UTpaper

Free mock tests & test series

RRB JE · General Awareness

Indian Polity & Constitution Previous Year Questions

42 Indian Polity & Constitution (General Awareness) questions asked in RRB JE previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.

  • 42 questions
  • Official answer key
  • Free
Attempt RRB JE papers →All General Awareness questions

Other General Awareness topics

Current Affairs 29Geography 26Indian History 19Static GK 15Science & Technology 14Sports 8
Q1RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
According to clause (2) of Article 239A, any law created by the Parliament for Puducherry shall NOT be considered an amendment to the Constitution for the purposes of which Article?
  1. AArticle 371
  2. BArticle 368
  3. CArticle 370
  4. DArticle 356
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) Article 368

Q2RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
A man sold an article for ₹481 by first giving a d% discount on its marked price, and then another discount having the same nominal value (in ₹). If the marked price of the article is ₹1924, then what is the value of d?
  1. A42.5
  2. B37.5
  3. C32
  4. D33
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) 37.5

Q3RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The genetic constitution of a child getting an X bearing sperm from the father will be:
  1. A46+XX
  2. B46+XY
  3. C44+XX
  4. D44+XY
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) 44+XX

Q4RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following Constitutional amendments inserts the Special officer for linguistic minorities, who is known as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India (CLM), to investigate all the matters relating to the safeguards provided for the linguistic minorities in India under the Constitution and report to the President?
  1. A2nd Constitutional Amendment Act,1952
  2. B11th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1965
  3. C10th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1960
  4. D7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (D) 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956

Q5RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
The Citizenship Amendment Act was enacted in 2019 and was operationalised after the rules for it were notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs on _______.
  1. A11 March 2023
  2. B11 March 2022
  3. C11 March 2020
  4. D11 March 2024
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (D) 11 March 2024

Q6RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was introduced in 2023. 2) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam ensures 33% reserved seats for women in the Parliament, Legislative Assemblies and Delhi Assembly. 3) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be in force for 10 years only.
  1. A1 only
  2. B1 and 3
  3. C2 and 3
  4. D1 and 2
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) 2 and 3

Explanation

Official answer key: (3) 2 and 3 Correct answer should be (4) 1 and 2. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (106th Amendment) was introduced in 2023 and reserves one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and the Delhi assembly. The reservation is for 15 years, not 10, so statement 3 is wrong. Scoring follows the official key.

Q7RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following articles empowers the President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the union territories?
  1. AArticle 243
  2. BArticle 244
  3. CArticle 240
  4. DArticle 239
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Article 240

Q8RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Article 51 A (b) of the Indian Constitution states that it is the duty of the citizens 'to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the _______'.
  1. Acustoms and traditions of India
  2. Bglobal values and principles
  3. Cnational struggle for freedom
  4. Dpolitical ideas of various parties
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) national struggle for freedom

Q9RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
How many of the following Union territories were created after State Reorganisation Act passed in 1956?
  1. A7
  2. B6
  3. C5
  4. D4
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) 6

Explanation

Official answer key: (2) 6 The original paper does not list the Union territories this question refers to, so it cannot be answered from the question alone. Scoring follows the official key.

Q10RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India enunciate the ‘Doctrine of Basic Structure’?
  1. AMenka Gandhi case
  2. BGolaknath case
  3. CKeshvanand Bharti case
  4. DAK Gopalan case
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Keshvanand Bharti case

Q11RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
What is the purpose of using devices like Copper-T in family planning?
  1. ATo prevent fertilised eggs from implanting in the uterus
  2. BTo block sperm transfer in males
  3. CTo act as a physical barrier to sperm
  4. DTo alter hormonal levels in women
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) To prevent fertilised eggs from implanting in the uterus

Q12RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The first President of the Indian National Congress was __________.
  1. ARas Behari Bose
  2. BDada Bhai Naoroji
  3. CWomesh Chandra Banerjee
  4. DGopal Krishna Gokhale
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Womesh Chandra Banerjee

Q13RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to its citizens under which of the following Articles?
  1. AOnly Articles 15 to 35
  2. BOnly Articles 14 to 32
  3. COnly Articles 12 to 30
  4. DOnly Articles 12 to 35
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (D) Only Articles 12 to 35

Q14RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which Article of the Indian Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its judgement or order?
  1. AArticle 132
  2. BArticle 135
  3. CArticle 137
  4. DArticle 138
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Article 137

