RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

03 Sep 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1

Arithmetic

In May 2021, which venture capital firm launched a new investment vertical to support startups in India's defence and strategic technology sectors?

Titan Capital

Nexus Venture Partners

Accel Partners

Sequoia Capital

Question 2

Arithmetic

Which of the following states shares its boundary with Bangladesh?

Nagaland

Arunachal Pradesh

Odisha

Tripura

Question 3

Arithmetic

Which Indian state announced a ₹6,124 crore investment to boost road connectivity and infrastructure expansion in 2021?

Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra

Gujarat

Tamil Nadu

Question 4

Arithmetic

Which among the following developed Bhargavastra, a multi-layered counter-drone system designed to neutralise drone threats, in May 2021?

Bharat Electronics

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Tata Advanced Systems

Question 5

Arithmetic

In May 2021, China announced visa-free access for all member states of which regional organisation?

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

European Union (EU)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Question 6

Arithmetic

In May 2021, the Indian Army held the 'Teesta Prahar' integrated field exercise in which state to demonstrate operational readiness and combined operational capabilities?

Madhya Pradesh

West Bengal

Assam

Rajasthan

Question 7

Arithmetic

The village headman during the Gupta period was commonly known as ______.

Mahattara

Uparika

Amatyas

Gramadhyaksha

Question 8

Arithmetic

What was the major demographic feature of India at the time of independence?

High life expectancy

High death rate and infant mortality

Aging population

Low birth rate

Question 9

Arithmetic

The seeds of which plant of the Fabaceae family are used as a spice, flavouring agent and food supplement?

Dolichos oleifera lablab

Trigonella foenum graecum

Cajanus cajan

Arachis hypogea

Question 10

Arithmetic

The First Backward Classes Commission was appointed in which year?

1967

1966

1953

1993

Question 11

Arithmetic

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act set limits on the fiscal deficit and public debt. What was the fiscal deficit target under the original FRBM Act by 2008-09?

4.5% of GDP

Zero deficit

6% of GDP

3% of GDP

Question 12

Arithmetic

Which two researchers independently suggested that acid-base reactions could be thought of as proton-transfer reactions for the first time, in 1923?

Guillaume F Rouelle and Humphry Davy

Svante Arrhenius and Peter Waage

Gilbert N Lewis and SPL Sorensen

JN Brønsted and Thomas M Lowry

Question 13

Arithmetic

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released which edition of its publication titled 'Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data' in April 2021?

20th

22nd

26th

30th

Question 14

Arithmetic

Who among the following Grammy-winning Indian musicians was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021?

Shankar Mahadevan

Ricky Kej

Zakir Hussain

AR Rahman

Question 15

Arithmetic

Who among the following is the first African woman to assume office as the Commonwealth Secretary General in April 2021?

Tansu Ciller

Hanna Suchocka

Sylvie Kinigi

Shirley Botchwey

Question 16

Arithmetic

Which of the following Indian languages is spoken mainly in the state of Odisha?

Punjabi

Odia

Marathi

Kannada

Question 17

Arithmetic

Which of the following courts is known as the 'Guardian of the Constitution' in India?

District Court

High Court

Supreme Court

Lok Adalat

Question 18

Arithmetic

Transition elements are generally found in which block of the periodic table?

s-block

p-block

d-block

f-block

Question 19

Arithmetic

What does the abbreviation EBCDIC stand for?

Encoded Binary Character Data Interchange Code

Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code

Extended Binary Code for Digital Information Communication

Electronic Binary Code for Data Interchange Communication

Question 20

Arithmetic

The India Infrastructure Report 2023, released in December 2023 by Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, is related to ______.

Forest Planning and Development

Coastal Planning and Development

Urban Planning and Development

Rural Planning and Development

Question 21

Arithmetic

Which of the following was NOT a component of globalisation in India's economic reforms?

Allowing foreign technology

Promoting local-only trade

Encouraging foreign direct investment

Liberalising imports

Question 22

Arithmetic

Which of the following Indian players won two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games in Paris 2021 and was awarded with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in January 2021?

