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Exam: RRB NTPC Subject: General Awareness Topic: History

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The integration process aimed to create a unified and coherent Indian polity by:

Maintaining existing divisions Consolidating disparate territories Encouraging regional autonomy Promoting international alliances
Q2. Which of the following High Courts has jurisdiction over the most number of states and union territories?

Bombay High Court Calcutta High Court Guwahati High Court Allahabad High Court
Q3. The principle of 'equal justice and free legal aid' is a DPSP under which article?

Article 40 Article 41 Article 42 Article 44
Q4. Who is the current Chief Justice of India as of early 2024?

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud Justice U.U. Lalit Justice S.A. Bobde Justice Ranjan Gogoi
Q5. In which century did Shivaji Maharaj lay the foundation of the Maratha Empire?

15th century 16th century 17th century 18th century
Q6. Which fundamental right provides protection against arrest and detention in certain cases?

Right to Equality Right to Freedom of Religion Right to Life and Personal Liberty Right against Exploitation
Q7. If a state has a bicameral legislature, the Chief Minister is usually a member of which house?

Either the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council. Only the Legislative Assembly. Only the Legislative Council. The house in which they have a majority.
Q8. The Brahmo Samaj's rejection of idolatry and ritualistic ceremonies was a direct challenge to:

The teachings of Islam The established Hindu priesthood and practices The practices of Sikhism The philosophical schools of Buddhism
Q9. The Rajput policy of Akbar was characterized by:

Conquest and subjugation of Rajput states Forced assimilation of Rajput culture Alliance through matrimonial relations and inclusion in administration Exclusion of Rajputs from military positions
Q10. The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in which of the following fields?

Literature, Science, Art, and Social Service Literature, Science, Art, and Sports Literature, Science, Art, and Journalism Literature, Science, Art, and Medicine
Q11. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's initial stance on the reservation system, particularly concerning its implementation in post-independence India, was deeply rooted in his belief that:

It should be primarily based on economic criteria to uplift all sections of society. It was a temporary measure to address historical injustices and should gradually phase out. It was essential for dismantling the entrenched caste hierarchy and ensuring substantive equality. It should be limited to political representation and not extend to education and employment.
Q12. If a Proclamation of Emergency is issued under Article 352, which of the following is TRUE regarding the Rajya Sabha's power to approve its continuation?

It needs the approval of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha within one month. It needs the approval of the Rajya Sabha only if the Lok Sabha stands dissolved. It needs the approval of the Rajya Sabha within one month if the Lok Sabha is not in session. It needs the approval of the Rajya Sabha within six months irrespective of the Lok Sabha's status.
Q13. Who is the first and only Prime Minister of India to have been a Rajya Sabha member at the time of becoming PM?

Manmohan Singh Indira Gandhi H.D. Deve Gowda I.K. Gujral
Q14. Which Article prohibits employment of children in factories, mines etc.?

Article 24 Article 25 Article 26 Article 27
Q15. Which of the following Sultans abolished the discriminatory 'Jaziya' tax for a brief period, only to be reimposed later by his successors?

Alauddin Khalji Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Muhammad bin Tughlaq Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Q16. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

Chief Justice of India Vice President Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q17. The 'Tenth Schedule' of the Indian Constitution, dealing with anti-defection, was introduced during the tenure of which Prime Minister?

Indira Gandhi Rajiv Gandhi V.P. Singh Chaudhary Charan Singh
Q18. The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979), formulated under Indira Gandhi, had a primary focus on which development objective?

Poverty eradication and economic self-reliance Industrial growth and technological advancement Agricultural surplus and export promotion Infrastructure development and urban modernization
Q19. The Ajanta caves, famous for their paintings, depict various scenes from the life of the Buddha and Jataka tales. Which of these painting styles is predominantly seen in the later caves, influenced by the Gupta period?

Early Buddhist style Gandhara style Classical Gupta style Indo-Greek style
Q20. Which of the following sessions of the Indian National Congress is known for the 'Garudpur Draft Resolution' which advocated for complete independence from British rule?

Madras Session, 1927 Calcutta Session, 1920 Ahmedabad Session, 1921 Lahore Session, 1929

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