Q15RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following rights is NOT part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
  1. ARight to Property
  2. BRight to Privacy
  3. CRight to Free Legal Aid
  4. DRight to Livelihood
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Right to Property

Q16RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?
  1. A12
  2. B10
  3. C8
  4. D15
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) 12

Q17RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Legislative Assembly for the National Capital Territory and the seats in such Assembly shall be filled by members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the National Capital Territory?
  1. AArticle 239 AA
  2. BArticle 239A
  3. CArticle 239 B
  4. DArticle 239 AB
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Article 239 AA

Q18RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following Ministries launched the electric mobility promotion scheme in March 2024 to provide short term support to Electric Vehicles?
  1. AMinistry of Heavy Industries
  2. BMinistry of Corporate Affairs
  3. CMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  4. DMinistry of Road Transport and Highways
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Ministry of Heavy Industries

Q19RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
The concepts no double jeopardy, no self incrimination and no ex post facto are mentioned under _____ of the Indian Constitution.
  1. AArticle 23
  2. BArticle 21
  3. CArticle 20
  4. DArticle 19
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Article 20

Q20RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
  1. ASonia Gandhi became the Leader of Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.
  2. BNarendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India in June 2024.
  3. COm Birla is elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.
  4. DAmit Shah assumed charge as Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation in June 2024.
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Sonia Gandhi became the Leader of Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.

Q21RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following is NOT an essential qualification for being elected as the President?
  1. ACitizen of India
  2. BHighly educated
  3. CQualified for election as a member of the House of the People
  4. DCompletion of 35 years
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) Highly educated

Q22RRB JE CBT-1, 16 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
According to the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019, individuals who entered India on or before _______ and belong to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian community from Pakistan, Afghanistan or Bangladesh are eligible for citizenship.
  1. A31 December 2014
  2. B31 December 2017
  3. C31 December 2016
  4. D31 December 2015
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) 31 December 2014

Q23RRB JE CBT-1, 16 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following Constitution Amendments empowers Parliament to establish common High court for two or more than two States?
  1. A9th Constitutional Amendment Act
  2. B7thConstitutional Amendment Act
  3. C6th Constitutional Amendment Act
  4. D8th Constitutional Amendment Act
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) 7thConstitutional Amendment Act

Q24RRB JE CBT-1, 16 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court mention that the Fundamental Right to Primary Education is the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
  1. AP Sambamurthy vs Union of India
  2. BUnni Krishnan vs State of Andhra Pradesh
  3. CNavtej Singh Johar vs Union of India
  4. DShreya Singhal vs Union of India
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) Unni Krishnan vs State of Andhra Pradesh

Q25RRB JE CBT-1, 16 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following articles deals with the Finance Commission that distributes taxes between the Centre and State?
  1. AArticle 281
  2. BArticle 283
  3. CArticle 282
  4. DArticle 280
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (D) Article 280

Q26RRB JE CBT-1, 16 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Every year, Foreign Trade Policy has been declared by which ministry of the Government of India?
  1. AMinistry of Commerce and Industry
  2. BMinistry of External Affairs
  3. CMinistry of Information
  4. DMinistry of Home Affairs
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Q27RRB JE CBT-1, 25 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which of the following objectives is stated in Article 38 of the Indian Constitution?
  1. ATo establish military rule for national security
  2. BTo establish a social order based on justice—social, economic, and political
  3. CTo guarantee employment to all citizens
  4. DTo provide equal education opportunities for all
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) To establish a social order based on justice—social, economic, and political

Q28RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment in 2002?
  1. ATo provide opportunities for education to children aged 6–14 years
  2. BTo promote harmony among all people of India
  3. CTo safeguard public property
  4. DTo uphold and protect the sovereignty of India
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) To provide opportunities for education to children aged 6–14 years

Q29RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Who is the chairperson of the RBI’s committee formed to develop the Framework for Responsible and Ethical AI (FREE-AI) in the financial sector as of December 2024?
  1. AProfessor Pushpak Bhattacharyya from IIT Bombay
  2. BDr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Ministry of Electronics
  3. CDr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian from IMF Board
  4. DProfessor K. VijayRaghavan from Office of PSA
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Professor Pushpak Bhattacharyya from IIT Bombay

