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Exam: RRB NTPC Subject: General Awareness Topic: History

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Bose played a crucial role in the formation of which provisional government?

Provisional Government of India Azad Hind Government Swaraj Government Indian Republic Government
Q2. Akbar's efforts to curb the power of the Ulema were aimed at:

Strengthening the Islamic religious establishment Increasing their influence in state affairs Reducing their interference in political and administrative matters Promoting a secular judiciary
Q3. The state of Punjab was divided into East Punjab (India) and West Punjab (Pakistan) as a result of the Partition. True or False?

True False Partially True Cannot be determined
Q4. The Non-Cooperation Movement saw the establishment of national institutions. Which of these was NOT one of them?

Jamia Millia Islamia Kashi Vidyapeeth Aligarh Muslim University Gujarat Vidyapeeth
Q5. Which of the following was a key focus of Indira Gandhi's economic policies?

Laissez-faire Privatization Self-reliance and State control Reducing taxes
Q6. The Governor can recommend the imposition of which emergency in a state?

National Emergency Financial Emergency President's Rule State Emergency
Q7. A Bill that has been passed by the Lok Sabha but is pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha under which circumstance?

If the President has summoned a joint sitting of both Houses for the Bill If the Bill pertains to a Money Bill If the Bill is one over which the Rajya Sabha has no power to amend or reject In all circumstances
Q8. The High Court's power to issue writs under Article 226 is:

Similar to the Supreme Court's power under Article 32 Wider than the Supreme Court's power under Article 32 Narrower than the Supreme Court's power under Article 32 Non-existent
Q9. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended for the first time in ________.

1976 1950 1986 1992
Q10. Ashoka's edicts often mention the importance of 'apramada' which translates to:

Anger and wrath Laziness and negligence Vigilance and earnestness Indifference and apathy
Q11. Ambedkar's critique of Indian nationalism was nuanced, as he argued that:

Nationalism was inherently flawed and divisive. True Indian nationalism could only be achieved by dismantling the caste system. Nationalism was a tool for British imperial control. The focus should solely be on economic development rather than national unity.
Q12. The philosophical dialogue between Uddalaka Aruni and his son Shvetaketu, explaining the unity of all existence, is a key feature of which Upanishad?

Katha Upanishad Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Chandogya Upanishad Mandukya Upanishad
Q13. The 'Namami Gange' program is an initiative spearheaded by Narendra Modi's government for:

River transportation Pollution abatement of River Ganga Water conservation in arid regions Flood control
Q14. Article 39A was added by the 42nd Amendment to provide for:

Free legal aid Uniform civil code Protection of monuments Promotion of international peace
Q15. What was the response of the British government to the Civil Disobedience Movement?

They agreed to all demands They increased repression They granted partial independence They left India immediately
Q16. The 'Special Leave Petition' (SLP) is a unique power of the Supreme Court to grant leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, or order in any cause or matter passed or made by any court or tribunal in the territory of India. Under which article is this power vested?

Article 136 Article 132 Article 133 Article 142
Q17. Akbar's administration was characterized by:

Decentralization of power with autonomous provinces A strong centralized bureaucracy with checks and balances Rule by religious scholars with no secular authority Military governors ruling each province independently
Q18. The significant expansion of the Mauryan Empire into the Deccan region during Chandragupta Maurya's reign is largely attributed to his alliance with which Jain ascetic?

Bhadrabahu Sthulabhadra Parshvanatha Mahavira
Q19. The 'Vratya' were:

Vedic priests Aryan tribes who had not fully adopted Vedic rituals Skilled artisans Vedic deities
Q20. The concept of 'equal justice and free legal aid' under Article 39A has been declared by the Supreme Court as a 'reasonable, fair and just' procedure in consonance with which Fundamental Right?

Article 19 Article 20 Article 21 Article 22

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