RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions
21 Jun 2021 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Arithmetic
According to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2024, what is the projected global temperature rise by the end of the century if current policies continue?
A
3.1 %B
4.6 %C
3.8 %D
4.8 %Question 2
Arithmetic
A dealer purchased an oven for ₹54,000. He allows a discount of 10% on its marked price and still gains 75%. Find the marked price of the oven.
A
₹1,04,868B
₹1,04,968C
₹1,05,000D
₹1,04,961Question 3
Arithmetic
Which of the following MS PowerPoint features allows you to record the timing for each slide and any narration or laser pointer movements to be replayed automatically during a slideshow?
A
Presenter ViewB
Set Up Slide ShowC
Record Slide ShowD
Rehearse TimingsQuestion 4
Arithmetic
Mr. Helux starts from Point A and drives 18 km towards the West. He then takes a left turn, drives 6 km, turns right and drives 21 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 18 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 39 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
12 km to the SouthB
16 km to the EastC
19 km to the NorthD
10 km to the WestQuestion 5
Arithmetic
The average weight of A, B and C is 45 kg. If the average weight of A and B is 37 kg and that of B and C is 47 kg, then the weight of B (in kg) is:
A
43B
23C
48D
33Question 6
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 induction are stove. Some stove are oven. Some oven are tandoor. Conclusions: (I) Some tandoor are induction. (II) Some oven are induction.
A
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) followsB
Both conclusions (I) and (II) followC
Only conclusion (I) followsD
Only conclusion (II) followsQuestion 7
Arithmetic
The Badami caves in Karnataka have been built by which of the following rulers?
A
MauryasB
PandyasC
PallavasD
ChalukyasQuestion 8
Arithmetic
The Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre was inaugurated on 8 th April 2021 in which district?
A
PulwamaB
AnantnagC
UdhampurD
SrinagarQuestion 9
Arithmetic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the beneficiaries of the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme in Gujarat in March 2021. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? The scheme aims to empower women by enabling SHG members to earn an annual household income of at least ₹1 lakh, sustained over agricultural seasons or business cycles. It offers direct annual cash transfers of ₹1 lakh to selected SHG members to support their livelihoods. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM.
A
1 and 2B
Only 1C
1 and 3D
2 and 3Question 10
Arithmetic
In an isosceles triangle, the vertex angle measures 124°. What is the measure of each of the base angles?
A
29° and 41°B
28° and 28°C
24° and 40°D
31° and 25°Question 11
Arithmetic
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 6 13 25 42 64?
A
86B
96C
91D
81Question 12
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'A + B' means 'A is the father of B' 'A - B' means 'A is the daughter of B' 'A x B' means 'A is the son of B' 'A ÷ B' means 'A is the wife of B' Based on the above, how is P related to T if 'P + Q x R - S ÷ T'?
A
Daughter's husbandB
Son's wife's brotherC
Wife's brother's sonD
Daughter's sonQuestion 13
Arithmetic
Prior to 1992, what was the status of Local Governments in India?
A
Autonomous self-governanceB
Directly controlled by the Central GovernmentC
Statutory status under State LawD
Constitutional statusQuestion 14
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'talk to him' is coded as 'yd hp mu' and 'when you talk' is coded as 'nc mu bt'. How is 'talk' coded in the given language?
A
ydB
ncC
btD
muQuestion 15
Arithmetic
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? JN28 IM40 HL52 GK64?
A
FI76B
FJ77C
FI77D
FJ76Question 16
Arithmetic
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '÷' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '+' are interchanged? 4320 − 96 × 37 + 21 ÷ 372 = ?
A
822B
450C
1350D
733Question 17
Arithmetic
Which of the following is a mineral-based industry that uses ore or other minerals as raw materials?
A
SugarB
Iron and steelC
TextileD
RubberQuestion 18
Arithmetic
Kalpana and Sudha got 624 and 720 marks, respectively, in the same examination. If Kalpana scored 26% marks, then what is the percentage of marks scored by Sudha?
A
30%B
29%C
33%D
27%Question 19
Arithmetic
Labour reforms have remained a key agenda in the post-1991 economic policy landscape. How many labour codes were consolidated by the Indian government under the labour reforms enacted in 2019-2020?
