RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions
23 Jun 2021 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Arithmetic
Which Edition of the European Political Community Summit was held in November 2024?
A
4thB
6thC
7thD
5thQuestion 2
Arithmetic
British land revenue policies were deeply exploitative. Under which system were landlords required to pay a fixed revenue regardless of crop yield?
A
RyotwariB
ZamindariC
MahalwariD
Indian revenue systemQuestion 3
Arithmetic
Which prominent Indian freedom fighter was imprisoned in Mandalay Jail, Burma?
A
Bal Gangadhar TilakB
Jawaharlal NehruC
Subhas Chandra BoseD
Mahatma GandhiQuestion 4
Arithmetic
Which of the following tribal communities was primarily involved in the Chuar Rebellion in the Jungle Mahals region?
A
BhumjiB
KhasisC
BhilsD
KolsQuestion 5
Arithmetic
The Chinese traveler who visited Harsha's court was:
A
I-TsingB
Hiuen TsangC
Fa-HienD
HaoQuestion 6
Arithmetic
Regarding the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, which of the following statements are correct? 1. The BJP won more than 100 seats. 2. The Congress improved its seat tally compared to 2019. 3. The Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) secured more seats than the Uddhav faction. 4. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance was successful in forming the government.
A
Only 1 and 3B
Only 2 and 3C
Only 1, 2, and 4 D
Only 3 and 4Question 7
Arithmetic
Which of the following is a disproportionation reaction?
A
$2Na + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NaCl$B
$Zn + HCl \rightarrow ZnCl_2 + H_2$C
$Cu + HNO_3 \rightarrow Cu(NO_3)_2 + NO_2 + H_2O$D
$Cl_2 + H_2O \rightarrow HCl + HOCl$Question 8
Arithmetic
In a row of 37 students facing north, Vishesh is 13 th from the right end. If Namrata is 10 th to the left of Vishesh, what is Namrata's position from the left end of the line?
A
11 thB
12 thC
15 thD
14 thQuestion 9
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 :: ? #: VTP :: KIE: %
A
# = QOK, % = PNJB
# = QNK, % = PUYC
# = RTK, % = PKJD
# = LOY, % = PKJQuestion 10
Arithmetic
What is the purpose of Print Preview in MS Excel 365?
A
To check how the spreadsheet will appear on paper and adjust layout/formattingB
To delete unnecessary rows/columnsC
To edit cell formulas before printingD
To convert the spreadsheet into a PDFQuestion 11
Arithmetic
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 1512 1520 1530 1542 1556 ?
A
1572B
1576C
1574D
1570Question 12
Arithmetic
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
YGIPB
HPSYC
AILRD
NVYEQuestion 13
Arithmetic
The famous building 'Qutub Minar' has been built under which style of architecture?
A
Mughal StyleB
Mamulek StyleC
Sharqi StyleD
Seljuk StyleQuestion 14
Arithmetic
Which of the following organisms has the smallest DNA length listed?
A
Human haploid cellB
$\phi$ X174 phageC
Escherichia coliD
Bacteriophage $\lambda$Question 15
Arithmetic
In December 2024, which government project won the SKOCH Award for excellence in forest management?
A
Van Bandhu Kalyan YojanaB
Green India MissionC
Nagaland Forest Management ProjectD
Social Forestry Schemes of Madhya PradeshQuestion 16
Arithmetic
In the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, how many seats were won by the winning party/coalition and what is the name of the party/coalition?
A
56 seats, JMM-led NDA allianceB
56 seats, JMM-led alliance INDIAC
45 seats, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)D
50 seats, Indian National Congress (INC)Question 17
Arithmetic
The Western Coastal Plains are narrower and lie between which features?
A
Western Ghats and Arabian SeaB
Himalayas and Indian OceanC
Vindhya Range and Arabian SeaD
Eastern Ghats and Bay of BengalQuestion 18
Arithmetic
Mr. GHI starts from Point A and drives 16 km towards the east. He then takes a right turn, drives 18 km, turns right and drives 26 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 26 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 10 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
8 km to the southB
4 km to the westC
6 km to the westD
5 km to the southQuestion 19
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 ::? #: GLO :: INQ : %
A
# = DFR, % = NPYB
# = BGJ, % = NSVC
# = BPU, % = MTGD
# = EDG, % = MGVQuestion 20
Arithmetic
Five times the present age of Vashnavi is 18 years more than seven times the present age of Sooraj, and eight times the present age of Sooraj is 17 years less than five times the present age of Vashnavi. What is the sum of the present ages (in years) of Vashnavi and Sooraj?
