject of • 243O Bar to interference by courts in electoral
'Local Government' is mentioned in the state list under matters.
the Seventh schedule of the constitution.
708. Which article of the Indian Constitution is
705. In which of the following elections, one- third related with powers, authority and
of the seats are reserved for women? responsibilities of Panchayats?
(a) Panchayati Raj (a) 243H (b) 243F
(b) Rajya Sabh (c) 243E (d) 243G
(c) Lok Sabha RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
(d) Legislative Assembly
709. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is
Ans. (a): Article 243 D of Indian Constitution ensures related with the audit of the accounts of
participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions
Panchayats?
by mandating not less than one-third reservation for
(a) 243B (b) 243K
women out of the total number of seats to be filled by
direct election and number of offices of chair-persons of (c) 243C (d) 243J
Panchayats. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II)
1992 has added a new Part IX consisting of 16 Articles Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
and 11th Schedule to the constitution. 710. Which article of Indian Constitution contains
706. Under the Indian political system, there is provisions for the panchayats and local body
reservation for women in the: governments ?
(a) Lok Sabha (a) Art. 51A (b) Art. 21
(b) State Assemblies (c) Art. 270 (d) Art. 243
(c) Panchayati Raj Institutions RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) Rajya Sabha Ans. (d): In Article 243 of the Indian Constitution there
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist is a provision related to panchayats and local bodies
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. governance.
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711. Which Indian state was the first to establish the 716. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
institution of Panchayati Raj? recommended in 1957 for the establishment of
(a) Rajasthan (b) Uttar Pradesh a ________panchayati raj System in India.
(c) Punjab (d) Andhra Pradesh (a) Two-tier (b) Four-teir
RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-I) (c) Five-tier (d) Three-tier
Ans. (a): Panchayati Raj System was first adopted by Ans.(d): See the explanation of above question.
the state of Rajasthan in Nagaur district on 2 October
1959 but first started by Andhra Pradesh. Panchayati 717. The report of which committee recommended a
three-tier Panchayati Raj System in India?
Raj Institution was constitutionalized through the 73rd
Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 to build (a) Shah Nawaz Committee
democracy at the grass root level and was entrusted (b) Sachar Committee
with the task of rural development in the country. (c) Ashok Mehta Committee
712. Which union territory of India does not have (d) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Panchayati Raj System? RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Delhi Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(b) Dadra and Nagar Haveli 718. Panchayat Raj Amendment Bill 2018 passed in
(c) Chandigarh which assembly, so that zone committee of the
(d) Daman and Diu Panchayati Raj System of Three tier can be
RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-I) cancelled and the system of two tier can be
Ans. (a): Currently the Panchayati Raj System exists in established in the state?
all states except Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh
and in all Union Territories except Delhi. Panchayati (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Himachal Pradesh
Raj System was implemented by Pandit Jawaharlal RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-I)
Nehru on 2 October, 1959 in Bagdari Village in Nagaur Ans. (b): Arunachal Pradesh has passed a bill in March
District of Rajasthan. 2018 to remove the middle level and zone committee of
713. Which of the following states of India does the Three-Tier Panchayati Raj System State Assembly
NOT have a Panchayati Raj system ? and to establish a Two-Tier System in the State level,
(a) Nagaland (b) Andhra Pradesh whose population does not exceed 20 lakhs.
(c) Rajasthan (d) Uttar Pradesh 719. Which was the first Municipal Corporation of
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-I) India?
Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question. (a) Amritsar Municipal Corporation
714. Who recommended that decision making (b) Delhi Municipal Corporation
power should be decentralized elected and local (c) Calcutta Municipal Corporation
bodies should be established? (d) Madras Municipal Corporation
(a) Parikar Committee RRB Group-D 09-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(b) Youth Army Committee Ans. (d): Madras Municipal Corporation was the first
(c) ABVP Committee Municipal Corporation in India. It was founded on 29
(d) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee September 1688. After that Calcutta Municipal
RRB Group-D 31-10-2018 (Shift-I) Corporation (1876) and Delhi Municipal Corporation
Ans. (d): The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was was established in 1958.
formed in the year 1957 to strengthen the Panchayati 720. What was the name of the committee formed in
Raj System. The committee suggested a three-tier 1986 by Rajiv Gandhi for the restoration of
system of rural local governance which are- Panchayati Raj Institutions for democracy and
(1) Gram Panchayat at the village level development?
(2) Panchayat Samiti at the block level (a) Ashok Mehta Committee
(3) Zila Parishad at the District level (b) L.M. Singhvi Committee
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee suggested decision (c) G.V.K. Rao Committee
making power should be decentralized. (d) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
715. The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj was RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-III)
first recommended by the ____in 1957. Ans. (b): The L.M. Singhvi Committee was formed in
(a) Ashok Mehta Committee 1986 by Rajiv Gandhi for the restoration of Panchayati
(b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Raj Institutions For Democracy And Development.
(c) GKV Rao Committee Panchayati Raj was given Constitutional status based on
the recommendations of this committee. Ashok Mehta
(d) Singhvi Committee
Committee was formed in December 1977. Singhvi
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-I) Committee was formed to address the flaws in
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. Panchayati Raj System.
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721. If the Panchayat is postponed, then election Ans. (b): About 93% of tribal women in Rajasthan
will take place? cannot contest for the post of sarpanch because they are
(a) Within 6 months from the postponed time not adequately educated. Essential qualification is-
(b) Within 12 months from the postponed time They are required to pass class 5. This provision has
been included in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Amendment
(c) Within 2 months from the postponed time Bill 2015.
(d) Within a month from the postponed time
20. Election Commission
Ans. (a): In the condition of the dissolution of the
Gram Panchayat. It is mandatory to conduct elections 725. In India, the Chief Election Commissioner is
within 6 months from the date of its dissolution. appointed by the :
Panchayat election is conducted by the State Election (a) President of India
Commission Article 40 provides for the Organisation (b) Chief Justice of India
of village Panchayats. (c) Lok Sabha speaker
722. According to Haryana Panchayati Raj (d) Prime Minister of India
Amendment Bill 2015, what is the minimum RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II)
qualification of candidates in Panchayati Raj Ans. (a): Under Article 324(2) of the Constitution of
Institution (PRIs) election? India, the President of India is empowered to appoint
(a) Higher Secondary the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election
(b) Matriculation Commissioners. They have a tenure of six years or upto
(c) No educational qualification, only age 21 the age of 65 years whichever is earlier.
years 726. Which Article of the Indian Constitution
(d) Graduate envisages the Election Commission of India
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II) (ECI), a constitutional body established by the
Constitution of India, to conduct and regulate
Ans. (b): As per Haryana Panchayati Raj Amendment election in the country?
Bill 2015, the minimum qualification for general (a) Article 350 B (b) Article 148
candidates for contesting Panchayat Election is 10th (c) Article 76 (d) Article 324
pass and minimum qualification of female (general and
scheduled caste candidates) is eighth passed. If it is a
female of ST candidates then it is mandatory her to pass Ans. (d): Article 324 of the Indian Constitution
envisages the Election Commission of India, a
fifth. Haryana has become the second state after Constitutional Body established by the Constitution of
Rajasthan where the minimum educational qualification India, to conduct and regulate elections in the country.
has been set for the candidates contesting the Panchayat
727. What is the full form of EVM?
Elections.
(a) Electric Vending Machine
723. In December 2015, which of the following (b) Electronic Vending Machine
options was announced as an important (c) Electronic Voting Machine
criteria for contesting in the Panchayat (d) Electric Voting Machine
Election in Haryana? RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) A purpose seeking toilet in the house RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) Minimum educational qualification for
Ans. (c): The full name of EVM is Electronic Voting
women, class three passed
Machine. It has been prepared via two units firstly via
(c) Exemption for non-payment of arrears of control unit and secondary is voting unit. The EVMs
electricity bill were introduced in India on an experimental basis in
(d) Exemption for non-payment of cooperative 1998 in selected constituencies in state assembly
bank. election.
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II) 728. The first general election of Lok Sabha was
Ans. (a): In December 2015, a purpose-seeking toilet in held in the year:
the house was declared as an important criterion for (a) 1951-1952 (b) 1949-1950
contesting in the Panchayat Election in Haryana. (c) 1957-1958 (d) 1953-1954
724. About 93% of tribal women in Rajasthan RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
cannot contest for the post of sarpanch because RRB JE CBT-II 29–08–2019 (evening)
they are not adequately educated. What is the Ans. (a): General elections were held in India between 25
essential education qualification? October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. They were the first
(a) The minimum qualification is class 2. elections to the Lok Sabha after Independence in August
1947. It was conducted under the provisions of the Indian
(b) The minimum qualification is class 5. Constitution, which was adopted on 26 November, 1949.
(c) The minimum qualification is class 7. The Indian National Congress (INC) won a landslide
(d) The minimum qualification is class 10. victory, winning 364 of the 489 seats, and Jawaharlal
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II) Nehru elected as the Prime Minister of India.
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729. When was the first General Election of Ans. (c): On 27 September, 2013 the Supreme Court of
Independent India held? India ruled that the right to register a "None Of The
(a) 1950 (b) 1951–52 Above" vote in elections should apply and ordered
(c) 1947–48 (d) 1953
Election Commission to provide such a button in the
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd
EVM and hence EC approved it on November 2013 and
NOTA option thus, first used in the assembly election in
730. When was the First general election held in
India.
India after Independence?
(a) 1932 (b) 1942 735. What is term of office of the Chief Election
(c) 1952 (d) 1962 Commissioner of India?
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-I) (a) Five years term or continue till the age of 65,
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. whichever is earlier
731. As of 2020, according to the Election (b) Six years term or continue till the age of 70,
Commission of India, the minimum voting age whichever is earlier
in India is: (c) Six years term or continue till the age of 65,
(a) 16 years (b) 21 years whichever is earlier
(c) 25 years (d) 18 years (d) Four years term or continue till the age of 60,
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist whichever is earlier
Ans. (d): As per Election Commission of India, till RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
2020, the minimum voting age in India is 18 years. By
the 61st Amendment of the Indian Constitution 1988, the Ans. (c): Appointment and Tenure of the Chief Election
voting age was reduced to 18 from 21. Commissioner (CEC):–
732. When was the Indian Election Commission set ♦ CEC and Election Commissioner are appointed by
up? the President.
(a) 25th February, 1950 ♦ CEC and Election Commissioner have a fixed tenure
(b) 26th November, 1950 of six years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever
(c) 15th August, 1950 is earlier.
(d) 25th January, 1950 ♦ CEC and Election Commissioner enjoy the same
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist status and receive salary and perks as available to
Ans. (d): The Election Commission of India was Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
formed on 25th January, 1950. It is a permanent and
independent body established by the Constitution of 736. In which of the following states the Electronic
India to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It Voting Machines (EVMs) were used for the
is responsible for the preparation of the electoral rolls first time in India?
for all the elections to the parliament and to the (a) West Bengal (b) Kerala
legislature of every state and of elections to the offices (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu
of president and vice-president. Article 324 provides RRB Group-D 26-11-2018 (Shift-III)
that the power of direction and control of election of
parliament, state legislatures, the office of President and
Vice-President shall be vested in the Election Ans. (b): Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were
Commission of India. used for the first time in India in the year 1982 in the
733. The role of the preparation of the electoral rolls state of Kerala. The EVMs have been designed by two
for all the elections to Parliament and to the PSUs Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore and
Legislature of every State and of elections to Electronic Corporation of India Limited, Hyderabad.
the offices of President and Vice-President lies The first Indian EVM was invented in 1980 by M.B.
with the _____ Hanifa.
(a) Cabinet
737. 'A set of norms and guidelines to be followed
(b) Planning Commission
by political parties and contesting candidates
(c) Election Commission
during election time' is called:
(d) Finance Commission
(a) code of conduct (b) level playing field
(c) incumbent (d) rigging
734. When was the None Of The Above (NOTA)
option first used in the assembly election in Ans. (a): The Model Code of Conduct of the Election
India? Commission of India is a rule made for political parties
(a) October 2000 (b) January 1950 and candidates, which is necessary at the time of
(c) November 2013 (d) August 1947 elections. This election code of conduct comes into
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist force with the announcement of the date of the election
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist and ends with the declaration of the poll results.
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738. According to India's Election Commission, 744. Which of the following statement is incorrect
political parties cannot release their manifesto regarding the franchise under the Indian
in pre poll silence period of: Democratic System?
(a) 60 h (b) 48 h (a) Any citizen above the age of 18 can vote.
(c) 36 h (d) 24 h (b) A mentally disabled person has the right to
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist vote.
Ans. (b): According to India's Election Commission, (c) Only the notified person in the voter list has
Political Parties cannot release their manifesto in pre the right to vote.
poll silence period of 48 hours. Election related (d) There is no gender discrimination in relation
provision are mentioned in Part XV, Article (324-329) to suffrage.
of the Indian Constitution. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
739. Who is the current Chief Election Ans. (b): According to Article 325 and 326 of Indian
Commissioner of India? Constitution every adult citizen (who has attained the
(a) N. Gopalaswami (b) Om Prakash Rawat age of 18 years) who is included in the voter list has
(c) Sunil Arora (d) Naveen Chawla the right to vote except mad person and criminal. A
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-I) citizen cannot be deprived of franchise by reason of
Ans. (c): The current Chief Election Commissioner of religion, caste, creed or gender.
India was Sushil Chandra but when the question was 745. Who can remove the Chief Election
asked Sunil Arora was the CEC. He is appointed by the Commissioner of India from his post?
President of India. The First Chief Election (a) Both house of Parliament
Commissioner of India was Sukumar Sen. (b) Central council of minister
740. Who was the first chief election commissioner (c) President of India
of India? (d) Chief Justice of India
(a) Kalyan Sundaram (b) Sukumar Sen RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) T.N. Seshan (d) R.K. Trivedi Ans. (a): The Chief Election Commissioner is removed
RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-I) from his post on the same grounds from which the
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question. Supreme Court Judge is removed. That is it is necessary
to pass a resolution by a two third majority in both
741. Who appointed the Chief Election Houses of Parliament.
commissioner of India?
746. What is the full form of CEC?
(a) Lok Sabha President (b) Vice President
(a) Chief Election Controller
(c) Chief Justice of India (d) President (b) Central Election Commission
RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-I) (c) Chief Election Commissioner
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (d) Common Election Code
742. When the Election commission of India RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
celebrated the Eighth National Voters Day on Ans. (c) The full form of CEC- Chief Election
across the country for the increased Commissioner.
participation of citizen in the electoral process?
(a) 26 January (b) 28 January
(c) 25 January (d) 24 January
21. Official Languages
747. Which among of the following languages, is not
Ans. (c) Election Commission of India celebrated 8th a part of Eighth Schedule of Indian
National Voters Day on 25 January, 2019 across the
Constitution? (As of March 2022)
country for increasing participation of citizen in the
electoral process. Since 2011, the establishment day of (a) Rajasthani (b) Panjabi
Election Commission is celebrated as Voter Day. (c) Bodo (d) Tamil
RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II)
743. The Election Commission of India is not
responsible for the election process of which of Ans. (a): Rajasthani language is not a part of Eighth
the following? Schedule of Indian Constitution. Part XVII of the
(a) Lok Sabha Constitution deals with the Official language in Articles
(b) Rajya Sabha 343 to 351. There are 22 languages included in Eighth
(c) President and vice president Schedule.
(d) Panchayat Election 748. Malayalam is the official language of the state
RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist of____.
Ans. (d): Article 243 (k) has provision for election of (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Telangana
panchayats. The State Election Commissioner is (c) Kerala (d) Maharashtra
responsible for conducting the election of panchayats. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (c): State Official Language 755. Under which of the following Articles of the
Andhra Pradesh - Telugu Indian constitution, Hindi is declared as an
Telangana - Telugu official language of the Union?
Kerala - Malayalam (a) Article 346 (b) Article 344
Maharashtra - Marathi (c) Article 345 (d) Article 343
749. On which of the following dates was Hindi
adopted as the official language of the Indian Ans. (d): Under the Article 343 of the Indian
Union? Constitution, Hindi is declared as on official language
(a) 15 August 1947 (b) 26 January 1950 of the Union and it shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.
(c) 14 September 1949 (d) 30 November 1954 756. In which of the following years was the Official
RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-I) Language Act enacted?
(a) 1963 (b) 1966
Ans. (c): Hindi was adopted as the official language of
the Union of India on the 14th of September, 1949. (c) 1964 (d) 1965
750. Which one of the following is the official
language of Goa? Ans. (a): The official languages Act, 1963 was an act to
(a) Tamang (b) Konkani provide for the language which may be used for the
official purpose of the union, for transaction of business
(c) Kokborok (d) Khamti
in Parliament, for central and state Acts and for certain
RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-I) purpose in High Courts.
Ans. (b): The official language of Goa is Konkani. The 757. Which Indian state has 'KOKBOROK' as one
Goa, Daman and Diu official language act 1987, makes of its official language ?
Konkani in the Devanagari script, the sole official
(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Goa
language of Goa, but provides that Marathi may also be
used 'for all or any of the official purposes'. (c) Tripura (d) West Bengal
751. Article 343(1) of the Constitution of India
declares Hindi in ____ script as the official Ans.(c) : Kokborok was declared an official language
language of India. of the state of Tripura, India by the state government in
(a) Kharosthi (b) Indus the year 1979. The TTAADC has declared the
Kokborok as the Official language of state on April 20,
(c) Brahmi (d) Devanagari 1999. Consequently the language has been taught in
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-II) schools of Tripura from primary level to the higher
Ans. (d): Article 343 (1) of the Indian Constitution secondary stage since the 1980s.
envisages that: The official language of the Union shall 758. Initially, how many languages were included in
be Hindi in Devanagari script. the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
752. Under which Article of the Constitution of (a) 12 (b) 10
India do we consider Hindi in Devanagari (c) 13 (d) 14
script as an official language of India? RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d): Initially, there were 14 languages included in
(c) Article 343 (d) Article 336 the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-III) As of now, there are 22 official languages in India in 8th
Ans.(c) : See the explanation of above question. Schedule of the constitution.
753. 'The official language of the Union shall be 759. Which languages are to be used for all or any
Hindi in Devanagari script' is prescribed in of the official purposes of the state of Tripura
which Article of the Indian Constitution? as per the Tripura Official Languages Act,
(a) Article 342 (b) Article 344 1964?
(c) Article 345 (d) Article 343 (a) Bengali and Kokborok
RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III) (b) Telugu and Lepcha
Ans.(d) : See the explanation of above question. (c) Konkani and English
754. Which of the following is a classical language (d) Hindi and bengali
among the 22 languages in the 8th Schedule of RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-III)
the Indian Constitution? Ans. (a): As per the Tripura Official Languages Act of
(a) Santhali (b) Sanskrit 1964 – Bengali and Kokborok are official languages of
(c) Konkani (d) Bengali the State.
RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-III) 760. In which of the following years was The Indian
Ans. (b): Currently, Six languages enjoy the 'Classical Official Language Act passed?
status'–Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), (a) 1973 (b) 1953
Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013) and (c) 1963 (d) 1936
Odia (2014). RRB Group-D 18-08-2022 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (c): The Indian Official Language Act was passed 765. Which is the second official language of
in 1963. It is an Act to provide for the languages which Telangana?
may be used for the Official purposes of the Union, for (a) English (b) Hindi
transacting business in parliament, for Central and State (c) Telugu (d) Urdu
Acts and for certain purposes in High Courts. RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-I)
761. How many languages are there in the 8th Ans. (d): Urdu was declared the second official
Schedule of the Indian Constitution as on June language as per section 2 of the Telangana official
2022? Languages Act, 1966. (The act was amended in the year
(a) 19 (b) 22 2017 to introduce Urdu as the second official language)
(c) 25 (d) 15 Telugu, one of the classical languages of India is the
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-II) official language of Telangana. About 75% of the
Telangana population speak Telugu and 12% speak
Urdu.
766. Urdu was declared the second official language
Ans. (b): Awadhi language is not mentioned in 8th of which one of the following state in 2017?
schedule of the Indian constitution. The Eighth
(a) West Bengal (b) Chhattisgarh
Schedule of the Constitution consists of the following
(c) Odisha (d) Telangana
22 languages:- (1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati,
(4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri, (7) Konkani, (8) RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-I)
Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali, Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
(12) Odia, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) 767. According to Article 348 (1) of the constitution,
Tamil, (17) Telugu, (18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, which of the following language is used for
(21) Maithili and (22) Dogri. Of these languages, 14 proceedings in the High Courts of India ?
were initially included in the Constitution. Sindhi (a) English
language was added in 1967 (21st Amendment). (b) Official language of the state under the
Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, jurisdiction of the High Court
Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992 (71st (c) Hindi
Amendment). Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and (d) Regional language
Santhali were added in 2003 (92nd Amendment) RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
published in 2004. It lists the Official languages of the Ans. (a): Article 348 (1) of the Constitution of India
Republic of India, Part XVII of the Indian constitution provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court
deals with the Official languages in Article 343 to 351. and in every High Court shall be in English
As on June 2022 there were 22 languages in the 8th Language until Parliament may by law otherwise
Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Schedule 8 of the provides.
Indian Constitution dealt with Articles 344, 344 (1) and 768. Hindi was declared as the official language of
355. There are 22 official languages in India. Union under Article ________ of Indian
762. In which year were Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Constitution.
Santhali were added in the list of languages of (a) 333 (b) 343
the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of (c) 345 (d) 334
India? RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) 2002 (d) 2004 Ans. (b): Article 343 is about the Official language of
RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-I) the Union of India. According to this Article, it is to be
Hindi in Devnagri script, and numerals should follow
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. the international form of Indian numerals. It is
763. Which of the following was added to the list of noteworthy that on 14 September 1949, on the 50th
official languages of India in 1967? birthday of Beohar Rajendra Simha, Hindi was chosen
(a) Konkani (b) Nepali as the official language of India by the Constituent
(c) Sindhi (d) Manipuri Assembly. This decision came into effect with the
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-I) coming into force of the Indian Constitution on 26
Ans.(c) : See the explanation of above question. January 1950. Other than this, Article 351 gives power
to the Union government to issue a directive for
764. Which of the following languages has NOT development of the Hindi language.
been mentioned in the 8th Schedule of the 769. Which article of the Indian Constitution
Indian Constitution? declares Hindi as the language of the Union ?
(a) Odia (b) Awadhi (a) Article 29 (1) (b) Article 343 (1)
(c) Dogri (d) Maithili (c) Article 29 (2) (d) Article 343 (2)
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
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770. For how many years from coming into force of 776. Which language is not in the eighth schedule?
the Indian Constitution, English was accepted (a) Bodo (b) Dogri
as an associate language of the Union ? (c) Nepali (d) Garhwali
(a) 20 years (b) 15 years RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-III)
(c) 5 years (d) 10 years Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question.
777. As per Articles 344 (1) and 351 of the
Ans. (b): According to Article 343, the Devanagari constitution of India, the eighth schedule
script of Hindi language will be the official language includes the recognition of ___ languages.
of the Union. It also provided that the English (a) 23 (b) 22 (c) 20 (d) 26
language along with Hindi will continue to be used RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
for 15 more years from the date of commencement of Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
the Constitution.
778. Which freedom fighter is remembered for his
771. Apart from the 22 Scheduled languages in the
Constitution of India, which other two efforts in achieving the official language of
languages have been recognised by the Sahitya India as Hindi?
Academy? (a) Purshottam Das Tandon
(a) Prakrit and Rajasthani (b) Munishwar Dutt Upadhayay
(b) Haryanvi and Punjabi (c) Mahavir Tyagi
(c) English and Pali (d) Ram Manohar Lohia
(d) Rajasthani and English RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a): Purshottam Das Tandon is widely
Ans. (d): Besides the 22 languages (8th Schedule of remembered for his efforts in achieving the official
India Constitution) enumerated in the Constitution of language of India status for Hindi. He was given the
India, the Sahitya Akademi has recognised English and title of 'Rajarshi'. He was popularly known as 'UP
Rajasthani as languages in which its programme may be
Gandhi'. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1961.
implemented.
772. Which schedule of Indian Constitution is about 779. The English Language continued to be used for
languages? official purposes of the Union via section 3 of
(a) Schedule VII (b) Schedule V the Official Language Act which came into
(c) Schedule VIII (d) Schedule I force in the year.
RRB Group-D 10-12-2018 (Shift-I) (a) 1960 (b) 1970
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (c) 1963 (d) 1965
773. Which of the following languages does NOT RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
enjoy the status of a Scheduled language of Ans. (c): The provision of "Using English for the
India? official works of Union government, under the section 3
(a) Maithili (b) Nepali of Official Languages Act" was enacted in 1963.
(c) Dogri (d) Garhwali 780. Which is the state language of Kerala?
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Korgi (b) Malayalam
Ans. (d): As per Articles 344(1) and 351 of the Indian (c) Marathi (d) Tamil
Constitution, 22 languages have been included in 8th RRB Group-D 29-10-2018 (Shift-III)
Schedule of the Constitution of India. Among the given
options, option (d) i.e. Garhwali does not enjoy the Ans. (b): The state language of Kerala is Malayalam.
status of Scheduled language. 781. Which of the following Indian language is not
774. In which Schedule of the Constitution of India in a Dravidian native languages?
were 22 languages mentioned? (a) Malayalam (b) Telugu
th rd (c) Kannada (d) Marathi
(a) 4 Schedule (b) 3 Schedule
th
(c) 8 Schedule th
(d) 5 Schedule RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (d): The four major Dravidian languages are
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, while Marathi
775. According to the Indian Constitution, How language is not the part of it.
many languages have been given official 782. What is the official language of Goa?
language status? (a) English (b) Portuguese
(a) 15 (b) 18 (c) Konkani (d) Marathi
(c) 22 (d) 25 RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-III) Ans. (c): Official Language Act, 1987 provides that
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-I) Konkani shall be the official language of Goa. On
RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 20.08.1992, Parliament of India by effecting the 71st
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Amendment to the Constitution, Konkani has been
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. included in VIII schedule of Constitution of India.
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783. What is the state language of Nagaland? Ans. (a): During a National Emergency Article 20
(a) English (b) Dogari (Protection in respect of Conviction for Offences) and
(c) Bodo (d) Nagamese Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty) can
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-I) not be suspended.
Ans. (a): The state language of Nagaland is English 788. The budget of a state under President's rule is
Nagaland is the North Eastern state of India. Its capital presented before_____.
is Kohima, Nagaland was established in 1 December (a) Lok Sabha
1963 as the 16th state of India.
(b) Prime Minister of India
(c) Rajya Sabha
22. Emergency Provision (d) President of India
784. The Indian Constitution gives the President the
authority to declare three types of emergencies. Ans. (a) Article 356 of the Indian Constitution
Which of the following is NOT among them? provides for President's rule. Accordingly, it should
be known to the President that if the government of a
(a) Article 356-Emergency in State (President's
rule) state is not being run according to the Constitution,
then he can impose President's rule. With the
(b) Article 352-National Emergency
imposition of President's rule, the government and
(c) Article 358-Public health emergency legislature of the state will be dissolved, the governor
(d) Article 360-Financial Emergency will govern as the representative of the President and
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-I) all the legislative and financial functions of the state
Ans. (c): Health emergency is not a part of the will be done by the Parliament of the Union. Hence,
Emergency provisions of the Indian Constitution. The the budget of the state under President's rule will
Indian Constitution empowers the President of India to be presented in the Lok Sabha.
declare three kinds of emergencies, National Emergency 789. If a state fails to operate in a constitutional
(Article 352), State Emergency (Article 356) and manner, a state emergency can be invoked
Financial Emergency (Article 360). there who among of the following can declare
785. Under which Article of the Constitution of state emergency?
India is the President of India empowered to (a) Attorney General of India
issue a "Proclamation of Emergency"? (b) Chief justice of High Court
(a) Article 352 (b) Article 370 (c) President of India
(c) Article 315 (d) Article 356 (d) The Governor of the state
Ans. (a): Article 352 empowers President a
proclamation of emergency due to war, external
aggression or armed rebellion. This is popularly known 790. According to which article president rule can
as National Emergency. be imposed in the state on the basis of valid
reasons?
786. The power of the Parliament to amend the
Constitution of India is described in: (a) Article 356 (b) Article 309
(a) Article 368 (b) Article 395 (c) Article 370 (d) Article 372
(c) Article 252 (d) Article 360 RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (a): The power of the Parliament to amend the 791. Under which article of Indian Constitution the
Constitution of India is described in Article 368 of President can take over the government of a
Indian Constitution. The Constitution provides for three state in case of failure of the Constitutional
types of amendments. machinery of that state?
1. By simple majority of the parliament. (a) Article - 343 (b) Article - 356
2. By a special majority of parliament. (c) Article - 83 (d) Article - 352
3. By a special majority of the parliament with the RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-I)
ratification by half of total states but Article 368 Ans. (b): The Provisions related to emergency are
provides for two types of amendments, that is, by a mentioned in Articles 352 to 360 in Part-XVIII of the
special majority of Parliament and by special majority Indian Constitution. The President can implements three
of the Parliament with the ratification of half of the types of emergency in consultation with the council of
States by a simple majority. ministers.
787. Which of the following Articles cannot be 1. National Emergency (Article 352)
suspended during a National Emergency? 2. President's Rule (Article 356)
(a) Article 20 & 21 (b) Article 22 & 23 3. Financial Emergency (Article 360)
(c) Article 19 & 43 (d) Article 23 & 24 Article 356 provides the President Rule if the
RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III) Constitutional system fails in any state.
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792. Who has the right to declare emergency in Ans. (d): The National Emergency in India was
India? imposed during the rule of Indira Gandhi from 25 June
(a) Prime Minister 1975 to 21 March 1977. The then President of the
(b) Chief Justice of India country Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed announced it.
(c) President
798. Which of the following fund can be used by the
(d) Vice President
Government of India in case of emergency or
RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-I)
disaster?
