RRB-NTPC 2016 Mathematics
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1326
Arithmetic
Refer to the following letter, symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be done from left to right only (Left) B R © # # # W & S @ Z @ @ A & L @ @ I © O © (Right) How many such letters are there each of which is immediately preceded by a letter and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
2B
1C
0D
3Question 1327
Arithmetic
Evaluate: (-9) - (-60) ÷ (-6) + (-2) × 9
A
-39B
-40C
-36D
-37Question 1328
Arithmetic
If $3x + 2y = 10$ and $2xy = 3$, then find the positive value of $3x - 2y$.
A
8B
12C
10D
6Question 1329
Arithmetic
100 men have provisions for 27 days. If 46 men have left, for how many days the same provisions would last for the remaining men?
A
50B
54C
52D
48Question 1330
Arithmetic
Who was the chief guest at the inauguration of the 58th Inter-IIT Sports Meet at IIT Hyderabad?
A
Pullela GopichandB
Prof B S MurtyC
BVR Mohan ReddyD
Saina NehwalQuestion 1331
Arithmetic
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2025, which pollutant was identified as the primary cause of increased respiratory illnesses due to air pollution?
A
Carbon monoxide (CO)B
Sulphur dioxide (SO2)C
Particulate matter (PM2.5)D
Ozone (O3)Question 1332
Arithmetic
If A’s salary is 13% more than that of B, then by what per cent is B’s salary less than that of A? (Give your answer correct to two decimal places.)
A
14.72%B
14.22%C
11.50%D
10.50%Question 1333
Arithmetic
The Trans-Siberian Railways major rail route of Russia runs from St. Petersburg in the west to _______ on the Pacific Coast in the east.
A
VladivostokB
NovosibirskC
IrkutaskD
MoscowQuestion 1334
Arithmetic
In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. 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 its 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) 17, 67 22, 87
A
24, 98B
25, 99C
24, 99D
25, 98Question 1335
Arithmetic
Stand Up India Scheme was launched in which of the following years?
A
2014B
2019C
2015D
2016Question 1336
Arithmetic
Which of the following is the primary objective to promote the "Ultra Mega Power Projects" (UMPP) initiative in India?
A
Small-scale solar plantsB
Wind farms in rural areasC
Rooftop solar systems in rural areasD
High-capacity coal-based power plantsQuestion 1337
Arithmetic
₹6320 is divided among A, B, C, and D in such a way that the shares of A and B, B and C, and C and D are in the ratios of 2 : 3, 4 : 5, and 10 : 3 respectively. The share of A (in ₹) is:
A
1280B
1400C
1190D
1350Question 1338
Arithmetic
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India authorises Parliament to alter the applicability of Fundamental Rights with respect to members of the Armed Forces and the forces entrusted with the maintenance of public order?
A
Article 35B
Article 42C
Article 45D
Article 33Question 1339
Arithmetic
A man sold an article for ₹234 by first giving a d% discount on its marked price, and then another discount having the same nominal value (in ₹) as that of the first discount. If the marked price of the article is ₹1,800, then what is the value of d?
A
43.5B
47C
38.1D
41.9Question 1340
Arithmetic
Sneha starts from Point Q, walks 5 km East, turns left and walks 7 km, turns right and walks 3 km, turns right and walks 7 km, then turns left and walks 2 km. How far and in which direction is she from Point Q? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)
A
5 km towards SouthB
10 km towards EastC
2 km towards WestD
7 km towards NorthQuestion 1341
Arithmetic
The HCF of two numbers is 104 and their LCM is 1040. If one of the numbers is 208, what is the sum of the two numbers?
A
732B
728C
736D
724Question 1342
Arithmetic
Seven boxes, K, L, O, P, S, T and W are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept below T. Only one box is kept between O and T. Only two boxes are kept between T and W. Only W is kept above O. S is kept immediately below O. L is kept at one of the places above K and at one of the places below P. How many boxes are kept between T and L?
A
ThreeB
TwoC
FourD
OneQuestion 1343
Arithmetic
WXPL is related to VZMP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ZUQH is related to YWNL. To which of the following is TRKF related, following the same logic?
A
RTFLB
STHJC
UPNBD
SUGKQuestion 1344
Arithmetic
HEGK is related to DBEJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ILNP is related to EILO. To which of the following is FMRT related, following the same logic?
A
AIOSB
DLRSC
CKQSD
BJPSQuestion 1345
Arithmetic
Which among the following statements is INCORRECT related to the Right to Information Act, 2005?
A
The Central Information Commission is a constitutional body.B
It covers all constitutional authorities, including the President and the Supreme Court.C
All the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are financed by the government come under the purview of RTI Act.D
The Act mandates that the information be provided within 30 days of the request in normal cases.Question 1346
Arithmetic
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 25 A 5 B 7 C 9 D 2 = ?
A
41B
40C
43D
42Question 1347
Arithmetic
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series? 81 80 76 67 51 ?
A
25B
26C
24D
27Question 1348
Arithmetic
6 is related to 80 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 12 is related to 140. To which of the following is 24 related, following the same logic? (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.)
A
280B
270C
260D
290Question 1349
Arithmetic
ABCD is a rhombus such that $\angle ACB = 50^\circ$. The value of $\angle ADB$ is:
A
$60^\circ$B
$50^\circ$C
$70^\circ$D
$40^\circ$Question 1350
Arithmetic
Which Article of the Indian Constitution mandates the provision of humane working conditions and maternity relief?
A
Article 48B
Article 41C
Article 42D
Article 44