RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions
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Question 1
Arithmetic
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged? $35 - 112 \times 84 ÷ 48 + 75 = ?$
A
24B
174C
86D
46Question 2
Arithmetic
F, G, H, K, L, and M live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it is numbered 2, and so on till the topmost floor, which is numbered 6. L lives on floor number 5. H lives on a floor above L. Only K lives below M. F lives on an even numbered floor. How many people live below G?
A
TwoB
ThreeC
FourD
OneQuestion 3
Arithmetic
Yogesh invested some money in a bank at 5% per annum rate of interest. What would be the corresponding simple interest (in ₹) if after 2 years, Yogesh got ₹102.5 as compound interest, considering annual compounding?
A
95B
115C
100D
110Question 4
Arithmetic
What was the trend in the unemployment rate in usual status for persons of age 15 years and above, for urban areas, from FY23 to FY24, as per the Department of Economic Affairs report?
A
Decreased from 5.4% to 5.1%B
Increased from 4% to 5%C
Decreased from 6% to 5%D
Remained stable at 5.0%Question 5
Arithmetic
When saving an MS PowerPoint presentation, what is the primary purpose of the 'Save as Picture Presentation' option?
A
To optimise the presentation for viewing on low-bandwidth internet connectionsB
To save each slide as a separate image file within a folderC
To prevent any further editing of the presentation contentD
To embed a static image of the first slide as a previewQuestion 6
Arithmetic
Find the value of $64x^3 + 27y^3 + 144x^2y + 108xy^2$, when $x = 5$ and $y = -5$.
A
120B
125C
150D
100Question 7
Arithmetic
If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 75246183, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?
A
ThreeB
TwoC
NoneD
OneQuestion 8
Arithmetic
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 1412 1420 1430 1442 1456 ?
A
1474B
1470C
1468D
1472Question 9
Arithmetic
Who was the founder of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty?
A
VatsarajaB
GopalaC
Nagabhata ID
BhojaQuestion 10
Arithmetic
What is the primary objective of the hyperloop test track launched by IIT Madras and Indian Railways in 2021?
A
To revolutionise high-speed transportation and reduce travel timeB
To develop a new mode of transportation for goodsC
To test the feasibility of vacuum tube technologyD
To promote sustainable transportation solutionsQuestion 11
Arithmetic
Seven people D, E, F, G, L, M and N are sitting in a row, facing north. Only two people sit to the left of L. Only three people sit between L and E. G sits second to the right of L. Only two people sit between G and M. D sits at some place to the right of N but at some place to the left of F. How many people sit to the right of D?
A
FourB
TwoC
ThreeD
OneQuestion 12
Arithmetic
What happens if users try to open an MS Excel file created in a newer version (e.g., Excel 2021) in an older version (e.g., Excel 2010)?
A
MS Excel will display an error and refuse to open the file.B
The file will open normally with all features intact.C
The file will open in Compatibility Mode with limited functionality.D
The file will be automatically converted to a PDF.Question 13
Arithmetic
Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two set of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. ICK : KEF HDW : JFR
A
RFM : TIHB
VJF : XLAC
KLR : MNND
GGP : IJKQuestion 14
Arithmetic
Which among the following is the main reason for classifying economic activities into different sectors in India?
A
To divide labour across sectorsB
To reduce employment in capital-intensive sectorsC
To increase taxes across sectorsD
To understand their functioning and interdependenceQuestion 15
Arithmetic
The PM-KISAN scheme launched by the Central Government falls under which category of boxes under the WTO's Agreement on Agriculture?
A
Amber boxB
Green boxC
Red boxD
Blue boxQuestion 16
Arithmetic
In March 2021, the Indian government passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leading to nationwide protests. Which organisation led the protests, calling the bill "unconstitutional and undemocratic"?