Swapnil Suresh Kusale

Manu Bhaker

Sarabjot Singh

Minu Bhaker 

Question 23

Arithmetic

Who among the following inaugurated seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 held at Bihar?

Narendra Modi

Arif Mohammad Khan

Nitish Kumar

Mansukh Mandaviya

Question 24

Arithmetic

In a State government, a minister holds office:

for a fixed five-year term

during the pleasure of the Governor

as long as they enjoy the confidence of the State Legislative Council

during the pleasure of the President

Question 25

Arithmetic

Which unit of the Indonesian Special Forces participated in Exercise GARUD SHAKTI, held in November 2024?

Kostrad

Marinir

TNI-AU

Kopassus

Question 26

Arithmetic

Which body is responsible for recruitment to All India Services like IAS and IPS?

Election Commission

Comptroller and Auditor General

Finance Commission

Union Public Service Commission

Question 27

Arithmetic

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to:

limit global temperature rise

halt desertification

eliminate air pollution

promote water conservation

Question 28

Arithmetic

Which of the following was NOT a kingdom based on the modern-day Tamil Nadu?

Rashtrakutas

Chola

Chera

Pandya

Question 29

Arithmetic

Slump is a type of:

rock fall

weathering

erosion

landslide

Question 30

Logical

What was Gandhi's view about the relation between means and ends in Satyagraha?

Only ends matter, not the means.

The ends justify the means.

Violence is necessary for pure ends.

Pure ends require pure means.

Question 31

Logical

Where was the semicryogenic engine hot test held in April 2021?

ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendra Giri

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

Down Range Station, Port Blair

Question 32

Logical

When was the Mines Act enacted in India?

1962

1972

1982

1952

Question 33

Logical

Which type of Indian cinema refers to commercial, mainstream films primarily produced in Hindi, known for their songs, drama and spectacle?

Indie films

Regional cinema

Bollywood

Parallel cinema

Question 34

Logical

The infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred when Gandhi called all the Indians to observe April 6, 1919, as a day of non-violent protest against which of the following colonial policies?

Partition of Bengal

Rowlatt Act

Simon Commission

Minto-Morley reforms

Question 35

Logical

What does the Constitution of India stipulate regarding the composition of the Election Commission of India (ECI)?

It is constitutionally fixed as a single-member body headed by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) only.

It must always be a three-member body (one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners).

It must include one Election Commissioner from each major state to ensure federal balance

It may be single or multi-member; initially, there was only a Chief Election Commissioner until 1989.

Question 36

Logical

What does the abbreviation ASCII stand for?

Automated System Code for International Interfacing

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

Advanced Standard Communication for Information Integration

American Standard Code for Internet Information

Question 37

Logical

Which of the following Biosphere Reserves is located in Madhya Pradesh?

Manas Biosphere Reserve

Nanda Biosphere Reserve

Similipal Biosphere Reserve

Panna Biosphere Reserve

Question 38

Logical

Which of the following leaders is associated with the concept of 'Drain of Wealth' theory?

Subhash Chandra Bose

MG Ranade

Dadabhai Naoroji

C Rajagopalachari

Question 39

Logical

As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Government of India, which port is known as the largest container port in India (as of May 2021)?

Nhava Sheva

Chennai

Kandla

Paradip

Question 40

Logical

The population of a district is 376000, out of which 230000 are males. 11% of the population is literate. If 11% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?

12%

11%

Question 41

Logical

Praveen and Hemant start a business. Praveen invests ₹16,000 more than Hemant for 7 months and Hemant invests for 6 months. Praveen's share is ₹1,007 more than that of Hemant, out of a total profit of ₹7,049. Find the capital contributed by Praveen.

₹1,28,142

₹1,27,842

₹1,28,112

₹1,28,000

Question 42

Logical

Sapna invested ₹21,100 on simple interest, partly at the rate of 6% per annum and partly at the rate of 14% per annum. If she earns equal interests from the two investments after 3 years, then find the sum invested at the rate of 6% per annum (in ₹).

