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RRB ALP Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Examination: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Indian Polity, History & Geography practice
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Q1.The longest river flowing entirely within India is:
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Answer: A — Ganga
The Ganga is the longest river in India (about 2,525 km).
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Q2.Who founded the Maurya Empire?
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Answer: B — Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the empire around 322 BCE with Chanakya’s guidance.
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Q3.The Chola dynasty is best known for its:
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Answer: D — Naval power and temple architecture
The Cholas built a powerful navy and temples such as the Brihadeeswarar temple at Thanjavur.
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Q4.The Quit India Movement was launched in:
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Answer: D — 1942
It was launched on 8 August 1942.
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Q5.Which pass connects Srinagar and Leh?
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Answer: C — Zoji La
Zoji La connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
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Q6.Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
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Answer: B — Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was the first; C. Rajagopalachari was the first (and only) Indian Governor-General.
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Q7.Who gave the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it”?
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Answer: A — Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak popularised the slogan.
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Q8.Which planning body replaced the Planning Commission in 2015?
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Answer: A — NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015.
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Q9.The Indian National Congress was founded in:
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Answer: A — 1885
It was founded in 1885 in Bombay; A. O. Hume was a founder.
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Q10.Which mountain range separates the Indo-Gangetic plain from the Deccan Plateau?
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Answer: B — Vindhya
The Vindhya range forms the traditional boundary between North and South India.
How to approach indian polity, history & geography questions
Anchor facts to the Constitution’s Parts and key Articles (III Fundamental Rights, IV DPSP, 32, 352, 356, 360) and build timelines for the freedom struggle. Pair each place with its state on a map.
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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Examination — conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB). Recruits Assistant Loco Pilots and technicians for Indian Railways.
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RRB ALP practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Number System & Simplification | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Physics | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Chemistry | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |