RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

14 Aug 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1

Arithmetic

Market control under Alauddin Khilji aimed mainly to _________

patronise artisan guilds

encourage foreign trade

promote luxury crafts and goods

check price inflation for army provisions

Question 2

Arithmetic

Which natural feature divides the Lakshadweep islands into two broad parts?

Equator

Nine Degree Channel

Ten Degree Channel

Tropic of Cancer

Question 3

Arithmetic

In which of the following Indian states is the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve located?

Tamil Nadu

West Bengal

Assam

Odisha

Question 4

Arithmetic

Who was the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?

Sushil Kumar

PT Usha

Leander Paes

Milkha Singh

Question 5

Arithmetic

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of tribal settlements in India?

Modern infrastructure and transportation

Skyscrapers

Planned city layouts

Scattered or linear village pattern in forested or hilly areas

Question 6

Arithmetic

Which state leads the fiscal health index 2021 with a top score of 67.8?

Telangana

Odisha

Maharashtra

Chhattisgarh

Question 7

Arithmetic

Who has the power to give directions to the State Government to ensure compliance with Union laws?

Prime Minister of India

Parliament of India

Supreme Court of India

President of India

Question 8

Arithmetic

In June 2021, a 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' was performed after 270 years at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, located in which Indian State?

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Kerala

Andhra Pradesh

Question 9

Arithmetic

Under guidance of which of the following organisations were the civil defence mock drills conducted under Operation Shield in Haryana in May 2021?

Election Commission of India

National Disaster Management Authority

Ministry of Defence

Union Ministry of Home Affairs

Question 10

Arithmetic

What is the maximum strength of members in a State Legislative Assembly as per the Constitution of India?

475

450

435

500

Question 11

Arithmetic

Which of the following infrastructure initiatives is associated with urban development in India?

RURBAN Mission

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan

Managed Services Provider Scheme

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation

Question 12

Arithmetic

Which is the first State where India's first organic fish cluster was launched by the Central Government?

Assam

Mizoram

Sikkim

Meghalaya

Question 13

Arithmetic

What does the abbreviation ASCII stand for?

Advanced Secure Communication Interface

Analog Signal Coding Interface Index

Automated System for Computer Integrated Information

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

Question 14

Arithmetic

Which of the following is a traditional folk painting style from Bihar?

Warli

Pattachitra

Kalamkari

Madhubani

Question 15

Arithmetic

In March 2021, ISRO advanced in developing which engine for LVM3?

Electric jet engine

Turbo plasma engine

Semicryogenic engine

Liquid booster

Question 16

Arithmetic

Which indigenous radar system, developed by DRDO in 2021, is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Tejas Mk1A aircraft?

Revathi

Bharani Mk I

Uttam AESA

Aslesha Mk I

Question 17

Arithmetic

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by which water body?

Gulf of Mannar

Nine Degree Channel

Ten Degree Channel

Duncan Passage

Question 18

Arithmetic

As per the 2021 Human Development Index (HDI) report, what is India's HDI value for 2023 that places it in the medium human development category?

0.496

0.721

0.685

0.81

Question 19

Arithmetic

Why is infrastructure referred to as a 'universal intermediate'?

It is the most profitable sector.

It is universally available in every country.

It is used in the production of nearly all goods and services.

It connects urban and rural areas.

Question 20

Arithmetic

In the April 2021 International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup, in which shooting event did Saurabh Chaudhary win a bronze medal?

50 m Rifle 3 Positions

25 m Rapid Fire Pistol

Skeet Shooting

10 m Air Pistol

Question 21

Arithmetic

The reservation of seats in Panchayats for SCs/STs and women comes under which Article?

Article 243E

Article 243A

Article 243D

Article 243B

Question 22

Arithmetic

On 1 May 2021, the Election Commission of India has launched how many major initiatives to improve the accuracy of voter list and ease the voting process?

Question 23

Arithmetic

What does the 'Ctrl + V' shortcut key do?

It pastes the copied text or files.

It copies the selected text or files.

It cuts the selected text or files.

It saves the current document.

Question 24

Arithmetic

Who is considered unemployed under the Usual Status (US) measure?

Someone working only one day a week

Someone retired from work

Someone not working but seeking work over a long period

Someone working part-time

Question 25

Arithmetic

The Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP), is a key sub-scheme under_______.

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Question 26

Arithmetic

What happens to tectonic plates at divergent boundaries?

They stay in one place.

They move away from each other.

They slide past one another.

They move towards each other.

Question 27

Logical

The term gomat in the Rigveda refers to which of the following?

A warrior

A priest

A wealthy person

A milkmaid

Question 28

Logical

Which two parties signed a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) in May 2021 to deepen digital and economic cooperation?

United States and Japan

European Union and Singapore

China and South Korea

India and Australia

Question 29

Logical

In which of the following regions did Rani Avantibai Lodhi of Ramgarh raise and lead an army of four thousand against the British, who had taken over the administration of her state?

North-Eastern regions of Rajasthan

Lucknow and Kanpur

The region of Awadh

Mandla region of Madhya Pradesh

Question 30

Logical

Which of the following correctly represents the function of dietary fibre in the human diet?

