GENERAL AWARENESS PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR RRB/RRC EXAMS

1. The Indus Valley Civilization was Non‐Aryan because
(a) It was urban
(b) It has a pictographic script
(c) It had an agricultural economy
(d) It extended up to the Narmada Valley

2. The slogan Satyameva Jayate in the State Emblem of India has been
adopted from which one of the following?
(a) Mundaka Upanishad 
(b) Brahma Upanishad
(c) Mudgala Upanishad 
(d) Maitreyi Upanishad

3. Who is the author of ‘Buddha Charita’?
(a) Asvaghosha (b) Nagasena (c) Nagarjuna (d) Vasumitra

4. Chandragupta Maurya figures prominently in the book of
(a) Bhasa (b) Sudraka (c) Vishakhdatta (d) Ashvaghosha

5. Which one of the following is not a feature of North Indian temple
architecture?
(a) Shikhara (b) Garbha Griha
(c) Gopuram (d) Pradakshina‐path

6. The kingdom of Vijayanagara was founded by
(a) Vijaya Raja (b) Harihara II
(c) Harihara and Bukka (d) Bukka II

7. The Moti Masjid in Agra was built during the reign of
(a) Humayun (b) Shah Jahan (c) Aurangzeb (d) Shal Alam II

8. Aurangzeb failed to defeat Shivaji because the
(a) Mughal army grew unmanageable
(b) Marathas were expert in Guerilla‐warfare
(c) Mughals had no navy
(d) Mughal generals were treacherous

9. Where are the traces of Portuguese culture can be found in India?
(a) Goa (b) Calicut (c) Cannanore (d) Cochin

10. The British introduced the railways in India in order to
(a) Promote heavy industries in India
(b) Facilitate British commerce and administrative control
(c) Move food grains in case of famine
(d) Enable Indians to move freely within the country

11. During the period of the Indian freedom struggle, who among the following
started the Central Hindu School?
(a) Annie Besant (b) Bhikaji cama
(c) M.G. Ranade (d) Madan Mohan Malviya

12. Who was the Governor General of India during the 1857 revolt?
(a) Lord Canning (b) Lord Dalhousie
(c) Lord Hardings (d) Lord Lytton

13. Who among the following was not known as a moderate in the National
movement?
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Dadabhai Naoroji
(c) M.G. Ranade (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhle

14. Who of the following was a founder of the Bharat Naujawan Sabha in 1926?
(a) Lala Lajpat Rai (b) Sardar Bhagat Singh
(c) Lala Hardayal (d) Sohan Singh Bhakhna

15. The Ghadar Movement was founded by
(a) Ajit singh (b) Lala Hansraj
(c) Lala Hardayal (d) Sohan Singh Bhakhna

16. The first indication of the revolutionary movement in India was seen in
(a) Maharashtra (b) Bengal
(c) Punjab (d) Rajasthan

17. ‘India wins Freedom’ is the autobiography of
(a) Abul Kalam Azad (b) Muhammad Ali
(c) Zakir Hussain (d) Syed Ahmed Khan

18. Who among the following were members of the Swaraj Party?
1. Motialal Nehru 2. Sardar Patel 3. Gopal Krishna Gokhle
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

19. After the Chauri‐Chaura incident, Gandhiji suspended the
(a) Civil Disobedience Movement (b) Khilafat Movement
(c) Non‐Co‐operation Movement (d) Quit India Movement

20. Consider the following events
1. Gandhi‐Irwin Pact 2. First Round Table Conference
3. Simon Commission 4. Poona Pact
The correct chronological order of these events is
(a) 1‐4‐3‐2 (b) 2‐1‐3‐4 (c) 3‐2‐1‐4 (d) 2‐3‐1‐4

21. The historic Dandi March is associated with
(a) Boycott of elections (b) Violation of Salt law
(c) Hindu‐Muslim Unity (d) Abolition of Untouchability

22. Who amongst the following was not associated with the unification of
Italy?
(a) Mazzini (b) Cavour (c) Garibaldi (d) Mussolini

23. Who amongst the following played a prominent role during the “Reign of
Terror” in France?
(a) Montesquieu (b) Voltaire (c) Marat (d) Robespierre.

