RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions
17 Jun 2021 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'CART' is coded as '4268' and 'RISE' is coded as '3527'. What is the code for 'R' in the given code language?
A
2B
6C
7D
3Question 2
Arithmetic
A is married to E. E is the sister of R. R is married to D. D is the only brother of Z. B is the only daughter of R. How is A related to B?
A
Mother's sister's husbandB
Father's sister's husbandC
Mother's sister's fatherD
Mother's brother's wifeQuestion 3
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'HUNT' is coded as '6438' and 'USER' is coded as '5723'. What is the code for 'U' in the given code language?
A
3B
5C
7D
4Question 4
Arithmetic
Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Tiger Triumph - 25, which was conducted in April 2021. It was a bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and the United Kingdom. The Harbour Phase of the exercise was scheduled at Visakhapatnam, while the Sea Phase and HADR operations were conducted off Kakinada. Indian participation included INS Vikrant along with other Army and Air Force contingents. The exercise aimed to develop interoperability and formulate SOPs for a Combined Coordination Centre during joint operations. Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1, 2, 3 and 4B
Only 3 and 4C
Only 2 and 4D
Only 1 and 2Question 5
Arithmetic
In MS Excel, which feature ensures that only a specified portion of the spreadsheet is printed?
A
Page Break PreviewB
Print AreaC
Margin SettingsD
Page OrientationQuestion 6
Arithmetic
Find a single discount equal to three consecutive discounts of 20%, 13% and 20%.
A
44.95%B
42.74%C
48.08%D
44.32%Question 7
Arithmetic
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (NOTE: All numbers are single digit numbers only.) (Left) © © 4 3 5 6 7 # * 1 3 % 9 2 7 5 9 & £ @ 7 * (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?
A
5B
6C
8D
7Question 8
Arithmetic
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (NOTE: All numbers are single digit numbers only.) (Left) @ 9 7 8 2 @ @ 9 3 * 2 6 2 © # 9 & 7 8 9 @ 4 (Right) How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?
A
2B
4C
5D
3Question 9
Arithmetic
What is the median of the following distribution? Class 140-190 190-240 240-290 290-340 340-390 Frequency 23 13 24 25 35
A
301B
278C
290D
304Question 10
Arithmetic
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.) (22, 28, 31) (39, 45, 48)
A
(53, 59, 65)B
(44, 47, 50)C
(17, 20, 26)D
(27, 33, 36)Question 11
Arithmetic
According to CRISIL's Infrastructure Yearbook 2023, what is the total projected infrastructure spending in India over the next seven years?
A
₹160 lakh croreB
₹143 lakh croreC
₹110 lakh croreD
₹95 lakh croreQuestion 12
Arithmetic
If a : b :: b : c; c = 25a and b = 20, find the positive value of c.
A
99B
98C
100D
101Question 13
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: All sparrows are parrots. All parrots are macau. Some sparrows are dove. Conclusions: (I) Some sparrows are macau. (II) Some doves are parrots.
A
Only conclusion (I) followsB
Both conclusions (I) and (II) followC
Only conclusion (II) followsD
Neither conclusion (I) nor conclusion (II) followsQuestion 14
Arithmetic
In January 2021, National Tourism Day was celebrated with which of the following themes?
A
Tourism for Rural RevivalB
Tourism for Inclusive GrowthC
Tourism for Equal ProgressD
Tourism for Sustainable FutureQuestion 15
Arithmetic
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 :: ? #: RWS :: INJ : %
A
# = NGV, % = FLPB
# = UZV, % = FKGC
# = PIV, % = MJUD
# = CDR, % = KJIQuestion 16
Arithmetic
What motion is responsible for the generation of waves in a string?
A
Periodic oscillatory motionB
Rectilinear motionC
Random motionD
Non-accelerating translational motionQuestion 17
Arithmetic
Which of the following is a National Park in Rajasthan?
A
Sundarbans National ParkB
Jim Corbett National ParkC
Kaziranga National ParkD
Ranthambore National ParkQuestion 18
Arithmetic
On simple interest, a certain sum of money amounts to ₹1,250 in 2 years and to ₹2,000 in 4 years. Find the rate of interest per annum.