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (a) Contingency fund (b) Consolidated fund
793. Who declares emergency in India? (c) Public fund (d) Common fund
(a) President (b) Prime Minister RRB Group-D 02-11-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Lok Sabha (d) Chief Justice Ans. (a): Article 267 of the Indian Constitution
RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist describes the Contingency fund. This fund is held by the
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Finance Secretary on behalf of the President. It remains
794. Which Indian state has never been slipped to under the authority of the President. President can give
President's rule? his assent for any unforeseen circumstances. It can then
(a) Tamilnadu (b) Jharkhand be authorized by Parliament.
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Chhattisgarh
Ans. (d): President's rule was imposed at least once in 23. Constitutional Amendment
nearly all the states in the country, except Chhattisgarh
and Telangana. Uttar Pradesh leads the charts where 799. Which Amendment to the Constitution of India
President's rule has been imposed 10 times so far. Under removed the 'Right to property' from the
Article 356, President's Rule is imposed. Fundamental Rights?
795. Which among the following Articles of the (a) 48th Constitutional Amendment 1981
Indian Constitution deals with Financial
(b) 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976
Emergency?
(a) Article 260 (b) Article 160 (c) 46th Constitutional Amendment 1980
(c) Article 360 (d) Article 460 (d) 44th Constitutional Amendment 1978
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-III) Ans. (d): 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India
Ans. (c): Article 360 (Financial Emergency): If the 1978 removed the Right to property from the
President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby fundamental Rights and became a legal right. Article
the financial stability or credit of India or of any part of 300A states that no person shall be deprived of his
the territory thereof is threatened, he may by a property save by authority of Law.
proclamation make a declaration to that effect.
800. ______ as a result of the 44th Constitutional
796. During the regime of Prime Minister Indira Amendment to the Constitution of India.
Gandhi, the internal emergency was declared in
which of the following year? (a) The Preamble to the Constitution of India was
(a) 1978 (b) 1975 amended to include the words 'socialist' and
(c) 1973 (d) 1984 'secular'
RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-II) (b) Salaries of Judges of the High Courts and
Supreme Court of India were revised
Ans. (b): Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister of the
country from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until death. (c) Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental
In 1975, opposition parties, social workers Right
demonstrated a lot against the Indira Gandhi led central (d) Sikkim became the 22nd state of the India
government over the poor state of growing inflation Union
economy and uncontrolled corruption. Allahabad High RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-III)
Court ruled that Indira Gandhi used the illegal method
during the last election. Instead of resigning on that day Ans.(c) : See the explanation of above question.
on 26 June 1975 Mrs. Gandhi declared emergency due 801. According to ________, the Parliament
to the turbulent political situation in the country. amended the Constitution (42nd Constitutional
797. Who imposed the national emergency in India? Amendment) and inserted 'Secular', 'Socialist'.
(a) I. K. Gujral and 'Integrity' in the Preamble of the
(b) P.V. Narasimha Rao Constitution.
(c) A.B. Vajpayee (a) Article 358 (b) Article 368
(d) Indira Gandhi (c) Article 366 (d) Article 359
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Ans. (b) : Article 368 of Part XX of the Indian 805. Which article of the Constitution of India gives
constitution lays down the power of the parliament to the parliament the power to amend the
amend the constitution. So the modification of preamble Constitution?
given in the question has been made according to (a) Article 356 (b) Article 144
aforementioned article. The terms- 'Socialist', Secular' (c) Article 368 (d) Article 198
and 'Integrity' were added to the Preamble of Indian RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Constitution in 1976 through the 42nd constitutional Ans. (c): The Constitution of India is the combination
Amendment. of both rigid and flexible features. The process of
constitutional amendment is mentioned in Article 368
802. The power of Parliament to amend the of Part-XX of the Constitution. There are three methods
Constitution of India is a constitutive power of amending the Constitution by the parliament –
established in the: (1) By simple majority
(a) Twenty-Fourth Amendment Act (2) By special majority
(b) Forty-Fourth Amendment Act (3) By special majority and with the approval of half the
(c) Forty-Second Amendment Act states.
(d) Twenty-Sixth Amendment Act 806. Article 368 of the Indian constitution is related
to:
(a) National Emergency
Ans. (a): The power of Parliament to amend the (b) Amendment of the constitution
Constitution of India is a constitutive power established (c) Election to the post of president
in the Twenty fourth Amendment Act, 1971. (d) Federal feature of our country
The procedure for the amendment of the constitution is RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
contained in the Article 368 of constitution. Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
803. The first Amendment to the constitution of 807. Which of the following Articles of the
India was made on Constitution of India has Part XX that deals
(a) 1952 (b) 1951 with the powers of the Parliament to amend the
(c) 1950 (d) 1953 Constitution and its procedures?
RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I) (a) Article 393 (b) Article 368
RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-III) (c) Article 395 (d) Article 367
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Ans. (b): Article 368 under part XX of the Indian
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Constitution deals with the powers of the parliament to
amend the constitution and its procedures. According to
Ans. (b): The first Amendment to the Constitution of the procedures laid in this, Parliament can amend the
India was made in 1951. Under this amendment act, constitution by adding new provisions or by removing
articles 15, 19, 31, 85, 87, 174, 176, 372 and 376 were or by changing the given provisions, structure of the
amended and 9th schedule of the constitution was constitution.
included. Certain laws were made regarding abolition of 808. Under which amendment it was added in
Zamindari Rights. article 75 of the Indian Constitution that the
804. Which of the following is NOT correct with total number of ministers including the Prime
Minister in the Council of Ministers shall not
respect to amendments in the Constitution of
exceed 15 percent of the total number of
India? members of the Lok Sabha.
(a) 72nd amendment - to make provisions for (a) 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005
setting up Rent Control Tribunals (b) 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
(b) 102nd amendment - to give constitutional (c) 94th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2006
status to the National Commission for (d) 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
Backward Classes RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) 101st amendment - to introduce goods and Ans. (b): 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
service tax states that (i) The total number of ministers, including
(d) 61st amendment - to reduce the voting age the Prime Minister, in the central Council of Ministers
from 21 to 18 years shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok
RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Sabha. (same as Legislative Assembly of the state).
809. Which constitutional amendment act in 1987
Ans. (a): 72nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 → made Goa a full-fledged state with a state
provides temporary provision regarding reservation to assembly and formed Daman and Diu as a
Scheduled Tribes in Tripura State Legislative Union Territory?
Assembly, until the re-adjustment of seats is made on (a) 56th (b) 55th
nd
the basis of the first census after the year 2000 under (c) 52 (d) 57th
Article 170 of the constitution. RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a): Under the 56th Constitutional Amendment Act Ans. (b):
of 1987, Goa was made a full fledged state with a state Constitution Subject
assembly and Daman and Diu, a Union Territory. As of
Amendment
now, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu were
merged together and were formed a single Union 100th Amendment Gave effect to the acquiring
Territory. Act of certain territories by India
810. Which of the following was introduced as the and transfer of certain
101st Amendment of the Constitution of India territories to Bangladesh
on July 1, 2017? 101st Amendment Act G.S.T.
(a) Replacing Orissa with Odisha 102 nd Amendment Deals with the structure,
(b) Goods and Service Tax Act duties & power of the
(c) Constitutional status of cooperatives National commission for
(d) Land boundary agreement between India and Backward Classes (NCBC).
Bangladesh
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 103rd Amendment Introduce 10% reservation
Act for Economically Weaker
Ans. (b): Goods and Service Tax was introduced as the
101st amendment of the Constitution of India on 1st July, Sections of society (EWS).
2017. 816. Which of the following parts/ provisions of the
811. Which amendment in the Constitution of Constitution of India CANNOT be amended?
Indian deals with the abolition of right to (a) Judicial Review
Property as a fundamental right? (b) Directive principles of State Policy
(a) 37th (b) 42nd (c) Fundamental right
th
(c) 40 (d) 44th (d) Preamble to the Constitution
Ans. (d): Right to Property ceased to be a fundamental
Ans. (a): Judicial Review is a Basic structure provision
right with the 44th Constitution Amendment in 1978. It
was made a Constitutional Right under Article 300A. of Indian Constitution and hence, is not subject to
Article 300A requires the state to follow due procedure amendment. Judicial review is the power of the courts
and authority of law to deprive a person of his or her to examine the actions of the legislative, executive and
private property. the administrative arms of the government and to
812. Which article of the Indian Constitution had determine their constitutionality.
been impacted by the 44th Amendment (1978)? 817. Which constitutional amendment, known as
(a) 301 (b) 298 'Mini Constitution', gave effect to the
(c) 299 (d) 300(A) recommendations of Swaran Singh.
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) 42nd constitutional amendment
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. (b) 43rd constitutional amendment
813. 'Right to Property' was removed from the list (c) 41st constitutional amendment
of Fundamental Rights by which amendment to
the Constitution of India? (d) 44th constitutional amendment
(a) 42nd (b) 46th RPF Constable 03.02.2019 (Shift - I)
th
(c) 48 (d) 44th RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. nd
Ans. (a): 42 Amendment Act, 1976 is one of the most
814. Which amendment converted the right to important amendments to the Indian Constitution. It was
property from a fundamental right to a simple enacted by the Indian National Congress headed by
legal right under article 300A? Indira Gandhi then. Due to the large number of
(a) 42nd Amendment (b) 44th Amendment amendments this act has brought to the Indian
th
(c) 46 Amendment (d) 40th Amendment Constitution, it is also known as 'Mini-Constitution.
818. In which year did the voting age for the Lok
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. Sabha and the State Legislative Assembly
815. The 100th Amendment (2015) of the Indian elections change from 21 to 18 year?
constitution deals with...........
(a) 2001 (b) 1991
(a) 10% reservation for economically weaker
Sections. (c) 1998 (d) 1988
(b) Land reform agreement between India and RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Bangladesh Ans. (d): On 20 December 1988, the Rajya Sabha
(c) Started GST passed the 61st Amendment bill which lowered
(d) NJAC was founded minimum voting age from 21 to 18 years. The Act came
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist into force on 28th March, 1989.
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819. Which of the following constitutional Ans. (a): The 42nd Amendment gave primacy to the
amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to Directive Principle, by stating that "no law
18? implementing any of the directive principles could be
(a) 44th constitutional amendment declared unconstitutional on the ground that it violated
(b) 42nd constitutional amendment any of the fundamental right".
(c) 69th constitutional amendment A law under article 31C would be protected only if it is
(d) 61st constitutional amendment made to implement directives in Article 39B and 39C
RPF Constable 03.02.2019 (Shift - I) not any other DPSP's.
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. 824. Delhi was given the status of National capital
territory (NCT) by which of the following
820. Article 51A containing Fundamental Duties Amendments of the Constitution?
were inserted by which constitutional (a) 74th Constitution Amendment Act
amendment? (b) 69th Constitution Amendment Act
(a) 73rd Amendment (b) 42nd Amendment (c) 63rd Constitution Amendment Act
(c) 74th Amendment (d) 44th Amendment (d) 76th Constitution Amendment Act
RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB JE - 02/06/2019 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b): Fundamental Duties are enshrined in part RPF SI 12.01.2019 (Shift - III)
IV(A) of Constitution of India under Article 51A. It was Ans. (b) According to Article 239AA of the Indian
added on the recommendation of Swaran Singh Constitution, Delhi was given the status of National
Committee by 42nd (1976) Constitutional Amendment. Capital Territory under the 69th Constitutional
Originally there were 10 fundamental duties for Indian Amendment 1991 by the Parliament.
citizens though these are not enforceable by the courts.
825. According to the Indian Constitution the
By 86th Constitutional Amendment, 2002, 11th
Constitution Amendment Bill is passed in
Fundamendal Duty was added.
which house of parliament?
821. By which of the following Amendments of the (a) Upper House
Constitution, Fundamental Duties of the (b) Both upper and lower house together
citizens were added to the Constitution of
(c) Both upper and lower houses separately
India?
(d) Lower House
(a) 35th Constitutional Amendment Act
(b) 36th Constitutional Amendment Act
Ans. (c): The amendment of the Indian Constitution is
(c) 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
the process of making changes to the Constitution of
(d) 44th Constitutional Amendment Act India Article 368 Part-XX of the Constitution describes
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist the procedure related to the amendment. The
RPF SI 11.01.2019 (Shift - II) Constitution Amendment Bill is required to be passed
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. by a majority of the total membership of that house and
822. Which of the following is related to the 124th by a majority of two third of its members present and
Constitutional Amendment Bill? voting separately in both houses of parliament.
(a) National Commission for Backward Class 826. Which is not included in the proposed draft of
(b) 10% reservation to economically weaker the national water framework Bill 2016?
sections in the general category (a) Self contained stream
(c) GST Bill (b) Uninterrupted stream
(d) Right to free and compulsory education till (c) Clean stream
the age of fourteen (d) Clear edge
Ans. (b): The 124th Constitution Amendment Bill got Ans. (a): A draft National Water Framework Bill 2016
the amendment status as 103rd Constitutional was framed by a committee headed by Dr. Mihir Shah.
Amendment Act. It is related with the reservation of The committee was formed by the Ministry of Water
seats for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of Resources, River Development and Ganga
society in education and services. Rejuvenation. It does not include self contained stream.
823. Which constitutional amendment gave the 827. Which of the following Constitution
Directive Principles precedence over amendment act has been provided for the
Fundamental Rights? establishment of Panchayati Raj in India?
(a) 42nd (b) 44th (a) 74th (b) 92nd
(c) 55th (d) 43rd (c) 53rd (d) 73rd
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Ans. (d): Part-IX and 11th Schedule of the Constitution 833. By which of the following constitutional
was added under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act amendments, the 8th schedule was amended to
1992. This includes the Provisions of Panchayati Raj. The recognize Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali
12th Schedule has been added by the 74th Constitutional languages as the official language of India.
Amendment under this Municipality has been granted (a) 92nd Amendment Act
Constitutional status. (b) 90th Amendment Act
828. Which of the following amendment granted (c) 91st Amendment Act
financial powers to the panchayats and helped (d) 93rd Amendment Act
to strengthen the Local Government? RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) 63rd Amendment (b) 64th Amendment Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
rd
(c) 73 Amendment (d) 74th Amendment 834. What is the purpose of the 96th Amendment of
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the Constitution?
Ans. (c): The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act was (a) Use of the word Odia in place of Oriya
passed in 1992 and it came into effect on 24 April, (b) Formation of National Judicial Appointments
1993. The Act empowered state governments to take commission
necessary steps that would lead to formalisation of the (c) Expansion in the number of reserved seats of
gram panchayat. The act added a new chapter into the SC and ST in Lok Sabha and Legislative
Constitution called Part IX the Panchayats. This Assembly.
amendment provided financial powers to the (d) This amendment related to Anti defection
Panchayats. law.
829. By which amendment act was the term Secular RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-III)
added to the Constitution of India? Ans. (a): The 96th Amendment of the Constitution is
(a) 52nd (b) 32nd intended to use the word Odia in place of Oriya. The
(c) 44th (d) 42nd language Odiyan which came in 15th place in Article
344(1) and Article 351 of the Eight Schedule was
RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-II) renamed as Odia by the Constitution Amendment.
Ans. (d) In the year 1976, the words Socialist, Secular 835. What was the total number of Amendments to
and Integrity were added to the preamble of the Indian the Constitution as of May 2015?
Constitution by 42nd Constitutional Amendments. (a) 98 (b) 99
• Under this Amendment Ten Fundamental Duties in (c) 100 (d) 101
the Constitution were added under Part IV(A) of Article RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-III)
51 A (currently 11 fundamental duties).
830. Which two words were added to the preamble RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-III)
to the Indian Constitution by the 42
Ans. (c): As of May 2015, the total number of
Constitutional Amendment 1976? Amendments to the Constitution was 100. The 100th
(a) Democratic, Republic Constitutional Amendment was about the agreement of
(b) Secular, Fraternity border dispute between India and Bangladesh. Currently
(c) Justice, Freedom the number of Constitutional Amendment is 105th it
(d) Socialist, Secular extended the reservation of seats for SC and ST in the
RRB Group-D 04-10-2018 (Shift-I) Lok Sabha and States assemblies.
Ans. (d) See the explanation of above question. 836. A revised version of the 'India-Bangladesh
831. Which of the following Amendment was made Land Boundary Agreement' was adopted by
in Preamble of the Indian Constitution? the two countries under which amendment to
(a) 35th (b) 42nd the Constitution of India ?
(c) 51st (d) 72nd (a) 99th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2014
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I) (b) 100th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2015
Ans. (b): See the explanation of the above question. (c) 98th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2012
(d) 101st Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2016
832. Which of the following language is not included
in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian
Constitution through the 92nd Amendment Ans. (b): On 7th May 2015, the Parliament of India has
Act? passed the 119th Constitutional Amendment bill 2013,
(a) Maithilli (b) Bodo which after the assent of the President on 1st August
2015 called as the 100th Constitutional Amendment
(c) Santhali (d) Kannada
Act, 2015. The bill proposed to amend the 1st schedule
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-III) of the constitution to exchange the disputed territories
Ans. (d): The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution occupied by both the nations in accordance with the
mentions 22 languages. Bodo, Maithili, Santhali, Dogri 1974 bilateral Land Boundary Agreement (LBA). The
were included in the Eight schedule of the Constitution in LBA envisaged a transfer of 111 Indian enclaves to
2003 by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act. While Bangladesh in return of 51 enclaves to India. In this
the Kannada language was already included in Eighth agreement while India gained 510 acres of land, ten
schedule. thousand acres of land went to Bangladesh.
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837. Which amendment of the Constitution provides 840. ……….. is the sole authority prescribed in the
for 27% reservation for other backward classes Indian Constitution entrusted with the
as private higher education institutions in the responsibility of audit of receipts and
Government? expenditure of the Union and each State and
(a) 91st Amendment (b) 92nd Amendment the Union Territory Governments.
(c) 93rd Amendment (d) 94th Amendment (a) Finance Minister
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (b) Finance Commission of India
Ans. (c): The 93rd Constitutional Amendment provides (c) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
27% reservation for other backward classes in (d) Attorney General of India
government as well as private higher education RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
Institutions. According to the Constitutional
Ans. (c): Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of
Amendment Act, Section (5) has been added to Article
India is the sole authority prescribed in the Indian
15 of the Constitution. The procedure for constitutional
amendment is described in article 368 Part-XX of the Constitution entrusted with the responsibility of audit of
receipts and expenditure of the Union and states/UTs
Constitution.
Governments. He shall be removed from the office in
838. What is the 99th Constitutional Amendment? manner and on ground as the judge of the Supreme
(a) Starting GST in India Court is removed. The Article 148 to 151 of the
(b) Establishment of National judicial Constitution of India deals with the Institution of the
appointments commission CAG.
(c) Empowering the Karnataka Governor to take
841. Which constitutional authority established
steps for the development of the Hyderabad
under Article 148 of the Constitution of India,
Karnataka Region.
has the power to audit the receipts and
(d) Agreement of land border between expenditure of the Central and the
Bangladesh and India. Governments of each State and Union
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Territory ?
Ans. (b): The 99th Constitutional Amendment is related (a) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
to the establishment of the National Judicial (b) Advocate General of the India
Appointments Commission. On October 2015, the (c) Finance Commission of India
bench headed by Chief Justice J.S. Khehar cancelled the (d) Attorney General of India
Judicial Appointments Commission and restored the
Collegium system.
Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question.
842. ____ is the sole authority prescribed in the
24. Attorney General of India/ Indian Constitution entrusted with the
Comptroller and Auditor responsibility of audit of receipts and
General of India expenditure of the Union and each State and
the Union Territory Governments.
(a) Attorney General of India
839. Who amongst the following has the
Constitutional Authority to conduct the audit (b) Controller and Auditor General of India.
of the financial transactions of the union and (c) Finance Commission of India
state governments and union territories? (d) Finance Minister
(a) The Comptroller and Auditor General RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III)
(b) The Finance Commission Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
(c) The Attorney General of India 843. Who among the following was the longest
(d) The State Public Service Commission serving Attorney General of India?
RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II) (a) Kk Venugopal
Ans. (a): Article (148-151) is related to Comptroller (b) Niren De
and Auditor-General of India. (c) Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad
Article 148 of the Indian Constitution envisaged that, (d) CK Daphtary
"There shall be a comptroller and Auditor-General of RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III)
India who shall be appointed by the President by Ans. (c): Article 76 of the Indian Constitution provides
warrant under his hand and seal. He is the person who for the office of AG of India. He is the highest law
has the authority to conduct the audit of financial officer of the country. He is appointed by the President
transactions of the State governments and Union on the advice of the government. Motilal Chimanlal
Territories. Setalvad was the longest serving Attorney General for
Article 280- Finance Commission India. He served as an Attorney General for 13 years
Article 76 - The Attorney General of India from 1950 to 1963. He was the first Attorney General of
Article 315- The State Public Service Commission India (1950-63).
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844. The Attorney-General for India is appointed Ans. (d): Article 148 broadly deals with the CAG
under which Article of the Constitution of appointment, oath and conditions of service. There are
India? several provisions in the Constitution for safeguarding
(a) Article 79 (b) Article 76 the independence of CAG.
(c) Article 82 (d) Article 72 CAG is appointed by the President by warrant under
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) his hand and seal and provided with tenure of 6
Ans. (b): The Attorney General for India is appointed years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
by President under article 76 of the Constitution of CAG can be removed by the President only in
India under Part-V. accordance with the procedure mentioned in the
845. Girish Chandra Murmu held the post of .......... Constitution that is the manner same as removal of a
as on 31 March 2022. Supreme Court Judge.
(a) Attorney General of India He is ineligible to hold any office, either under the
(b) Comptroller and Auditor General of India Government of India or of any state, once he retires/
resigns as a CAG.
(c) Chief Election Commissioner of India
His salary and other service conditions cannot be
(d) Solicitor General of India
varied to his disadvantage after appointment.
His administrative powers and the conditions of
Ans.(b) : Girish Chandra Murmu was appointed as the service of persons serving in the Indian Audit and
Controller and Auditor General of India on 8th Aug, Accounts Department are prescribed by the
2020. Prior to this he was the first Lt. Governor of the President only after consulting him.
Union territory of J & K. Girish Chandra Murmu was
re-elected with overwhelming majority as the external 849. Who among the following exercises the
auditor of the World Health Organisation (WHO) from Constitutional power and duties in relation to
2024 to 2027. the accounts of Union and of the central
Government.
846. Which of the following is not true with regard (a) The Prime Minister of India
to the Attorney General of India?
(a) He is not a member of cabinet (b) The Vice President of India
(b) He has a right of audience in all courts in (c) The President of India
India (d) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(c) He has a right of vote in the Parliament RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) He has a right to speak in the House of Ans. (d): CAG exercise the Constitutional Power and
Parliament duties in relation to the accounts of Union and the State
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Government.
Ans. (c): Statement (c) regarding the Attorney General 850. Who is highest Law Officer of the Government
of India is not true. The Attorney General of India is the of India?
law officer of the Government of India. According to (a) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
article 88 of the Indian Constitution, the Attorney (b) Advocate General of the State
General of India is neither a member of the Parliament
nor a member of the Cabinet but he shall have the right (c) Major General of the Gendarmerie
to speak and participate in Parliament and he does not (d) Attorney General of India
have the right to vote. He represents the Government of RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
India in all matters in the court. Ans. (d): Attorney General of India is known as the
847. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution deals with highest law officer. He is appointed by the President of
which of the following? India and can be called as the lawyer from government's
(a) Appointment of President side.
(b) Appointment of Attorney General 851. According to the Indian Constitution, how
(c) Appointment of Vice-President many years are the term of Attorney General?
(d) Appointment of Controllers and auditor (a) 5 years (b) Uncertain
General (c) Fixed (d) 3 years
Ans. (b): Article 76 in the Constitution Of India deals Ans. (b): Article 76 of the Constitution mentions the
with Attorney General of India. The President shall appointment of the Attorney General of India and
appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a qualification, term etc. He is appointed by the President
Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney General on the advice of the cabinet. He holds office during the
of India. pleasure of President. His term is uncertain.
848. The normal tenure of the Comptroller and 852. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
Auditor General (CAG) of India is ____ years. (a) Prime Minister (b) Vice President
(a) Four (b) Three (c) Chief Minister (d) President
(c) Five (d) Six RRB Group-D 07-12-2018 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question.
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853. Which law officer has the right to speak in both Ans. (d): The Bahujan Samaj Party was founded on the
houses of parliament? birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, 14 April 1984, by
(a) Advocate General (b) Legal Advisor Kanshi Ram, who named former school teacher,
(c) Solicitor General (d) Attorney General Mayawati, as his successor of BSP in 2001. BSP
RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-III) believes in "Social Transformation and Economic
Ans. (d): He is neither a member of Parliament nor a Emancipation" of the "Bahujan Samaj". The Bahujan
member of the Cabinet but it has the right to speak in Samaj signifies the Bahujans as the Scheduled Castes
any house of Parliament (Article 88) while Article 165 (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST), and the Other
provides for the Advocate General in the state. Backward Castes (OBC). B. R. Ambedkar, a proponent
854. Who is the current Attorney General of India? of Bahujan rights is their important ideological
(a) G.E. Vahanvati (b) Milan K. Banarjee inspiration. BSP also speaks in favor of religious
(c) K.K. Venugopal (d) Mukul Rohtagi
minorities. The party claims not to be prejudiced against
upper-caste Hindus.
Ans. (c): The 15th Attorney General was K.K.
Venugopal. He was reappointed by Ram Nath Kovind 859. What is the election Symbol of Bahujan Samaj
the President of India. Party?
(a) Hand (b) Hammer
(c) Elephant (d) Watch
25. Political Parties RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (c): Elephant is the election symbol of Bahujan
855. ............. is an Indian regional political party in Samaj Party. Its current president is Mayawati.
the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory
of Puducherry, established in 1972. 860. A political party can be recognized as a
(a) BJD (b) AIADMK national party if it secures ____ of the valid
votes in any four states in general or state
(c) INLD (d) DMDK
assembly elections and in addition it wins 4 Lok
Sabha seats from any state or states.
Ans. (b): AIADMK is an Indian regional political party (a) 9% (b) 8 %
in the state of Tamil Nadu and in the union territory of
Puduchery. (c) 7 % (d) 6 %
856. What type of political party system does India
have? Ans. (d): A Political party is recognised as a National
(a) Three-party system (b) Two-party system Party only if it fulfils any one of the following three
(c) One-party system (d) Multi-party system conditions:
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-II) • The party wins 2 percent of the seats in the Lok Sabha
Ans. (d): In India several political parties exist, hence (as of 2014, 11 seats) from at least 3 different States; or
multi-party system exist in India. A few prominent • At a General Election to Lok Sabha or Legislative
parties are INC, CPICOM, BJP, BSP etc. Two-party Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in four States and
system exists in UK, USA etc. In China, a single in addition it wins 4 Lok Sabha seats from any state or
Communist party only is allowed to rule. states; or
857. Who was the first Indian to be elected to the • A party gets recognition as State Party in four or more
leadership of Communist International? States.
(a) Subhash Chandra Bose 861. A party that secures at least ……… percent of
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru the total votes in Lok Sabha elections or
(c) Swami Vivekananda Assembly Elections in four states and wins at
(d) Manvendra Nath Roy least four seats in the Lok Sabha is recognized
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist as a National Party.
Ans. (d): The Communist International also called (a) 4 (b) 2
Third International was founded by Vladimir Lenin in (c) 6 (d) 3
1919. On the invitation of Lenin, M.N. Roy participated RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-III)
in establishment of Communist International. He was
the first Indian who became the member of Communist Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
International. 862. What percentage of seats in the Lok Sabha is
858. Which political party was founded by Kanshi required to be won by a political party from at
Ram? least three different states, to be eligible to be
(a) Samajwadi party recognized as a national party?
(b) Janata Dal (a) 10 (b) 2
(c) Janata Dal (United) (c) 6 (d) 5
(d) Bahujan Samaj Party RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
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863. Match the following political parties with their Note: on 10th April 2023, the Election Commison of
respective founding years. India (ECI) revoked the national party status of three
Political Parties Founding former national parties - the Trinamool Congress
Years (TMC), the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and the
A) Indian National Congress 1. 1980 Communist Party of India (CPI).
B) Bharatiya Janata Party 2. 1964 867. Which party was recognized as a national
C) Bahujan Samaj Party 3. 1885 political party by the Election Commission in
D) Bhartiya Communist Party 4. 1984 2016, whose official election symbol is Jora
(a) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 (b) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 Ghas Phool (Grass with two flowers)?
(c) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 (d) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 (a) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (b) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Ans. (d): Some important political parties and their (c) All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
founding years. (d) Communist Party of India (CPI)
(Political Party) (Founding year) RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-III)
Indian National Congress – 1885 AD Ans.(c) : All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) was
Bharatiya Janata Party – 1980 AD recognised as a national political party by the election
Bahujan Samaj Party – 1984 AD commission in 2016 whose official election symbol is
Bharatiya Communist Party – 1964 AD Jora Ghas Phool (Grass with two flowers). In 2023,
All India Trinamool Congress – 1998 AD Election Commission excluded it from the National
Option (d) is matched the correctly. Political Party list.
864. Who was the leader of first non-congress 868. Which of the following political parties in the
government of India? Indian sate is headed by Vijay Sardesai?
(a) Morarji Desai (a) Goa Forward Party
(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee (b) Revolutionary Social Party
(c) V.P. Singh (c) United Democratic Party
(d) Charan Singh (d) Maharashtrawadi Gamantak Party
RPF SI 24.12.2018 (Shift - I) RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a): In 1977 election, the congress was reduced to Ans. (a): Goa Forward Party is the regional party of
just 153 seats, in which 92 were from four of the Goa, headed by Vijay Sardesai. This party was
southern states. The Janta Party's 298 seats and its allies established on 25 January, 2016.
47 seats (of a total 542) gave it a massive majority. 869. What is the Symbol of the communist party of
Morarji Desai became the first non congress Prime India?
Minister of India. (a) Hammer, Sickle, Star
(b) Hand
865. Who was the founder of the Mizo National (c) Ears of corn and Sickle
Front (MNF)? (d) Elephant
(a) Chawngbawla (b) Lalnunmawia RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-III)
(c) Laldenga (d) Khuangchera Ans. (c): Communist Party of India which was founded
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist by M.M. Roy on 26 December 1925 in Kanpur. The
Ans. (c): The Mizo National Front (MNF) is a regional symbol of the communist party is Ears of corn and
political party in Mizoram, India. It was formed on 22 Sickle.
