RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions
11 Jun 2021 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Arithmetic
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the High Court exercise its original jurisdiction by issuing writs?
A
Article 226B
Article 245C
Article 231D
Article 32Question 2
Arithmetic
Consider the following statements about Exercise LA PEROUSE, in which India participated in January 2021. The Indian Navy participated in the 4th edition of the exercise with INS Mumbai, a guided missile destroyer. The exercise was held in Indian territorial waters near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. India's participation aligns with its SAGAR vision to promote maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. It is a bilateral naval exercise conducted exclusively between India and Indonesia. Which of the above statements are correct?
A
Only 1 and 3B
Only 1, 3 and 4C
Only 1, 2 and 4D
Only 2 and 3Question 3
Arithmetic
What is the title of the poetry collection by Michael Madhusudan Dutt, published in 1849, that narrates the story of Prithviraj Chauhan?
A
The Noble KingB
The Warrior's TaleC
The Captive LadyD
Echoes of RajputanaQuestion 4
Arithmetic
Which of the following dance forms represents the love stories of Radha and Krishna?
A
RaslilaB
KalbeliaC
GiddhaD
MatkiQuestion 5
Arithmetic
Three numbers are in the ratio 5: 1: 7, and their LCM is 7595. Their HCF is:
A
259B
208C
217D
236Question 6
Arithmetic
In December 2024, which industrial company was certified as a 'Great Place to Work'?
A
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)B
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)C
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)D
Gas Authority Of India Ltd. (GAIL)Question 7
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'HIRE' is coded as '7539' and 'INKS' is coded as '2496'. What is the code for 'I' in the given code language?
A
2B
9C
6D
5Question 8
Arithmetic
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
GC-ZVB
LH-DCC
CY-VRD
RN-KGQuestion 9
Arithmetic
A retailer offers the following discount schemes for buyers on an article. I. Two successive discounts of 27% II. A discount of 7% followed by a discount of 6% III. Successive discounts of 45% and 29% IV. A discount of 20% followed by a discount of 38% Which scheme will fetch the maximum selling price?
A
IVB
IIIC
ID
IIQuestion 10
Arithmetic
Study the given Venn diagram carefully and answer the question that follows. The numbers in different sections indicate the number of persons. How many surgeons are there who are also dieticians but not barbers?
A
22B
15C
9D
18Question 11
Arithmetic
In MS Word 365, which feature allows users to customise the appearance of bulleted lists by selecting different bullet styles or symbols and modifying their size and color?
A
Line SpacingB
List StyleC
Bullet LibraryD
Format PainterQuestion 12
Arithmetic
Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the World Trade Organization (WTO)? 1. WTO agreements cover trade in goods as well as services to facilitate international trade. 2. It aims to remove tariff as well as non-tariff barriers and provide greater market access to all member countries. 3. India has kept its commitments towards liberalisation of trade, made in the WTO, by removing quantitative restrictions on imports and reducing tariff rates. Which of the above statements are correct?
A
Only 1 and 2B
Only 2 and 3C
Only 1 and 3D
1, 2 and 3Question 13
Arithmetic
Due to decrease in manpower, the production in a factory decreases by 12%. By what percentage (rounded off to two decimal places) should the working hours be increased to restore the original production?
A
16.67%B
12.33%C
13.64%D
23.23%Question 14
Arithmetic
Mr. U starts from Point F and drives 2 km towards the west. He then takes a left turn, drives 4 km, turns right and drives 10 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 4 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 12 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 2 km and stops at Point O. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point F again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified.)
A
4 km towards the southB
6 km towards the westC
6 km towards the northD
8 km towards the eastQuestion 15
Arithmetic
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 48 ÷ 14 − 168 × 3 + 47 =?
A
681B
691C
671D
661Question 16
Arithmetic
The volume (in m³) of a cube, each of whose edges is 25 m, is:
A
15,583B
15,625C
15,529D
15,664Question 17
Arithmetic
Which of the following numbers is divisible by both 43 and 32?
A
135131B
136224C
137005D
137868Question 18
Arithmetic
Which of the options below is equivalent to $216x^3 + 343y^3 + 756x^2y + 882xy^2$.