₹14,768

₹14,773

₹14,770

₹14,767

Question 43

Logical

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 184 cm. If the base is 44 cm, find the length of the equal sides (in cm).

Question 44

Logical

Simplify: $x(3x - 9) + 3(x^2 - 2) + 14$

$6x^2 - 9x + 8$

$-6x^2 - 9x - 8$

$-6x^2 - 9x + 8$

$6x^2 - 9x - 8$

Question 45

Logical

I bought two bicycles for ₹1,200. I sold the first one at a loss of 8% and the second at a gain of 17%. If, on the whole I made neither a loss nor a gain, find the cost price (in ₹) of the first bicycle.

840

836

816

800

Question 46

Logical

The cost of 7 pens and 17 pencils is ₹92. If the cost of a pen decreases by ₹0.50 and the cost of a pencil increases by ₹8, then the cost of 8 pens and 14 pencils is 186. What is the original cost of 9 pens and 6 pencils?

₹35

₹43

₹41

₹39

Question 47

Logical

In covering a distance of 110 km, Pranay takes 6 hours more than Aman. If Pranay doubles his speed, then he would take 5 hours less than Aman. Pranay's speed is:

6 km/hr

5 km/hr

11 km/hr

14 km/hr

Question 48

Logical

An amount of ₹785 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 2: 6: 17. The difference between the largest and the smallest shares (in ₹) in the distribution is:

471

496

566

434

Question 49

Logical

The number 578289151 is divisible by which of the following?

Question 50

Logical

If 2 times Mary's present age is 16 years more than 3 times Diya's present age, and 2 times Diya's present age is 2 years less than Mary's present age, then what is the difference (in years) between the ages of Mary and Diya?

Question 51

Logical

A book with a printed price of ₹4,500 is available on successive discounts of 10%, 20% and 25%. Find the selling price of the book.

₹2,420

₹2,430

₹2,440

₹2,410

Question 52

Logical

Evaluate: $(-9) - (-60) \div (-6) + (-3) \times 6$

-36

-39

-37

-40

Question 53

Logical

The LCM of the numbers 4.8 and 0.024 is:

0.048

4.8

0.48

Question 54

Logical

The marks scored by 10 students are given below. 10, 19, 18, 18, 13, 14, 16, 18, 16, 12 The mode of the data is:

Question 55

Logical

The H.C.F. and the L.C.M. of two numbers are 28 and 336, respectively. If one of the numbers is 112, find the other one.

140

112

Question 56

If the 6-digit number N51M91 is divisible by 11, then which of the options below can give a possible correct relation between M and N?

M + N = -4

M = N

M - N = 1

M - N = 4

Question 57

Arjun and Malaika have to travel from Delhi to Kanpur in their respective cars. Arjun is driving at 60 km/hr while Malaika is driving at 96 km/hr. Find the time taken by Malaika to reach Kanpur if Arjun takes 8 hours.

5 hours

6 hours

9 hours

1 hours

Question 58

The average runs scored by a batsman in 23 matches is 40. In the next 10 matches, the batsman scored an average of 13 runs. Find his average runs scored (rounded off to two decimals) in all the 33 matches.

31.82

33.82

32.82

30.82

Question 59

What single discount is equivalent to three successive discounts of 24%, 26% and 18%? (Rounded off to two decimal places)

53.88%

54.42%

54.94%

51.48%

Question 60

Find the mean proportional between 28 and 252.

Question 61

Kiran starts from Point A and drives 5 km towards south. He then takes a left turn, drives 7 km, turns left and drives 8 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 9 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 3 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 $90^\circ$ turns only unless specified.)

4 km to east

2 km to east

3 km to east

1 km to east

Question 62

D is the wife of O. O is the brother of M. M is the father of E. E is the daughter of S. How is D related to S?

