RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

07 Aug 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Arithmetic

The Kopili Hydro Electric Project is located in which Indian state?

A
Assam
B
Sikkim
C
Meghalaya
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 2
Arithmetic

Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh was recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records (2015) for having the largest number of participants performing simultaneously at a single venue?

A
Kiang
B
Kharait
C
Kinnauri
D
Kullu Nati
Question 3
Arithmetic

Which of the following is the correct descending order of ministerial ranks in the Union Council of Ministers, as per Indian practice?

A
Cabinet Minister $\rightarrow$ Deputy Minister $\rightarrow$ Minister of State
B
Minister of State $\rightarrow$ Cabinet Minister $\rightarrow$ Deputy Minister
C
Deputy Minister $\rightarrow$ Minister of State $\rightarrow$ Cabinet Minister
D
Cabinet Minister $\rightarrow$ Minister of State $\rightarrow$ Deputy Minister
Question 4
Arithmetic

The Bhabar region lies in which part of the Great Plains?

A
West of Indus plain
B
Along the Brahmaputra basin
C
Just south of the Terai
D
Adjacent to the foothills of the Himalayas
Question 5
Arithmetic

Which issue did the World Economic Forum highlight as the top immediate global threat in its 2021 Global Risks Report published in January 2021?

A
Escalating cyberattacks
B
Instability in global markets
C
State-based armed conflict
D
Resurgence of pandemics
Question 6
Arithmetic

Geographically, Bhutan is divided into four regions. Which of the following is NOT a name of those divisions?

A
Western
B
Northern
C
Eastern
D
Southern
Question 7
Arithmetic

The Parthians originated from which of the following countries?

A
Iran
B
Saudi Arabia
C
Iraq
D
Turkey
Question 8
Arithmetic

Who among the following was honoured as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricketer of the Year for outstanding performance in 2024?

A
Rohit Sharma
B
Jasprit Bumrah
C
Mohammad Sami
D
Virat Kohli
Question 9
Arithmetic

Which technology uses acoustic waves to locate objects in the ocean?

A
Sonar
B
LIDAR
C
Echo-sounder
D
SAR
Question 10
Arithmetic

India's first exploration licence auction and AI-Driven Mineral Targeting Hackathon was launched in:

A
Goa
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Telangana
D
Maharashtra
Question 11
Arithmetic

What is the name of the patented respiratory device developed by AIIMS Raipur to curb airborne infections in May 2021?

A
AirGuard
B
RespiraSafe
C
HOAC Combo
D
OxyShield
Question 12
Arithmetic

In post 1991 reforms, the term 'disinvestment' refers to:

A
selling government's share in public sector companies
B
reducing agricultural subsidies
C
reducing foreign trade
D
increasing taxes
Question 13
Arithmetic

Which British law was a major influence on the Indian Constitution's institutional framework?

A
Government of India Act, 1935
B
Rowlatt Act, 1919
C
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Question 14
Arithmetic

Which if the following is a landmark judgement of Justice Bela Trivedi, whose official retirement is scheduled for June 2021?

A
Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370
B
Ruling on POCSO Act
C
Euthanasia and the Right to Die with Dignity
D
Validity of Unstamped Arbitration Agreement
Question 15
Arithmetic

In the Pallava administration, which was the smallest administrative unit directly managed by local self-governing assemblies?

A
Nadu
B
Mandala
C
Ur
D
Kottam
Question 16
Arithmetic

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acids?

A
They turn blue litmus red.
B
They have a sour taste.
C
They release $OH^-$ ions in water.
D
They react with bases to form salt and water.
Question 17
Arithmetic

Narayana Guru, a social reformer who led a massive movement against the discrimination of the lower castes, was from the state of:

A
West Bengal
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Kerala
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 18
Arithmetic

Why can Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) sometimes exceed 100%?

A
Due to school mergers in rural areas
B
Due to inclusion of post-graduate students
C
Due to enrollment of learners outside the official age group
D
Because of errors in census data
Question 19
Arithmetic

Which of the following actions will permanently delete a file from an MS Windows system, bypassing the Recycle Bin?

A
Dragging the file to the Recycle Bin
B
Right-clicking on the file and selecting 'Delete'
C
Selecting the file and pressing Shift + Delete keys
D
Pressing the Delete key
Question 20
Arithmetic

Which city is constructing a 27-metre-tall clock tower at Talkatora Roundabout to enhance its architectural identity?

