RRB-NTPC 2016 Questions
7 May 2016 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Arithmetic
A television is marked at ₹50,000. A retailer gives a 15% discount on the first 70% of the price and a 5% discount on the rest. What is the total percentage discount offered?
A
13%B
12%C
11%D
10%Question 2
Arithmetic
A retailer buys 60 pens and sells them at the purchase price of 72 pens. Determine his profit percentage.
A
12%B
20%C
16%D
15%Question 3
Arithmetic
Two trains, X and Y, are running on parallel tracks. Train X is 200 m long and travels at 72 km/hr. Train Y is 300 m long. If the trains are traveling in opposite directions, they pass each other completely in 15 seconds. If the trains were traveling in the same direction, how long would it take for the faster train to overtake the slower one?
A
72 secondsB
75 secondsC
78 secondsD
67.5 secondsQuestion 4
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper offers the following schemes on toys of the same marked price. (A) Successive discounts of 44% and 12% on any number of toys bought. (B) Successive discounts of 18%, 43% and 23% on any number of toys bought. (C) 8% discount on the first 4 toys and 38% discount on each toy thereon. (D) On buying ten items, the customer is billed for only seven items. A customer wants to buy 10 toys. Which of the above schemes is the least beneficial to her?
A
DB
CC
BD
AQuestion 5
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper marks an item at ₹4,000. During a festival, he first offers a discount of 25% on the marked price. After a week, he increases the discounted price by 20% to earn more profit. What is the final selling price of the item after these successive changes?
A
₹3,600B
₹3,400C
₹3,500D
₹3,700Question 6
Arithmetic
The speeds of two cars are in the ratio \(5 : 7\) . The faster car covers 140 km in 2 hours. How much distance will the slower car cover in the same time?
A
70 kmB
140 kmC
100 kmD
90 kmQuestion 7
Arithmetic
The sum of two numbers is 72. If the larger number is increased by 8 and the smaller number is decreased by 6, then the resulting numbers are in the ratio \(3 : 2\) , respectively. Find the smaller of the original two numbers.
A
32.5B
35.6C
35D
34.2Question 8
Arithmetic
If \(\sin 6A = \cos 12A\) , find the value of \(\tan 9A + \cot 9A\) .
A
1B
-2C
2D
0Question 9
Arithmetic
Two taps can fill a cistern in 4 hours and 11 hours, respectively. A third tap can empty it in 11 hours. How long (in hours) will it take to fill one-fourth of the empty cistern if all the taps are opened together?
A
1B
3C
4D
2Question 10
Arithmetic
Which of the following digits should replace X so that the three-digit number 2X2 is divisible by 4?
A
0B
1C
2D
4Question 11
Arithmetic
Find the single discount equivalent to three successive discounts of 10% on a commodity.
A
28.2%B
26.9%C
25.8%D
27.1%Question 12
Arithmetic
Trains from Delhi, Lucknow, and Jaipur depart every 12 minutes, 18 minutes, and 27 minutes, respectively. If all depart together at 6:00 am, when will they depart together again?
A
7:48 amB
7:36 amC
7:40 amD
7:24 amQuestion 13
Arithmetic
ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AB ∥ DC, and E and F are the mid points of the diagonals AC and BD, respectively. If AB = 74 cm, BC = 91 cm, DC = 26 cm, and AD = 39 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of EF?
A
24B
25C
21D
22Question 14
Arithmetic
A train runs at 72 km/h for 3 hours and then at 60 km/h for 1.5 hours. What is the average speed of the train?
A
68 km/hB
66 km/hC
65 km/hD
67 km/hQuestion 15
Arithmetic
If the principal is ₹1000, the rate is 5% per annum, and the time is 2 years, what is the simple interest?
A
₹50B
₹200C
₹500D
₹100Question 16
Arithmetic
If 40% of a number exceeds 25% of it by 36, then the number is:
A
220B
240C
280D
260Question 17
Arithmetic
Four numbers a, b, c and d satisfy the relation (a + 2) : (b − 2) = (c + 4) : (d − 4). If a = 6, b = 8 and c = 12, find the value of d.