October, 1961 with Laldenga as its president. 870. Which Indian political party's symbol as Ears
866. Which national political party has an election of corn and Sickle?
symbol clock? (a) Communist Party of India (Marxixt)
(a) All India Trinamool Congress (b) All India Trinamool Congress
(c) Communist Party of India
(b) Indian National Congress
(d) Bahujan Samaj Party
(c) Nationalist Congress Party RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-III)
(d) Bahujan Samaj Party Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
RRB Group-D 15-10-2018 (Shift-II) 871. Which is the following symbol the Communist
Ans. (c): The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was Party of India?
established on 10 June 1999, its election symbol is a (a) Hammer, Sickle, Star
blue Linear clock. Nationalist Congress Party was a (b) Elephant
national party and its president is Sharad Pawar. (c) Ears of corn and Sickle
INC- President Mallikarjun Kharge (newly appointed) (d) Hand
BSP- President Mayawati RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I)
TMC- President Mamta Banerjee Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
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872. As per 2018, Shiromani Akali Dal Party is the Ans. (d): Chandra Shekhar Rao set up 'Telangana
regional political party of which state? Rastra Samiti' on the demand for a separate state called
(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Jammu & Kashmir Telangana. He is the first and current Chief Minister of
(c) Bihar (d) Punjab Telangana.
878. To which party in the political spectrum is the
Ans. (d): Shiromani Akali Dal is the regional political Revolutionary socialist party related?
party of Punjab state. Sukhbir Singh Badal is the
(a) Right wing (b) Medium way
Current President of Akali Dal. It was formed in year
1920, its election symbol is 'Scales'. Sardar Sarmukh (c) Left wing (d) Individualist
Singh Chubbal was the first president of Akali Dal. RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-II)
873. Which of the following is the leader of the Ans. (c): The left wing ideology lays emphasis on idea
Communist Party Marxist of India? such as freedom, equality, fraternity, rights, progress
(a) Ram Madhav (b) Sitaram Yechuri reform.
(c) Biplab Deb (d) Yogi Adiyanath 879. Which of the following political parties is
RRB Group-D 11-12-2018 (Shift-II) headed by Chardrababu Naidu?
Ans. (b): The leader of the Communist party of India is (a) Telugu Desham Party
Sitaram Yechuri. (b) Aam Aadmi Party
874. Shiv Sena is the regional political party of (c) All India forward Block
which state? (d) Asom Gana Parishad
(a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Rajasthan Ans. (a): Telugu Desham Party is a major political
RRB Group-D 11-12-2018 (Shift-II) party in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Its current
Ans. (b): Shiv Sena is the regional political party of president is Chandrababu Naidu.
Maharashtra. Its founder is Bala Sahab Thackeray (19 880. The political party of which state is Telugu
June 1966). Shiv Sena's election symbol is Bow and Desam Party?
Arrow.
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Odisha
875. Which political party of India strongly (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Karnataka
supports left wing politics such as the right to
work land for all and Globalization and
strongly opposed the Privatization and Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Liberalization? 881. Which political party was started by Telugu
(a) Communist Party of India (Marxist) actor Chiranjivi which was later merged into
(b) Bharatiya Janta Party the Indian National Congress?
(c) Shiv Sena (a) Andhra Pride Party
(d) Swarana Bharat Party (b) Telugu Desam Party
RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-II) (c) Praja Rajyam Party
Ans. (a): The Communist Party of India strongly (d) Nava Nirman Party
supports leftist politics such as the right to work, land RRB ALP & Tec. (10-08-18 Shift-I)
for all, Globalization. It strongly opposes neo-liberal Ans. (c): Praja Rajyam Party was a political party in
policies such as Privatization and Capitalization. Andhra Pradesh which was founded by Telugu Film
876. When did N.T. Rama Rao established the Telugu Actor Chiranjivi on 26 August 2008. On 6 February
Desam Party? 2011 the party was officially merged with the Indian
(a) 29 March 1962 (b) 29 March 1982 National Congress.
(c) 29 March 1985 (d) 29 March 1975 882. Which was the political party in power after
RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-II) the National Emergency?
Ans. (b): The Telugu Desam Party is a regional Indian (a) Congress (b) BSP
political party active in the southern states of Andhra (c) Janata Party (d) CPI
Pradesh and Telangana. The party was founded by N.T. RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-II)
Rama Rao on 29 March, 1982.
Ans. (c): The political party that came into power after
877. Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao is the leader the National emergency was the Janata Party. After the
of which political party? Emergency (1975-1977) enforced by Prime Minister
(a) Telangana praja Samiti Indira Gandhi, a new party Janta Party was formed by
(b) Praja Rajyam Party merging the major political parties of India including
(c) Telugu Desham Party the Jana Sangh Janata Party led the Government of
(d) Telangana Rashtra Samiti India from 1977 to 1980, the first non-Congress PM
RRB Group-D 22-10-2018 (Shift-III) was Mr. Morarji Desai.
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883. Which political party is in power in West Ans. (d): The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is
Bengal? an Indian Political Alliance made up of centre-right
(a) Trinamool Congress political parties and led by BJP. It was founded in 1998
(b) DMK and currently NDA has 25 member parties.
(c) TDP 889. E. Madhusudan leads which of the following
(d) Indian National Congress regional political Party?
RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-III) (a) Pattali Makkal Kachi
Ans. (a): All India Trinamool Congress was established (b) All India NR Congress
by Mamta Banerjee on 1 January 1998. The election (c) Rashtriya Janta Dal
symbol of this party is Jora Ghas Phul. TMC currently (d) All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
won a total of 21 out of 543 seats in the 17th Lok RRB Group-D 16-10-2018 (Shift-I)
Sabha. Ans. (d): AIADMK is an Indian regional political party
884. Which of the Indian National political party is in the state of Tamil Nadu. E. Madhusudan is the
headed by Mamta Banerjee? president of AIADMK since 2010. AIADMK is
(a) Indian National Congress Dravidian party founded by M.G. Ramachandran at
Madurai on 17 October 1972.
(b) Bahujan Samaj Party
(c) All India Trinamool Congress 890. Which of the following Indian political parties
is headed by Omar Abdullah?
(d) Nationalist Congress Party
(a) J & K National Conference
(b) J & K National Panthers Party
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. (c) J & K State Conference
885. C.F. Thamas has led which the following (d) J & K People's Democratic Party
political parties in the Indian state? RRB Group-D 19-09-2018 (Shift-II)
(a) National Peoples Party Ans. (a) The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference is
(b) Hill state people's democratic party a regional political party in the Indian Union Territories
(c) Indian National Lok Dal of J & K and Ladakh. Omar Abdullah became the 11th
(d) Kerala Congress (M) and the youngest Chief Minister of the State of Jammu
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-II) and Kashmir. He was born in Britain.
Ans. (d): Kerala Congress (M) is a state level political 891. When was the Aam Aadmi Party founded?
party in the state of Kerala. It was formed in 1979 by (a) 2010 (b) 2011
the M Mani after separation from Kerala congress. (c) 2012 (d) 2013
886. Biju Janta Dal is the regional political party of RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
which state? Ans. (c): Aam Aadmi party was formed in Delhi on 26
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Sikkim November 2012. Its headquarters is located in New
(c) Odisha (d) Punjab Delhi. The election symbol of this party is broom.
RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-II) 892. Who founded the political party Dravida
Ans. (c): Biju Janta Dal is a political party in the Indian Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)?
state of Odisha, founded and led by Naveen Patnaik the (a) M. Karunanidhi
current Chief Minister of Odisha and the son of Biju (b) M.G. Ramachandran
Patnaik. It was founded on 26 December 1997. (c) C.N. Annadurai
887. Political leader Naveen Patnaik belongs to (d) C. Rajagopalachari
which of the following Indian state? RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Odisha Ans. (c): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a political
(c) West Bengal (d) Assam party in India particularly in the state of Tamilnadu and
Union territory of Pondicherry. This party was founded
by C.N. Annadurai with the ideology of democratic
Ans. (b): Naveen Patnaik is the current Chief Minister Socialism and Secularism. The party's election symbol
of Odisha and famous political leader. Naveen Patnaik is the rising sun.
is the first Chief Minister of Odisha to become Chief
893. Political leader Neetish Kumar is from which of
Minister for the fifth consecutive terms. the following India state?
888. What is the full form of NDA? (a) Uttarakhand (b) Uttar Pradesh
(a) National Defence Alliance (c) Bihar (d) Chhattisgarh
(b) National Demographics Alliance RRB Group-D 30-10-2018 (Shift-III)
(c) National Dravid Alliance Ans. (c): Neetish Kumar was born on 1 march, 1951 in
(d) National Democratic Alliance Bihar. Currently he is the Chief Minister of Bihar. His
RRB Group-D 29-10-2018 (Shift-III) political party is Janata Dal United.
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899. What is the national matto of India?
26. National Emblem (a) Satyamev Jayte (b) Vande Matarm
(c) Jai Jawan Jai Kisan (d) Jai Hind
894. Brahma Kamal is the state flower of which RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
state? Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Tripura (b) Himachal Pradesh 900. The national symbol of India is a model of the
(c) Sikkim (d) Uttarakhand Singh capital created by which emperor?
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-I) (a) Ashoka (b) Akbar
Ans. (d): 'Brahma Kamal' is the state flower of (c) Chandragupta (d) Ajatashtru
Uttarakhand. Brahma Kamal is known as the king of RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-III) Stage IInd
Himalayan flowers. The creator of universe - Lord Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
Brahma is considered to be the inspiration for the 901. In the State Emblem of India there is a quote
flower's name. saying 'Satyameva Jayate,' Which is inscribed
895. On which day did the Constituent Assembly in Devanagari script. This quote has been taken
adopt the National Flag of India? from:
(a) 26 January, 1947 (a) Mundaka Upanishad
(b) 26 November, 1950 (b) Mantrika Upanishad
(c) 15 August, 1947 (c) Katha Upanishad
(d) 22 July, 1947 (d) Adhyatma Upanishad
Ans. (d) The Constituent Assembly adopted the draft Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
of the national flag on 22 th July, 1947. The National 902. The Sanskrit word 'Satyamev Jayate' is
flag has three horizontal stripes, saffron at the top, derived from which Upanishad?
white at the middle and dark green at the bottom. The (a) Mundaka Upanishad (b) Jain texts
length and width ratio of the flag is 3:2. There is a (c) Tripitaka (d) The Bible
dark blue wheel in the middle of the white band RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
which has 24 spokes. RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
896. According to the Constitution, what should be Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
the Ratio between the length and width of the 903. In which of the following years did the new
tricolor? Indian Flag Code become effective?
(a) 3 : 2 (b) 3 : 1 (a) 2014 (b) 1950
(c) 2 : 1 (d) 4 : 3 (c) 1975 (d) 2002
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Ans. (d): The Indian Flag Code is a set of laws,
897. Which Indian state has declared Mallkhamb as practices to hoist National Flag of India. The Indian
its state sport ? Flag Code 2002 became effective from January 26,
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Haryana 2002. It is divided into three parts. To Hoist the
National Flag of India is a fundamental right under
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Uttar Pradesh
Article-19(1) of the Indian constitution.
904. The National Tree of India is:
Ans. (a): The name Mallakhamb derives from the terms (a) Banyan (b) Mango
Malla, meaning wrestler and Khamb means a pole. (c) Sal (d) Peepal
Wrestling pole refers to a traditional training implement RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
used by wrestlers. On April 9, 2013 the Indian state of Ans. (a): Title National Symbols
Madhya Pradesh declared Mallakhamb as its State National Flag - Tiranga
Sport. National Anthem - Jana Gana Mana
898. When was the National Emblem of India National Calendar - Saka Calendar
adopted by the Government of India? National Song - Vande Mataram
(a) 15 August, 1947 (b) 14 August, 1947 National Fruit - Mango
(c) 26 January, 1950 (d) 20 August, 1950 National River - Ganga
National Animal - Royal Bengal Tiger
RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist National Tree - Indian Banyan
Ans. (c): The National Emblem of India is an National Aquatic Animal - Ganges River Dolphin
adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. It National Bird - Indian Peacock
was adopted on 26th January, 1950. Below the National Currency - Indian Rupee
representation of the Lion Capital, the words Satyameva National Reptile - King Cobra
Jayate is written in Devnagari script, which is also the National Heritage Animal - Indian Elephant
National motto of India. The words are a quote from National Flower - Lotus
Mundaka Upanishad and its translation is 'Truth alone National Vegetable - Pumpkin
Triumphs'. Oath of Allegiance - National Pledge
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905. When was 'Jana Gana Mana' officially 909. Which is the official bird of Andaman Nicobar
accepted as the national anthem of India by the island?
constituent assembly? (a) Great Hornbill (b) Wood Pigeon
(a) 24 January, 1950 (b) 26 January, 1950 (c) Indian Roller (d) Sooty Tern
(c) 26 January, 1949 (d) 27 December, 1911 RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b): Andaman and Nicobar Islands is situated in
Ans. (a): National Anthem of India- 'Jana Gana Mana' Bay of Bengal and is also a Union Territory of India.
was first sung on 27 December 1911 in the Calcutta Capital → Port Blair
session of Indian National Congress and was officially Establishment → 1956
accepted as the Indian National anthem by the High Court → Calcutta High Court
Constituent Assembly on 24 January 1950. Official bird → Wood pigeon
906. Who is popular for designing the Indian Flag? Official animal → Dugong
(a) Pingali Venkayya 910. As per flag code of India 2002, What should be
(b) Lala Hansraj the position of the Indian flag when it is
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak displayed along with flags of other countries in
(d) Mahatma Gandhi a straight line?
RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) In the middle (b) Extreme right
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) Extreme left (d) Any where in the row
Ans. (a): Pingali Venkayya was an Indian freedom RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
fighter. He was a staunch follower of Mahatma Gandhi Ans. (b): Flag code of India (2002) has been divided
and the designer of the flag on which the Indian into three parts. Part - I of the code contains general
National Flag was based. Gandhi then asked Venkayya description of the National flag. Part II of the code is
to design a fresh one at the National Congress Meeting devoted to display of the National flag by member of
in 1921 Public, Private and educational institutions etc. Part - III
He proposed that the flag has tri colour such as white, is related to display of National flag by central and state
green and saffron. It will show the unity of Hindu and government and their agencies. When National flag is
Muslim community. displayed in a straight line with flag of other countries,
it shall be on the extreme right.
907. Who designed the National Flag of India?
(a) Ram Prasad Bismil 911. What does the Ashoka Chakra represent in the
(b) Pingali Venkayya Indian Flag?
(c) Tatya Tope (a) Wheel of prosperity (b) Wheel of Right
(d) Dr. Maghfoor Ahmed Ajazi (c) Wheel of peace (d) Wheel of Religion
RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB JE - 26/05/2019 (Shift-III)
Ans. (b): The National Flag of India was designed by Ans. (d): Ashoka Chakra represents wheel of the law of
Pingali Venkayya. He was an Indian freedom fighter Dharma. It is a representation of constant movement
from Andhra Pradesh.The National Flag of India was and progress. Ashoka Chakra has 24 Spokes.
accepted in its present form during a meeting of the 912. Lotus is the state flower of which state?
Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947. The (a) Odisha (b) Punjab
National Flag is known as Tiranga in Hindi and it (c) Manipur (d) Karnataka
consists of three colors and Ashoka Chakra in its RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-III)
middle. Three colors represent: Ans. (d): Lotus is the state flower of Karnataka
• The Saffron colour-Courage and Sacrifice Haryana and Jammu Kashmir state of India.
• White – Truth, Peace, and Purity 913. What is the state Flower of Jharkhand?
• The Green Colour-Prosperity, Ashoka Chakra (a) Rose (b) Palash
represents the Laws of Dharma. (c) Orchid (d) Lotus
908. Which of the following states has the giant RRB Group-D 01-10-2018 (Shift-III)
squirrel as its state animal? Ans. (b): The state flower of Jharkhand and Uttar
(a) Maharashtra (b) Haryana Pradesh is Palash.
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Goa 914. The Rhododendron Flower is the state flower
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist of which state?
Ans. (a):Indian State Animal- (a) Tripura (b) Nagaland
State State Animal (c) Telangana (d) Sikkim
Maharashtra Indian Giant Squirrel RRB Group-D 24-10-2018 (Shift-II)
Haryana Blackbuck Ans. (b) Rhododendron is the state flower of Nagaland.
Himachal Pradesh Snow leopard Tripura's state flower-Nagkesar
Goa Gaur Telangana's state flower - Ranawara
Uttar Pradesh Swamp Deer. Sikkim's state flower - Nobel orchid
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915. Which is the state animal of Andhra Pradesh? 920. Who is considered the National Sport of India?
(a) Great Indian Bustard (a) Field Hockey (b) Cricket
(b) Bull (c) Chess (d) Kabaddi
(c) Black Buck RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) A horned rhinoceros Ans. (a): India's National Sport is Hockey.
RRB Group-D 03-10-2018 (Shift-I) 921. Who is the author of the National Anthem of
Ans. (c): The state animal of Andhra Pradesh is Black India?
Buck. It is an antelope native to Pakistan, India and (a) Ravindra Nath Tagore
Nepal. There is a ban on hunting of black deer under the (b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Article of Wildlife Conservation Act of 1972 in India. (c) Pydimari Venkata Subba Rao
916. Which of the following is the state animal of (d) Pingli Venkayya
Andhra Pradesh? RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) A horned rhinoceros (b) Black buck
Ans. (a): Ravindra Nath Tagore is the author of the
(c) Bull (d) Cow
national anthem of India. Jana, Gana, Mana is the
National Anthem of India.
917. What is the National aquatic animal of India?
(a) Ganges Shark Fish 27. Planning Commission/NITI Aayog
(b) Indian star Turtle
(c) Ganges River dolphin Fish 922. Who was the first Deputy Chairman of the
(d) Golden Manasir Planning Commission of India?
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I) (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans. (c): The Ganges river dolphin is found in parts of (b) Gulzarilal Nanda
the Ganges Meghna - Brahmaputra and Karnaphuli - (c) KC Neogy
Sangu river system in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The (d) Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel
Gangetic River dolphin is India's National aquatic RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III)
animal and is popularly known as Susu. It is classified Ans. (b): Gulzarilal Nanda (17-02-1953-21-09-1963)
under schedule-1 Wildlife Protection Act 1972. was the first Deputy Chairman of the Planning
Note: (5th October is celebrated as a National Dolphin commission of India.
Day in India) He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest
918. Who wrote the National song of India? civilian award in 1997.
(a) Ravindra Nath Tagore 923. Who among the following was the chairman of
(b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Planning Commissions when the First Five
(c) Mohammad Iqbal
Year plan was started?
(d) Chitragupta
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Harendra Coomar Mookerjee
(c) Rajendra Prasad
Ans. (b): The National song of India is Vande Mataram
which is composed in Sanskrit by Bankim Chandra (d) Jawahar Lal Nehru
Chatterjee. It was a source of inspiration for the RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-I)
revolutionaries in the freedom struggle, it was first sung Ans. (d): The planning commission in India was set up
in the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress by a Resolution of the government of India in March
in 1896 while India's National anthem was written by 1950. It was chaired by India's Prime Minister.
Nobel Laureate Ravindra Nath Tagore. Therefore when first five Year plan started in 1951, Pt.
919. What is the Indian Flag code 2002? Jawaharlal Nehru was the Chairman of Planning
(a) A compilation of executive Instructions Commission.
(b) Statutory in Nature 924. Who among the following is the head of
(c) Not for the General public Nuclear Command Authority, NITI Aayog,
(d) Is for the use of the president and Governors Appointments Committee of the Cabinet,
of India Department of Atomic Energy, Department of
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Space and Ministry of Personnel, Public
Ans. (a): The Indian Flag code is the instructions given Grievances and Pensions?
to hoisting and using the Indian Flag. This code was (a) Vice President (b) Chief Minister
created in 2002. The flag code has been implemented (c) Prime Minister (d) President
since 26 January 2002. RRB Group-D– 29/08/2022 (Shift-I)
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Ans.(c) : The Prime Minister is the head of Nuclear 930. Who is the Chairman of the NITI Ayog?
Command Authority, NITI Aayog, Appointments (a) The Prime Minister
Committee of the cabinet, Department of Atomic (b) The Vice President
Energy, Department of Space and Ministry of (c) The Finance Minister
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
(d) The President
925. Who among the following was the Prime RRB Group-D 18-09-2018 (Shift-III)
Minister of India during the Eighth Five - Year
Plan? RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) PV Narasimha Rao (b) Manmohan Singh Ans. (a): The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-Officio
(c) Chandra Shekhar (d) Rajiv Gandhi chairman of NITI Aayog.
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-II) NITI Aayog or the National Institution for
Ans. (a): PV Narasimha Rao's government executed the Transforming India is a Government of India policy
Eighth Five - Year Plan (1992 to 1997). During the 8th think-tank established by the Narendra Modi
five year plan the New Economic policy of India was government to replace the Planning Commission which
launched. followed the Bottom-up approach .
926. Planning Commission of India was set up in The Union Government of India announced the
year. formation of NITI Aayog on 1 January 2015.
(a) 1948 (b) 1951 931. Full form of NITI Aayog is-
(c) 1950 (d) 1949 (a) National Index of Transcending Indian
RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-II) (b) National Institution of transforming India
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) National Institution for Tracking Indians
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (d) National Institution for Transforming India
Ans. (c): The Planning Commission of India was set up RRB Group-D 22-09-2018 (Shift-I)
on March 15, 1950 by the government but on 1 January RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
2015, a Cabinet Resolution was passed to replace the
commission with the newly formed NITI (National
Institution for Transforming India) Aayog. Prime Ans. (d): National Institution for Transforming India is
Minister is the ex-officio chairman of NITI Aayog and the full form of NITI Aayog.
he/she used to be the ex-officio chairman of Planning 932. When was the Planning Commission of India
Commission too. It is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ dissolved by the Union Government of India?
of the Government of India, providing both directional (a) 2010 (b) 2014
and policy inputs. NITI Aayog also provides relevant
(c) 2000 (d) 2015
technical advice to the Centre and States. The Prime
Minister as its Chairman comprises Chief Ministers of RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
all States and Lt. Governors of Union Territories (UTs). Ans. (b): In 2014, Narendra Modi government decided
927. Who was the first Chairman of NITI Aayog to wind down the Planning Commission. It was
(a) Amitabh Kant (b) Arun Jaitley replaced by the newly formed NITI Aayog to better
(c) Arvind Panagariya (d) Narendra Modi represent the present needs and aspirations of people of
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist India.
Ans. (d): See of the above explanation. 933. Who is the chairman of the National
Development Council?
928. Which Institute did NITI Aayog Replace?
(a) Finance Commission (a) Vice President of India
(b) Law Commission (b) Prime Minister of India
(c) UPSC (c) Finance Minister of India
(d) Planning Commission (d) President of India
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b): The National Development Council is
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist presided over by the Prime Minister of India and
Ans. (d) See the explanation of the above question. includes all Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of all the
929. In which year was the National Human Rights States and Administrators of Union Territories and
Commission launched in India? Members of the NITI Aayog.National Development
(a) 1995 (b) 2012 council is an executive body, that was established by
(c) 2002 (d) 1993 the government on 6 August, 1952.
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 934. Who was the Prime Minister of India when
Ans. (d): In India, the Human Rights Commission was 'rolling plans' were introduced in India?
established in 1993. It is accessible to everyone without (a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (b) Indira Gandhi
any discrimination. The present chairman of the above (c) Rajiv Gandhi (d) Morarji Desai
commission is Arun Kumar Mishra. RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
260
Ans. (d): Morarji Desai was the Prime Minister of Ans. (b): On centre –state relations a commission
India when the 'Rolling Plans' (endless schemes) was had been setup by the Government of India named
launched. The Janta Government terminated the fifth Sarkaria Commission in the year of 1983.
five year plan in 1977-78 and launched its own sixth
five-year plan for the period 1978-83 and called it a Commission Related to Year
Rolling plan. It was ceased by Prime Minister of India, centre – state
Indira Gandhi on 1 April 1980. Relationship
935. Where is the headquarter of NITI Aayog? Administrative Reform 1966
(a) Jaipur (b) Chennai Commission (ARC)
(c) Bangalore (d) New Delhi Rajmannar Commission 1969
Anandpur Sahib 1973
Ans. (d) The headquarter of NITI Aayog is in New Resolution
Delhi.
936. When was the National Development Council West Bengal 1977
established? Memorandum
(a) 1954 (b) 1953 Sarkaria Commission 1983
(c) 1952 (d) 1956 Punchhi Commission 2007
RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-II) 940. Article 315 of the Constitution of India is
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-II) related to the :
Ans. (c): The National Development Council was (a) establishment of SSC
established on 1952. (b) establishment of NTA
937. The final approval of Five year plans in India is (c) establishment of NTA and SSC
done by:
(d) establishment of UPSC and SPSC
(a) Finance Ministry
RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-I)
(b) Planning Commission
(c) Reserve Bank of India Ans. (d): Article-315 of the Indian constitution provides
(d) National Development Council for the establishment of Public Service Commission for
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist the Union and a Public Service Commission for each
state.
Ans. (d): The final approval of Five year plans in
India is done by National Development Council. 941. In India_____ is/are governed by the provisions
of Section 29A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951.
28. Major Commissions and (a) appointment of dates for nominations, etc.
Constitutional Institutions (b) withdrawal of candidature
(c) general duties of chief electoral officers
938. The role of the ______is to recommend to the (d) registration of political parties
president as to measures needed to augment the
Consolidated fund of a State to supplement the RRB Group-D– 02/09/2022 (Shift-II)
resources of the Municipalities in the State on Ans. (d): Registration of Political parties is governed by
the basis of the recommendations made by the the provisions of section 29 A of the Representation of
Finance Commission of the State. the Peoples Act, 1951 as prescribed by the commission
(a) Comptroller and Auditor General of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of
(b) NITI Aayog Indian constitution.
(c) Finance Ministry 942. In 1993, the Government of India established
(d) Finance Commission an institution, the NHRC, to monitor the
RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II) violations of human rights. What is the full for
Ans. (d): As per the terms of Article 280(3)(bb), the of NHRC?
role of the Finance Commission is to recommend to the (a) National Human Rights Constitution
President as to measures needed to augment the (b) National Human Rights Committee
Consolidated fund of a State to supplement the (c) National Hindu Rights Commission
resources of the Panchayats in the State on the basis of
the recommendations made by the Finance Commission (d) National Human Rights Commission
of the State. RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-III)
939. On Centre-state relations a commission had Ans. (d): The National Human Rights Commission
been set up by the government of India named (NHRC) of India was established on 12 October, 1993.
Sarkaria Commission in the year The statute under which it is established is the
(a) 1984 (b) 1983 protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 as
(c) 1980 (d) 1981 amended by the protection of human Rights
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-I) (Amendment) Act, 2006.
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943. The Finance Commission of India is set up Ans. (c): Constitutional bodies in India are established
under ______. and mentioned by the Constitution of India. They get
(a) Article 280 (b) Article 277 there authority and power from Constitution itself. Any
(c) Article 265 (d) Article 288 change in these bodies functioning and working
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-I) mechanisms require an amendment to the Constitution.
Ans.(a) : The Finance Commission of India is set up Election Commission of India, Union Public Service
under Article 280. Finance commission is a Commission, Attorney General of India, Comptroller
constitutional body that defines financial relationship and Auditor General of India, SC and ST Commission
between the central government and the state and OBC Commission etc are the Constitutional bodies.
government. It came into existence on 22nd November
1951 and its chairman was Kshitish Chandra Neogy. 949. Which of the following is NOT a constitutional
Nand Kishore (N.K) Singh is the chairperson of current body of the Government of India?
15th Finance commission. (a) Comptroller and Auditor General
944. The Finance Commission is a constitutionally (b) NITI Aayog
mandated body, set up under Article –––––– of (c) Election Commission
the constitution of India. (d) Union Public Service Commission
(c) 280 (d) 288 Ans. (b): NITI Aayog was established on 1st January,
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I) 2015 replacing erstwhile planning commission. It is an
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. executive body, created with an aim of promoting
945. The first Finance Commission was established cooperative federalism, based on bottom up approach,
in: by working as a Thinktank for the government.
(a) 1952 (b) 1949 950. In January 2018, the Telangana government
(c) 1950 (d) 1951 formed the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-II) Tribes commission. Who will be the chairman
Ans. (d): The First Finance commission was constituted of Commission?
via Presidential order dated 22.11.1951 under the (a) Sunkapaka Devaiah (b) Sirkonda Mandal
chairmanship of Shri K.C. Neogy on 6th April, 1952.
Fifteen Finance Commissions have been constituted so (c) Kursem Neela Devi (d) Errolla Srinivas
far at intervals of five years. RRB Group-D 23-10-2018 (Shift-II)
946. The First Finance Commission was constituted Ans. (d): In January 2018, the Telangana government
via Presidential Order dated 22.11.1951 under formed the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
the chairmanship of ______. commission and the chairman of this commission was
(a) YV Reddy (b) KC Neogy Errolla Srinivas.
(c) Vijay kelkar (d) C Rangarajan 951. What was the name of the committee appointed
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-III) to identify the creamy layer in the OBC
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. category, which submitted its report in 1993
947. N.K. Singh became the Chairman of which and was accepted?
Finance Commission of India? (a) Dr. K.M. Munshi Committee
(a) 19th (b) 17th (b) J.V. Malkar Committee
(c) 13th (d) 15th (c) Ram Nandan Committee
RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-I) (d) Swaran Singh Committee
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II)
948. Which group of organization/institutes is an Ans. (c): The three- member committee appointed to
example of Constitutional bodies in India? identify the creamy layer in the OBC category was the
(a) National Human Right Commission, National Ramanandan Committee (1992 AD), which submitted
Commission for Minorities, Election its report in 1993 and his report was accepted. The term
Commission of India 'creamy layer' was introduced by the Sattanathan
(b) Comptroller and Auditor General of India, commission in 1971 which directed that the 'Creamy
National Human Right Commission, Election
layer' should be excluded from the reservation (quotas)
Commission of India
of civil posts. It was also identified later by justice Ram
(c) Election Commission of India, Attorney
General of India, Union Public Service Nandan Committee in 1993.