24. Who said “Man is a social animal”?
(a) Plato (b) Aristotle (c) Rousseau (d) Laski

25. The Dilwara Temple is located at
(a) Bhubaneswar (b) Aurangabad (c) Khajuraho (d) Mount Abu

26. Which of the following vested the Secretary of State for India with supreme
control over the Government of India?
(a) Pitt’s India Act, 1784 (b) Government of India Act, 1858
(c) Indian Council Act, 1861 (d) Morley‐Minto Reforms, 1909

27. The Supreme Court of India was set up by the
(a) Regulating Act, 1773 (b) Pitt’s India Act, 1784
(c) Charter Act, 1813 (d) Charter Act, 1833

28. The Constitution of India was adopted on
(a) 26th January, 1950 (b) 26th January, 1949
(c) 26th November, 1949 (d) 15th August, 1947

29. The Constitution of India is
(a) Rigid (b) Flexible
(c) Very rigid (d) Partly rigid, partly flexible

30. “The Federal System with strong centre” has been borrowed by the Indian
Constitution from:
(a) USA (b) Canada (c) UK (d) France

31. Which one of the following describes India a Secular State?
(a) Fundamental Rights (b) Preamble to the Constitution
(c) 9th Schedule (d) Directive Principles

32. How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
(a) 395 (b) 396 (c) 398 (d) 399

33. The power to carve out a new State is vested in
(a) The Parliament (b) The President
(c) The Council of Ministers (d) State’s Reorganisation Commission

34. ‘AADHAR’ is a programme
(a) To help senior citizens
(b) To provide nutritional support to adolescent woman
(c) To train people for social defense
(d) To provide identity to Indian residents

35. Which Constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the
list of Fundamental Rights?
(a) 42nd Amendment (b) 43rd Amendment
(c) 44th Amendment (d) 62nd Amendment

36. The word ‘Hindus’ in Article 25 of the Constitution of India does not
include?
(a) Buddhists (b) Christians (c) Sikhs (d) Jains

37. Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principles of State
Policy?
(a) Prohibition of liquor (b) Right to work
(c) Equal wage for equal work (d) Right to information

38. In which year Fundamental Duties of citizens were introduced by 42nd
Amendment?
(a) 1975 (b) 1976 (c) 1977 (d) 1980

39. Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by
(a) Edward stone (b) Le Corbusier (c) Edwin Lutyens (d) Tarun Dutt

40. The Union Executive of India consists of
(a) The President, Vice‐President and the Council of Ministers only
(b) The President and the council of Ministers only
(c) The President, the Vice‐President, the Council of Ministers and Lok
Sabha Speaker
(d) The President, the Prime Minister, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Lok
Sabha Speaker.

41. Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Anti‐Defection Bill was
passed?
(a) Indira Gandhi (b) Rajiv Gandhi
(c) V.P. Singh (d) H.D. Deve Gowda

42. According to Indian Constitution, the Union Ministers hold office during the
pleasure of
(a) The President
(b) The Prime Minister
(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India

43. Which of the following has the powers to create a new all India Service?
(a) Parliament
(b) Union Public Service Commission
(c) Union Cabinet
(d) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

44. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha, as stipulated in the Constitution
of India, is
(a) 500 (b) 525 (c) 550 (d) 552

45. Which Article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its
own judgement or order?
(a) Article 137 (b) Article 138 (c) Article 139 (d) Article 140

46. The distribution of finances between Centre and States is done on the
recommendation of
(a) Finance Ministry (b) Finance Commission
(c) Reserve Bank of India (d) NABARD

47. A national political party is one which receives 6% of the total votes polled
in:
(a) Two or more States (b) The capital city
(c) Four or more states (d) In all states

48. Who conducts the State Assembly Elections?
(a) Chief Justice of High Court (b) State Election Commission
(c) Election Commission of India (d) Governor of the State

49. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Act seeks that the size of
the Council of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15%
of the total numbers of the Legislative Assemblies of that State,
respectively?
(a) 91st (b) 93rd (c) 95th (d) 97th