A
FiveB
ThreeC
FourD
TwoQuestion 20
Arithmetic
Which of the given 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 ::? #: QVS :: GLI: %
A
# = LPQ, % = LKPB
# = LQN, % = LQNC
# = PMN, % = PJYD
# = KOJ, % = HGTQuestion 21
Arithmetic
Refer to the following number and symbol series given below 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 # 2 6 7 © 6 8 & © $ & 3 9 1 7 $ 5 # @ * 4 (Right) How many such numbers are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
0B
2C
3D
1Question 22
Arithmetic
Mr C starts from Point A and drives 5 km towards the West. He then takes a right turn, drives 11 km, turns right and drives 3 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 4 km. He then takes a right turn, drives 3 km. He then takes a final right turn drives 15 km and stops at Point B. 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
1 km towards the WestB
1 km towards the EastC
1 km towards the NorthD
3 km towards the SouthQuestion 23
Arithmetic
How can rivers contribute to the formation of a coastal plain?
A
By evaporatingB
By depositing sediments over timeC
By increasing sea levelsD
By creating fault linesQuestion 24
Arithmetic
If a sum of ₹8,20,000 is invested for a year at 6% per annum compounded half yearly, then find the compound interest.
A
₹50,028B
₹49,938C
₹49,685D
₹48,444Question 25
Arithmetic
FBHP is related to JFLT in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, VRXF is related to ZVBJ. To which of the following options is HDJR related, following the same logic?
A
LVHNB
LHVNC
LHNVD
LVNHQuestion 26
Arithmetic
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recent Supreme Court developments on bail under the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002) in 2024-25? The Supreme Court has clarified that prolonged incarceration without trial can be a valid ground for granting bail under PMLA-2002, despite the twin conditions under Section 45. In Arvind Kejriwal's case, the Court ruled that the legality of arrest must also consider the "need and necessity" of arrest, in addition to the standard "reasons to believe" clause. The Court has held that "bail is the exception, jail the rule", which remains applicable in money laundering cases.
A
Statement 1 onlyB
Statements 2 and 3 onlyC
Statements 1, 2 and 3D
Statements 1 and 2 onlyQuestion 27
Arithmetic
If 1 is added to each even digit and each odd digit in the number 57831426, what will be the sum of the first two and the last two digits from the left in the new number thus formed?
A
26B
20C
24D
22Question 28
Arithmetic
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 7 % 2 5 * $ 3 ^ # 4 + 6 9 8 Code U G L F B M C H N D J P E K Conditions: I) If the first element is a symbol and the last a number, then the codes for these two (the first and the last elements) are to be interchanged. II) If the first element is an odd number and the last element is an even number, then the first and last elements are to be coded as @. III) If both the second and third elements are perfect square roots, the third element is to be coded as the code for the second element. What will be the code for 536+8?
A
@CPJ@B
@PCJ@C
FCPJKD
KCPJFQuestion 29
Logical
Which keyboard shortcut is typically used to paste copied content?
A
Ctrl + SB
Ctrl + VC
Ctrl + FD
Ctrl + CQuestion 30
Logical
Hunger strike as a weapon was used for the first time by Mahatma Gandhi during which struggle?
A
Non-Cooperation MovementB
Ahmedabad Mill Workers' StruggleC
Kheda SatyagrahaD
Champaran SatyagrahaQuestion 31
Logical
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2 - x - 6 = 0$, find the value of $\alpha^4 + \beta^4$.
A
100B
90C
95D
97Question 32
Logical
The mode of the observations 24, 33, 32, 24, 28, 24, 29, 25, 25, 34, 27, 26, 22, 34, 27, 24 and 30 is:
A
33B
28C
24D
32Question 33
Logical
What is a key difference between the Indian Prime Minister and the American President regarding their accountability to the legislature?
A
The American President must seek a vote of confidence from Congress, unlike the Indian Prime Minister.B
The American President and his cabinet are not members of Congress, whereas the Indian Prime Minister and his ministers must be part of Parliament.C
The American President is collectively responsible to Congress, while the Indian Prime Minister is not.D
The American President can be dismissed by a simple majority in Congress, while the Indian Prime Minister can be removed by a no-confidence motion.Question 34
Logical
In a certain code language, 'KITE' is coded as '3641' and 'LACK' is coded as '1295'. What is the code for 'K' in the given code language?
