RRB-NTPC 2016 Questions
15 Jun 2016 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Arithmetic
In a school, Class A has 24 students with an average height of 160 cm, and Class B has 20 students with an average height of 168 cm. The average height of students in Class C is 165 cm. If the overall average height of all students from Classes A, B and C is 164 cm, find the number of students in Class C.
A
20B
26C
18D
16Question 2
Arithmetic
Two trains of lengths 160 meters and 140 meters are moving in opposite directions at 55 km/h and 65 km/h, respectively. Find the time taken by them to cross each other completely.
A
6 secondsB
9 secondsC
8 secondsD
10 secondsQuestion 3
Arithmetic
A company hires a certain number of temporary workers for a project. If each worker is paid ₹500 per day, the total daily wage bill exceeds the company’s budget by ₹4,000. If instead each worker is paid ₹450 per day, the total daily wage bill falls short of the budget by ₹2,000. Find the number of workers hired.
A
120B
160C
200D
280Question 4
Arithmetic
Workers P and Q can complete a task in 16 days if working together. P alone takes 24 days. If P and Q start the task together, but Q leaves after 4 days, how many more days will P alone take to finish the work?
A
10 daysB
6 daysC
9 daysD
18 daysQuestion 5
Arithmetic
If the average of three numbers is 7, what is their total sum?
A
7B
21C
10D
14Question 6
Arithmetic
Raghav drives from City A to City B in three equal segments of 40 km each. He drives the first segment at 40 km/hr, the second at 60 km/hr, and the third at 120 km/hr. What is his average speed for the whole trip?
A
50 km/hrB
64 km/hrC
60 km/hrD
68 km/hrQuestion 7
Arithmetic
The price of fuel decreases by 45%, 25% and 15% in three successive months, but increases by 45% in the fourth month. What is the percentage decrease in the price of fuel in the fourth month as compared to its original price? (Round off to 2 decimal places.)
A
53.54%B
47.82%C
49.16%D
46.44%Question 8
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper fixes the marked price of an item 120% above its cost price. What percentage of discount on marked price should be allowed to gain 43%?
A
35%B
38%C
33%D
32%Question 9
Arithmetic
A number leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 5 and a remainder of 3 when divided by 7. What is the smallest positive integer that satisfies both conditions?
A
38B
23C
24D
17Question 10
Arithmetic
A wholesaler offers a trade discount of 30% on the marked price of an electric kettle to retailers. A retailer then announces a scheme discount of 12% on the price after receiving the trade discount. If the retailer sells the kettle to a customer for ₹2,464, what is the marked price of the kettle?
A
₹4,000B
₹4,400C
₹4,200D
₹3,800Question 11
Arithmetic
What is the largest 6-digit number that is completely divisible by 96?
A
999888B
999984C
999912D
999936Question 12
Arithmetic
Two positive numbers differ by 20. The mean proportional between these two numbers is 24. What is the sum of these two numbers?
A
53B
51C
52D
50Question 13
Arithmetic
The sum of two positive numbers is 27 and their product is 176. The positive difference between them is:
A
10B
5C
21D
24Question 14
Arithmetic
A man was seven times older than his son five years ago and is now four times older. What is the son's present age?
A
5 yearsB
7 yearsC
10 yearsD
14 yearsQuestion 15
Arithmetic
The LCM of the numbers 5, 8.3 and 0.19 is:
A
7160B
6925C
7885D
7125Question 16
Arithmetic
A sum, when invested at 20% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹5,280 after 3 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate in 2 years?
A
660B
5,280C
1,320D
2,640Question 17
Arithmetic
A and B can do a piece of work in 12 days and 30 days, respectively. Both work for 2 days and then A leaves. How long (in days) will B take to complete the remaining work?
A
22B
23C
24D
25Question 18
Arithmetic
Find the third proportional to 8 and 16.
A
24B
32C
30D
28Question 19
Arithmetic
The total surface area of a cube having side 94 cm is:
A
53,016 cm 2B
52,989 cm 2C
53,026 cm 2D
53,006 cm 2Question 20
Arithmetic
During a sale, 50% of the goods are sold at 36% profit, 40% of the remaining goods are sold at 14% profit and the still remaining goods are sold at a loss of 21%. If there is an overall profit of x%, then what is the value of x?