Commission 952. Article 280 of the Constitution of India deals
(d) National Commission of India, Securities and with---------.
Exchange Board of India, Attorney General (a) Privacy (b) Finance Commission
of India (c) Education (d) Equality
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Ans. (b): The Finance Commission is constituted by the 957. Which of the following is NOT related to
President under Article 280 of the Constitution, mainly Centre- State relations in India?
to give its recommendations on distribution of tax (a) Rajamannar Committee
revenues between the Union and the States and amongst (b) Sarkaria Commission
the States themselves. (c) Punchhi Commission
953. Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to: (d) Kothari Commission
(a) Examine the feasibility of replacing the RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
existing multiple taxes by an integrated Ans. (d): Kothari Commission was constituted on 14
Goods and Services Tax (GST) July, 1964 under the chairmanship of Dr. D.S. Kothari
(b) Recommend measures to clear backlog of with 17 members, which is known as National
cases in courts Education Commission 1964.
(c) Examine the relationship and balance of the 958. Which of the following is a NOT a
power between state and central governments Constitutional body of India?
and suggest changes (a) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(d) Make recommendations regarding reservations (b) Election Commission of India
in civil services and posts (c) Central Information Commission
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (d) State Public Service Commission
Ans. (c): Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
examine the relationship and balance of the power Ans. (c): Bodies that are not formed by the
between state and central governments and suggest government's action and are not mentioned in the Indian
changes. The Commission was headed by Ranjit Singh Constitution are called non-constitutional bodies. They
Sarkaria (Retired judge of SC) and other members of include the National Human Rights Commission, NITI
the committee were- Shri B. Shivaraman, Dr. S.R. Sen, Aayog, National Development Council, State Human
Rama Subramaniam. The final report contained 247 Rights Commission, State Information Commission,
specific recommendations. Lokpal and Lokayuktas, Central Information
Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation, and
954. Which commission was appointed in 1983 to
Central Vigilance Commission. Constitutional bodies
oversee the centre and state relation in India? are those bodies which are mentioned in the Indian
(a) Punchhi (b) Shri Krishna Constitution and they include- Finance Commission,
(c) Sarkaria (d) Dhar Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Union Public
RRB Group-D 27-11-2018 (Shift-I) Service Commission, Election Commission, State
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. Public Service Commission, National Commission for
SCs, National Commission for STs, Attorney General
955. Which of the following was concerned with
of India, Advocate General of State, and Special Officer
center-state relations?
for linguistic minorities.
(a) Thakkar Commission
959. Which committee was appointed in November
(b) Srikrishna Commission
1944 by the Standing Committee of the Non-
(c) Sarkaria Commission Party Conference to examine the communal
(d) Malimath Committee question in a judicial framework following the
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist breakdown of the Gandhi-Jinnah talks on
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. communal problem :
956. Which one of the following committees in India (a) Sapru Committee
is related to Tax reforms? (b) Patel Committee
(a) Raja Chelliah Committee (c) Zakir Hussain Committee
(b) Anand Sinha Committee (d) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
(c) Ghosh Committee RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) Meera Seth Committee Ans. (a): The constitutional proposals of the Sapru
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Committee commonly referred to as the Sapru
Committee Report, was published in 1945 to resolve
Ans. (a): The government of India set up a high
issues pertaining to minorities. It was prepared by a
powered committee in August 1991, under the committee appointed by the Non-Party Conference in
chairmanship of the Dr. Raja J. Chelliah, to make November, 1944. The report rejected the Muslim
recommendations for a comprehensive reform of the League's demand for Pakistan. Point to be noted is that,
system of central taxes. It was called the Tax Reforms the Gandhi-Jinnah talks of 1944 had failed and many
Committee. anticipated a civil war.
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960. When was the State Reorganisation Ans. (d): Alok Rawat IAS officer of Sikkim cadre former
Commission formed in India? secretary of water resources 1977 Batch was appointed as
(a) 1953 (b) 1951 the first male member in the National commission for
(c) 1950 (d) 1952 women. The National Commission for women was
established in January 1992 under the provision of the
RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist National Commission for Women Act 1990. NCW is the
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage Ist statutory body of the government of India.
Ans. (a): The States Reorganization Commission in 965. Who was appointed as the Chairman of the
India was constituted on 22 December 1953 under the first backward class commission in 1953?
chairmanship of justice Fazal Ali. Three members of (a) Kaka Kalekar (b) B.P. Mandal
this commission were Justice Fazal Ali, Hridaynath (c) V.P. Singh (d) P.V. Narsimha Rao
Kunzru and K.M. Panikkar. This commission submitted RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II)
its report in 1955. In 1956, the States Reorganization Ans. (a): The first Backward Class Commission was
Act was passed in the parliament. Under this act 14 formed in 1953 under the Chairmanship of Kaka
States and 6 UT's were created. Kalekar and Second backward class commission was
appointed on 20 September 1978 under the chairman
961. What was the purpose of the Dhar Commission ship of Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal. Note. Backward
and JVP committee? Class Commission is constituted by the President.
(a) To dispose of electoral making functions. 966. The Radcliff commission was appointed?
(b) To see the system of dividing the country's (a) To solve minority problems in India
states and union territories. (b) To implement the Freedom Bill
(c) To see the system of reorganization of states (c) To set the border between India and Pakistan
based on linguistic basis. (d) To investigate riots in East Bengal
(d) To see the system of restructuring of states RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
on the basis of administrative facility. Ans. (c): The Radcliff line became the border between
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-I) India and Pakistan after the partition of India on 17
Ans. (c): The formation of Dhar commission and JVP August 1947. The line was determined by the Border
committee was intended to see the practicality of commission set up under the chairmanship of Radcliff.
restructuring the states on the basis of language. The 967. Who was appointed as the chairman of the
JVP committee was formed in 1948. Jawaharlal Nehru, seventh pay commission?
Sardar Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya did not wanted (a) Ravindra Dholakia
the Reogranization of states on linguistic grounds in (b) Ashok Kumar Mathur
(c) Sushma Nath
their report.
(d) Mohan Kumar
962. Who is the Chairman of the National RRB Group-D 16-11-2018 (Shift-I)
Commission for Backward Classes? Ans. (b): Former Supreme Court Judge Ashok Kumar
(a) Thalloju Achary Mathur was appointed as the Chairman of the Seventh
(b) Bhagwan Lal Sahni Pay Commission on 4 February 2014. The pay
(c) Kaushalendra Singh Patel commission is constituted by the Government of India
to review the pay scale of its employees every 10 years.
(d) Sudha Yadav The first pay commission was formed in May 1946
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) under the Chairmanship of Srinivas Varadachariar.
Ans. (b): Dr. Bhagwan Lal Sahni was the current
Chairman of National Commission for Backward 29. Polity Miscellaneous
Classes when the question was asked.
963. Who is the Chairman of the 13th Finance 968. In which year was India's first National Air
Commission? Sports Policy (NASP) released by the Ministry
(a) N.N. Vohra (b) Bimal Jalan of Civil Aviation?
(c) C. Rangarajan (d) Vijay Kelkar (a) 2019 (b) 2021
(c) 2017 (d) 2022
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning)
Ans. (d): Vijay Kelkar was the Chairman of 13th
Ans.(d) : The National Air Sport policy (NASP) 2022
Finance Commission. lists 11 games under this category. These include
964. Who became the first male member of the aerobatics, aero modeling, rocketry, ballooning,
Indian women's commission? amateur, built and experimental air craft drones, gliding
(a) Arvind Kejrival (b) Manish Sisodia and power gliding. The policy was released by Ministry
(c) Prashant Bhushan (d) Alok Rawat of Civil Aviation and it aims to make India one of the
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-III) top Air Sports Nation by 2030.
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969. Which Indian state was the first to be carved (c) The Protection of Children from Sexual
out on the basis of language in the year 1956? Offences Act
(a) Gujarat (b) Andhra Pradesh (d) The Protection of Children from Sensual
(c) Punjab (d) West Bengals Offences Act
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II) RRB Group-D– 20/09/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b): Andhra Pradesh was first to be carved out on Ans. (c): The Protection of Children from Sexual
the basis of language on Nov. 1, 1956. In October 1953, Offences Act is the full name of POCSO Act. The
the government of India was forced to create the first POCSO Act has been enacted to protect children from
linguistic state known as Andhra Pradesh by separating offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and
the Telugu speaking areas from Madras State. In Dec. pornography and provide for establishment of special
1953 Government of India appointed a three member courts for trial of such offences and related matters and
states reorganization commission which submitted its incidents. POCSO Act was passed in the year 2012.
report in 1955 and later in 1956 Andhra Pradesh was 974. In which year was the Protection of Children
separated officially. from Sexual Offenses Act passed ?
970. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal (a) 2012 (b) 2013
Commission (NCDRC) was established in the (c) 2011 (d) 2014
year ______under the Consumer Protection
Act of 1986.
(a) 1987 (b) 1995 Ans.(a) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) 1991 (d) 1988 975. The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II) was passed by the Parliament of India in which
of the following years?
Ans. (d): The National Consumer Dispute Redressal
Commission or the NCDRC is a quasi-judicial (a) 2022 (b) 2021
commission established as per the provision of the (c) 2019 (d) 2018
Consumer Protection Act, 1986. It was established in RRB Group-D– 22/09/2022 (Shift-III)
1988. Ans.(a) : The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill
971. SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of was passed by the Parliament of India in April 2022. It
Indian Classical Music and Culture amongst intends to replace the identification of Prisoners Act,
Youth) is a non-political nationwide voluntary 1920. The draft bill aims to authorize the police for
movement founded in ____. taking measurements of convicts and other persons for
(a) 1970 (b) 1979 the purpose of identification and investigation of
(c) 1977 (d) 1973 criminal matters and to preserve these records.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I) 976. As notified by Government of India in July
Ans. (c): SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of 2022 Mission Vatsalya, in partnership with
Indian classical Music and Culture amongst Youth) is a states and districts, will execute a 24 × 7
non political nationwide, voluntary movement. This helpline service for children, as defined under
society was founded in 1977 by Dr. Kiran Seth at IIT Juvenile Justice Act, ________.
Delhi. (a) 2013 (b) 2017
972. Who among the following was the first elected (c) 2010 (d) 2015
President of the Central Legislative Assembly RRB Group-D– 15/09/2022 (Shift-III)
in 1925? Ans. (d): Mission Vatsalya in partnership with states
(a) Subhash Chandra Bose (b) Vithalbhai Patel and districts will execute a 24 × 7 helpline services for
(c) Motilal Nehru (d) Bhagat Singh children, as defined under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II) Mission Vatsalya promotes family based non-
Ans. (b): In 1924, Vithalbhai J Patel was elected the institutional care of children in difficult circumstances
Member of the Central Legislative Assembly from based on the principle of institutionalization of children
Bombay city and became the Deputy Leader of the as a measure of last resort. 'Mission Vatsalya' subsumed
Swaraj Party. On 22 August 1925, he was elected the the erstwhile child protection scheme. In 2023-24, Rs.
President of the Central Legislative Assembly on the 1472 crore has been allocated to the scheme, an increase
retirement of Sir Frederick Whyte. He was the first of 34% over the revised estimates of 2022-23.
Indian to have ascended to that exalted position. 977. The Constitution divided the powers between
973. What is the full name of The POCSO Act? the Centre and the States in the terms of
(a) The Prevention of Children from Serious ______lists.
Offences Act (a) 4 (b) 3
(b) The Prevention of Children from Sexual (c) 2 (d) 5
Offences Act RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-I)
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Ans. (b): The Constitution divided the powers between (a) The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2021
the centre and the state in terms of three lists namely (i) (b) The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021
Union List (ii) State List (iii) Concurrent List. (c) The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
978. The Lok Sabha passed the Family Courts' Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Amendment Bill in______ . (d) The Prohibition of Child Marriage
(Amendment) Bill, 2021
(a) January 2021 (b) September 2021
(c) January 2022 (d) July 2022
Ans.(d) : The Prohibition of Child Marriage
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-III) (Amendment bill, 2021) was NOT passed by both
Ans.(d) : The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill was Houses of parliament of India during winter session
introduced in Lok Sabha on July 18, 2022. The Bill from 29 November 2021 to 22 December 2021.
amends the Family Courts Act, 1984. The Act allows The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 21 December
State governments to establish Family Courts. The 2021 while it is still pending in Rajya Sabha.
Central government is empowered to notify dates for 983. Which of the following keywords best defines
the Act to come into force in different states. The the existence of more than one level of
governments of Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland have government in the country?
set up Family Courts in their states under the Act. (a) Federalism
979. On which national festival is the National Flag (b) Deliberative democracy
of India hoisted by the Prime Minister at the (c) Dictatorship
Red Fort in old Delhi? (d) Totalitarianism
(a) Republic Day RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-I)
(b) Independence Day Ans.(a) : Federalism is a system of government in
(c) Gandhi Jayanti which the same territory is controlled by two levels of
(d) National Constitution Day government i.e. Central Government and State
Government. Example – United Sates.
984. Which of the following is not a prominent
Ans. (b): On 'Independence Day', the National flag of feature of Indian constitution?
India is hoisted by the Prime Minister at the Red Fort in (a) Establishment of Federalism
Old Delhi. (b) Fundamental Rights
980. On which day is a major national festival (c) Parliamentary form of Government
celebrated every year to commemorate the (d) Encouragement to Feudalism
enactment of the Constitution of India, which RRB Group-D– 26/08/2022 (Shift-III)
declared India to be a sovereign, democratic Ans.(d) : Encouragement to feudalism is not a
and republic state? 'Prominent' feature of Indian Constitution. Hence
(a) 26th January (b) 15th August establishment of federalism, fundamental rights and
rd
(c) 23 March (d) 2nd October parliamentary form of government are the main features
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-III) of Indian Constitution. The chief element of Feudalism
Ans. (a) : Every year in India, 26th January is present in both the Indian subcontinent and Europe was
the decentralization of power.
celebrated as major national festival to commemorate
the enactment of the Constitution of India, which 985. Between the ages of six and fourteen parents or
declared India to be a sovereign, democratic and guardians should provide opportunities for
republic state. their children's education. When did this
become a part of the right to education
981. Section 2(12) of The Juvenile Justice (Care and legislation?
Protection of Children) Act, 2015 defines a (a) 2009 (b) 2004
child as 'a person who has not completed ____ (c) 2008 (d) 2005
years of age'. RRB Group-D– 30/09/2022 (Shift-II)
(a) 12 (b) 15 Ans.(a) : Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
(c) 18 (d) 17 Education Bill, 2008 was passed in both Houses of
RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-I) Parliament in 2009. The law received President's assent
Ans.(c) : A person who has not completed the 18 years in Aug, 2009.
of age, under section 2 (12) of the Juvenile Justice (care 986. Article 279A is related to which of the following
and Protection of children) Act, 2015 is defined as a constitutional body :
child. This Act came into force from 15 January, 2016. (a) Finance Commission
982. Which of the following bills was NOT passed (b) Goods and Service Tax
by both Houses of Parliament of India, during (c) UPSC
Winter Session: 29 November 2021 to 22 (d) Election Commission of India
December 2021? RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (b): Article 279A of the Indian Constitution is 991. Which of the following features is correct
related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). This regarding the federal system of the Indian
article of the Constitution empowers the President to Constitution?
constitute a joint forum of the central and states namely (a) Dual Government
Goods and Services Tax Council. This council will (b) Equal representation of all states in the lower
make recommendations to the Union and the States on house of parliament
important issues related to GST like the Goods and (c) Equal representation of all states in the upper
Services that may be subjected or exempted from GST house of parliament
model, GST laws and principles that govern supply and (d) Dual citizenship
threshold limit. RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-II)
987. In which of the following year Indian Museum Ans. (a): Among the given options statement (b) and (c)
Act came into existence? are features of proportional representation. Single
Citizenship is a Unitary feature of Indian Constitution
(a) 1909 (b) 1915
and Dual government is the federal system of Indian
(c) 1921 (d) 1910 Constitution. The provision of federation with strong
RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-II) centre has been taken from Constitution of Canada.
Ans. (d): Indian Museum Act came in 1910, an act to 992. According to the Constitution of India, in
consolidate and amend the law relating to the Indian which of the following matters can only Union
Museum. Legislature make laws?
988. In context of Consumer Rights, what is the full (a) Trade and Commerce (b) Agriculture
form of COPRA? (c) Post and Telegram (d) Prison
(a) Consumer Protection Association RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-II)
(b) Consumer Protection Act Ans. (c): Seventh Schedule of Indian Constitution
(c) Consumer Protection Agency contains 3 lists viz. (i) State list, (ii) Union list and (iii)
(d) Consumer Protection Alliance Concurrent list. In Union list only Central Government
can make laws, on State list, State can make laws and in
concurrent list both State and Centre can make laws.
Ans. (b): The Consumer Protection Act (COPRA), was As post and telegram are under Union list so, only
an Act of Parliament of India which came into existence Union Legislature can make laws on it.
in 1986. It was passed to protect the interests of
993. Which of the following lies under the
consumers in India. It was replaced by the new jurisdiction of the Central Government?
Consumer Protection Act, 2019. (a) Cantonment Board (b) Municipal Board
989. On what date were the Consumer Protection (c) District Board (d) Town Area
(Direct Selling) Rules 2021 introduced by the RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-II)
Government of India? Ans. (a): Cantonment Board lies under the jurisdiction
(a) 25 December 2021 (b) 26 December 2021 of the Central Government. A Cantonment board is a
(c) 28 December 2021 (d) 24 December 2021 civic administration body in India under of the Ministry
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-I) of Defence. The board comprises elected members
Ans. (c): Consumer Protection (direct selling) Rules besides ex-officio and nominated members as per the
2021 were introduced by the Government of India on 28 Cantonments Act, 2006.
December 2021. The rules prohibit participation and or 994. Which feature of the Indian Constitution refers
promotion of pyramid schemes and money circulation to the existence of governments at the state and
schemes. Consumer Protection day in India is at the centre?
celebrated on 24th January, the same date on which (a) Fundamental rights
Consumer Protection Act 1986 got assent of President. (b) Parliamentary form of government
990. The first Municipal Corporation was set up (c) Federalism
during the British era in the former Presidency (d) Secularism
Town of .................... in 1688. RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-I)
(a) Madras (b) Calcutta Ans. (c): Federalism is a system of government in
(c) Bombay (d) Nagpur which power have been divided between the centre and
its constituent parts such as states or provinces. It is an
RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-II) institutional mechanism to accommodate two sets of
Ans. (a): The first Municipal Corporation was set up by politics, one at centre or national level and second at
the East India Company in Madras in 1687-88. A regional level. In Indian constitution, federalism feature
Municipal Corporation is a local governing body for refers to existence of governments at state level and at
cities, towns and villages. centre.
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995. Which mode of political organization unites Ans. (c): As of August 2022, the Maintenance and
separate states or other polities within an Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens act of 2007
overarching political system in a way that governs the financial security welfare and protection of
allows each to maintain its own integrity? Senior citizens. It requires children to provide
(a) Integrity (b) Federalism maintenance for their parents and the government to
(c) Sovereignty (d) Democracy provide old age homes and ensure medical care for
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-II) senior citizens.
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. 1000. Amdavad Municipal Transport Service is
996. Giving and receiving dowry in India is a India's largest Municipal Transport Service for
criminal offence. As of August 2022, the local conveyances. R.T.A. issued the permit to
criminal proceeding of enquiry and manage 29 routes for the bus-service to
investigation by the police and magistrate for Municipality of Amdavad in January .............
the offence is done under which Sections of the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973? (a) 1950 (b) 1941
(a) Sections 174 and 176 (c) 1947 (d) 1952
(b) Sections 182 and 185 RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-I)
(c) Sections 154 and 158 Ans. (c): Amdavad Municipal Transport Service is
(d) Sections 163 and 169 India's largest Municipal Transport Service for local
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-III) conveyance. R.T.A. issued the permit to manage 29
Ans. (a): Giving and receiving dowry in India is a routes for the bus-service to Municipality of Amdavad in
criminal offence. As of August 2022, the criminal January 1947. It is a voluntary service managed by
proceeding of enquiry and investigation by the police Amdavad Municipal Corporation under Bombay
and magistrate for the offence is done under Sections Provincial Municipal Corporation.
174 and 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1993. 1001. Which of the following language is spoken by
Dowry Prohibition Act which was enacted on 1st May, the people in the Union territories of Dadra
1961 intended to prevent the giving and taking of a and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
dowry.
(a) Gujarati (b) Tamil
997. Who among the following introduced the 'Anti-
(c) Malayalam (d) Bengali
Doping Bill' on 17 December 2021 in Lok
Sabha? RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-III)
(a) Kiran Rijiju (b) Nisith Pramanik Ans. (a): Peoples in the Union Territory of Daman and
(c) Anurag Thakur (d) RS Rathore Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli speaks in Gujarati
RRB Group-D 07-10-2022 (Shift-III) language.
Ans. (c): Current Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur, 1002. India has a .......... form of government.
Introduced "Anti-Doping Bill" on December 17, 2021 (a) oligarchy (b) communalism
in Lok Sabha to provide for the Constitution of National (c) monarchy (d) parliamentary
Anti-Doping agency as a statutory body for regulating RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-I)
anti-doping activities in sports. The "Anti-Doping Bill"
seeks to constitute NADA as a statutory body headed by Ans. (d): India has a parliamentary form of government
a Director General appointed by the Central which is a feature borrowed from Britain.
Government. 1003. Maulana Azad National Urdu University
998. Which state has become India's first State (MANUU) is a Central University established
Assembly to implement the National e-Vidhan by an Act of Parliament in ……… .
Application (NeVA) programme to become (a) 2000 (b) 1998
paperless in March 2022? (c) 2002 (d) 1991
(a) Nagaland (b) Kerala RRB Group-D 12-09-2022 (Shift-II)
(c) Maharashtra (d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans. (b): Maulana Azad National Urdu University
(MANUU) is a central University established by an Act
Ans. (a): Nagaland legislative Assembly (NLA) has of Parliament in 1998.
becomes the first in the country to have operationalised
the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) programme. 1004. Which of the following is incorrect with regard
to the unitary characteristics of Indian
999. As of August 2022, the Maintenance and
Constitution?
Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of
which year governs the financial security, (a) Strong Centre
welfare and protection of senior citizens? (b) Inequality of representation
(a) 2002 (b) 2014 (c) All-India Services
(c) 2007 (d) 2005 (d) Non-flexibility or rigidness of Constitution
RRB Group-D 11-10-2022 (Shift-III) RRB Group-D 30-08-2022 (Shift-II)
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Ans. (d): India is a federal system but with more tilt Ans. (d): The Right to Information (RTI) is an act of
towards a unitary system of government. Following are the Parliament of India which sets out the rules and
the unitary features of the constitution:- procedures regarding citizen's Right to Information. The
Strong Centre RTI Bill was passed by Parliament of India on 15 June
2005 and came into force with effect from 12 October
Emergency Provisions 2005.
Single Citizenship
1009. When was the RTI Act passed by the Indian
Integrated Judiciary Parliament and when did it get the Presidential
All-India Services assent?
No Equality of State Representation (a) November 2005, December 2005
Non-flexibility of the constitution is federal feature (b) September 2005, October 2005
not the unitary feature. (c) May 2005, June 2005
1005. Which among the following can be called a (d) August 2005, September 2005
consequence of federal character of the RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Government in India? Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Rights of people against other entitle 1010. In India, which of the following organisations is
alongwith state. NOT exempted from RTI Act ?
(b) Multi-level Government-Union, States and (a) Aviation Research Centre
local (b) Research and Analysis Wing
(c) Council of Ministers head by Prime-Minister (c) Competition Commission of India
(d) Three organs of Government-Legislature, (d) Intelligence Bureau
Executive and Judiciary. RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB Group-D 27-09-2022 (Shift-II) Ans. (c): Competition Commission of India (CCI) is not
exempted from RTI Act while Aviation Research
Ans. (b): The Constitution of India establishes a federal Centre, Research and Analysis Wing and Intelligence
system of government as it contains all the usual Bureau are exempted organization from RTI Act.
features of a federation i.e. dual administration, division The Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted by the
of power, written constitution, supremacy of Government of India in 2005.
constitution, rigidity of constitution, independent
1011. Which of the following is the first state of India
judiciary and bicameralism. Hence, federal form of to pass a law to curb Lynching cases?
Indian government can be called as multilevel
(a) Kerala (b) Manipur
government, union, state and local.
(c) Rajasthan (d) Odisha
1006. State Reorganisation Act was implemented in -
--------. RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) 1953 (b) 1958 Ans. (b): Manipur is the first state in India which
(c) 1954 (d) 1956 passed an Act against "Mob Lynching". In 2018, the
RPF Constable 05.02.2019 state legislature passed the bill. After that Rajasthan and
West Bengal became the next states to have such a law.
Ans. (d): The State Reorganisation Act 1956 came into
effect on 1st November 1956. The Act recommended 1012. Which was the first state to implement 10%
Organization of boundaries of the States based on reservation in government jobs and higher
Linguistic Lines. education for economically weaker sections?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Uttar Pradesh
1007. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (c) Gujarat (d) Madhya Pradesh
was enable creditors recovery money from RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
debtors. When did this law get the nod of the
President? Ans. (c): Gujarat has become the first state to provide
10 percent reservation in jobs and educational
(a) May, 2017 (b) May, 2018 institutions to the Economically Weaker Sections
(c) May, 2019 (d) May, 2016 (EWS) in the general category. It will be implemented
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist in all on going recruitment processes including where
Ans. (d): Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 only an advertisement has been published and a first
provides a time-bound individuals. It strengthens the stage of examination is yet to be held. 124th
provisions of the existing legislative framework to Constitutional Amendment passed in Parliament on the
last day of the winter session of Parliament allows for
provide a common plateform to all classes of creditors this quota.
and debtors for resolution of the problem of bankruptcy.
This code was signed by the President on 28 May, 2016. 1013. The national calendar based on the Saka Era,
with Chaitra as its first month, was adopted
1008. When did the RTI Act came into effect? from the year
(a) September 2005 (b) December 2005 (a) 1951 (b) 1959
(c) November 2006 (d) October 2005 (c) 1957 (d) 1947
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Ans. (c): In 1957 the Government of India recognized 1016. The movement for a separate Andhra was
the Saka Samvat as the national calendar of the country. called-
Saka Samvat is also called Shalivahan Samvat and is (a) Hamara Andhra movement
based on Solar Calculation. The Saka Samvat was (b) Azad Andhra movement
started by Kushan ruler Kanishka in 78AD. The first (c) Vishal Andhra movement
and last month of this calendar is Chaitra and Phalguna (d) Telugu Andhra movement
respectively. RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1014. _______ in India is an anti-corruption Ans. (c): The Vishal Andhra Movement was the
institution who can investigate on complaints movement for a united, greater Andhra for all Telugu
received from the person against speaking people in post independence India. The
maladministration by public authorities. movement was led by the communist party of India
(a) Lokpal (b) CBI under the banner of the Andhra Pradesh Mahasabha
(c) IB (d) STF which demanded the merger of all Telugu speaking
regions into a single state. The movement was
successful and under the States Reorganization Act, the
Ans. (a): The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1 November,
provided for the establishment of Lokpal for the Union 1956 merging of Hyderabad with Andhra Pradesh. This
and Lokayukta for States. These institutions are was the first state to be formed on linguistic base. The
statutory bodies without any constitutional status. They latest state is Telangana which was separated from
perform the function of an "ombudsman” and inquire Andhara Pradesh in June 2014.
into allegations of corruption against certain public 1017. The expression 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' became
functionaries and for related matters. It plays vital role popular in political vocabulary in India to
in combating Corruption and Maladministration by describe:
public authorities by investigating cases of corruption (a) Jaya Lal (b) Gaya Lal
committed at state level, and once proved, recommends (c) Durgesh Lal (d) Bipin Lal
action. Recently Pinaki Chandra Ghosh has been RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
appointed as the First Lokpal of India.
Ans. (b): The above term 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' was
1015. What is the meaning of 'Lokayukta' in the used by then MLA Virendra Rao for the Congress MLA
Constitution of India? 'Gaya Lal' who was elected in the first assembly
(a) A body created to look into the complaints election of Haryana. He changed his party thrice in a
made with respect to frauds in the financial forthnight from Congress to United Front back to
sector congress and then within nine hours to United Front
(b) A body operating at the central level to again. This incident later became a political joke.
investigate civil servant or politician with 1018. Who are the famous Indian women lawyers
respect to complaint made against them for who led the legal battle to strike Section 377 of
corruption the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?