A
Imarat-e-ShariahB
Jamiat Ulema-e-HindC
All India Shia Personal Law BoardD
All India Muslim Personal Law BoardQuestion 17
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/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.) (7, 80, 22) (43, 143, 19)
A
(25, 91, 15)B
(11, 63, 15)C
(13, 89, 21)D
(49, 139, 15)Question 18
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) 6 @ $ 1 8 # 9 % ≺ 2 4 ⋟ 3 ^ 5 & 7 (Right) If all the numbers are dropped from the series, which of the following will be sixth from the right?
A
%B
$C
#D
Question 19
Arithmetic
Which of the following dance forms is NOT associated with Rajasthan?
A
Kacho GhodiB
TarangmelC
GhoomarD
KalbeliaQuestion 20
Arithmetic
John Green's non-fiction book, released in March 2021, discusses the history and impact of which disease?
A
MalariaB
TuberculosisC
CholeraD
InfluenzaQuestion 21
Arithmetic
Demetrius, a Bactrian-Greek ruler, came into conflict with ________.
A
NahapanaB
HarshaC
SimukaD
PushyamitraQuestion 22
Arithmetic
Mr. XYZ starts from Point A and drives 15 km towards the west. He then takes a left turn, drives 11 km, turns left and drives 19 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 16 km. He takes a final left 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
5 km to the westB
5 km to the southC
3 km to the eastD
3 km to the northQuestion 23
Arithmetic
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 815 497 460 637 147 (Right) (Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations are to be done from left to right.) What will be the resultant if the second digit of the highest number is subtracted from the third digit of the lowest number?
A
9B
8C
6D
7Question 24
Arithmetic
How many writs mentioned in the Constitution of India enforce Fundamental Rights?
A
Four WritsB
Six WritsC
Five WritsD
Seven WritsQuestion 25
Arithmetic
Sub-irrigation in India is particularly suitable for areas with:
A
low soil fertilityB
sandy soilC
high water tableD
low water tableQuestion 26
Arithmetic
In February 2021, how much total budget was allocated to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the Union Budget?
A
₹3,790 croreB
₹3,254 croreC
₹4,132 croreD
₹2,808 croreQuestion 27
Arithmetic
If 1 is added to each even digit and 2 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 936245, then how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?
A
ThreeB
NoneC
OneD
TwoQuestion 28
Arithmetic
Ravi spends ₹250 on Monday, ₹300 on Tuesday, ₹275 on Wednesday, ₹325 on Thursday, and ₹350 on Friday. What is his average daily expenditure over these five days?
A
₹300B
₹320C
₹310D
₹280Question 29
Logical
Seven boxes, C, D, E, F, G, H and X, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept between C and H. Only F is kept above G. Only one box is kept between G and C. E is kept at some place below X but at some place above D. How many boxes are kept between X and D?
A
ThreeB
TwoC
FourD
OneQuestion 30
Logical
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 tablets are laptops. No laptop is a desktop. No laptop is a mobile. Conclusions: (I) No tablet is a desktop. (II) Some mobiles are desktops.
A
Only conclusion (I) follows.B
Only conclusion (II) follows.C
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.D
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.Question 31
Logical
A dealer purchased a washing machine for ₹1,301. After allowing a discount of 53% on its marked price, he still gains 41%. Find the marked price of the washing machine.
A
₹3,940B
₹3,886C
₹3,917D
₹3,903Question 32
Logical
Which of the following is NOT a valid way to move selected text in MS Word?
A
Drag and DropB
Ctrl + DragC
Cut and PasteD
Format PainterQuestion 33
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
PVQB
KQMC
MSND
HNIQuestion 34
Logical
In a certain code language, 'rough and ready' is coded as 'mo hp km' and 'road is rough' is coded as 'tx km bn'. How is 'rough' coded in the given language?
A
hpB
txC
bnD
kmQuestion 35
Logical
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? AAA 16, ECZ 36, IEY 64, MGX 100, ?
A
QIW 144B
UVW 81C
WIU 100D
UIW 121Question 36
Logical
Which of the following ratios is greatest?
A
9 : 11B
10 : 27C
11 : 11D
31 : 38Question 37
Logical
What is the mode of the data given below? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places. Age in years 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 No. of patients 16 21 14 34 37 32 13
A
46.12B
53.75C
34.15D
33.05Question 38
Logical
In a certain code language, 'FARM' is coded as '4683' and 'MUSE' is coded as '2419'. What is the code for 'M' in the given code language?