A
6B
10C
9D
4Question 21
Arithmetic
In the following triads, each group of letters is related to the subsequent one following a certain logic. Select from the given options, the one that follows the same logic. BACK - ABCK - BCKA MINO - IMNO - MNOI
A
RANK - ARNK - ANKRB
CLIP - LCIP - PLICC
TEAR - ETAR - TARED
CAGE - CGAE - EGAC Question 22
Arithmetic
The mean of data is 56, and its median is 76. The mode (using empirical relation) of the data is:
A
105B
116C
93D
203Question 23
Arithmetic
Which of the following river basins supports the highest population concentration in India?
A
Narmada BasinB
Brahmaputra BasinC
Ganga BasinD
Godavari BasinQuestion 24
Arithmetic
In the three-tier structure of the Panchayati Raj system in India, which body is elected at the grassroots level?
A
Block SamitiB
Zila ParishadC
Gram PanchayatD
Panchayat SamitiQuestion 25
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 @ 4 2 + 8 - $\div$ 6 7 % 5 $ # & Code P V A R Z I E H L O J C B Q Conditions: If the first and the last elements are symbols, then the codes for these two (the first and the last element) are to be interchanged. If the third element is a prime number, then the third element is to be coded as $\gamma$. If the fifth element is a multiple of 4, then the fifth element is to be coded as $\beta$. What will be the code for the following group? 4 6$\div$%8
A
BHEOZB
VHEOZC
VHEO$\beta$D
$\gamma$HYO$\beta$Question 26
Arithmetic
Ashish, Lalita and Pranav started a business in partnership, investing in the ratio of 21 : 9 : 20, respectively. At the end of the year, they earned a profit of ₹84,700, which is 28% of their total investment. How much did Lalita invest (in ₹)?
A
₹54,352B
₹54,498C
₹54,442D
₹54,450Question 27
Arithmetic
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides a right to profess, practice and propagate religion?
A
Article 23B
Article 24C
Article 26D
Article 25Question 28
Arithmetic
Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the outcomes of globalisation in the Indian economy? 1. The opening of the economy has led to a rapid decrease in foreign direct investment and foreign exchange reserves. 2. The post-1991 India witnessed a steep decline in its GDP on a continual basis for two decades. 3. The growth of GDP increased from 5.6% during 1980-91 to 8.2% during 2007-12.
A
Only 3B
Only 2C
Only 1 and 2D
Only 1 and 3Question 29
Arithmetic
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
OSMB
RVQC
UYTD
JNIQuestion 30
Logical
A pipe can fill a tank in 8 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 16 hours. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, then the time (in hours) in which the tank will be three-fourth filled, is:
A
48B
36C
24D
12Question 31
Logical
Which of the following caves contain rock cut paintings dating back to the stone age era?
A
Ajanta cavesB
Bhimbetka cavesC
Barabar cavesD
Ellora cavesQuestion 32
Logical
Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement(s) is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statement: All grapes are apples. All apples are kiwis. Some kiwis are bananas. Conclusion: (I) All apples are bananas. (II) Some kiwis are grapes.
A
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.B
Only conclusion (II) follows.C
Only conclusion (I) follows.D
Both conclusions I and II follow.Question 33
Logical
Which method allows you to create a new text file inside a specific folder in Windows?
A
Open the folder and right-click $\rightarrow$ New $\rightarrow$ Text DocumentB
Press Ctrl + F while in the folder.C
Start a new task from Task Manager.D
Restore a file from the Recycle Bin.Question 34
Logical
In Windows 11 OS, which command interpreter helps to manage computer's drives (disks, partitions, volumes, or virtual hard disks)?
A
msconfigB
regeditC
gpedit.mscD
diskpartQuestion 35
Logical
Which of the following materials is most suitable for making filaments in electric bulbs?
