RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

01 Sep 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1

Arithmetic

Which of the following steps allows you to create a new folder on the desktop in Windows?

Go to Task Manager

Open Notepad

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del

Right-click → New → Folder

Question 2

Arithmetic

During the colonial period, the manufacturing sector accounted for only ________.

1.50%

2.10%

10%

16%

Question 3

Arithmetic

Which schedule of the Citizenship Act, 1955, contains the qualifications for naturalisation?

Third Schedule

First Schedule

Second Schedule

Tenth Schedule

Question 4

Arithmetic

When was 'Operation Shield' conducted across India's border states and union territories?

29 May 2021

31 May 2021

3 June 2021

7 May 2021

Question 5

Arithmetic

Where will the 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) be held in 2021?

Bhubaneswar

Mumbai

New Delhi

Chennai

Question 6

Arithmetic

According to the principle of collective responsibility in India's parliamentary system, a successful no-confidence motion against a single Union Minister requires which action?

The Lok Sabha is immediately dissolved.

The entire Council of Ministers must resign.

Only the targeted minister must resign.

The President dismisses only the targeted minister.

Question 7

Arithmetic

What is the name of ISRO's mission launched in January 2024 to study the polarisation of cosmic X-rays?

XPoSat

Aditya-L1

RISAT-1

AstroSat

Question 8

Arithmetic

In a chemical reaction, the substances that are initially present before the reaction starts are called ________.

reactants

products

intermediates

catalysts

Question 9

Arithmetic

Which of the following best describes the role of the Control Unit within the Central Processing Unit?

It displays the processed output to the user.

It performs all mathematical and logical calculations.

It directs and coordinates the activities of all components of the computer.

It stores data and instructions temporarily during processing.

Question 10

Arithmetic

Which of the following organisations was one of the co-organisers of the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) held from 12 to 15 February 2021 at Pusa Campus, New Delhi?

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB)

World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 11

Arithmetic

Which of the following substances constitutes the primary material of the "Mother Goddess" sculpture originating from the Indus Valley Civilisation?

Bronze

Limestone

Terracotta

Steatite

Question 12

Arithmetic

The Khelo India Youth Games 2021 was organised from which date to which date at different locations in Bihar?

1 to 10 May 2021

4 to 18 May 2021

8 to 20 May 2021

4 to 15 May 2021

Question 13

Arithmetic

If an RTI applicant is aggrieved by the Public Information Officer's decision (or lack of response), within how many days must the first appeal be filed under Section 19 of the RTI Act?

15 days

90 days

30 days

60 days

Question 14

Arithmetic

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) notified amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on the principles of 'One State One RRB' in which phase of amalgamation of RRBs in 2021?

Fifth

Second

Third

Fourth

Question 15

Arithmetic

Which system of land tenure prevalent before independence led to exploitation of farmers?

Mahalwari system

Zamindari system

Cooperative farming

Ryotwari system

Question 16

Arithmetic

During Shahjahan's rule, how many mansabdars out of 8000 were higher ranking mansabdars who received 61.5% of the total estimated revenue of the empire as salaries for themselves and their troopers?

445

545

245

345

Question 17

Arithmetic

Recipient of Padma Shri in 2021, Shri Onkar Singh Pahwa, is related to which cycle company of India?

Avon Cycles

Hero Cycles

Atlas Cycles

Tata Stryder

Question 18

Arithmetic

Which of the following places may receive an amount of rainfall in a single day that is equal to 10 years of rainfall at Jaisalmer?

Tura

Leh

Asansol

Siliguri

Question 19

Arithmetic

Urban transport infrastructure generally refers to the systems that facilitate the movement of people and goods within a city. Which of the following is NOT a part of urban transport infrastructure?

Water irrigation pipelines

Public bus systems

Metro rail networks

Flyovers and expressways

Question 20

Arithmetic

Which statutory body organised a two-day National Conference on 'Environment - 2021' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in March 2021?

Central Ground Water Authority

Central Pollution Control Board

National Biodiversity Authority

National Green Tribunal

Question 21

Arithmetic

Who was the first Finance Minister of Independent India?