A
70%B
75%C
85%D
80%Question 19
Arithmetic
Who among the following has the authority to specify an urban area as a 'large urban area' or a 'small urban area' or a 'transitional area' in a state?
A
President of IndiaB
Chief Minister of the StateC
Chief Justice of the State's High CourtD
Governor of the StateQuestion 20
Arithmetic
According to INEP Emissions Gap Report 2024, what annual reduction in emissions is required until 2035 to limit global warming to 1.5°C?
A
10%B
7.5%C
3.5%D
5.5%Question 21
Arithmetic
How do we customise bullets in MS Word?
A
Insert $\rightarrow$ PictureB
Layout $\rightarrow$ MarginsC
Home $\rightarrow$ Bullets $\rightarrow$ Define New BulletD
View $\rightarrow$ ZoomQuestion 22
Arithmetic
Which international entity has partnered with India to launch joint research initiatives aimed at tackling marine plastic litter and developing waste-to-hydrogen technologies?
A
G7 Environment CouncilB
World Economic Forum (WEF)C
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)D
European Union (EU)Question 23
Arithmetic
Where did Max Verstappen clinch his fourth Formula 1 World Championship?
A
AustinB
IndianapolisC
MiamiD
Las VegasQuestion 24
Arithmetic
For a regular polygon, the sum of the interior angles is 50% more than the sum of its exterior angles. Each interior angle of the polygon measures x°. What is the value of x?
A
88B
96C
112D
108Question 25
Arithmetic
Dhiraj starts from Point Y and drives 22 km towards the east. He then takes a right turn, drives 33 km, turns left and drives 25 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 51 km. He takes a left turn, drives 47 km. He then turns left, drives 23 km and stops at Point Z. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point Y again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)
A
5 km towards the northB
5 km towards the eastC
7 km towards the northD
7 km towards the southQuestion 26
Arithmetic
A company produces two products A and B with prices of ₹156 and ₹220, respectively. If 55% of the products sold are A and 45% of the products sold are B. Find the weighted average price?
A
₹169.50B
₹174.60C
₹184.80D
₹165.30Question 27
Arithmetic
Who was the skipper of the Mumbai Indians team that won the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2021 title?
A
Harmanpreet KaurB
Mithali RajC
Jhulan GoswamiD
Smriti MandhanaQuestion 28
Arithmetic
Seven boxes, D, E, F, G, S, T and U, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept below T. Only one box is kept above U. Only one box is kept between U and D. G is kept immediately above S. F is kept at some place below E. How many boxes are kept between E and G?
A
TwoB
OneC
FourD
ThreeQuestion 29
Logical
The population of a town in 1930 was 3,48,000. If its population increased in two successive decades by 95% in each decade, the population of the town in 1950 was:
A
13,23,273B
13,23,270C
13,23,267D
13,23,272Question 30
Logical
Which Princely State had a representative assembly from as early as 1881?
A
PatialaB
GwaliorC
MysoreD
HyderabadQuestion 31
Logical
A, B, C, D, R, S and T are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table.T sits to the immediate right of D. Only three people sit between T and S when counted from the left of T. Only three people sit between D and C. A sits to the immediate right of R. How many people sit between B and R when counted from the left of R?
A
FourB
TwoC
OneD
ThreeQuestion 32
Logical
Three persons X, Y, and Z started a business with their shares in the ratio 3: 4:10. After 6 months, Y withdrew his 50% share, while Z withdrew his 40% share 9 months prior to completion of the year. If the total profit at the end of the year is ₹23,400, find the share of Z (in ₹) in the profit.
A
12,600B
12,366C
12,510D
12,559Question 33
Logical
If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 7648135, then what will the difference between the digits that are second from the left and second from the right in the new number thus formed be?
A
-1B
-2C
0D
1Question 34
Logical
The title name 'Rani Gaidinliu' was given to the Naga revolt leader Gaidinliu Pamei by which political leader?
A
Sarojini NaiduB
Mahatma GandhiC
Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelD
Jawaharlal NehruQuestion 35
Logical
A solid hemisphere has a radius of 16 cm. Find its total surface area.