A
CopperB
TungstenC
IronD
AluminiumQuestion 36
Logical
Which Indian naval ship visited Port Louis, Mauritius, in March 2021 to participate in the 57th National Day celebrations?
A
INS VikrantB
INS Kolkata C
INS ChennaiD
INS ImphalQuestion 37
Logical
F, G, H, J, K and L 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 three people live between K and G, where K lives below G. H lives on an odd numbered floor and immediately above K. J lives on one of the floors below F and on one of the floors above L. Who lives on floor numbered 4?
A
FB
HC
LD
JQuestion 38
Logical
Where was the 2024 G20 Summit held?
A
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil B
Johannesburg, South AfricaC
New Delhi, IndiaD
Rome, ItalyQuestion 39
Logical
If at the same rate of interest, in 2 years, the simple interest is ₹40 and compound interest, compounded annually, is ₹42, then what is the principal (in ₹)?
A
200B
193C
195D
204Question 40
Logical
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 941 915 741 807 776 (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 added to the first digit of the lowest number?
A
8B
9C
11D
7Question 41
Logical
Each of the digits in the number 73412968 is arranged in the descending order from left to right. Which of the following digits will be fifth from the right in the new number thus formed?
A
6B
4C
7D
3Question 42
Logical
Who among the following wrote the book 'Breaking Rocks and Barrier'?
A
Arun ShourieB
Pankaj MishraC
Sudipta SenguptaD
Soumitra ChatterjeeQuestion 43
Logical
Mr. C starts from Point D and drives 3 km towards the west. He then takes a left turn, drives 11 km, turns left and drives 9 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 5 km, turns left drives 7 km. He then takes left turn, drives 16 km. He takes a final left turn drives 9 km and stops at Point E. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point D again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)
A
2 km towards the EastB
4 km towards the WestC
2 km towards the WestD
4 km towards the SouthQuestion 44
Logical
The temperatures recorded over five consecutive days in a town were: 28°C, 30°C, 32°C, 31°C, and 29°C. What was the average temperature during these five days?
A
29°CB
30°CC
31°CD
32°CQuestion 45
Logical
By selling cloth at ₹483/m, a shopkeeper loses 31%. Find the rate (in ₹/m) at which it should be sold so as to earn a profit of 34%.
A
₹939B
₹935C
₹938D
₹937Question 46
Logical
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 441 317 999 155 444 (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
-6B
-7C
-5D
-8Question 47
Logical
In which year did the Dutch East India Company establish its factory at Petapuli on the North Coromandel Coast?
A
1606B
1532C
1699D
1457Question 48
Logical
Which ancient civilisations flourished in the Thar Desert area about 5000 years ago?
A
Greek CivilisationB
Babylonian CivilisationC
Egyptian CivilisationD
Indus Valley CivilisationQuestion 49
Logical
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 107 788 634 346 488 (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 third digit of the lowest number?
A
7B
9C
12D
14Question 50
Logical
Who is the author of the 2021 novel Dream Count?
A
Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieB
Dan BrownC
Ocean VuongD
Philip PullmanQuestion 51
Logical
In quadrilateral PQRS, the bisectors of $\angle R$ and $\angle S$ meet at point T (inside the quadrilateral), and $\angle STR = 8°$. If the ratio of $\angle P$ to $\angle Q$ is 7 : 9, then what is the difference between the measures of $\angle Q$ and $\angle P$?
A
4°B
7°C
2°D
5°Question 52
Logical
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? LOK 4, JMI 9, HKG 25, FIE 49, ?
A
DGC 169B
DGC 121C
DFC 121D
DGC 81Question 53
Logical
When initiating a new presentation in MS PowerPoint, which of the following is the most accurate description of the 'Design Ideas' feature's primary function?
A
To automatically populate slides with relevant content based on the presentation topicB
To provide real-time collaboration tools for multiple users working on the same presentation simultaneouslyC
To suggest various pre-designed templates and layouts based on the content on the current slideD
To automatically translate the presentation content into multiple languagesQuestion 54
Logical
PSKO is related to ILDH in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, RUMQ is related to KNFJ. To which of the given options is TWOS related, following the same logic?
A
PMLHB
MPHLC
MPLHD
PMHLQuestion 55
Logical
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? HL27 GK38 FJ49 E160 ?
