RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions

28 Aug 2021 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Arithmetic

Which of the following Constitutional provisions can be amended by an ordinary Act of Parliament (simple majority), rather than through the special procedure under Article 368?

A
Article 2 (Parliament may by law admit new states)
B
Article 356 (President's Rule in states)
C
Article 368 (the Amendment procedure itself)
D
Article 14 (equality before law)
Question 2
Arithmetic

Which shortcut key opens System Settings quickly in Windows 10/11?

A
Alt + F4
B
Ctrl + Alt + Del
C
Windows + D
D
Windows + I
Question 3
Arithmetic

Which book written in Kannada received the 2021 International Booker Prize?

A
The Girl with the Seven Lives
B
Diotima
C
Heart Lamp
D
Cascades
Question 4
Arithmetic

Through which of the following states do the Western Ghats pass?

A
Punjab
B
Bihar
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 5
Arithmetic

Which of the following agencies collaborated on India's first Quantum Key Distribution over a Multi-Core Fibre in 2021?

A
CSIR & ISRO
B
DRDO & IIT-B
C
C-DOT & Sterlite Technologies Ltd.
D
NIC & BEL
Question 6
Arithmetic

Article 371A of the Indian Constitution grants special provisions for the state of

A
Punjab
B
Rajasthan
C
Nagaland
D
Kerala
Question 7
Arithmetic

The famous slogan "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it " was given by ________.

A
Mahatma Gandhi
B
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C
Subhas Chandra Bose
D
Dadabhai Naoroji
Question 8
Arithmetic

During 1950-1990, India mainly exported which type of goods?

A
Automobiles
B
Primary products
C
Capital goods
D
Crude oil
Question 9
Arithmetic

During the Chola rule, which of the following was the land donated to Jaina institutions?

A
Pallichchhandam
B
Tirunamattukkani
C
Shalabhoga
D
Vellanvagai
Question 10
Arithmetic

Which of the following indicators is NOT directly included in the calculation of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

A
Life expectancy at birth
B
Infant mortality rate
C
Mean years of schooling
D
Gross National Income per capita
Question 11
Arithmetic

In April 2021, DOT announced funding of two specialised national testbeds for 6G R & D. One focuses on THz communication; which domain does the other explore?

A
Visible-light communication
B
Satellite backhaul
C
Advanced optical communication
D
Quantum key distribution
Question 12
Arithmetic

Proteins are mainly responsible for which of the following?

A
Providing quick energy
B
Growth and repair of tissues
C
Improving digestion
D
Enhancing memory power
Question 13
Arithmetic

Where was the bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24 conducted between India and Sri Lanka in December 2024?

A
Visakhapatnam
B
Colombo
C
Kochi
D
Chennai
Question 14
Arithmetic

Why is canal irrigation more suitable in the northern plains of India?

A
The rivers flow only during monsoon season.
B
The area suffers from very low annual rainfall.
C
The surface is uneven and covered with hills.
D
The flat land and perennial rivers support canal networks.
Question 15
Arithmetic

Which of the following pollutants is/are primarily responsible for causing acid rain?

A
Carbon monoxide
B
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
C
Methane
D
Ozone
Question 16
Arithmetic

Which of the following events is known as India's biggest multi-sport national competition?

A
Khelo India Youth Games
B
National Games
C
Pro Kabaddi League
D
Indian Premier League
Question 17
Arithmetic

Which acid and its salts are widely used as food preservatives to prevent the growth of mould, yeast and fungi?

A
Perchloric acid
B
Boric Acid
C
Malic acid
D
Sorbic acid
Question 18
Arithmetic

Who among the following has been appointed as the International Trade Negotiator by China in April 2021?

A
Li Chenggang
B
Jiang Zaidong
C
Xu Feihong
D
Wang Shouwen
Question 19
Arithmetic

Which Indian athlete set a new national record in the 200m sprint at the 2021 Asian Athletics Championships?