A
16B
18C
20D
14Question 18
Arithmetic
A student scores 75, 80 and 90 in three tests with weights 2, 3 and 5 respectively. What is the weighted average score?
A
84B
82C
83D
85Question 19
Arithmetic
The diagonals of a rhombus-shaped field are 224 m and 420 m long. What is the perimeter (in m) of the field?
A
922B
904C
952D
944Question 20
Arithmetic
The ages of two siblings add up to 44 years. If one sibling is 4 years younger than twice the other's age, what is the difference between their ages?
A
14 yearsB
8 yearsC
12 yearsD
10 yearsQuestion 21
Arithmetic
The curved surface area of a solid cylinder is numerically equal to the total surface area of another cylinder whose radius is half of the first cylinder. If the height and radius of the first cylinder are 7 cm and 4 cm, respectively, find the curved surface area of the second cylinder.
A
\(48\pi\) cm 2B
\(42\pi\) cm 2C
\(52\pi\) cm 2D
\(65\pi\) cm 2Question 22
Arithmetic
Evaluate \(24^3 + (-7)^3 + (-17)^3\)
A
8450B
8345C
8568D
8396Question 23
Arithmetic
Calculate the total amount when ₹4000 is invested at 10% compound interest per annum, compounded annually for 2 years.
A
₹4400B
₹4080C
₹4800D
₹4840Question 24
Arithmetic
A transaction code 92419 is not divisible by 13. To make it divisible by 13, the least digit should be appended at the end of the number. What is that digit?
A
2B
4C
6D
5Question 25
Arithmetic
If 5 and 10 are given, what is the third proportional to these numbers?
A
30B
25C
15D
20Question 26
Arithmetic
The largest four-digit number which when divided by 7, 6 and 10 leaves the remainder 5 in each case, is:
A
9909B
9964C
9793D
9875Question 27
Arithmetic
The average of k numbers is x. If 48 is subtracted from each of any two of the numbers, then we get (x-12) as the new average. Find the value of k.
A
10B
5C
3D
8Question 28
Logical
Razia, the daughter of Iltutmish, ruled Delhi Sultanate between which years before being overthrown by Turkish nobles?
A
1246–1250B
1230–1236C
1236–1240D
1240–1246Question 29
Logical
In a cross between true-breeding red-flowered and true breeding white-flowered plants, the Filial 1 (F1) progeny was pink. This is a case of which type of inheritance?
A
Sex-linkageB
Complete DominanceC
Co-dominanceD
Incomplete DominanceQuestion 30
Logical
Which article implicitly prohibits 'dual citizenship' in India?
A
Article 9B
Article 3C
Article 7D
Article 5Question 31
Logical
Selected for the International Space Station mission in 2025, John McFall, the first disabled astronaut, is associated with which of the following countries?
A
United KingdomB
United States of AmericaC
CanadaD
AustraliaQuestion 32
Logical
Which approach is crucial for empowering rural women, leading to community development?
A
Promoting gender-specific vocational training and educationB
Limiting educational opportunities to urban centresC
Focussing solely on men's employment programmesD
Restricting women's roles to traditional household dutiesQuestion 33
Logical
Which contribution is correctly associated with Lala Lajpat Rai during the freedom struggle?
A
Leading the Bardoli satyagraha against enhanced revenue-demand policiesB
Drafting the Nehru Report outlining complete independence for IndiaC
Leading the anti-Simon Commission protests, where he suffered fatal injuriesD
Commanding the Congress Volunteers during the Salt March in GujaratQuestion 34
Logical
Which of the following musical genres was considered formal and divine in ancient India?
A
GandharvaB
DhrupadC
GanaD
PrabandhQuestion 35
Logical
In October 2025, India's Society of Association Executives (SAE) officially launched in which of the following cities?
A
PatnaB
BengaluruC
AhmedabadD
New DelhiQuestion 36
Logical
In human beings, the complete digestion of proteins results in the formation of which substances?
A
GlucoseB
Fatty acidsC
Amino acidsD
GlycerolQuestion 37
Logical
Article 141 of the Indian Constitution declares that the law laid down by the Supreme Court is binding on ____.