A
1B
3C
2D
4Question 39
Logical
The sum of interior angles of a regular polygon is 1260°. Find the number of diagonals of this regular polygon.
A
35B
27C
44D
20Question 40
Logical
The average weight of A, B and C is 45 kg. If the average weight of A and B is 39 kg and that of B and C is 48 kg, then the weight of B (in kg) is:
A
54B
39C
29D
49Question 41
Logical
The efficiency of gas exchange in the alveoli is primarily attributed to which structural characteristic?
A
Abundance of mucus-secreting cellsB
Thick epithelial lining to protect from pathogensC
A robust elastic network to maintain alveolar shapeD
Large surface area combined with a thin alveolar-capillary barrierQuestion 42
Logical
As per the Union Budget 2021-26, Asset Monetization Plan 2021-30, what will be the amount for the second plan for 2021-30 with the aim to reinvest in new projects?
A
₹10 lakh croreB
₹20 lakh croreC
₹25 lakh croreD
₹15 lakh croreQuestion 43
Logical
38 people are standing in a row facing north. Hari is 11th from the right end while Hema is 14th from the left end. How many people are there between Hari and Hema?
A
12B
13C
14D
11Question 44
Logical
At what rate (in percentage) per annum will ₹1,400 give ₹700 as simple interest in 5 years?
A
10%B
12%C
9%D
13%Question 45
Logical
Which smallest number should be added to 13874 so that the sum is completely divisible by 67?
A
60B
57C
64D
62Question 46
Logical
Who among the following won the Best Director award at the 2021 Oscars?
A
Quentin TarantinoB
Steven SpielbergC
Peter StraughanD
Sean BakerQuestion 47
Logical
What was notable about Vidarbha's performance in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25?
A
They won the title for the first timeB
They won the title for the third time in seven seasonsC
They lost the final to KeralaD
They did not qualify for the finalQuestion 48
Logical
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) % 3 £ 3 & © * 3 & 7 7 3 7 % 4 8 © * 1 * 9 9 (Right) How many such numbers are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
3B
5C
2D
4Question 49
Logical
Who among the following has been appointed as the CEO of the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) in October 2024?
A
Vijaya Kishore RahatkarB
Manoj Kumar DubeyC
Ajit Kumar SaxenaD
Paramesh SivamaniQuestion 50
Logical
A person drove at 23 km/hr for 4.5 hours, then increased his speed by 11 km/hr, and reached the destination in another hour. Find the average speed (in km/hr) of the person during the entire journey.
A
22B
25C
26D
21Question 51
Logical
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? XQS VOQ TMO RKM ?
A
PJLB
PILC
PIKD
PJKQuestion 52
Logical
Which of the following groups is NOT considered a part of the Union Council of Ministers in India?
A
Cabinet MinistersB
Parliamentary SecretariesC
Deputy MinistersD
Ministers of StateQuestion 53
Logical
A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, and D in the ratio of 10 : 4 : 8 : 5. If C gets ₹24 more than B, how much did A receive?
A
₹63B
₹59C
₹60D
₹58Question 54
Logical
In January 2021, which Indian state came under President's Rule due to ongoing ethnic violence and the resignation of its Chief Minister?
A
AssamB
NagalandC
TripuraD
ManipurQuestion 55
Logical
What was the literacy rate in India according to the 2011 Census?
A
74.04%B
76.23%C
75.12%D
72.98%Question 56
Logical
The Home Rule Movement in India, launched during the World War I, aimed to attain self-government within the British Empire. Which two prominent leaders were associated with starting this movement?
A
Mahatma Gandhi and Gopal Krishna GokhaleB
Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar TilakC
Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra BoseD
Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra PalQuestion 57
Logical
In which year did Goa become the capital of the Portuguese Commercial empire in India?