(c) A body operating at the state level to (a) Menaka Gandhi and Aurundhati Roy
investigate an individual's complaint against (b) Karuna Nandi and Vrinda Grover
public servants or any politician with respect (c) Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju
to corruption (d) Menaka Guruswamy and Pinky Anand
(d) It is also called 'Ombudsman'. RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (c): Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju are
Ans. (c): Lokayukta is an anti-corruption authority or the lawyer who led the legal battle to strike Section 377
Ombudsman – an official appointed by the governor to of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
represent the interests of the public. The Administrative Section 377 of IPC → Unnatural offences – who ever
Reforms Commission headed by Late Morarji Desai in voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of
1966 recommended the setting up of the institution of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be
Lokayukta. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 punished.
commonly known as the Lokpal Act was passed by the 1019. Who said in the Constituent assembly debate
Parliament of India in December 2013. The Act on 27 August 1947, "I believe separate
provides for the appointment of a Lokayukta "to electrorates will be suicidal to the minorities."
investigate and report on allegations or grievances (a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
relating to the conduct of public servants." It is also (b) B. Pocker Bahadur
called for establishment of Lokpal at the Centre. The (c) R.V. dhulekar
Lokayukta is usually a former High Court Chief Justice (d) Govind Ballabh Pant
or former Supreme Court judge and has a fixed tenure. RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d): During the Constituent Assembly debate on Ans. (b): Trade Union Act came into force in 1926. The
separate electrorates for minorties. Govind Ballabh Pant Primary function of Trade Union Act 1926 was to
said, "I believe separate electrorates will be suicidal to protect the interests of workers against discrimination
the minorities." According to the Pant's view if they are and unfair labour practices and also provide them a
isolated from the majority they can never convert them blanket cover to stand up for their interests through the
self to a majority. The feeling of frustration will cripple formation of trade unions.
them. 1024. Who chaired the commission that drafted the
1020. When did an Indian Chief Minister hoist the Indian Penal Code which was enacted in 1860?
national flag on Independence Day for the first (a) Lord Curzon (b) Lord Hardinge
time (c) Lord Linlithgow (d) Lord Macaulay
(a) 15 August, 1950 (b) 15 August, 1947 RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) 15 August, 1974 (d) 15 August, 1977 Ans. (d): The draft of the Indian Penal Code of 1860
RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist was prepared by the first law commission chaired by
Ans. (c): Karuna Nidhi was the first Chief Minister to Thomas Macaulay in 1834 and was submitted to
hoist the National flag on 15 August 1974. Prior to this Governor-general of India council in 1835. IPC of 1860
only Governors hoisted the national flag on Republic is sub-divided into 23 Chapters comprises 511 sections.
Day and Independence Day. Karuna Nidhi wrote to the 1025. The first Lokpal Bill was introduced in the
PM Indira Gandhi demanded Governors and CMs hoist Indian Parliament in :
the flag on Republic day and Independence Day (a) 1968 (b) 1975
respectively which was accepted later. (c) 1965 (d) 1972
1021. Which of the following pairs of countries have RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
a two-party system? Ans. (a): The term "Lokpal" was coined by Dr. L.M.
(a) China and South Korea Singhvi in 1963. The first Jan Lokpal Bill was proposed
(b) Sri Lanka and Bhutan by Advocate Shanti Bhushan in 1968. A Lokpal is an
(c) India and Pakistan anti-corruption authority or body of "Ombudsman" who
represents the public interest in the Republic of India.
(d) United States of America and United
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act was passed in 2013. The
Kingdom
first country to have an ombudsman was Sweden.
1026. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill,
Ans. (d): A bi-party or two party system is a form of 2019 was introduced in Rajya Sabha by the
political system in which the voters have to elect in Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Amit Shah.
between two parties only. One will be in majority while When did this act of Parliament receive the
the other will be in opposition. The two party systems assent of the President ?
may be well seen in → USA, UK, Bahamas, Jamaica, (a) August 06, 2019 (b) August 09, 2019
Malta, etc. (c) August 05, 2019 (d) August 08, 2019
USA has two major political parties :– The Democrates
and the Republican and UK has two political parties :–
Conservative party and the Labour Party. Ans. (b): The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill,
2019 was introduced in Rajya Sabha on 5 August 2019
1022. When was the Anandpur Sahib Resolution by the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Amit Shah. The
passed? Bill provides for reorganisation of the state of Jammu
(a) 1973 (b) 1975 and Kashmir into the Union Territory of Jammu and
(c) 1980 (d) 1970 Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh. President Ram
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Nath Kovind on 9 August, 2019 gave assent to
Ans. (a): After peaceful measures failed (Check Punjabi legislation for bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir the
Suba Movement), Sikhs decided to make a draft of all two Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
demands in 1973, and was given the name 'Anandpur' came into, existence on 31 October 2019.
Sahib Resolution'. Some of the points were-reminded of 1027. Which of the following is NOT the character of
the Federal structure for Punjab, that Punjab should a proportional representation (PR) method of
have antimony to make its own decisions, as promised election?
before the independence alongwith it removing casteism (a) The entire country is divided in one
from Punjab and helping the farmers by restricting the constituency
tax strategy etc. (b) By winning the election, the candidate gets a
1023. In which year the trade Union Act was passed majority of the votes
in India? (c) The voters vote for the candidate
(a) 1964 (b) 1926 (d) More than one representative could be elected
(c) 1911 (d) 1947 from one constituency
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Ans. (c): Proportional Representation (PR) refers 1030. Government of India accounts are kept in three
to electoral systems designed to approximate the ideal parts. Which of the following is NOT one of the
of proportionality in converting citizens' votes into three?
legislative seats. All PR systems require multimember (a) Consolidated Fund (b) Cooperative fund
constituencies. The degree to which a PR scheme (c) Public Account (d) Contingency Fund
approaches proportionality increases with the number of RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
representatives elected per constituency. In the most Ans. (b): Consolidated Fund of India- This is the
common form, list PR, electors vote for lists of most important of all accounts of the government.This
candidates designated by parties. Any of several fund is filled by Direct and Indirect taxes, loans taken
formulas allocate seats to parties, and parties select by the Indian government, returning of loans/interests of
loans to the government by anyone/agency that has
winning candidates from their lists according to taken it. The government meets all its expenditure from
predetermined rankings. this fund.The government needs parliamentary approval
1028. When was the Indian Official Secrets Act to withdraw money from this fund.The provision for
passed which restricted the freedom of the this fund is given in Article 266(1) of the Constitution
press? of India. Each state can have its own Consolidated Fund
(a) 1907 (b) 1904 of the state with similar provisions.The Comptroller and
Auditor General of India audits these funds and reports
(c) 1903 (d) 1905 to the relevant legislatures on their management.
RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Contingency Fund of India- Provision for this fund is
Ans. (b): Traced back to the British Colonial rule in made in Article 267(1) of the Constitution of India. Its
India, the Indian Official Secrets Act (Act XIV) of corpus is Rs. 500 crores. It is in the nature of an imprest
1889 which later became the Indian Official Secrets (money maintained for a specific purpose). The Secretary
Act, 1904 with more stringent and unbending laws was of, Finance Ministry holds this fund on behalf of the
enacted during a period when the Indian Press had President of India.This fund is used to meet unexpected
fearlessly taken over to reveal the reality and dark side or unforeseen expenditure. Each state can have its own
of the British rule in India to the Indian masses and contingency fund established under Article 267(2).
whole world. The Indian Official Secrets Act, 1904 was Public Account - This is constituted under Article
266(2) of the Constitution. All other public money
enacted when Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India. (other than those covered under the Consolidated Fund
In 1923, this Act was further developed and the Indian of India) received by or on behalf of the Indian
Official Secrets Act (Act no. XIX of 1923) replaced it. government are credited to this account/fund.
This Act was held on to even after independence. The 1031. Who is known as the founder of Himachal
Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923, applies to Pradesh ?
government officials, government servants, citizens (a) Baba Kanshi Ram
framed with the charges of sedition, threatening the (b) Virbhadra Singh
integrity of the nation, spying, unlawful use of (c) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
government uniform, causing interventions in the armed (d) Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar
forces, and so on. RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
1029. Which of the following statements is related to Ans. (d): Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar is known as the
the Constitution of India is true? founder of Himachal Pradesh. He was the leader of
(a) Fundamental Rights are moral and political Indian National Congress and the first Chief Minister of
sanctions, but directives Principles are legal Himachal Pradesh. His untiring efforts was got
sanctions. Himachal the status of being declared the Eighteenth
(b) Fundamental Rights are justiciable, whereas state of the Union of India on 25th January, 1971.
Directive Principles of State are non- 1032. In which year the Anti-Defection Law was
justiciable. passed in India ?
(c) Fundamental Rights set social and economic (a) 1985 (b) 1986
(c) 1989 (d) 1976
democracy, while Directive Principles RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
establish political democracy.
Ans. (a): The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution
(d) Fundamental Rights promote the welfare of popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was
the community, while Directive Principles inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the
promote individual welfare. Constitution. ‘Defection’ has been defined as, “To
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist abandon a position or association, often to join an
Ans. (b): Fundamental Rights are justiciable whereas opposing group”. The anti-defection law was enacted
to ensure that a party member does not violate the
Directive Principles of State Policy are non- mandate of the party and in case he does so, he will lose
justiciable.Fundamental Rights are justiciable as they his membership of the House. The law applies to both
can be enforced legally by the courts if there is a Parliament and state assemblies. The Anti-Defection
violation. Directive Principles are not justiciable as they Law aims to prevent MPs from switching political
cannot be enforced by the courts if there is a violation. parties for any personal motive.
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1033. As a social reformer, Gandhiji believed that Ans. (a): The Indian state of Kerala does not recognize
Indians had to get rid of social evils. Which of Jews as a religious minority. Recently the state of
the following is NOT a social evil ? Gujarat has given religious minority status to the Jews
(a) Illiteracy (b) Child marriage living in the state. With this, Gujarat has become the
(c) Untouchability (d) Inflation third state in India to give the religious minority status
RRB NTPC 11.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist to Jews. Earlier, West Bengal and Maharashtra had
Ans. (d): As a social reformer, Mahatma Gandhi granted religious minority status to Jews.
believed that Indians would have to get rid of the many 1038. A civil servant is NOT allowed to become
evils prevalent in Indian society like untouchability, which of the following?
child marriage, plight of widows, denial of education of (a) Vice-Chancellor of a University
girls etc. Gandhi strongly opposed all these evils. He (b) Member of Parliament
said that these evils had made Hindu society in
(c) Cabinet Secretary
shambles.
(d) Private Secretary to Minister of the Union
1034. The organ of the government that primarily
looks after the implementation and
administration is called the: Ans. (b): The general meaning of Public servant is a
(a) Parliament (b) Legislature goverment official. An officer who is appointed for any
(c) Judiciary (d) Executive government business. A public servant is not allowed to
RRB NTPC 11.01.12021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist become a member of parliament, while he can become
the vice-chancellor of a university, the cabinet secretary
Ans. (d): The executive is the part of the government and the private secretary of a Union Minister.
that mainly performs the functions of implementation
and administration. There are mainly three parts of the 1039. Which of the following is NOT a correct
government– statement?
1. Legislature (a) Capital of Mizoram is Kohima.
2. Executive (b) The state of Telangana was formed on 2 June
3. Judiciary 2014.
The Legislative organ of the state makes laws, the (c) Sikkim is the least populous state in India.
Executive enforces them and the Judiciary applies them (d) Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area.
to the specific cases arising out of the breach of law. RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
1035. In the Unitary States, the ______ government Ans. (a): The capital of Mizoram is not Kohima but
performs all the governmental functions. Aizawl. Whereas Telangana state was formed on 2
(a) State (b) Local June, 2014 and Sikkim is the least populated state of
(c) Central (d) International India and Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms
RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist of area.
Ans. (c): In the Unitary States , the central goverment 1040. Which judgment laid the doctrine of Basic
performs all the governmental functions or a unitary Structure of the Constitution?
state is a state governed as a single entity in which the (a) Indra Sawhney Case
central government is ultimately supreme. In other (b) Shankari Prasad Case
hand, a Federal State is a union of states in which both (c) Golaknath Case
the federation and the member states embody the (d) Kesavananda Bharati Case
constitutive elements of the State: territory, citizens, and RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
legislative, executive and judicial power over them. Ans. (d): It was the Kesavananda Bharati case
1036. Which was the first state in India to have a (Kesavananda Bharati, vs State of Kerala Case, 1973)
communist government? that brought doctrine of “Basic Structure” into the
(a) West Bengal (b) Sikkim limelight. It held that the “Basic structure of the
(c) Kerala (d) Tripura Constitution could not be abrogated even by a
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist constitutional amendment”. The judgement listed some
Ans. (c): A Communist-led government under E. M. S. basic structures of the constitution as:
Namboodiripad resulted from the first elections for the • Supremacy of the Constitution
new Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1957, making him • Unity and Sovereignty of India
the first communist leader in India to head a popularly
• Democratic and republican form of government
elected government. It was the world first communist
government. • Federal character of the Constitution
1037. Among the following, which state of India does • Secular character of the Constitution
not recognize Jews as a religious minority? • Separation of power
(a) Kerala (b) Maharashtra • Individual freedom
(c) West Bengal (d) Gujarat It was a 13-judge Bench which was set up by the
RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Supreme Court, the biggest so far, to hear the case.
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1041. Which of the following taxes are NOT collected 1045. Which Indian chief minister's father was
by the union government? Maharaja?
(a) Profession tax and stamp duty (a) Chandra Babu Naidu (b) Devendra Fadravis
(b) Estate duty (c) K. Chandra Shekhar (d) Amrinder Singh
(c) Custom Duty RRB ALP & Tec. (09-08-18 Shift-II)
(d) Production Tax Ans. (d): Yadwinder Singh is the Father of Punjab's
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. He was the Maharaja
Ans. (a): The Indian Constitution elaborates of Patiala and also a former player of Indian Cricket
provisions regarding the distribution of revenues Team.
between the Union and the States by Article 268 to 1046. One of the most famous speech of president in
293 in Part XII dealing with the financial relations. American history, "The Gettysburg Address"
Professional tax is levied and collected by the state Name the American president who made the
government. The tax has to be paid by anyone who important speech?
earns an income through a profession. An example of (a) Abraham Lincoln (b) John. F. Kennedy
this would be doctors, engineers, those working for (c) Theodore Roosevelt (d) Jeorge Washington
IT companies, etc. The tax is calculated on the annual
income of the individual and paid every month. It can
also be paid once a year if the individual so choose Ans. (a): 'The Gettysburg Address' given by US
and is calculated based on the income slab. President Abraham Lincoln, which counts among the
Stamp duty rates differ in various states across the most memorable speech in the history of America. It
country as stamp duty in India, is a state subject. It is was given on the occasion of Dedication day of
levied on all legal property transactions. Stamp duty National soldier cemetery (19 November 1863).
is, therefore, a tax which is evident, as it were, of any 1047. What is the full form of IPC?
purchase or sale of a property between two or more (a) International Peace Code
parties. (b) Indian Peace Code
1042. In which year did King George-III establish the (c) Indian Penal Code
Supreme Court in Madras? (d) Information Punishment Code
(a) 1774 (b) 1857 RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
(c) 1757 (d) 1800 Ans. (c): The Indian Penal Code provides for the
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist definition and punishment of crimes committed by any
Ans. (d): The Supreme Court at Madras was citizen of the country inside India, but does not apply to
established by King George-III in 1800 and Supreme the Army of India. The IPC came into force in British
Court of Bombay was established in 1823. The Indian period in 1862.
High Court act 1861 established High Courts for 1048. What is the full name of IPC?
various province and abolished Supreme Court at
(a) International Payment Code
Calcutta, Madras and Bombay and also the Sadar
Adalat's in presidency towns. (b) Indian Public Code
1043. When was Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (c) Indian Penal Code
(GSDS) formed? (d) Indian Postal Code
(a) September 1984 (b) September 1986 RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) September 1985 (d) September 1987 Ans. (c): IPC stands for Indian Penal Code.
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 1049. Section 66A was in media controversy recently,
Ans. (a): GSDS → Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti To whom is this section Related?
is an organisation established in Sept, 1984. The main (a) Communa harmoney
objective of the Samiti is to foster the proliferation of (b) Sexual harraassment
Gandhian philosophy and policies. (c) Company Act
1044. Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code (d) Information Technology
(CrPC) empowers an executive magistrate to RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
prohibit an assembly of more than four persons Ans. (d) The Information Technology Act 2000 is an
in an area? act passed by the Indian parliament which came into
(a) Section 144 (b) Section 231 existence on 17 October 2000. It is divided into 13
(c) Section 357 (d) Section 111 chapters; it has 94 sections. It was again amended on 5
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist February 2009, under which there is a provision of
Ans. (a): Under the section 144 of the Code of Criminal Section 66A, this section is in relation to posting
Procedure (Cr.PC), the Executive Magistrate of any objectionable content on electronic devices. There is a
state or Union territory in India has the power to provision of 3 years sentence or a fine of 5 lakhs or both
prohibit the assembly of four or more people in a to the convicts. The Supreme Court has repealed it
specified Area. declaring unconstitutional.
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1050. Which state has first endorsed the center's 1056. What is the local name given to the parliament
triple Talaq draft bills? of Pakistan?
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan (a) Majlis (b) Majilis-E-Shoora
(c) Gujarat (d) Uttar Pradesh (c) Saeima-e-Majlis (d) Jatia Parliament
RRB Group-D 12-10-2018 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d): Uttra Pradesh has first supported the center's
Ans. (b): Majilis-e-Shoora (Parliament of Pakistan) is
Triple Talaq Draft Bill. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister
the highest legislative body at the federal level. There
Yogi Adityanath has agreed to the proposed bill
regarding triple Talaq endorsing the centre. are two houses of Parliament. The Lower house is the
Qaumi Assembly and the Upper house is the Senate.
1051. Which of the following is related to the triple
Talaq? 1057. Who is the official publisher and custodian of
(a) Education (b) Divorce the Gazette of India?
(c) Marriage (d) Dowry (a) Controller of Publication
RRB Group-D 06-12-2018 (Shift-II) (b) Secretary Home ministery
Ans. (b) Tripale Talaq is a form of divorce practiced in (c) Main Printing Controller
Muslims. Triple Talaq is also known as Talaq-e-biddat (d) Secretary publication Department
which means instant divorce. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
1052. The Indian Penal Code was drafted in 1860 Ans. (a): Controller of Publication is the official
under whose reign? publisher and custodian of the Gazette of India. It is an
(a) Lord Macaulay (b) Lord Clive authorized legal document of the Government of India.
(c) Lord Canning (d) Lord Cornwallis 1058. On 26 January 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad
hoisted the national flag on the stadium, which
Ans. (a) The Indian Penal Code was drafted in 1807 of was formerly called?
during the regime of Lord Macaulay. It was
(a) Chhatrasal (b) Irwin
implemented throughout India since 1862.
(c) Talcatora (d) Harbaksh Singh
1053. In which of the following countries the system
of federal gavernment is not applicable? RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
(a) USA (b) Australia Ans. (b): On 26 January 1950, the first Republic Day
(c) India (d) China celebrations were celebrated at the Irwin stadium (now
RRB Group-D 13-12-2018 (Shift-II) known as National stadium). This tradition started on
Ans. (d): Federal government is not applicable in Rajpath from 1955.
China. China has Unitary system, Unitary state is a 1059. Which security Force does not come under the
system of political organization in which most or all of Central Ministry of home affairs?
the governing power resides in centralized government. (a) Armed Border Force (SSB)
Example - United Kingdom, China, Japan, France etc. (b) Border Security Force
1054. Which of the following country is not a (c) Railway Security Force
republican country? (d) India-Tibet Border police Force
(a) India (b) UK RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) China (d) USA Ans. (c): Railway Security Force is one of the best
RRB Group-D 05-11-2018 (Shift-III) security forces in the country. It is administrated by the
Ans. (c): China is not a republic country among the given state. It does not come under the Central Ministry of
countries, because government is always formed by the Home Affairs. In December 2019, the Ministry of
Communist Party. In a democracy free and fair elections Railways renamed the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to
exist, and the party in power has equal chance of losing the Indian Railway Protection Force Service.
it.
1060. What is the political system known in
1055. Which of the following religious communities Afghanistan?
has been given minority status by the (a) Afghanistan Islamic state
Government of India on 30 January 2014? (b) Afghanistan Islamc Republic
(a) Sikh (b) Buddhist (c) Afghanistan Islamic Emirate
(c) Jain (d) Parsi (d) Afghanistan Islami government
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (c): On 23 October 1993 notification was issued Ans. (c): The political system in Afghanistan is known
by the government of India and five religious as Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
community, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi's 1061. How many princely state were there in India at
were notified a minior community. On 30th January the time of Independence?
2014, the Central government notified the Jain (a) 347 (b) 490
community as a miniorty under section 2(c) of the (c) 565 (d) 418
National Miniority Commission Act 1992. RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c): At the time of Independence, there were about 1067. Which of the statements regarding hoisting the
565 native princely states in India. Sardar patel was the Indian national flag is not true under the 26
Home Minister of India. 562 princely states had January 2002 Law?
voluntarily approved joining the Indian confederation (a) The flag is not intentionally allowed to fall to
except, Junagarh, Hyderabad and Kashmir. They were the ground
annexed in the following way- (b) Flag cannot be used for communal benefits
(a) Junagarh - By Military action (c) The tricolor can not be used like or festive
(b) Hyderabad- Operation Polo belt, flag
(c) Kashmir - Hari Singh Signed an Instrument of (d) Non- government citizens have no right to
Accession of J & K state hoist the flag their premises.
1062. Which was the largest native princely state RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)
before Independence?
(a) Hyderabad (b) Cochin Ans. (d): Before 2002, the common peple were allowed
(c) Travancore (d) Pudukotai to fly the tricolor only on Independence Day and
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Republic day. Indian flag code was amended on 26
Ans. (a): The largest princely state was Hyderabad January 2002 after which any citizen can hoist the flag
before Independence. After Independence Operation any day.
Polo was run to merge the princely state of Hyderabad 1068. Which country was mainly ruled by communist
into India. maoist parties?
1063. What does the period of India's mandate (a) USA (b) India
reflect? (c) UK (d) China
(a) The day before parttion RRB Group-D 12-11-2018 (Shift-I)
(b) The day before Independence Day Ans. (d): Communist maoist mainly work in China. It is
(c) The day after Republic Day also called Chinese Communist Party. It was founded in
(d) Independence Day to Republic Day 1921.
Ans. (d): The term of India's mandate reflects the 1069. Which of these following ministries of the
period from Independence day to Republic Day. The government of India formulates fiscal policy?
term of India's mandate is from 15 August to 26 (a) Human Resource Development
January. (b) Finance
1064. How many districts are in Uttar Pradesh? (c) Defense
(a) 79 (b) 73 (d) Home affairs
RRB Group-D 10-12-2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (b) Ministry of Finance of Government of India
Ans. (c) Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in prepares fiscal policy. Fiscal policy is the means by
India in which 17.35% of the total population of the which a government adjusts its spending level and tax
country resides. Uttar Pradesh, the fourth largest state in rates to monitor and influence a nation's economy.
India in terms of area. It has 75 districts.
1070. The provision of a quasi-federal form of
1065. Who was the writer of India's National Pledge? government for India was adopted from:
(a) Ravindra Nath tagore (a) Canada (b) Britain
(b) Bankim Chandra Chaterjee (c) Ireland (d) Russia
(c) Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(d) Pingali Venkayya Ans. (a): The provision of quasi-federal form in the
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist Indian constitution has been taken from Canada. In a
Ans. (c): Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao was a Telugu quasi-federal system, the distribution of powers
author who is best remembered as the composer of the between the centre and the states is not equal. India is
National Pledge of India. called a country with a quasi federal system because the
1066. Which is the first Indian state to pass the GST central machinery is more powerful than the state.
Constitutional Amendment Bill recently passed 1071. Which country has the longest written
by the parliament? constitution in the world?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) West Bengal (a) Russia (b) China
(c) Assam (d) Meghalaya (c) USA (d) India
RRB ALP & Tec. (29-08-18 Shift-III) RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c): Assam is the first state to pass the GST bill Ans. (d): The Constitution of India is the longest
(Good and Service Tax bill). GST bill has been written Constitution in the world. The original text of
approved by Assam Legislative Assembly on 12 August the Constitution contained 395 articles in 22 parts and
2016. Government of India has implemented GST since eight schedules. Currently the constitution of India
July 2017. GST has become the 122nd Constitutional contains 395 articles (445+ counting) in 22 parts and 3
Amendment Bill and the 101st Constitution sub parts. It also contains 12 schedules. Since its
Amendment Act. adopation in 1949, it has been amended 105 times.
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1072. In the context of the Constitution of India constitutional divison of power is established between
mark the inconsistent statement from given the national government which exercises authority over
statement? the whole national territory, and provincial governments
(a) It is a manual of India that exercise independent authority with in their own
(b) It has codified legal governance territories. India, Canada, US, Australia etc, are
organized on a federal basis. In India, this system was
(c) It reflects fundamental political values
taken from Government of India Act, 1935.
(d) It is not a legal document
1076. India is a republican country. What does
republic mean?
Ans. (d): Indian constitution was adopted and enacted (a) The ruler is the king or queen.
on 26 November 1949. Indian constitution is a manual (b) The ruler is the direct descendant of the king
and legal document of India. In this legal governance or queen.
has been codified, reflecting the fundamental values
(c) The head of the state is chosen indirectly by
Indian constitution is the world largest written
his people.
Constitution.
(d) The day when India became independent.
1073. A system of government where the power is RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
divided between a central authority and
Ans. (c): India is a Republican country. A Republic is a
various constituent units of the country is
country in which any person from the general public can
called:
occupy the highest post of the country. The concept of
(a) oligarchy (b) federalism
republic in the Indian Constitution is derived from
(c) democracy (d) monarchy
France.
1077. An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given
Ans. (b): Federalism is a system of government in below.
which the power is divided between a central authority Assertion (A): India is a democratic country.
and various constituent units of the country. Usually a Reason (R) : India has its own Constitution.
federation has two levels of government one is the
Choose the right option.
government for the entire country and other at the state
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
level.
explanation of A.
1074. Which is the most important feature of federal (b) Both A and R are correct but R is not a
government adopted by India? proper explanation of A.
(a) The jurisdiction of all governments is the (c) A is correct but R is false.
same. (d) Both A and R are correct.
(b) The relationship between the state and the RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
centre should be based on cooperation.
Ans. (b): India is a democratic country. Democracy is a
(c) The center is financially dependent on states. system of governance in which the public choose their
(d) The state government has more power than own ruler. It is used for democratic system and
the union government. democratic state, whereas India has its own
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Constitution. Both A and R are correct, but R is not a
Ans. (b): Features of the federal system of India are proper explanation of A.
Dual government policy, 1078. On being criticized for borrowing features
Division of powers between union and states (7th from other countries for the constitution, who
schedule), Supremacy of constitution, Independence said the following- "Nobody holds any patent
Judiciary. Articles 245 to 255 in Part XI of the rights in the fundamental ideas of a
Constitution deals with the legislative relations between
constitution."
the centre and the states.
(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru
1075. The constitution of India provides for a ____
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
structure of governance in the form of
(c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Parliamentary democracy both at the Centre
and the State. (d) C. Rajagopalachari
(a) Singular System (b) Federal RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) Quasi-federal (d) Dual System Ans. (c): The Indian Constitution is known as a bag of
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist borrowing for its varied sources of many features
Ans. (b): In federal system, political authority is criticising the features of borrowing from other
divided between two autonomous sets of governments countries in constitution. Dr. BR Ambedkar said, 'No
one national and the other sub national both of which one has any special rights in terms of fundamental ideas
operate directly upon the people. Usually a of the constitution.
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Part-3
GEOGRAPHY
World Geography
6. A huge system of billions of stars and cloud of
1. The Universe dust and gases is known as:
(a) Universe (b) Galaxy
1. .......... is a well known constellation that can be (c) Constellation (d) World
seen in the evening. This constellation is also RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
known as 'the Hunter'. Ans. (b) : A Galaxy is a huge system of billions of
(a) Cassiopeia (b) Draco stars and clouds of dust and gases. There are millions of
(c) Orion (d) Ursa Major such galaxies that make the universe. The milky way is
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the galaxy that includes our solar system.
Ans. (c) : Orion is a well known constellation that can 7. The study of the universe is known as:
be seen in the evening. This constellation is also known (a) Anthropology (b) Etymology
as the 'Hunter or Mriga'. Orion constellation is located (c) Cosmology (d) Anatomy
on the celestial equator. It is the brightest and most RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
beautiful of the winter constellation. Some of its stars
including Betelgeuse and Rigel are the brightest stars. Ans. (c) : Cosmology:- It is a branch of astronomy that
2. Which is the constellation which is also called involves the study of origin and evolution of the
as the hunter? universe.
(a) Ursa Major (b) Scorpio • Anthropology: It is the study of humanity through
(c) Orion (d) Leo the application of biology, cultural studies,
RRB-JE 30.08.2019, Ist Shift archaeology, linguistics, and other social sciences.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. • Etymology: It is the study of the origin and history
3. The different patterns formed by different of words and their meanings.
group of stars are called: • Anatomy: It is the science that studies the structure
(a) Planets (b) Stars of the body.
(c) Celestial bodies (d) Constellations 8. Name the exoplanet which is considered as a
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist pretty close cousin of Earth, and is also known
Ans. (d) : The patterns of stars seen in the sky are as 'Earth 2.0'.
usually called Constellations, although more accurately (a) Kepler-452b (b) Europa-31
a group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky is called
(c) Neptune (d) Pluto
an Asterism. Astronomers use the term constellation to
refer to an area of the sky. RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
4. Which of the following is not a constellation in Ans. (a) : Kepler-452b is sometimes called “Earth's
the sky. Cousin” or “Earth 2.0”, and some astronomers have
(a) Ursa Major (b) Orion nicknamed it “Coruscant”, which is the name of the
(c) Sirius (d) Cassiopeia home of the Galactic Empire in the Star Wars films.
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 9. Everything in this universe is made up of
Ans. (c) : A group of stars visible in night that appear in material which scientists have named:
form of certain patterns are known as constellations. (a) Crystals (b) Solids
Orion, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Great bear, (c) Liquid (d) Matter
Hydra, Crux etc. are the examples of the constellations. RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Sirius (Dog Star) is a biggest star in Earth's night sky. Ans. (d) : Everything in this universe is made up of
Sirius is highly visible in the Northern Hemisphere in
winter night sky. material which scientists have named 'matter'. It can be
living or non-living. Example- human beings are matter
5. A group of stars, which has a recognisable
shape is called as- as well as a duster is also a matter.
(a) Constellation (b) Comet 10. The nearest Spiral galaxy to Milky way is:
(c) Meteorite (d) Meteoroid (a) Dwarf galaxy (b) Sun flower galaxy
RPF JE (Electrical) 19.09.2019 (Shift - III) (c) Andromeda galaxy (d) Pinwheel galaxy
Ans. (a) : The group of stars which has a recognisable RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
shape is called as Constellation. RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (c) : The nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky way is 17. What is Milky way?
