RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

24 Jun 2021 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Arithmetic

In one hour, a boat goes 46 km/hr in the direction of the stream and 36 km/hr against the direction of the stream. What will be the speed of the current?

A
5 km/hr
B
4 km/hr
C
11 km/hr
D
2 km/hr
Question 2
Arithmetic

India's Green Revolution began with experimental programmes. What was the first such initiative called?

A
Intensive Agricultural District Programme
B
National Seed Plan
C
Rural Employment Programme
D
Operation Green
Question 3
Arithmetic

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 the conditions 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 8 6 * % 9 & 3 + @ 5 $ 7 4 Code W C E J F A D Q G P R B U Conditions:  (I) If the first element is a number and the last a symbol, the codes for these two (the first and the last elements) are to be interchanged.  (II) If the first element is an odd number and the last an even number, the first and last elements are to be coded as ©.  (III) If the third element is a perfect cube, the second element is to be coded as the code for the third element.  What will %987 be coded as?

A
JFWB
B
JWFB
C
JWWB
D
BFWJ
Question 4
Arithmetic

Vinay starts from Point A and drives 3 km towards the North. He then takes a right turn, drives 2 km, turns left and drives 3 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 6 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
6 km to the East
B
4 km to the West
C
4 km to the East
D
5 km to the East
Question 5
Arithmetic

What is the mode of the following data?  49, 54, 54, 43, 52, 49, 51, 46, 53, 43, 53, 49, 44, 45, 46, 44, 40, 50, 52, 49

A
49
B
43
C
54
D
52
Question 6
Arithmetic

Which of the following can be settled in a Lok Adalat?

A
Public interest litigation
B
Constitutional matters
C
Compoundable offences
D
Murder cases
Question 7
Arithmetic

Which of the following positions is NOT found in every Gram Panchayat in India?

A
Elected President (Sarpanch) of the Panchayat
B
Panchayat Secretary
C
Elected Treasurer of the Panchayat
D
Vice President (Upsarpanch) of the Panchayat
Question 8
Arithmetic

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  4 10 19 34 58 ?

A
94
B
72
C
74
D
89
Question 9
Arithmetic

Which country will host the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup, featuring the top football clubs from around the world?

A
Spain
B
Qatar
C
United States
D
Saudi Arabia
Question 10
Arithmetic

Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.  (Note: All numbers are single digit numbers only.)  (Left) 3 3 & 7 * € 2 6 8 £ % 5 6 £ ©1 6 & % 8 # # (Right) How many such numbers are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

A
3
B
4
C
6
D
5
Question 11
Arithmetic

The mean proportional between 4 + 2√3 and 16 – 8√3 is:

A
4
B
8
C
9
D
14
Question 12
Arithmetic

Which force arises when a body is immersed in a fluid and displaces the fluid?

A
Normal reaction
B
Buoyant force
C
Spring force
D
Tension
Question 13
Arithmetic

In 2024, which state was selected for the establishment of India's first commercial semiconductor fabrication plant under the India Semiconductor Mission?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Gujarat
D
Maharashtra
Question 14
Arithmetic

The government of India decided that Medium-Term and Long-Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) components of Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) shall be discontinued from:

A
26 December 2024
B
26 February 2023
C
26 March 2021
D
26 January 2022
Question 15
Arithmetic

What major future-focused initiative was discussed during the 67th GBM of the Asian Productivity Organisation APO?

A
Green Productivity 2.0 Ecosystem
B
Smart Cities 2030
C
Digital Governance Network
D
Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement
Question 16
Arithmetic

Amita, Babita, Geeta, Kavita, Meeta, Sarita, Vinita are sitting in a straight line, facing north. Geeta sits third to the right of Kavita. Sarita sits third to the left of Amita, who is third to the left of Meeta. Neither Sarita nor Babita sit immediately next to Kavita. Three of the following four are alike in a certain way based on the given arrangement and thus form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?

