RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

08 Sep 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Arithmetic

Which of the following is INCORRECT with regard to the Swadeshi movement?

A
Received wide support from upper class Muslims.
B
Labourers carried out strikes at different parts of the country.
C
Students participated in large numbers.
D
Women participated in large numbers.
Question 2
Arithmetic

Which of the following financial powers is NOT vested in the Governor of a state?

A
Presenting the State Budget to the Legislature
B
Administering the State Contingency Fund
C
Giving assent to Money Bills
D
Independently sanctioning taxes
Question 3
Arithmetic

Which of the following is a goal of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A
Promotion of international peace and security
B
Protection against arrest
C
Freedom of speech
D
Right to constitutional remedies
Question 4
Arithmetic

Which three countries' withdrawal was officially recognised by ECOWAS in 2021 following diplomatic tensions and military coups?

A
Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo
B
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
C
Senegal, Guinea, and Sierra Leone
D
Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benin
Question 5
Arithmetic

The export-led strategy of the British damaged the domestic economy. What was the impact of export-oriented policies on Indian food security?

A
Improved food availability
B
Food shortages and famines
C
Increased storage of grains
D
Reduced food prices
Question 6
Arithmetic

What was the Mauryan administrative head of city governance called, as mentioned in the Arthashastra?

A
Sthanika
B
Nagarika
C
Pradeshika
D
Gopa
Question 7
Arithmetic

Which political party formed the Government in the State of Andhra Pradesh in 2021?

A
Bharatiya Janata Party
B
YSR Congress Party
C
Indian National Congress
D
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Question 8
Arithmetic

In which of the following states of India are the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka located?

A
 Bihar
B
Haryana
C
 Madhya Pradesh 
D
Odisha
Question 9
Arithmetic

Why is the Peninsular Plateau considered geologically stable?

A
It is formed by recent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
B
It lies within the zone of frequent plate collisions.
C
It lies on an ancient shield area with low seismic activity.
D
It is part of a young fold mountain system with active faults.
Question 10
Arithmetic

Which of the following statements about action and reaction forces is correct?

A
Action is always greater than reaction in magnitude.
B
The internal action and reaction forces between different parts of a body do not cancel out.
C
Action and reaction forces are equal, opposite and act on different bodies.
D
Action and reaction forces act on the same body and cancel each other.
Question 11
Arithmetic

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in plants?

A
Nucleic acids
B
Starch
C
Proteins
D
Vitamins
Question 12
Arithmetic

What is the primary purpose of the 'Ayush Suraksha' portal launched by the Union Ayush Minister in 2021?

A
To promote exports of Ayurvedic drugs through global outreach
B
To track AYUSH medicine imports through a digital interface
C
To monitor misleading ads and adverse drug reactions in real time
D
To certify traditional healers and standardise treatment protocols
Question 13
Arithmetic

Which lake is an important geographical feature along the eastern coast of India?

A
Wular Lake
B
Dal Lake
C
Vembanad Lake
D
Chilika Lake
Question 14
Arithmetic

Why is it important to organize files and folders?

A
To easily locate and access files
B
To install new software
C
To keep the desktop clean
D
To make the computer run faster
Question 15
Arithmetic

When renaming a file or folder in MS Windows, what happens if a user changes the file extension (e.g. from .txt to .doc)?

A
The file will no longer open or be accessible.
B
A warning is displayed to confirm the change in extension.
C
The file's format is changed automatically to match the new extension.
D
The file is converted into a different program's file format.
Question 16
Arithmetic

Which of the following is NOT a reform suggested by Birsa Munda to the Munda tribal community during the Munda rebellion?

A
Give up drinking liquor
B
Give up believing in sorcery and witchcraft
C
Give up living in the past
D
Cultivate their lands
Question 17
Arithmetic

Which of the following women players won three medals including one individual gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 at Shanghai, China in May 2021?