Increases cholesterol

Helps build muscle

Aids digestion

Provides energy

Question 31

Logical

In April 2021, India developed two (Human Papillomavirus test) HPV testing kits for the diagnosis of which type of cancer?

Brain cancer

Prostate cancer

Blood cancer

Cervical cancer

Question 32

Logical

In 1869, who is credited with publishing the first widely recognized version of the periodic table?

John Alexander Newlands

Dmitri Mendeleev

Johann Dobereiner

Lothar Meyer

Question 33

Logical

Who were members of the States Reorganisation Commission formed in 1953?

HN Kunzru, KM Panikkar, Fazl Ali

Nehru, Ambedkar, Azad

Rajaji, Nehru, Bose

Rajendra Prasad, Patel, Rajaji

Question 34

Logical

Which of the following European powers was the first to arrive in India by sea route?

French

Portuguese

Dutch

English

Question 35

Logical

Which of the following tribes is mainly found in the north-eastern part of India?

Gonds

Nagas

Santhals

Bhils

Question 36

Logical

Rishi bought some pens at the rate of ₹180/dozen. He sold them for ₹21 each. His profit percentage is _________%.

Question 37

Logical

Evaluate: $(-9) - (-60) \div (-10) + (-4) \times 7$

-42

-43

-45

-46

Question 38

Logical

A sum of ₹10,00,000 amounts to ₹10,92,727 in 3 years at a certain rate of interest per annum, compounded annually. The rate of interest per annum is:

Question 39

Logical

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 79 and the third number is 135. Find the average of the remaining two numbers.

214

181

182

215

Question 40

Logical

In an election between two candidates, 80% of the registered voters cast their vote and 2% of the votes polled were found invalid. The winning candidate got 52% of the valid votes and won the election by a margin of 1568 votes. How many voters were registered?

49999

50002

50000

49997

Question 41

Logical

If the 6-digit number N37M01 is divisible by 11, then which of the options below can give a possible correct relation between M and N?

M = N

M - N = 1

M - N = 3

M + N = -3

Question 42

Logical

The product of the LCM and HCF of two numbers is 150. The difference of the two numbers is 5. Find the numbers.

15, 10

15, 20

20, 25

30, 25

Question 43

Logical

A number, when increased by 70%, gives 3570. The number is:

2100

6300

1050

4200

Question 44

Logical

If 2 times a son's age is added to his father's age, the sum is 42 years. If 2.2 times the father's age is added to the son's age, the sum is 89 years. What is the father's age (in years)?

Question 45

Logical

Sapna invested ₹21,600 on simple interest, partly at 14% per annum and partly at 4% per annum. If she earns equal interests from the two investments after 6 years, then find the sum invested at 14% per annum (in ₹).

4,798

4,800

4,801

4,802

Question 46

Logical

Two pipes can fill a cistern, individually, in 33 minutes and 22 minutes, respectively. There is a pipe located at the bottom of the cistern to empty it. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously, then the empty cistern gets filled in 18 minutes. How long will the pipe at the bottom of the tank take to empty the completely filled cistern if no other pipe is then open?

99 minutes

49.5 minutes

79 minutes

39.5 minutes

Question 47

Logical

A dealer marks his goods at 40% above the cost price and allows a discount of 45%. What would be his loss percentage?

23%

24%

18%

Question 48

Logical

An article is sold at a profit of 54%. If the cost price is increased by ₹75 and the selling price is reduced by ₹66, then the profit would be 40.8%. What is the original cost price (in) of the article?

1,400

1,500

1,000

1,300

Question 49

Logical

If 69% of first number is equal to four-fifths of second number, what is the ratio of first number to the second number?

80 : 69

76 : 64

84 : 71

79 : 68

Question 50

Logical

A man walks to a viewpoint and returns to the starting point by his car maintaining constant speed and thus, takes a total time of 4 hours 15 minutes. He would have gained 4 hours by driving both ways. How long would it have taken for him to walk both ways with the same walking speed?

9 hours 30 minutes

8 hours 45 minutes

8 hours 15 minutes

7 hours 15 minutes

Question 51

Logical

The average of first 168 even numbers is

170

168.5

169

169.5

Question 52

Logical

The length of each of the two equal sides of an isosceles triangle is 85 cm and the length of its base is 72 cm. The area (in $cm^2$) of the triangle is:

2772

2756

2784

2767

Question 53

A pair of shoes is sold by a retailer at a 20% discount on the marked price, but the retailer still makes a 28% profit on the cost price. What is the ratio of the marked price to the cost price of the shoes?

8 : 5

7 : 4

3 : 5

9 : 7

Question 54

Find the perimeter of a rectangle whose length and breadth are 5 cm and 8 cm.

20 cm

26 cm

39 cm

13 cm

Question 55

Neha, Rajat and Avinash invested ₹1,210, ₹1,650 and ₹1,300, respectively to start a business. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,200, what is Avinash's share of the profit?

₹374

₹377

₹375

₹376

Question 56

The number 769501 is divisible by which of the following?

105

Question 57

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 22?