A
4B
1C
5D
2Question 35
Logical
Which financial institution was established by the 74 th Constitutional Amendment, 1992, to review the finances of Urban Local Government Bodies?
A
Municipal Treasury BoardB
Urban Taxation AuthorityC
State Finance CommissionD
Reserve Bank of IndiaQuestion 36
Logical
The simplified value of $81 - 4 \times (5 + 2) + 54$ is:
A
108B
110C
107D
114Question 37
Logical
During the Gupta Empire, the terms 'Chata' and 'Bhata' were used for ________.
A
elephant ridersB
military spiesC
regular and irregular troopsD
priestly warriorsQuestion 38
Logical
What happens when you press 'Enter' while working with a bullet or numbered list in MS Word 365?
A
It converts the list into plain text.B
It deletes the previous bullet or number.C
It creates a new list item with the same bullet or number.D
It restarts numbering automatically.Question 39
Logical
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
NQLB
EHBC
KNID
HKFQuestion 40
Logical
A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only one person sits between G and E when counted from the right of G. Only one person sits between E and B. Only one person sits between G and F. Only two people sit between C and B. Only one person sits between D and F. How many people sit between A and D when counted from the right of D?
A
OneB
ThreeC
FourD
TwoQuestion 41
Logical
Which law permitted widow remarriage in India?
A
Equality Law Act, 1870B
Women's Rights Act, 1859C
Hindu Widow Remarriage Act, 1856D
Female Protection Act, 1862Question 42
Logical
Birjis Qadr, the son of the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was proclaimed the new Nawab of a princely state in which place?
A
LucknowB
DelhiC
MysoreD
MadrasQuestion 43
Logical
Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number results in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number results in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given 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 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 12-13-15-30; 14-15-17-34
A
3-4-5-10B
4-5-7-10C
9-10-12-24D
1-2-4-16Question 44
Logical
A car travels 60 km in the first hour, 80 km in the second hour, and 100 km in the third hour. What is the average speed of the car over the 3 hours?
A
85 km/hrB
90 km/hrC
75 km/hrD
80 km/hrQuestion 45
Logical
A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, and D in the ratio of 14 : 7 : 11 : 10. If C gets ₹196 more than B, how much did A receive?
A
₹684B
₹686C
₹688D
₹685Question 46
Logical
Which of the following is a feature of contract farming in India?
A
No involvement of corporationsB
Fixed buy-back rate by companiesC
Use of only traditional seedsD
Farmers grow food for self-useQuestion 47
Logical
According to the Reserve Bank of India, as of October 2024, India became the fourth country whose foreign exchange (forex) reserves swelled to $________ billion.
A
901B
101C
701D
1,000Question 48
Logical
Which country's interim president met with the Iraqi Prime Minister in Qatar in April 2021?
A
LebanonB
JordanC
SyriaD
IranQuestion 49
Logical
Let's denote Z as the number of atoms per unit cell, M as the molar mass of the substance, and N A as Avogadro's number. Which formula is used to calculate the density (d) of a unit cell?
A
$d = (Z \times M) / (a^3 \times N_A)$B
$d = (Z \times N_A) / (M \times a^3)$C
$d = (a^3 \times N_A) / (Z \times M)$D
$d = (M \times a^3) / (Z \times N_A)$Question 50
Logical
Each of the digits in the number 63458791 is arranged in the descending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged in the new number thus formed as compared to that in the original number?
A
TwoB
NoneC
OneD
ThreeQuestion 51
Logical
In which state of India is the Bhil tribal community found in large numbers?
A
OdishaB
Tamil NaduC
KeralaD
Madhya PradeshQuestion 52
Logical
Nandan had some marbles. When he distributed the marbles equally among 32 children, he found that 4 marbles were left. Had he distributed the marbles equally among 41 children and 48 children, he still would have had 13 and 20 marbles, respectively, left with him. But when he distributed them equally among 53 children, no marble was left. The number of marbles that Nandan initially had may lie between ________.
