RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

12 Jun 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
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) £ @ 5 6 3 © & 4 9 % * $ $ % 6 & # & € © 5 8 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a symbol?

A
3
B
2
C
0
D
1
Question 2
Arithmetic

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. B lives on a floor that is a prime number. The product of floors on which B and D live is 3. Only 2 people live above C. F lives immediately below A. How many people live between A and C?

A
2
B
1
C
3
D
4
Question 3
Arithmetic

Which of the following was the final court of appeal for India under British rule?

A
Supreme Court at Calcutta
B
Privy Council in London
C
Federal Court
D
House of Commons
Question 4
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper marks the price of an article at ₹5,180. Find the cost price if after allowing a discount of 31% he still gains 5% on the cost price.

A
₹3,387
B
₹3,470
C
₹3,404
D
₹3,376
Question 5
Arithmetic

A cistern has a hole in the bottom through which the water is leaking. A tap can fill the cistern in 6 hours and the hole in the bottom can empty the fully filled cistern in 15 hours. If both the tap and the hole are open, then what will be the time taken to completely fill the empty cistern?

A
14 hours
B
22 hours
C
10 hours
D
26.1 hours
Question 6
Arithmetic

A swimmer can swim downstream at 37 km/hr and upstream at 27 km/hr. What is the speed of the swimmer in still water?

A
26 km/hr
B
33 km/hr
C
32 km/hr
D
31 km/hr
Question 7
Arithmetic

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?  GM17, IO25, KQ33, MS41, ?

A
OU49
B
OU48
C
OV49
D
OV48
Question 8
Arithmetic

Simplify: $(3z - 9y)^2 + (9z + 3y)^2 – 81z^2$

A
$3z^2 + 81y^2$
B
$9z^2 + 90y^2$
C
$7z^2 + 95y^2$
D
$18z^2 + 91y^2$
Question 9
Arithmetic

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 trees are flowers. All flowers are beautiful. Some beautiful are girls. Conclusions:(I) Some flowers are trees. (II) Some beautiful are flowers.

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 10
Arithmetic

The product of two consecutive positive integers is 247. If the smaller of these two integers is represented by x, which of the following will correspond to the equation for finding out the value of x?

A
$x^2 - x + 247 = 0$
B
$x^2 + x + 247 = 0$
C
$x^2 + x - 247 = 0$
D
$x^2 - x - 247 = 0$
Question 11
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) £ % * 3 6 £ 1 © & 8 1 5 5 3 * # © 7 1 7 3 @ (Right) How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?

A
1
B
0
C
3
D
2
Question 12
Arithmetic

If the mode of the following data is 165, then what is the value of x? Class 150-155 155-160 160-165 165-170 170-175 Frequency 23 25 37 x 28

A
37
B
54
C
53
D
43
Question 13
Arithmetic

The Flying Apsara' painting is a masterpiece in which of the following caves?

A
Ellora
B
Elephanta
C
Karle
D
Ajanta
Question 14
Arithmetic

Where was the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in January 2021?

A
1. Zurich, Switzerland
B
2. Basel, Switzerland
C
3. Davos, Switzerland
D
4. Geneva, Switzerland
Question 15
Arithmetic

A vendor buys 42 laptop bags for ₹41,622 and sells them at 35 for ₹37,345. How many laptop bags should be bought and sold to earn a profit of ₹3,952?

A
52
B
16
C
34
D
76
Question 16
Arithmetic

Which reformer gave the slogan 'One God, One Caste'?

A
Jyotiba Phule
B
Dayanand Saraswati
C
Narayana Guru
D
Keshub Chandra Sen
Question 17
Arithmetic

What will come in the place of '?' in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged? $45 ÷ 12 - 75 × 5 + 13 = ?$

A
546
B
542
C
545
D
544
Question 18
Arithmetic

A person who spends 50% of his monthly income is able to save ₹7,056 per month. His monthly expenses (in ₹) are:

A
7,056
B
6,987
C
7,024
D
7,039
Question 19
Arithmetic

Shubham ranked 19 th from the top and 46 th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class?

A
62
B
65
C
63
D
64
Question 20
Arithmetic

Which of the following letter-number-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete ? VRO 6, UQN 11, TPM 16, SOL 21, ?