50. The Indian Constitution recognises minorities on the basis of:
(a) Religion
(b) Caste
(c) Colour
(d) Percentage of the population of the Group to the total population


ANSWERS:
1. a 2.a 3.a 4.c 5.c 6.c 7.b
8.b 9.a 10.b 11.a 12.a 13.a 14.b
15.c 16.a 17.a 18.a 19.c 20.c 21.b
22.d 23.d 24.b 25.d 26.b 27.a 28.c
29.d 30.b 31.b 32.a 33.a 34.d 35.c
36.d 37.d 38.b 39.c 40.a 41.b 42.a
43.a 44.d 45.a 46.b 47.c 48.c 49.a  50. d

South Western Railway Recruitment of Apprentices

Applications are invited for engagement of Act Apprentice in Carriage Repair Workshop, South Western Railway, Gadag Road, Hubli, under Apprentices Act –1961 from eligible candidates.

1. Fitter: 203 Posts
2. Machinist: 15 Posts
3. Turner: 20 Posts
4. Welder: 96 Posts
5. Electrician: 28 Posts
6. Ref A/C Mechanic: 17 Posts

Qualifications: Matriculation (Matriculate or 10th class in 10+2 examination system) and ITI certificate affiliated to NCVT/ SCVT is compulsory in relevant trade.

Age Limit (As on 11/04/2014): 15-24 years

How to Apply: The applications filled in all respects can either be dropped in the Box kept in the Welfare Section of the Office of the Workshop Personnel Officer, Carriage Repair Workshop, South Western Railway, Gadag Road, Hubli-58 0020 (Karnataka), on all the working days i.e. from Monday to Saturday between 10.00 to 17.00 Hrs. or send by ordinary post only to the above said address duly superscribing on the Cover as “Application for engagement as Act-Apprentices (Ex-ITI) in Hubli Workshop -20, Training Notification No. 01/2014. Applications received through RPAD/Courier will not be entertained.

Last Date: 10/05/2014

For more details, please visit: www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in//downloadfile_2.jsp?filename=1398071493600-TrainingNotificatoin2014.pdf

RRB ASST. LOCO PILOT EXAM MODEL PAPER

East Central Railway (Mughal Sarai Division) Apprenticeship

Applications are invited for Apprentice Training under Apprenticeship Act-1961 from the following posts:

Fitter: 240 Posts Machinist: 02 Posts Welder (G&E): 12 Posts Electrician: 18 Posts MMTM: 01 Post Turner: 03 Posts Wireman: 29 Posts Mechanic (R&AC): 08 Posts Electronics Mechanic: 70 Posts Mechanic (Diesel): 39 Posts Qualifications: Candidates must have passed matriculation/10th class (10 + 2 system) or equivalent recognised examination from recognized Board/University with not less than 50% Marks and must have ITI Degree (NCVT) in the Trades notified above. Candidates without ITI Degree in the Trades need not apply. Fee: UR & OBC Candidates are required to attach Indian Postal Order of Rs.40/- payable in favour of FA & CAO, East Central Railway/Hajipur, payable at Patna as processing fee. SC/ST/PH/Ex. Serviceman/Women candidates are exempted from payment of fee. How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Sr. Divisional Personnel Officer, East Central Railway, Mughalsarai, PO-Mughalsarai, District-Chandauli (UP)-232101. Last Date: 14/03/2014 For more details, please visit:  http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,7,368,369

RRB Notified Recruitment for the 26567 Posts of Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician 2014

Railway Recruitment Board invited application for recruitment to the post of Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician Categories. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through prescribed format before 17 February 2014 till 17.30 Hrs.

