RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions
21 Jun 2021 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Arithmetic
MJGT is related to QNKX in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, CZWJ is related to GDAN. To which of the following options is OLIV related, following the same logic?
A
SMPZB
SPMZC
SPZMD
SMZPQuestion 2
Arithmetic
Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and Y, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only D is kept above F. Only three boxes are kept between D and A. Only B is kept below E. Y is not kept immediately above A. How many boxes are kept between C and B?
A
FourB
ThreeC
TwoD
OneQuestion 3
Arithmetic
Which of the following pairs of reform organisations and their founders is correctly matched?
A
Brahmo Samaj – Dayanand SaraswatiB
Arya Samaj - Raja Ram Mohan RoyC
Satya Shodhak Samaj - Jyotiba PhuleD
Bahujan Samaj - BR AmbedkarQuestion 4
Arithmetic
In November 2024, who was named Indian Film Personality of the Year at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
A
Vikrant MasseyB
Manoj BajpayeeC
Nawazuddin SiddiquiD
Ayushmann KhurranaQuestion 5
Arithmetic
Govind invested some money in a bank at 4% per annum rate of interest. What would be the corresponding simple interest (in ₹) if after 2 years, Govind got ₹280.5 as compound interest, considering annual compounding?
A
275B
290C
270D
285Question 6
Arithmetic
If 2 is added to each even digit and 1 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 4123957, what will be the difference between the greatest and smallest digits in the new number thus formed?
A
6B
4C
2D
8Question 7
Arithmetic
The present cost of a hospital is ₹1,82,590. After a year, its cost increased to ₹1,95,382. The percentage increase (rounded off to the nearest integer) in the cost of the hospital is:
A
5%B
16%C
3%D
7%Question 8
Arithmetic
When was the designation of the Governor General in India promoted as a Viceroy or Crown's representative?
A
Year 1935B
Year 1919C
Year 1833D
Year 1858Question 9
Arithmetic
What does the horizontal row in the periodic table represent?
A
GroupsB
ColumnsC
PeriodsD
BlocksQuestion 10
Arithmetic
In the context of computer hardware components, what is the primary function of ROM?
A
It physically supports all internal hardware modules.B
It holds essential firmware required for booting the system.C
It stores temporary data used during system processing.D
It executes programs and handles arithmetic operations.Question 11
Arithmetic
Where is the audit report of an apex co-operative society required to be presented?
A
District OfficeB
State LegislatureC
High CourtD
State SecretariatQuestion 12
Arithmetic
What is the mode of the data given below? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.] Age in years 15-25 25-35 35-45 45-55 55-65 65-75 75-85 No. of patients 14 32 39 38 10 36 22
A
40.86B
60.47C
43.75D
36.08Question 13
Arithmetic
If 48, 96, 20, and y are in proportion, then the value of y is:
A
38B
37C
34D
40Question 14
Arithmetic
Which of the following was the theme of National Science Day 2021, celebrated on the 28th of February?
A
Fostering Scientific Excellence through Youth-Driven Research and Innovation in IndiaB
Building a Developed Nation through Scientific Thinking and Modern TechnologyC
Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit BharatD
Advancing Scientific Vision through Innovation and Collaborative Growth in BharatQuestion 15
Arithmetic
The Mauryan period saw the development of which script for inscriptions?
A
PaliB
BrahmiC
KharosthiD
GranthaQuestion 16
Arithmetic
The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around:
A
2500-1800 BCEB
5000-4000 BCEC
1000-500 BCED
900-200 BCEQuestion 17
Arithmetic
In finding the HCF of two numbers by division method, the quotients are 1, 5, and 8, respectively, and the last divisor is 57. What is the LCM of the two numbers?
A
114509B
114517C
114511D
114513Question 18
Arithmetic
Which country is developing the 'Gelephu Mindfulness City' to promote economic growth, wellness, and sustainability?
A
CambodiaB
BhutanC
NepalD
Sri LankaQuestion 19
Arithmetic
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 356, 333, 300, ?, 204, 141
A
237B
247C
257D
227Question 20
Arithmetic
A train P going at the speed of 30 km/hr completely passes train Q of length 296 m, going in the same direction on parallel tracks, at 21 km/hr, in 6.5 minutes. How much time (in seconds) will P take to cross completely train R of length 196 m, going at 96 km/hr in the opposite direction?