A
7814 and 7824B
7794 and 7804C
7864 and 7874D
7834 and 7854Question 53
Logical
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. F lives on an even numbered floor but not 6. The sum of floors on which C and F live is 9. The sum of floors on which F and E live is 5. A lives immediately below B. How many people live below B?
A
3B
1C
2D
4Question 54
Logical
Which site is known for its elaborate dockyard structure?
A
LothalB
DholaviraC
HarappaD
RakhigarhiQuestion 55
Logical
What is used along with milk to distill the Pithora colours in Pithora painting?
A
MahudaB
Tamarind pasteC
Apple ciderD
Lime juiceQuestion 56
GK
What was the theme of the 2024 G20 Summit in Brazil?
A
Inclusive Growth for AllB
Building a Just World and a Sustainable PlanetC
Global Recovery and ResilienceD
Solidarity, Equality, SustainabilityQuestion 57
GK
Find the value of $7\sec A(1 + \sin A)(\sec A - \tan A) -4$.
A
7B
3C
10D
4Question 58
GK
What is the main function of MS PowerPoint?
A
Editing photosB
Creating and presenting slideshowsC
Browsing the internetD
Managing emailsQuestion 59
GK
In which year was the Right to Property removed from the Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India?
A
1978B
1976C
1986D
1952Question 60
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 1112 1120 1130 1142 1156 ?
A
1168B
1172C
1170D
1174Question 61
GK
Which industries commonly used Tetrachloromethane as a degreasing agent?
A
Textile industriesB
Food processing industriesC
Manufacturing and mechanical industriesD
Bottling industriesQuestion 62
GK
In MS PowerPoint, which of the following keyboard combinations is used to create a new blank presentation?
A
Ctrl + OB
Ctrl + NC
Ctrl + ED
Ctrl + BQuestion 63
GK
If the length of a cuboid is 33 cm, breadth is 4 cm and volume is 7524 cm³, then find the height (in cm) of the cuboid.
A
60B
57C
54D
67Question 64
GK
In the given figure, AB and CD are two parallel lines and PQ is a transversal line. Find the measure of $\angle PMB$.
A
50°B
130°C
100°D
120°Question 65
GK
A sells a smartphone to B at a loss of 60% and B sells the smartphone to C at a profit of 25%. If C purchased the smartphone for ₹42,206, then what was the cost (in ₹) of the smartphone for A?
A
84,412B
84,415C
84,407D
84,406Question 66
GK
A pipe can fill a tank in 27 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 28 hours. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, then the time (in hours) in which the tank will be one-fourth filled, is:
A
567B
378C
756D
189Question 67
GK
The population of a village was 1,20,000. It increased by 10% in the first year and increased by 30% in the second year. Its population after two years is ________.
A
1,68,000B
1,32,000C
1,71,600D
1,56,000Question 68
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
IPVXB
SZEHC
GNSVD
NUZCQuestion 69
GK
The percentage profit earned by selling a table lamp for ₹863 is equal to the percentage loss incurred by selling the same table lamp for ₹433. At what price (in ₹) should the table lamp be sold to make 25% profit?
A
812B
810C
811D
813Question 70
GK
The mean of a data is 76 and its median is 100. The mode (using empirical relation) of the data is:
A
148B
60C
174D
77Question 71
GK
Dhordo, the venue of Rann Utsav (from December, 2024 to February, 2021), is located in which Indian state and near what geographical feature?
A
Rajasthan - Thar DesertB
Punjab - Sutlej BasinC
Maharashtra - Western GhatsD
Gujarat - Rann of KutchQuestion 72
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. Only five people have exams between Q and T. U has the exam on Thursday. S has the exam immediately before V. R has the exam immediately before Q. How many people have exams between V and P?
A
OneB
ThreeC
FourD
TwoQuestion 73
GK
The sum of nine times the present age of A and eight times the present age of B is 29 years. Two times the present age of B exceeds two times the present age of A by 20 years. What will be the sum of the ages (in years) of A and B, 6 years from now?
A
14B
10C
16D
12Question 74
GK
Which city hosted the 18 th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in January 2021?