John Mathai

R K Shanmugham Chetty

Rafi Ahmed Kidwai

Jairamdas Daulatram

Question 22

Arithmetic

Which country signed a contract with India in April 2021 to supply 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets?

United Kingdom

France

United States

Russia

Question 23

Arithmetic

Who obtained the first accurate value of the speed of light using a rotating mirror apparatus in 1862?

Albert A Michelson

Charles Wheatstone

Jean Bernard Léon Foucault

Marie Alfred Alen Cornu

Question 24

Arithmetic

Which Buddhist scripture explicitly states "All dhammas are without self," affirming the doctrine of Anatta?

Dhammapada

Kalpa Sutra

Bhagavati Sutra

Uttaradhyayana

Question 25

Arithmetic

Which initiative, launched in 2021, aims to develop quantum-encrypted communication for tamper-proof defence networks in India?

SecureNet India

National Cyber Security Mission

National Quantum Mission

Quantum Leap Program

Question 26

Arithmetic

How does deforestation lead to desertification?

It increases humus in the soil.

It removes the top fertile soil layer, exposing hard, rocky layers.

It increases rainfall in dry regions.

It reduces soil erosion.

Question 27

Arithmetic

What is the most direct impact of poor infrastructure on rural education?

Poor mid-day meals

Lack of trained teachers

High student absenteeism

Low awareness about schemes

Question 28

Arithmetic

As of 2024, who among the following holds the national record in women's weightlifting (49 kg category) in India?

Sanjita Chanu

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu

Punam Yadav

Karnam Malleswari

Question 29

Arithmetic

Where was the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sports Policy Network Roundtable Meeting & Forum held?

Japan

South Korea

China

Australia

Question 30

Logical

What does the term 'halocline' refer to in oceanography?

A layer with a rapid change in pressure

A layer with a rapid change in salinity

A zone with the highest oxygen concentration

A layer with a rapid change in temperature

Question 31

Logical

What does the term 'satyagraha' primarily mean in Gandhian philosophy for mass mobilisation and India's struggle for freedom during colonial rule?

Non-cooperation

Truth-force

Passive resistance

Civil disobedience

Question 32

Logical

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Revolt of 1857?

Lands and properties of Muslims were confiscated en masse.

Policies that favoured zamindars and landlords were struck down. 

The strength of Indian soldiers in the army was reduced.

The Governor-General of India was given the title 'Viceroy'.

Question 33

Logical

Select the correct statement regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India.

It is a constitutional body formed by a Constitutional Amendment, with powers equal to the Supreme Court.

The NHRC has direct powers to prosecute and punish public officials for human rights abuses.

It was established in 1993 by an Act of Parliament to investigate and recommend on human rights violations.

The Chairperson of the NHRC is the Prime Minister of India.

Question 34

Logical

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) India, which added more than 7.5 lac new subscribers in the month of March 2021, comes under which ministry of Government of India?

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Question 35

Logical

Which tax was introduced in July 2017 to replace multiple indirect taxes in India as part of fiscal reforms?

Income Tax

Excise Duty

GST

Sales Tax

Question 36

Logical

Which of the following options correctly lists the composition of the State Executive in India?

Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

President, Governor and Chief Minister

Governor, Deputy Minister and State Council of Advisors

Governor, Chief Minister and State Legislative Assembly members

Question 37

Logical

The southern stretch of the Western Coast of India, sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, is referred to as the ________.

Malabar Coast

Kathiawar Peninsula

Kannad Plain

Konkan

Question 38

Logical

Which region in France is home to the massive white hydrogen reserve discovered in 2021, which is a game-changer for clean energy?

Moselle

Provence

Normandy

Brittany

Question 39

Logical

Which of the following space agencies successfully docked the SpaDeX satellite in January 2021?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Indian Space Research Organisation

European Space Agency

China National Space Administration

Question 40

Logical

Nikhil, Nidhi and Tejas invested ₹1,200, ₹1,070 and ₹1,310, respectively to start a business. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,790, what is Tejas's share of the profit?

₹654

₹657

₹658

₹655

Question 41

Logical

A sum of money triples itself at a certain rate of compound interest in 17 years. In how many years will it amount to 81 times of itself?

