RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions
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Question 1
Arithmetic
In which year did Bakshi Jagabandhu lead the Paika Rebellion to protest against the British land revenue policy?
A
1785B
1717C
1806D
1817Question 2
Arithmetic
If '+' means '-', '-' means 'x', 'x' means '÷' and '÷' means '+', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? $32 ÷ 14 + 16 - 8 \times 4 = ?$
A
14B
18C
16D
22Question 3
Arithmetic
Who among the following assumed charge of the Comptroller General of India in November 2024?
A
K Sanjay MurthyB
Tuhin Kant PandeyC
Manish SinghalD
Arunish ChawlaQuestion 4
Arithmetic
Which of the following is an example of an operating system commonly used on desktop computers?
A
Microsoft WordB
Adobe PhotoshopC
Windows 10D
Google ChromeQuestion 5
Arithmetic
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. All numbers are single-digit numbers. (Left) # * £ 3 9 € # % £ 1 % £ 8 8 1 4 9 % 5 8 & 7 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
2B
3C
1D
4Question 6
Arithmetic
Which urban local self government body manages small towns with limited municipal functions like street lighting and drainage?
A
Municipal CorporationB
Port TrustC
Town Area CommitteeD
Special Purpose AgenciesQuestion 7
Arithmetic
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged? $38 ÷ 21 + 436 \times 4 - 73 = ?$
A
761B
762C
764D
763Question 8
Arithmetic
Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, 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 B. Only one box is kept between G and D. D is kept immediately above B. Only four boxes are kept between G and C. A is kept in some place above E. How many boxes are kept below D?
A
1B
4C
3D
2Question 9
Arithmetic
In the Gender Inequality Index (GII) 2022, what rank did India achieve among 193 countries?
A
108B
115C
100D
122Question 10
Arithmetic
Which structural-functional issue in a plant root would hinder gas exchange but not significantly impact water absorption?
A
Endodermal cells without suberinB
Disrupted stomatal apparatus on aerial organsC
Absence of root hairs due to epidermal deformationD
Mutated epiblema cells lacking vacuolesQuestion 11
Arithmetic
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
A
Burning woodB
Cutting paperC
Boiling waterD
Melting iceQuestion 12
Arithmetic
When navigating through options in a dialog box or menu using the keyboard, what is the primary function of the Tab key?
A
To go back to the previous option or controlB
To close the current dialog box or menuC
To move the focus to the next available option or controlD
To select the currently highlighted optionQuestion 13
Arithmetic
What is the main focus of the Sangam anthologies, Purananuru and Patirruppattu, from the Ettuttokai collection?
A
Heroism and praises of kings and their deedsB
Love and emotional experiencesC
Descriptions of nature and landscapesD
Spiritual and religious themesQuestion 14
Arithmetic
In South Indian temple architecture, what is the name of the stepped or pyramidal structure built above the sanctum?
A
JagatiB
MandapaC
VimanaD
AdhisthanaQuestion 15
Arithmetic
The term 'Bhukti' in post-Gupta polity referred to:
A
taxB
officerC
kingD
provinceQuestion 16
Arithmetic
From which state to which state do the Eastern Coastal Plains of India extend?
A
Gujarat to KeralaB
West Bengal to Tamil NaduC
Maharashtra to Andhra PradeshD
Odisha to KarnatakaQuestion 17
Arithmetic
Sundar starts from point A and drives 12 km towards the east. He then takes a left turn, drives 9 km, turns left and drives 13 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 11 km. He takes a final left 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 A again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified.)
A
2 km to the southB
1 km to the northC
2 km to the northD
1 km to the southQuestion 18
Arithmetic
Salil's salary was first reduced by 15% and subsequently raised by 10%. What percentage was his final salary lower compared to his initial salary?
A
10%B
1.5%C
6.5%D
15%Question 19
Arithmetic
If 260 is the mean proportion between x and 338, what is the value of x?
A
200B
198C
199D
201Question 20
Arithmetic
Which of the following components is/are NOT a part of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
A
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)B
Graphic CardC
Control Unit (CU)D
RegistersQuestion 21
Arithmetic
A class of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 60, and that of the rest is 62. What is the average score of the class?
A
61.2B
62.2C
60.2D
59.2Question 22
Arithmetic
Study the given Venn diagram carefully and answer the question that follows. The numbers in different sections indicate the number of persons. How many chefs are there who are also teachers but not lawyers?