A
All courts within the territory of IndiaB
All tribunals except civil courtsC
Only High CourtsD
State governmentsQuestion 38
Logical
Who among the following was awarded the Abel Prize 2025?
A
Karen UhlenbeckB
Masaki KashiwaraC
Avi WigdersonD
Luis CaffarelliQuestion 39
Logical
The presence of elaborate gopurams is a defining feature of which temple architectural style?
A
Vesara styleB
Pala styleC
Nagara styleD
Dravidian styleQuestion 40
Logical
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
A
PetroleumB
BiomassC
Solar EnergyD
Wind EnergyQuestion 41
Logical
In October 2025, the Ministry of Minority Affairs announced support to universities to set up Centres of Excellence to promote heritage and classical languages. This initiative was taken under which scheme?
A
Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)B
National Minorities Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC)C
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)D
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)Question 42
Logical
In modern Windows versions (Windows 10/11), which Task Manager tab allows users to monitor real-time graphics card utilization for individual applications?
A
StartupB
PerformanceC
ProcessesD
App HistoryQuestion 43
Logical
Which of the following states accounts for about three-fourths of India's total jute production?
A
BiharB
West BengalC
OdishaD
AssamQuestion 44
Logical
The Government of India set up the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) to regulate the prices of agri-horticultural commodities in which financial year?
A
2014-15B
2012-13C
2016-17D
2019-20Question 45
Logical
Which of the following water bodies separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?
A
Palk StraitB
Nine Degree ChannelC
Ten Degree ChannelD
Duncan PassageQuestion 46
Logical
Which soil type, known for retaining moisture, is ideal for cotton cultivation?
A
Black soilB
Sandy soilC
Red soilD
Laterite soilQuestion 47
Logical
When a book is pushed across a table surface, which type of friction mainly opposes its motion?
A
Fluid frictionB
Rolling frictionC
Magnetic frictionD
Sliding frictionQuestion 48
Logical
The 2025 study detecting airborne microplastics in the mangroves of Sundarbans was done by scientists from which institute?
A
NIO GoaB
IISER KolkataC
IIT KharagpurD
WII DehradunQuestion 49
Logical
The S.I. derived unit for Force is the Newton (N). Which combination of S.I. base units is equivalent to the Newton?
A
kg⋅m/sB
kg⋅m/s 2C
kg⋅m 2 /s 2D
kg⋅m⋅sQuestion 50
Logical
What does CD stand for in computer terminology?
A
Current DirectoriesB
Compact DiscC
Control DatamineD
Color DisplayQuestion 51
Logical
The CPU mainly performs which of the following functions?
A
Processing and controlB
Storage and outputC
Display and storageD
Input and calculationQuestion 52
Logical
Which launch vehicle will be used for Chandrayaan-5?
A
PSLV-C45B
H3-24LC
GSLV Mk IID
GSLV Mk IIIQuestion 53
Logical
Which of the following trees is characteristic of the tropical deciduous forests of India?
A
MangroveB
TeakC
FirD
DeodarQuestion 54
Logical
Where was the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women held in March 2025?
A
Oslo, NorwayB
Berlin, GermanyC
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilD
New York, USAQuestion 55
Logical
Which of the following is an example of application software used for creating documents?
A
LinuxB
MS WordC
WindowsD
BIOSQuestion 56
Logical
Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian citizens of which of the following nations are eligible to receive Indian citizenship under the CAA, 2019, if they entered India on or before December 31, 2014?
A
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and PakistanB
Bhutan, Bangladesh, and MaldivesC
Pakistan, Myanmar, and NepalD
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and BangladeshQuestion 57
Logical
What is the full form of UNDP?
A
Union of Nations Development ProgrammeB
United Nations Development ProgrammeC
United Nations Deployment ProgrammeD
Union of Nations Deployment ProgrammeQuestion 58
GK
The members of the Railway Convention Committee are nominated by which of the following authorities of India?