A
Chikitha Taniparthi
B
Deepika Kumari
C
Jyothi Surekha Vennam
D
Madhura Dhamangaonkar
Question 18
Arithmetic

Which city in central India became the first to offer CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancer patients, marking a significant advancement in accessible cancer treatment in May 2021?

A
Bhopal
B
Raipur
C
Nagpur
D
Indore
Question 19
Arithmetic

Who among the following was the first Indian driver to secure a victory in a Formula 2 race at the Monaco Grand Prix in May 2021?

A
Karun Chandhok
B
Kush Maini
C
Arjun Maini
D
Jehan Daruvala
Question 20
Arithmetic

Globalisation has led to increased cross-border flows of technology. Which policy encourages technology transfer under globalisation?

A
Licensing raj
B
Import substitution policy
C
Nationalisation
D
Automatic route for FDI
Question 21
Arithmetic

The India-Chile joint statement (April 2021) announced talks toward upgrading their PTA into a comprehensive ___________

A
Free Trade Agreement
B
Economic Partnership Agreement
C
Currency Union
D
NAFTA-style bloc
Question 22
Arithmetic

Which Ministry organised the National Conference on 'Institutional Arbitration: An Effective Framework for Dispute Resolution' on 14 June 2021 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?

A
Ministry of Law and Justice
B
Ministry of External Affairs
C
Ministry of Home Affairs
D
Ministry of Defence
Question 23
Arithmetic

According to Lenz's Law, the direction of induced current is such that ___________

A
it aids the change in magnetic flux
B
it opposes the change in magnetic flux
C
it strengthens the applied magnetic field
D
it neutralises the magnetic field completely
Question 24
Arithmetic

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) appointed?

A
Article 324
B
Article 280
C
Article 76
D
Article 148
Question 25
Arithmetic

Which state had the highest installed renewable energy capacity as of 13 November 2024, as per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy data?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Karnataka
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Rajasthan
Question 26
Arithmetic

How many players were honoured with the Arjuna Awards (Lifetime) for outstanding performance in Sports and Games in January 2021?

A
2
B
5
C
4
D
3
Question 27
Arithmetic

Which Indian institution collaborated with Inria Saclay in May 2021 to develop an AI tool aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance?

A
IISc Bangalore
B
IIIT-Delhi
C
IIT Madras
D
IIT Bombay
Question 28
Arithmetic

How many Indian languages are officially recognised as Classical Languages by the Government of India as of January 2021?

A
11
B
7
C
9
D
5
Question 29
Arithmetic

Women are guaranteed a minimum of ___________ of seats in Panchayats.

A
50%
B
25%
C
40%
D
33%
Question 30
Arithmetic

Which of the following is NOT a component of India's core infrastructure sectors (as per Index of Eight Core Industries)?

A
Telecommunications
B
Cement
C
Steel
D
Electricity
Question 31
Logical

Which of the following Acts abolished the dyarchy at provincial level during the colonial period in India?

A
Charter Act of 1853
B
Government of India Act, 1919
C
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D
Government of India Act, 1935
Question 32
Logical

Which Union Territory of India recorded the highest population density in 2011, as per Census data?

A
Chandigarh
B
Delhi
C
Lakshadweep
D
Puducherry
Question 33
Logical

What is the primary objective of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), established by China in 2021?

A
To provide a platform for peaceful dispute resolution through mediation
B
To provide a platform to enforce international trade agreements
C
To provide a platform to conduct military peacekeeping operations
D
To replace the United Nations Security Council
Question 34
Logical

In May 2021, DRDO achieved a significant milestone by conducting a long-duration ground test of which hypersonic technology component?

A
Ramjet Propulsion System
B
Scramjet Subscale Combustor
C
Hyperloop Module
D
Supersonic Combustor
Question 35
Logical

On which date was World Health Day celebrated in 2021, marking the launch of the campaign titled "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures"?

