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RRB NTPC Indian Polity and Governance Syllabus

The Indian Polity and Governance syllabus for RRB NTPC in full: 3 chapters, 13 topics and 24 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Indian Polity and Governance flashcards with answers.

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24Sub-topics
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Indian Polity and Governance syllabus: all 3 chapters

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  1. Indian Constitution

     5 topics
    • Making of the Constitution
      • Constituent Assembly
      • Sources and borrowed features
    • Preamble
      • Keywords and significance
      • 42nd Amendment changes
    • Fundamental Rights and Duties
      • Six fundamental rights
      • Writs
      • Fundamental duties
    • Directive Principles of State Policy
      • Gandhian and socialist principles
    • Important Amendments
      • Landmark constitutional amendments

  2. Union and State Government

     4 topics
    • Executive
      • President and Vice President
      • Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
      • Governor and Chief Minister
    • Legislature
      • Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
      • State legislatures
      • Law-making procedure
    • Judiciary
      • Supreme Court and High Courts
      • Judicial review
    • Centre-State Relations
      • Distribution of powers

  3. Local Governance and Constitutional Bodies

     4 topics
    • Panchayati Raj and Municipalities
      • 73rd and 74th Amendments
      • Three-tier system
    • Election Commission of India
      • Composition and functions
    • Other Constitutional Bodies
      • UPSC and CAG
      • Finance Commission and Attorney General
    • Statutory and Regulatory Bodies
      • NITI Aayog, RBI and SEBI

RRB NTPC Indian Polity and Governance flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. Which body was set up in 1946 to draft the Indian Constitution, and on what plan was it based?

    The Constituent Assembly, constituted under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.

  2. Who was the President (permanent Chairman) of the Constituent Assembly of India?

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

  3. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

  4. How long did the Constituent Assembly take to frame the Constitution, and when was it adopted?

    It took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days; the Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.

  5. On what date did the Constitution of India come into force, and why was that date chosen?

    26 January 1950, chosen to commemorate the Purna Swaraj (complete independence) declaration of 26 January 1930.

  6. What are the key terms describing India in the Preamble after the 42nd Amendment?

    Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic (Socialist and Secular were added by the 42nd Amendment, 1976).

  7. What four objectives does the Preamble seek to secure for all citizens?

    Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.

  8. From which country's constitution was the idea of the Preamble borrowed?

    The United States of America.

  9. Which Fundamental Right did the 44th Amendment (1978) remove, and what did it become?

    The Right to Property (Article 31) was removed as a Fundamental Right and made a legal/constitutional right under Article 300A.

  10. How many Fundamental Rights are there currently, and which categories do they cover?

    Six: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.

  11. Which Article guarantees the Right to Constitutional Remedies, and what did Dr. Ambedkar call it?

    Article 32; Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution.

  12. Name the five writs available under Articles 32 and 226.

    Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari and Quo Warranto.

  13. Which Article abolishes untouchability?

    Article 17.

  14. Which Article provides the Right to Education for children aged 6 to 14 years, and which amendment added it?

    Article 21A, added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.

  15. How many Fundamental Duties are there now, and where are they listed?

    Eleven Fundamental Duties, listed in Article 51A under Part IVA.

  16. On whose recommendation were the Fundamental Duties added, and by which amendment?

    On the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee, added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 (the 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment, 2002).

  17. In which part of the Constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy contained, and from where were they borrowed?

    Part IV (Articles 36-51); borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland.

  18. Are the Directive Principles of State Policy legally enforceable in a court of law?

    No, they are non-justiciable (not enforceable), but they are fundamental in the governance of the country.

  19. Which Article of the DPSP directs the State to organise village panchayats?

    Article 40.

  20. Which Article of the DPSP aims to secure a uniform civil code for citizens?

    Article 44.

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  1. Which amendment is called the 'Mini Constitution' and why?