A
HyderabadB
LucknowC
New DelhiD
BhubaneswarQuestion 75
GK
Disinvestment was adopted as a tool for privatisation in India. Which of the following options best defines disinvestment?
A
Sale of public assets to foreign governmentsB
Increase in public borrowingC
Selling government stakes in public sector enterprisesD
Purchase of private companies by the governmentQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following best explains the functional diversity of RNA molecules in cells?
A
Their ability to form double-stranded helical structuresB
Their linear sequence of deoxyribonucleotidesC
Their capability to act as adapter, structural and catalytic moleculesD
Their permanent role of genetic materialQuestion 77
GK
In January 2021, who was honoured with the Padma Shri for developing the HRMN-99 variety of apples?
A
Hariman SharmaB
GS RandhawaC
Rajesh RajanD
Ramesh PokhriyalQuestion 78
GK
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. QRH MPG INF ELE?
A
AHEB
AJDC
BHDD
AJEQuestion 79
GK
What type of engine is used in the Hansa NG trainer aircraft launched in April 2021?
A
Continental IO-360 engineB
Rotax 912 iSc3 Sports engineC
Lycoming O-320 engineD
Pratt & Whitney PT6 engineQuestion 80
GK
JROK is related to HPMI in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, GOLH is related to EMJF. To which of the given options is DLIE related, following the same logic?
A
BJCGB
BJGCC
JBCGD
JBGCQuestion 81
GK
If ‘P’ stands for ‘×’, ‘Q’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘R’ stands for ‘−’ and ‘S’ stands for ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 37 S (28 Q 7) P 5 R 4 P 6 S 21 = ?
A
43B
54C
69D
76Question 82
GK
At what rate (in percentage) per annum will ₹1,250 give ₹500 as simple interest in 10 years?
A
6%B
4%C
3%D
7%Question 83
GK
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) 7 & 9 ^ # 1 * 5 ≺ 2 6 ≡ 4 ∆ 3 $ @ 8 (Right) If all the symbols are dropped from the series, which of the following will be fifth from the right?
A
5B
2C
6D
1Question 84
GK
Seven people, A, B, L, M, N, S, and T are sitting in a row, facing north. Only two people sit to the left of S. Only three people sit between S and B. T sits second to the right of S. Only two people sit between T and M. L sits at some place to the right of A but at some place to the left of N. How many people sit to the right of L?
A
ThreeB
TwoC
OneD
FourQuestion 85
GK
Two trains having lengths of 100 m and 500 m are running at speeds of 100 km/hr and 110 km/hr, respectively, in the same direction. The time taken (in minutes) by the faster train, coming from behind, to completely cross the other train is:
A
9.3B
1.4C
3.6D
6Question 86
GK
In covering a distance of 90 km, Anirudh takes 3 hours more than Burhan. If Anirudh doubles his speed, then he would take 2 hours less than Burhan. Anirudh's initial speed is:
A
18 km/hrB
6 km/hrC
9 km/hrD
2 km/hrQuestion 87
GK
In which year did the government of India launch the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Campaign?
A
2019B
2022C
2021D
2020Question 88
GK
Who among the following was appointed as Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in January 2021?
A
Justice Joymalya BagchiB
Justice Arun MishraC
Justice Ashish NaithaniD
Justice Harish TandonQuestion 89
GK
Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order. E is kept immediately above G. C is kept immediately above D. Only B is kept above F. Only two boxes are kept above E. C is not kept at the third position from the bottom. How many boxes are kept above C?
A
3B
4C
2D
5Question 90
GK
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution?
A
These may be enforced by the courts.B
These are absolute.C
Cultural and educational rights are fundamental rights.D
These are subject to reasonable restriction.Question 91
GK
The Coromandel Coast is located along which part of India?
A
Southern East coastB
Northern West coastC
Northern East coastD
Southern West coastQuestion 92
GK
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 2 1 6 9 & © 2 $ % 6 & $ $ * 5 @ £ 1 8 @ # (Right) How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
5B
4C
6D
7Question 93
GK
TLOS is related to NFIM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, VNQU is related to PHKO. To which of the given options is XPSW related, following the same logic?
A
JRQMB
RJMQC
RJQMD
JRMQ