A
8B
9C
5D
7Question 23
Arithmetic
The average of first 14 whole numbers is:
A
6.5B
7.5C
7D
5.5Question 24
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 ::? # : VEC :: BNW: %
A
# = XHA, % = ZKYB
# = ZKY, % = FTSC
# = FTS, % = XHAD
# = DQU, % = XHAQuestion 25
Arithmetic
Which of the following Indian states does NOT have a coastline?
A
GujaratB
RajasthanC
Andhra PradeshD
OdishaQuestion 26
Logical
Find the surface area of a sphere whose diameter is equal to 98 cm.
A
$29,256$ cm$^2$B
$39,204$ cm$^2$C
$30,184$ cm$^2$D
$33,284$ cm$^2$Question 27
Logical
Rahul's age is three times the age of his daughter. After 8 years from now, his age will be 5 years more than twice the age of his daughter. Find the present age of Rahul.
A
36 yearsB
39 yearsC
33 yearsD
39 yearsQuestion 28
Logical
In February 2021, Muthoot Finance has received RBI approval to open how many new branches across India, strengthening its presence in the gold loan market?
A
115B
110C
120D
125Question 29
Logical
What is the primary objective of the Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE), 2021, payload?
A
To measure the vertical temperature profile of the lunar regolithB
To study the Moon's magnetic fieldC
To measure the Moon's atmospheric pressureD
To assess the Moon's geological compositionQuestion 30
Logical
How many cities were initially included under the Smart Cities Mission launched by the Government of India?
A
50B
100C
200D
150Question 31
Logical
Varun and Ashish together can paint a hall in 3 days. Varun alone can paint it in 7 days. In how many days can Ashish alone paint 4 such halls?
A
5.25B
6.25C
22D
21Question 32
Logical
If Ishwar covers 721 km in a boat in 42 hours against the stream and he takes 15 hours with the stream, then find the speed of the stream.
A
7.38 km/hrB
19.25 km/hrC
22.48 km/hrD
15.45 km/hrQuestion 33
Logical
Who won the Women's Premiere League WPL 2021 title?
A
Chennai Super KingsB
Mumbai IndiansC
Royal Challengers BangaloreD
Delhi CapitalsQuestion 34
Logical
The Takht-i-Bahi inscription refers to which Parthian ruler?
A
GondophernesB
MenanderC
AzesD
RudradamanQuestion 35
Logical
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
MU - KHB
HL - JNC
NR - PTD
SW - UYQuestion 36
Logical
Who among the following founded the Vedanta College in Calcutta to promote both Indian and Western learning?
A
Rammohan RoyB
Debendranath TagoreC
Swami VivekanandaD
Ishwar Chandra VidyasagarQuestion 37
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 ::? # : JLH :: IKG: %
A
# = EGC, % = NPLB
# = DEG, % = NIUC
# = FJH, % = MHUD
# = FDG, % = MLGQuestion 38
Logical
Which of the following combinations represents the party and constituency of the Chief Minister of Jharkhand after the 2024 Assembly elections?
A
JMM, BarhaitB
JMM, KhuntiC
BJP, Jamshedpur EastD
BJP, DhanwarQuestion 39
Logical
Kiran spends 45% of his income. If he saves ₹66,000, then his income (in ₹) is:
A
1,21,000B
1,19,000C
29,700D
1,20,000Question 40
Logical
In November 2024, which day was celebrated to honour India's contribution to the dairy revolution?
A
National Dairy DayB
White Revolution DayC
National Milk DayD
Milk Production DayQuestion 41
Logical
A dealer sells two dryers at the rate of ₹63,000 per dryer. On one, he earns a profit of 5% and on the other he loses 30%. What is his loss percentage in the whole transaction?
A
14%B
17%C
15%D
16%Question 42
Logical
The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest, compounded annually, on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 16% per annum is ₹797. Find the sum (rounded off to the nearest integer).
A
₹31,113B
₹31,130C
₹31,137D
₹31,133Question 43
Logical
If 2 is added to each even digit and 2 is added to each odd digit in the number 5217643, what will be the sum of the first digit from the left and the first digit from the right in the new number thus formed?
A
10B
11C
12D
13Question 44
Logical
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 9 2 @ & 3 7 5 % 1 8 Δ 4 6 Code L C Z M D W A P R T F B K 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 the 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? 5 & 3 @ 7 % 2
A
©MDZWP©B
©MDZPW©C
©DMZWP©D
©MDWZP©Question 45
Logical
The Indian telecom sector was liberalised under which year's Telecom Policy?
