RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

19 Jun 2021 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Arithmetic

Which of the following is a unit of the dimension 'length'?

A
Joule
B
Metre
C
Ampere
D
Kilogram
Question 2
Arithmetic

KX 3 is related to OV -9 in a certain way. In the same way, IR 11 is related to MP -1. To which of the given options is JG -2 related, following the same logic?

A
NE -14
B
OE -14
C
OF -13
D
NF -15
Question 3
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 on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (36, 27, 41) (45, 36, 50)

A
(74, 65, 89)
B
 (53, 44, 58)  
C
(28, 19, 43)
D
(61, 52, 56)
Question 4
Arithmetic

Which of the following features is NOT typical of the Thar Desert?

A
Shifting dunes
B
Inland drainage
C
Oases
D
Dense evergreen forests
Question 5
Arithmetic

The Red Shirt Movement, also known as Khudai Khidmatgar, was led by which Indian freedom fighter in the North-West Frontier Province?

A
Subhas Chandra Bose
B
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
C
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D
Madan Mohan Malviya
Question 6
Arithmetic

How does the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts differ from that of the Supreme Court?

A
High Courts can issue writs only against state governments, not the Centre.
B
High Courts can issue writs for purposes beyond Fundamental Rights, unlike the Supreme Court.
C
High Courts can issue writs only in appellate cases, not in original jurisdiction.
D
High Courts require prior approval from the Supreme Court before issuing writs.
Question 7
Arithmetic

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

A
Y
B
T
C
U
D
R
Question 8
Arithmetic

Which keyboard shortcut is used to copy selected text in MS Word 365?

A
Ctrl + V
B
Ctrl + C
C
Ctrl + X
D
Ctrl + Z
Question 9
Arithmetic

If the third proportional of 40 and Z is 10, then what is the positive value of Z?

A
21
B
19
C
20
D
17
Question 10
Arithmetic

In a certain code language, 'LOST' is coded as '6832' and 'SALT' is coded as '2136'. What is the code for 'A' in the given code language?

A
3
B
6
C
1
D
2
Question 11
Arithmetic

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?   1514 1513 1517 1508 1524 ?

A
1478
B
1499
C
1476
D
1474
Question 12
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 pulse are rice. All rice are wheat. All wheat are corn. Conclusions: (I) All pulse are corn. (II) Some corn are rice.

A
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
B
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
C
Only conclusion (II) follows
D
Only conclusion (I) follows
Question 13
Arithmetic

If 3 is added to each even digit and 2 is added to each odd digit in the number 413257, what will be the sum of the first and last digits in the new number thus formed?

A
14
B
12
C
10
D
16
Question 14
Arithmetic

If the selling price of a bed is 2-times of initial, then the profit is 8-times of initial. Find the initial profit percentage (in %).

A
300
B
400
C
25
D
16.67
Question 15
Arithmetic

Mr. Becks starts from Point A and drives 9 km towards the East. He then takes a right turn, drives 16 km, turns right and drives 28 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 21 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 19 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 degrees turns only unless specified.)

A
5 km to the South
B
3 km to the North
C
7 km to the South
D
1 km to the North
Question 16
Arithmetic

Who were the 'Rajukas' during the Mauryan period?

A
Provincial officials
B
Militias
C
Craftsmen
D
Army administrators
Question 17
Arithmetic

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? HKP22 ILQ31 JMR40 KNS49?

A
LOT59
B
 LOS59
C
LOT58
D
LOS58
Question 18
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 an odd numbered floor but not 3. The sum of floors on which B and D live is 7. E lives immediately below F. C lives on the top floor. How many people live above E?

A
2
B
4
C
3
D
1
Question 19
Arithmetic

Consider the following statements regarding Operation Brahma, launched in March 2021. The operation was launched by the Government of India to assist Myanmar and Thailand after a major earthquake. Indian Navy ships Satpura and Savitri from the Eastern Naval Command sailed for Yangon with relief material. The Indian Army deployed a 118-member medical task force from the Shatrujeet Brigade as part of the relief efforts. A 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre was set up by the Indian Army in Thailand for trauma and emergency care. Which of the above statements are correct?