A
16.9B
15.2C
13.6D
14.5Question 21
Arithmetic
A borrower takes a loan of ₹1,860 at a simple interest rate of 12% per annum. After some years, the total amount payable becomes ₹2,529.60. For how many years was the loan taken?
A
1B
3C
2D
4Question 22
Arithmetic
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? \((32 \div 0.8 \times\ ?) - 72 = 6! \div (4 \times 5 + 10)\)
A
2.4B
1.4C
2.2D
2.8Question 23
Arithmetic
A, B and C start a business. A invests ₹1,21,500 for 12 months, B invests ₹1,02,060 for 9 months and C invests ₹97,200, but withdrew ₹24,500 after 6 months. If the total profit earned at the end of the year is ₹1,69,797, find the difference between the profit share of A and the profit share of B.
A
₹26,973B
₹26,763C
₹26,884D
₹26,524Question 24
Arithmetic
Kavita's monthly salary increased by 25%, and then decreased by 20%. If her initial salary is ₹58,000, what was her final salary?
A
₹64,000B
₹55,000C
₹60,000D
₹58,000Question 25
Arithmetic
P sells an item to Q at 25% profit. Q sells the same item to R at 60% loss. If R paid ₹5,166 for the item, then at what price (in ₹) is the item purchased by P?
A
10,332B
10,330C
10,331D
10,333Question 26
Logical
Who among the following was the Commonwealth Secretary-General having led the 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) in New York in September 2025?
A
Patricia ScotlandB
Shirley BotchweyC
Kamalesh SharmaD
Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaQuestion 27
Logical
Which of the following languages was conferred Classical Language status in October 2024?
A
OdiaB
KannadaC
MarathiD
TamilQuestion 28
Logical
Which optical instrument is used to correct the eye defect known as Hypermetropia (or long-sightedness), where light focuses behind the retina?
A
Concave LensB
Photochromic LensesC
Cylindrical LensD
Convex LensQuestion 29
Logical
Where is the headquarters of the South Western Railway Zone located?
A
MumbaiB
JabalpurC
HubballiD
JaipurQuestion 30
Logical
The Indian Council Act of ______ introduced the concept of 'separate electorate' in India.
A
1861B
1862C
1909D
1903Question 31
Logical
If a person contracts malaria, which type of pathogen is responsible for the disease?
A
VirusB
BacteriaC
ProtozoanD
FungiQuestion 32
Logical
Which of the following sequences correctly matches the coastal sections from north to south on the western coast?
A
Karnataka $\rightarrow$ Konkan $\rightarrow$ MalabarB
Kathiawar $\rightarrow$ Malabar $\rightarrow$ KonkanC
Konkan $\rightarrow$ Karnataka $\rightarrow$ MalabarD
Malabar $\rightarrow$ Konkan $\rightarrow$ KarnatakaQuestion 33
Logical
Which characteristic enables a computer to start and complete tasks automatically without human intervention once programmed?
A
DiligenceB
AutomationC
PortabilityD
AccuracyQuestion 34
Logical
As computer generations progressed, which of the following has been a trend that is generally true?
A
Computers lost memory capacityB
Computers became smaller and fasterC
Computers stopped using electricityD
Computers became larger and slowerQuestion 35
Logical
In which year the 89th Constitutional Amendment was passed related to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
A
2010B
2006C
1995D
2003Question 36
Logical
Microlithic tools became a characteristic feature during which phase of prehistory in India?
A
Early Iron AgeB
Lower PalaeolithicC
Middle PalaeolithicD
MesolithicQuestion 37
Logical
What is the primary goal of India’s Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act of 2003?
A
To boost GDP growthB
To increase subsidiesC
To control fiscal deficitsD
To raise taxes on petrolQuestion 38
Logical
To prevent losing your current progress due to a system crash or power failure, which essential shortcut key combination should you press regularly to quickly save the document you are working on?