A
$764\pi$ cm$^2$B
$760\pi$ cm$^2$C
$761\pi$ cm$^2$D
$768\pi$ cm$^2$Question 36
Logical
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 2 9 23 51 107 ?
A
221B
214C
224D
219Question 37
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
RP - AUB
IG - RLC
BZ - KFD
NL - WQQuestion 38
Logical
What is the maximum imprisonment term that a Chief Judicial Magistrate can award?
A
7 yearsB
10 yearsC
Life imprisonmentD
3 yearsQuestion 39
Logical
The largest monolithic rock structure in the world, the Kailasa Temple, is situated in which of the following caves?
A
Junagadh cavesB
Bagh cavesC
Ellora cavesD
Ajanta cavesQuestion 40
Logical
If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 7526318, what will be the difference between the highest and lowest digits in the number thus formed?
A
9B
8C
6D
7Question 41
Logical
If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 7235614, then which of the following digits will be second from the left?
A
2B
4C
0D
7Question 42
Logical
Which aircraft's midlife upgrade is a highlight at DRDO's outdoor display in Aero India 2021?
A
DornierB
JaguarC
TejasD
Sukhoi-30Question 43
Logical
Nick, Kevin, and Joe can finish a certain piece of work in 3, 9, and 27 days respectively. All three of them started the work together. Nick left after working for 1 day, and Kevin left 2 days before the work was completed. Find the total number of days taken to complete the work.
A
7B
5C
4D
6Question 44
Logical
The mode of the observations 8, 7, 4, 7, 9, 4, 5, 4, 7, 2, 4, 5, 8, 5, 4 and 5 is:
A
8B
7C
2D
4Question 45
Logical
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Supreme Court's ruling in 'Urmila Dixit vs Sunil Sharan Dixit (January 2021)' related to the interpretation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007?
A
The Supreme Court ruled that a gift deed without a written maintenance clause can never be cancelled.B
Section 23 of the Act allows the tribunals to cancel a property transfer if basic amenities are not provided.C
The Court held that tribunals under the 2007 Act cannot order possession to be transferred to senior citizens.D
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court.Question 46
Logical
Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 7 : 13, and their LCM is 3094. Their HCF is ____.
A
17B
20C
9D
18Question 47
Logical
HT 17 is related to GQ 6 in a certain way. In the same way, LX 9 is related to KU -2. To which of the given options is QR 6 related, following the same logic?
A
QR -7B
PQ -5C
PO -5D
QQ -7Question 48
Logical
CMOS, often associated with storing system configuration, stands for:
A
Configurable Modular Operating SoftwareB
Computerised Main Operating SystemC
Complementary Metal-Oxide SemiconductorD
Central Memory Output SystemQuestion 49
Logical
Which of the following Directive Principles is mentioned in Article 43B of the Constitution of India?
A
Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandryB
Promotion of co-operative societiesC
Uniform civil code for the citizensD
Equal justice and free legal aidQuestion 50
Logical
Govind bought two items at a total cost of ₹4,800. He sold one item at 34% profit and the other at 10% loss. If Govind sold both the items together for ₹5,442, then what is the difference between the cost price (in ₹) of both the items?
A
350B
300C
275D
325Question 51
Logical
A bank offers 1.1% compound interest per annum calculated on a half-yearly basis. A customer deposits ₹7,745 each on 1 January and 1 July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is ____. (Rounded up to the 2 decimal places.)
A
₹121.87B
₹128.03C
₹131.93D
₹109.99Question 52
Logical
Which Indian state's/Union Territory's government has announced its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 to reduce air pollution in the region?
A
Uttar PradeshB
DelhiC
AssamD
ChandigarhQuestion 53
Logical
Which secret society founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar promoted armed revolution against the British rule?
A
Abhinav BharatB
Anushilan SamitiC
Hindustan Socialist Republican AssociationD
Ghadar PartyQuestion 54
Logical
Which of the following numbers is divisible by 41?
A
9430B
9879C
9249D
10113Question 55
Logical
Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept below B. Only two boxes are kept between B and A. Only C is kept immediately above E. D is kept at some place below F and at some place above G. How many boxes are kept above F?