A
7 April 2021
B
5 April 2021
C
10 April 2021
D
12 April 2021
Question 36
Logical

What is the administrative jurisdiction of Central Services officers?

A
Elected Constitutional Authorities
B
Exclusive to the Central Government
C
Joint between the State and the Centre
D
Both Union and State
Question 37
Logical

How has globalisation helped India's exports?

A
Increased exports to other countries
B
Banned exports
C
Decreased them
D
Made no change
Question 38
Logical

As on 1 May 2021, who among the following is NOT a full time member of the 16th Finance Commission?

A
Annie George Mathew
B
Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh
C
Dr. Manoj Panda
D
Ajay Narayan Jha
Question 39
Logical

Where do temperate cyclones commonly occur?

A
In mid-latitude regions
B
Near the equatorial belt
C
In tropical low-pressure zones
D
Over high-altitude deserts
Question 40
Logical

Biological disasters are mainly caused by:

A
climate change
B
infectious diseases and epidemics
C
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
D
fire and smoke
Question 41
Logical

Anubhav and Gaurav start a business. Anubhav invests ₹37,000 more than Gaurav for 3 months and Gaurav invests for 4 months. Anubhav's share is ₹1,745 more than that of Gaurav, out of a total profit of ₹8,725. Find the capital contributed by Anubhav.

A
₹74,122
B
₹74,002
C
₹73,800
D
₹74,000
Question 42
Logical

A number, when decreased by 7%, gives 2790. The number is:

A
1500
B
9000
C
3000
D
6000
Question 43
Logical

By selling 6 tablets for a rupee, a man loses 35%. To gain 30% how many must he sell for a rupee?

A
3
B
5
C
2
D
4
Question 44
Logical

ABCD is a quadrilateral with $\angle A = 3(x + 2)^\circ$, $\angle B = 2(2x - 7)^\circ$, $\angle C = 69^\circ$ and $\angle D = \angle C - 8^\circ$. What is the value of $\angle B$?

A
$183^\circ$
B
$128^\circ$
C
$122^\circ$
D
$153^\circ$
Question 45
Logical

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹4,000 at 7.5% per annum rate of interest deposited on 10 February 2024 and withdrawn on 11 April 2024.

A
51
B
48
C
49
D
50
Question 46
Logical

The cost of 7 pens and 13 pencils is ₹128. If the cost of a pen decreases by ₹7 and the cost of a pencil increases by ₹2, then the cost of 14 pens and 10 pencils is ₹98. What is the original cost of 9 pens and 7 pencils?

A
117
B
116
C
111
D
112
Question 47
Logical

The marks scored by 10 students are given below. 12, 14, 16, 13, 15, 14, 16, 10, 16, 12 The mode of the data is:

A
14
B
12
C
16
D
13
Question 48
Logical

If 2 times the age of Ram is 30 years more than 4 times the age of Ramya, and 5 times the age of Ramya is 6 year less than the age of Ram, then what is the difference (in years) between the ages of Ram and Ramya?

A
17
B
18
C
13
D
15
Question 49
Logical

4 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days, while 9 women can do it in 8 days. In how many days can 3 women and 3 men complete this work?

A
16 days
B
12 days
C
17 days
D
11 days
Question 50
Logical

In an election between two candidates, 95% of the registered voters cast their vote and 20% of the votes polled were found invalid. The winning candidate got 59% of the valid votes and won the election by a margin of 1881 votes. How many voters were registered?

A
13751
B
13750
C
13749
D
13747
Question 51
Logical

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹1,200 at an interest rate of 4% per annum for 7 months.

A
₹28
B
₹48
C
₹336
D
₹56
Question 52
Logical

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 14?

A
67,94,266
B
64,36,639
C
71,32,960
D
70,48,048
Question 53
Logical

A bus travelling at 28 km/hr completes a journey in 20 hours. What should its speed be to cover the same distance in 14 hours?