A
Animesh Kujur
B
Gurindervir Singh
C
Amlan Borgohain
D
Amiya Mallick
Question 20
Arithmetic

What happens when you double-click an icon on the desktop?

A
It gets deleted.
B
It goes to the Taskbar.
C
It opens the application or file.
D
It minimizes the window.
Question 21
Arithmetic

Which leader founded the Servants of India Society to train Indians for national service and political awareness?

A
B R Ambedkar
B
Motilal Nehru
C
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Question 22
Arithmetic

Chilika Lake and Pulicat Lake are located in which of the following?

A
West Coast of India
B
Malabar Coast
C
Konkan Coast
D
East Coast of India
Question 23
Arithmetic

Which of the following sectors has been classified as infrastructure by the Government of India for improved financing access?

A
Warehousing
B
Education
C
Apparel
D
Retail
Question 24
Arithmetic

Who among the following threw 19.59 m to bag Silver medal in Shot Put at Asian U-18 Athletics Championship in April 2021?

A
Anuragh G
B
VS Anupriya
C
Vidhi
D
Nishchay
Question 25
Arithmetic

What was the capital of Awadh when it was established in 1722?

A
Faizabad
B
Bareilly
C
Gorakhpur
D
Fatehpur
Question 26
Arithmetic

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

A
Mitochondria
B
Chloroplast
C
Leucoplast
D
Chromoplast
Question 27
Arithmetic

Why does a diverse society need a constitution?

A
To impose religious uniformity
B
To eliminate all differences
C
To provide basic rules for coordination and assurance
D
To allow rulers to dominate others
Question 28
Arithmetic

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier S & T organisation under which of the following ministries of the Government of India?

A
Ministry of Home Affairs
B
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
C
Ministry of Communications
D
Ministry of Science and Technology
Question 29
Arithmetic

In which of the following years was Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar born, who is remembered for his efforts in widow remarriage and the abolition of polygamy in Hindu society?

A
1812
B
1820
C
1849
D
1835
Question 30
Arithmetic

Which of the following options correctly describes the scope of judicial review under the Constitution of India?

A
Only the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
B
Judicial review is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution (Article 13).
C
Both, Supreme Court and High Courts can strike down unconstitutional laws.
D
Courts can review any law only after approval by the Parliament.
Question 31
Logical

On May 27, 2021, the Rajasthan High Court issued a directive regarding FIRs and financial transactions. What was one of the key mandates?

A
All FIRs must be approved by a magistrate before registration.
B
All property transactions must be conducted through digital payments.
C
FIRs can only be filed for criminal offenses, not civil disputes.
D
Courts must report cash transactions over ₹2 lakh to the Income Tax Department.
Question 32
Logical

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that a person who had voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State shall NOT be considered a citizen of India at the commencement of the Constitution under Articles 5, 6, or 8?

A
Article 9
B
Article 10
C
Article 12
D
Article 11
Question 33
Logical

Which Indian State/Union Territory inaugurated modern sports facilities, including chess centres and a snooker hall, in 2021?

A
Maharashtra
B
Punjab
C
Chandigarh
D
Andaman and Nicobar
Question 34
Logical

Which special representation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies was discontinued by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020?

A
Reservation for Women
B
SC/ST Reservation
C
Anglo-Indian Reservation
D
OBC Reservation
Question 35
Logical

Which force will get the Ashwini radar system under the ₹2,906-crore deal signed in March 2021?

A
Indian Navy
B
Indian Army
C
Indian Air Force
D
Indian Coast Guard
Question 36
Logical

In the K. Umadevi v. Government of Tamil Nadu case, 2022, the Supreme Court granted maternity benefits for the third child under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, stating it is a constitutional right. Which fundamental right did the Court link this benefit to?