A
FourB
TwoC
ThreeD
OneQuestion 56
Logical
The sum of two positive numbers x and y (where x > y) is 15 and their product is 36. Find the difference between the number x and y.
A
10B
9C
12D
8Question 57
Logical
What is the name of the pillared hall at the front of a Hindu temple where devotees gather?
A
AntaralaB
MandapaC
GarbhagrihaD
AmalakaQuestion 58
Logical
A train P going at the speed of 78 km/hr completely passes train Q of length 120 m, going in the same direction on parallel tracks, at 62 km/hr, in 4.5 minutes. How much time (in seconds) will P take to cross completely train R of length 245 m, going at 81 km/hr in the opposite direction?
A
49B
28C
30D
15Question 59
GK
Between 2013-14 and 2022-23, how many Indians escaped multidimensional poverty, according to NITI Aayog?
A
30.5 croreB
24.82 croreC
18.2 croreD
12.5 croreQuestion 60
GK
A vendor sells 8, 12, 10, 14, and 6 mangoes over five days. What is the average number of mangoes sold per day?
A
8B
14C
12D
10Question 61
GK
Which enzyme, secreted by the chief cells of the stomach, is crucial for initiating the digestion of proteins?
A
AmylaseB
Gastric lipaseC
Pepsinogen (converted to pepsin)D
Trypsinogen (converted to trypsin)Question 62
GK
What is the full form of CD, commonly used in storage devices?
A
Compact DiscB
Circuit DriveC
Compact DataD
Computer DiskQuestion 63
GK
Who is the Chairperson of Lokpal as of April 2021 in India?
A
Justice Sanjay YadavB
Justice Ritu Raj AwasthiC
Justice L Narayana SwamyD
Justice Ajay Manik Rao KhanwilkarQuestion 64
GK
Among the following cities, which is closest to the Prime Meridian?
A
AhmedabadB
AgartalaC
DelhiD
KanyakumariQuestion 65
GK
A, B and C alone can do a piece of work in 5, 55 and 66 days, respectively. They all started the work together, but A left after 4 days. In how many days was the whole work completed?
A
7B
3C
2D
6Question 66
GK
Namita travels a certain distance at a speed of 88 km/hr and double the earlier distance at 16 km/hr. She then returns to the starting point through the same route. If her average speed for the entire journey is 33 km/hr, then what is her speed (in km/hr) for the return journey?
A
64B
65.4C
66D
71.2Question 67
GK
Mr. Wax starts from Point A and drives 14 km towards the north. He then takes a right turn, drives 9 km, turns right and drives 7 km. He then takes a left turn, drives 3 km, turns right and drives 11 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 15 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 4 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and in which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified)
A
3 km to the eastB
2 km to the westC
4 km to the westD
5 km to the eastQuestion 68
GK
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. RLY TNS VPM XRG ?
A
ZTZB
ZUZC
ZTAD
ZUAQuestion 69
GK
As per the Global Gender Gap Report, 2024, what percentage of the gender gap has India closed?
A
64.1%B
66.3%C
62.5%D
60.1%Question 70
GK
What is the major reason behind higher road density in Kerala compared to Rajasthan?
A
Higher Gross Domestic ProductsB
Availability of landC
Topography and population densityD
Mineral distributionQuestion 71
GK
Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, is located on which island?
A
Car Nicobar IslandB
Great Nicobar IslandC
Nancowry IslandD
Little Nicobar IslandQuestion 72
GK
How does the President of India exercise his/her executive functions with respect to decision-making?
A
The President acts independently of the Union Government for foreign affairs.B
The President acts entirely on his own absolute discretion.C
The President can repeatedly ask for reconsideration of any ministerial decision until satisfied.D
The President considers the advice of the Prime Minister and the Union council of ministers.Question 73
GK
The cost of 8 pens and 2 pencils is ₹96 and the cost of 4 pens and 7 pencils ₹72. The cost of 2 pens and 8 pencils is:
A
₹53B
₹55C
₹54D
₹56Question 74
GK
VH 14 is related to YJ 7 in a certain way. In the same way, PI 18 is related to SK 11. To which of the given options is SU 4 related, following the same logic?