A
1997B
1999C
1994D
2002Question 46
Logical
When x is added to each of 30, 15, 21 and 11, then the numbers so obtained, in this order, are in proportion. Then, if $6x : y :: y : (3x-9)$, and $y > 0$, what is the value of y?
A
18B
24C
10D
37Question 47
Logical
In quadrilateral ABCD, AB = 17 cm, BC = 8 cm, CD = 9 cm, AD = 12 cm, and AC = 15 cm. What is the area (in cm$^2$) of the quadrilateral?
A
114B
105C
118D
121Question 48
Logical
Find the duration (in years) in which ₹1,200 will amount to ₹2,280 at a rate of 4% per annum simple interest.
A
22.5B
21.5C
23.5D
24.5Question 49
Logical
The Sabarmati river originates from which of the following places?
A
Aravalli Hills, RajasthanB
Western Ghats, MaharashtraC
Satpura Range, GujaratD
Vindhya Range, Madhya PradeshQuestion 50
Logical
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Digital Agriculture Mission launched in 2024? It includes the creation of Digital Public Infrastructure such as AgriStack and Comprehensive Soil Fertility Maps. AgriStack is managed solely by the Central Government. The mission seeks to facilitate digital services like credit and insurance to farmers through authenticated data.
A
Only 2 and 3B
1, 2 and 3C
Only 1 and 2D
Only 1 and 3Question 51
Logical
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 701 700 697 692 685 ?
A
675B
673C
671D
676Question 52
Logical
What is the primary purpose of virtual memory in a computer system?
A
To provide backup for dataB
To increase physical storage capacityC
To extend CACHE memory for storageD
To extend RAM capacity by using disk spaceQuestion 53
GK
A vendor bought lemons at 7 for ₹1. How many lemons must he sell for ₹1 to gain 75%?
A
8B
4C
5D
6Question 54
GK
Which of the following solutions is slightly acidic due to hydrolysis?
A
NH$_4$CH$_3$COOB
NH$_4$ClC
Na$_2$CO$_3$D
CH$_3$COONaQuestion 55
GK
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? OKI 4, QLG 8, SME 12, UNC 16, ?
A
WOA 24B
WOA 20C
WOV 20D
VOW 16Question 56
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 ::? # : LHM :: OKP : %
A
# = FDH, % = NHUB
# = UPS, % = RPVC
# = DCV, % = NHYD
# = GCH, % = TPUQuestion 57
GK
If $7.5 : 19.5 :: 16 : x$, find the value of x.
A
39.4B
41.1C
41.6D
45.1Question 58
GK
According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, what is the current expenditure on Research and Development (R & D) as a percentage of India's GDP?
A
0.45%B
1.15%C
0.64%D
1.28%Question 59
GK
Seven people, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T, are sitting in a straight line facing north. T is sitting at one of the ends of the line. Only two people are sitting to the left of R. P is sitting to the immediate right of R and immediate left of S. Q is sitting to the immediate left of O. Q does not sit at an extreme end of the line. How many people are sitting between O and N?
A
TwoB
ZeroC
FourD
OneQuestion 60
GK
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged? $1125 \times 45 ÷ 39 - 17 + 19 = ?$
A
992B
973C
379D
975Question 61
GK
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 614 457 249 625 150 (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 second digit of the highest number is subtracted from the second digit of the lowest number?
A
4B
3C
6D
2Question 62
GK
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 2 @ 9 5 $ & % # 7 + 4 8 6 Code T F A J L E W Q D P R B S Conditions: 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. If the first element is an odd number and the last an even number, the first and last elements are to be coded as ©. 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? 7 2 4 @ 5
A
PBBFJB
JTBFPC
JBBFPD
PTBFJQuestion 63
GK
A, B, C, D, E and F live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it, number 2 and so on till the topmost floor is numbered 6. A lives on a floor which is a prime number. The product of floors on which A and E live is 3. Only 2 people live above B. F lives immediately below C. How many people live between D and F?
A
ThreeB
FourC
OneD
TwoQuestion 64
GK
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 401 418 733 283 902 (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 second digit of the highest number is added to the third digit of the lowest number?
A
3B
6C
4D
2Question 65
GK
How many countries were evaluated in the Climate Change Performance Index 2021?
A
73B
83C
93D
63Question 66
GK
Fardeen starts from point A and drives 13 km towards west. He then takes a left turn, drives 7 km, turns right and drives 6 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 8 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 19 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
10 km northB
15 km northC
12 km southD
15 km southQuestion 67
GK
The simplified value of $127 - 7 \times (17 + 6) + 93$ is:
A
59B
57C
62D
51Question 68
GK
Pipe A can fill a tank in 18 minutes, while pipe B can empty the completely filled tank in 20 minutes. Initially, pipe A is opened and after 6 minutes pipe B is also opened. In how much time (in minutes) will the remaining tank be filled completely?