A
RPM 25
B
PQM 25
C
RNK 26
D
PRN 26
Question 21
Arithmetic

Select the triad that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern.  EA-GC-JLGC-IE-LN

A
LG-MJ-PS
B
KG-MI-PS
C
KG-MI-PR
D
LG-MI-PS
Question 22
Arithmetic

RR 14 is related to UN 3 in a certain way. In the same way, BV 10 is related to ER -1. To which of the given options is PE 1 related, following the same logic?

A
RI 8
B
SA-10
C
VS-9
D
PV 2
Question 23
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) 2 @ % * 2 7 4 8 € @ % $ 7 6 6 * $ 7 £ 7 6 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

A
4
B
1
C
2
D
3
Question 24
Arithmetic

If (3, 2) are coordinates of the centroid of a triangle, whose vertices are (0, 4), (-2, 0) and (p, 2), then find the value of p.

A
8
B
10
C
9
D
11
Question 25
Arithmetic

Harappan seals were made mostly from which of the following?

A
Steatite
B
Terracotta
C
Marble
D
Iron
Question 26
Arithmetic

According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, what percentage of India's population is expected to reside in urban areas by 2030?

A
40%
B
35%
C
50%
D
45%
Question 27
Arithmetic

What is the region lying to the north of the Narmada River called?

A
Chota Nagpur Plateau
B
Deccan Plateau
C
Central Highlands
D
Eastern Ghats
Question 28
Arithmetic

Which programme of the Indian Government uses Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) data for identifying beneficiaries?

A
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin
B
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
C
Digital India
D
National Rural Health Mission
Question 29
Arithmetic

Which country took over the presidency of the G7 in January 2021?

A
France
B
Britain
C
Canada
D
Australia
Question 30
Arithmetic

The cost of 15 pens and 6 pencils is ₹291. If the cost of a pen decreases by ₹9 and the cost of a pencil increases by ₹2, then the cost of 9 pens and 3 pencils is ₹75. What is the original cost of 12 pens and 3 pencils?

A
₹158
B
₹157
C
₹161
D
₹159
Question 31
Logical

A tap fills a cistern in 9 hours. Another tap empties the full tank in 90 hours. How long (in hours) will it take to fill twice the volume of the tank, if the tank is empty initially and both the taps are open together?

A
10
B
5
C
15
D
20
Question 32
Logical

The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea was written in the:

A
1st century AD
B
2nd century BC
C
5th century AD
D
3rd century AD
Question 33
Logical

What is the third proportional of $2x^2$ and $12xy$?

A
$73y^2$
B
$74y^2$
C
$71y^2$
D
$72y^2$
Question 34
Logical

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 that follows the same logic. REAL - LRAE - RLEA MAKE - EMKA - MEAK

A
POUR - RPUO - PORU
B
HUGS - UHGS - SUGH
C
KEYS - SKEY - EYSK
D
COPE - ECPO - CEOP
Question 35
Logical

M, N, O, P, Y and Z 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. Only three people live between Y and Z, where Y lives below Z. P lives on an odd numbered floor and immediately above Y. O lives on one of the floors below M and on one of the floors above N. Who lives on floor numbered 4?

A
M
B
Z
C
P
D
O
Question 36
Logical

Mr. O starts from Point L and drives 3 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn, drives 3 km, turns right and drives 4 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 4 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 7 km and stops at Point M. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point L again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified.)

A
3 km towards the north
B
7 km towards the east
C
7 km towards the west
D
4 km towards the south
Question 37
Logical

In quadrilateral PQRS, the bisectors of ∠R and ∠S meet at point T (inside the quadrilateral) and ∠STR = 32.5°. If the ratio of ∠P to ∠Q is 4: 9, then what is the difference between the measures of ∠Q and ∠P?

A
27°
B
24°
C
25°
D
28°
Question 38
Logical

The work 'Snowmelt Runoff Forecasting in Himalayan River Basin' has been taken up by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in association with ________.

A
Indian Space Research Organisation
B
National Remote Sensing Centre
C
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
D
Central Pollution Control Board
Question 39
Logical

Two positive numbers differ by 2134. When the greater number is divided by the smaller number, the quotient is 2 and the remainder is 147. What is the HCF of the greater of the two given numbers and 4225?