A
Amita and Babita
B
Vinita and Amita
C
Babita and Meeta
D
Sarita and Kavita
Question 17
Arithmetic

A retailer allows a 10% discount on the marked price. What price (in ₹) must be marked on an item whose cost price is ₹626 to make a profit of 35%?

A
939
B
938
C
937
D
942
Question 18
Arithmetic

In Microsoft PowerPoint, which view is best suited for reorganising slides and getting an overview of the entire presentation structure?

A
Slide Sorter View
B
Normal View
C
Slide Show View
D
Reading View
Question 19
Arithmetic

Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.  (Note: All numbers are single digit numbers only.)  (Left) 3 © 3 # 1 & & 5 £ 9 3 4 * & 2 2 % 2 2 7 © @ (Right)  How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

A
4
B
5
C
2
D
3
Question 20
Arithmetic

Each of the digits in the number 4319286 is arranged in descending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

A
Three
B
One
C
Two
D
None
Question 21
Arithmetic

Find the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation 2x² + x + 3 = 0.

A
Rational roots
B
Real roots and equal
C
Imaginary roots
D
Distinct real roots
Question 22
Arithmetic

Which of the following methods is the easiest way to sort files by name in File Explorer in Windows 11 OS?

A
Click the Name column header in File Explorer
B
Drag files into alphabetical order manually
C
Use the Ctrl + S shortcut
D
Right-click → Select Group by → Name
Question 23
Arithmetic

The 1991 reforms led to major tax policy changes to boost efficiency and compliance. Which tax reform, implemented in 2017, aimed to unify India's indirect tax structure?

A
Service Tax
B
GST
C
Excise Duty
D
VAT
Question 24
Arithmetic

Seven people, A, B, C, D, S, T, and U are sitting in a row, facing north. Only two people sit between T and C. Only D sits to the right of U. Only one person sits between C and U. B sits at some place to the right of S but at some place to the left of A.  How many people sit between A and S?

A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
Question 25
Arithmetic

The Bagh caves, which contain Buddhist mural paintings, are located in which of the following states of India?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Orissa
C
Karnataka
D
Maharashtra
Question 26
Arithmetic

Yōko Ogawa's novel "Mina's Matchbox" was translated into English and released in August 2024. What is the original language of the novel?

A
Japanese
B
Chinese
C
Vietnamese
D
Korean
Question 27
Arithmetic

Anushka walks to her office 5 km away from home. In the morning she covers the distance in 1 hour, whereas while returning home in the evening, she takes 15 more minutes to cover the same distance. Find her average speed (in km/hr) during the two-way journey.

A
38/9
B
40/9
C
40/11
D
41/9
Question 28
Arithmetic

Two years ago, the average age of A, B and C was 66 years. Two years from now, the average age of A and C will be 89 years. What will be the age (in years) of B, four years from now?

A
37
B
30
C
34
D
31
Question 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
KQN
B
NTP
C
QWS
D
TZV
Question 30
Logical

T is the wife of S. L is the daughter of T. K is the sister of S. W is the mother of L's father. P is the son of S. How is P related to K?

A
Husband's brother
B
Husband's father
C
Daughter's husband
D
Brother's son
Question 31
Logical

The average of Sachin's marks in 7 subjects is 76. His average in six subjects excluding English is 70. How many marks did he get in English?

A
113
B
111
C
112
D
114
Question 32
Logical

Which of the following is a window provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for banks to borrow overnight funds at a higher interest rate than the repo rate?

A
Open market operation
B
Marginal standing facility
C
Off budget financing
D
Standing deposit facility
Question 33
Logical

Which of the following accurately explains why a touchscreen can be considered both an input and an output device?

A
It processes user data internally and sends it to memory.
B
It allows users to interact with visual data and sends touch signals to the computer.
C
It only displays images but responds to voice commands.
D
It stores programs and lets users write directly to memory.
Question 34
Logical

Seven boxes D, E, F, G, I, J and K are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. No box is kept above F. Only three boxes are kept between F and K. Only one box is kept between D and E. E is kept immediately above K. Only four boxes are kept between D and G. J is kept at some place above I. Which box is kept second below J?