A
Right to Education under Article 21A
B
Right to Life under Article 21
C
Right to Equality under Article 14
D
Right against Exploitation under Article 23
Question 37
Logical

Colonial policies led to the commercialisation of agriculture. Which of the following crops was encouraged for export during British rule?

A
Maize
B
Indigo
C
Barley
D
Pulses
Question 38
Logical

Which of the following traditional folk theatre forms is famous in Maharashtra?

A
Tamasha
B
Yakshagana
C
Nautanki
D
Bhavai
Question 39
Logical

The neighbouring countries Peru and Chile are located in which continent?

A
Europe
B
Africa
C
South America
D
Asia
Question 40
Logical

PM Modi's review of NTEP in May 2021 urged volunteers called ________ to adopt AI tools for patient follow-up.

A
Nikshay Mitras
B
Swasth Sanginis
C
TB Mitra
D
Arogya Sahayaks
Question 41
Logical

A company earns a profit (in ₹) that is distributed among the company's three partners in the ratio of 12 : 3 : 14. If the difference between the smallest and the largest shares is ₹61,699, the total profit (in ₹) of the company is:

A
1,62,661
B
1,62,566
C
1,62,581
D
1,62,673
Question 42
Logical

₹21,300 were divided among A, B and C, such that 2 times the share of A = 4 times the share of B = 7 times the share of C. Find the share of A.

A
11,868
B
₹11,919
C
₹12,099
D
₹11,928
Question 43
Logical

A number, when increased by 60%, gives 3640. The number is:

A
4550
B
1137.5
C
6825
D
2275
Question 44
Logical

A shopkeeper offers the following four discount schemes to his customers for the purchase of articles in his shop.  (i) Buy 5 and get 3 free  (ii) Buy 6 and get 3 free  (iii) Buy 20 and get 5 free  (iv) Buy 8 and get 6 free  Which scheme is the most beneficial to the customers?

A
(ii)
B
(i)
C
(iv)
D
(iii)
Question 45
Logical

The sum of the squares of two consecutive even natural numbers is 452. The sum of the numbers is:

A
48
B
30
C
44
D
26
Question 46
Logical

Evaluate: $(-9) - (-60) \div (-12) + (-2) \times 9$

A
-34
B
-32
C
-31
D
-35
Question 47
Logical

The LCM of the numbers 8.6 and 0.12 is:

A
2.58
B
258
C
25.8
D
0.258
Question 48
Logical

Sapna invested ₹20,000 on simple interest, partly at 12% per annum and partly at 13% per annum. If she earns equal interests from the two investments after 7 years, then find the sum invested at 12% per annum (in ₹).

A
10,398
B
10,403
C
10,400
D
10,399
Question 49
Logical

A trader claims to sell flour at a profit of 44%, but also dishonestly uses a weight which is 10% less than what is mentioned on it. Find the total percentage of profit earned by the trader. (Round off the answer to the nearest whole number.)

A
62%
B
61%
C
63%
D
60%
Question 50
Logical

I bought two bicycles for ₹1,200. I sold the first one at a loss of 9% and the second at a gain of 27%. If, on the whole I made neither a loss nor a gain, find the cost price (in ₹) of the first bicycle.

A
920
B
924
C
884
D
900
Question 51
Logical

A chair was sold for ₹4,600 after giving two successive discounts of 12% and 9%. What is the marked price? (Rounded up to two decimal places.)

A
₹8,008.39
B
₹7,820.12
C
₹7,948.74
D
₹5,744.26
Question 52
Logical

If the sum of all interior angles of a regular polygon is 28 right angles, then its number of sides is:

A
15
B
14
C
13
D
16
Question 53
Logical

A sum of money triples itself at a certain rate of compound interest in 16 years. In how many years will it amount to 9 times of itself?

A
29 years
B
26 years
C
27 years
D
32 years
Question 54
Logical

A train that has a length of 150 m overtakes a man moving at a speed of 9 km/hr (in the same direction) in 36 seconds. How much time (in seconds) will it take this train to completely cross another train that is 185 m long, moving in the opposite direction at a speed of 43 km/hr?