Andromeda Galaxy. The Andromeda Spiral Galaxy is (a) Nakshatra
the closest galaxy to us. The Andromeda galaxy or (b) Arrangements of planets
Devayani Galaxy is a great constellation located (c) Galaxy
2500000 light years away from Earth, located in the (d) Shining star
Andromeda constellation which can be seen with the
naked eye in clear skies. RRB NTPC 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
11. What is Andromeda? Ans: (c) Kindly refer the explanation of above question.
(a) Galaxy neighboring Milky Way 18. Which organisation is responsible for naming
(b) Planet of the constellations?
(c) Name of the Black hole (a) International Institute for Space Law
(d) Comet (b) International Astronomical Union
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) International Space Exploration Coordination
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Group
12. Which of the following is closest/nearest the (d) European Space Agency
galaxy to the milky way? RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(a) Whirlpool Galaxy (b) Cigar Galaxy
(c) Andromeda Galaxy (d) Tadpole Galaxy Ans. (b): International Astronomical Union (IAU) is an
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist international association of professional astronomers at
Ans: (c) See the explanation of above question. the PhD level and beyond, from all over the world. It
13. How old is our universe? was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and
(a) 13.6 billion years (b) 4.6 billion years safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects,
(c) 5.8 billion years (d) 8.9 billion years including research, communication, education through
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I) international cooperation, assign official name and
Ans. (a): Our universe is about 13.8 billion years old. designations to celestial bodies. Its headquarter is
Astronomers estimate the age of the universe in two situated in Paris (France). Currently, the President of
ways: IAU is Debra Meloy. Elmegreen and General Secretary
(a) by looking for the oldest stars; and is Jose Miguel Rodriguez Espinoso.
(b) by measuring the rate of expansion of the universe
and extrapolating back to the Big Bang. 19. How many constellations are there in the
universe?
14. George Lemaitre is associated with_____.
(a) The Big Bang Theory (a) 88 (b) 99
(b) Invention of electric current (c) 90 (d) 87
(c) Deoxyribonucelic acid RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(d) Discovery of solar system Ans. (a): International Astronomical Union (IAU)
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I) recognizes 88 constellations covering the entire
Ans. (a): George Lemaitre is associated with discovery northern and southern sky in universe. The largest
of the Big Bang Theory. Georges Edward Lemaitre was constellation in the sky is 'Hydra'. The smallest
a Belgian astronomer and cosmologist. He was the first constellation in the sky is ‘Crux’.
to propose the modern Big Bang Theory in 1927.
According to the Big Bang Theory the expansion of the 20. The stars are mainly made up of _____.
observable universe began with the explosion of a (a) Oxygen and Hydrogen
single particle at a definite point in time. According to (b) Hydrogen and Carbon
this theory, the universe as we know it started with an (c) Hydrogen and Helium
infinitely hot and dense single point that inflated and (d) Oxygen and Helium
stretched - first at unimaginable speeds, and then at a RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
more measurable rate - over the with 13.7 billion years Ans. (c): The stars are mainly made up of Hydrogen
to the still expanding cosmos that we know today.
and Helium. The gases present in stars are Hydrogen
15. The Big Bang theory was propounded by: (70%), Helium (28%) and other gases (2.5%). The
(a) Thomas Gold (b) Al- Biruni energy by a shining star is produced by thermonuclear
(c) George Lamaitre (d) Dr. Allen Sundes
RPF SI 11.01.2019 (Shift - II) fusion of hydrogen into helium in the stars core.
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 21. _____ is not one of the basic types of galaxies.
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of the abvoe question. (a) Regulars (b) Ellipticals
16. What is the Shape of Milky Way? (c) Spirals (d) Irregulars
(a) Regular (b) Elliptical RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(c) Spiral (d) Irregular Ans. (a): Regulars is not one of the basic type of
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 22.04.2016 (Shift-I) galaxies. There are three basic forms of a galaxies:
Ans. (c): The Shape of Milky Way is Spiral. Our sun (a (a) Spiral:- Spiral galaxies are flattened disc-shaped
star) and all the planets around are part of a galaxy
known as Milky Way. Galileo first resolved the band of which contain spiral arms of interstellar matter.
light in individual stars with his telescope in the year (b) Irregular:- Irregular galaxies are those which do
1610. Our galaxy is about 13.6 billion years old and not have a common axis i.e. they do not spin
made up of approximately 100 billion stars. regularly.
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(c) Elliptical:- Elliptical galaxies have a symmetrical 27. The clouds of dust, hydrogen, helium and other
elliptical shape with no clearly defined internal ionized gases occupying the space between
structures. stars is known as________.
Most of the stars in them are comparatively old red stars (a) Galaxy (b) Supernova
and no new stars are forming in them. There are (c) Nebulae (d) Black hole
approximately 100 billions galaxy in the universe and RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
each galaxy consists of billions stars. Ans. (c): The clouds of dust, hydrogen, helium and
22. The name 'Great Bear' is a____. other ionized gases occupying the space between stars is
known as Nebulae. The closest known nebulae to the
(a) Constellation (b) Satellite
earth is called the Helix nebula. It is approximately 700
(c) Galaxy (d) Star light-years away from the earth. A nebula depends for it
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd luminosity upon the presence of stars that have either
Ans. (a): The Great Bear is a constellation in the arise from it or contained in it.
northern sky. It is also known as 'Ursa Major'. It is 28. How do scientists represent the Milky Way
primarily known from the asterism of its main seven with the use of arms?
star. It is visible throughout the year from most of the (a) Cylindrical (b) Spiral
northern hemisphere, and appears circumpolar above (c) Circular (d) Elliptical
the mid-northern latitudes and it can be seen by the RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
unaided eye and the best time to see it is in the spring Ans. (b): The Milky Way is a medium-sized barred
season when it is high above the north-eastern horizon. spiral galaxy containing 100 billion stars. The earth is
23. Hubble's law is related to .............. . located in the solar system which situated in Milky
(a) Heat (b) Sound Way. Most of scientists believe that the Milky Way
(c) Astronomy (d) Pressure of wind galaxy is spiral in shape also and is constantly rotating
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd as such the arms are moving through space.
Ans. (c): Hubble's law is related to astronomy. Hubble 29. Which of the constellation of northern
showed that galaxies are receding away from Earth with hemisphere in sky known as Great Bear?
a velocity that is proportional to their distance from (a) Ursa Major (b) Ursa Minor
Earth. More distant galaxies recede faster than nearby (c) Pegasus (d) Cygnus
galaxies. Hubble's law is used for understanding the RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
motion of the astronomical objects due to the expansion Ans. (a): Ursa Major is the constellation which is
of the universe. known as Great Bear. It can be seen throughout the year
from northern hemisphere and it is generally called
24. Which is the second most abundant element in seven stars or ‘Saptarishi’. These stars are named after
the universe? Seven Sages of ancient times. These are Kratu, Pulah,
(a) Hydrogen (b) Helium Pulastya, Atri, Angiras, Vashishta and Marichi
(c) Nitrogen (d) Iron respectively.
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 30. The constellation that is visible during the early
Ans. (b): In the universe the most common element is nights of the Summer Season is called ______.
Hydrogen followed by Helium. About 70% of the (a) Cassiopeia (b) Ursa Major
Universe remains hydrogen. About 28% is helium, with (c) Leo Major (d) Orion
25% formed in the Big Bang and 3% from stellar RRB NTPC 19.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
fusion. Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
25. Which is the brightest star in the sky at night? 31. Which of the following is not a celestial body?
(a) Canopus (b) Sirius-A (a) Sun (b) Star
(c) Vega (d) Spica (c) Planet (d) Ocean
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-III)
Ans. (b): The Sirius-A or Sirus is brightest star in the Ans. (d): Celestial body is a natural object outside of
sky at night. It is close to Orion constellation. Sirius is the Earth's atmosphere, for example- Moon, Sun, Stars
also called the Dog star. It is officially called Alpha and the other planets of our solar system. Else, ocean is
Canis Majoris, because of its designation and position not included in celestial body.
in the Constellation Canis Major. Sirius is actually a 32. Which of the celestial body shines in the sky at
binary star system which has a luminious main night?
sequence star, Sirius. (a) Mars (b) Moon
26. Which star can be located with the help of the (c) Jupiter (d) Star
Orion constellation? RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-III)
(a) Pole star Ans. (d) The celestial body that shines in the sky at
(b) Alpha centauri night is Star. Stars are the celestial bodies made up of
(c) The corner start of the Ursa major hot burning gases. A star's life begins with the
(d) Sirius gravitational collapse of a gaseous nebula of material
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 30-08-2019 (Shift - III) composed primarily of hydrogen, along with helium and
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. trace amounts of heavier elements.
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38. What is the fixed path on which a planet
2. The Solar System revolve around the sun?
(a) Rings (b) Orbit
33. The Brightest planet in the night sky (c) Path (d) Axis
(a) Jupiter (b) Mercury RRB JE - 02/06/2019 (Shift-III)
(c) Saturn (d) Venus Ans. (b): All the planets move around the sun in a fixed
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist path which is known as orbit. Each planet has its own
Ans. (d) : The brightest planet in the night sky is Venus orbit and it is elliptical in shape.
which is also the brightest celestial object in the sky 39. The celestial bodies that revolve around the
next to the Sun and the Moon seen by naked eye from sun in a system is known as_____.
earth surface. Venus is similar to the Earth in size, mass (a) Milky way (b) Solar System
and density and hence it is considered as Earth's twin. It (c) Galaxy (Akashganga)(d) Constellation
is our nearest planet in the solar system as well as it is RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-I)
known as Morning Star and Evening Star. Ans. (b): The sun, eight planets, satellites and some
34. Our solar system is a part of which galaxy? other celestial bodies known as asteroids and
(a) Bode’s (b) Andromeda meteoroids revolve around the sun and collectively
(c) Milky Way (d) Triangulum form the solar system. Solar system is bounded
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist gravitationally, containing two category of planets:
Ans. (c) : Every Galaxy is a part of Super cluster of Inner / Terrestrial Planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth,
galaxies. Our solar system is located in an outer spiral Mars.
arm of the Milky Way galaxy. Our solar system orbits Outer/ Jovian Planets - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,
the center of the Milky Way galaxy. It is significant Neptune.
that, our Milky Way galaxy will someday bump into 40. Which of the following thing revolve around
Andromeda, our closest galactic neighbour, but it won't the Sun?
happen for about five billion years. (a) Planet (b) Satellite
35. Which one of the following statements is NOT (c) Star (d) Galaxy (Akashganga)
correct? RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Solar system is 2.3 billion years old. Ans. (a): There are eight planets revolving around the
(b) Planet Mercury is closest to the Sun. Sun. According to International Astronomical Union,
(c) Planet Jupiter has maximum satellites in the there are eight planets in our solar system namely
solar system. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
(d) Planet Venus has no natural satellite. and Neptune. Also there are some dwarf planet like
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ceres Pluto and Eris.
Ans. (a) : The solar system is about 4.6 billion years 41. Who proposed the first heliocentric model of
old, so option (a) is incorrect Jupiter followed by Saturn solar system?
(a) Johannes Kepler
has the maximum satellites in the solar system. Other
(b) Galileo Galilie
than this, nearest planet to the sun of the solar system is (c) William Herschel
Mercury. Mercury and Venus have no any satellite. In (d) Nicolaus Copernicus
the solar system Mars is known as red planet. RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
36. Which of the following is not a part of our solar Ans. (d): The motion that earth revolves around the sun
system? is defined as ‘heliocentrism’. The first heliocentric
(a) Europa (b) Sun model of solar system was prepared by Nicolaus
(c) Moon (d) Dhruv Star Copernicus. Copernicus is also known as the father of
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist modern astronomy. He was the first man who told that
Ans. (d) : Dhruv Star (Pole Star) is not a part of our Earth revolves around Sun.
solar system. The pole star is north in the sky which is
about 434 light years away from Earth. Our solar (i) The Sun
system includes 8 planets, many satellites, asteroids and
meteorites. Moon is the satellite of Earth and Europa is 42. The Outermost region of the Sun is known as :
a satellite of Jupiter. (a) Corona (b) Chromosphere
37. What is the shape of a planet's orbit? (c) Convection zone (d) Radiation field
(a) Spherical (b) Parabolic RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) Elliptical (d) Conical Ans. (a) : Corona is the outermost layer of the Sun. It
RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist experiences a very high temperature, about one million
Ans. (c): The planets move in elliptical orbit. Earth degree celsius. It starts at about 2100 km above the
revolves around the Sun in elliptical orbit. The given photosphere. Corona isn't visible from the earth (except
statement, may be well verified by Kepler's law's of during solar eclipse). Layers of the Sun are
planetary motion. Photosphere, Chromosphere, Transition region, Corona.
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43. What is the source of energy of the sun and Ans. (c): The principle element of sun is hydrogen. The
other stars? sun is in the centre of the solar system. It is huge and made
(a) Combustion of Helium gas up of extremely hot gases. Its main constituents are
(b) Nuclear fusion Hydrogen (70%), Helium (28%) and others (2%). The
(c) Nuclear fission
centre of the Sun is called Core and its temprature is about
(d) Combustion of Hydrogen gas
1.5 × 107 °C and the temperature of outer surface of the
Sun is about 6000°C.We know that the Sun is the ultimate
Ans. (b) : Energy in the Sun and stars is generated by
source of heat and light for the solar system.
nuclear fusion. In nuclear fusion, two or more light
nuclei join to form a heavy nucleus along with release 49. How much angle is formed by the sun with
of an extremely high amount of energy. earth's surface?
44. Glowing surface of the sun is known as: (a) 22 minute (b) 32 minute
(a) lithosphere (b) photosphere (c) 42 minute (d) 52 minute
(c) atmosphere (d) chromosphere RRB Group-D 15-11-2018 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (b) The sun is inclined at an angle of 32 minute
Ans. (b) : The photosphere is the 'visible surface' of with the earth's surface.
the Sun. The Sun is a giant ball of plasma, so it doesn't 50. The Amount of the strength of sun that is
have a distinct, solid surface like Earth. Sunlight that blocked by the earth approximately____.
is created by nuclear fusion in the Sun's core (center) (a) 1.8× 1017 MW (b) 1.8× 108 MW
gradually works it's way outward, colliding over and 11
(c) 1.8× 10 MW (d) 1.8× 1014 MW
over with atoms in the Sun's interior. After a million-
year journey, the sunlight finally reaches a level where
the plasma is less dense and photons stop running into Ans. (c) : The approximate strength that is blocked by
atoms and can finally escape into space. This level is the earth in about 1.8×1011 MW (megawatt).
what we see as the 'glowing surface' of the Sun - the 51. What is called short burst of energy arising
photosphere. It has a temperature of 6000ºC. At some from the sun's photosphere?
spots in the photosphere some colours are absorbed (a) Solar Energy (b) Solar flares
and black lines occur there. The lines are called (c) Sun Stain (d) Solar Wind
"Fraunhofer" lines. Sun spots are also seen in the RRB NTPC Stage Ist 28.04.2016 (Shift-I)
photosphere.
Ans. (b): The Solar flares are a sudden explosion of
45. The glowing surface of the sun is called: energy caused by tangling crossing or reorganizing of
(a) Photosphere (b) Lithosphere
magnetic field lines near sun spots. Solar flares release
(c) Chromosphere (d) Corona
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist a lot of radiation into space. Sunspots are the areas that
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. appear dark on the surface of the sun. They appear dark
because they are cooler than other parts of the Sun's
46. How much time is taken by sunlight to reach
Earth? surface. the temperature of a sunspot is still very hot
(a) 7 min 32 sec (b) 9 min 32 sec around 6.500 degree Fahrenheit.
(c) 7 min 56 sec (d) 8 min 20 sec 52. Total solar eclipse occurs when___.
RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Moon is at maximum distance from earth
8
Ans. (d) : Sunlight travels at the speed of 3×10 m/s. (b) Moon enters the earth's shadow
Photons emitted from the surface of the Sun need to (c) Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line
travel across the vacuum of space to reach our eyes. (d) Sun, Moon and Earth should not be in a
It takes sunlight an average 500 seconds, or 8 straight line
minutes and 20 seconds to travel from the Sun to the RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage IInd
Earth. The distance between the Earth and the Sun is Ans. (c): The total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon
equal to 1.496×108 km. completely covers the sun and all three viz. the sun, the
47. What is the approximate distance between sun Moon and the Earth come in a straight line and it can
and earth? only take place when the Moon is in near perigee (the
(a) 15.96 × 107 km. (b) 1.496×108 km. point of the Moon's orbit closest to earth.)
(c) 12.96 × 107 km. (d) 11.96 × 107 km. 53. When the new Moon comes between the sun
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 27.04.2016 (Shift-II) and earth and block out the sun's rays this
phenomenon is called as_________.
(a) Solar eclipse (b) Lunar eclipse
48. The principle element of sun is______.
(c) Evening (d) Glasses eclipse
(a) Oxygen (b) Carbon
(c) Hydrogen (d) Silicon RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-III)
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-I) Ans: (a) Kindly refer to the explanation of above
RRB Group-D 25-09-2018 (Shift-II) question.
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60. Which of the following planets rotates in
(ii) Mercury Clockwise direction ?
(a) Venus (b) Jupiter
54. With reference to space science, which of the (c) Saturn (d) Mars
following planets do NOT have even one moon? RRB NTPC 02.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Venus and Mercury (b) Neptune and Mars Ans. (a) : The planets in our solar system usually rotate
(c) Uranus and Neptune (d) Jupiter and Saturn from west to east, whereas only two planets have
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III) rotation from east to west (clockwise). Uranus and
Venus spin on its axis from east to west.
Ans. (a) : In our solar system, the planets Venus and
Mercury do not have even one moon, while the rest 6 61. All planets revolves anticlockwise except_____.
(a) Jupiter (b) Mercury
planets have moon. At present, the planet Jupiter has the
(c) Venus (d) Earth
maximum number of moons followed by Saturn.
55. Which planet in the solar system is closest to Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
the sun?
(a) Earth (b) Mercury 62. Which planet is the nearest in size of earth?
(c) Venus (d) Mars (a) Mercury (b) Mars
RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-II) (c) Venus (d) Saturn
Ans. (b): Mercury is nearest to the sun at a distance of
0.39 AU. It takes only about 88 days to complete one Ans. (c): Venus is one of the four terrestrial planet in
round along its orbit and it completes one spin on it axis the solar system. It is similar to earth in size and mass,
in about 59 days. Mercury is a rocky planet with a huge and is often described as ‘earth's sister’ or ‘twin’. Venus
iron core which makes up a large part of its interior. is also known as evening star and morning star.
There is absence of atmosphere because of its extreme 63. Which planet is known as the 'Earth's' Twin?
temperature and low escape velocity. Mercury is the (a) Carla (b) Mars
smallest planet of our solar system Mercury do not have (c) Moon (d) Venus
its own Moon and magnetic field is found here which is RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
specialty of mercury. Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
56. Which is the smallest planet in our solar 64. Which planet is known as The Evening/
system? morning star?
(a) Mercury (b) Mars (a) Mercury (b) Venus
(c) Jupiter (d) Saturn (c) Mars (d) Saturn
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. Ans: (b) See the explanation of above question.
65. Which planet is named after a Roman
goddess?
(iii) Venus (a) Earth (b) Venus
(c) Saturn (d) Jupiter
57. The thick white and yellowish clouds of the
planet Venus is made up of which of the
following acids? Ans:(b) Venus is the second closest planet to the sun.
(a) Sulphuric acid (b) Nitric acid This planet has been named 'Venus' after the Roman
goddess of love and beauty. It is the brightest natural
(c) Hydrochloric acid (d) Acetic acid
object at night after the Moon, it moves in clockwise
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-I) direction and this is the hottest planet of solar system.
Ans. (a) : The thick white and yellowish clouds of the 66. Which of the following planet is hottest in the
planet Venus are made up of sulphuric acid. The solar system?
atmosphere of Venus is mainly made up of carbon (a) Mercury (b) Venus
dioxide. Two planets in the solar system do not have a (c) Earth (d) Mars
moon, they are Venus & Mercury. RRB NTPC 12.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
58. Atmosphere of venus mostly contains which of Ans:(b) See the explanation of above question.
the following gases?
(a) Nitrogen (b) Hydrogen (iv) The Earth
(c) Oxygen (d) Carbondioxide
st
RRB NTPC Stage I 27.04.2016 (Shift-I)
67. The axis of the earth is inclined to the plane of
ecliptic at an angle of:
59. Which of the following planets does not have its
own Moon (satellite)? 1 3
(a) 68 degrees (b) 73 degrees
(a) Jupiter (b) Mars 2 4
(c) Venus (d) Neptune 1 1
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) 62 degrees (d) 66 degrees
2 2
Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 21.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) : Angle made by Earth's rotation axis is of Ans. (b): Earth is planet in our solar system, there are
about 66.5 degrees with the plane of its orbit around eight planets according to IAU (The International
the Sun, or about 23.5 degrees from the Astronomical Union). These are as follows (as per
perpendicular to the ecliptic plane. distance from the sun) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars,
68. At what speed does the Earth revolve around Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Earth is also
the sun ? called blue planet because of 2/3rd of its surface is filled
(a) 55,000 mph (b) 47,000 mph with water.
(c) 67,000 mph (d) 20,000 mph 75. The mass of the earth is approximately–
RRB NTPC 11.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) 6 × 1022 kg (b) 6 × 1024 kg
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Ans. (c) : Earth revolves around the sun at about (c) 6 × 10 kg (d) 6 × 1023 kg
67,000 mph (110,000 km/h). RRB Group-D 20-09-2018 (Shift-III)
69. ______ is the closest star to the Earth. Ans. (b) Mass is a quantitative measure of inertia, the
(a) Vega (b) Altair basic asset of all things. The weight of an object is
(c) Sun (d) Moon determined by the gravitational force acting upon it and
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist the same object in different place having different
Ans. (c) : Sun is the closest Star to the Earth. After Sun weight. Hence, there is the mass of earth but not weight.
the nearest Star is Alpha Centauri. The distance According to scientific estimation, the mass of earth is
between Sun and Earth is 147.47 million km. nearly 5.97219×1024 kg.
70. The shape of earth is ______. 76. Apart from Neptune,which of the following
(a) Circular (b) Flattened planet is also known as "Blue planet"?
(c) Spherical (d) Elongated (Geoid) (a) Saturn (b) Earth
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Mars (d) Pluto
Ans. (d): The earth is the third nearest planet to the sun. RRB Group-D 10-10-2018 (Shift-I)
It is the fifth largest planet in size. It is slightly flattened Ans. (b) Apart from Neptune, the earth is also called as
at the poles, that why its shape is described as geoid. ‘blue planet’. A total of 71% of the earth's surface is
Geoid means an earth-like shape. The earth has air and covered from water and when viewed from the space it
water and as 2/3rd water covered surface. It is also looks blue therefore, it is called blue planet.
1°
known as blue planet. It has tilted on 23 its axis, it
2
completes one orbit around sun in 365 days and it (v) Mars
complete spin on its axis in 24 hours.
71. How many natural satellite do earth has? 77. Which of the following is also known as "red
(a) Four (b) Two planet"?
(c) Three (d) one (a) Mercury (b) Venus
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 26.04.2016 (Shift-I) (c) Earth (d) Mars
Ans. (d): The earth has one natural satellite which is RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Red Paper)
called Moon. Ans. (d) : Mars is the fourth planet after earth in order
72. Which one is the ultimate source of energy on of distance from the sun. It completes one revolution
the earth? around the sun in 687 days. It appears red due to iron
(a) Moon (b) Water oxide which is present here that's why it is therefore
(c) Atmosphere (d) Sun also called red planet. The presence of atmosphere on
RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-I) the mars is extremely rare and the rotation speed of
Ans. (d): Sun is the ultimate source of energy on the Mars is similar to the rotation speed of the earth.
earth and earth directly receives this energy in the form 78. The Mars is also known as:–
of solar radiation. This energy forms the basic life (a) Morning star (b) Evening star
support system of earth. (c) Red planet (d) Blue planet
73. What is approximate percentage of oxygen in RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
the earth's atmosphere?
Ans:(c) Kindly refer to the explanation of above
(a) 17% (b) 21%
(c) 25% (d) 33% question.
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper) 79. How many Moons does Mars have?
Ans. (b) : The present composition of earth's (a) 1 (b) 2
atmosphere is primarily contributed by Nitrogen (c) 3 (d) 4
(78.84%), Oxygen (20.946%) and CO2(0.03%) RPF SI 18.01.2019 (Shift - III)
remaining Argon (0.93%) etc. RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
74. What type of celestial body is the earth? Ans:(b) Mars has two satellite as Phobos and Deimos.
(a) Satellite (b) Planet Deimos is the smallest satellite of solar system. The
(c) Comets (d) Star highest mountain of the planet is Olympus Mons which
RRB JE - 29/05/2019 (Shift-I) is three times higher than Everest in altitude.
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(vi) Jupiter (vii) Uranus/Neptune/Pluto
80. How many galilean Moons are there which 86. Planet Pluto was discovered by:
were discovered by Galileo on 13 January (a) John Adams (b) Johann Galle
1610? (c) William Hershel (d) Clyde Tombaugh
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (d) : Pluto was the first Kuiper Belt object to be
Ans. (c): Galileo had discovered four Moons revolving discovered and is the largest known dwarf planet or
around the Jupiter in January 1610. These Moons are Plutoid. It was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh
'Io', 'Europa', 'Ganymede' and ‘Callisto’. Ganymede is the and was classified for 75 year as the ninth planet of the
biggest among all the Moons of our solar system. All the solar system. It is second largest dwarf planet after Eris.
galilean Moons are spherical in shape. After the discovery of 'Eris' in 2005, Pluto was demoted
81. Which planet has a Moon named Ganymede? August 24, 2006 from a planet to dwarf planet status by
(a) Jupiter (b) Venus International Astronomical Union's (IAU) definition.
(c) Mercury (d) Saturn At present the total number of planets in the solar
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist system is eight.
Ans. (a): Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system 87. In which year pluto was discovered?
and its largest satellite is Ganymede, which is also the (a) 1925 (b) 1930
largest satellite of our solar system. Some other (c) 1935 (d) 1940
prominent satellites are Himalia, Europa, Ayo, IO, RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Callisto, Pasiphae etc. Among them Ganymede and Ans:(b) See the explanation of above question.
Europa are the satellite having ice-beneath which is a 88. Which celestial body was considered as a
reservoir. Europa has liquid water and the evidences of planet until 2006 and since then it is not
hydrogen para-oxide is also found there. considered as a planet?
82. Which of the following is not the Moon of (a) Pluto (yam) (b) Venus
(c) Jupiter (d) Mercury
Jupiter?
RRB JE - 31/05/2019 (Shift-I)
(a) Ayo (b) Titan
(c) Euporie (d) Ganymede Ans: (a) See the explanation of above question.
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist 89. Which of the following is not considered as a
Ans:(b) Titan is not the Moon of Jupiter. It is the planet?
largest Moon of Saturn and the second largest natural (a) Jupiter (b) Pluto
satellite in the solar system. (c) Saturn (d) Mercury
83. Which is the largest planet among the
Ans. (b) See the explanation of above question.
following as compared to the size of the earth?
(a) Mars (b) Jupiter 90. Which planet is called as "Dwarf Planet"?
(c) Uranus (d) Saturn (a) Pluto (b) Ceres
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) Neptune (d) Eris
Ans:(b) The largest Planet in our solar system is
Jupitar, which beats out all the other Planets in both Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
mass and volume. Jupitar's mass is more than 300 times 91. What is the name of the Moon of pluto?
that of Earth, and its diameter, at 140,000 km, is about (a) Charon (b) Ganymede
11 times Earth's diameter. (c) Luna (d) Triton
84. The giant storm known as the great red spot is
associated with which planet? Ans:(a) Pluto has five Moons Charon, Styx, Nix,
(a) Mars (b) Venus Kerberos, and Hydra. The Charon is the largest with a
diameter just over half of Pluto. It is the biggest known
(c) Pluto (d) Jupiter
Moon of a dwarf planet. It has a surface characterized
of mountains valleys, and craters.
Ans. (d): The great red spot is a continuous area of high
92. Who discovered the planet Uranus?
pressure which produced by Jupiter as an asymmetric (a) Galileo Galilee
storm on this planet. (b) Christian Huygens
85. Which of the following planets is orange in (c) Sir William Herschel
colour and have a white stripes on it? (d) Nicholas Copernicus
(a) Mars (b) Saturn RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(c) Jupiter (d) Venus Ans. (c): Uranus has the seventh position in terms of
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist distance from the sun in our solar system and it is third
Ans. (c): Jupiter is orange in colour. There are white in terms of diameter and fourth in mass number. The
stripes on it and Jupiter is the fifth in order of distance discovery of Uranus was done by Astronomer Sir
from the sun. It is the largest planet of our solar system. William Herschel in 1781.
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93. Which of the following was the first planet 98. While considering the full Moon as first day on
discovered by man? which day Moon becomes invisible?
(a) Neptune (b) Uranus (a) Tenth day (b) Twelth days
(c) Pluto (d) Jupiter (c) Thirteenth day (d) Fifteenth day
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-II)
th
Ans. (b): Uranus was the first planet discovered by man. Ans. (d): On the 15 day, there is earth between the
It was the first planet found with the aid of a telescope. Moon and the Sun. The entire illuminated part of the
Moon is visible which is called the full Moon and on
the 15th day from the full Moon date, the Moon is
(viii) The Moon completely invisible which is called new Moon.
99. The lunar eclipse occurs only on______.
94. The time period between full Moon to another (a) first quarter day (b) new Moon day
full Moon is: (c) full Moon day (d) last quarter day
(a) 29 days (b) slightly longer than 29 days RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
(c) 30 days (d) 28 days RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (c) : When the earth comes between the sun and
Ans. (b) : Everynight the size of Moon varies. The the Moon, the light of sun does not reach the Moon and
night when complete Moon is visible is called a full due to shadow of the earth, there is darkness over the
Moon. After this night the size of Moon continuously Moon. This situation is called lunar eclipse. The lunar
gets reduced. At 15th night from full Moon, the Moon eclipse always occurs on the full Moon night.
disappears and this is known as new Moon. The 100. What is the brightest object in the night sky?
duration between two full Moons is of 29. 53 days. It is (a) Star (b) Moon
called a synodic month. (c) Jupiter (d) mars
95. How many days are taken by the Moon to RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-III)
complete a single rotation on its axis? Ans:(b) Moon is the brightest object in the night sky. It
(a) 25.6 earth days (b) 20 earth days is also called a fossil planet.