A
40 km/hr
B
34 km/hr
C
39 km/hr
D
50 km/hr
Question 54
Logical

If the marked price of a calculator is ₹600 and 50 discount is offered on the calculator, then find the discount percentage (correct to two decimal places).

A
8.33%
B
7.53%
C
10.33%
D
9.53%
Question 55
GK

A shopkeeper marks a product 40% above the cost price. He offers a discount of 20% on the marked price and sells it. What is his gain or loss percentage?

A
8% loss
B
10% loss
C
15% gain
D
12% gain
Question 56
GK

The perimeter of a square is 52 m. Its area (in $m^2$) is:

A
172
B
180
C
169
D
168
Question 57
GK

The H.C.F. and the L.C.M. of two numbers are 25 and 250 respectively. If one of the numbers is 50, find the other one.

A
150
B
125
C
75
D
175
Question 58
GK

The average of first 153 odd natural numbers, is:

A
152.5
B
153
C
153.5
D
154
Question 59
GK

The number of prime numbers lying between 472 and 486, both included, is:

A
6
B
2
C
5
D
1
Question 60
GK

The LCM of the numbers 2.1 and 0.35 is:

A
0.21
B
21
C
0.021
D
2.1
Question 61
GK

A, B and C started a business investing ₹2,410, ₹1,170 and ₹700, respectively. If B's share in the profit earned by them is ₹1,092. what is the difference in the profit (in ₹) earned by A and C?

A
₹1,595
B
₹1,596
C
₹1,597
D
₹1,593
Question 62
GK

Find the mean proportional between 25 and 36.

A
32
B
27
C
33
D
30
Question 63
GK

Train A leaves station M at 8:20 AM and reaches station N at 3:20 PM on the same day. Train B leaves station N at 10:20 AM and reaches station M at 3:20 PM on the same day. Find the time when trains A and B meet.

A
12:05 PM
B
12:35 PM
C
12:25 PM
D
12:15 PM
Question 64
GK

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? IQA 15 GMB 8 EIC -1 CED -12 ?

A
BCE -54
B
BAE -33
C
DNE -45
D
AAE -25
Question 65
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 285 260 237 216 197 ?

A
170
B
160
C
150
D
180
Question 66
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 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.) (32, 64, 54) (23, 46, 36)

A
(18, 36, 16)
B
(29, 58, 48)
C
(25, 40, 30)
D
(21, 42, 52)
Question 67
GK

MERIT is related to RJWNY in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, DRAWN is related to IWFBS. To which of the given options is SHAPE related, following the same logic?

A
WLETI
B
YNGVK
C
YMETK
D
XMFUJ
Question 68
GK

If + means -, - means x, x means ÷ and $\div$ means +, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? \(4-5 \div 40 \times 4 + 23 = ?\)

A
13
B
7
C
2
D
19
Question 69
GK

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.)

A
IPJ
B
LSM
C
RYT
D
OVP
Question 70
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 879 880 884 893 909 ?

A
934
B
929
C
931
D
937
Question 71
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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All jars are cups. Some jars are kettles. Conclusions: (I) Some cups are kettles. (II) Some kettles are jars.

A
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
B
Only conclusion (II) follows.
C
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
D
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Question 72
GK

Seven boxes U, V, W, X, E, F and G are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only V is kept above E. Only W is kept between E and U. Only F is kept below X. How many boxes are kept between G and F?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Four
D
One
Question 73
GK

Kishan starts from Point A and drives 15 km towards East. He then takes a right turn, drives 9 km, turns right and drives 8 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km. He takes a final right 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° turns only unless specified.)

A
18 km towards North
B
15 km towards North
C
18 km towards East
D
15 km towards South
Question 74
GK

H, I, J, P, Q, R and S are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only one person sits between H and Q when counted from the left of Q. S sits third to the right of R. J sits third to the left of P. S sits to the immediate right of J. I is not an immediate neighbour of J. How many people sit between I and Q when counted from the right of I?