A
F
B
G
C
K
D
D
Question 35
Logical

A grocer marked his goods 40% above their cost price and sold them at a discount of X%. If he gained 33% profit, then find the value of X.

A
4
B
2
C
5
D
3
Question 36
Logical

Hemant and Irfan can complete a certain piece of work in 6 and 10 days, respectively. They started to work together, and after 2 days, Irfan left. In how many days will Hemant complete the remaining work?

A
9/5
B
17/5
C
11/5
D
14/5
Question 37
Logical

Find the median from the following data. Age in years 15-25 25-35 35-45 45-55 55-65 65-75 75-85 No. of patients 37 11 26 10 39 25 18

A
59 years
B
72 years
C
68 years
D
54 years
Question 38
Logical

Which of the following tribal groups is associated with the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland?

A
Garo
B
Mizo
C
Naga
D
Ao
Question 39
Logical

Who is popularly known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest' for his active role in the Indian independence movement?

A
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
Mahatma Gandhi
D
Subhas Chandra Bose
Question 40
Logical

Who among the following took oath as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard in October 2024?

A
Ajit Kumar Saxena
B
Manoj Kumar Dubey
C
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
D
Paramesh Sivamani
Question 41
Logical

What happens if a minister is not a member of the Parliament for six consecutive months?

A
The minister ceases to hold office.
B
The minister must be re-elected within three months.
C
The Prime Minister can grant an extension.
D
The minister can continue with special permission from the President.
Question 42
Logical

The capital of Harshavardhana's empire was:

A
Agra
B
Thanesar
C
Kannauj
D
Pataliputra
Question 43
Logical

Steve starts from Point A and drives 10 km towards north. He then takes a right turn, drives 7 km, turns right and drives 3 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 5 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 7 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 towards west
B
10 km towards south
C
12 km towards east
D
10 km towards west
Question 44
Logical

Which type of memory is non-volatile and is used to store essential system instructions in a computer?

A
ROM
B
Registers
C
RAM
D
Cache Memory
Question 45
Logical

A and B invested money in a business in the ratio of 8 : 5. If 35% of the total profit goes for charity, and A's share in the profit is ₹7,770, what is the total profit?

A
₹19,426
B
₹19,423
C
₹19,425
D
₹19,422
Question 46
Logical

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states about the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

A
Article 145
B
Article 146
C
Article 147
D
Article 148
Question 47
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 is the letter-cluster that 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
UZW
B
NSP
C
IGL
D
SXU
Question 48
Logical

Within the cardiac conduction system, which structure is recognised as the primary pacemaker responsible for initiating each heartbeat?

A
Bundle of His
B
Sinoatrial (SA) node
C
Atrioventricular (AV) node
D
Purkinje fibers
Question 49
Logical

As per February 2021 data, how many sports infrastructure projects have been approved under the Khelo India programme?

A
223
B
423
C
123
D
323
Question 50
Logical

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.  (Left) 617 335 930 459 571 (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
13
B
12
C
14
D
15
Question 51
Logical

The Moplah Uprising (also known as the Malabar Rebellion) of 1921, which was against British rule and Hindu landlords, took place in which of the following locations?

A
Bombay
B
Kerala
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Bengal
Question 52
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 cats are bills.  No snakes are bills.  All snakes are dolls.  Conclusions:  (I) Some dolls are not cats.  (II) No bills are dolls.

A
Only conclusion (I) follows.
B
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
C
Only conclusion (II) follows.
D
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Question 53
Logical

Who among the following has been elected as the Vice President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the term 2021-26 in February 2021?

A
V Anantha Nageswaran
B
Vivek Joshi
C
Prasanna Kumar D
D
Charanjot Singh Nanda
Question 54
Logical

If Ojaswita received the following marks in five assignments: 82, 86, 92, 75, and 95, what is her average score?

