RRB-NTPC 2016 Questions

13 Jun 2016 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Arithmetic

If the ratio of two numbers is \(8 : 3\) , and their HCF is 8, then their LCM is:

A
200
B
192
C
186
D
229
Question 2
Arithmetic

Let p and q be distinct positive prime numbers such that \(p > q\) and \(p^2 - q^2 = 45\) . What is the value of \(p + q\) ?

A
12
B
13
C
9
D
10
Question 3
Arithmetic

Four prime numbers are listed in order. If the product of the first three is 105 and the product of the last three is 385, what is the largest prime number?

A
7
B
13
C
17
D
11
Question 4
Arithmetic

A recipe requires sugar and flour in the ratio \(7:11\) . If you have 154 grams of sugar and want to maintain the same proportion, how much flour should you use?

A
198 grams
B
264 grams
C
220 grams
D
242 grams
Question 5
Arithmetic

To earn ₹15,000 as simple interest in 5 months at 12% per annum, what should be the invested amount?

A
₹2,00,000
B
₹3,50,000
C
₹3,00,000
D
₹2,50,000
Question 6
Arithmetic

There are 400 multiple choice questions in a test. 4 marks are allotted for a correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer or unattempted question from total score of correct answers. If a candidate has scored 1280 marks in the test, how many questions did the candidate answer correctly?

A
346
B
322
C
315
D
336
Question 7
Arithmetic

A train travels at a speed of 54 km/h for 20 minutes. What distance does it cover?

A
12 km
B
18 km
C
20 km
D
15 km
Question 8
Arithmetic

If the amount payable after 2 years is 1.1025 times of the sum invested, at compound interest (compounded annually), what is the rate of interest per annum?

A
10%
B
3.5%
C
5%
D
2%
Question 9
Arithmetic

A landscape architect is designing a garden in the shape of a quadrilateral where the diagonals intersect at right angles but are not equal in length. If the diagonals are 12 meters and 16 meters, what is the area of the garden?

A
96 square meters
B
64 square meters
C
192 square meters
D
48 square meters
Question 10
Arithmetic

The sum of two positive numbers is 51 and their product is 230. The positive difference between them is:

A
61
B
41
C
32
D
52
Question 11
Arithmetic

Two trains of lengths 250 m and 300 m run in opposite directions at 72 km/hr and 108 km/hr. In how many seconds will they completely cross each other?

A
11 seconds
B
14 seconds
C
15 seconds
D
12 seconds
Question 12
Arithmetic

In an apartment complex, the monthly electricity consumption (in units) for five flats is 320, 400, 360, 340, and 380. If the residents want to know the average monthly consumption (in units) per flat by using the direct method, what value will they obtain?

A
355
B
365
C
350
D
360
Question 13
Arithmetic

A family consumes 12 units of electricity per day. Cost per unit is ₹8. How much do they pay for a 31-day month?

A
₹2,796
B
₹2,976
C
₹2,769
D
₹2,967
Question 14
Arithmetic

If 45% of a number exceeds 20% of it by 48, then the number is:

A
192
B
232
C
172
D
212
Question 15
Arithmetic

A trader initially marks all his goods 60% above the cost price. He sells half of the goods at a discount of 25% on the marked price. For the remaining half, he revises the marked price to 80% above the cost price and then offers a discount of 30%. Find the overall profit percentage earned by the trader.

A
20%
B
21%
C
22%
D
23%
Question 16
Arithmetic

A merchant buys tea at ₹100 per kg and sells it using a 800 g weight as 1 kg, after marking the price up by 25% and giving a discount of 20%. What is his profit per kg?

A
₹10
B
₹25
C
₹15
D
₹20
Question 17
Arithmetic

The fourth proportional to three positive numbers is 120. If the first number is twice the second, and the third number is five times the first, then find the sum of all the three numbers.

A
288
B
336
C
300
D
312
Question 18
Arithmetic

An article is sold at a loss of 12% on its cost price. If the same article were sold for ₹84 more than its original selling price, the seller would make a profit of 8% on the same cost price. What is the cost price of the article?