A
The Speaker of the Lok SabhaB
The Chairman of the Rajya SabhaC
The President of IndiaD
The Prime Minister of IndiaQuestion 59
GK
According to the Sustainable Development Goals National Indicator Framework (SDG NIF) Progress Report of 2025, social protection coverage rose from 22% in 2016 to what percentage in 2025?
A
40%B
55%C
64.3%D
78%Question 60
GK
Who among the following was associated with the Farazi Movement in Bengal during the 19th century?
A
Birsa MundaB
Dadu MianC
U Kiang NongbahD
Maznoom ShahQuestion 61
GK
Which global event first initiated coordinated international action on environmental protection and development?
A
Stockholm Conference, 1972B
Johannesburg Summit, 2002C
Doha Climate Meeting, 2012D
Rio Conference, 1992Question 62
GK
Which of the following temples is NOT a prime example of the Dravidian style of temple architecture?
A
Gangaikondacholapuram TempleB
Shore TempleC
Siddhesvara Mahadeva TempleD
Brihadeeswara TempleQuestion 63
GK
Which of the following is NOT a function of the President?
A
Granting pardons and remissionsB
Presiding over Rajya Sabha sessionsC
Promulgating ordinancesD
Summoning and proroguing ParliamentQuestion 64
GK
As per the Indian Constitution, the Directive Principles of State Policy are ___________.
A
Justiciable and legally enforceableB
Purely administrative rulesC
Non-justiciable but fundamental in governanceD
Justiciable only during emergenciesQuestion 65
GK
Which extremist leader authored the famous work, Gita Rahasya?
A
Aurobindo GhoseB
Bal Gangadhar TilakC
Lala Lajpat RaiD
Bipin Chandra PalQuestion 66
GK
The roads and streets of the Harappan Lower Town were laid out in which pattern?
A
Irregular pattern without fixed alignmentB
Circular pattern with curved streetsC
Grid pattern intersecting at right anglesD
Radial pattern spreading from a centreQuestion 67
GK
Which among the following kings from the early medieval period assumed the title "Gangaikonda"?
A
Rajendra IB
Rajaraja IC
Pulakesin IID
Vijayalaya Question 68
GK
QX 18 is related to SS 4 in a certain way. In the same way, EL 10 is related to GG -4. To which of the following is IJ 5 related, following the same logic?
A
KL -11B
TR -5C
HF -8D
KE -9Question 69
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
SUWB
PRTC
CEHD
HJLQuestion 70
GK
Mr. Yorly starts from Point A and drives 16 km towards South. He then takes a right turn, drives 14 km, turns right and drives 44 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 2 km, turns right drives 15 km. He then takes a left turn drives 21 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 13 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
11 km to the SouthB
10 km to the EastC
9 km to the WestD
16 km to the NorthQuestion 71
GK
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series? 5 ? 10 19 35 60
A
6B
7C
8D
9Question 72
GK
Seven boxes, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order. No box is kept above O. Only three boxes are kept between O and S. Only one box is kept between Q and M. M is kept immediately above S. Only four boxes are kept between Q and P. R is kept at some place above N. Which box is kept second below R?
A
NB
OC
SD
QQuestion 73
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 to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (2, 7, 14) (3, 16, 48)
A
(4, 6, 20)B
(8, 6, 56)C
(5, 3, 15)D
(6, 7, 48)Question 74
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. DIP : GLS BST : EVW
A
TEL : VHPB
CIG : FKJC
HKD : KNGD
EHL : IFPQuestion 75
GK
What should come in place of '?' in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? MFJ JCG GZD DWA ?
A
ATZB
ATXC
ASYD
AKRQuestion 76
GK
Each of the digits in the number 1358274 is arranged in the ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?
A
ZeroB
TwoC
OneD
ThreeQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following options should come in place of the ‘?’ in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? R 45, A 40, J 35, S 30, ?
A
V 25B
X 25C
T 25D
B 25Question 78
GK
Each vowel in the word CURRENT 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. Which of the following letters will be third from the right in the new group of letters thus formed?
A
EB
HC
FD
GQuestion 79
GK
JDHK is related to OIMP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, MGKN is related to RLPS. To which of the following is PJNQ related, following the same logic?