A
35
B
18
C
23
D
12
Question 55
Logical

The marks scored by 10 students are given below.  11, 11, 14, 12, 20, 19, 16, 18, 11, 12  The mode of the data is:

A
12
B
14
C
10
D
11
Question 56
Logical

If 3 times Mary's present age is 27 years more than 9 times Diya's present age, and 4 times Diya's present age is 7 years less than Mary's present age, then what is the difference (in years) between the ages of Mary and Diya?

A
13
B
10
C
8
D
17
Question 57
Logical

Simplify:  $sec\theta (1 + sin\theta)(sec\theta - tan\theta)$

A
$sec\theta$
B
-1
C
1
D
$tan\theta$
Question 58
Logical

A man goes to Lucknow from Kanpur at a speed of 18 km/hr and returns to Kanpur at speed of 36 km/hr, through the same route. What is his average speed (in km/hr) of the entire journey?

A
18
B
24
C
22
D
27
Question 59
GK

The average of first 164 even numbers is

A
165
B
164.5
C
166
D
165.5
Question 60
GK

If 51% of first number is equal to six-sevenths of second number, what is the ratio of first number to the second number?

A
205 : 116
B
195 : 114
C
199 : 124
D
200 : 119
Question 61
GK

A man makes a monthly payment equal to 25% of his monthly salary towards debt repayment. He spends 52% of the remaining salary and saves ₹288. His monthly salary (in ₹) is:

A
811
B
816
C
800
D
888
Question 62
GK

Which of the following numbers divides 747579723?

A
13
B
9
C
8
D
11
Question 63
GK

If the 6-digit number N42M47 is divisible by 11, then which of the options below can give a possible correct relation between M and N?

A
M - N = 1
B
M + N = 5
C
M = N
D
M - N = -5
Question 64
GK

The sum of two numbers is 66 and their L.C.M. is 400. What are the two numbers?

A
21, 45
B
14, 52
C
16, 50
D
9, 57
Question 65
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 21 23 33 51 77 ?

A
131
B
111
C
112
D
140
Question 66
GK

W is the daughter of A. A is the brother of K. K is the wife of E. E is the father of S. How is W related to S?

A
Mother's sister's son
B
Mother's sister's daughter
C
Mother's brother's daughter
D
Mother's brother's son
Question 67
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
UWS
B
MOJ
C
SUP
D
PRM
Question 68
GK

Pranay starts from Point A and drives 7 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km, then turns left and drives 12 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 10 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 5 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
4 km to the east
B
4 km to the west
C
5 km to the west
D
5 km to the east
Question 69
GK

DACB is related to FCED in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, YVXW is related to AXZY. To which of the given options is VSUT related, following the same logic?

A
XUWV
B
XUVV
C
XTVV
D
XVVE
Question 70
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
RMH
B
DYT
C
AVO
D
IDY
Question 71
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
VZFM
B
PTZG
C
SWCI
D
IMSZ
Question 72
GK

Seven boxes, N, O, T, F, A, R and M, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. M is kept immediately above A. N is kept immediately above O. Only T is kept above F. Only two boxes are kept above M. N is not kept at third position from the bottom. How many boxes are kept between R and T?

A
Three
B
One
C
Zero
D
Two
Question 73
GK

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 7856413, what will be the sum of the digits which are third from the left and third from the right in the new number thus formed?

A
6
B
10
C
12
D
8
Question 74
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  73 76 81 90 107 ?

A
139
B
123
C
155
D
140
Question 75
GK

In a row of 22 students facing north, Mayank is 15th from the left end. If Payal is 7th to the right of Mayank, what is Payal's position from the right end of the line?