A
DG71B
DH71C
DH72D
DG72Question 56
GK
In this question, a group of numbers/symbols are coded using letter codes as per the codes given below, and the conditions that follow. The correct combination of codes (following only the condition/s that apply) is your answer. 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 @ 6 2 # % & 8 9 = $ 3 4 + Code E J A H F R B Y L H Q T K Z Conditions: (i) If the first element is an odd number and the last element is also an odd number, then the codes for these two (the first and the last elements) are to be interchanged. (ii) If the first and last elements are perfect squares, then the code of the 1st and last element are to be interchanged. (iii) If the first and last element is a symbol, then the first and last element is to be coded as >. What is the code for the following? 9%+27
A
LRZHEB
ERZHEC
LRZHLD
ERZHLQuestion 57
GK
When you reuse slides from another presentation in MS PowerPoint 365, which of the following options ensures the imported slides retain their original formatting?
A
Import slides as images to lock their lookB
Copy and paste the slidesC
Apply the destination theme after insertingD
Click 'Keep Source Formatting' in the Reuse Slides paneQuestion 58
GK
Which dynasty replaced the Shungas in Magadha?
A
KanvasB
SatavahanasC
GuptasD
KushanasQuestion 59
GK
What significant announcement did Vandana Katariya, who holds the record for the most international caps in Indian women's hockey history, make in April, 2021?
A
Her retirement from international hockeyB
Her appointment as the captain of the Indian women's hockey teamC
Her participation in the upcoming OlympicsD
Her decision to join a new hockey teamQuestion 60
GK
For a regular polygon, the sum of the interior angles is 400% more than the sum of its exterior angles. Each interior angle of the polygon measures $x°$. What is the value of $x$?
A
145B
135C
150D
140Question 61
GK
If 'P' stands for '$\times$', 'Q' stands for '÷', 'R' stands for '-' and 'S' stands for '+', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 29 S 9 P 3 R 13 P 4 S 55 = ?
A
59B
27C
83D
41Question 62
GK
Find the value of $(0.54)^3 + (0.46)^3$.
A
0.2854B
0.2584C
0.2458D
0.2548Question 63
GK
Start-up culture has grown rapidly in India after the liberalisation. Which ministry leads the implementation of the Start-up India initiative?
A
Ministry of FinanceB
Ministry of Skill DevelopmentC
Ministry of Commerce and IndustryD
Ministry of MSMEQuestion 64
GK
Which of the following numbers is divisible by 12?
A
2800B
2349C
1264D
2184Question 65
GK
In May 2021, the management of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) was in talks with TRAFFIC - a joint initiative between World Wildlife Fund and the International Union of Conservation of Nature - to obtain a sniffer dog for ________.
A
Periyar National ParkB
Betla National ParkC
Gir National ParkD
Kanha National ParkQuestion 66
GK
According to 2011 census of India, which of the following states/union territories was observed as absence of tribal population?
A
MaharashtraB
KeralaC
PunjabD
OdishaQuestion 67
GK
The average weight of 14 boys in a class is 40.25 kg and that of the remaining 4 boys is 38 kg. Find the average weight (in kg, rounded off to two decimal place) of all the boys in the class.
A
41.75B
40.75C
39.75D
38.75Question 68
GK
Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law?
A
Article 10B
Article 5C
Article 11D
Article 14Question 69
GK
In a certain code language, 'A + B' means 'A is the son of B', 'A - B' means 'A is the brother of B', 'A $\times$ B' means 'A is the wife of B' and 'A $\div$ B' means 'A is the father of B'. How is S related to H if 'S+D-F$\times$G $\div$ H'?
A
Father's sister's sonB
Father's brother's sonC
Mother's sister's sonD
Mother's brother's sonQuestion 70
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 216, 182, 152, 126, 104, ?
A
78B
72C
81D
86Question 71
GK
Three taps A, B and C together can fill an empty cistern in 20 minutes. Tap A alone can fill it in 50 minutes and tap B alone in 60 minutes. How long will tap C alone take to fill it (in minutes)?
A
70B
72C
75D
80Question 72
GK
If the volume of a right circular cone of height 11 cm is $297\pi$ cm$^3$, find the diameter of its base.