A
84
B
86
C
87
D
89
Question 55
Logical

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 :: ?  #: QLO :: QLO: %

A
# = LGJ, % = VQT
B
# = LPU, % = VPY
C
# = LLP, % = VOY
D
# = KJJ, % = MYT
Question 56
Logical

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.  SAME - AEMS - EMAS  GOAL - OLAG - LAOG

A
LEAN - ELAN - NEAL
B
SINK - IKNS - KNIS
C
YEAK - YAEK - KAEY
D
RIPE - IRPE - EIPR
Question 57
Logical

VAGL is related to PUAF in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, XCIN is related to RWCH. To which of the following options is FKQV related, following the same logic?

A
ZPEK
B
ZEKP
C
ZPKE
D
ZEPK
Question 58
GK

A group of numbers/symbols is coded using letter codes as per the codes given below and the conditions that follow. If none of the conditions apply, then codes for the respective number/symbol to be followed directly as given in the table. Number/Symbol 2 9 6 7 4 # 3 @ 1 Code Y A L B S D E Z C Conditions  (i) If the first element is a symbol and the last a number, 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 an even number, the first and last elements are to be coded as ©  (iii) If both second and third elements are perfect squares, the third element is to be coded as the code for the second element.  What will be the code for the following group?  9 4 @ 1

A
ASZC
B
©SZ©
C
LZSC
D
AZSC
Question 59
GK

Seven boxes, G, H, I, J, O, P and Q, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only G is kept above J. Only Q is kept between J and H. Only I is kept below P. How many boxes are kept between O and I?

A
Four
B
Two
C
One
D
Three
Question 60
GK

Which of the following devices processes data in the computer system?

A
FDD
B
RAM
C
CPU
D
HDD
Question 61
GK

Liberalisation enabled more autonomy and competition in the banking sector. Which of the following was the first private bank to be set up in India after the 1991 reforms?

A
Axis Bank
B
IndusInd Bank
C
HDFC Bank
D
ICICI Bank
Question 62
GK

The population of a village was 1,20,000. It increased by 15% in the first year and increased by 20% in the second year. Its population after two years is

A
1,65,600
B
1,38,000
C
1,62,000
D
1,44,000
Question 63
GK

Which of the following statements regarding the Namo Drone Didi scheme launched during 2024 are correct?  It is a central sector scheme aimed at empowering women-led SHGs through drone-based agricultural services.  The scheme is primarily implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.  The scheme aims to enhance the income of women SHGs by providing drones for use in agriculture.

A
Only 1 and 3
B
1, 2 and 3
C
Only 2 and 3
D
Only 1 and 2
Question 64
GK

The volume (in cm³) of a wire of diameter 14 cm and length 12 m is: Take π = 22/7

A
1,84,400
B
1,84,300
C
1,84,700
D
1,84,800
Question 65
GK

What sum (in ₹) will earn an interest of ₹420 in 2 years at 5% simple interest per year?

A
₹4,350
B
₹4,400
C
₹4,000
D
₹4,200
Question 66
GK

In a certain code language, 'shirt mile vow' is coded as 'sh dx rk' and 'pie vow fork' is coded as 'gg ne sh'. How is 'vow' coded in the given language?

A
rk
B
gg
C
sh
D
dx
Question 67
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 :: ?  #: YFI :: LSV: %

A
# = UBE, % = BWZ
B
# = UBE, % = PWO
C
# = VBE, % = PWZ
D
# = UBE, % = PWZ
Question 68
GK

Find the greatest number by which when the numbers 176 and 273 are divided, it leaves remainders 5 and 3, respectively.

A
12
B
14
C
10
D
9
Question 69
GK

David's salary was first reduced by 17% and subsequently raised by 10%. How much percentage was his final salary lower compared to his initial salary?

A
1.70%
B
17%
C
8.70%
D
10%
Question 70
GK

Which smallest number should be added to 25553 so that the sum is completely divisible by 38?

A
21
B
22
C
23
D
18
Question 71
GK

Srirangam Srinivasa Rao (Sri Sri), who received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972, primarily wrote poetry in which language?

A
Kannada
B
Malayalam
C
Tamil
D
Telugu
Question 72
GK

The India-Afghanistan border is officially referred to as ______.