A
$(8x + 7y)^3$B
$(7x + 6y)^3$C
$(6x + 7y)^3$D
$(6x + 10y)^3$Question 19
Arithmetic
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) 6 £ & 8 4 * % 7 2 & 2 2 9 £ 1 & € 1 2 6 6 2 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
0B
1C
3D
2Question 20
Arithmetic
Which of the following forest-dwelling tribes, found in Uttarakhand, is known for seasonal migration and forest-based cattle herding?
A
BhilB
TharuC
GaddiD
Van GujjarQuestion 21
Arithmetic
CK 17 is related to EG 29 in a certain way. In the same way, KM 12 is related to MI 24. To which of the given options is PQ 16 related, following the same logic?
A
RM 28B
SP 33C
PR 11D
TV 29Question 22
Arithmetic
What was the name of the new department opened by Muhammad Tughlaq for the development of agriculture?
A
Diwan-i-KohiB
Diwan-i-QazaC
Diwan-i-WizaratD
Diwan-i-RisalatQuestion 23
Arithmetic
MN and XY are two parallel lines, there is a line BK which intersects these lines at points B and K, respectively. If ∠NBK = 78°, find the measure of ∠YKB.
A
92°B
102°C
72°D
82°Question 24
Arithmetic
ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AB || DC, and E and F are the mid points of the diagonals AC and BD, respectively. If AB = 14 cm, BC = 73 cm, DC = 90 cm and AD = 22 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of EF?
A
34B
42C
38D
43Question 25
Arithmetic
A person who spends 75% of his monthly income is able to save ₹5,538 per month. His monthly expenses (in ₹) are:
A
16,539B
16,614C
16,688D
16,589Question 26
Arithmetic
M, N, O, P, Q, R and X are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only four people sit between Q and R when counted from the right of Q. Q sits third to the left of X. P sits third to the left of M. N is an immediate neighbour of R and X. How many people sit between O and N when counted from the right of O?
A
ThreeB
OneC
FourD
TwoQuestion 27
Arithmetic
What was Nishchay's achievement in the boys' shot put event at the Asian U-18 Athletics Championship 2021?
A
Fourth place with a throw of 18.50 metresB
Bronze medal with a throw of 18.93 metresC
Silver medal with a throw of 19.59 metresD
Gold medal with a throw of 20.23 metresQuestion 28
Arithmetic
GQCN is related to LNHK in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, QKMH is related to VHRE. To which of the given options is AEWB related, following the same logic?
A
FABXB
GCAZC
FBBYD
EBCXQuestion 29
Logical
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 222 194 166 138 110 82 ?
A
60B
66C
42D
54Question 30
Logical
After allowing a discount of 64%, the value of a water cooler is ₹6,480. If no discount is allowed, then the shopkeeper gains 20%. Find the cost price (in ₹) of the water cooler.
A
15,000B
14,998C
14,999D
14,997Question 31
Logical
What is the primary objective of the NPS Vatsalya scheme launched in 2024?
A
To offer a savings-cum-pension plan exclusively for minorsB
To support pension benefits for unorganised sector workersC
To replace the existing National Pension System (NPS) for all age groupsD
To provide old-age pension to senior citizens living in rural areasQuestion 32
Logical
What is the range of composite scores achieved by Union Territories (UTs) in the SDG India Index 2023-24?
A
60 to 75B
75 to 85C
70 to 80D
65 to 77Question 33
Logical
The ratio of market prices of jowar and gram is 2: 5 and the ratio of quantities consumed in a family is 4: 7. Find the ratio of expenditure of jowar and gram.
A
9:36B
1: 2C
8:35D
37:10Question 34
Logical
In April 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) adjusted its monetary policy stance in response to global economic uncertainties. What was the new stance adopted by the RBI?
A
RestrictiveB
HawkishC
AccommodativeD
NeutralQuestion 35
Logical
What percentage increase in cement production was recorded in FY24 due to the government's infrastructure push?
A
5%B
7%C
11%D
9%Question 36
Logical
Who among the following appointed a superintendent (Shahna-i-Mandi) for the effective implementation of market reforms?
