RRB-NTPC 2021 Questions
5 Jun 2021 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Arithmetic
How many medals did India win in total at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2021?
A
120B
150C
134D
180Question 2
Arithmetic
The marked price of a desk is ₹7,725, which is 25% above the cost price. It is sold at a discount of 4% on the marked price. Find the profit percentage.
A
21%B
20%C
19%D
22%Question 3
Arithmetic
From a taxi stand, two cabs start at a speed of 74 km/hr at an interval of 28 minutes, both cabs travelling in the same direction. A man coming in the opposite direction towards the taxi stand meets the cabs at an interval of 10 minutes. Find the speed (in km/hr) of the man.
A
128.8B
133.2C
143.1D
125.5Question 4
Arithmetic
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 37 55 66 84 95 113 ?
A
166B
145C
124D
131Question 5
Arithmetic
In a certain code language, 'GIVE' is coded as '4628' and 'VOLT' is coded as '3567'. What is the code for 'V' in the given code language?
A
2B
5C
6D
3Question 6
Arithmetic
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
A
Connect input and output devicesB
Execute instructions and process dataC
Manage the power supplyD
Store data permanentlyQuestion 7
Arithmetic
Which princely ruler patronised the Sikh community and institutions?
A
Bhupinder Singh of PatialaB
Gaikwad of BarodaC
Raja of TravancoreD
Maharaja of JaipurQuestion 8
Arithmetic
What is the total length of the Mahanadi river?
A
351 kmB
567 kmC
200 kmD
851 kmQuestion 9
Arithmetic
Atul's salary is ₹10,000 per month. He spends ₹6,000 on house rent and ₹2,500 on bills, and the rest of the amount is his monthly savings. Find his savings (in ₹) in a year, if in the month of his birthday, he spent all his monthly savings on birthday celebrations.
A
18,000B
13,500C
16,500D
15,000Question 10
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? # : FLN :: TXB : %
A
# = TXB, % = FLNB
# = WZD, % = GMQC
# = SXA, % = LNPD
# = UXC, % = HOPQuestion 11
Arithmetic
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
OP - JKB
KL - FGC
XY - STD
HK - LPQuestion 12
Arithmetic
One pipe can fill the tank in 10 minutes while another pipe can empty completely filled tank in 20 minutes. If both the pipes are operated together on empty tank, how long (in minutes) will it take to fill the tank completely?
A
22B
21C
23D
20Question 13
Arithmetic
If S = −, Q = ×, R = ÷, P = + , what will be the value of: 1 P 4 S 5 R 2 Q 2 S 4 = ?
A
-2B
-4C
2D
4Question 14
Arithmetic
What was the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India according to the Sample Registration System (SRS), 2019?
A
32 per 1000 live birthsB
34 per 1000 live birthsC
30 per 1000 live birthsD
28 per 1000 live birthsQuestion 15
Arithmetic
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only one person sits between R and T when counted from the left of T. Q sits third to the right of P. U sits third to the left of V. Q sits to the immediate right of U. S is not an immediate neighbour of U. How many people sit between S and T when counted from the right of S?
A
4B
2C
3D
1Question 16
Arithmetic
Suppose $x : y = 2:5$; $y: z = 4: 7$. If ₹15,120 is distributed among x, y and z, then the amounts received by x, y and z, respectively, are (in ₹):
A
2,700, 6,000 and 6,420B
2,500, 5,200 and 7,420C
2,820, 4,500 and 7,800D
1,920, 4,800 and 8,400Question 17
Arithmetic
Manjit spends 40% of his income. If he saves ₹18,000, then his income (in ₹) is:
A
31,000B
30,000C
29,000D
7,200Question 18
Arithmetic
If 2 is added to each even digit and 1 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 6154932, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?
A
ThreeB
FourC
TwoD
OneQuestion 19
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 :: ? # : LPR :: PSV: %
A
# = FNR, % = RVMB
# = HMR, % = TVWC
# = HNT, % = TUTD
# = FMP, % = RUYQuestion 20
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 ::? # : AND :: RWX: %
A
# = UTZ, % = OZVB
# = XQB, % = UTZC
# = OZV, % = LCTD
# = LCT, % = XQBQuestion 21
Arithmetic
What happens if an Indian citizen voluntarily becomes a citizen of another country?