A
42B
21C
25D
22Question 21
Arithmetic
An astronomical observation site, Jantar Mantar, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which State?
A
RajasthanB
GujaratC
BiharD
Madhya PradeshQuestion 22
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 :: ? #: XFL :: KSY: %
A
# = SAG, % = PIDB
# = TAG, % = PXDC
# = SAG, % = PXDD
# = SAG, % = PXOQuestion 23
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'CARD' is coded as '4681' and 'DOGS' is coded as '3219'. What is the code for 'D' in the given code language?
A
1B
2C
4D
3Question 24
Arithmetic
A group of numbers and symbols is coded using letter codes according to the table and conditions given below. Study the codes and conditions and answer the following question. Note: If none of the conditions apply, the code for the respective number/symbol should be followed directly as given in the table. Number/Symbol 4 # $ 7 9 2 6 @ 3 & 5 + Code B W Q C A T J N P D G E Conditions: (i) If the first element is a number and the last element is a symbol, the codes for the first and last elements will be interchanged. (ii) If the first element is divisible by 2 and the last element is divisible by 3, then both the first and last elements will be coded as '*'. (iii) If the first element is a symbol and the last element is an even number, then both the first and last elements will be coded as the code for '3'. Identify the code for the following: 56#4+
A
EJWBGB
GJWBGC
GJWBED
EJGBEQuestion 25
Arithmetic
18 chairs and 4 tables cost ₹7,100 and 18 chairs and 7 tables cost ₹7,700. What is the cost of 18 chairs and 5 tables?
A
₹7,295B
₹7,298C
₹7,300D
₹7,296Question 26
Arithmetic
Amit's salary is ₹13,000 per month. He spends ₹4,000 on house rent, ₹2,000 on bills, and the rest of the amount is his monthly savings. Find his savings (in ₹) in a year, if in the month of his birthday he spent his complete monthly savings for a birthday celebration.
A
70,000B
77,000C
84,000D
63,000Question 27
Arithmetic
A dealer purchased an oven for ₹605. After allowing a discount of 45% on its marked price, he still gains 37%. Find the marked price of the oven.
A
₹1,421B
₹1,502C
₹1,537D
₹1,507Question 28
Arithmetic
The curved surface area of a right circular cone is $2684\pi$ cm², and the diameter of its base is 44 cm. Find the height (in cm) of the cone.
A
123B
121C
124D
120Question 29
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) 1 5 & 3 * $ 4 @ % 2 7 # 9 ^ # ⋟ 6 8 (Right) If all the symbols are dropped from the series, which of the following will be fourth from the right?
A
2B
4C
9D
7Question 30
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
RV – TBB
GK - JQC
MQ – OWD
EI - GOQuestion 31
Logical
Which of the following rivers originates in the Western Ghats?
A
KrishnaB
BrahmaputraC
YamunaD
GangaQuestion 32
Logical
Where was the Leadership Summit 2024, a two-day corporate-academia event centered around the theme 'Grooming Young Talents' held?
A
Indian Institute of Technology RoorkeeB
Indian Institute of Technology KanpurC
Indian Institute of Technology MumbaiD
Indian Institute of Technology GuwahatiQuestion 33
Logical
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 411 559 916 247 769 (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 first digit of the lowest number is subtracted from the first digit of the highest number?
A
7B
11C
5D
9Question 34
Logical
In ABC, DE || AC, where D and E are the points on sides AB and BC, respectively. If BD = 17 cm and AD = 14 cm, then what is the ratio of the area of $\triangle$BDE to that of the trapezium ADEC?
A
523 : 367B
. 289 : 672C
672 : 289D
475 : 326Question 35
Logical
Seven friends, A, B, C, D, E, F and O, are sitting in a row facing north. Only two people sit to the left of F. Only three people sit between F and A. Only one person sits between A and O. D sits to the immediate left of C. E is not an immediate neighbour of A. How many people sit to the right of B?
A
FourB
OneC
TwoD
ThreeQuestion 36
Logical
What was the size of the special economic and comprehensive package launched by the Central Government to fight COVID-19 pandemic in India?