A
Only 1 and 4
B
Only 2 and 3
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
Only 1, 2 and 3
Question 20
Arithmetic

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?   SPM 8, TQN 14, URO 20, VSP 26, ?

A
WQM 30
B
XPM 30
C
WTQ 32
D
XRN 32
Question 21
Arithmetic

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the following equation correct? (Note: The entire number should be interchanged and not individual digits of a given number.) $24 \times 3 + (32 \div 4) - 10 \times 8 + 26 = 196$

A
4 and 8
B
3 and 8
C
 26 and 24
D
24 and 32
Question 22
Arithmetic

A group of people consists of men, women and children. Among them, 20% are men, 30% are women and the rest are children, and their average weights are 50 kg, 40 kg and 30 kg, respectively. The average weight of the group (in kg) is:

A
37
B
36
C
34
D
35
Question 23
Arithmetic

Hiromi Kawakami's speculative fiction novel, shortlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize, is titled:

A
Strange Weather in Tokyo
B
The Nakano Thrift Shop
C
  Under the Eye of the Big Bird
D
The Ten Loves of Nishino
Question 24
Arithmetic

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 44?

A
3379
B
2967
C
3550
D
3344
Question 25
Arithmetic

A water tank can be filled in 19 minutes by using 39 pipes of the same capacity. In how many minutes (rounded off to two decimal places) will the water tank be filled if we use 23 pipes of the same capacity as above?

A
24.73
B
32.22
C
27.49
D
37.03
Question 26
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 $ 4 2 2 7 4 1 8 € 6 9 3 £ 3 £ 9 @ % 9 # £ (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
1
C
2
D
4
Question 27
Arithmetic

Kalpana and Sudha got 656 and 697 marks, respectively, in the same examination. If Kalpana scored 32% marks, then what is the percentage of marks scored by Sudha?

A
32%
B
35%
C
34%
D
37%
Question 28
Arithmetic

The sides of a triangle are 109 cm, 171 cm, and 100 cm. What is the length (in cm) of its altitude corresponding to the side with a length of 171 cm?

A
94
B
49
C
60
D
82
Question 29
Arithmetic

According to World Bank's State of Social Protection Report 2021, as of 2022, how many people in low- and middle-income countries lacked adequate social protection coverage?

A
04 billion
B
02 billion
C
05 billion
D
03 billion
Question 30
Logical

What is the median of the following data? 15, 70, 34, 37, 25, 36, 74, 36, 54, 78, 33

A
37
B
36
C
35.5
D
2. 4
Question 31
Logical

The average of first 17 multiples of 13 is:

A
127
B
137
C
117
D
128
Question 32
Logical

If $a + b = 50$, and $a - b = 21$, find the value of $(a + b)^2$.

A
2466
B
2500
C
2504
D
2456
Question 33
Logical

Privatisation can be partial, involving minority shareholding by the private sector. What is the government's shareholding threshold in a PSU for it to be considered privatised?

A
51%
B
More than 50%
C
75%
D
Less than 51%
Question 34
Logical

Skill development became crucial in aligning the workforce with economic needs. Which flagship program was launched in 2015 to improve employability through skill training?

A
Kaushal Bharat
B
Skill India Mission
C
Digital Literacy Program
D
Ujjwala Yojana
Question 35
Logical

What does PCB stand for in electronics?

A
Power Circuit Board
B
Personal Control Board
C
Portable Control Base
D
Printed Circuit Board
Question 36
Logical

Which of the following letter-cluster 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 ::? #: OSR :: JNM: %

A
# = ROU, % = GKQ
B
# = IUU, % = GBQ
C
# = RVU, % = GKJ   
D
  # = UQU, % = GOZ
Question 37
Logical

What is the range of the Hansa NG trainer aircraft launched in 2021?

