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RRB NTPC Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories 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 Western Ghats are also known as:
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Answer: D — Sahyadri
The Western Ghats are called the Sahyadri.
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Q2.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.
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Q3.Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
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Answer: D — Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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Q4.Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: A — Vice-President
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
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Q5.Fundamental Rights are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
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Answer: A — Part III
Part III (Articles 12–35) lists the Fundamental Rights.
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Q6.The Indian Standard Time meridian (82.5° E) passes near:
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Answer: B — Allahabad (Prayagraj)
The IST meridian passes near Mirzapur/Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.
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Q7.The Quit India Movement was launched in:
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Answer: C — 1942
It was launched on 8 August 1942.
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Q8.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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Q9.Which pass connects Srinagar and Leh?
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Answer: B — Zoji La
Zoji La connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
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Q10.Which Five-Year Plan is associated with the Mahalanobis model?
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Answer: C — Second
The Second Plan (1956–61) emphasised heavy industry using the Mahalanobis model.
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 Non-Technical Popular Categories Examination — conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB). Recruits clerks, station masters, goods guards and other non-technical posts for Indian Railways.
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