A
Ctrl + CB
Ctrl + VC
Ctrl + SD
Ctrl + XQuestion 39
Logical
Who among the following administers oath of Pro Tem Speaker during initial sitting of newly elected Lok Sabha?
A
President of IndiaB
Cabinet SecretaryC
Vice President of IndiaD
Chief Justice of IndiaQuestion 40
Logical
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the control of High Courts over subordinate courts?
A
Article 107B
Article 308C
Article 235D
Article 115Question 41
Logical
What is the name of the quantum computing hub announced in Andhra Pradesh in April 2025, marking India’s first major quantum valley?
A
Vijayawada Quantum ParkB
Amaravati Quantum ValleyC
Nellor Quantum HubD
Bengaluru Quantum ValleyQuestion 42
Logical
Where was the 353rd International Labor Organization Governing body meeting held in March 2025?
A
Milan, ItalyB
Oslo, NorwayC
Geneva, SwitzerlandD
Copenhagen, DenmarkQuestion 43
Logical
On March 6, 2025, EU leaders convened an extraordinary summit in which city to discuss Ukraine and European security?
A
BrusselsB
BerlinC
ParisD
ViennaQuestion 44
Logical
Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) specifically aims to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all?
A
Goal 7B
Goal 5C
Goal 13D
Goal 9Question 45
Logical
Which of the following coastal regions of India is characterized by extensive lagoons and backwater systems along the western coastal plain?
A
The Malabar CoastB
The Northern CircarsC
The Andhra CoastD
The Coromandel CoastQuestion 46
Logical
In 2025, how much permanent monthly alimony did the Supreme Court set for a divorced but unmarried wife?
A
₹30,000B
₹75,000C
₹50,000D
₹20,000Question 47
Logical
Which Indian state secured the highest number of gold medals at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, 2025?
A
Madhya PradeshB
KeralaC
MaharashtraD
HaryanaQuestion 48
Logical
Which unique architectural feature distinguishes the Harappan site of Dholavira?
A
Complex drainage systemsB
Pictorial murals on wallsC
Large fortificationsD
Step-wells for water conservationQuestion 49
Logical
Which pact between Gandhi and the British government marked the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1931?
A
Lahore PactB
Gandhi-Irwin PactC
Lucknow PactD
Poona PactQuestion 50
Logical
Which IIT has partnered with Coal India Limited to launch a Centre for Sustainable Energy?
A
IIT KanpurB
IIT MadrasC
IIT DelhiD
IIT BombayQuestion 51
Logical
Identify the classical language(s) in India (as of December 2022) from among the following. 1) Marathi 2) Tamil 3) Sanskrit 4) Odia
A
Only 2B
Only 1 and 2C
Only 2, 3 and 4D
Only 1, 2, 3Question 52
Logical
As per the Census of India, which of the following states recorded the highest overall literacy rate in 2011?
A
Tamil NaduB
KeralaC
Himachal PradeshD
MaharashtraQuestion 53
Logical
Why was the Partition of Bengal (1905) widely opposed by Indian nationalists?
A
It was proposed to relocate the colonial capital for better administrative coordination.B
It was planned to improve agricultural administration and address recurring famine conditions.C
It was intended to divide people on communal lines and weaken the growing nationalist movement.D
It was undertaken to promote regional trade expansion and economic integration of eastern Bengal.Question 54
Logical
Launched in 2019 by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, which initiative evaluates cities on climate resilience and sustainability performance?
A
National Action Plan on Climate ChangeB
Urban Climate Change Adaptation ProgrammeC
Climate Smart Cities Assessment FrameworkD
National Mission on Sustainable HabitatQuestion 55
Logical
The Balwantrai Mehta Committee recommended how many tiers of Panchayati Raj system in India?
A
Four-tierB
Two-tierC
Three-tierD
One-tierQuestion 56
GK
Programs like MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint fall into which group?
A
Hardware componentsB
Application softwareC
Booting programsD
System softwareQuestion 57
GK
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is primarily based on which resolution drafted and introduced by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru?
A
Objectives ResolutionB
Fundamental Rights ResolutionC
Directive Principles ResolutionD
Fundamental Duties ResolutionQuestion 58
GK
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India has a specific mention for the appointment of the Attorney General of India?