A
₹410
B
₹400
C
₹420
D
₹430
Question 19
Arithmetic

An investment decreases by 30% in the first year, increases by 30% in the second year, and then increases by 20% in the third year. What is the overall percentage change from the initial value?

A
10.2 % increase
B
9.2% increase
C
10.2% decrease
D
9.2% decrease
Question 20
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper offers a fixed discount of 15% on rice and 100 gm rice free with every purchase of 1.9 kg rice. Find the overall discount percent offered by him on rice.

A
19.25%
B
19.50%
C
20.00%
D
19.10%
Question 21
Arithmetic

Seven years ago Ramu was five times as old as his son. The present age difference between Ramu and his son is 28 years. Find the sum of their present ages.

A
73 years
B
56 years
C
30 years
D
28 years
Question 22
Arithmetic

A and B can do a piece of work in 12 days and 33 days, respectively. Both work for 4 days and then A leaves. How long (in days) will B take to complete the remaining work?

A
17
B
20
C
19
D
18
Question 23
Arithmetic

A rectangular garden has a length of 16 meters and a width of x meters. If the width is the mean proportional between 4 meters and 64 meters, what is the value of x?

A
12
B
24
C
8
D
16
Question 24
Arithmetic

If the consecutive angles of a parallelogram are in the ratio \(2:3\) , what is the measure of the smaller angle?

A
72°
B
70°
C
76°
D
74°
Question 25
Arithmetic

A group consists of 25% boys, 55% girls, and the rest are teachers. Their average weights are 50 kg, 55 kg, and 65 kg, respectively. What is the average weight (in kg) of the group?

A
55.75 kg
B
62.34 kg
C
58.43 kg
D
52.14 kg
Question 26
Logical

Which of the following is a percussion instrument commonly used in Indian classical music?

A
Flute
B
Mridangam
C
Veena
D
Santoor
Question 27
Logical

What is the term of an elected MLA in Indian State Legislatures, unless dissolved prematurely?

A
5 years
B
4 years
C
6 years
D
3 years
Question 28
Logical

According to the Census 2011, what was the approximate total literacy rate in India?

A
74.04%
B
78.21%
C
64.83%
D
70.50%
Question 29
Logical

Which Indian launch vehicle successfully launched the CMS-03 communication satellite on 2 nd November 2025?

A
Agni
B
PSLV
C
GSLV
D
LVM3
Question 30
Logical

Which of the following is NOT a style of Hindustani classical music?

A
Tappa
B
Khyal
C
Varnam
D
Dhrupad
Question 31
Logical

Which river system supports Bangladesh's extreme population density?

A
Nile River Valley
B
Mississippi River Plain
C
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
D
Amazon River Basin
Question 32
Logical

In which of the following years was the Citizenship Act passed by the Indian Parliament?

A
1950
B
1953
C
1952
D
1955
Question 33
Logical

What change occurs in the amount of heat produced when the electric current in a conductor is doubled?

A
Double
B
Four times
C
Same as before
D
Half
Question 34
Logical

What was the main purpose of the Commission of Inquiry, appointed by the Janata Party government in May 1977?

A
To assess the impact of the Emergency on civil liberties
B
To examine allegations of abuse of authority during the Emergency
C
To investigate the economic policies of the previous government
D
To evaluate the effectiveness of the Janata Party government
Question 35
Logical

Which Census of India is known for transforming the Census Organisation into a major Cultural Repository through extensive studies on rural crafts, fairs, festivals, and ethnographic surveys, and also marked India's early adoption of mechanical tabulation equipment such as key punches, sorters, and tabulators?

A
1981 Census of India
B
1951 Census of India
C
1961 Census of India
D
1971 Census of India
Question 36
Logical

What was the primary objective of the Vernacular Press Act (1878)?

A
Removing censorship rules to allow free expression in vernacular print outlets.
B
Restricting non-English publications to prevent criticism of British political actions.
C
Encouraging regional newspapers to defend imperial policies against opponents.
D
Promoting bilingual journalism to support cultural unity in colonial territories.
Question 37
Logical

Which of the following types of natural vegetation is also called taiga?

