RRB Assistant Loco Pilot - Indian polity and Constitution Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Who is considered the architect of the Indian Constitution?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar D) Rajendra Prasad

2. The Constitution of India was adopted on which date?

A) 26 January 1950 B) 15 August 1947 C) 26 November 1949 D) 02 October 1950

3. When did the Constitution of India come into effect?

A) 26 November 1949 B) 15 August 1947 C) 26 January 1950 D) 09 December 1946

4. The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India as a:

A) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic B) Sovereign, Democratic Republic C) Federal Republic D) Unitary State

5. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

A) 7 B) 6 C) 8 D) 5

6. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?

A) Articles 14-18 B) Articles 19-22 C) Articles 23-24 D) Articles 25-28

7. The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed under which Article?

A) Article 19 B) Article 21 C) Article 14 D) Article 25

8. Which Fundamental Right was deleted by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978?

A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom of Religion C) Right to Property D) Right against Exploitation

9. Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?

A) Part III B) Part IV C) Part V D) Part VI

10. The concept of 'Uniform Civil Code' is mentioned in which Article of the Directive Principles?

A) Article 44 B) Article 40 C) Article 42 D) Article 45

11. How many Fundamental Duties are currently specified in the Constitution?

A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 8

12. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which Amendment Act?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978 C) 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 D) 61st Amendment Act, 1989

13. The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, and which other body?

A) The Supreme Court B) The Parliament C) The Attorney General of India D) The Comptroller and Auditor General

14. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A) The President of India B) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha C) The Vice-President of India D) The Prime Minister of India

15. The President of India can be impeached by a procedure laid down in which Article?

A) Article 61 B) Article 56 C) Article 72 D) Article 53

16. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by:

A) The President of India B) The Lok Sabha C) The Parliament D) The Chief Justice of India

17. The total number of members in the Council of Ministers cannot exceed what percentage of the total number of members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha)?

A) 15% B) 10% C) 20% D) 5%

18. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Parliament?

A) Part IV B) Part V C) Part VI D) Part VII

19. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and which other house?

A) The Vidhan Sabha B) The Rajya Sabha C) The Gram Sabha D) The Vidhan Parishad

20. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha?

A) 25 years B) 30 years C) 35 years D) 18 years

21. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?

A) 25 years B) 30 years C) 35 years D) 18 years

22. Who is the Presiding Officer of the Lok Sabha?

A) The President of India B) The Vice-President of India C) The Speaker D) The Prime Minister of India

23. Which Article deals with the powers and functions of the Supreme Court?

A) Article 124 B) Article 131 C) Article 141 D) Article 143

24. The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and how many other judges (as per current strength)?

A) 30 B) 33 C) 34 D) 25

25. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?

A) The President of India B) The Prime Minister of India C) The Chief Justice of India D) The Parliament

26. The High Courts in India are established by:

A) The Parliament B) The President of India C) The State Legislatures D) The Governor of the State

27. Who appoints the judges of the High Courts?

A) The Governor of the State B) The Chief Justice of the High Court C) The President of India D) The Chief Justice of India

28. Which part of the Constitution deals with the States?

A) Part V B) Part VI C) Part VII D) Part VIII

29. The Governor of a State is appointed by:

A) The President of India B) The Chief Minister of the State C) The Chief Justice of the High Court D) The Parliament

30. The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by:

A) The Governor of the State B) The President of India C) The Legislative Assembly D) The Chief Justice of the High Court

31. The Panchayati Raj System is provided for in which part of the Constitution?

A) Part IX B) Part X C) Part XI D) Part XII

32. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which part to the Constitution?

A) Part IX B) Part IX-A C) Part IX-B D) Part X

33. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, deals with:

A) Panchayats B) Municipalities C) Co-operative Societies D) Tribal Areas

34. Which Article deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?

A) Article 32 B) Article 29 C) Article 30 D) Article 31

35. Writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto can be issued by:

A) Only the Supreme Court B) Only the High Courts C) Both Supreme Court and High Courts D) The President of India

36. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is borrowed from the constitution of which country?

A) United Kingdom B) United States of America C) Canada D) Australia

37. Who is the constitutional head of the state government?

A) Chief Minister B) Chief Secretary C) Governor D) Speaker

38. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under which Article?

A) Article 324 B) Article 320 C) Article 315 D) Article 310

39. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by:

A) The Prime Minister B) The President of India C) The Parliament D) The Finance Minister

40. The tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is:

A) 5 years or 60 years of age B) 6 years or 65 years of age C) 4 years or 62 years of age D) 6 years or 62 years of age

41. What is the term of office for the President of India?

A) 4 years B) 5 years C) 6 years D) Until the age of 65

42. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

A) The Prime Minister B) The Speaker of Lok Sabha C) The Chief Justice of India D) The Vice-President of India

43. The Vice-President of India can be removed from office by:

A) Impeachment by Parliament B) A resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha C) A resolution passed by the Lok Sabha D) An order of the President

44. Who is the Chairman of the National Development Council?

A) The President of India B) The Prime Minister of India C) The Finance Minister D) The Home Minister

45. The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment is vested in:

A) The Prime Minister B) The Governor C) The President D) The Chief Justice of India

46. Which Article provides for the creation of an All-India Judicial Service?

A) Article 312 B) Article 311 C) Article 315 D) Article 320

47. The concept of 'Single Citizenship' in India is borrowed from the constitution of which country?

A) United States of America B) Canada C) United Kingdom D) Ireland

48. The Attorney General of India is appointed by:

A) The President of India B) The Prime Minister C) The Chief Justice of India D) The Parliament

49. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of a Chairman and how many other members?

A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) As the President may determine

50. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the provision for a National Emergency?

A) Article 352 B) Article 356 C) Article 360 D) Article 365

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