65,80,350

64,67,614

61,36,901

71,32,950

Question 58

In covering a distance of 96 km, Anmol takes 6 hours more than Nikhil. If Anmol doubles his speed, then he would take 2 hours less than Nikhil. Anmol's speed is:

12 km/hr

6 km/hr

2 km/hr

16 km/hr

Question 59

₹73,500 were divided among A, B and C such that 6 times the share of A = 9 times the share of B = 2 times the share of C. Find the share of A.

₹15,648

₹15,570

₹15,750

₹15,848

Question 60

A solid cuboid with dimensions 24 cm x 16 cm x 10 cm is melted to form smaller solid cubes with sides of length 4 cm. Determine the number of cubes formed.

Question 61

The sum of the squares of two consecutive even natural numbers is 2740. The sum of the numbers is:

Question 62

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 lakes are ponds. All ponds are rivers. Conclusions: (I): All lakes are rivers. (II): All rivers are ponds.

Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Both Conclusions I and II follow

Only Conclusion I follows

Only Conclusion II follows

Question 63

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.)

JM-DH

HK-BF

OR-IN

MP-GK

Question 64

RBNH is related to KUGA in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, PZLF is related to ISEY. To which of the given options is UEQK related, following the same logic?

NXJD

NXDJ

NDXJ

NDFR

Question 65

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 2 12 32 62 102 ?

155

156

152

150

Question 66

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 3 3 4 6 9 ?

Question 67

If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 72518643, then what will be the difference between the first and the last digit in the number thus formed?

Question 68

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? CNQ EPS GRU ITW ?

KVY

JUX

JVY

KUX

Question 69

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 15, 30, 60, 120, ?, 480

220

240

260

280

Question 70

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.)

PT-WR

RV-YT

KO-RM

BF-IC

Question 71

Hitesh starts from Point A and drives 9 km towards East. He then takes a left turn, drives 4 km, turns left and drives 11 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 2 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.)

3 km to South

2 km to North

3 km to North

2 km to South

Question 72

YUWT is related to UQSP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, OKMJ is related to KGIF. To which of the following is LHJG related, following the same logic?

HDEC

HCEC

HEEF

HDFC

Question 73

Seven boxes F, G, H, M, N, O and P are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept above G. Only one box is kept between F and G. Only three boxes are kept between F and N. N is kept at some place above G. O is kept immediately below N. M is kept at one of the places above P. H is not kept immediately above or below F. Which box is kept at the lowermost position?

Question 74

In a certain code language, 'HUGE' is coded as '4627' and 'GIRL' is coded as '1365'. What is the code for 'G' in the given code language?

Question 75

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? FDS 43 HGO 32 JJK 21 ? NPC-1

LKM 12

LMG 11

LMG 10

LMM 14

Question 76

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.) (28, 336, 4) (19, 285, 5)

(17, 265, 5)

(21, 341, 7)

(23, 414, 6)

(24, 298, 4)

Question 77

A, B, C, D, Q, R and S are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. Only two people sit between A and R, when counted from the right of A. Only two people sit between R and D. Only three people sit between A and B. C sits to the immediate left of Q. Who sits third to the left of S?

Question 78

Seven boxes F, G, H, I, K, L and O are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept between O and K. Only G is kept above L. No box is kept below K. F is kept at some place below H but at some place above I. Which box is kept third above I?

Question 79

1 is subtracted from each even digit of the number 95423671. Find the number of digits that are repeated more than once in the new number formed.

None

One

Two

Three

Question 80

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 817 708 290 322 720 (Right) (Example- 697 - First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.) If all the numbers are arranged in descending order, the position(s) of how many numbers will remain unchanged?

Two

Four

None

One

Question 81

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.)

IMQ

NRV

KOS

MOU

Question 82

Six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting in a straight line, facing north. Q is an immediate neighbour of S and T. U sits to the immediate right of R. P sits third to the left of T. Neither S nor T sit on any of the extreme ends. Who sits at the extreme left end?

Question 83

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. SOAL - ASOL - LAOS MUGS - GMUS - SGUM

ZOAL - AZOL - OALZ

BOND - BNOD - DNOB

RAIN - IRAN - NIAR

WIPE - IWPE - EIPW

Question 84

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 427 615 253 961 743 (Right) (Example- 697 - First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.) If all the numbers are arranged in ascending order, the position(s) of how many numbers will remain unchanged?

Question 85

A is the mother of G. G is the mother of D. D is the son of H. R is the father of H. How is A related to R?

Wife's sister

Son's wife's sister

Son's wife's mother

Wife's mother

Question 86

Satwik starts from Point A and drives 7 km towards east. He then takes a left turn, drives 4 km, turns right and drives 6 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 4 km. He takes a final right 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.)

13 km towards west

13 km towards east

10 km towards west

10 km towards north

Question 87

Each of the digits in the number 4385612 is arranged in the ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

Two

None

One

Three

Question 88

In a certain code language, 'YOUR' is coded as '2467' and 'OPEN' is coded as '1536'. What is the code for 'O' in that language?

Question 89

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: All games are levers. All levers are drums. Conclusions: (I) Some drums are levers. (II) All games are drums.

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Only conclusion (II) follows.

Only conclusion (I) follows.