A
Tropical Grasslands
B
Mediterranean Vegetation
C
Coniferous Forests
D
Temperate Deciduous Forests
Question 38
Logical

In which of the following years was Rani Lakshmi Bai killed?

A
1858
B
1854
C
1857
D
1878
Question 39
Logical

Which statement about Application Software is True or False? (i) Application Software depends on System Software like the OS to be loaded and access hardware. (ii) The failure of one application always causes the OS to crash.

A
(i) False, (ii) True
B
(i) True, (ii) False
C
(i) True, (ii) True
D
(i) False, (ii) False
Question 40
Logical

Which memory is fastest and located inside the CPU?

A
Cache L3
B
Registers
C
Hard disk
D
RAM
Question 41
Logical

Which ministry released the fourth issue of the publication titled \"Children in India 2025\" on 25 September 2025?

A
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
B
Ministry of Women and Child Development
C
Ministry of Education
D
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Question 42
Logical

Which of the following is the funding ratio shared by the Central and State Governments under the 'Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana' in the North-eastern and Himalayan States?

A
60 : 40
B
50 : 50
C
90 : 10
D
80 : 20
Question 43
Logical

Which of the following Fundamental Duties was added in the Constitution by the 86 th Constitution Amendment Act, 2002?

A
To protect and improve the natural environment
B
To provide opportunities for education to a child or ward between ages six and fourteen
C
To develop scientific temper
D
To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture
Question 44
Logical

Which platform successfully completed in-orbit testing of an environmentally friendly green propulsion system?

A
Geosynchronous satellite
B
PSLV payload module from TDF
C
Chandrayaan lander
D
GSLV upper stage
Question 45
Logical

What is the primary purpose of a Parliamentary Committee in India?

A
To examine bills and policies in detail
B
To supervise elections across the country
C
To appoint ministers to executive offices
D
To amend provisions of the Constitution
Question 46
Logical

In Arthashastra, which two types of courts dealt with disputes among citizens and between the state and citizens?

A
Sabha and Samiti
B
Mantriparishad and Parishad
C
Dharmasthiya and Kantakashodhana
D
Sangha and Gana
Question 47
Logical

India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in which of the following years?

A
2005
B
2017
C
2015
D
2001
Question 48
Logical

Which of the following architectural techniques was introduced to India during the Sultanate period?

A
Wooden truss construction
B
Slab-and-beam roofing
C
Barrel vaulting
D
Arch and dome construction technique
Question 49
Logical

Chhau, a celebrated dance tradition from Eastern India, has been acknowledged by UNESCO under which cultural recognition category?

A
Oral and Literary Heritage
B
Intangible Cultural Heritage
C
World Heritage Sites
D
Cultural Landscape Heritage
Question 50
Logical

Which Indian political leader was appointed as the central observer for the Bharatiya Janata Party's legislative-party-leader selection in Bihar in Nov 2025?

A
Arjun Ram Meghwal
B
Yogi Adityanath
C
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
D
Keshav Prasad Maurya
Question 51
Logical

What was the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955, renamed as in 1976?

A
Civil Rights Enforcement Act
B
Social Justice Act
C
Fundamental Rights Protection Act
D
Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
Question 52
Logical

Which of the following was a major goal of liberalisation under the 1991 economic reforms?

A
Remove barriers to trade and industry
B
Promote public sector dominance
C
Ban foreign companies
D
Increase government control over industries
Question 53
Logical

The International Monetary Fund AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies 2025 focuses on:

A
Strategies for developed economies to combat inflation
B
The impact of cryptocurrency on global trade
C
Policy challenges and opportunities for emerging markets in a shifting economic landscape
D
The role of artificial intelligence in stock market predictions
Question 54
GK

Who among the following won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in 2025?

A
Mondo Duplantis
B
Serena Williams
C
Tom Pidcock
D
Novak Djokovic
Question 55
GK

The Western Ghats are highest in which region?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Goa
C
Kerala
D
Karnataka
Question 56
GK

Which component of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) is responsible for performing calculations and logical comparisons?

A
Control Unit (CU)
B
Main Memory (RAM)
C
Register
D
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Question 57
GK

Which factors are responsible for the increase in metallic character down a group in the periodic table?