    The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, because it made widespread changes including adding the words Socialist, Secular and Integrity to the Preamble and Fundamental Duties.

  2. What did the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992) provide?

    The 73rd gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions; the 74th gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities).

  3. Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

    The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.

  4. What did the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act introduce?

    The Goods and Services Tax (GST), 2016/2017.

  5. What is the doctrine that limits Parliament's amending power, and in which case was it established?

    The Basic Structure doctrine, established in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).

  6. What is the minimum age to be elected President of India, and how is the President elected?

    35 years; elected indirectly by an electoral college through proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.

  7. What is the term of office of the President of India?

    Five years (eligible for re-election).

  8. Who is the constitutional head versus the real executive head of the Indian Union?

    The President is the constitutional (nominal) head; the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers form the real executive.

  9. To whom is the Council of Ministers collectively responsible under the Constitution?

    To the Lok Sabha (House of the People).

  10. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as per the Constitution?

    Lok Sabha: 552 maximum; Rajya Sabha: 250 maximum.

  11. What is the normal term of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?

    Lok Sabha: 5 years (can be dissolved); Rajya Sabha: permanent body, one-third members retire every 2 years (6-year term each).

  12. Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?

    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

  13. In which House must a Money Bill be introduced, and can the Rajya Sabha reject it?

    A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha; the Rajya Sabha can only suggest changes within 14 days and cannot reject it.

  14. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?

    Lok Sabha: 25 years; Rajya Sabha: 30 years.

  15. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

    The Vice-President of India.

  16. How many judges (including the CJI) constitute the Supreme Court of India currently?

    34 judges (1 Chief Justice + 33 other judges).

  17. What is the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts?

    Supreme Court judges: 65 years; High Court judges: 62 years.

  18. What is the power of the Supreme Court to settle disputes between the Centre and States called?

    Original jurisdiction (Article 131).

  19. What power allows courts to declare a law unconstitutional?

    Judicial review.

  20. In which lists are subjects divided under the Seventh Schedule for Centre-State relations?

    Union List, State List and Concurrent List.

  21. In the Concurrent List, whose law prevails in case of conflict between Centre and State?

    The Central (Union) law prevails over the State law.

  22. Which body recommends the distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and the States?

    The Finance Commission (Article 280).

  23. What is the minimum age and tier structure prescribed for the Panchayati Raj system?

    Minimum age to contest is 21 years; it follows a three-tier structure: Gram Panchayat (village), Panchayat Samiti (block/intermediate), and Zila Parishad (district).

  24. What is the term of office for Panchayats and Municipalities, and who conducts their elections?

    Five years; elections are conducted by the State Election Commission.

  25. Which schedule deals with the powers and functions of Panchayats, added by the 73rd Amendment?

    The Eleventh Schedule (29 subjects).

  26. Under which Article is the Election Commission of India established, and what is its current composition?

    Article 324; it is a multi-member body with one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

  27. What is the term and removal procedure of the Chief Election Commissioner?

    Term of 6 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier; the CEC can be removed only like a Supreme Court judge (by Parliament through impeachment-style process).

  28. Under which Article is the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India established?

    Article 148.

  29. Which constitutional body conducts All India Services and Central Services examinations, and under which Article?

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), under Article 315.

  30. Under which Article is the Attorney General of India appointed, and who is he/she the legal advisor to?

    Article 76; the Attorney General is the highest law officer and legal advisor to the Government of India.

RRB NTPC Indian Polity and Governance FAQ

What is in the RRB NTPC Indian Polity and Governance syllabus?

RRB NTPC Indian Polity and Governance is split into 3 chapters: Indian Constitution, Union and State Government and Local Governance and Constitutional Bodies. Together they contain 13 topics and 24 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in RRB NTPC Indian Polity and Governance?

3 chapters, containing 13 topics and 24 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Indian Constitution, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for RRB NTPC Indian Polity and Governance?

Yes — a 50-card Indian Polity and Governance deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.