A
Raziya SultanaB
Muhammad GhoriC
Alauddin KhiljiD
Ulugh KhanQuestion 37
Logical
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 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (19, 354, 7) (9, 73, 8)
A
(39, 1510, 10)B
(28, 778, 5)C
(22, 481, 2)D
(3, -10, 19)Question 38
Logical
In this question, a group of numbers is coded by using letters and symbols as per the table given below and the conditions which follow. Number 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 Code Z Q * @ % $ T Conditions: 1. If the 1st and 2nd digits are even, both are to be coded as 'A'. 2. If the 1st and last digits are odd, both are to be coded as the code for the 1st digit. 3. If the 3rd and 4th digits are even, their codes are to be interchanged. What is the correct combination of codes (by following only the applicable condition(s)) for the following? 71628
A
Z J * * QB
Z J T T QC
Z J * T QD
Z J T * QQuestion 39
Logical
Which of the following options best explains the temporary cessation of rainfall during the southwest monsoon over parts of India?
A
Easterly trough developmentB
Cross-equatorial surgeC
Subtropical jet interferenceD
Break in monsoonQuestion 40
Logical
Which Indian Institute of Technology's Centre for Ocean, River, Atmosphere and Land Sciences (CORAL) found in its research that surface ozone pollution has emerged as a critical issue affecting India's agriculture?
A
IIT KharagpurB
IIT MumbaiC
IIT GuwahatiD
IIT KanpurQuestion 41
Logical
Which of the following is true when you delete a file and it is placed in the Recycle Bin on Windows?
A
The file is moved to the system's storage space but remains inaccessible until permanently deleted.B
The file remains locked and cannot be accessed or deleted further.C
The file is permanently removed from the system and cannot be restored.D
The file can be restored by right-clicking it and selecting the 'Restore' option.Question 42
Logical
One pipe can fill the tank in 19 minutes while another pipe can empty the completely filled tank in 21 minutes. If both the pipes are operated together on empty tank, how long (in minutes) will it take to fill two-third of the tank?
A
266B
532C
399D
133Question 43
Logical
In a certain code language, 'A + B' means 'A is the sister of B' 'A - B' means 'A is the brother of B' 'A × B' means 'A is the wife of B' 'A ÷ means 'A is the father of B' Based on the above, how is M related to Q if 'M $\times$ N - O + P ÷ Q'?
A
Father's Brother's WifeB
Mother's Brother's DaughterC
Father's Brother's DaughterD
Mother's Brother's WifeQuestion 44
Logical
Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of :: ? #: IPJ :: NUO: %
A
# = KRJ, % = NSMB
# = KRL, % = NSLC
# = KRL, % = NRMD
# = KRL, % = LSMQuestion 45
Logical
Who was the leader of the 'Indian National Army' before Subhas Chandra Bose took charge?
A
Ziaur RahmanB
Mohan SinghC
Shah Nawaz KhanD
Pran Nath ThaparQuestion 46
Logical
Three persons P, Q, and R started a business with their shares in the ratio 11: 8: 20. After 9 months, Q withdrew his 35% share, while R withdrew his 14% share 7 months prior to completion of the year. If the total profit at the end of the year is ₹40,700, find the share of R (in ₹) in the profit.
A
20,387B
20,606C
20,529D
20,246Question 47
Logical
What was the theme of the 2024 International Conference of NGOs organised by UNESCO?
A
Building Capacity for AchievementB
Building Capacity for InnovationC
Building Capacity for ActionD
Building Approachability for ActionQuestion 48
Logical
The sum of the age of A and 4 times the age of B is 37 years. When 7 times the age of A is added to 6 times the age of B, the result is 61 years. The sum of the ages (in years) of A and B is:
A
6B
11C
10D
7Question 49
Logical
A trader lost 5% by selling a shirt for ₹950. He will gain x% by selling it for ₹1,340. The value of x is:
A
49B
44C
24D
34Question 50
Logical
Which major discovery helps to design drugs in the treatment of hyperacidity?
A
The role of enzymes in digestionB
The use of antibiotics to neutralize stomach acidC
Histamine stimulates acid secretion in the stomachD
Hydrochloric acid present in the stomachQuestion 51
Logical
A, B, C, D, E and F live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it, number 2 and so on, till the topmost floor is numbered 6. C lives on a floor that is a prime number. The product of floors on which C and B live is 8. E lives immediately above F. The sum of floors on which B and D live is 7. How many people live between A and D?
A
1B
4C
3D
2Question 52
Logical
What is the main purpose of the taskbar in the Windows desktop interface?
A
It provides access to open and frequently used programs.B
It displays web browser shortcuts.C
It stores documents and media files.D
It manages user login details.Question 53
Logical
If the mode of a data set exceeds its mean by 17.7, then the mode exceeds the median by _____________________________. (Use empirical formula.)
