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Exam: RRB NTPC Subject: General Awareness Topic: History

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Rani Lakshmibai's courage and leadership in the 1857 revolt earned her the epithet of:

The Nightingale of India The Lioness of Jhansi The Queen of Oudh The Jewel of India
Q2. Section 7(1) of the Indian Independence Act 1947 allowed the Governor-General to make modifications to the Government of India Act, 1935, for the purposes of the new Dominions. What was the **specific limitation** placed on these modifications?

Modifications could not alter the fundamental principles of parliamentary democracy. Modifications could not be made to the provisions relating to the Indian Army. Modifications could not be made to the provisions relating to the Governor-General’s powers. Modifications could not affect the territorial integrity of either Dominion as defined in the Act.
Q3. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is based on the ________.

US Constitution French Revolution British Constitution Russian Revolution
Q4. Mahatma Gandhi's approach to conflict resolution was based on:

Compromise at any cost Aggression and force Dialogue and persuasion Ignoring the opposition
Q5. Who was the wife of Shah Jahan, known for her beauty and influence?

Mumtaz Mahal Jodha Bai Noor Jahan Razia Sultan
Q6. The 'Panama Papers' scandal is associated with which Prime Minister's era?

Indira Gandhi Rajiv Gandhi V.P. Singh Chandra Shekhar
Q7. The writ of Certiorari is issued when a court wishes to...

Command a person to perform a public duty Prevent an inferior court from exceeding its jurisdiction Quash an illegal order passed by an inferior court or tribunal Produce a person detained illegally before the court
Q8. The Quit India Movement led to a significant increase in the pressure on the British government to grant independence after:

World War I The Bengal Famine World War II The Indian Mutiny
Q9. The 'Tarikh-i-Alai' was written by Amir Khusrau and chronicles the reign of:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak Iltutmish Alauddin Khilji Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Q10. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the principal architect of which significant legislation in India?

Right to Education Act Consumer Protection Act Hindu Code Bill Foreign Exchange Management Act
Q11. The influence of Subhas Chandra Bose on the Indian national movement is often debated, but his greatest contribution arguably lies in:

Inspiring a generation with his courage and defiance Uniting all political factions in India Securing immediate independence through military means Establishing a democratic framework for future governance
Q12. The 'Patronage' system in Maratha administration referred to:

A grant of land to soldiers A system of revenue collection A system of awarding positions and responsibilities A form of religious offering
Q13. A bill seeking to amend the Constitution, other than a Money Bill, can be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. What is the next step if it is passed by the Rajya Sabha and rejected by the Lok Sabha?

The Bill lapses automatically. The President can summon a joint sitting. The Bill can be re-introduced in the Rajya Sabha after six months. The Bill is sent back to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.
Q14. Who was the Viceroy of India during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Lord Mountbatten Lord Curzon Lord Chelmsford Lord Irwin
Q15. The concept of 'Financial Privilege' of Parliament in India primarily refers to:

The exclusive right of the Lok Sabha to initiate Money Bills The power of Parliament to raise funds through taxation and appropriation The immunity of parliamentary proceedings from judicial review in financial matters The exclusive control of Parliament over the Contingency Fund of India
Q16. The extensive irrigation system and canals mentioned in the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman, which continued to be vital during the Gupta period, are most closely associated with which Gupta ruler's administrative policies?

Chandragupta I Samudragupta Skandagupta Vishnugupta
Q17. Who was the President of the INC at the time of India's independence?

Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Acharya J.B. Kripalani Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Q18. Which of the following was a significant military innovation attributed to Tipu Sultan?

Introduction of cavalry charges Use of muskets with bayonets Development of Mysore rockets Construction of permanent fortresses
Q19. The directive principle to 'separate the judiciary from the executive' is contained in which article?

Article 47 Article 48 Article 49 Article 50
Q20. Which country did Subhas Chandra Bose establish the Azad Hind Radio to broadcast from during World War II?

Germany Japan USA Russia

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