RRB-NTPC 2016 Mathematics
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1151
Arithmetic
Which of the following statements differentiates bryophytes from algae?
A
Bryophytes can prepare their own foodB
Bryophytes possess chlorophyllC
Bryophytes are cryptogamsD
Bryophytes exhibit the formation of an embryo from the zygoteQuestion 1152
Arithmetic
Fardin starts from Point A and drives 42 km towards the West. He then takes a left turn, drives 40 km, turns left and drives 49 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 46 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 7 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-degree turns only unless specified.)
A
7 km to the SouthB
8 km to the SouthC
5 km to the SouthD
6 km to the SouthQuestion 1153
Arithmetic
If the mean of the following data is 40, find the value of X. Class 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 Frequency 42 19 23 26 X
A
40B
88C
79D
38Question 1154
Arithmetic
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to farming variety in India?
A
Uniform landformB
Soil typesC
Irrigation availabilityD
ClimateQuestion 1155
Arithmetic
20% of a number is more than 20% of 620 by 190. The number is:
A
1570B
1670C
1420D
1620Question 1156
Arithmetic
Seven people F, G, H, I, V, W, and X are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. H sits third to the left of F. I sits second to the left of V. Only F sits between G and I. W is not an immediate neighbour of H. How many people sit between X and I when counted from the right of X?
A
TwoB
ThreeC
ZeroD
OneQuestion 1157
Arithmetic
The population of a village was 2,90,000. It increased by 5% in the first year and increased by 30% in the second year. Its population after two years is _______.
A
3,95,850B
3,91,500C
3,04,500D
3,77,000Question 1158
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'GLOW' is coded as '4628' and 'WEAR' is coded as '3574'. What is the code for 'W' in that language?
A
3B
7C
4D
8Question 1159
Arithmetic
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? HGH 85 FEF 74 DCD 63 BAB 52 ?
A
ZXY 40B
ZYZ 41C
ZZY 41D
ZHQ 40Question 1160
Arithmetic
Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of :: ? # : RWU :: KPN : %
A
# = TXY , % = JLMB
# = TYX , % = KLIC
# = SXV , % = JOMD
# = SYW , % = KFIQuestion 1161
Arithmetic
When a spring is compressed from its equilibrium position, its potential energy will ___________________.
A
remain unchangedB
first decrease then increaseC
increaseD
decreaseQuestion 1162
Arithmetic
Items such as the operating system and device drivers fall under which category of software?
A
System softwareB
Utility software onlyC
Entertainment softwareD
Temporary programsQuestion 1163
Arithmetic
Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides Municipalities with financial powers?
A
Article 243PB
Article 243ZBC
Article 243UD
Article 243 XQuestion 1164
Arithmetic
Which of the following statements is correct about the open system of thermodynamics?
A
Exchange of energy and matter between system and surroundings.B
No exchange of energy , but exchange of matter is possible between system and the surroundings.C
No exchange of energy or matter between the system and the surroundings.D
No exchange of matter, but exchange of energy is possible between system and the surroundings.Question 1165
Arithmetic
Which constitutional article empowers the Indian Parliament to make laws regarding the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship after the commencement of the Constitution of India?
A
Article 6B
Article 11C
Article 8D
Article 5Question 1166
Arithmetic
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
PWRB
MTPC
GNJD
JQMQuestion 1167
Arithmetic
If 'A' stands for '$\div$', 'B' stands for '$\times$', 'C' stands for '$+$' and 'D' stands for '$-$', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 22 A 2 B 1 C 3 D 2 = ?
A
10B
11C
12D
13Question 1168
Arithmetic
Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two set of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. AOE:BQH OST:PUW
A
DAF:FCHB
ADP:BGQC
SHF:TJID
LAJ:MDNQuestion 1169
Arithmetic
India maintained which position worldwide in net annual forest area gain according to GFRA 2025?
A
3rdB
2ndC
5thD
4thQuestion 1170
Arithmetic
Which of the following is the headquarters of ICAR-Central Institute on Fisheries Education?
A
VishakhapatnamB
MumbaiC
PanajiD
ThiruvananthapuramQuestion 1171
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'LITE' is coded as '8196' and 'FELT' is coded as '6481'. What is the code for 'F' in the given code language?
A
4B
1C
6D
8Question 1172
Arithmetic
Calculate the mode for the following frequency distribution of marks obtained by students in an exam. (Rounded off to two decimal places) Marks 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 Number of Students 8 16 36 34 16
A
28.45B
30.15C
31.25D
29.09Question 1173
Arithmetic
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 coppers are irons. All irons are silvers. All silvers are golds. Conclusions: (I) Some golds are irons. (II) All silvers are coppers.
A
Only conclusion (I) followsB
Both conclusions (I) and (II) followC
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) followsD
Only conclusion (II) followsQuestion 1174
Arithmetic
Natyanjali Dance Festival is held every year for ______ days in 1000-year-old temple of Chidambaram, (Tamil Nadu).
A
8B
2C
5D
10Question 1175
Arithmetic
Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. T has the exam on Tuesday. Only two people have exams between R and T. P has the exam immediately after S but not on Sunday. Q has the exam before V but not on Monday. How many people have exams between U and P?
A
FourB
ThreeC
TwoD
One