A
Decreasing ionization energy and increasing atomic size
B
Constant ionization energy and decreasing atomic size
C
Increasing ionization energy and decreasing atomic size
D
Increasing atomic size and constant ionization energy
Question 58
GK

Under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, rural households are guaranteed a minimum of how many days of wage employment per year?

A
50 days
B
125 days
C
100 days
D
75 days
Question 59
GK

Which law governs the relationship between the pressure and volume of a fixed amount of gas at constant temperature?

A
Boyle's Law
B
Gay-Lussac's Law
C
Charles's Law
D
Avogadro's Law
Question 60
GK

In 2025, India's ranking in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) was:

A
15 th
B
18 th
C
12 th
D
10 th
Question 61
GK

In which field are computers used for tasks like weather forecasting, simulation, and research?

A
Space and Meteorology
B
Sports Training
C
Agriculture
D
Entertainment
Question 62
GK

The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 listed which of the following among the top 3 most competitive economies?

A
Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong
B
Brazil, Russia, South Africa
C
USA, China, India
D
Germany, Japan, Canada
Question 63
GK

Which inscription expresses Ashoka's remorse after the Kalinga war?

A
Rock Edict I
B
Rock Edict VII
C
Pillar Edict V
D
Rock Edict XIII
Question 64
GK

GILF is related to NPSM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JLOI is related to QSVP. To which of the following is MORL related, following the same logic?

A
VTYS
B
TVYS
C
VTSY
D
TVSY
Question 65
GK

What should come in place of the '?' in the given series? 156 180 228 300 ? 516

A
396
B
382
C
376
D
402
Question 66
GK

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group? (Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)

A
OQM
B
KMI
C
TVR
D
FHE
Question 67
GK

In a certain code language, 'FILE' is coded as '4128' and 'LIME' is coded as '1268'. What is the code for 'M' in the given code language?

A
8
B
6
C
1
D
2
Question 68
GK

Each vowel in the word MELODIA is changed to the letter immediately following it in the English alphabetical order, and each consonant is changed to the letter immediately preceding it in the English alphabetical order. How many letters will appear exactly twice in the new group of letters thus formed?

A
Three
B
One
C
Zero
D
Two
Question 69
GK

Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two sets of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. TNM : XPJ URL : YTI

A
FUS : JWQ
B
LQX : PTU
C
HMK : LOH
D
EDO : IFK
Question 70
GK

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? BHP 16 LRZ 25 VBJ 36 FLT 49 ?

A
UDN 81
B
PVD 64
C
LCS 64
D
LXE 81
Question 71
GK

Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. MLJ−LKI XWU−WVT

A
FDA−EDB
B
FDA−DCA
C
FEC−EDB
D
FEC−DDA
Question 72
GK

Refer to the following letter series and answer the question. (Counting to be done from left to right only.) (Left) G L Y N J Z U Q M F D E U S A B Y D V X P (Right) How many such consonants are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a vowel and also immediately followed by a vowel?

A
One
B
None
C
Three
D
Two
Question 73
GK

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that DOES NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

A
HDG
B
EAD
C
KGI
D
NJM
Question 74
GK

Six boxes, Q, R, S, T, U and W, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order. Only one box is kept between U and R. Only S is kept above W. No box is kept below R. T is kept at some place below Q. Which box is kept immediately above T?

A
Q
B
U
C
R
D
W
Question 75
GK

In a certain code language, 'FIRE' is coded as '5279' and 'FEAR' is coded as '5427'. What is the code for 'A' in the given code language?

A
7
B
5
C
2
D
4
Question 76
GK

Riya starts from Point A and drives 4 km towards the south. She then takes a left turn, drives 8 km, turns left and drives 6 km. She then takes a left turn and drives 9 km. She takes a final left turn, drives 2 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)

A
3 km to the west
B
2 km to the east
C
4 km to the west
D
1 km to the east
Question 77
GK

Seven people F, G, H, L, M, O and Q are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. G sits to the immediate right of L. Only three people sit between O and M when counted from the left of O. Only three people sit between L and Q when counted from the right of Q. F is an immediate neighbor of Q as well as M. How many people sit between H and O when counted from the right of H?