A
15.4B
9.8C
4.8D
11.8Question 54
Logical
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) 8 * * $ # 4 5 © © @ * 7 @ # & © 6 1 £ 9 8 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
3B
1C
4D
2Question 55
Logical
The sum of 6 numbers is 288. Find their average.
A
48B
49C
46D
47Question 56
Logical
A ladder is leaning against a wall such that it makes an angle of 60° with the ground. If the length of the ladder is 10 metres, how far is the foot of the ladder from the wall?
A
8 metresB
6 metresC
5 metresD
10 metresQuestion 57
Logical
In a 2100 m circular race, Amit finishes one round in 42 seconds and Sumit finishes one round in 75 seconds. How many different meeting points are there on the circumference if they are running in the opposite directions?
A
29B
39C
38D
49Question 58
GK
The average price of three items of furniture is ₹15,255. If their prices are in the ratio 3: 5: 7, the price of the cheapest item (in ₹) is:
A
9,153B
7,119C
3,051D
5,085Question 59
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 302 300 296 290 282 ?
A
272B
268C
270D
274Question 60
GK
What sum of money (in ₹) will amount to ₹840 at 4% per annum simple interest in 3 years?
A
750B
700C
800D
7,000Question 61
GK
The Dutch East India Company's trade on the Coromandel Coast registered a significant increase over the 17th century due to:
A
the decline and collapse of the British influence in the regionB
an increase in the demand for textile from the south-east Asian marketsC
the result of White MutinyD
the establishment of trading posts in Goa and SuratQuestion 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
BI-GNB
GN-LSC
HO-MTD
TA-YEQuestion 63
GK
If 3 is a common root of quadratic equations $x^2 – 8x + P = 0$ and $x^2 + 4x + Q = 0$, then find the value of P + Q.
A
3B
-6C
6D
-3Question 64
GK
In a certain code language 'QBOE' is coded as '76' and 'DWIJ' is coded as '69'. What is the code for 'YAPC' in the given language?
A
74B
69C
72D
70Question 65
GK
Calculate the area of the triangle whose sides are 8 cm, 9 cm and 13 cm. (Rounded up to two decimal places)
A
35.97 cm²B
35.03 cm²C
35.85 cm²D
35.50 cm²Question 66
GK
Which of the following acts of the East India Company mandated that selection for civil employees in British Indian territory would be based on the competitive examinations?
A
Pitt's India Act 1784B
Charter Act 1793C
Charter Act 1853D
Charter Act 1813Question 67
GK
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only two people sit between P and T when counted from the right of P. Only two people sit between T and V. Only three people sit between P and Q. R sits to the immediate left of U. How many people sit between Q and U when counted from the left of Q?
A
2B
3C
1D
4Question 68
GK
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2021, which country has the highest Total Early-stage Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) rate?
A
United StatesB
United Arab EmiratesC
BrazilD
IndiaQuestion 69
GK
Rachel Kushner novel shortlisted for Booker 2024 is titled:
A
A Brush with LoveB
Lizzie Blake's Best MistakeC
The Plus OneD
Creation LakeQuestion 70
GK
Each of B, C, D, E, F, G and H has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only two people have exams after B. Only two people have exams between B and C. F has an exam immediately before E and H has an exam immediately after G. H has an exam on some days before F. On which day D has an exam?
A
MondayB
ThursdayC
SundayD
TuesdayQuestion 71
GK
In the following trios, each letter group is related to the next letter group according to a certain logic. Choose the option that follows the same pattern. MIND − DMNI − NIDM
A
GOLD - DGOL - OLGDB
FARM - MFAR - ARMFC
CAGE - EGCA - GACED
PARK - KRPA - RAKPQuestion 72
GK
If 3 is added to each even digit and 2 is added to each odd digit in the number 7135624, what will be the sum of the last two and first two digits in the new number thus formed?
A
24B
18C
20D
22Question 73
GK
What is the mode of the following data? 78, 75, 86, 90, 83, 86, 74, 70, 67, 90, 81, 64, 83, 78, 90, 66, 60, 87, 72, 78, 66, 78, 84, 68, 66, 85, 78
A
86B
75C
78D
90Question 74
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? TCL ZIR FOX LUD ?
A
RAJB
AJRC
RJAD
ARJQuestion 75
GK
Which Article of the Constitution of India states about a directive to states for the settlement of international disputes by arbitration?