A
120B
137C
107D
127Question 69
GK
As of April 2021, what percentage of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been finalised, bringing both the nations closer to concluding the deal?
A
90%B
80%C
70%D
95%Question 70
GK
Simplify $(2x – 5y)^2 + (5x + 2y)^2 + (2x + 5y)(2x – 5y)$.
A
$33x^2 + 4y^2$B
$-34x^2 + 4y^2$C
$-33x^2-4y^2$D
$34x^2-4y^2$Question 71
GK
Which of the following countries assumed the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) in 2021?
A
BangladeshB
MyanmarC
Sri LankaD
IndiaQuestion 72
GK
The Supreme Court can issue writs under Article 32 only for which specific purpose?
A
To resolve disputes between statesB
To enforce the Directive Principles of State PolicyC
To protect Fundamental RightsD
To review decisions of statutory tribunalsQuestion 73
GK
What is the key difference between the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction in federal disputes versus its writ jurisdiction?
A
Federal dispute jurisdiction can be exercised suo moto, while writ jurisdiction requires a petition.B
Federal dispute jurisdiction applies to civil matters, while writ jurisdiction applies to criminal matters.C
Federal dispute jurisdiction is advisory, while writ jurisdiction is binding. D
Federal dispute jurisdiction is exclusive to SC, while writ jurisdiction is concurrent with High Courts.Question 74
GK
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 105 97 89 81 73 ?
A
65B
58C
60D
70Question 75
GK
Which country became the first in Latin America to exit China's Belt and Road Initiative in 2021?
A
ChileB
ArgentinaC
ColombiaD
PanamaQuestion 76
GK
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only two people sit between T and S when counted from the right of T. Only three people sit between V and Q when counted from the right of Q. S sits to the immediate right of Q. U sits to the immediate right of R. How many people sit between Q and U when counted from the right of Q?
A
1B
3C
4D
2Question 77
GK
In a certain code language, A + B means 'A is the mother of B' A- B means 'A is the brother of B' A x B means 'A is the wife of B' and A ÷ B means 'A is the father of B'. How is M related to Q if 'M + N x O ÷ P - Q'?
A
Father's sisterB
Mother's motherC
Father's motherD
Mother's sisterQuestion 78
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? XBF UYC RVZ OSW ?
A
TPLB
TLPC
LTPD
LPTQuestion 79
GK
Which type of subordinate court primarily handles disputes related to property ownership and contractual agreements?
A
Civil CourtsB
Criminal CourtsC
Revenue CourtsD
Family CourtsQuestion 80
GK
FARM is related to CXOJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, FRESH is related to COBPE. To which of the given options is RICH related, following the same logic?
A
OEZFB
OFZEC
OFZFD
OEZEQuestion 81
GK
What is the purpose of the Slide Master in MS PowerPoint?
A
To apply consistent formatting, fonts, and layouts to all slidesB
To export slides as imagesC
To delete multiple slides at onceD
To insert animations and transitionsQuestion 82
GK
The median of the observations 76, 83, 30, 11, 81, 52, 18, 34, 84, 35 and 27 is:
A
30B
35C
52D
34Question 83
GK
The mode and median of a data set is 28.4 and 88, respectively. What is the mean of the data set? (Use empirical formula.)
A
114.2B
119.2C
117.8D
127.7Question 84
GK
The marked price of a bed is ₹517, which is 30% above the cost price. If the profit percent is 2%. Find the discount percentage. (rounded off to two decimal places)
A
18.57%B
24.06%C
21.54%D
20.36% Question 85
GK
67 is related to 74 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 13 is related to 20. To which of the following is 52 related, following the same logic? (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.)
A
63B
57C
59D
61Question 86
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 8 9 @ & 3 7 2 % 1 3 Δ 4 6 Code L C Z M D W A P R T F B K 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 the 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? 7 2 @ 1 3 &
A
WAZRTMB
WARZTMC
MAZTRWD
MAZRTWQuestion 87
GK
Who among the following was known for promoting inter-caste and inter-religious marriages through legislation?
A
Annie BesantB
Pandita RamabaiC
Raja Ram Mohan RoyD
Sir Syed Ahmed KhanQuestion 88
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
PORB
SQUC
LJND
ECG