RRB NTPC History and Polity of India 2

Question 1

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution describes India as:

Accepted Answer

Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic

Answer

The Preamble (as amended by 42nd Amendment, 1976) declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.

Question 2

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between which two sides?

Accepted Answer

British East India Company vs. Siraj-ud-Daulah

Answer

The Battle of Plassey (June 23, 1757) was fought between the British East India Company (Robert Clive) and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal.

Question 3

Which Article of the Indian Constitution gives the President the power to declare a National Emergency?

Accepted Answer

Article 352

Answer

Article 352 empowers the President to declare a National Emergency when the security of India is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.

Question 4

Akbar's policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul' referred to:

Accepted Answer

Universal peace and tolerance among all religions

Answer

'Sulh-i-Kul' (or Sulh-e-Kul) means 'universal peace' in Persian. Akbar promoted this policy of religious tolerance, treating all faiths equally.

Question 5

The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by:

Accepted Answer

The President on the advice of the Prime Minister

Answer

Under Article 85, the President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

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RRB NTPC History and Polity of India 2