A
1,000 nautical miles
B
800 nautical miles
C
620 nautical miles
D
400 nautical miles
Question 38
Logical

The Ajanta caves have been mentioned in the accounts of which of the following travellers?

A
Ibn-Battuta
B
Hiuen Tsang
C
Domingo Paes
D
Megasthenes
Question 39
Logical

Which of the following is the greatest number that divides 137 and 198 and leaves 7 and 3 as respective remainders?

A
67
B
68
C
65
D
71
Question 40
Logical

An article's cost price is ₹300, and the marked price is mentioned as ₹1,032. What is the profit percentage of the seller if he sells it by allowing a discount of 50% on the marked price?

A
69%
B
73%
C
70%
D
72%
Question 41
Logical

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 514 414 422 875 167 (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 second digit of the lowest number?

A
-2
B
2
C
-1
D
0
Question 42
Logical

If 14, 7, 12, and y are in proportion, then the value of y is:

A
10
B
6
C
16
D
2
Question 43
Logical

In Carnatic music, the concluding part of 'Pallavi' is usually known as:

A
Ragamalika
B
Varnam
C
Anu Pallavi
D
Thanam
Question 44
Logical

Who was 'Young Raja' in the context of Khond Uprising in Odisha?

A
Maganlal Bhukhan
B
Chakra Bisoi
C
U Tirot Singh
D
Jetha Madhavji
Question 45
Logical

Which group gained increased importance in the post-Gupta society due to land grants?

A
Shudras
B
Kshatriyas
C
Vaishyas
D
Brahmins
Question 46
Logical

Under whose administration was the practice of Sati officially abolished in British India?

A
Lord Cornwallis
B
Lord Canning
C
Lord Dalhousie
D
Lord William Bentinck
Question 47
Logical

In MS Word, when a user wants to move a block of text from one part of a document to another, which of the following sequences of actions should be performed?

A
Type the text → Save it → Retype it at the new location
B
Copy the text → Paste the text at the desired location
C
Cut the text → Paste the text at the desired location
D
Highlight the text → Save it → Open it in another document
Question 48
Logical

The ratio of three numbers is 10: 15: 13. If 10 percent of the first number is 66, what would be 50 percent of the difference of the third and second number?

A
65
B
66
C
64
D
68
Question 49
Logical

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 @ 7 # 3 & 8 * 2 ^ 9 Code H A J B K C L D M E N Conditions: i) If the first element is a number and the last a symbol, the codes for these two (the first and the last elements) are to be interchanged. ii) If the first element is an even number and the last an odd number, the first and last elements are to be coded as . iii) If both the second and third elements are perfect cubes, then the code of the second element will be the code of the third element. What will be the code for the following group? 348@

A
KHLA
B
KLHA
C
ALHK
D
AHLK
Question 50
Logical

Each of the digits in the number 7234169 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

A
2
B
1
C
4
D
3
Question 51
Logical

Chemical fertilisers were used intensively during the Green Revolution. What was the result of their overuse?

A
Higher pest resistance
B
Crop diversification
C
Flooding
D
Soil salinity
Question 52
Logical

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 307 485 194 237 937 (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 third digit of the highest number is subtracted from the first digit of the lowest number?

A
-7
B
-3
C
-6
D
-5
Question 53
Logical

From 10 to 12 April 2021, the 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) was held in which city?

A
Lucknow
B
Jaipur
C
Chandigarh
D
New Delhi
Question 54
Logical

As of April 2021, what growth percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2021-26 is projected by the Reserve Bank of India?

A
6.5%
B
5%
C
6.3%
D
4.5%
Question 55
Logical

Find the median from the following data. Age in years 15-25 25-35 35-45 45-55 55-65 65-75 75-85 No. of patients 11 18 22 30 40 16 33

A
45 years
B
74 years
C
56 years
D
58 years
Question 56
Logical

Z is the wife of S. M and C are daughters of S. T is the daughter of C. How is M related to T?