A
1410B
1390C
1530D
1659Question 58
GK
What is the mode of the following data? 53, 47, 43, 42, 52, 54, 54, 51, 42, 53, 53, 48, 46, 43, 43, 40, 43, 41
A
47B
53C
42D
43Question 59
GK
In this question, a group of number/symbol is coded using letter codes as per the codes given below and the conditions which follow. The correct combination of codes (following only the condition/s that applies) 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 R E A U M D F P Q I O H N W Z B Code # 7 6 $ 8 % * 5 9 4 © @ d 3 2 1 Conditions: i) If the first element is a consonant and the third is a vowel, the codes for these two (the first and the third elements) are to be interchanged. ii) If the first element is vowel and the fourth letter is a consonant, the first and fourth elements are to be coded as the code for the vowel. iii) If the second and third elements the consonants, both are to be coded as the code for the third element. Based on the above instructions, what would be the code for 'OBAHMQ'?
A
©16@87B
@$6@89C
@16@89D
©16©89Question 60
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
IL - FIB
MP - JMC
NQ - KND
MJ - DFQuestion 61
GK
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 ÷ B means 'A is the father of B'. Based on the above, how is E related to K if 'E + F - G x H ÷ K'?
A
Mother's sister's sonB
Father's sister's sonC
Mother's sister's husbandD
Father's sister's husbandQuestion 62
GK
Which of the following writs protects the right to life and personal liberty mentioned in the Constitution of India?
A
MandamusB
Habeas CorpusC
CertiorariD
ProhibitionQuestion 63
GK
Which of the following options correctly describes the Indian President's power to summon the Parliament?
A
The President may summon the Parliament at least twice a year.B
The President can only summon the Parliament after consulting the Prime Minister.C
The President may summon the Parliament at his/her discretion with no statutory minimum frequency.D
The President may summon the Parliament only once every calendar year.Question 64
GK
In April 2021, the Chief Minister of which Indian state inaugurated a newly constructed Jagannath Temple in the coastal town of Digha?
A
Tamil NaduB
West BengalC
Andhra PradeshD
OdishaQuestion 65
GK
If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 5364178, then what will the sum of the digits which are second from the left and second from the right in the new number thus formed be?
A
10B
7C
9D
12Question 66
GK
Which of the following is true regarding the materials of construction used for Ashokan pillars?
A
They were largely made of stone.B
They were largely made of wood.C
They were largely made of concrete.D
They were largely made of iron.Question 67
GK
What was the main focus of the Aligarh Movement?
A
Women's RightsB
Hindu RevivalismC
Abolition of SatiD
Modern Education among MuslimsQuestion 68
GK
YAGK is related to RTZD in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, WYEI is related to PRXB. To which of the following options is BDJN related, following the same logic?
A
UWHYB
UWACC
UWCGD
UWCHQuestion 69
GK
What happens when you press 'Ctrl + M' in MS PowerPoint 365?
A
A new slide is inserted with the same layout as the previous slide.B
A new blank slide is inserted regardless of the previous layout.C
A duplicate of the current slide is created.D
The slide master view is opened.Question 70
GK
Which of the following countries will host the 2021 G20 Summit for the first time on the African continent?
A
KenyaB
EgyptC
NigeriaD
South AfricaQuestion 71
GK
The Narmada River originates from which hills?
A
AravalliB
SatpuraC
Western GhatsD
VindhyachalQuestion 72
GK
In a quadrilateral QRST, $\angle Q = 52°$ and $\angle R = 44°$. The bisectors of $\angle S$ and $\angle T$ meet at E. What is the measure of $\angle TES$?
A
48°B
37°C
44°D
59°Question 73
GK
MQIL is related to FJBE in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, OSKN is related to HLDG. To which of the given options is QUMP related, following the same logic?
A
NJFIB
JNIFC
JNFID
NJIFQuestion 74
GK
Under which Act was the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), which conducts Lok Adalats along with other Legal Services Institutions, constituted?
A
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987B
Advocates Act, 1961C
Indian Bar Council Act, 1926D
Public Interest Litigation Act, 1990Question 75
GK
Mukesh sold a car for ₹2,03,700 at 10% loss. For what price (in ₹) should he sell the car to gain 68% profit?