A
Jaipur
B
New Delhi
C
Mumbai
D
Kolkata
Question 21
Arithmetic

Which key combination is commonly used in Windows OS to open the Task Manager?

A
Alt + Tab
B
Alt + F4
C
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
D
Ctrl + Tab
Question 22
Arithmetic

In which of the following years was the Right to Information Act passed?

A
1999
B
2005
C
1973
D
2007
Question 23
Arithmetic

The 'Kundara Proclamation' which openly called for taking up arms against the British, is associated with which of the following freedom fighters?

A
Velu Thampi
B
Wazir Ali Khan
C
Gajapatiraju
D
Kattabomman Nayakan
Question 24
Arithmetic

In which of the following years did Vodafone start its journey in India?

A
2007
B
2005
C
2009
D
2002
Question 25
Arithmetic

Which state is leading with the highest number of solar power installations under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) by March 2021?

A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Gujarat
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 26
Arithmetic

Which company received the 'Champion Company' award at the inaugural CII Awards for Excellence in Disability Inclusion in 2021?

A
Amazon
B
Zomato
C
Wipro Limited
D
Minda Corporation
Question 27
Arithmetic

In April 2021, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the development of a Greenfield High-Speed Corridor connecting which two states on NH-06 under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)?

A
Manipur and Mizoram
B
Tripura and Mizoram
C
Meghalaya and Assam
D
Assam and Nagaland
Question 28
Arithmetic

To control over district courts and subordinate judiciary lies with which of the following?

A
President of India
B
High Court
C
State Government
D
Supreme Court of India
Question 29
Logical

In May 2021, who was appointed as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance?

A
Arvind Shrivastava
B
Shankar Lal Kumawat
C
Smarak Swain
D
Ajay Seth
Question 30
Logical

On 21 May 2021, the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) in Delhi was appointed to oversee the implementation of which two major healthcare initiatives?

A
PM-JAY and National Digital Health Mission
B
Fit India Movement and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
C
National Health Stack and eSanjeevani
D
Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission and Ayushman Arogya Mandir
Question 31
Logical

In which of the following years was the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched by the Government of India to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations as part of a poverty reduction strategy?

A
2002
B
1997
C
2005
D
2000
Question 32
Logical

When was the Basel Convention adopted on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal?

A
1991
B
1989
C
1995
D
1993
Question 33
Logical

To pass a Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, which of the following correctly states the minimum support required?

A
Two-thirds majority of the total membership of the House
B
Simple majority of Lok Sabha members and two-thirds of Rajya Sabha members present and voting
C
Unanimous vote of all Members of Parliament
D
Majority of the total membership and two-thirds of members present and voting
Question 34
Logical

Where is the headquarters of the North Western Railway zone located?

A
Jaipur
B
Hubli
C
New Delhi
D
Hajipur
Question 35
Logical

Which of the following zones receives vertical rays of the Sun throughout the year?

A
Frigid
B
Temperate
C
Tropical
D
Polar
Question 36
Logical

According to the PLFS Annual Report (July 2023-June 2024), which Indian state made history in 2021 by becoming the first to achieve full literacy?

A
Sikkim
B
Mizoram
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Kerala
Question 37
Logical

Which of the following was the first state to be formed on linguistic basis after severe agitation and the death of a protester?

A
Telangana
B
Kerala
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 38
Logical

In which of the following groups does hydrogen belong?

A
Group 2
B
Group 17
C
Group 1
D
Group 18
Question 39
Logical

Train A leaves station M at 7:50 a.m. and reaches station N at 2:50 p.m. on the same day. Train B leaves station N at 9:50 a.m. and reaches station M at 2:50 p.m. on the same day. Find the time when Trains A and B meet.

A
10:47 p.m.
B
11:55 a.m.
C
9:47 p.m.
D
5:00 a.m.
Question 40
Logical

What smallest number should be added to 4519 so that the sum is completely divisible by 30?

A
6
B
10
C
13
D
11
Question 41
Logical

The product of two positive numbers is 2880. If the first number is five times of the second number, then the sum of the two numbers is:

A
137
B
150
C
164
D
144
Question 42
Logical

The population of a district is 351000, out of which 164000 are males. 14% of the population is literate. If 14% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?