A
16
B
11
C
10
D
13
Question 40
Logical

In Windows XP, which component provides a graphical interface for users to open and access software programs and applications?

A
Control Panel
B
Task Manager
C
Start Menu
D
File Explorer
Question 41
Logical

In March 2021, which region was announced as the site for the world's first high-altitude para sports centre to boost preparations for the 2028 Paralympics?

A
Kargil, Ladakh
B
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
C
Auli, Uttarakhand
D
Leh, Ladakh
Question 42
Logical

According to NITI Aayog, what was the reduction in the Poverty Headcount Ratio in India from 2013-14 to 2022-23?

A
From 25% to 10%
B
From 28% to 15%
C
From 29.17% to 11.28%
D
From 30% to 12.5%
Question 43
Logical

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
KC - PT
B
IA - NR
C
BT - GK
D
DV - IN
Question 44
Logical

DG 24 is related to WT 20 in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. Int he same way, IL 18 is related to BY 14. To which of the following is QT 30 related, following the same logic?

A
RU 26
B
JG 34
C
HF 28
D
JG 26
Question 45
Logical

If 20% of k is 10 less than 1200% of 10, then k is:

A
590
B
550
C
510
D
530
Question 46
Logical

Town N is to the east of Town O. Town P is to the north of Town N. Town Q is to the south of Town P. Town R is to the west of Town Q. Town O is to the north-east of Town R. What is the position of Town N with respect to Town Q?

A
East
B
West
C
North
D
South
Question 47
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 ÷ B' means 'A is the father of B'. Based on the above, how is M related to Q if 'M ÷ N × O - P + Q'?

A
Brother's Wife's Brother
B
Wife's Father
C
Brother's Wife's Father
D
Wife's Brother
Question 48
Logical

The famous 'Trimurti' sculpture is present in which of the following caves?

A
Ellora caves
B
Karle caves
C
Elephanta caves
D
Ajanta caves
Question 49
Logical

Which of the following ports is located in West Coastal Plain?

A
Visakhapatnam
B
Paradip
C
Kolkata
D
Mangalore
Question 50
Logical

In October 2024, the Mediation Act, 2023 came into force. What is a key feature introduced by this legislation?

A
It makes mediation compulsory for all civil and commercial disputes before court proceedings.
B
It mandates that all mediation proceedings must be conducted only by retired judges.
C
It abolishes the role of mediators in public sector disputes.
D
It replaces arbitration and conciliation with mediation as the sole dispute resolution method.
Question 51
Logical

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 43 27 43 41 43 55 43 ?

A
69
B
77
C
73
D
43
Question 52
Logical

In March 2021, India launched 'Operation Brahma' in response to which event?

A
A major flood in northeastern India
B
A cyclone affecting the eastern coast of India
C
A devastating earthquake in Myanmar
D
A volcanic eruption in the Andaman Islands
Question 53
Logical

Co-operative societies are primarily accountable to which of the following?

A
1. Central Government
B
2. Co-operative Society Members
C
3. Reserve Bank of India
D
4. Local Municipal Body
Question 54
Logical

Which of these is the westernmost inhabited village in India?

A
1. Koteshwar
B
2. Lakhpat
C
3. Tanot
D
4. Ghuar Mota
Question 55
Logical

Which bacterial disease is specifically confirmed by a serological method?

A
1. Diphtheria
B
2. Pneumonia
C
3. Plague
D
4. Typhoid
Question 56
Logical

The arithmetic mean of the observations 83, 17, 62, 87, 62, 96, 86, 92 and 90 is:

A
79
B
75
C
74
D
85
Question 57
Logical

Which Article of the Constitution of India prevents any child below the age of 14 years from being employed in the factory, mine or hazardous occupation?

A
1. Article 21
B
2. Article 23
C
3. Article 19
D
4. Article 24
Question 58
Logical

If 'W' stands for '÷', 'X' stands for 'x', 'Y' stands for '+' and 'Z' stands for '-', then the resultant of which of the following would be 908?

A
128 X 32 Y 120 Z 64 W 16
B
128 W 32 Z 120 Y 64 X 16
C
128 Y 32 Z 120 X 64 W 16
D
128 Z 32 X 120 Y 64 Z 16
Question 59
GK

Which version of Windows introduced the Start menu?