68 years

59 years

58 years

64 years

Question 42

Logical

A shopkeeper offers the following discount scheme to his customers for the purchase of articles in his shop. 'Buy 20 and get 5 free' Find the discount percentage offered.

25%

30%

20%

32%

Question 43

Logical

The LCM of the numbers 2.8 and 0.217 is:

0.868

8.68

868

86.8

Question 44

Logical

If 4 times a son's age is added to his father's age, the sum is 100 years. If 2.5 times the father's age is added to the son's age, the sum is 97 years. What is the father's age (in years)?

Question 45

Logical

4 men can complete a piece of work in 12 days, while 8 women can do it in 15 days. In how many days can 3 women and 2 men complete this work?

19 days

15 days

11 days

14 days

Question 46

Logical

Find the number of sides of a regular polygon, each of whose interior angles measures $162^\circ$.

Question 47

Logical

The income of Raman is ₹80,200. He saves 7.5% of his income. If his income increases by 34% and expenditure increases by 40%, then his savings will:

increase by ₹2,403

decrease by ₹2,406

decrease by ₹2,404

increase by ₹2,404

Question 48

Logical

A tradesman marks his goods at such a price that after allowing a discount of 30%, he still makes a profit of 10%. What is the marked price of an article (in ₹) whose cost price is ₹1,540?

₹2,240

₹2,420

₹2,440

₹2,204

Question 49

Logical

A man driving a car at a speed of 48 km/hr crosses a bridge in 3.8 minutes. Find the length of the bridge.

2.36 km

3.04 km

2.54 km

2.46 km

Question 50

Logical

I bought two shirts for ₹1,200. I sold the first one at a loss of 8% and the second at a gain of 24%. If, on the whole I made neither a loss nor a gain, find the cost price (in ₹) of the first shirt.

₹924

₹884

₹900

₹920

Question 51

Logical

The sum of two numbers is 44 and their L.C.M. is 459. What are the two numbers?

20, 24

25, 19

27, 17

32, 12

Question 52

Logical

The average of first 147 odd natural numbers, is:

146.5

147

148

147.5

Question 53

Ishaan has to reach Kolkata which is 843 km away in 11 hours. His starting speed for 4 hours was 34 km/hr. For the next 180 km his speed was 30 km/hr. By what speed he must travel now so as to reach Kolkata in the decided time of 11 hours?

527 km/hr

523 km/hr

528 km/hr

530 km/hr

Question 54

The product of two positive numbers is 3645. If the first number is five times the second number, then the sum of the two numbers is:

173

164

162

172

Question 55

₹35,600 were divided among A, B and C, such that 8 times of A = 3 times of B = 6 times of C. Find the share of A.

₹7,194

₹6,968

₹7,120

₹7,294

Question 56

Find the mean proportional of 324 and 16.

Question 57

The number 481355 is divisible by which of the following?

Question 58

Find the simple interest (in ₹) if a sum of ₹400 is borrowed for 4.5 years at 16% per annum rate of interest.

338

268

388

288

Question 59

The average weight (in kg) of a family of five members whose weights are 40 kg, 49 kg, 56 kg, 74 kg and 38 kg is:

52.4

50.4

51.4

53.4

Question 60

In a certain code language, 'DRAG' is coded as '5824' and 'GRAM' is coded as '4592'. What is the code for 'M' in the given code language?

Question 61

In a certain code language, 'EARS' is coded as '1357' and 'SOUP' is coded as '2146'. What is the code for 'S' in that language?

Question 62

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? TAW VCY XEA ZGC ?

BIQ

BIX

BIE

BIP

Question 63

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 625 247 156 289 362 (Right) (Example: 697 - First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.) What will be the resultant if the third digit of the highest number is added to the second digit of the lowest number?

Question 64

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '-' and '÷' are interchanged and 'x' and '+' are interchanged? $19 + 40 − 8 × 2 ÷ 1 = $

Question 65

Seven boxes A, B, C, D, E, F and G are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. No box is kept above G. Only three boxes are kept between G and B. Only one box is kept between F and D. D is kept immediately above B. Only four boxes are kept between F and E. A is kept at some place above C. How many boxes are kept above B?