A
2 lakh croreB
200 lakh croreC
120 lakh croreD
20 lakh croreQuestion 37
Logical
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? GUR QEB AOL KYV ?
A
FIUB
UFIC
FUID
UIFQuestion 38
Logical
SUZD is related to ZBGK in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, UWBF is related to BDIM. To which of the following options is PRWA related, following the same logic?
A
WDHYB
WYHDC
WDUHD
WYDHQuestion 39
Logical
Who won the women's singles title at the Indian Open 2021 Professional Squash Association (PSA) Copper event?
A
Joshna ChinappaB
Anahat SinghC
Rachael GrinhamD
Dipika PallikalQuestion 40
Logical
Taran ranked 28th from the top and 64th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class?
A
90B
92C
93D
91Question 41
Logical
In March 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Vantara' in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What is the primary purpose of this facility?
A
To act as an advanced animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centreB
To operate as a research institute for agricultural developmentC
To serve as a luxury wildlife safari resortD
To function as a commercial zoo for tourismQuestion 42
Logical
Which of the following numbers is divisible by 7?
A
2436B
1454C
3366D
3344Question 43
Logical
Which of the following Indian states shares an international boundary with three countries?
A
West BengalB
UttarakhandC
Himachal PradeshD
BiharQuestion 44
Logical
If $5x + 4y = 12$ and $xy = 2$, then find the value of $125x^3 + 64y^3$.
A
288B
286C
268D
258Question 45
Logical
How can we change the margins of a document in MS Word?
A
Insert tab -> MarginsB
Layout tab -> MarginsC
Review tab -> MarginsD
Design tab -> MarginsQuestion 46
Logical
In a certain code language, A + B means 'A is the son of B', A - B means 'A is the sister of B', A x B means 'A is the wife of B' and A $\div$ B means 'A is the father of B'. Based on the above, how is E related to K if 'E $\div$ F x G + H - K'?
A
Sister's son's wife's brotherB
Brother's son's wife's fatherC
Brother's son's wife's brotherD
Sister's son's wife's fatherQuestion 47
Logical
Which of the following statements regarding the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-25) are correct? TROPEX-25 is an annual exercise involving multiple Indian forces. The exercise is being conducted in the Indian Ocean Region over a duration of three months. The exercise includes participation from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard. The exercise focuses solely on cyber and electronic warfare operations.
A
1 and 2 onlyB
2, 3 and 4 onlyC
2 and 3 onlyD
1, 3 and 4 onlyQuestion 48
Logical
The percentage profit earned by selling a table lamp for ₹214 is equal to the percentage loss incurred by selling the same table lamp for ₹146. At what price (in ₹) should the table lamp be sold to make 55% profit?
A
278B
282C
279D
276Question 49
Logical
Each of the digits in the number 31879452 is arranged in the ascending order from left to right. Which of the following digits will be third from the left in the new number thus formed?
A
3B
7C
4D
2Question 50
Logical
Which Princely State was ruled personally by the Nizam and had the 'Sarf Khas' estate?
A
MysoreB
KashmirC
HyderabadD
GwaliorQuestion 51
Logical
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 982 980 988 986 994 992 ?
A
996B
1000C
1002D
998Question 52
Logical
If 'A' stands for '‘÷’', 'B' stands for 'x', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '-', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 89 D 7 B 5 C (78 A 6) C 22 = ?
A
105B
74C
89D
97Question 53
Logical
Which summit is scheduled to be held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, in May 2021?
A
World Global Business ForumB
World Media India ExpoC
World Tech India SummitD
World Audio Visual & Entertainment SummitQuestion 54
Logical
Consider the statements with respect to the National Technical Textiles Mission in India. 1. The Union Government has launched a mission named National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) in 2021. 2. Technical textiles are fabrics made for specific functions and performance, rather than for looks. 3. They are used in products that help protect people, improve machinery and solve practical problems, such as in car parts, building materials, medical equipment and safety gear. Which of the given statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3B
Only 1 and 2C
Only 2D
Only 2 and 3Question 55
Logical
What is the estimated monthly per capita household consumption expenditure in rural India, as reported by Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: 2023-24?