(c) 27.3 earth days (d) 29.8 earth days
101. How many times a half Moon appears in a
RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist month?
Ans. (c) : The distance of the Moon from Earth is (a) Once (b) Four times
3,84,403 kilometers. The Moon orbits the Earth once (c) Three times (d) Twice
every 27.322 days. It also takes approximately 27 days RRB JE - 26/05/2019 (Shift-I)
for the Moon to rotate once on its axis. As a result, the Ans. (d): In a lunar month, we may usually observe half
Moon does not seem to be spinning but appears to Moon for twice.
observers from Earth to be keeping almost perfectly
still. Scientists call this synchronous rotation. 102. What is that light on the makes Moon which it
is visible to from the earth?
96. When three quarter of Moon is visible what is (a) Sunlight falls on Moon and the illuminated
it called? part of the Moon is visible to us.
(a) Half Moon (b) Gibbous Moon (b) Moon get light from artificial satellite
(c) New Moon (d) Full Moon revolving around the earth.
RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-III) (c) Moon has its own light
Ans. (b): The phases of the Moon are the different ways (d) Moon gets light from earth.
the Moon looks from earth over about a month. As the RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-II)
Moons orbits around the earth,the half of the Moon that Ans. (a): Sun is a star and is the head of our solar
faces the sun will be lit up. The different shapes of the system. All the planet and satellite of our solar system
lit portion of the Moon that can be seen from earth are get shine with the light of sun.The Moon revolve around
known as phases of the Moon. Each phases repeats the earth in almost 27 days and 8 hours and in same
itself in every 29.5 days. time period. It also complete a rotation on its own axis
● A new Moon is when the Moon can not be seen that’s why only one part of the Moon is always visible.
because we are looking at the half of the Moon. A 103. The Moon revolves around which celestial
new Moon occurs when the Moon is directly body?
between the earth and sun. (a) Comet (b) Earth
● Gibbous Moon is occurs when 3/4 portion of the (c) Meteor (d) Star
Moon is visible from the earth. RRB JE - 28/05/2019 (Shift-I)
● A full Moon is occurs when we can see the entire Ans. (b): Moon is the fifth largest natural satellite of the
lit portion of the Moon. The full Moon phase solar system. It does not have its own light. It get
occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of illuminated by the sunlight and this is the only natural
the earth from the sun. satellite that revolve around the earth.
97. In which phase of the Moon, is the Moon 104. What is 'Blue Moon'?
invisible? (a) First full Moon of the month
(a) Gibbous Moon (b) full Moon (b) Second full Moon of the month
(c) Crescent Moon (d) New Moon (c) Another name for the Moon
RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-II) (d) Moon during lunar eclipse
Ans. (d): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b): The second full Moon that comes in the some 111. -------- is an object which has an icy core with a
month is known as ‘Blue Moon’. According to Farmer's tail of gas and dust which extends for millions
Almanac, the blue Moon is the occurence of an extra of miles?
full Moon in an astronomical season. (a) Comet (b) Asteroids
105. Which is the natural satellite of planet Earth? (c) Constellation (d) Meteors
(a) Kalpana - 1 (b) INSAT RRB Group-D 10-10-2018 (Shift-I)
(c) Aryabhatta (d) Moon Ans: (a) The word comet comes from the Greek
RRB JE CBT-II 28–08–2019 (morning) Kometes, which means "long haired" star. Comets is a
Ans. (d) : Among, the following Moon is the only celestial object. The solid nucleus or core of a comet
natural satellite of earth. consist mostly of ice and dust coated with dark organic
106. What are the celestial bodies revolving around material and revolve around the sun in a orbit. When
the planets called as? passes close to the sun, it warms and begins to release
(a) Satellites (b) Star gases and produce a visible atmosphere or coma and
(c) Comets (d) Meteors sometimes also a tail. The tail of a comet points away
R.R.B. JE. Stage - II 01-09-2019 (Shift - III) from the sun.
Ans. (a) : The celestial bodies revolving around the 112. The word 'Comet' comes from the ancient ––––
planets are called satellites. For example Moon revolves word, which means long-haired star.
around earth in definite orbit, so Moon is a satellite of (a) French (b) Greek
earth. (c) Latin (d) German
(ix) Asteroids Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
113. Which of the following celestial body consist of
107. Which dwarf Asteroid planet is present in nucleus made up of dust and ice?
Asteroid belt? (a) Star (b) Moon
(a) Make (b) Pluto (c) comet (d) Asteroid
(c) Ceres (d) Eris RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I) Ans. (c): See the explanation of above question.
Ans. (c): There are some small celestial bodies between 114. In which direction does the tail of a comet
the orbits of Mars and Jupiter which revolve around the points?
sun that is called asteroid. Such asteroids are Ceres, (a) Away from the sun (b) Towards the sun
Vesta, Pallas, Hygeia etc. In continuation dwarf planet (c) Away from the earth (d) Towards the earth
Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt between RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Mars and Jupiter are the only dwarf planet located in the Ans. (a): See the exlanation of above question.
inner solar system. It was the first member of the asteroid 115. Which of the following is appropriate to
belt to be discovered by Giuseppe Piazzi in 1801. describe a shooting star?
(a) Star (b) Planet
(x) Comets, Meteors and (c) Fragments and debris (d) Asteroids
Meteorites RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (c): A shooting star is really a small piece of rock
or dust that hits Earth's atmosphere from space.
108. Which comet appears every 76 years?
(a) Halley (b) Holmes Although shooting stars are not stars. They are called
(c) Donati (d) Alpha centaury. meteors. A meteor is usually a small object that
RRB J.E. -2014 occasionally entres the earth's atmosphere. At that time
it has a very high speed. The friction due to the
Ans. (a) : Halley is the most famous comet. It is a atmosphere heats it up. It glows and evaporates quickly.
periodic comet and returns to earth's vicinity about
That is why the bright steak lasts for a very short time.
every 75 years making it possible for a human to see it
twice in his/her lifetime the last time. It was observed 116. What are the small pieces of rock that revolve
last in 1986 and it is projected to return in 2061. around the sun called?
109. Helley's comet (Tail star) is visible (a) Asteroids (b) Galaxy
approximately after how many year? (c) Geoids (d) Meteoroids
(a) 84 (b) 75 RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) 24 (d) 48 Ans. (d) : The small pieces of rocks which move
RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist around the sun is known as meteoroids.
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd Meteoroids are lumps of rock or iron that orbit the sun,
Ans: (b) See the explanation of above question. just as planets, asteroids, and comets do. Meteoroids,
110. When will the Halley’s Comet be visible now? especially the tiny particles called micrometeoroids,
(a) 2061 (b) 2055 are extremely common throughout the solar system.
(c) 2075 (d) 2070 They orbit the sun among the rocky inner planets, as
RRB J.E.-2014 well as the gas giants that make up the outer planets.
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Meteoroids are even found on the edges of the solar
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. system, in regions called the Kuiper belt.
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122. Which of the following is the location of the
asthenosphere?
3. The Earth (a) Below the atmosphere
(b) Below the lithosphere
(i) Internal structure of the Earth (c) Above the lithosphere
(d) Above the atmosphere
117. Asthenosphere is a part of: RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Earth's Mantle (b) Earth's Crust– Mantle Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.
(c) Earth's Crust (d) Earth's Core 123. The asthenosphere is the highly viscous,
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II) mechanically weak and ductilely deforming
Ans. (a) : The asthenosphere is a denser, weaker layer region of the upper .............. of Earth.
beneath the lithospheric mantle. It lies between 100 km (a) crust (b) mantle
(c) crust and core (d) core
to 410 km beneath the Earth's surface and the beneath
lithospheric mantle (A part of Earth's upper mantle).
118. Which branch of Physical Geography studies 124. Which is the outermost part of the earth?
the earth's form and structure? (a) Crust (b) Asthenosphere
(a) Biogeography (b) Climatology (c) Core (d) Mantle
(c) Hydrology (d) Geomorphology RPF SI 11.01.2019 (Shift - II)
RRB Group-D– 01/09/2022 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : Earth’s crust is a thin shell on the outside of
Ans.(d) : Geomorphology (earth's form and structure)
Earth, accounting for less than 1% of Earth’s volume. It
Hydrology (study of all forms of water underground, is the top component of the lithosphere, a division of
over-ground and in the cloud) Pedology (the study of Earth’s layers that includes the crust and the upper part of
Soils), Biogeography (Study of the geographic the mantle. The oceanic crust is 5 km to 10 km thick.The
distribution of plants, animals and other forms of life). continental crust is typically from 30 km to 50 km .
119. The Earth's crust has only ____ carbon in the 125. What is the densest substance on Earth?
form of minerals. (a) Osmium (b) Platinum
(a) 21% (b) 0.3% (c) Copper (d) Steel
(c) 0.02% (d) 7.8%
Ans. (a) : The densest known material is the metallic
RRB Group-D– 05/09/2022 (Shift-III) element Osmium, which packs 22 grams into 1 cubic
Ans.(c) : The amount of carbon present in the Earth's cm or more than 100 grams into a teaspoonful. Even
crust as minerals is 0.02%. In the earth's crust only Osmium is full of fluff, however, in the form of electron
0.02% of carbon is found in the form of minerals like clouds that seperates the dense atomic nuclei.
carbonates, hydrogen carbonates, coal and petroleum, 126. What is the approximate contribution of mica
and the atmosphere has 0.03% of carbon dioxide. in the formation of the earth's crust?
(a) 24% (b) 4%
120. The molten material mixed with gases in the (c) 8% (d) 12%
earth's mantle is called: RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Core (b) Helium Ans. (b) : Mica forms 4% of the Earth's Crust. It is
(c) Lava (d) Magma made up of elements like potassium, alluminium,
RRB Group-D 28-09-2018 (Shift-I) magnesium, iron, silicon etc. It is commonly found in
Ans. (d) Magma is a extremely hot liquid and semi- igneous and metamorphic rocks.
liquid rock located under earth's surface. A large portion Major elements to be found in Earth's Crust-
of the earth mantle consists of magma. The high Elements By Weight (%)
temperature and pressure under Earth's crust keep Oxygen 46.6
magma in its fluid state. When magma flows onto Silicon 27.72
earth's surface, it is called lava. Aluminium 8.13
Iron 5
121. What is the upper part of the earth's mantle Calcium 3.63
called ? Sodium 2.83
(a) Asthenosphere (b) Lithosphere Potassium 2.59
(c) Stratosphere (d) Troposphere Magnesium 2.09
RRB NTPC 12.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Others 1.41
Ans. (a) : Asthenosphere is the part of upper mantle 127. With reference to abundant elements in Earth's
located below the crust of the Earth. The asthenosphere Crust, which among the following is the most
is a mechanically weak layer beneath the lithosphere abundant metal in the earth's crust?
characterized by low seismic wave velocities and high (a) Titanium (b) Barium
attenuation. Convention currents generated within the (c) Aluminium (d) Manganese
asthenosphere push magma upward through volcanic RRB NTPC (State-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-III)
events and spreading centres to create new crust. Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.
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128. What is the approximate percentage, by
weight, of oxygen in the earth's crust? (ii) Latitudes
(a) 36.6% (b) 16.6%
(c) 19.6% (d) 46.6% 135. Which option can best describe equinox?
(a) Earth is going around the sun.
(b) North pole is tilted towards sun.
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. (c) Neither of the poles is tilted towards sun.
129. The second most abundant element found in (d) South pole is tilted towards sun.
the earth's crust is_______. RRB JE - 2014
(a) Aluminum (b) Silicon Ans. (c) : Equinox is a situation in which sun is vertical
(c) Iron (d) Oxygen over equator. It happens every year on 23rd September
RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-III) (autumnal equinox) and on 21st March (vernal equinox)
such situation occurs during which the duration of day
Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question. and night on earth becomes equal. As the sun is
130. Which part of the earth is the main source of vertically over equator, hence neither of the poles is
Magma tilted towards sun. The inclination exists whenever sun
(a) Inner crust (b) Outer crust is vertical over Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of
(c) Core (d) Mantle Capricorn.
RRB NTPC 01.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 136. On 21st March, to 23rd September sun rays are
Ans. (d) : Mantle of earth is the main source of magma. perpendicular on the Equator, due to which
length of days and nights are equal. It is known
Magma is a mixture of molten and semi-molten rock as______.
found beneath the surface of the earth. The structure of (a) Equinox (b) Rotation
the earth is divided into three major zones of varying (c) Winter Solstice (d) Summer Solstice
properties - Crust, Mantle and Core. RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
131. Which is the most abundant metal found in the Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question.
earth's crust? 137. How many times does equinox occur in a year?
(a) Aluminium (b) Calcium (a) Once (b) Twice
(c) Iron (d) Sodium (c) Three (d) Four
RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I)
Ans. (a): In the given options, the most abundant metal Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
found on the earth's crust is aluminium. It's atomic 138. What is called when the earth has equal hours
number is 13 and an element of Boron family. It is not of day and night?
(a) Solar eclipse (b) Lunar eclipse
found independently in nature.
(c) Equinox (d) Aerial eclipse
132. Study of Earth is also known as________. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 30.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(a) Ecology (b) Biology Ans: (c) See the explanation of above question.
(c) Ethics (d) Geology 139. Vernal Equinox (Equal length of Day & night)
RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist happens at ........... .
Ans. (d): Geology is the scientific study of the Earth. (a) June, 22 (b) March, 21
Geology deals energy sources and sustainability, climate (c) May, 20 (d) June, 20
change, the impacts of developments on the environment, RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
water management, mineral resources and natural Ans. (b): See the explanation of above question.
hazards vastly. 140. The word "Equinox' refers to:
(a) A uniform size
133. Metal are found in _________. (b) Day and night are of equal duration
(a) Inner core (b) Atmosphere (c) Summer and winter are of equal duration
(c) River water (d) Earth's crust (d) The seasons are of similar duration
RRB Group-D 05-12-2018 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) Metals are found in the earth's crust and the Ans:(b) See the explanation of above question.
most abundant element found in the crust is Oxygen. 141. The sun's ray falls straight on the
The topmost layer of the earth's surface is called crust equator_____.
of the earth. The mean thickness of oceanic curst is 5 (a) Four times in a year (b) Once a year
km whereas that of the continental is around 30 km. (c) The whole year (d) Twice a year
134. The most abundant element found in the
earth's crust is_______. Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
(a) Oxygen (b) Carbon 142. Which of the following cities lies on the
equator?
(c) Silicon (d) Hydrogen
(a) Pontianak (b) Cairo
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 (Shift-II) Stage IInd (c) Port Blair (d) Addis Ababa
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 07.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
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Ans. (a): Pontianak (Indonesia) is the city lies on the 10
Equator. The countries lies on the equator East-West In Northern hemisphere, 23 latitude is known as the
are respectively – Kiribati, Indonesia, Maldives, 2
Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of 10
Tropic of Cancer and 66 N' latitude line is called
Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Sao Tome and 2
Principe, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador. 10
143. Which of the following is the longest line of Arctic circle. In southern hemisphere 23 latitude line
2
latitude on the Globe ? is known as Tropic of Capricorn.
(a) The arctic circle (b) Equator 147. The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through
(c) Tropic of cancer (d) Tropic of capricorn which of the following states?
RRB NTPC 03.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Assam (b) Rajasthan
Ans. (b) : The Equator is the longest circle of latitude also (c) Mizoram (d) Jharkhand
is a great circle. The equator is located at 0 degrees RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
latitude, which means it is located at the circumference of Ans. (a) : Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line that is
the earth. As you know that shape of earth is spherical at an angle of 23.50 degrees. It is to the North of the
that's why the equator is the longest line of latitude. The Equator, which passes through the middle of India. Tropic
world is divided into the Northern Hemisphere and the of Cancer passes through 17 countries and India is one of
Southern Hemisphere by the equator. The Equator is a them.The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in
line around the centre of a planet or other celestial body India. These states are- Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya
that is imaginary. Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Mizoram,
144. Which of the following is the longest line of and Tripura West to East respectively.
latitude on the globe?
(a) Equator (b) Tropic of Capricorn (iii) Longitude
(c) The Arctic Circle (d) Tropic of Cancer
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 148. Which of the following statements is
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. INCORRECT about longitudes and latitudes?
145. On which date is India likely to experience the (a) The latitude lines are parallel to each other
shortest day of the year? (b) Longitudes never intersect each other
(a) 22 March (b) 22 June (c) Latitudes never intersect each other
(c) 22 December (d) 23 October (d) 1800 E and 1800 W refer to the same
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist longitudinal line
Ans. (c) : On 22nd December, every year the sun is RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-I)
vertical on Tropic of Capricorn and this incident is Ans. (b) : Longitudes are imaginary lines that run
termed as "winter solstice". But in actual the incident around the earth vertically (up and down) and meet at
spreads warm temperature over the southern hemisphere the North and South Poles. These lines are known as
and cold/winter weather exists in Northern hemisphere. meridians. As these lines meet at the North and South
The day marks the longest day in southern hemisphere Poles, therefore we cannot say that these lines never
and the shortest day of northern hemisphere Hence, intersect each other.
India will have shortest day on the same day as it lies in 149. Indian Standard Time is determined taking the
northern hemisphere. Summer solstice happens in June meridian of longitude 82.5º. East as the
21 and winter solstice happens on December 21. standard meridian that passes close to ...........
146. The Tropic of Cancer is ___________. (a) Allahabad (b) Nagpur
(c) Nashik (d) Indore
10 RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) 66 North latitudes
2 Ans. (a) : Indian Standard Time is determined by taking
10 the longitude 82.5º E as the standard meridian that passes
(b) 66 South latitudes close to Naini, Prayagraj. Indian Standard Time is 5 hour
2
30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time
10
(c) 23 North latitudes 150. ______is the meridian on which Indian
2
standard time (IST) is based?
10
(d) 23 South latitudes 1° 1°
2 (a) 82 E longitude (b) 81 E longitude
RRB J.E. -2014 2 2
Ans. (c): The latitude of a place on the earth's surface is 1° 1°
measurement of distance north or south of equator (c) 84 E longitude (d) 83 E longitude
measured in angular distance of a point from the centre 2 2
of the earth. The equator line divides the earth almost in RRB Group-D 04-12-2018 (Shift-II)
two equal part. Ans. (a) See the explanation of above question.
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151. Which of the following correctly depicts Indian Ans. (a) : A time zone is a region of the globe that
Standard time? observes a uniform standard time for legal,
(a) GMT + 4.30 (b) GMT - 5.30 commercial, and social purposes. Time zones tend to
(c) GMT - 4.30 (d) GMT +5.30 follow the boundaries of countries and their
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist subdivisions because it is convenient for areas in close
Ans. (d) : Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time zone commercial or other communication to keep the same
time. France, including its overseas territories, has the
observed through out India. It does not take into account
most time zones with 12. Russia has 11 Time Zones.
daylight saving time along with other seasonal factors. There are 6 time zones by law in the USA and its
Indian Standard Time is ahead of GMT by 5:30 hours dependencies. So in accordance with question option
(GMT+5:30). Greenwich Mean Time is the mean solar (a) is correct.
time at the Royal observatory in Greenwich London, 157. Which of the following countries has more than
counted from midnight. one standard meridian ?
152. Indian standard time (IST) is how many hours (a) U.S.A (b) India
ahead of Greenwich Mean time (GMT)? (c) Japan (d) Afghanistan
(a) 6 Hour (b) 5 Hour RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) 6:30 Hour (d) 5:30 Hour Ans. (a) : See the explanation above question.
RRB J.E. 2014 (14.12.2014 Red Paper) 158. International Date line passes through____.
(a) 00 Greenwich (b) 1800 Greenwich
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. 0
(c) 90 Greenwich (d) 2700 Greenwich
153. The Indian standard meridian passes through RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
five states. Which of the following is not one of Ans. (b) : In the year of 1884, an international
those five states? conference was organized at the Washington D.C.
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Chhatisgarh (United States of America) in which time zone of 1 hour
(c) Odisha (d) Bihar was set up at 15º longitude. On the same time the
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist International Date Line was also adopted which passes
Ans. (d) : Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on through the 180º meridian and it separates the whole
longitude of 82.5º', which passes through Uttar Pradesh, world into two consecutive calendar days. It is not a
Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgargh, Odisha and Andhra perfectly straight line. It passes through the middle of
Pradesh. The Standard Meridian of Indian passes Pacific ocean roughly following the 180º line of
longitude. There is a difference of one day on either side
through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh is considered as the
of the 180º meridian. The time increases east of the prime
standard time for the whole country. meridian and decreases to its west. The maximum
154. There is a time lag of _____ from Gujarat to number of time zone is found in France as 12 time zone.
Arunachal Pradesh. 159. Which of the following longitudes is considered
(a) 1 hours (b) 1.30 hours as the International Date Line?
(c) 2.30 hours (d) 2 hours (a) 0º (b) 90º W
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (c) 90º E (d) 180º
Ans. (d) : There is a four minute difference between the RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-III)
longitudes that are one degree apart. The difference Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.
between the longitude of Gujarat and Arunachal
Pradesh is thirty degrees. Hence the time lag from
Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh is two hours.
4. Rock
155. How many hours before sun rises in eastern 160. The downhill movement of rock and soil under
most Arunachal Pradesh, as compared to in the direct influence of gravity is called:
western most Gujarat? (a) Solifluction (b) Mass wasting
(a) one and a half hour (c) Soil creep (d) Hydraulic action
(b) two and a half hour RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
(c) one hour Ans. (b) : Mass wasting also known as mass movement
(d) two hours is the movement of rock and soil down slope under the
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist influence of gravity. Rock falls, slumps and debris are
Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question. all example of mass wasting.
156. Which of the following country follow more 161. Which of the following is NOT an example of
than one time zones? rocks?
(a) USA (b) Argentina (a) Asphalt (b) Schist
(c) India (d) China (c) Granite (d) Basalt
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Ans. (a) : The rock is an aggregate of one or more Ans. (b) : The Bauxite ore's deposits are formed by the
minerals. The Rock can be divided into three main decomposition of a wide variety of rocks rich in
categories named as Sedimentary, Igneous and aluminium silicates.
Metamorphic rock. In the given option Schist, Granite 167. Which type of rocks are Granite Rocks?
and Basalt are an example of rocks while Asphalt is a (a) Sedimentary Rocks
black or Brown Petroleum like material. (b) Igneous Rocks
162. What is an aquifer? (c) Schist Rocks
(a) Pockets of freshwater trapped in sandy beds (d) Metamorphic Rocks
in a desert RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(b) Water that flows through natural channels in a Ans. (b) : Granite is a light-colored igneous rock with
estuary grains large enough to be visible with the unaided eye.
(c) Sheets of frozen water found in rocky caves It forms from the slow crystallization of magma below
at high altitudes Earth's surface. Granite is composed mainly of quartz
(d) Water stored underground between layers of and alkali feldspar with minor amounts of mica,
hard rock amphiboles and other minerals.
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-II) 168. Which of the following is a type of sedimentary
Ans. (d) : An aquifer is a body of porous rock or rock?
sediment saturated with groundwater. Groundwater (a) Sandstone (b) Slate
enters an aquifer as precipitation seeps through the soil. (c) Granite (d) Lignite
It can move through the aquifer and resurface through RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
springs and wells. Ans. (a) : On the basis of origin rocks are divided into
163. The term 'Panthalassan' is related to which of 3 type:
the following? 1. Igneous rocks → Granite, Basalt, Diorite etc.
(a) Oceans (b) Soil 2. Sedimentary rocks → Sandstone, Limestone etc.
(c) Mountains (d) Atmosphere 3. Metamorphic rocks → Schist, Slate, Marble etc.
RRB Group-D 24-08-2022 (Shift-II) 169. The quartzite is a _______ type of rock.
Ans. (a) : The term 'Panthalassa' is related to Ocean. (a) Sedimentary (b) Igneous
This super ocean (Panthalassa) has surrounded the super (c) Basalt (d) Metamorphic
continent Pangaea, the latest in a series of super RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
continents in the history of Earth. Ans. (d) : Quartzite is a metamorphic rock. Pure
164. Which of the following statements is correct quartzite is usually white brown in colour. However
about Petrology? quartzites are often various shades of pink and red due
(a) It is branch of science concerned with the to varying amounts of hematite.
origin, structure and composition of 170. The down fold in a rock is known as a/an:
petroleum (a) Syncline (b) Backline
(b) It is the branch of science concerned with the (c) Anticline (d) Crestline
origin, structure and composition of rocks. RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) It has been derived from a Latin word which Ans. (a) : An upward fold is called an anticline while a
means brick. downward fold is called a syncline. Synclines are
(d) It is the sedimentary rock formed out of formed when tectonic plates move toward each other,
deposits of glaciers compressing the crust and forcing it upward.
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-I) 171. Rocks which have soldified from molten
magma are called
Ans. (b) : Petrology is the branch of geology concerned
(a) Metamorphic Rocks (b) Phyllite Rocks
with the compositions, structures and origin of rocks.
(c) Igneous Rocks (d) Sedimentary Rocks
Petrography, a sub discipline with the detailed
description and classification of rocks. RRB NTPC 16.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) : Rocks which have solidified from molten
165. The term 'lithification' is related to which of Magma are called Igneous rocks. They are generally
the following geographic elements ? harder and granular. Fossils are absent in such types of
(a) Rivers (b) Valleys rocks. Gabbro, Granite, Basalt etc. are the some
(c) Seas (d) Rocks examples of Igneous Rocks.
RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-III) 172. Granite is an example of ______.
Ans.(d) : Lithification refers to complex physical, (a) Metamorphic rock (b) Sedimentary rock
chemical or biological processes whereby (c) Igneous rock (d) Artificial stone
unconsolidated material (e.g. sand, silt and mud) gets RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
converted to solid rocks. Ans. (c): Granite is an example of igneous rock. During
166. Which mineral ore deposits are formed by the volcanic eruption, lava emerge out from the earth's
decomposition of a wide variety of rocks rich in surface, spread out and cools down to form igneous
aluminium silicates? rock. They are also called primary rocks due to their
(a) Manganese (b) Bauxite first formation. Apart from granite,basalt,pegmatite,
(c) Iron (d) Alumina diorite, pitchstone etc. are also other prominent example
RRB Group-D 28-09-2022 (Shift-III) of such rocks.
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173. Name the rock in which calcium present as the 178. Earthquakes that produced due to the sliding
main mineral component? of rocks along a fault plane are known as:
(a) Carbonate rock (b) Clayey rock (a) Explosion Earthquakes
(c) Silicate rock (d) Sandy rock (b) Volcanic Earthquakes
RRB J.E. -2014 (c) Collapse Earthquakes
Ans. (a) : Calcium rock consists mainly of Calcium (d) Tectonic Earthquakes
carbonate such as limestone gypsum, marble rocks etc. RRB NTPC 27.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Their strength is less then that of silicate rocks and it Ans. (d) : Earthquakes that the produced due to the
gets soon affected by the water. sliding of rocks along a fault plane are known as
174. Rocks are formed when magma (molten rock) tectonic earthquakes.
emerged due to volcanic eruptions and takes 179. Which of the following are the fastest seismic
the form of hard solid rocks: waves?
(a) Sedimentary (b) Metamorphic (a) Primary waves (b) Secondary waves
(c) Komatite (d) Igneous (c) Surface waves (d) Tidal waves
Ans: (d) The molten rock, called magma, spewed out in Ans. (a) :-An earthquake in simple words is the shaking
volcanic eruptions during the earth's early life and of the earth. It is a natural event. It is caused due to
solidified into hard rock's called igneous rocks. Magma
release of energy, which generates waves that travel in
is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located
all directions. Earthquake waves can be classified under
under earth's surface. The igneous rocks are composed
two categories: Body wave, surface wave. There are
of silicate minerals and also enriched in Magnesium two types of body waves. They are called P and S-
Oxide (MgO) and Iron Oxide (FeO , Fe2O3 and Fe3O4). waves.
Igneous rocks are economically very rich class rocks. P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the
surface. These are also called ‘Primary waves’. The P-
5. Earthquake waves are similar to sound waves. They travel through
gaseous, liquid and solid materials.
175. Under which of the following Seismic Zones do S-waves arrive at the surface with some time lag. These
the Andaman and Nicobar Islands fall? are called Secondary waves. An important fact about S-
(a) Zone III (b) Zone IV waves is that they can travel only through solid
(c) Zone II (d) Zone V materials. The waves interact with the surface rocks and
RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II) generate a new set of waves called surface waves. These
waves move along the surface.
Ans. (d) : As per the seismic zoning map of the
country, the total area is classified into four seismic 180. Which of the following is NOT the cause of a
zones i.e. Zone V, Zone IV, Zone III and Zone II. Zone tsunami?
V is seismically the most active region, while zone II is (a) Soil Erosion
the least. (b) Earthquakes
Andaman & Nicobar Island falls under Zone V. (c) Volcanic Eruptions
(d) Submarine Landslides
176. The destructive form of Tsunami, also called RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Seismic Sea Waves are usually caused by the
earthquake having: Ans. (a) : A tsunami is a catastrophic ocean wave. It is
(a) Magnitude 2-3 (b) Magnitude 5-6 Japanese word which means "Harbour wave". It is
caused by sudden movement of the ocean surface due to
(c) Magnitude 4-5 (d) Magnitude >7.5
earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I) into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite
Ans. (d) : Usually, it takes an Earthquake with a Richter impact in the ocean. Thus, soil erosion is not the cause
magnitude exceeding 7.5 to produce a destructive of a tsunami among given alternatives.
tsunami. A tsunami is a set of extraordinarily lengthy
waves bought on by a significant and abrupt movement 181. Which of the following options can cause
of the ocean. Tsunami (also knwon as harbour web)?