Details of Posts:

Total number of Posts: 26567 Posts

RRB Ahmadabad

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 254 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 292 Posts

RRB Ajmer

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 562 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 209 Posts

RRB Allahabad

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 955 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 572 Posts

RRB Bangalore

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 917 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 255 Posts

RRB Bhopal

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 254 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 72 Posts

RRB Bhubaneswar

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 1307 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 231 Posts

RRB Bilaspur

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 1482 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 198 Posts

RRB Chandigarh

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 1138 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 23 Posts

RRB Chennai

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 283 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 1383 Posts

RRB Gorakhpur

• Technician Grade-III: 78 Posts

RRB Guwahati

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 284 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 254 Posts

RRB Jammu & Srinagar

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 338 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 137 Posts

RRB Kolkata

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 1087 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 951 Posts

RRB Malda

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 250 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 123 Posts

RRB Mumbai

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 2500 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 1655 Posts

RRB Muzaffarpur

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 1153 Posts

RRB Patna

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 1253 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 18 Posts

RRB Ranchi

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 1863 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 758 Posts

RRB Secunderabad

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 2287 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 554 Posts

RRB Siliguri

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 187 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 158 Posts

RRB Thiruvanathapuram

• Assistant Loco Pilot: 197 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 97 Posts
• Educational Qualification: The candidates must have qualified Matriculation exam along with course completed Act Apprenticeship/ITI approved by NCVT/ SCVT in the respective trade from recognized institute/ university.
  Age Limit: Between 18 Years to 30 Years as on 01 July 2014.
  Exam Fee (For All posts): Rs 40/-, Only General/OBC Male candidates 

How to Apply

The candidates have to fill the prescribed format in his/her hand writing and send the application along with exam fee and other mandatory documents to the respective RRB Office by ordinary post. The last date for receipt of the application format is 17 February 2014 till 17.30 Hrs.

Important Dates

• Opening Date for Registration: 18 January 2014
• Closing Date for Registration: 17 February 2014 till 17.30 Hrs
• Date of Examination: 15 June 2014
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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot & Technicians Recruitment 2014

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for following posts  for  Kochi Metro Project  : 

1. Manager (Rolling Stock) : 01 post
2. Asst. Manager (Power & Traction) : 01 post
3. Executive : 01 post

How to Apply :  Applications shall be send to Manager (HR & Training), Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., 8th Floor, Revenue Tower, Par Avenue, Kochi – 682011 so as to reach the office latest by 05/02/2014. 

For further details Visit
http://kochimetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Advt_-_Jan_2014_-Mnager-Rolling-stock-final1.pdf

South Western Railway Group ‘C’ & Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Recruitment

Applications are invited for the following posts:

1. Group ‘C’: 02 Posts
   Qualifications: Passed Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognised board with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. Minimum percentage of 50 % in aggregate is not applicable to SC/ ST candidates and to those candidates who possess qualifications higher than matriculation such as HSC/ Intermediate/ Graduation/ Post Graduation.
   
2. Erstwhile Group ‘D’: 06 Posts Qualifications: 10th passed or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
   
   Examination Fee: For Unreserved and OBC candidates is Rs.100/-. The examination fee should be paid in the form of Indian Postal Order from any Post office.
   
   How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the following address:

• In respect of Group “C” posts: SWR Zonal quota: Assistant Personnel Officer/HQ, Personnel department, South Western Railway Headquarters, 1st Floor, New Zonal Headquarters Building, Gadag Road, Hubli-580020.
• In respect of Erstwhile Group “D’ posts: (A) Hubli Division Quota: Sr. Divisional Personnel officer, DRM’s Office Compound, Personnel Branch, S.W. Railway, Hubli Division, Hubli-580020.

Last Date: 28/01/2014

For more details, please visit:www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1388492889592-OA%2013-14%20website%20scout.pdf

Northern Railway Recruitment of 5679 Various Posts

Railway Recruitment Cell/ Northern Railway invites applications from bonafide Citizens of India and such other candidates declared eligible by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India to fill up a total of 5679 posts in Pay Band-1 Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- in following Divisions/ Workshops/ Units.

1. Points man (Operating): 688 Posts
2. Gateman (Operating): 262 Posts
3. Khalasi Helper (Civil Engg., Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecom): 506 Posts
4. Trackman (Civil Engineering): 2529 Posts
5. Carriage Cleaner (Mechanical): 272 Posts
6. Dsl Khalasi (Mechanical): 22 Posts
7. Khalasi Helper (Engg): 120 Posts
8. Khalasi Helper (Mech. (W) , S&T (W), Engg.): 1184 Posts
9. Safaiwala (Medical): 05 Posts
10. Cook Mate (Medical): 02 Posts
11. Khalasi Helper (Stores): 85 Posts
12. Hospital Attendant (Male) (Medical): 03 Posts
13. Hospital Attendant (Female) (Medical): 01 Post

Qualifications: 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. Candidates appearing/ or awaiting results of 10th/ ITI or equivalent on the date of application are NOT eligible to apply. 