A
14 cmB
18 cmC
25 cmD
12 cmQuestion 73
GK
In a certain code language, 'SOUP' is coded as '5173' and 'PINT' is coded as '4216'. What is the code for 'P' in the given code language?
A
1B
4C
6D
3Question 74
GK
What type of aircraft did the Indian Air Force contingent include in Exercise INIOCHOS-25?
A
Su-30 MKI fighters, IL-78 aerial refuelers and C-17 transport aircraftB
Only Su-30 MKI fightersC
Only C-17 transport aircraftD
Only IL-78 aerial refuelersQuestion 75
GK
The least number which, when diminished by 7, is divisible by 16, 20, 10 and 27 is:
A
2167B
2155C
2216D
2146Question 76
GK
Seven people, A, B, L, M, N, S, and T are sitting in a row, facing north. Only L sits to the left of S. Only four people sit between L and N. Only M sits between A and B, and A is not an immediate neighbour of N. Who sits at the extreme right of the line?
A
AB
NC
DD
TQuestion 77
GK
If A's salary is 51% more than that of B, then by what percentage is B's salary less than that of A (correct to two decimal places)?
A
36.52%B
33.77%C
34.80%D
32.75%Question 78
GK
The median of the observations 85, 62, 20, 72, 20, 43, 35, 90, 68, 56 and 79 is:
A
62B
72C
56D
68Question 79
GK
Seven people D, E, F, G, L, M and N are sitting in a row, facing north. Only five people sit between M and L. F sits to the immediate left of L. Only one person sits between F and E. N sits at some place to the left of G but at some place to the right of D. Who sits third from the left end of the row?
A
NB
DC
GD
FQuestion 80
GK
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/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.) (29, 53, 24) (12, 32, 20)
A
(47, 75, 25)B
(24, 40, 13)C
(49, 71, 19)D
(46, 60, 14)Question 81
GK
The simplified value of $74 - 3 \times (21 + 15) + 36$ is:
A
2B
11C
-5D
6Question 82
GK
Which of the following is NOT an elected position under the Panchayati Raj system in India?
A
Panchayat SecretaryB
PradhanC
Zila Pramukh D
SarpanchQuestion 83
GK
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states about the duty of Union Public Service Commission to present its report annually to the President of India?
A
Article 322B
Article 323C
Article 324D
Article 321Question 84
GK
Each of the digits in the number 257461398 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. What will be the sum of the digits that are second from the left and third from the right in the new number thus formed?
A
10B
11C
8D
9Question 85
GK
Which of the following crops is associated with plantation agriculture in India?
A
BajraB
TeaC
WheatD
CottonQuestion 86
GK
The Planning Commission was established to steer India's five year plans. Who was the first chairman of the Planning Commission of India?
A
CD DeshmukhB
Rajendra PrasadC
Jawaharlal NehruD
BR AmbedkarQuestion 87
GK
In what time (in years) will ₹2,800 fetch an interest of ₹700 at 5% per year simple interest?
A
5B
6C
7D
8Question 88
GK
A car covers a distance of 1032 km in 8 hours. The speed of a train is double the speed of the car. One-third the speed of the train is equal to the speed of a bike. How much distance will the bike cover in 17 hours?
A
1460 kmB
1452 kmC
1462 kmD
1458 kmQuestion 89
GK
If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 1374526, then what will the sum of the digits which are third from the left and third from the right in the new number thus formed be?
A
8B
14C
11D
16Question 90
GK
In this question, a group of numbers/symbols are coded using letter codes as per the codes given below, and the conditions that follow. The correct combination of codes (following only the condition/s that apply) is your answer. 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 @ 6 2 # % & 8 9 = $ 3 4 + Code E J A H F R B Y L H Q T K Z Conditions: (i) If the first element is an odd number and the last element is also an odd number, then the codes for these two (the first and the last elements) are to be interchanged. (ii) If the first and last elements are perfect squares, then the code of the 1st and last element are to be interchanged. (iii) If the first and last element is a symbol, then the first and last element is to be coded as >. What is the code for the following? 98#@4
A
KYFJLB
LYFJKC
TYFJYD
KYFELQuestion 91
GK
A grocer marked his goods at 60% above their cost price and sold them at a discount of X%. If he gained 52% profit, then find the value of X.
A
7B
5C
2D
3