A
₹4,122B
₹5,000C
₹3,125D
₹6,996Question 56
Logical
Which of the following operating systems provides the highest level of user control over system resources and is most commonly used for professional software development on desktops and laptops?
A
macOSB
chromeOSC
Windows 11D
Linux (Ubuntu or Fedora)Question 57
Logical
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 917 782 549 557 539 (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 first digit of the highest number is added to the second digit of the lowest number?
A
13B
12C
11D
15Question 58
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 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.) (57, 41, 32) (65, 49, 40)
A
(51, 35, 16)B
(72, 56, 47)C
(89, 83, 74)D
(96, 80, 61)Question 59
Logical
A and B complete a work in 20 days. If A alone can do it in 45 days, then B alone can do one-third of the same work in ______ days.
A
36B
12C
24D
48Question 60
GK
As per the NITI Aayog Report titled 'FAST TRACKING FREIGHT IN INDIA' of 2021, what was the share of road transport in the freight traffic?
A
50%B
40%C
71%D
62%Question 61
GK
A, B, L, M, S, T and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only four people sit between M and T when counted from the right of M. M sits third to the left of L. S sits third to the left of Z. B is an immediate neighbour of both T and L. How many people sit between A and B when counted from the right of A?
A
2B
1C
3D
4Question 62
GK
In February 2021, which bank of India has announced $10 billion three-year dollar/rupee swap auction?
A
State Bank of IndiaB
Reserve Bank of IndiaC
Bank of IndiaD
Bank of BarodaQuestion 63
GK
Which type of muscle fibres are primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract, and what is a key characteristic of their contraction?
A
Striated muscle fibres; intermittent and forceful contractionB
Smooth muscle fibres; slow and sustained involuntary contractionC
Cardiac muscle fibres; rhythmic and involuntary contractionD
Skeletal muscle fibres; rapid and voluntary contractionQuestion 64
GK
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? JCH34 KDI43 LEJ52 MFK61?
A
NGK71B
NGK70C
NGL70D
NGL71Question 65
GK
Mr. IJK starts from Point A and drives 23 km towards the south. He then takes a right turn, drives 3 km, turns right and drives 27 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 7 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
2 km to the eastB
4 km to the westC
1 km to the northD
3 km to the southQuestion 66
GK
At what rate (in percentage) per annum will ₹1,300 give ₹650 as simple interest in 10 years?
A
8%B
4%C
7%D
5%Question 67
GK
The term 'judicial service' under Articles 233-237 refers to:
A
Only district judgesB
All magistrates, including executive magistratesC
Only sessions judges and additional sessions judgesD
District judges and civil judicial posts below themQuestion 68
GK
Purvang' and 'Uttaranga' are two sections of which of the components of Carnatic Music?
A
VarnamB
RagamalikaC
Anu PallaviD
CharanamQuestion 69
GK
What is the median of the following data? 75, 69, 45, 17, 22, 57, 79, 28, 18, 91, 32
A
46B
45.5C
44.5D
45Question 70
GK
A sells a printer to B at a loss of 60% and B sells the printer to C at a profit of 25%. If C purchased the printer for ₹89,569 then what was the cost (in ₹) of the printer for A?
A
1,79,141B
1,79,140C
1,79,138D
1,79,134Question 71
GK
Which of the following methods is the quickest way to open an existing MS PowerPoint presentation?
A
Press Ctrl + OB
Double-click the .pptx file in File ExplorerC
Use the Alt + F4 shortcutD
Open MS PowerPoint and click Blank PresentationQuestion 72
GK
If 1 is added to each even digit and 2 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 72384596, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?
A
FourB
OneC
ThreeD
TwoQuestion 73
GK
If $a + b = 41$, and $a - b = 38$, find the value of $(a + b)^2$.
A
1763B
1733C
1759D
1681Question 74
GK
What was the name of India's humanitarian mission to provide assistance to Myanmar after the earthquake in March 2021?
A
Operation RahatB
Operation BrahmaC
Operation MaitriD
Operation DostQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the representative elements?
A
They contain only metals.B
They consist of both s- and p-block elements.C
They only include p-block elements.D
They are also called Transuranium elements.Question 76
GK
The Thar Desert is classified as which of the following?