A
Mother's  mother
B
Mother's  sister
C
Bother's wife
D
Mother
Question 57
GK

If at the same rate of interest, in 2 years, the simple interest is ₹40 and compound interest, compounded annually, is ₹41, then what is the principal (in ₹)?

A
400
B
395
C
393
D
404
Question 58
GK

NKGO is related to LIEM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, QNJR is related to OLHP. To which of the given options is TQMU related, following the same logic?

A
ORSK
B
ROSK
C
ROKS
D
ORKS
Question 59
GK

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2,000 at 5.75% per annum rate of interest for the period from 15 February 2023 to 29 April 2023.

A
24
B
21
C
23
D
22
Question 60
GK

What is the primary objective of the 'Sahkar' taxi service, launched by the Indian government in March 2021?

A
To establish a government-owned ride-hailing monopoly
B
To empower drivers through a cooperative, profit-sharing model  
C
To provide free taxi services to senior citizens
D
To replace all existing private taxi services in India
Question 61
GK

Mr. Z starts from Point Y and drives 12 km towards the north. He then takes a left turn, drives 2 km, turns right and drives 1 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 14 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 13 km and stops at Point X. 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
14 km towards the west
B
13 km towards the north
C
16 km towards the east 
D
 11 km towards the south
Question 62
GK

Which of the following statements about Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) is INCORRECT?

A
PCBs serve only desktop computers and not portable devices.
B
PCBs hold and connect electronic components using conductive tracks.
C
PCBs provide a base to support and organize hardware parts.
D
Complex devices may use multilayer PCBs to fit more circuitry.
Question 63
GK

A and B complete a work in 18 days. If A alone can do it in 24 days, then B alone can do one-fourth of the same work in ______ days.

A
18
B
72
C
36
D
54
Question 64
GK

Which of the following events was part of the 15th National Voters' Day celebrations held in January 2021?

A
Presentation of best electoral practices awards
B
Launch of digital voting machines
C
Introduction of online voter ID application
D
Announcement of new electoral boundaries
Question 65
GK

Financial inclusion has been a major goal of post-1991 economic reforms in India. Which of the following flagship schemes was launched in 2014 to promote financial inclusion through universal access to banking facilities?

A
National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
B
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
C
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
D
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Question 66
GK

Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. V has the exam on Wednesday. Only one person has the exam after T. P has the exam immediately after R, but not on Tuesday. S has the exam immediately before U. How many people have exams between P and Q?

A
Two
B
Four
C
Three
D
One
Question 67
GK

The Northern Plains of India have been primarily formed by which of the following processes?

A
Deposition of alluvium
B
Volcanic eruption
C
Glacial erosion
D
Tectonic uplift
Question 68
GK

The speed of a boat in still water is 17 km/hr and the speed of the stream is 16 km/hr. A man rows to a place at a distance of 26.4 km and comes back to the starting point. Find the total time (in hours) taken by him.

A
23.4
B
17.8
C
25.4
D
27.2
Question 69
GK

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 1845637, what will be the sum of the digits that are second from the left and second from the right?

A
6
B
10
C
12
D
8
Question 70
GK

What powers and responsibilities were granted to Panchayati Raj Institutions through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992?

A
Full autonomy from State
B
Constitutional status and protection
C
Direct control over the armed forces in rural areas
D
Power to override state legislations in matters of local importance
Question 71
GK

An award made by a Lok Adalat has the same status as a ______.

A
Supreme Court order
B
High Court judgement
C
Magistrate's order
D
Civil Court decree
Question 72
GK

Find the effective price percentage of the marked price after three consecutive discounts of 8%, 17% and 17%. (Rounded up to two decimal places.)