A
One
B
Three
C
Two
D
Four
Question 78
GK

Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept above C. Only one box is kept between F and C. Only three boxes are kept between F and E. E is kept at some place above C. G is kept immediately below E. B is kept at one of the places above D. A is not kept immediately above or below F. How many boxes are kept between B and G?

A
1
B
4
C
3
D
2
Question 79
GK

Seven people, T, E, A, R, I, N and G, are sitting in a row, facing north. Only three people sit to the left of R. Only G sits to the right of E. Only three people sit between E and A. I sits at some place to the left of T but at some place to the right of N. How many people sit between N and T?

A
Three
B
Two
C
Four
D
One
Question 80
GK

In a certain code language, A + B means 'A is the son of B', A -  B means 'A is the brother of B', A x B means 'A is the wife of B' and A $\div$  B means 'A is the father of B'. Based on the above, how is S related to K if 'S -  D x F + H $\div$  K'?

A
Wife's brother
B
Wife's father
C
Brother's wife's father
D
Brother's wife's brother
Question 81
GK

If 'P' stands for '$\div$', 'Q' stands for 'x ', 'R' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '- ', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 24 D 32 P 8 R 26 Q 2 D 54 = ?

A
48
B
18
C
6
D
24
Question 82
GK

Seven boxes, G, H, I, J, Q, R and S, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order. Only four boxes are kept between S and H. Only Q is kept above S. Only two boxes are kept between J and R. G is kept immediately above I. R is not kept immediately above G. How many boxes are kept above R?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
Question 83
GK

In a certain code language, J- K means 'J is the father of K', J + K means 'J is the mother of K', J x K means 'J is the brother of K' and J $\div$ K means 'J is the sister of K'. Based on the above, how is M related to R if 'M x N $\div$  O + P - Q x R'?

A
Husband's mother's brother
B
Mother's mother's brother
C
Father's mother's brother
D
Husband's father's brother
Question 84
GK

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statements: Some apples are baskets. All baskets are drums. Conclusions: (I) Some drums are apples. (II) No drum is an apple.

A
Only conclusion (I) follows
B
Only conclusion (II) follows
C
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
D
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Question 85
GK

Refer to the following series and answer the question. (Counting to be done from left to right only.) (All numbers are single-digit numbers only.) (Left) 7 5 3 1 5 9 6 2 4 1 5 8 9 6 5 2 1 4 2 5 8 7 6 3 2 5 9 8 5 4 1 5 9 6 2 3 6 5 4 8 7 5 9 8 7 4 1 5 9 7 5 2 6 (Right) How many such even digits are there, each of which is immediately preceded by an odd digit and also immediately followed by an odd digit?

A
13
B
11
C
7
D
9
Question 86
GK

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)

A
QO-VS
B
OM-TQ
C
SQ-XV
D
MK-RO
Question 87
GK

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '+' and ' - ‘ are interchanged and ’x ' and '$\div$ ' are interchanged? 28 - 13 + 17 $\div$ 43 x 43 = ?

A
24
B
26
C
22
D
25
Question 88
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? AVZ BWA CXB DYC ?

A
MDP
B
EZD
C
LPR
D
WKF
Question 89
GK

What should come in place of the '?' in the given series? 11 29 51 81 123 ?

A
195
B
190
C
185
D
181
Question 90
GK

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statements: All eggs are kings. Some kings are tickets. Conclusion (I): All tickets are eggs. Conclusion (II): Some eggs are tickets.

A
Only conclusion (I) follows
B
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
C
Only conclusion (II) follows
D
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Question 91
GK

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (24, 11, 266) (26, 13, 340)

A
(13, 8, 104)
B
(25, 9, 227)
C
(23, 12, 274)
D
(27, 11, 295)
Question 92
GK

If 2 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 621453, what will be the sum of all even digit in the new number thus formed?

A
8
B
4
C
2
D
6
Question 93
GK

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? MDG 36, PGK 40, SJO 44, VMS 48, ?

A
YOW 54
B
XOV 54
C
XPV 52
D
YPW 52