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2014): 18-33 years

Application Fee: Rs. 100/- 

How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Assistant Personnel Officer (RRC), Railway Recruitment Cell, Lajpat Nagar – I, New Delhi – 110024.

Last Date: 10/02/2014

For more details, please visit:www.rrcnr.org/rrcnr_pdf/advt%20open%20mkt%202013.pdf

South Central Railway (Vijawada Division) Group- "D" (Erstwhile) Recruitment

Applications are invited for the following posts:
Group- "D" (Erstwhile): 02 Posts
Qualifications:10th pass or ITI or equivalent.

Age (As on 01/01/2014): 18 to 33 years

Examination Fee: Crossed Indian Postal Order of 100/- drawn in favour of the Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, South Central Railway, Vijayawada-520001 and for the candidates belonging to SC/ ST Communities, Woman, Minority community and Economically Backward classes (whose family income is less than 50,000/- per annum) are exempted from the payment of fee. The fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, South Central Railway, Vijayawada – 520001.

Last Date: 20/01/2014

For more details, please visit:www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1387897608210-SnG_2013-14-BZADivn.pdf

RAILWAY PROTECTION SPECIAL FORCE CONSTABLES RECRUITMENT

Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India has issued recruitment notification for filling up the 659 vacancies of Constable posts of ancillary staff in different trades in Railway Protection Force including Railway special Force.

Railway Protection Force  Recruitment 2014 complete vacancy details :
Number of vacancies : 659
Name of posts : Constable
Name of the Trade :
1. Water Carrier: 406 Posts
2. Safaiwala: 117 Posts
3. Washerman: 53 Posts
4. Barber: 61 Posts
5. Mali: 07 Posts
6. Tailor: 09 Posts
7. Cobbler: 06 Posts

Eligibility Criteria for Constable post :

Age Limit : Candidates age should not be less than 18 years and not be above than 25 years as on 01/01/2014. Age Relaxation will be applicable as per govt norms.


Educational Qualification : Candidates should have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent , ITI conducted by recognized Board.


Selection Process : Selection shall be made on the basis of written test , Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Measurement Test & Trade Test.


Pay Scale :  Rs. 5200 – 20200 + Grade Pay of Rs. 2000/-.


Application Fee : Candidates are required to pay Rs. 40 in the form of crossed Indian postal order.


How to Apply : Candidates would required to send completely filled application form along with photocopies of documents to the following address :
Chief Security Commissioner/ RPSF,
Coordinating Nodal CSC,
Railway Board, New Delhi – 110001


Important dates :
Last date for receipt of application : 21-01-2014

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South East Central Railway Recruitment of 1206 Group D Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Group D (In GP of Rs. 1800/-): 1206 Posts Qualification:10th pass or ITI or equivalent. Age Limit (As on 01/01/2014): 18-33 years Examination Fee: Rs. 100/- payable through Challan at SBI, Main Branch, Bilaspur (CG), {Branch Code: 0336} against RRC/ SECR/ Bilaspur’s Account No. 33344526197 through any branch of SBI or in the form of Crossed Indian Postal Order drawn in favour of Asst Personnel Officer, Railway Recruitment Cell, South East Central Railway, Bilaspur – 495004, Chhattisgarh. How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Asst. Personnel Officer (Recruitment), Railway Recruitment Cell, South East Central Railway, RTS Colony, Near Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bilaspur-495004 (Chhattisgarh) through Ordinary Post or can also be dropped in the box provided at the Railway Recruitment Cell/ Bilaspur. Important Dates: Last Date for Submission of Application: 24/01/2014 Last Date for Submission of Application for Remote Areas: 10/02/2014 For more details, please visit:  http://www.secr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1387449964507-Eng.%20Not.pdf