A
Polar DesertB
Tundra DesertC
Subtropical DesertD
Mediterranean DesertQuestion 77
GK
Two quadratic equations, $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$ and $2x^2 - kx + 6 = 0$, have one common root. What is the possible value of k?
A
5B
11C
7D
9Question 78
GK
In a certain code language, 'BACK' is coded as '5314' and 'CARB' is coded as '1524'. What is the code for 'R' in the given code language?
A
1B
2C
5D
4Question 79
GK
Evaluate: \(86 \times 104\)
A
8944B
9044C
8954D
8934Question 80
GK
In covering a distance of 162 km, Abhay takes 6 hours more than Sameer. If Abhay doubles his speed, then he would take 3 hours less than Sameer. Abhay's initial speed is:
A
8 km/hrB
4 km/hrC
18 km/hrD
9 km/hrQuestion 81
GK
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 = 30 cm, BC = 20 cm, DC = 86 cm and AD = 84 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of EF?
A
28B
31C
23D
24Question 82
GK
A pouch contains 50 Paisa, 25 Paisa and 10 Paisa coins in the ratio 18 : 12 : 10, amounting to ₹130. Find the number of 10 Paisa coins.
A
149B
184C
100D
180Question 83
GK
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 terraces are lawns. All lawns are grounds. No ground is a field. Conclusions: (I) No terrace is a field. (II) Some grounds are terraces.
A
Only conclusion (I) follows.B
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.C
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.D
Only conclusion (II) follows.Question 84
GK
The concept of a mixed economy was central to India's early planning strategies. In the context of India's Five-Year Plans, what does the term 'mixed economy' refer to?
A
Balanced growth of rural and urban areasB
Coexistence of agriculture and industryC
Mix of socialism and communismD
Coexistence of public and private sectorsQuestion 85
GK
The average of fifty numbers is 34. If two numbers, namely 34 and 22 are discarded, the average of the remaining numbers is:
A
32.25B
35.25C
34.25D
31.25Question 86
GK
Which of the following countries is closest to the Nicobar Islands?
A
MalaysiaB
MyanmarC
ChinaD
Sri LankaQuestion 87
GK
Who is responsible for preparing the inaugural speech of the President of India in Indian Parliament?
A
The Council of MinistersB
Lok Sabha SpeakerC
The Leader of the OppositionD
The President personallyQuestion 88
GK
Mr. O starts from Point U and drives 1 km towards the west. He then takes a left turn, drives 2 km, turns right and drives 3 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 4 km. He then takes a left turn, drives 4 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 4 km and stops at Point V. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point U again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)
A
2 km towards the westB
4 km towards the eastC
4 km towards the southD
2 km towards the northQuestion 89
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. T has an exam on Thursday. U has an exam immediately before T and P has an exam immediately after T. Only 3 people have exams between Q and V. R has an exam immediately after V. How many people have exams before Q?
A
3B
4C
2D
1Question 90
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 :: ? #: PZL :: AKW: %
A
# = URD, % = ISEB
# = HRD, % = LSEC
# = HRD, % = ISED
# = HRD, % = ISOQuestion 91
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
GK - JNB
HL - IEC
ML - KJD
LP - OSQuestion 92
GK
Which of the following options in PowerPoint allows you to see all the slides at once as thumbnails?
A
Reading ViewB
Slide Sorter ViewC
Outline ViewD
Slide Show ViewQuestion 93
GK
When did Expo 2021 Osaka officially open?
A
15 May 2021B
1 March 2021C
10 June 2021D
13 April 2021Question 94
GK
What was the main change introduced by the 2015 Amendment to the Citizenship Act?
A
Created a new visa category for touristsB
Merged PIO and OCI card schemesC
Abolished Overseas CitizenshipD
Introduced Dual CitizenshipQuestion 95
GK
The average of 10 observations is 40. It was realised later that an observation was misread as 31 in place of 50. Find the correct average.
A
41.9B
44.9C
40.9D
42.9Question 96
GK
The Ghadar Party, established in 1913 in San Francisco, aimed to overthrow the British rule in India through revolutionary means. Who was the key founder and ideological leader of the Ghadar Party?
A
Lala Har DayalB
Lala Lajpat RaiC
VD SavarkarD
Sachindra Nath Sanyal