A
12%
B
14%
C
16%
D
17%
Question 43
Logical

Two numbers have HCF 6 and LCM 36. If the difference between the two numbers is 30, what are the two numbers?

A
12 and 42
B
24 and 54
C
6 and 36
D
18 and 48
Question 44
Logical

Sapna invested ₹20,900 on simple interest, partly at 10% per annum and partly at 9% per annum. If she earns equal interests from the two investments after 5 years, then find the sum invested at 10% per annum (in ₹).

A
9,902
B
9,903
C
9,900
D
9,899
Question 45
Logical

Which of the following ratios is the greatest?

A
43:10 
B
45:14
C
40:51
D
23:16
Question 46
Logical

Which of the following numbers divides 253118139?

A
12
B
5
C
3
D
8
Question 47
Logical

A sells a MacBook to B at a loss of 60% and B sells the MacBook to C at a profit of 25%. If C purchased the MacBook for ₹47,236, then what was the cost (in ₹) of the MacBook for A?

A
94,472
B
94,468
C
94,478
D
94,467
Question 48
Logical

The average of first 170 even numbers is

A
171
B
172
C
171.5
D
170.5
Question 49
Logical

₹58,300 were divided among A, B and C, such that 4 times of A = 9 times of B = 3 times of C. Find the share of A.

A
₹20,919
B
₹21,125
C
₹20,901
D
₹20,988
Question 50
Logical

A shirt is marked at ₹900. After a discount of 10%, it is sold. Find the selling price.

A
₹850
B
₹820
C
₹800
D
₹810
Question 51
Logical

A number, when increased by 70%, gives 3910. The number is:

A
6900
B
1150
C
4600
D
2300
Question 52
Logical

If 2 times the mother's age is 26 years more than 4 times her daughter's age, and 3 times the daughter's age is 2 years less than the mother's age, then what is the difference (in years) between the ages of the mother and the daughter?

A
24
B
25
C
22
D
27
Question 53
Logical

ABCD is a trapezium in which BC $\parallel$ AD and AC = CD. If $\angle$ABC = $18^\circ$ and $\angle$BAC = $93^\circ$, then what is the measure of $\angle$ACD (in degree)?

A
$37^\circ$
B
$42^\circ$
C
$51^\circ$
D
$50^\circ$
Question 54
GK

The average weight (in kg) of a family of five members whose weights are 40 kg, 49 kg, 56 kg, 75 kg and 39 kg is:

A
50.8
B
51.8
C
52.8
D
53.8
Question 55
GK

The marked price of a stainless-steel bottle is ₹1,200. After applying two successive discounts of 10% and 5%, what is the selling price?

A
₹1,106
B
₹1,052
C
₹1,026
D
₹1,116
Question 56
GK

An equilateral triangle has each side measuring 13 cm; find its perimeter.

A
30 cm
B
39 cm
C
26 cm
D
42 cm
Question 57
GK

A, B and C invest a sum in the ratio of 63: 35: 42, respectively. If they earned a total profit of ₹5,120 at the end of the year, then what is the difference between share of B and C?

A
₹274
B
₹340
C
₹221
D
₹256
Question 58
GK

The number 245015 is divisible by which of the following?

A
2
B
15
C
5
D
11
Question 59
GK

A man goes to Lucknow from Kanpur at a speed of 72 km/hr and returns to Kanpur at speed of 90 km/hr, through the same route. What is his average speed (in km/hr) of the entire journey?

A
80
B
83
C
76
D
79
Question 60
GK

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 4 5 # 6 2 $ © 8 2 £ @ & # 5 £ % & # 1 (Right) How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

A
2
B
3
C
5
D
4
Question 61
GK

A, B, C, D, J, K and L are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. L sits to the immediate right of D. Only three people sit between L and C when counted from the left of L. Only three people sit between D and J. A sits to the immediate right of K. How many people sit between D and K when counted from the right of K?

A
Three
B
Four
C
Two
D
One
Question 62
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 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.)

A
GL-HF
B
KP-LI
C
MR-NK
D
IN-JG
Question 63
GK

If 3 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 6243514, what will be difference between the highest and lowest digits in the number thus formed?

A
6
B
7
C
8
D
5
Question 64
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 84, 85, 87, 91, 99, ?

A
511
B
115
C
125
D
254
Question 65
GK

If 'A' stands for '÷', '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? (117 A 3) C (119 A 7) C 24 D 6 C (117 A 13) B 2 = ?