(a) An Earthquake with in the sea
Magnitude 4 – 4.9 → Light Earthquake
(b) Severe storm
Magnitude 5 – 5.9 → Moderate Earthquake (c) Volcanic eruption over Germang
Magnitude 2 – 2.9 → Rarely felt (d) Drought (famine)
177. Which of the following is the study of RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
vibrations within Earth? Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question.
(a) Seismology (b) Graphology 182. Pulling of the earth gravitationally in the same
(c) Ichthyology (d) Selenology direction by the sun and the Moon causes:
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) (a) Neap tides (b) Spring tides
Ans. (a) : Seismology is the study of Earthquakes and (c) High tides (d) Low tides
seismic waves that move through and around the Earth. RRB NTPC 23.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
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Ans. (b) : The highest tides, called spring tides, are Ans. (d): An earthquake may be result of a volcanic
formed when the earth, the sun and the Moon are lined eruption. A volcano is a crater or mouth on the surface
up in a row. This happens every two weeks during a of the Earth, through which hot magma gas and ashes
new Moon or full Moon. etc are come out within the earth's surface. Due to
183. Which earthquake waves involve transverse accumulation of these substances released by volcano
displacement? formed a conical topography which in called volcanic
(a) P-Waves (b) L-Waves mountain. The location directly above it on the surface
(c) S-Waves (d) Rayleigh surface Waves of the earth is called the epicenter and the place where it
RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist originate within the earth's surface in called focus.
Ans. (c) : S-Waves (S stands for secondary or shear or 189. Which of the following Indian cities lies in the
shake) also known as transverse waves, because particle lowest seismic zone?
motions are transverse to the direction of movement of (a) Sri-Nagar (b) Raipur
the wavefront, or perpendicular to the ray. These waves (c) Delhi (d) Dehradun
involve shearing and rotation of the material as the
wave passes through it, but donot change its volume.
Ans. (b): Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is located in the lowest
184. Which earthquake waves involve transverse
seismic zone. Based on the past seismic history, Bureau
displacement?
of Indian Standards grouped the country divided into
(a) P-Waves
four seismic zones namely Zone-II, Zone-III, Zone-IV
(b) L- Waves
and Zone-V. Of all these four zones, Zone-V is the most
(c) S-Waves seismic active region whereas Zone-II is the least.
(d) Rayleigh Surface Waves
190. Which of the following is a warning sign of
Tsunami?
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. (a) Stormy weather
185. The magnitude of an earthquake is measured (b) shower
in/on ____. (c) Water falling back quickly from the beach.
(a) Bar (b) Richter Scale (d) Pets acting strangely
(c) Pascal (d) Kilogram RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (c): When the epicenter of an earthquake is set in a
Ans. (b) : The Richter Scale calculates an earthquake's marine area, the water flowing in the sea becomes
magnitude (size) from the amplitude of the earthquake's directionless causing the aqueous waves to collide and
largest seismic wave recorded by a seismograph.
transform into high wave. These waves hits the coast
Magnitudes are based on a logarithmic scale (base10).
and cause extreme destruction which is called Tsunami.
The Mercalli scale is based on observable earthquake
damage. Tsunami is a Japanese language word . A warning sign
of Tsunami is water falling back quickly from the sea-
186. ........... is the study of earthquakes.
coast.
(a) Montology (b) Seismology
191. What is the cause of an Earthquake?
(c) Volcanology (d) Topography
(a) Global warming of the earth's surface
(b) Population growth on earth
Ans. (b) : Seismology is the branch of physical (c) Underground nuclear explosion test
geography under which the scientific study and factual (d) Motion of tectonic plate of earth.
analysis of earthquake is studied. Through the scientific
study of earthquakes, information is obtained about the
structure and location of the interior of the earth and Ans. (d): The inner part of the earth is made up of hard
other planets. rocks. These hard blocks are called plates. The earth's
lithosphere is divided into several plates and these are
187. What waves occurs during an earthquake?
two kinds of plates; continental plate and oceanic plate.
(a) Cosmic waves (b) Seismic waves
(c) Surface waves (d) Sound waves The width of continental plate is about 70 km below the
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-I) earth's surface and the oceanic plate's width is about
Ans. (b): Earthquake is the sudden violent movement of 150 km. These plates moves in different direction
the Earth's surface caused by the passage of seismic independently. The edges of the plates are called the
waves through Earth's rock. This can happen for both plate boundaries. The plate boundaries are made up of
natural and human reasons. many faults and most of the earthquakes around the
188. Which of the following natural phenomenon world occur on these faults. Since the edges of the
causes an Earthquake? plates are rough, they get stuck while the rest of the
(a) Locust attacks (b) Storm plate keeps moving. Finally, when the plate has moved
(c) Lunar eclipse (d) Volcanic eruption far enough, the edges unstick on one of the faults and
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 (Shift-II) Stage Ist there is an earthquake.
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192. The estimation of a probable earthquake is not 197. Which of the following statements is NOT
based on: correct about the Pacific ring of Fire?
(a) Depending the movement of plates within the (a) Its length is approximately 40,000 km.
earth (b) 75% of Earth's volcanoes are located along
(b) On the basis of fault zone the Ring of Fire.
(c) Depending on the position of planets (c) The Pacific Rim covers the eastern shores of
(d) On the basis of earth quake history North America and South America.
(d) It is a belt of active volcanoes.
Ans. (c): Scientists do not estimate the probability of an Ans. (c) : The Pacific Ring of Fire does not cover the
earthquake on planetary position basis. The position of eastern coast of North America and South America
planets are studied in Astronomy. The estimation of because the chain runs up along the western coast of
occurrence of an earthquake is basis on the movement South and North America. The Ring of fire, also
of plates within the earth, on fault zone bases, and referred to as the circum-pacific Belt, is a path along the
earthquake history basis. pacific ocean characterized by active volcanoes and
frequent earthquakes. The ring of fire is stretched to
appropriately 40,000 km tracing boundaries between
6. Volcano several tectonic plates including the Pacific, Juan de
Fuca, Cocos, Indian- Australian, Nazca, North
193. The name of the active volcano in India is: American, and Philippine plates. The ring of fire is
(a) Ross Island (b) Barren Island home to more than 450 active and dormant volcanoes
(c) Neill Island (d) Sentinel Island (75% of earth's total volcanoes) forming a semicircle or
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist horse shoes around the rim of the pacific ocean.
Ans. (b) : Barren Island is an island located in the 198. Which of the following options is a volcanic
Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano mountain?
(a) Appchachiyan (b) Himalyan
in South Asia. Along with the rest of the Andaman
(c) Ural (d) Fujiyama
Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and lies about 138 km
Ans. (d) : Mt. Fujiyama, is a volcanic mountain located
northeast of the territory's capital, Port Blair. Barren on the Japanese island of Honshu in one of the world's
Island houses are the only active volcano in India. oldest example of stratovolcano. The movement of
194. Which island is the only active volcano in tectonic plates creates volcanoes along the edges of the
India? plates and when volcanoes erupt they form mountains
(a) Barren (b) Oyster Rock known as volcanic mountain.
(c) Viper (d) Havelock 199. Which of the following is a dormant volcano?
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-I) (a) Sakurajima in Japan
Ans. (a): See the explanation of above question. (b) Mt. Erebus in Antarctica
195. In Africa Kilimanjaro is: (c) Etna in Italy
(d) Mauna Kea in Hawaii
(a) The longest river
(b) The biggest grassland Ans. (d) : Dormant volcano are not extint but have
(c) The dense forest erupted in recent history. The dormant volcanoes may
(d) Volcanic mountain erupt in future. Mauna Kea in Hawaii, Mount
RRB NTPC 30.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mt.Fuji in Japan etc. are
Ans. (d) : Mount Kilimanjaro is a volcano in Tanzania. classified as dormant volcano.
It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest 200. Which active volcano is known as the Light
single free standing mountain in the world. It is about House of the Mediterranean?
5,895 metres high above sea level. (a) Mt Etna (b) Stromboli
It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, Shira (c) Cotopaxi (d) Mount Vesuvius
196. Which of the following is NOT a volcano?
Ans. (b) : The volcanoes which are currently erupting
(a) Mount Etna (b) Mont Blanc
from time to time are termed as active volcanoes.
(c) Cotopaxi (d) Mount Vesuvius Stromboli is an active volcano of Italy on the Lipari
RRB NTPC 27.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist islands. It is also known as the Light House of
Ans. (b) : Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Mediterranean Sea.
Alps and Western Europe. 201. Which is the largest volcano present on the
Some volcanoes are as follows earth? (with its mass and footprint basis.)
(1) Mt Etna – Italy (a) Ojos-del-Salado (b) Mt. Vesuvius
(2) Cotopaxi – Equador (c) Tamu Massif (d) Mauna loa
(3) Mt Vesuvius – Italy RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (c): Tamu Massif is the largest shield volcano in Ans. (b) : Cloud is a mass of minute water droplets or
the world in Pacific ocean around 1000 miles east of tiny crystals of ice formed by the condensation of water
Japan. It covers an area of 120000 square miles roughly vapour in free air at a considerable elevation. According
the size of New-Mexico. Ojos Del Salado lies in South to their height expanse, density and transparency or
America at the bordering country of Argentina and opaqueness clouds are grouped under four types-
Chile, is the world's highest volcano. Mauna kea the Cirrus : Formed at high altitudes (8000-12000) met.
Cumulus : Formed at a height of 4000-7000 met.
'tallest' mountain in the world and also the tallest volcano.
Mauna kea is a volcano on the island of Hawaii. Stratus : Formed at low altitude.
202. Ninety east ridge which is an interstate volcano Nimbus : Formed very near to earth's surface.
located in the ocean____. Hence, in the given options cirrus, cirrocumulus and
(a) Pacific ocean (b) Atlantic ocean cirro stratus are high altitude clouds while cumulus is
(c) Indian ocean (d) Arctic ocean middle altitude cloud.
RRB Group-D 18-09-2018 (Shift-II) 207. Humidity is generally measured by:
Ans. (c) Ninety degree east ridge is a submarine (a) Partial pressure by vapour
volcano is located in the Indian ocean. This ridge is (b) Dry and humid temperature measurement.
located in the eastern hemisphere at 90º meridian (c) Physical transmission
(d) Evaporation
parallel.
203. The active mount Saint Helena volcanic Island Ans. (b) : Amount of water vapour present in the
is located in_____. atmosphere is called humidity. These water vapours are
(a) Japan (b) India formed due to condensation and evaporation. It can be
(c) U.S.A (d) Chile measured as relative humidity or absolute humidity. The
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist instrument which measures humidity is known as
Ans. (c): Mount Saint Halena is a peak in the Hygrometer. Dry and wet bulb thermometer and
Mayacamas mountains of California, USA. hygrometer are the instrument used to measure
humidity.
208. Dew is formed:
7. Humidity and Rainfall (a) Due to condensation of humid air on cold
surface.
204. Which of the following terms refers to a (b) Covering of the sky at the night.
climatic condition in the marine environment (c) From the surface of the earth when to air is
that results in a period of warming of the water cold.
body? (d) Due to wind being very dry due to rain.
(a) El Nino (b) El Mino RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper)
(c) La Mino (d) La Nina Ans :(a) Dew is formed due to condensation of humid
RRB Group-D 22-08-2022 (Shift-I) air on cold surface. When humid air hits a cold surface,
Ans. (a) : El Nino term refers to a climatic condition in water is mixed with air in gaseous form or vapors. In
winters, the temperature is decreased in the morning
the marine environment that results in a period of
due to the dew form (Dew forms as temperatures drop
warming of the water body. It can be understood as a and object cool down). It can be seen on the leaves of
natural phenomenon wherein the ocean temperatures plants and grasses.
rise especially in parts of the Pacific Ocean. It also
209. The water cycle of the earth is driven by:-
weakens the trade winds of the affected region. (a) Air (b) Moon
205. The word 'Monsoon' is derived from the (c) Sun (d) Earth
________ word 'mausim' which means 'season' RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist
(a) Arabic (b) Sanskrit Ans. (c): Earth's water cycle is driven by the sun. It is
(c) French (d) Latin also known as the hydrological cycle. Most of earth's
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist water is in the oceans, rivers and lakes. The sun which
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist drives the water cycle, heats water in the oceans rivers
and lakes. Some amount of water evaporate as vapors
Ans. (a) : The word “monsoon” comes from the into the air. Rising vapors cool and condense into cloud
Arabic word mausim, meaning season. Basically, it and cloud particles grow and fallout of the sky as
describes a seasonal wind shift over a region that is precipitation. Most precipitation falls back into the
usually accompanied by a dramatic increase in oceans or onto land, where it flows over the ground as
precipitation. surface runoff. A portion of run off enters rivers and
206. Select the odd one out of the following types of continues towards the ocean. Thus such cycle is fromed,
clouds. and repeating itself again and again.
Cumulus, Cirrus, cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus 210. Any form of water which fall from the cloud is
called:
(a) Cirrocumulus (b) Cumulus (a) Evaporation (b) Condensation
(c) Cirrus (d) Cirrostratus (c) Precipitation (d) Transpiration
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-I)
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Ans: (c) When cloud particles become too heavy to 215. What is the direction of the Inter Tropical
remain suspended in the air, condensed water vapor Convergence Zone in winter?
falls back to the Earth in various forms. This process is (a) Westward (b) Southward
called as precipitation. Precipitation is very important (c) Northward (d) Eastward
for the life forms on the Earth. Precipation occurs in RRB Group-D– 17/08/2022 (Shift-III)
three states Ans. (b) : The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
1. Solid state (ITCZ) follows the sun in that the position varies
2. Liquid state seasonally, its direction is towards the north in the
3. Gaseous state summer (Northern hemisphere summer) and south in
211. Which is main factor which provides rainfall in winter (Northern hemisphere winter). Therefore the
winter to north-west part of country? ITCZ is responsible for the wet and dry seasons in the
(a) Western disturbance tropics.
(b) South west monsoon 216. 'Fani' was a type of:
(c) South east monsoon (a) Polar cyclone (b) Tropical cyclone
(d) Eastern disturbance (c) Mesocyclone (d) Non-polar cyclone
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014, Green paper) RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (a): Western disturbances are the cause of most
winter and pre-monsoon season rainfall across north- Ans. (b) : Fani is a tropical cyclone. A tropical cyclone
brings very violent winds, torrential rain, high waves
west India. It has profound impact on climate and
ands, in some cases, very destructive storm surges and
agriculture of India specially for Rabi-season crop.
coastal flooding. The winds blow counter clockwise in
the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern
8. Cyclone, Atmosphere Hemisphere. Cyclone Fani hit the coast of Odisha then
move towards the Bangladesh .
212. Which of the following is the lowermost layer 217. Which air mass is warm ?
of the earth's atmosphere? (a) Continental Polar
(a) Thermosphere (b) Mesosphere (b) Continental Tropical
(c) Stratosphere (d) Troposphere (c) Maritime Polar
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II) (d) Continental Arctic
Ans. (d) : The troposphere is the lowest layer of our RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-III)
atmosphere. It starts at the sea level and extends Ans.(b) : Continental Tropical air masses are hot, dry
upward to 10 km. and warm air masses originating in the lower latitudes
Others layers of atmosphere– over deserts or interiors of land masses.
Stratosphere - 13-50 km They usually develop in summer.
Mesosphere - 50-80 km Rest of the other air masses are cold and humid.
Thermosphere - 80-400 km Continental polar and Arctic → Cold air mass
(Ionosphere is part of this layer) Maritime polar →Cold.
Exosphere - 400km-above 218. The amount of carbon dioxide in the
Exosphere is the highest layer of the atmosphere. atmosphere is :
213. Which of the following represents the correct (a) 71% (b) 21%
order of occurrence of the layers of the (c) 0.03% (d) 0.3%
atmosphere, starting from the surface of the RRB Group-D– 08/09/2022 (Shift-I)
earth? Ans.(c) : Different types of gases present in the air and
(a) Troposphere - Stratosphere - Mesosphere - their percentage-
Ionosphere - Exosphere Nitrogen – 78%
(b) Troposphere - Stratosphere - Exosphere - Oxygen – 21%
Ionosphere - Mesosphere Argon – 0.93%
(c) Troposphere- Mesosphere- Stratosphere - Carbon dioxide – 0.04%. 10.03%
Ionosphere - Exosphere
(d) Troposphere - Stratosphere - Ionosphere - 219. ITCZ is a broad trough of low pressure in
Mesosphere - Exosphere equatorial latitudes. The full form of ITCZ is :
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) Inter Tropical Climate Zone
RRB NTPC Stage Ist 19.01.2017 (Shift-III) (b) Inter Terrain Convergence Zone
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. (c) Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
(d) Inner Tropical Convergence Zone
214. Which of the following is the highest layer of
atmosphere? RRB Group-D– 09/09/2022 (Shift-I)
(a) Thermosphere (b) Exosphere Ans.(c) : The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
lies in the eruptional trough a permanent low pressure
(c) Stratosphere (d) Mesosphere
feature where surface trade wilds, laden with heat and
RRB Group-D– 13/09/2022 (Shift-II) moisture, converge to form a zone of increased
Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question. conversion, cloudiness and precipitation.
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220. The doldrums are an area of .............. pressure 225. Which zone separates the troposphere from the
around the equator, where prevailing winds stratosphere?
are calm. (a) Thermopause (b) Stratopause
(a) Constant (b) low (c) Tropopause (d) Mesopause
(c) high (d) fluctuating RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-II)
RRB Group-D 25-08-2022 (Shift-I) Ans. (c) : The boundary between troposphere and
stratosphere is called tropopause while the boundary
Ans. (b) : The doldrums are an area of low pressure
between stratosphere and mesosphere is called
around the equator, where prevailing winds are calm. In stratopause, boundary between mesosphere and
actuality it's the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone thermosphere is known as mesopause, and boundary
(ITCZ) which is known as the doldrums by sailors, and between thermosphere and Exosphere is known as
is the place where trade winds from two different thermopause.
directions converge. 226. Chinook wind also known as 'snow eater' flows
221. Which of the following is not a result of the in which of the following continents?
ozone layer depletion? (a) Australia (b) Asia
(a) The Earth gets more UV rays from the Sun (c) Africa (d) North America
(b) Tsunami RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
(c) Immune deficiency disorders Ans. (d) : Chinook is warm dry wind descending the
(d) Skin cancer eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains primarily in
RRB Group-D 23-08-2022 (Shift-I) winter. Chinook wind flows in Northern America.
When Chinook winds pass over snow-covered areas, the
Ans. (b) : Among the given option, Tsunami is the one snow often vaporizes before it has a chance to melt.
which is not a result of ozone layer depletion. Ozone These winds can easily vaporize a foot of snow within
layer depletion may result in more incoming UV rays hours. Because of this Chinook winds are often known
over the earth. And these excess UV rays presence lead as snow eaters.
to many impacts on humans like immune deficiency 227. Which of the following symbols is a correct
disorders and skin cancer disease. Tsunami is related to representation for air mass above a hot and dry
earthquakes inside the Sea, a little bit of gravitational desert region?
aspects also take part in this process. (a) mP (b) cP
222. What will happen if the ozone layer becomes (c) cT (d) cA
thinner? RRB NTPC (State-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-II)
(a) Temperature of Earth will increase Ans. (c) : A hot dry air mass that originates over
(b) Amount of surface ozone will increase deserted regions is denoted by cT (Continental
(c) Cases of skin cancer will increase Tropical) air mass, generally formed over the desert
South West and northern Mexico during summer.
(d) The ozone hole will close by redistribution
An air mass is a large body of air with horizontal
RRB Group-D– 16/09/2022 (Shift-II) dimensions of several hundred to a couple of thousand
Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question. miles, within which temperatures and moisture at the
223. At which of these places is the thickness of the surface of air are uniform.
troposphere the greatest? Meteorologists define air masses with designation like
(a) Above Mountains (b) South Pole maritime or continental. There are mainly 5 types of air
masses Maritime Tropical (mT), Continental-Tropical
(c) North Pole (d) Equator (cT), Continental- Polar (cP), Continental-Arctic (cA),
RRB Group-D 19-09-2022 (Shift-I) Maritime Polar (mP).
Ans. (d) : The troposphere is the lowermost layer of the 228. In which layer of the atmosphere is ozone most
atmosphere. Its average height is 13 km and extends concentrated?
roughly to a height of 8 km near the poles and about 18 (a) Thermosphere (b) Troposphere
km at the equator. The Thickness of the troposphere is (c) Stratosphere (d) Mesosphere
greatest at the equator because heat is transported to RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 16/06/2022 (Shift-III)
great heights by strong convectional currents. Ans. (c) : Most atmospheric ozone is concentrated in a
stratosphere layer, about 9 to 18 miles (15 to 30 km)
224. Where is the ozone hole located?
above the Earth's surface.
(a) Over the North and South Poles
229. Which of the following statements about the
(b) Over industrialized Europe north polar flame (Aurora Borealis) is correct?
(c) Over Antarctica (a) Auroras arise as a result of the emmission of
(d) Over the Equator Nitrogen in to the earth's atmoshphere
RRB Group-D 14-09-2022 (Shift-I) (b) It is also known as southern light
(c) It can be seen mainly in the equatorial regions
Ans. (c) : The thinning of the protective Ozone layer
(d) It is a beautiful natural light visible in the sky
over the stratosphere is known as the ozone depletion or of the earth
ozone hole. It is observed in the Antarctica region. RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) : A natural electrical phenomenon characterized Ans. (a) : The Coriolis Force is the wind defection
by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish force origined due to rotation of earth not due to difference
light in the sky especially near the northern or southern in atmospheric pressure. It is determined by weight of
magnetic pole is called aurora. The effect is caused by the object and its rate of rotation and is somewhat directly
interaction of charged particles from sun with atoms in proportional to angle of latitude. Usually, it is not
observable at equator because this the belt of doldrum.
the upper atmosphere. In northern and southern regions
236. What protects the earth from the ultra violet
it is respectively called Aurora Borealis or Northern
radiation of the sun?
Lights and Aurora Australis or Southern Light. (a) Ozone (b) Nitrogen
230. Which of the given layer of the atmosphere has (c) Oxygen (d) Magnesium
the lowest density ? RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) Ionosphere (b) Exosphere Ans. (a) : The Ozone layer lying in Stratosphere is very
(c) Stratosphere (d) Mesosphere beneficial for existence of human beings. It prevents us
RRB NTPC 22.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist from ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Ans. (b) : In all of the layers of atmosphere the 237. Which one is the nearest layer to the Earth's
exosphere has the lowest density while the troposphere surface?
holds the highest density among all. (a) Stratosphere (b) Lithosphere
231. Which gas can be fixed in the atmosphere by (c) Thermosphere (d) Troposphere
lightning? RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-II)
(a) Argon (b) Nitrogen
(c) Carbon Dioxide (d) Oxygen Ans. (d): Troposphere is the lowest layer of earth's
RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist atmosphere. Its height is upto 20 km on the equator and
Ans. (b) : During lightning, nitrogen and oxygen from upto 7 km on poles. In this layer, dust particles and
the atmosphere combine together and form nitrogen vapours are found and all weathering phenomenon
oxides. These gases react with rainwater to form dilute occurs here. Temperature decreases at the rate of 1ºC on
nitric acid. The nitric acid then reacts with minerals 165 meters ongoing above from the earth's surface
present in the soil to form nitrates. which is called as normal lapse rate.
232. Which of the following gases in the atmosphere 238. What would you call air pressure?
is used up in three processes : combustion, (a) Evaporation (b) Densification
respiration and in the formation of oxides of (c) Atmospheric pressure (d) Temperature
nitrogen. lRlRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-II)
(a) Carbon (b) Oxygen Ans. (c) Air pressure may be called atmospheric
(c) Hydrogen (d) Helium pressure. It is expressed as force per unit area exerted
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist by an atmospheric column.. Atmospheric pressure can
Ans. (b) : Oxygen is used in process of combustion, be measured with a Mercury BAROMETER that
respiration and in the formation of oxides of nitrogen. balances the weight of the column of atmosphere.
Air contains Nitrogen (78%) Oxygen (21%), Argon 239. ............ is present as protection layer that
(0.93%), Carbon dioxide (0.03%) and 0.4% other gases. protect ultra violet rays on reaching the
Atmosphere is a layer of gas that envelope a planet and ground surface?
is held in place by the gravity. (a) Troposphere (b) Mesosphere
233. The concentration of carbon dioxide in the (c) Stratosphere (d) Thermosphere
atmosphere is approximately ............. RRB NTPC Stage Ist 29.04.2016 (Shift-II)
(a) 0.03% (b) 3.34% Ans. (c): The layer just above the troposphere called
(c) 0.054% (d) 0.38% stratosphere. There is a average height over the middle
RRB NTPC 08.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist latitude has been determined to be 25-30 kms on an
RRB J.E. (14.12.2014) average the upper limit of stratosphere is taken to be 50
Ans. (a) : See the explanation of above question. km. There is concentration of ozone in a form of layer
234. What is amount percent of Nitrogen in our between the height of 15-30 kms that protect us from
Atmosphere? the incoming UV rays.
(a) 78% (b) 72% 240. Which is the most abundant rare gases?
(c) 21% (d) 28% (a) Helium (b) Argon
RRB NTPC 09.04.2016 (Shift-III) Stage Ist (c) Neon (d) Nitron
Ans: (a) See the explanation of above question. RRB NTPC 11.04.2016 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
235. Which of the following statements about Ans. (b): Argon is the most abundant rare gas in the
Coriolis force is incorrect ? atmosphere. It is represented by the symbol Ar. It
(a) It arises due to difference in atmospheric belongs to noble gas and makes up about 0.93% of
pressure Earth's atmosphere. It is the third most abundant gas in
(b) It is direclty proportional to the angle of the atmosphere.
latitude 241. What is the study of Atmosphere called?
(c) It is maximum at the poles (a) Atmospherology (b) Meteorology
(d) It is not at the equator (c) Ecology (d) Anthology
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Ans. (b): The study of the atmosphere is called Ans. (d) When the reading of a barometer suddenly
Meteorology. Ecology is study of relationship of man to decreases, it indicates that the weather will be extremely
its environment. The study of flowers and flowering stormy. When barometer's reading falls slowly
plants in done under Anthology. downward, it indicates the possibility of rainfall. When
242. The radio communication is possible from goes up slowly then it refers clear sky.
which of the following layers of the
atmosphere?
(a) Troposphere (b) Thermosphere 9. Continent/Island
(c) Ionosphere (d) Stratosphere
RRB NTPC 17.01.2017 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 247. What was the name of the giant single
Ans. (c): The communication of radio is possible in the landmass which had split to form the present
Ionosphere layer of the atmosphere because Ionosphere continents of the world?
is composed of many ionized particles which transmits (a) Pangaea (b) Panthalassa
the radio waves. (c) Gondwana (d) Tethys
243. Which of the following options has the correct RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-I)
types of planetary winds? Ans. (a) : According to Continental Drift Theory, all
(a) Local Winds and Periodic Winds the Continents formed a single continental mass name
(b) Trade Winds and Periodic Winds Pangaea. Pangaea break-up into Gondwanaland and
(c) Trade Winds, Westerlies and Polar Easterlies Laurasia.
(d) Polar Winds and Westerlies
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 248. Who among the following is considered as the
Ans. (c) : There are three main types of planetary winds father of Plate Tectonics?
- the trade winds, the westerlies and the easterlies. (a) Antonie Philips Van Leeuwenhoek
Planetary or permanent winds blow from high pressure (b) James Rennell
belts to low pressure belts in the same direction (c) Antoine Lavoisier
throughout the year. They blow over vast area of (d) Alfred Wegener
continents and oceans. RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 14/06/2022 (Shift-I)
244. The downslope winds flowing from high Ans. (d) : Alfred Wegner is considered as 'Father of
elevations of mountains, plateaus, and hills Plate Tectonics'. Continental Drift Theory and Plate
down their slopes to the valleys or planes below Tectonic theory explains the origin and evolution of the
are known as: Continents and the Oceans.
(a) Katabatic winds (b) SaMoon winds
(c) Anabatic winds (d) Shamal winds 249. In which continent is the archipelago Tierra del
Fuego located?
(a) Africa (b) Europe
Ans. (a) : A Katabatic wind is a drainage wind, a wind (c) North America (d) Sourth America
that carries high-density air from a higher elevation RRB NTPC 28.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
down a slope under the force of gravity. Such winds are
sometimes also called fall winds the spelling catabatic Ans. (d) : Tierra del Fuego archipelago is located at the
winds is also used. It is a dense cold wind. southern extremity of South America. In shape the main
island, separated from the mainland by the Strait of
245. What do we call the force which affects the
Magellan, is a triangle with its base on Beagle Channel.
direction of wind and is caused by the rotation
of the earth on its axis? 250. In which of the following continent are the 6
(a) Coriolis force most populated countries located?
(b) Gravitational force (a) Asia (b) North America
(c) Pressure gradient force (c) South America (d) Africa
(d) Frictional force RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (a) : Asia is the largest and most populous
Ans. (a) : The Coriolis force is an inertial or fictitious continent of the world. Six most populated countries of
force that acts on objects that are in motion within a the world are located in Asian continent. The Top 6
frame of reference that rotates with respect to an inertial most populated countries of Asian continent are : China,
frame. In a reference frame with clockwise rotation, the India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Japan.
force acts to the left of the motion of the object. 251. Which among the following was NOT a part of
Due to the coriolis force winds and currents tend to flow the ancient supercontinent called
to the right of this direction north of the equator Gondwanaland?
(anticlockwise) and to the left of this direction south of (a) Australia (b) India
it (clockwise). (c) France (d) South Africa
246. When the reading of the barometer suddenly RRB NTPC 07.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
decreases, it indicates that the weather........ Ans. (c) : Some 200 million years ago, Antarctica was
(a) Will be very hot (b) Will be very pleasant joined to South America, Africa, India, and Australia in
(c) Extremely cold (d) Extremely stormy a single large continent called Gondwanaland. France
RRB Group-D 05-10-2018 (Shift-II) was not the part of Gondwanaland.
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