RRB General Ability and Intelligence - Indian Polity
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?
- (a)
Attorney General of India-Judges of the Supreme Court-Members of Parliment-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- (b)
Judges of the Supreme Court -Deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha-Attorney General of Indian-Members of Parliment
- (c)
Attorney General of India-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-Judges of supreme Court-Members of Parliment
- (d)
Judges of the Supreme Court-Attorney general of India-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-Members of Parliment
Which Commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab reorganization Act, which created the states Punjab and Haryana?
- (a)
Dhar Commission
- (b)
Dass Commission
- (c)
Shah Commission
- (d)
Mahajan Commission
A writ issued by the judiciary enquiring upon the executive to do what its should have done within its stipulated powers is called
- (a)
Habeas Corpus
- (b)
Mandamus
- (c)
Prohibition
- (d)
Quo Warranto
Which one of the following is not a feature of the Fundamental Rights?
- (a)
It is available to all persons, citizens and non-citizens
- (b)
These are in the nature of positive obligations upon the state
- (c)
Some of the Rights are available only to the citizens
- (d)
These are justiciable
Which of the following directives has not been included in the Constitution with regard to conduct of international relations?
- (a)
Work for the maintenance of just and honorable relations between nations
- (b)
Show respect for international law and treaty obligations
- (c)
Encourage settlement of international disputes through arbitration
- (d)
Work for disarmament
Which of the following position is held during the pleasure of the President of India?
- (a)
Vice-President
- (b)
Cheif Justice of India
- (c)
Governor of a State
- (d)
Chairman of UPSC
Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India?
1.Real and Popular
2.Titular and Dejure
3.Political and Nominal
4.Constitutional and Nominal
select the correct answer from the codes given below
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
1 and 4
- (c)
2 and 3
- (d)
2 and 4
According to Indian Constitution, the Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of
- (a)
the President
- (b)
the Prime Minister
- (c)
the Speaker of the Lok sabha
- (d)
the chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
What is maximum expenditure limit for the parliamentary election of a constituency?
- (a)
25 lakhs
- (b)
40 Lakhs
- (c)
70 Lakhs
- (d)
1 crore
Consider the following Statement
1. The council of Minister in the centre Shall be collectively responsible to theParliament
2. The union ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the president of India
3. The Prime minister shall communicate to the President about the proposal for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)
only 1
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
1 and 3
- (d)
All of these
Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State respectively?
- (a)
91st
- (b)
93rd
- (c)
95th
- (d)
97th
Consider the following statements
1.The highest criminal court of District and Session Judge
2.The District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court
3.A person to be eligible for appointment as a District should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State.
4.When the Session Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
2, 3 and 4
- (c)
3 and 4
- (d)
All of the above
A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that
he obtains permission from the Principal of his college
- (a)
he is a member of a political party
- (b)
his name figures in the Voter's list
- (c)
his files a declaration owing allegiance to the Constitution of India
- (d)
Which constitutional Article define 'Municipalities'
Which Constitutional Article defines election to Municipalities?
- (a)
Article-243 A
- (b)
Article-243 ZA
- (c)
Article-243 ZB
- (d)
Article-243 P
Which one of the following committee is not associated with Panchayati Raj in India
- (a)
Sadia Ali Committee
- (b)
Dinesh Goswami Committee
- (c)
L.M. Singhvi Committee
- (d)
P.K. Thungan Committee
What is the middle unit in the three-tierPanchayati Raj system?
- (a)
Gram Panchayat
- (b)
Panchayat Samiti
- (c)
Zila Parishad
- (d)
Union Board
Who is the chairman of second Administrative reforms Commission?
- (a)
Bimal Jalan
- (b)
Karan Singh
- (c)
M Veerappa Moily
- (d)
Ahamed Patel
Which of the following Bills require prior consent of their president for their introduction?
1. Bill to reorganize state.
2. bill affecting taxes in which states are interested
3. Stats Bill imposing restriction on freedom of trade.
4. Bills involving expenditure from the consolidated fund of the state.
Select the correct answer from the option given below.
- (a)
1,2 and 4
- (b)
1,2,3 and 4
- (c)
2,3 and 4
- (d)
1,2 and 3
Consider the following
1.KC Wheare : Quasi federal
2. Granville austin : cooperative federalism
3. Ivor Jenning : Federation with a strong centralising
tendacy
Which of the above statement are correct
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
1,2 and 3
- (d)
1 and 3
Which one of the following statement appropriately describes the 'Fiscal Stimulus'?
- (a)
It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country
- (b)
it is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth
- (c)
it is an extreme affirmative action by the government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion
- (d)
it is governments intensive action of the government action on financial institution to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation
Which of the following is/are provided by Article-249 of the Constitution?
1. Residuary powers of legislation.
2. powers of the parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list in the national interest.
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
Neither 1 nor 2
A member of the State Public Service Commission can be removed only by the
1.Governor on ground of misbehavior.
2.President on the ground of insolvency
3.If president is in the opinion that he is unfit to continue office by reason of infirmity of mind or body
4.President on ground of misbehaviour after receiving report of the Supreme Court after due inquiry.
- (a)
1,2 and 3
- (b)
2 and 4
- (c)
2 and 3
- (d)
Only 2
The accounts of the union and of the states shall be kept in such a form as prescribed by
- (a)
Finance Minister
- (b)
CAG of India
- (c)
President of India in consultation with CAG
- (d)
Parliment
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) For Trade (e-Trade) seeks to
1. simplify procedures, introduce electronic delivery of services by regulatory and facilitating organisations.
2. Provide 24X7acess to users, increase transparency in procedures, reduce transaction cost and time.
3. introduce international standards and practices in the area of clearance of export/import of cargo.
Which of the statement given above is/are true?
- (a)
1 and 3
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
1,2 and 3
- (d)
None of these
The sitting of the House of the people may be terminated by
- (a)
Adjournment
- (b)
Prorogation
- (c)
Dissolution
- (d)
All of these
The highest body which approves the Five-Year Plan of our country is
- (a)
President
- (b)
Parliament
- (c)
Planning Commission
- (d)
National Development Council
Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by-
- (a)
President
- (b)
Governor
- (c)
Chief Justice of India
- (d)
President at the advice of Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned state
The members of a State Commission can be removed by the
- (a)
Governor on a reports by the Supreme Court
- (b)
Governor on a resolution passed by Parliament
- (c)
President on a report by the Supreme Court
- (d)
President on a resolution passed by Parliament
The Directive principles of state policy are contained in :
- (a)
Part III of the constitution
- (b)
Part IV of the Constitution
- (c)
Schedule VII of the Constitution
- (d)
Schedule IX of the Constitution
The power to prorogue the Lok Sabha rests with
- (a)
The speaker
- (b)
The president
- (c)
The prime minister
- (d)
The minister for parliamentary affairs