Q30RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which of the following Acts in India specifically deals with controlling air pollution?
  1. AAir (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
  2. BAir (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1988
  3. CAir (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1984
  4. DAir (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1990
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Q31RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
According to a circular issued by the Union Shipping Ministry in April 2025, what is the recalculated length of India’s coastline using the new methodology of calculation?
  1. A12520.73 km
  2. B11098.81 km
  3. C15416.6 km
  4. D9516.6 km
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) 11098.81 km

Q32RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following statements is/are correct about a non-Constitutional body, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? (1) RBI performs several crucial functions like regulating and supervising the banking system, managing the currency and credit system and managing foreign exchange reserves. (2) RBI was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. (3) The Central Office of the RBI was initially established in Kolkata but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937
  1. A(1) and (2) only
  2. B(1) only
  3. C(2) and (3) only
  4. D(1), (2) and (3)
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (D) (1), (2) and (3)

Q33RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which form of nationalist protest emerged in response to the Partition of Bengal in 1905 that integrated economic, social, and political action?
  1. APursuing constitutional agitation within legislative councils
  2. BSubmitting petitions to the British Parliament for reversal
  3. CBoycotting British goods and promoting indigenous industries
  4. DOrganising armed resistance against colonial authorities
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Boycotting British goods and promoting indigenous industries

Q34RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following provisions in the Indian Constitution deals with the duty of the State to separate the judiciary from the executive?
  1. AArticle 51
  2. BArticle 50
  3. CArticle 44
  4. DArticle 48A
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (B) Article 50

Q35RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Who has been elected as the President of Centre of Films for Children and Young People (CIFEJ) for the 2025–2027 term?
  1. ASS Rajamouli
  2. BLokesh Kanagaraj
  3. CJitendra Mishra
  4. DOm Raut
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Jitendra Mishra

Q36RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following statements correctly differentiates the power of the Rajya Sabha from the Lok Sabha?
  1. ARajya Sabha can initiate a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
  2. BRajya Sabha can amend Money Bills
  3. CRajya Sabha has equal power with Lok Sabha in all financial matters
  4. DRajya Sabha can authorise Parliament to make laws on State subjects
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (D) Rajya Sabha can authorise Parliament to make laws on State subjects

Q37RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
An individual who is not a member of either House of Parliament may be appointed to the Council of Ministers; however, they must become a member of either House within a specified time frame of:
  1. A03 Months
  2. B09 Months
  3. C12 Months
  4. D06 Months
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (D) 06 Months

Q38RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
What is the correct sequence in which the oath of office binds a Union Minister?
  1. AConstitution → Justice → Integrity → Sovereignty
  2. BIntegrity → Constitution → Sovereignty → Duty → Impartiality (justice without fear or favour)
  3. CAllegiance to the → Constitution, → Sovereignty and integrity → Faithful discharge of duties→ Impartiality
  4. DAllegiance → Sovereignty → Duty and Impartiality→ Faithful discharge
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Allegiance to the → Constitution, → Sovereignty and integrity → Faithful discharge of duties→ Impartiality

Q39RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Who is the author of the book titled 'I Am?', which was launched by Vice-president of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar in February 2025?
  1. AGrandhi Mallikarjuna Rao
  2. BRoshni Nadar
  3. CGopichand P. Hinduja
  4. DSatya Nadella
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) Gopichand P. Hinduja

Q40RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits which of the following?
  1. AProhibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
  2. BProhibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
  3. CProhibition of solemnisation of child marriages
  4. DProhibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

Q41RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission by President Droupadi Murmu in May 2025?
  1. ADr. Ajay Kumar
  2. BDr. Ajit Kumar
  3. CDr. Alok Kumar
  4. DDr. Anil Kumar
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (A) Dr. Ajay Kumar

Q42RRB JE CBT-1, 19 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 restored the standard term of the Lok Sabha and State Legislature to how many years?
  1. Athree
  2. Bseven
  3. Cfive
  4. Dsix
Show answerHide answer

Correct answer: (C) five

How to use these RRB JE General Awareness questions

Every question here was asked in a real RRB JE paper; the paper and shift are shown on the card, and the number opens the question on its own page. Try each one before tapping Show answer, then attempt the full RRB JE papers as timed tests to check your speed under exam conditions.

More RRB JE subjects

Mathematics 561Reasoning 316General Science 286Environment & Pollution Control 18