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RTO Conductor Licence Test Practice Questions - India RTO Conductor Licence Written Test (Stage Carriage Bus Conductor) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, no person shall act as a conductor of which type of vehicle unless he holds a valid conductor's licence?
Choose one answer below.
A
A private motor car
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B
A stage carriage
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C
A goods carriage
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D
A two-wheeler
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a conductor's licence in India?
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A
16 years
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B
17 years
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C
18 years
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D
21 years
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which government authority issues a conductor's licence?
Choose one answer below.
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The Regional Transport Office (licensing authority)
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B
The local police station
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C
The municipal corporation
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D
The bus depot manager
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What must every application for a conductor's licence be accompanied by, as required under Section 30 of the Motor Vehicles Act?
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A
A driving licence for heavy vehicles
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B
A medical certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner
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C
A bus permit
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D
A pollution-under-control certificate
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the primary duty of a conductor towards a passenger who pays the fare?
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A
To drive the bus safely
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B
To supply a valid ticket for the fare paid
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C
To inspect the engine
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D
To collect the road tax
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A first aid certificate from an authorised body such as the St. John Ambulance Association is generally required for a conductor's licence because the conductor must be able to:
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A
Repair the bus brakes
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B
Provide basic first aid to passengers in an emergency
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C
Issue driving licences
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D
Service the fare-collection machine
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Under Section 178 of the Motor Vehicles Act, a passenger travelling in a stage carriage without a proper pass or ticket may be punished with a fine that may extend to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rupees one hundred
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B
Rupees two hundred
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C
Rupees five hundred
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D
Rupees five thousand
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A conductor who wilfully or negligently fails to supply a ticket, supplies a ticket of lesser value, or refuses to accept the fare may be punished under Section 178 with a fine that may extend to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rupees fifty
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B
Rupees five hundred
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C
Rupees five thousand
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D
Imprisonment for one year
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does the term 'stage carriage' mean in the Motor Vehicles Act?
Choose one answer below.
A
A vehicle that carries goods for hire
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B
A vehicle carrying passengers for separate fares for individual stages of the journey
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C
A private car used by a family
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D
A government ambulance
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the minimum educational qualification commonly prescribed by State Governments for a conductor's licence?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pass in Class 5
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B
Pass in Class 8
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C
Pass in Class 10 (matriculation/SSLC)
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D
A graduate degree
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When a passenger asks for the destination, route or fare, the conductor should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Refuse to answer to save time
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B
Give correct information and not wilfully deceive the passenger
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C
Charge an extra fee for the information
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D
Tell the passenger to ask the driver
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A conductor must not, save for good and sufficient reason, refuse to carry a person who:
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A
Tenders the legal fare
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B
Is carrying ordinary hand luggage
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C
Is travelling alone
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D
Wishes to board at a regular stop
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QUESTION 13 / 25
On a stage carriage bus, who is responsible for ensuring that reserved seats are actually occupied by the persons entitled to them, such as women and senior citizens?
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver
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B
The conductor
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C
The traffic police
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D
The mechanic
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A red triangular traffic sign in India generally indicates:
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A
A mandatory order that must be obeyed
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B
A warning or cautionary sign
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C
An informatory sign giving directions
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D
A parking facility
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If a bus catches fire, the conductor's first priority should be to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Save the fare-collection bag first
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B
Help the driver stop the bus, open exits and evacuate passengers calmly
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C
Continue issuing tickets
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D
Wait inside until the fire brigade arrives
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What should a conductor do with the ticket money and ticket machine at the end of a shift?
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A
Keep the cash personally for safekeeping
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B
Account for and deposit the fare collection with the depot/employer as per rules
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C
Distribute it among passengers
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D
Leave it on the bus
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A licensing authority may revoke a conductor's licence under Section 32 of the Motor Vehicles Act if the holder is suffering from:
Choose one answer below.
A
A minor cold
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B
A disease or disability likely to render him permanently unfit to act as a conductor
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C
A temporary headache
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D
Tiredness after a long shift
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When a passenger boards at a stop, the conductor should signal the driver to start moving only after:
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A
The passenger has paid double fare
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B
The passenger has safely boarded and is clear of the doorway
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C
Collecting fares from every passenger on the bus
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D
The bus is completely full
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Overloading a stage carriage with more passengers than the permitted seating/standing capacity is:
Choose one answer below.
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Allowed during rush hours
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B
An offence that endangers safety and may be penalised
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C
The conductor's personal choice
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D
Permitted if passengers agree
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A conductor's licence, once granted, is generally valid for a fixed period and must be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never renewed
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B
Renewed before or on expiry to remain effective
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C
Renewed only after 20 years
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D
Renewed every week
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If a passenger suddenly faints inside the bus, the conductor's appropriate first action is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ignore it and continue collecting fares
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B
Ensure fresh air, loosen tight clothing, and seek medical help while keeping the person safe
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C
Immediately throw water on the engine
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D
Ask the driver to speed up recklessly
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which document authorises a stage carriage to operate on a particular route?
Choose one answer below.
A
The conductor's licence
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B
The route permit issued by the transport authority
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C
The first aid certificate
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D
The driver's badge
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A conductor should display his conductor's badge while on duty so that:
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A
He can travel free in other buses
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B
Passengers and inspectors can identify him as an authorised conductor
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C
He avoids paying road tax
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D
He can drive the bus
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When carrying passengers' luggage, the conductor should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow large items to block the aisle and doorway
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B
Stow luggage safely so it does not block the gangway, exits or driver's view
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C
Charge passengers double the fare for any bag
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D
Throw heavy luggage onto the roof at speed
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A circular sign with a red border and a bus symbol crossed out usually means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Bus stand ahead
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B
Buses are prohibited beyond this point
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C
Free parking for buses
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D
Bus repair workshop
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