A
OUVSB
UOVSC
OUSVD
UOSVQuestion 80
GK
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series? 67 70 ? 85 97 112
A
82B
76C
78D
80Question 81
GK
In a row of 54 students facing the north, Gagan is 13 th from the right end. If Nitin is 17 th to the left of Gagan, what is Nitin's position from the left end of the line?
A
23 rdB
27 thC
30 thD
25 thQuestion 82
GK
In a row of 22 students facing North, Sunil is 17 th from the left end. If Deepak is 3 rd to the right of Sunil, what is Deepak's position from the right end of the row?
A
4 thB
2 ndC
1 stD
3 rdQuestion 83
GK
A, B, D, J, O, T and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the center. Only two people sit between O and D when counted from the left of D. J sits third to the left of B. A sits to the immediate right of B. A sits second to the left of O. Z is an immediate neighbor of J. How many people sit between O and Z when counted from the right of O?
A
TwoB
ThreeC
FourD
OneQuestion 84
GK
Each of the digits in the number 36857219 is arranged in the ascending order from left to right. What will be the sum of the digits which are second from the left and third from the right in the new number thus formed?
A
8B
10C
11D
9Question 85
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 + F $\div$ H x K’?
A
BrotherB
FatherC
Wife's fatherD
Wife's brotherQuestion 86
GK
Refer to the following letter series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) K D D U R V U D E C Q D V A D R D G D E D Z D J (Right) How many such D’s are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a vowel and also immediately followed by a consonant?
A
FourB
TwoC
ThreeD
FiveQuestion 87
GK
In a certain code language, ‘BRAK’ is coded as ‘4938’ and ‘ARCK’ is coded as ‘2849’ What is the code for ‘C’ in the given code language?
A
9B
4C
2D
8Question 88
GK
Seven people, N, V, C, Y, E, F and G, are sitting in a row, facing north. Only two people sit to the left of V. F sits fourth from the right end. Only two people sit between N and V. E is the immediate neighbour of G and V. Y does not sit to the right of C. How many people sit between Y and E?
A
FiveB
TwoC
FourD
ThreeQuestion 89
GK
Each of the digits in the number 52178436 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. What will be the sum of the digits that are third from the left and third from the right in the number thus formed?
A
9B
10C
11D
8Question 90
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 vehicles are machines. Some machines are tools. Conclusions: (I) Some vehicles are tools. (II) All tools are machines.
A
Only conclusion (II) followsB
Both conclusions (I) and (II) followC
Only conclusion (I) followsD
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) followsQuestion 91
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) 4 6 2 9 1 4 9 7 1 7 6 5 3 6 4 1 4 3 8 4 2 2 3 9 9 7 6 (Right) How many such even digits are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a perfect square and immediately followed by an odd digit? (NOTE: 1 is also a perfect square.)
A
ThreeB
OneC
TwoD
NoneQuestion 92
GK
In a certain code language, ‘DONE’ is coded as ‘5432’ and ‘CODE’ is coded as ‘2835’. What is the code for ‘C’ in the given code language?
A
5B
8C
3D
2Question 93
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
TTPB
SROC
QPMD
BAXQuestion 94
GK
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? GDH 66 FCG 61 EBF 56 DAE 51 ?
A
CYC 45B
CAC 46C
CZD 46D
CKT 45Question 95
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
EH-JBB
HK-MFC
LO-QJD
OR-TMQuestion 96
GK
Study the given diagram carefully and answer the question. The numbers in different sections indicate the number of persons. (NOTE: You have to take the given data to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts.) How many such Teachers are there who are also Dentists but not Surgeons?
A
29B
14C
5D
16Question 97
GK
In a certain code language, J ÷ Q means ‘J is the brother of Q’, J x Q means ‘J is the mother of Q’, J – Q means ‘J is the husband of Q’ and J + Q means ‘J is the father of Q’. Based on the above, how is A related to F if ‘A + B ÷ C – D x E ÷ F’?
A
Father's fatherB
Mother's fatherC
Wife's fatherD
Mother's brother "