A
McMahon Line
B
Line of Control
C
Durand Line
D
Radcliffe Line
Question 73
GK

When did the central office of the Reserve Bank of India shift to Mumbai?

A
1947
B
1949
C
1935
D
1937
Question 74
GK

The ratio of an exterior angle to the interior angle of a regular polygon A is 1 : 4. Find the number of sides of A.

A
8
B
9
C
10
D
12
Question 75
GK

Each of the digits in the number 1538672 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. 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
12
B
8
C
11
D
9
Question 76
GK

Which region in India is known for experiencing 'Norwesters' during the pre-monsoon season?

A
Southern India
B
Eastern India
C
Northern India
D
Western India
Question 77
GK

Who was the Saka Kshatrapa king defeated by Chandragupta II?

A
Rudrasimha III
B
Rudrasena
C
Nahapana
D
Rudradaman
Question 78
GK

Lokesh ranked 24th from the top and 34th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class?

A
57
B
58
C
56
D
59
Question 79
GK

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? AZB 3, ZYA 9, YXZ 27, XWY 81, ?

A
WVX 729
B
VWX 729
C
WWX 729
D
WVX 243
Question 80
GK

Each of the digits in the number 3178456 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. What will be the sum of the digits which are first from the left and second from the right in the new number thus formed?

A
14
B
8
C
10
D
4
Question 81
GK

If 'A' stands for '÷', 'B' stands for 'x', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?  63 D 19 C 6 B 9 D (56 A 4) = ?

A
96
B
84
C
62
D
120
Question 82
GK

The profit made on a product is 66%. What is the loss percentage (rounded off to two decimal place) incurred on the sale if the figures of both the cost price and the selling price are interchanged?

A
39.76%
B
38.40%
C
41.12%
D
38.57%
Question 83
GK

Who started the Ramakrishna Mission?

A
Ramakrishna Paramhansa
B
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
C
Keshub Chandra Sen
D
Swami Vivekananda
Question 84
GK

What is the name of the SpaceX mission 2021 that will take astronauts directly over Earth's polar regions?

A
Arctic Quest
B
Fram2
C
Antarctic Odyssey
D
Polar Explorer
Question 85
GK

Anuj gets double the amount in 10 years when invested at compound interest, compounded annually. In how many years will the amount become four times itself?

A
39
B
19
C
20
D
40
Question 86
GK

Construction is classified under which sector in India?

A
Tertiary
B
Quaternary
C
Secondary
D
Primary
Question 87
GK

If x² + y² - 12x + 18y + 117 = 0, then the value of x² + y² is:

A
109
B
121
C
116
D
117
Question 88
GK

A cylinder is surmounted by a cone at one end and a hemisphere at the other end. The common radius is 7 cm, the height of the cylinder is 6 cm and the total height of the structure is 32 cm. Find the volume (in cm³) of the structure. Use π = 22/7

A
2621
B
2616
C
2620
D
2618
Question 89
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?  QTM ORK MPI KNG ?

A
IKF
B
IKE
C
ILF
D
ILE
Question 90
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  28, 39, 61, 94, 138, ?

A
183
B
193
C
173
D
163
Question 91
GK

According to the NITI Aayog's discussion paper released in January 2024, which state recorded the highest number of people escaping multidimensional poverty between 2013-14 and 2022-23?

A
Rajasthan
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
Jharkhand
Question 92
GK

In a laboratory thermometer, what is the usual temperature range?

A
-10°C to 110°C
B
32°F to 212°F
C
0°C to 100°C
D
94°F to 108°F
Question 93
GK

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.)  10 - 20 - 25 - 50; 3 - 6 - 11 - 22

A
13 - 15 - 30 - 3
B
19 - 21 - 22 - 44
C
5 - 10 - 15 - 30
D
4. 6 - 12 - 14 - 16
Question 94
GK

Wet farming is typically practised in which type of soil?

A
Black soil
B
Alluvial soil
C
Red soil
D
Laterite soil