A
Article 76B
Article 240C
Article 165D
Article 211Question 59
GK
During Seva Parv 2025 (17 September–2 October), what plantation target was fixed for Uttar Pradesh as part of the nationwide SDG-linked drive?
A
10 lakh saplings in the stateB
15 lakh saplings in the stateC
5 lakh saplings in the stateD
20 lakh saplings in the stateQuestion 60
GK
What is the aim of the Indian Government initiative Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?
A
Provide rural road connectivityB
Promote bullet trainsC
Build national highwaysD
Connect WaterwaysQuestion 61
GK
Which archaeological sites, besides Keeladi, have contributed to validating Sangam texts?
A
Nal, Kalibangan, Mohenjo-DaroB
Ajanta, Ellora, HampiC
Adichanallur, Korkai, AlangulamD
Lothal, Dholavira, HarappaQuestion 62
GK
What is/are the element(s) or compound(s) that can be used in black and white photography?
A
Only AgB
Only AgBrC
AgCl and AgBrD
Only AgClQuestion 63
GK
Which of the following statements correctly explains the decline of metallic coins in the post-Gupta period?
A
It resulted from reduced trade and rising land grants replacing cash payments.B
It emerged because gold supplies increased and made minting coins unnecessary.C
It happened because rulers preferred using older coins rather than minting new ones.D
It occurred due to abundant commerce that reduced dependence on minted currency.Question 64
GK
The stabilisation measures introduced under India’s New Economic Policy (NEP) of 1991 were primarily aimed at achieving which of the following immediate objectives?
A
Correcting balance of payment imbalances and controlling inflationary pressuresB
Encouraging foreign direct investment inflows and improving capital availabilityC
Promoting disinvestment of public sector enterprises and reducing state controlD
Generating rural employment opportunities and strengthening agrarian livelihoodsQuestion 65
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.) (156, 204, 366) (150, 162, 318)
A
(204, 101, 309)B
(142, 165, 307)C
(172, 141, 317)D
(182, 164, 352)Question 66
GK
Seven boxes, I, J, K, L, Q, R and S, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order. Only K is kept above R. Only S is kept between R and I. Only J is kept below L. How many boxes are kept between Q and R?
A
OneB
ThreeC
FourD
TwoQuestion 67
GK
Read the given statements 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 statements. Statements: All apples are fruits. Some fruits are sweet. Conclusions (I) Some apples are sweet. (II) All fruits are apples.
A
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) followsB
Only conclusion (II) followsC
Both conclusions (I) and (II) followD
Only conclusion (I) followsQuestion 68
GK
What will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘ב are interchanged and ‘-’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 8 + 3 ÷ 116 - 4 × 18 = ?
A
22B
19C
13D
15Question 69
GK
Seven boxes, I, J, K, L, Q, R and S, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order. K is kept third from the bottom. Only one box is kept above R. Only one box is kept between R and Q. J is kept immediately above L. I is kept at some place below S. How many boxes are kept between S and J?
A
TwoB
FourC
OneD
ThreeQuestion 70
GK
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 1 ÷ 1 × 1 + 2 − 49 = ?
A
49B
50C
46D
48Question 71
GK
Based on the 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
XBAB
ZDCC
HMKD
DHGQuestion 72
GK
Select the triad that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern. OURS - UROS - ROUS SAME - AMSE - MSAE
A
HEAD-ADHE-DHAEB
SELF-ELFS-LFSEC
THEY-HEYT-TYEHD
FEAR-EAFR-AFERQuestion 73
GK
Refer to the following letter series and answer the question. (Left) L U H T R B F G A O D Q S I X M C K W (Right) How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is sixth from the right end and seventh from the left end of the series?
A
FourB
ThreeC
FiveD
TwoQuestion 74
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? NSL HMF BGZ VAT ?
A
PINB
PUNC
PNKD
PNUQuestion 75
GK
Refer to the following letter series and answer the question. (Counting to be done from left to right only) (Left) Y O W G U R C X Z H M E S I K A Q D F T B (Right) How many such consonants are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a consonant and also immediately followed by a vowel?