A
3,80,238B
3,80,240C
3,80,237D
3,80,243Question 76
GK
What is the complete set of both base and derived units called?
A
System of unitsB
Scientific modelC
Measurement setD
Universal constant systemQuestion 77
GK
What is the total DGQI 2.0 (Data Governance Quality Index) score achieved by the Department of Rural Development in Q4 of 2023-24?
A
4.50 out of 5B
3.95 out of 5C
5.00 out of 5D
4.93 out of 5Question 78
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 173, 151, 131, 113, 97, ?
A
91B
68C
83D
76Question 79
GK
How many Indian States and Union Territories have a coastline as per the Annual Report 2022-23 of the Ministry of Home Affairs?
A
11 States and 6 Union TerritoriesB
8 States and 3 Union TerritoriesC
10 States and 5 Union TerritoriesD
9 States and 4 Union TerritoriesQuestion 80
GK
Which of the following states has a sparse population mainly due to hilly terrain?
A
Tamil NaduB
OdishaC
Arunachal PradeshD
GujaratQuestion 81
GK
A sells a camera to B at a loss of 60% and B sells the camera to C at a profit of 25%. If C purchased the camera for ₹62,616, then what was the cost (in ₹) of the camera for A?
A
1,25,229B
1,25,230C
1,25,226D
1,25,232Question 82
GK
A man spends 50% of his monthly salary on the rent of his house. If every month he also spends ₹780 on his conveyance and ₹9,800 on his groceries and saves the remaining ₹110, his monthly salary is:
A
₹21,430B
₹21,307C
₹21,282D
₹21,380Question 83
GK
Seven times the present age of Anjali is 14 years more than six times the present age of Kamal, and seven times the present age of Kamal is 7 years less than seven times the present age of Anjali. What is the sum of the present ages (in years) of Anjali and Kamal?
A
20B
15C
12D
13Question 84
GK
What is the main purpose of the Tab key on a standard keyboard?
A
To insert a forward slashB
To remove textC
To shift the cursor to the next field or tab positionD
To close the active applicationQuestion 85
GK
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. GOAL - GLAO - LAOG COMB - CBMO - BMOC
A
OVEL - OVLE - VELOB
WISH - WHSI - HSIWC
TING - ITNG - GINTD
LOST - LSOT - TSOLQuestion 86
GK
Rahul had some marbles. When he distributed the marbles equally among 27 children, he found that 17 marbles were left. Had he distributed the marbles equally among 19 children and 15 children, he still would have had 9 and 5 marbles, respectively, left with him. But when he distributed them equally among 80 children, no marble was left. The number of marbles that Rahul initially had may lie between ________.
A
5140 and 5150B
5110 and 5130C
5070 and 5080D
5090 and 5100Question 87
GK
Mr. J starts from Point U and drives 2 km towards the North. He then takes a right turn, drives 9 km, turns right and drives 3 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 16 km. He then takes a final right turn, drives 1 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point U again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)
A
4 km towards the SouthB
7 km towards the EastC
11 km towards the NorthD
4 km towards the WestQuestion 88
GK
Why did Mendeleev leave gaps in his periodic table?
A
For undiscovered elementsB
To include isotopesC
To avoid repetition of elementsD
To make the table look symmetricalQuestion 89
GK
A pipe can fill a tank in 15 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 40 hours. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, then the time (in hours) in which the tank will be one-third filled, is:
A
8B
32C
24D
16Question 90
GK
Seven people, A, B, L, M, N, S, and T are sitting in a row, facing north. Only three people sit between A and S. M sits to the immediate left of S. No one sits to the right of T. Only two people sit between T and M. N sits to the immediate right of L. How many people sit between B and N?
A
OneB
TwoC
FourD
ThreeQuestion 91
GK
A tank can be filled by two pipes C and D in 60 minutes and 40 minutes, respectively. How much time will it take to fill the tank from the empty state if D is used for half the time and C and D fill it together for the other half?
A
50 minutesB
30 minutesC
15 minutesD
1 hour