Daily GK Challenge

More practice: Indian History & Polity

5 more Railways questions from the same chapter, with step-by-step solutions. Try each one, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1medium

   How many members can the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha?

   • A10
   • B12
   • C2
   • D14
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   Correct answer: (B) 12

   The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha for their contributions in fields such as art, literature, science, and social service.

2. Q2easy

   Who founded the Maurya Empire?

   • AAshoka
   • BBindusara
   • CBimbisara
   • DChandragupta Maurya
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   Correct answer: (D) Chandragupta Maurya

   Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE with the guidance of Chanakya (Kautilya).

3. Q3medium

   The idea of the Preamble beginning with 'We, the People' was inspired by the Constitution of which country?

   • AUnited Kingdom
   • BUnited States
   • CFrance
   • DIreland
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   Correct answer: (B) United States

   The concept of the Preamble opening with 'We, the People' was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.

4. Q4medium

   The Dandi March (Salt March) marked the beginning of which movement?

   • ANon-Cooperation Movement
   • BHome Rule Movement
   • CSwadeshi Movement
   • DCivil Disobedience Movement
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   Correct answer: (D) Civil Disobedience Movement

   The Dandi March of 1930, led by Gandhi, began the Civil Disobedience Movement against the British salt tax.

5. Q5easy

   The term of office of the President of India is?

   • A4 years
   • B5 years
   • C6 years
   • D7 years
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   Correct answer: (B) 5 years

   The President of India holds office for a term of five years from the date of entering upon the office.