A
Three
B
Two
C
One
D
Four
Question 75
GK

In a certain code language, 'OLEA' is coded as '1542' and 'PEAL' is coded as '4651'. What is the code for 'P' in that language?

A
1
B
6
C
5
D
4
Question 76
GK

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and ÷ are interchanged? 35×5÷7-11+8 = ?

A
51
B
50
C
52
D
53
Question 77
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 58, 64, 73, 85, 100, ?

A
118
B
120
C
121
D
119
Question 78
GK

Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only G is kept above B. Only F is kept between B and C. Only E is kept below A. How many boxes are kept between E and F?

A
3
B
1
C
2
D
4
Question 79
GK

Six friends J, K, L, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre. V sits second to the right of L, who sits second to the right of U. J sits to the immediate right of U. T sits second to the left of K. How many people sit between T and U when counted from the left of T?

A
Two
B
None
C
Three
D
One
Question 80
GK

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. DEAR - DRAE - RAED BALM - BMLA - MLAB

A
SWAG - SAWG - GAWS
B
MOST - MTSO - TSOM
C
MEAL - MELA - EALM
D
BURN - UBRN - NURB
Question 81
GK

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?' CKS 11, ZHP 23, WEM 47, TBJ 95, QYG 191, ?

A
NVD 381
B
DND 383
C
NOD 383
D
NVD 383
Question 82
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
IM - SJ
B
GK - QI
C
MQ - WN
D
KO - UL
Question 83
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) © 7 # 6 $ 6 4 7 & % 4 % 2 7 € 6 5 8 * $ 4 4 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

A
3
B
5
C
4
D
2
Question 84
GK

In a certain code language, 'PANK' is coded as '1846' and 'KINA' is coded as '1689'. What is the code for 'I' in the given code language?

A
9
B
8
C
1
D
6
Question 85
GK

In a row of people all facing north, Pranali is 21st from the left end and Anuj is 23rd from the left end. Anuj is exactly between Pranali and Harish. If Harish is 8th from the right end of the row, how many people are there in the row?

A
30
B
31
C
33
D
32
Question 86
GK

In a certain code language, A $ B means 'A is the son of B' A + B means 'A is the brother of B' A @ B means 'A is the wife of B' A ÷ B means 'A is the father of B' Based on the above, how is E related to N if 'E + F $ G @ M ÷ N?

A
Son
B
Father
C
Husband
D
Brother
Question 87
GK

Town A is to the east of Town B. Town C is to the south of Town A. Town D is to the east of Town C. Town E is to the south of Town D. Town F is to the east of Town E. What is the position of Town F with respect to Town A?

A
North
B
Northwest
C
Southeast
D
Northeast
Question 88
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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All horses are cats. No horse is a lion. Conclusions: (I): Some lions are cats. (II): All cats are lions.

A
Only conclusion (II) follows.
B
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
C
Only conclusion (I) follows.
D
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Question 89
GK

Each of the digits in the number 31246978 is arranged in descending order from left to right. The position of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

A
None
B
One
C
Three
D
Two
Question 90
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
IE-BG
B
NJ-GL
C
PL-IM
D
KG-DI
Question 91
GK

Each of the digits in the number 3417659 is arranged in the ascending order from left to right. What will be the sum of the digits that are second from the left and second from the right in the new number thus formed?

A
12
B
11
C
10
D
9
Question 92
GK

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 564 782 368 225 743 (Right) (Example: 697 - First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.) If 2 is added to the first digit of every number, in how many numbers will the first digit be exactly divisible by the second digit?

A
Two
B
None
C
Three
D
One
Question 93
GK

AJLR is related to XHIP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, OBZJ is related to LZWH. To which of the given options is FVQD related, following the same logic?

A
CBNT
B
CBTY
C
CTNB
D
CTBN