Father's brother's mother

Husband's brother's wife

Father's brother's son

Father's brother's daughter

Question 63

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. APES - EAPS - SEPA FROM - OFRM - MORF

SANK - SNAK - KNAS

RING - IRNG - GINR

FIRM - RFIM - MRIF

MEAL - AMEL - EALM

Question 64

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster 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.)

XZD

HJN

EGL

SUY

Question 65

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? RFG THI VJK XLM ?

ZNO

ZNP

YNO

ZMO

Question 66

Each of the digits in the number 513946287 is arranged in 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?

Question 67

Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row, facing north. Only three people sit to the left of F. Only B sits to the right of D. Only three people sit between D and A. E sits at some place to the left of G but at some place to the right of C. How many people sit to the right of F?

Question 68

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 letter-cluster pair 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.)

WD-BK

GN-LU

FN-KT

JQ-OX

Question 69

If + means -, - means x, x means ÷ and ÷ means +, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? $19 + 17 - 2 \div 84 \times 3 = ?$

Question 70

In a certain code language, 'MOST' is coded as '2457' and 'BEAM' is coded as '4136'. What is the code for 'M' in that language?

Question 71

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.)

NE-IL

UL-PS

PG-KM

RI-MP

Question 72

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 statement(s). Statements: All bottles are hats. No hat is a maize. Conclusions: (I): No bottle is a maize. (II): Some maizes are hats.

Only conclusion (I) follows.

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Only conclusion (II) follows

Question 73

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 53 69 87 107 129 ?

163

158

168

153

Question 74

In a certain code language, 'AMID' is coded as '4257' and 'INKS' is coded as '1346'. What is the code for 'I' in the given code language?

Question 75

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? CMT ENU GOV IPW ?

IPW

JQX

KQX

JPW

Question 76

Six people, C, D, E, F, G and T, are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre. Only two people sit between C and D when counted from the right of C. Only one person sits between E and G. G sits to the immediate left of D. T is not an immediate neighbour of E. Who sits second to the right of T?

Question 77

Pari starts from Point A and drives 12 km towards south. She then takes a left turn, drives 10 km, turns right and drives 5 km. She then takes a right turn and drives 7 km. She takes a final right turn, drives 17 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are $90^\circ$ turns only unless specified.)

20 km towards north

3 km towards west

17 km towards east

20 km towards west

Question 78

Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, M, N and O, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only four boxes are kept between A and D. Only C is kept above A. Only two boxes are kept between O and N. B is kept immediately above M. N is not kept immediately above B. Which box is kept fourth from the top?

Question 79

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. FVB : ETE RUC : QSF

NSP : OQR

MJJ : LHM

OPQ : PNT

JLH : KJJ

Question 80

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 89 94 102 113 127 ?

146

145

143

144

Question 81

Refer to the following number, symbol series and answer the question that follow. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) 1 \ 1 \ @ ^ &  % > *  9 & + 2 9 4 + 1 ^ 7 7 (Right) How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by another symbol and also immediately followed by a number?

Two

Four

One

Three

Question 82

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 19 32 47 64 83 ?

112

104

Question 83

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 only.) Given pairs: 72, 145 83, 167

45, 91

22, 48

35, 73

54, 125

Question 84

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 statement(s). Statements: Some watches are clocks. All clocks are pendulums. Conclusions: (I) Some watches are pendulums. (II) All pendulum are clocks.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Only conclusion (II) follows.

Only conclusion (I) follows.

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Question 85

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 5187463, which of the following digits will be second from the left in the new number thus formed?

Question 86

Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. All numbers are single-digit numbers. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) @ 8 $ & + 7 1 * 6 % Ω £ 2 4 5 9 # 3 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by another symbol?

Question 87

Seven boxes F, G, H, I, K, L, and O 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 F. Only one box is kept between I and L. L is kept immediately above F. Only four boxes are kept between I and K. H is kept at some place above O. Which box is kept second below H?

Question 88

Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two pairs given below: LCP : PZV TWB : XTH

KLM : OIP

DEF : HIK

MNO : QRU

ABC : EHD

Question 89

If 3 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 6243514, what will be the sum of the digits which are second from the left and second from the right?