A
NT -7B
MR -9C
XR -5D
VW -3Question 75
GK
What was Ashoka's relation to Bindusara?
A
BrotherB
Brother-in-lawC
GrandsonD
SonQuestion 76
GK
In a regular polygon with n sides, the sum of the interior angles is 1800°. What is the number of sides (n) of the polygon?
A
14B
10C
12D
16Question 77
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 211, 198, 175, 142, 99, ?
A
56B
47C
57D
46Question 78
GK
Which of the following is a part of the secondary sector in India?
A
FishingB
FarmingC
Weaving cotton fabricD
TeachingQuestion 79
GK
Harishena was the court poet of:
A
Chandragupta IB
SkandaguptaC
SamudraguptaD
Chandragupta IIQuestion 80
GK
Not all regions in India equally benefited from the Green Revolution. Which of the following states was least impacted by the first phase of the Green Revolution?
A
OrissaB
PunjabC
HaryanaD
Uttar PradeshQuestion 81
GK
Which of the following medicines discovered by Paul Ehrlich became the first successful treatment for syphilis?
A
PenicillinB
ErythromycinC
ProntosilD
SalvarsanQuestion 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 is the letter-cluster pair that 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
EF - CDB
CD - ABC
NP - RLD
IJ - GHQuestion 83
GK
A retailer allows a 22% discount on the marked price. What should be the marked price (in ₹) of an item whose cost price is ₹546, in order to make a profit of 60%?
A
1,122B
1,120C
1,118D
1,123Question 84
GK
Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2021 for her contribution in which field?
A
ArtsB
MedicineC
Public AffairsD
SportsQuestion 85
GK
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 :: ? #: HNV :: GVO: %
A
# = FNW, % = QHTB
# = DNU, % = JHSC
# = DMU, % = SWTD
# = FMU, % = IWPQuestion 86
GK
A person saves 30% of his income. If his expenditure is ₹840, then his income (in ₹) is:
A
1,240B
588C
252D
1,200Question 87
GK
In a certain code language, 'SING' is coded as '9137' and 'TURN' is coded as '8496'. What is the code for 'N' in the given code language?
A
9B
7C
3D
6Question 88
GK
If 1 is added to each even digit and 2 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 37246895, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?
A
FourB
ThreeC
OneD
TwoQuestion 89
GK
In the context of Local Area Networks (LANs), what is the primary purpose of a MAC (Media Access Control) address?
A
To specify the network protocol being used for communicationB
To uniquely identify a network interface controller (NIC) at the data link layerC
To define the physical layout and cabling of the networkD
To provide a logical address for network routingQuestion 90
GK
Which of the following are the key factors that are favourable for India for making it a key destination for foreign investments? 1. India's robust economic fundamentals 2. Ongoing structural reforms 3. Decreasing consumer market position
A
2 and 3 onlyB
1 and 2 onlyC
All 1, 2, and 3D
1 and 3 onlyQuestion 91
GK
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 815 497 460 637 147 (Right) (Example- 697 - First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.) What will be the resultant if the second digit of the highest number is subtracted from the third digit of the lowest number?
A
7B
9C
6D
5Question 92
GK
If the discriminant of quadratic equation is negative, then the roots are:
A
real and distinctB
complex conjugatesC
real and equalD
real and negativeQuestion 93
GK
Ansh, Kautuk, Swati, Vansh, Navya, Deepak and Rani are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre. Kautuk sits second to the right of Swati. Vansh sits to the immediate left of Ansh. Ansh sits second to the left of Swati. Navya sits third to the right of Rani. Who sits third to the left of Deepak?
A
RaniB
NavyaC
AnshD
VanshQuestion 94
GK
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. E lives on an even numbered floor but not 4. The sum of floors on which E and F live is 9. Only 3 people live between C and A. The sum of floors on which B and A live is 3. How many people live above B?
A
1B
3C
4D
2Question 95
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? RUW PSU NQS LOQ ?
A
JMOB
JMPC
JNPD
JNO