A
1. Windows 7
B
2. Windows 95
C
3. Windows 10
D
4. Windows XP
Question 60
GK

Samudrayaan, scheduled for 2026, involves which of the following?

A
1. Launching underwater satellites
B
2. Sending scientists 6,000 meters underwater
C
3. Testing ocean-based launch platforms
D
4. Deep-sea mining using robots
Question 61
GK

What happens to magnetic fields when a material becomes superconducting and experiences the Meissner effect?

A
1. Magnetic fields penetrate the material freely.
B
2. Magnetic fields are completely expelled from the interior of the material.
C
3. Magnetic fields are absorbed and stored inside the material.
D
4. Magnetic fields are increased in strength within the material.
Question 62
GK

Which of the following ratios is the greatest?

A
38: 77
B
34: 51
C
27: 76
D
31: 72
Question 63
GK

In a certain code language, 'WIND' is coded as '6482' and 'DOGS' is coded as '3671'. What is the code for 'D' in the given code language?

A
2
B
6
C
3
D
1
Question 64
GK

What happens when you press Ctrl + S while working on a document in computer system?

A
1. Sends the document
B
2. Starts a slide show
C
3. Searches the document
D
4. Saves the current document
Question 65
GK

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 2021 reduced the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points with immediate effect to ________.

A
6.25 per cent
B
5.50 per cent
C
5.25 per cent
D
6.0 per cent
Question 66
GK

If the eight-digit number 43377p08 is divisible by 8, then the maximum value of p is:

A
6
B
7
C
8
D
4
Question 67
GK

In this question, a group of letters is coded by using numbers and symbols as per the table given below and the conditions which follow. Study the given codes and conditions which follows. Letter U M S J P T F E A Code 7 4 @ $ % * 6 2 3 Conditions: 1. If the 1st letter is a vowel and the 3rd letter is a consonant, both to be coded as the code of the consonant. 2. If the 1st and last letters are vowels, both are to be coded as 'N'. 3. If the 2nd and last letters are vowels, their codes are to be inter changed.  What is the correct combination of codes (by following only the applicable condition(s))for the following letters? UJEPA

A
7 $ 2 % 3
B
N $ 2% N
C
N $ 2 % 3
D
7 $ 2 % N
Question 68
GK

Where was the central celebration of Parakram Diwas, held in January 2021, to mark Subhas Chandra Bose's 128th birth anniversary?

A
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, West Bengal
B
Red Fort, New Delhi, Delhi
C
Barabati Fort, Cuttack, Odisha
D
Netaji Bhawan, Kolkata, West Bengal
Question 69
GK

What will come in the place of '?' in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged? $41 ÷ 19 + 448 × 4 - 26 = ?$

A
696
B
691
C
699
D
693
Question 70
GK

Which file format is used for saving MS PowerPoint templates?

A
.potx
B
.ppmx
C
.ppsx
D
.pptx
Question 71
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 962 960 956 950 942 ?

A
936
B
930
C
932
D
934
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 3and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (25, 900, 18) (23, 874, 19)

A
(40, 807, 10)
B
(42, 1176, 14)
C
(30, 1147, 19)
D
(49, 1575, 16)
Question 73
GK

A, B, C, D, R, S and T are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. S sits fourth to the left of C. R sits fourth to the right of A. Only two people sit between C and A when counted from the left of C. D is not an immediate neighbour of R or C. B is not an immediate neighbour of D. Who sits fourth to the right of T?

A
1. A
B
2. C
C
3. S
D
4. R
Question 74
GK

How much will a sum of ₹72,000 become after one year if the interest is compounded half-yearly at 10% per annum compound interest?

A
1. ₹79,510
B
2. ₹78,632
C
3. ₹80,378
D
4. ₹79,380
Question 75
GK

On selling a stool for ₹8,378, the value of gain is 20% more than the value of loss incurred on selling it for ₹1,756. In order to gain 50%, find the selling price (in ₹).

A
7,150
B
7,148
C
7,151
D
7,149
Question 76
GK

What is the temperature of the triple point of water on the Celsius scale?

A
0°C
B
-273.15°C
C
100°C
D
0.01°C
Question 77
GK

D, E, F, G, M, N and O are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. Only E sits between N and M. M sits third to the left of O. G sits to the immediate left of O. D is not an immediate neighbour of M. Who sits third to the left of F?