A
64.53%
B
64.71%
C
63.38%
D
64.51%
Question 73
GK

UQNV is related to SOLT in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, XTQY is related to VROW. To which of the given options is RNKS related, following the same logic?

A
PLIQ
B
PLQI
C
LPIQ
D
LPQI
Question 74
GK

Which of the following is the most effective method for organizing files and folders in a computer's operating system?

A
Creating a logical folder structure that reflects the content, using clear, descriptive names
B
Naming files and folders with random characters to avoid confusion
C
Renaming folders frequently to prevent them from becoming cluttered
D
Storing all files and folders in one directory to save space
Question 75
GK

As of February 2021, how many Khelo India Centres have been established across India for training athletes?

A
1511
B
1205
C
2021
D
1041
Question 76
GK

Which transport initiative aims to link India with Thailand and Myanmar under India's Act East Policy?

A
Mekong-Ganga Corridor
B
East Coast Economic Corridor
C
IMT Trilateral Highway
D
Kaladan Project
Question 77
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 277, 254, 221, ?, 125, 62

A
188
B
158
C
178
D
168
Question 78
GK

What was the cutoff date for migrants to be eligible under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)?

A
January 26, 1950
B
December 31, 2014
C
March 31, 2020
D
August 15, 1947
Question 79
GK

Convectional rainfall is common in which part of India during the pre-monsoon period?

A
Chhota Nagpur Plateau  
B
Kerala coast
C
Western Ghats
D
Eastern Himalayas
Question 80
GK

In January 2021, India mourned the loss of Dr K.S. Manilal, a pioneering scientist in which of the following fields?

A
Botany
B
Environmental Engineering
C
Astronomy
D
Marine Biology
Question 81
GK

In lipid biochemistry, why do unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature?

A
The cis-double bonds introduce kinks, reducing van der Waals interactions.
B
They have lower molecular weights than saturated fatty acids.
C
They form ionic bonds that prevent solidification.
D
Their double bonds increase molecular symmetry leading to less crystal packing.
Question 82
GK

In a certain code language, 'CURE' is coded as '3527' and 'EATS' is coded as '1246'. What is the code for 'E' in the given code language?

A
1
B
2
C
6
D
7
Question 83
GK

A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. D sits to the immediate right of B. Only three people sit between D and E when counted from the left of D. Only three people sit between B and C. F sits to the immediate right of A. How many people sit between A and B when counted from the left of A?

A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
Question 84
GK

What is the maximum time limit for a co-operative society to conduct its annual general meeting after the close of the financial year?

A
6 months
B
9 months
C
3 months
D
12 months
Question 85
GK

15 chairs and 3 tables cost ₹7,800 and 14 chairs and 6 tables cost ₹9,200. What is the cost of 17 chairs and 18 tables?

A
₹17,598
B
₹17,604
C
₹17,600
D
₹17,596
Question 86
GK

A man receives ₹7,915 per month as salary. He saves 20% of his salary every month. His expenditure per month is:

A
₹6,420
B
₹6,332
C
₹6,270
D
₹6,346
Question 87
GK

Which novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie portrays the interconnected lives of four African women?

A
Americanah
B
Dream Count
C
Half of a Yellow Sun
D
 Purple Hibiscus
Question 88
GK

A man takes 13 hours to swim 91 km downstream. He swims 39 km upstream in the same time. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water?

A
5
B
8
C
1
D
9
Question 89
GK

Let a be an odd positive integer. If the roots of a quadratic equation $x^2 – (a − 1)x + 4a + 7 = 0$ are integers, then the least value of a is:

A
25
B
19
C
21
D
23
Question 90
GK

N, I, G, H, T and S 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 H lives below G. Only I lives above S. T lives immediately below S. Who lives on floor numbered 3?

A
T
B
N
C
H
D
S
Question 91
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
BURM
B
QJGB
C
HAXS
D
TMJF
Question 92
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
UP - CW
B
JE - RL
C
BW - JD
D
DY - LE