A
Article 51dB
Article 51cC
Article 51eD
Article 51bQuestion 76
GK
Which Directive Principle of State Policy is NOT added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of the Constitution of India?
A
Secure participation of workers in the management of industriesB
Promotion of democratic control of co-operative societiesC
Protection of the environment, forests and wildlifeD
Promotion of equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poorQuestion 77
GK
India's territorial waters extend up to how many nautical miles from the baseline?
A
100B
24C
200D
12Question 78
GK
If + means -, - means $\times$, $\times$ means $\div$, and $\div$ means +, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? $45 - 2 \div 9 + 16 \times 8 = ?$
A
80B
87C
97D
100Question 79
GK
6 : 42 :: 7.6 : x and 3 : 6 :: 6 : y. What is the ratio of x to y?
A
133:30B
135:32C
134:28D
137:40Question 80
GK
If 1 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 753814, what will be the sum of all the even digits in the new number thus formed?
A
20B
24C
16D
18Question 81
GK
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? KP23, LQ32, MR41, NS50, ?
A
OW58B
OT58C
OW59D
OT59Question 82
GK
Which unique property of Plasmodium makes malaria a cyclical disease with periodic fever?
A
Infection of liver cells onlyB
Constant reinfection from environmentC
RBC rupture and toxin release every few daysD
Continual entry via mosquito bitesQuestion 83
GK
Who among the following wrote the book 'Chhaunk: On Food, Economics and Society'?
A
Shaktikanta DasB
Abhijit BanerjeeC
Subramanian SwamyD
Raghuram RajanQuestion 84
GK
Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one above the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept between B and G. Only C is kept above E. No box is kept below G. D is kept at some place below F but at some place above A. How many boxes are kept below F?
A
3B
4C
2D
5Question 85
GK
Town J is to the north of Town K. Town K is to the east of Town L. Town L is to the west of Town M. Town M is to the south of Town N. Town J is to the south-west of Town N. What is the position of Town K with respect to Town M?
A
NorthB
WestC
SouthD
EastQuestion 86
GK
What was the average annual growth rate of industries comprising mining, manufacturing and electricity during the post-reform period between 1991-92 and 2011-12?
A
6.70%B
7.50%C
8.50%D
5.50%Question 87
GK
Pipes A and B can fill an empty cistern in 72 minutes and 76 minutes, respectively. Both Pipe A and Pipe B are opened together. After how much time should Pipe B be turned off so that the empty cistern is completely filled in a total of 54 minutes?
A
13 minutesB
17 minutesC
19 minutesD
23 minutesQuestion 88
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) & 2 6 9 5 7 & € 9 * % £ 7 © 5 3 3 @ 2 © % # (Right) How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
4B
3C
2D
5Question 89
GK
The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest, compounded annually, on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 17% per annum is ₹967. Find the sum [rounded off to the nearest integer].
A
₹33,480B
₹33,473C
₹33,460D
₹33,454Question 90
GK
Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river of the Great Plateau (Peninsular Plateau) of India?
A
YamunaB
KrishnaC
GodavariD
NarmadaQuestion 91
GK
What is one of the interventions included in the rural development programmes?
A
Expanding metro railB
Building skyscrapersC
Providing road connectivity to unconnected villagesD
Developing urban airportsQuestion 92
GK
Which initiative does the development of Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201 in 2021 align with?
A
Start-Up India initiativeB
Make in India campaignC
Smart City MissionD
Digital India campaignQuestion 93
GK
Which keyboard shortcut is used to quickly save a workbook in MS-Excel 365?
A
Ctrl + CB
Ctrl + PC
Ctrl + VD
Ctrl + SQuestion 94
GK
Who among the following spearheaded an active non-cooperation movement famously known as the 'Barasat Rebellion' against the British indigo planters?
A
Sidhu MurmuB
Dudu MiyanC
Titu MirD
Haji ShariatullahQuestion 95
GK
Which of the following statements about RAM and ROM with reference to computer memory is correct?
A
RAM is non-volatile, while ROM is volatile.B
ROM is faster than RAM.C
RAM cannot be written to, only read from.D
RAM temporarily stores data for active programs, while ROM permanently stores firmware.Question 96
GK
Which case is associated with the Supreme Court striking down the 99th Constitutional Amendment (NJAC)?
A
Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)B
Golaknath Case (1967)C
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association Case (2015)D
Minerva Mills Case (1980)