A
1. M
B
2. N
C
3. E
D
4. D
Question 78
GK

Where was the 2024 Regional World Children's Day commemorated by UNICEF from 15 to 17 November?

A
1. Nairobi, Kenya
B
2. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
C
3. Johannesburg, South Africa
D
4. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Question 79
GK

When were the Municipal Corporations of Calcutta and Bombay established?

A
1919
B
1726
C
1850
D
1882
Question 80
GK

What type of majority is required to pass laws under Articles 2 and 3, as per Article 4(2) in Indian parliament?

A
1. Two-thirds majority
B
2. State ratification
C
3. Special majority
D
4. Simple majority
Question 81
GK

A group of numbers and symbols is coded using letter codes as per the codes given below and the conditions that follow. Study the given codes and conditions and answer the question that follows. Note: If none of the conditions apply, then codes for the respective number/symbol are to be followed directly as given in the table. Number/symbol @ 4 6 9 $ + 3 % # 7 & 5 $ 2 Code L V C M K P B Q Z Y R B U F Conditions: If the first element is a symbol and the last an odd number, the codes for these two (the first and the last elements) are to be interchanged.  If the first element is an odd number and the last an even number, the first and last elements are to be coded as ©. If both second and third elements are perfect squares, the third element is to be coded as the code for the second element.  What will be the code for the following group? + 6 # 5

A
PCCB
B
PCZB
C
BCZP
D
PZZB
Question 82
GK

For what values of b, the quadratic equation $4x^2 + bx + 16 = 0$ has equal real roots?

A
4 and -4
B
16 and -16
C
-4 and -8
D
8 and -8
Question 83
GK

Mohan invested ₹1,320 at 6% per annum simple interest in a bank. What amount (in ₹) will he get after 6 years?

A
1,695.2
B
1,795.2
C
575.2
D
475.2
Question 84
GK

Which of the following is NOT a dimension measured by the Gender Inequality Index (GII)?

A
1. Empowerment
B
2. Access to clean drinking water
C
3. Reproductive health
D
4. Labour market participation
Question 85
GK

Gopal bought 51 books at ₹1,120 per book from one shop and 45 books at ₹920 per book from another. What is the average price (in ₹) he paid per book?

A
1,026.25
B
1,041.25
C
1,036.25
D
1,016.25
Question 86
GK

Under what circumstance can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha before its normal term expires?

A
1. After consulting a joint session of both Houses of Parliament
B
2. When the Supreme Court orders a dissolution
C
3. On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
D
4. Whenever the President wishes, without any conditions
Question 87
GK

The 'Drain of Wealth' theory, which highlighted the economic exploitation of India under British rule, was prominently advocated by whom?

A
1. Dadabhai Naoroji
B
2. Bipin Chandra Pal
C
3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D
4. Lala Lajpat Rai
Question 88
GK

In Windows OS, which of the following actions will permanently delete a file without sending it to the Recycle Bin?

A
1. Press the Delete key
B
2. Press Shift + Delete
C
3. Right-click and select Open
D
4. Rename the file
Question 89
GK

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters area like 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
1. PWR
B
2. JQL
C
3. MTO
D
4. GNJ
Question 90
GK

Which of the following statements regarding the 2024 Delhi Assembly elections are correct? 1. The candidate who won the election with the largest margin belongs to BJP. 2. Parvesh Verma defeated Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi Assembly constituency and was elected as the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. 3. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 22 seats in this election. 4. The Indian National Congress improved its seat tally compared to the previous election.

A
Only 2 and 3
B
Only 1 and 3
C
Only 1 and 4
D
Only 2, 3 and 4
Question 91
GK

The Palk Strait separates India from which of the following countries?

A
1. Maldives
B
2. Sri Lanka
C
3. Bangladesh
D
4. Myanmar
Question 92
GK

In January 2021, which filmmaker received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award?

A
Anurag Kashyap
B
Aparna Sen
C
Ramesh Sippy
D
Shyam Benegal
Question 93
GK

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 8132574, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?

A
2
B
1
C
3
D
4
Question 94
GK

The average weight of 7 boys of a group is 54 kg. When a new boy joined the group, the average weight increased by 2 kg. Find the weight of the new boy.

A
70 kg
B
74 kg
C
72 kg
D
77 kg