A
1st
B
3rd
C
4th
D
2nd
Question 76
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) / 8 5 2 1 1 4 < $ 2 & 8 # 7 5 & 3 + 1 6 ^ (Right)  How many such numbers are there that are immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by another number?

A
Four
B
One
C
Three
D
Two
Question 77
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) 2 & % 4 6 Ω * 7 $ £ 8 & 1 % @ 5 3 # * 9 (Right)  How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by another number?

A
None
B
Two
C
One
D
More than two
Question 78
GK

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?  ELY FNX GPW HRV ?

A
HYV
B
HGU
C
IUV
D
ITU
Question 79
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?  819 829 830 840 841 851 852 ?

A
853
B
854
C
862
D
861
Question 80
GK

In a certain code language, 'TEMP' is coded as '3129' and 'ITEM' is coded as '1396'. What is the code for 'I' in the given code language?

A
1
B
3
C
9
D
6
Question 81
GK

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements.  Statements:  All magnets are rocks.  All rocks are soils.  Conclusions:  (I) Some soils are rocks.  (II) All magnets are soils.

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 82
GK

Read the given statement(s) 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 statement(s).  Statements:  Some Beetroots are Radishes.  Some Radishes are Onions.  Conclusions: I. Some Beetroots are Onions.  II. No Beetroots are Onions.

A
Only conclusion (I) follows.
B
Only conclusion (II) follows.
C
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
D
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Question 83
GK

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?  TKF 4, SJE 8, RID 12, QHC 16, ?

A
OGB 20
B
PFA 18
C
OFA 18
D
PGB 20
Question 84
GK

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operation(s) to the first number. Select the number-pair in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following pairs. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding to/subtracting from/multiplying with 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)  12, 134  9, 71

A
15, 235
B
13, 170
C
16, 246
D
11, 130
Question 85
GK

211 people are standing in a row facing north. Mr. Maxi is 9th from the left end while Mr. Han is 91st from the right end. How many people are there between Mr. Maxi and Mr. Han?

A
112
B
111
C
109
D
110
Question 86
GK

SKEA is related to PGBW in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, GUSK is related to DQPG. To which of the given options is XIJY related, following the same logic?

A
PPOI
B
UGEU
C
UIOP
D
UEGU
Question 87
GK

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '$\times$' and '$\div$' are interchanged?  $26 \times 4 \div 8 - 15 + 6 = ?$

A
62
B
59
C
61
D
60
Question 88
GK

Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row, facing the north. Only one person sits to the right of B. E sits third from the left end of the row. G is the immediate neighbour of F and B. C sits to the immediate left of A. How many people sit to the left of D?

A
Four
B
Three
C
Six
D
Five
Question 89
GK

Satheesh starts from his home and drives 5 km towards north. He then takes a left turn, drives 6 km, turns left, and drives 4 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 5 km and turns right, then drives 3 km to reach his office. In which direction is the office with respect to his home?  (Note: All turns are 90° turns only, unless specified.)

A
North-west
B
North
C
South
D
West
Question 90
GK

In a certain code language, 'LIKE' is coded as '7029' and 'KAIL' is coded as '1279'. What is the code for 'A' in the given code language?

A
1
B
2
C
9
D
7
Question 91
GK

Five people, A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a straight line, facing North. B is sitting to the extreme left end. Only two people are sitting between D and B. E is seated second to the right of B. A is not an immediate neighbour of E. How many people are sitting to the right of C?

A
Three
B
One
C
Zero
D
Two
Question 92
GK

CROWD is related to HWTBI in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, DRAWN is related to IWFBS. To which of the given options is BRUSH related, following the same logic?

A
GWZXM
B
FVYWL
C
GWZYM
D
HXAYN
Question 93
GK

Each of the digits in the number 9231475 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

A
One
B
None
C
Three
D
Two
Question 94
GK

If 1 is added to each even digit and 3 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 943372856, what will be difference between the highest and lowest digits thus formed?

A
9
B
7
C
8
D
6