A
108
B
92
C
100
D
98
Question 66
GK

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '$\times$' and '$\div$' are interchanged? 25 $\div$ 6 - 8 + 20 $\times$ 4 = ?

A
152
B
153
C
154
D
151
Question 67
GK

In a certain code language, 'LEFT' is coded as '5427' and 'EARS' is coded as '6153'. What is the code for 'E' in the given code language?

A
5
B
6
C
4
D
3
Question 68
GK

Rajeev starts from Point A and drives 8 km towards east. He then takes a left turn, drives 4 km, turns left and drives 4 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 11 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 4 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.)

A
9 km towards south
B
7 km towards west
C
7 km towards north
D
9 km towards north
Question 69
GK

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? COB 5, EQD 10, GSF 15, IUH 20, ?

A
JWI 25
B
JVI 22
C
KWJ 25
D
KVJ 22
Question 70
GK

In a certain code language, 'A = B' means 'A is the wife of B', 'A $\yen$ B' means 'A is the father of B', 'A # B' means 'A is the brother of B' and 'A% B' means 'A is the mother of B'. How is D related to A if 'D % E = L $\yen$ T # A'?

A
Mother's mother
B
Mother's brother
C
Mother's father
D
Mother's sister
Question 71
GK

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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statements: All meters are compasses. All compasses are scales. Conclusions: (I) Some scales are compasses. (II) All meters are scales.

A
Only conclusion (I) follows.
B
Only conclusion (II) follows.
C
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
D
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Question 72
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.) (75, 62, 49) (61, 48, 35)

A
(73, 60, 53)
B
(48, 24, 12)
C
(92, 79, 66)
D
(66, 52, 41)
Question 73
GK

ETHC is related to XOMJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, CZBE is related to VUGL. To which of the given options is HKQZ related, following the same logic?

A
AVGF
B
AFGV
C
AFVG
D
AVGH
Question 74
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 one 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
MG-PK
B
EY-HC
C
KE-MI
D
ZT-CX
Question 75
GK

CFJP is related to GJMS in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, SVVB is related to WZYE. To which of the given options is EHEK related, following the same logic?

A
LNHG
B
LIHN
C
ILHN
D
LINJ
Question 76
GK

Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. All number are single-digit numbers. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) 5 # % 2 ^ @ 3 & 1 $ 7 Ω 5 2 # 6 * 1 9 (Right) How many symbols in the series are immediately preceded by a number and immediately followed by a symbol?

A
More than two
B
One
C
Two
D
None
Question 77
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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some kites are hats. No hat is a bat. Conclusions: (I): Some kites are bats. (II): Some hats are kites.

A
Only conclusion (I) follows.
B
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
C
Only conclusion (II) follows.
D
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Question 78
GK

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? KDU 94, HIQ 107, ENM 120, BSI 133, YXE 146, ?

A
UDB 159
B
WBZ 161
C
WDC 161
D
VCA 159
Question 79
GK

Each of the digits in the number 81374569 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

A
Three
B
One
C
Two
D
None
Question 80
GK

VR 27 is related to YU 32 in a certain way. In the same way, MI 9 is related to PL 14. To which of the following is GC 13 related, following the same logic?

A
MP 18
B
JF 18
C
JK 16
D
JF 22
Question 81
GK

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only one person sits between C and D when counted from the right of C. Only one person sits between D and A. Only one person sits between C and B. Only two people sit between F and A. Only one person sits between E and B. How many people sit between E and G when counted from the left of G?

A
2
B
1
C
4
D
3
Question 82
GK

Town B is to the south of Town A. Town C is to the west of Town A. Town D is to the west of Town C. Town E is to the north of Town D and also to the south of Town F. What is the position of Town F with respect to Town D?

A
North
B
East
C
South
D
West
Question 83
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 86 88 92 100 116 ?

A
148
B
180
C
132
D
144
Question 84
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 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.)

A
NE - RK
B
PA - TH
C
XK - BQ
D
QI - UO
Question 85
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 7 7 10 18 33 ?

A
69
B
64
C
57
D
61
Question 86
GK

In a certain code language, 'YOUR' is coded as '4628' and 'UNIT' is coded as '1385'. What is the code for 'U' in the given code language?

A
1
B
8
C
3
D
2