Question 66

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 letter-cluster pair 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.)

UX-ZS

OR-TM

LO-QI

RU-WP

Question 67

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 121 117.9 114.8 111.7 108.6 ?

105.5

107.6

108.2

106

Question 68

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? PKE 17 RIH 10 TGK 1? XCQ -23

VFN -8

VEN -10

VEM -10

EFM -8

Question 69

Each of the digits in the number 4512689 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

Three

Two

One

None

Question 70

 Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) % € 9 2 5 * $ € © @ % % 1 7 $ * @ 6 7 3 & * (Right)  How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

Question 71

Seven boxes U, V, W, X, E, F and G are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept above V. Only one box is kept between F and V. Only three boxes are kept between F and U. U is kept at some place above V. E is kept immediately below U. G is kept at one of the places above X. W is not kept immediately above or below F. Which box is kept at the lowermost position?

Question 72

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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some pants are sweaters. Some sweaters are coats. Conclusions: (I) Some pants are coats. (II) Some sweaters are pants.

Only conclusion (I) follows.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Only conclusion (II) follows.

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Question 73

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 letter-cluster pair 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.)

LO-HJ

FI-BC

PS-LN

IL-EG

Question 74

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 letter-cluster pair 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.)

TW-VY

RU-TW

AD-CF

EH-GK

Question 75

L, M, N, O, Q, R, and S are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. S sits fourth to the left of O. R sits fourth to the right of M. Only two people sit between O and M when counted from the left of O. L is not an immediate neighbour of R or O. N is not an immediate neighbour of L. Who sits third to the right of Q?

Question 76

In the following triads, each group of letters is related to the subsequent one following a certain logic. Select from the given options, the one which follows the same logic. HAIR - AHIR - RIAH MEAN - EMAN - NAEM

WANT - AWNT - TANW

LOCK - OLCK - OCKL

BOND - BNOD - DNOB

DUST - UDST - TSUD

Question 77

H, I, J, K, U, V and W are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only I sits between V and H. H sits third to the left of K. W sits to the immediate left of K. J is not an immediate neighbour of H. Who sits fourth to the left of U?

Question 78

In a certain code language, A $ B means 'A is the mother of B', A + B means 'A is the brother of B', A @ B means 'A is the wife of B', and A ÷ B means 'A is the father of B'. How is E related to N if 'E @ F ÷ G $ M + N'?

Mother's mother

Mother's sister

Mother's father

Mother's brother

Question 79

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged? $56 × 8 − 13 ÷ 3 + 11 = ?$

Question 80

Which of the given numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the following series to make it logically complete? 235 246 268 301 345 ?

401

400

410

445

Question 81

Raj ranked 44th from the top and 15th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class?

Question 82

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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All Tractors are Buses. No Buses are Trucks. Conclusions: I. No Trucks are Tractors. II. Some Trucks are Tractors.

Only conclusion (I) follows.

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Only conclusion (II) follows.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Question 83

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 1 2 4 8 10 20 22 ?

Question 84

Shreyas starts from Point A and drives 9 km towards the north. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km, then turns left and drives 13 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 12 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 4 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and in which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)

6 km to the west

5 km to the east

5 km to the west

6 km to the east

Question 85

NWLF is related to RZHC in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, VCDZ is related to ZFZW. To which of the following is DIVT related, following the same logic?

HMSP

GKSP

IMRP

HLRQ

Question 86

If + means -, - means x, x means ÷ and ÷ means +, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? $7 - 4 + 15 \div 52 \times 13 = ?$

Question 87

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operation(s) to the first number. Select the number-pair in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following pairs. (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 to/subtracting from/multiplying with 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 61, 127 52, 109

47, 325

83, 171

93, 196

63, 112

Question 88

Anil starts from Point A and drives 7 km towards the south. He then takes a right turn, drives 5 km, turns right and drives 2 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 9 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 5 km and stops at Point F. How far (shortest distance) and in which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)

4 km towards the west

3 km towards the east

3 km towards the west

4 km towards the east

Question 89

GWSK is related to CTOH in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, YQKE is related to UNGB. To which of the given options is QKCY related, following the same logic?

LGYW

OHZV

NGXU

MHYV