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 76
GK
What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? LNK NPM PRO RTQ ?
A
TUWB
TWRC
TURD
TVSQuestion 77
GK
LEMO is related to RJST in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JYKI is related to PDQN. To which of the following options is BNCX related, following the same logic?
A
SHIKB
HSICC
KISHD
CISHQuestion 78
GK
R, E, A, D, I, N and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. Only three people sit between G and A when counted from the left of G. Only three people sit between N and E when counted from the right of E. R sits to the immediate right of N. I is an immediate neighbor of E as well as A. Who sits second to the left of D?
A
RB
AC
ND
IQuestion 79
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? XBU TXQ PTM LPI ?
A
APTB
SELC
KFOD
HLEQuestion 80
GK
R, E, A, D, I, N and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. Only one person sits between G and E when counted from the left of E. D sits third to the right of N. R sits third to the left of I. D sits to the immediate right of R. A is not an immediate neighbor of R. How many people sit between A and E when counted from the right of A?
A
TwoB
OneC
ThreeD
FourQuestion 81
GK
Each letter in the word PROVIDE is arranged in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical order between the letter which is third from the left and the one which is fourth from the right in the new letter cluster thus formed?
A
9B
5C
6D
8Question 82
GK
In a certain code language, ‘cap room apple’ is coded as ‘og uv bc’ and ‘apple queen book’ is coded as ‘wd og ex’. How is ‘apple’ coded in the given language?
A
bcB
wdC
ogD
uvQuestion 83
GK
In a certain code language, A ÷ B means ‘A is the son of B’, A # B means ‘A is the wife of B’, A + B means ‘A is the brother of B’ and A & B means ‘A is the father of B’. How is S related to H if ‘S ÷ D + R # Y & H’?
A
Father's fatherB
Mother's brother's sonC
Brother's sonD
Mother's brotherQuestion 84
GK
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series? 7 16 29 51 77 112 ?
A
161B
150C
151D
160Question 85
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 foods are rains. All tables are rains. Conclusions: (I) Some foods are tables. (II) All rains are tables.
A
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) followsB
Only conclusion (II) followsC
Only conclusion (I) followsD
Both conclusions (I) and (II) followQuestion 86
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
ZDBB
VZXC
BGDD
YCAQuestion 87
GK
In a certain code language, ‘world chest food’ is coded as ‘rn lu vd’ and ‘food sing sheep’ is coded as ‘bx rn ph’. How is ‘food’ coded in the given language?
A
bxB
luC
rnD
vdQuestion 88
GK
Mr. Yorly starts from Point A and drives 4 km towards South. He then takes a left turn, drives 23 km, turns left and drives 8 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 41 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 4 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)
A
19 km to the WestB
20 km to the NorthC
21 km to the SouthD
18 km to the EastQuestion 89
GK
In a certain code language, A ≠ B means ‘A is the sister of B’ A * B means ‘A is the father of B’ A ; B means ‘A is the son of B’ A + B means ‘A is the wife of B’ Based on the above, how is F related to O if ‘F ≠ G ; H + M * O’?
A
SisterB
Husband's father's sisterC
WifeD
Brother's wifeQuestion 90
GK
Based on the 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
DGJB
NQTC
BEGD
PSVQuestion 91
GK
Select the triad that follows the same pattern as the one followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern. KF - MH - NP MH - OJ - PR
A
RL - SM - TUB
QL - SN - TUC
QL - SN - TVD
RL - SN - TUQuestion 92
GK
Seven boxes A, B, C, D, E, F and G are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. A is kept second from the bottom. Only three boxes are kept between A and G. F is kept at one of the positions below A. Only E is kept between G and D. C is kept at one of the positions above G. How many boxes are kept between A and D?
A
3B
2C
1D
4Question 93
GK
If ‘P’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘R’ stands for ‘×’, ‘S’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘Q’ stands for ‘−’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 109 S 256 P 8 Q 2 R 17 Q 58 = ?
A
81B
23C
57D
49Question 94
GK
What should come in place of the ‘?’ in the given series? 232 ? 204 288 176 316
A
250B
260C
270D
240