A
They become dual citizens.B
Nothing changes.C
Their Indian citizenship ends automatically.D
They must get government approval.Question 22
Arithmetic
If 3.5 : 17.4 :: 14 : x, find the value of x.
A
69.6B
72.9C
65.9D
67.9Question 23
Arithmetic
Marks in statistics of 12 students are x, 28, 35, 56, 78, 63, 65, 81, 79, 83, 80, y, where x and y are the lowest and highest marks, respectively. If the range and average of the marks are 70 and 64, respectively, then the ordered pair (x, y) is:
A
(23, 93)B
(35, 105)C
(25, 95)D
(30, 100)Question 24
Arithmetic
Select the triad that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern. EL-GN-IK GN-IP-KM
A
JP-KR-MQB
IP-KR-MOC
IP-KR-MQD
JP-KS-MQQuestion 25
Arithmetic
Sachin bought the first pen for ₹630 and the second pen for ₹722, respectively. He sells the first pen at 70% of the profit but the buyer bargains for the price, and he has to offer a 9% discount and the second pen at 71% of the profit. Find the total profit he had in this transaction (correct to two decimal places).
A
₹855.49B
₹856.32C
₹857.23D
₹854.79Question 26
Arithmetic
In 2021, which state launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026?
A
Madhya PradeshB
West Bengal C
BiharD
Uttar PradeshQuestion 27
Arithmetic
Simplify the following. $(2x+3)^2 – (x + 1)^2$.
A
$3x^2 + 10x + 8$B
$4x^2 + 12x + 8$C
$4x^2 + 10x + 6$D
$3x^2 + 7x + 6$Question 28
Arithmetic
What was the major impact of penicillin's discovery?
A
First vaccine for prevention of smallpoxB
First effective antibiotic against bacterial infectionsC
First drug for Rabies prevention and cureD
First antiviral drug for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Question 29
Arithmetic
This question is based on the words given below. (Left) ACT BUS CAR DAD (Right) In each of the words, each vowel is changed to the letter immediately following it in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the letter immediately preceding in the English alphabetical order. In how many letter clusters thus formed, will no vowel appear?
A
ThreeB
TwoC
NoneD
OneQuestion 30
Logical
Where did the two-day Chintan Shivir, held on 7-8 March 2021 to discuss preparations for the 2028 and 2036 Olympics, take place?
A
HyderabadB
New DelhiC
MumbaiD
BengaluruQuestion 31
Logical
Uday starts from Point A and drives 3 km towards south. He then takes a right turn, drives 2 km, turns left and drives 5 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 3 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 8 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° turns only unless specified)?
A
3 km; EastB
5 km; WestC
4 km; EastD
5 km; EastQuestion 32
Logical
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged? $63 ÷ 12 - 98 × 7 + 35 = ?$
A
742B
735C
745D
736Question 33
Logical
According to the Jal Jeevan Mission, what is the percentage target for rural households to receive tap water by 2024?
A
100%B
70%C
50%D
85%Question 34
Logical
The curved surface area of a right circular cone is $6500\pi$ cm², and the diameter of its base is 100 cm. Find the height (in cm) of the cone.
A
125B
120C
119D
115Question 35
Logical
The difference between the compound interest, compounded annually and the simple interest if ₹47,100 is deposited at 9% rate of interest per annum for 2 years is:
A
₹382.71B
₹391.21C
₹381.51D
₹391.81Question 36
Logical
Who among the following was/were NOT part of the Santhal Rebellion?
A
KanhoB
BhairavC
ChandD
Tana BhagatsQuestion 37
Logical
In which order did Mendeleev arrange the elements in his periodic table?
A
Decreasing atomic radiusB
Increasing number of neutronsC
Increasing atomic numberD
Increasing atomic massQuestion 38
Logical
Rajesh has 156 litres of Oil A and 256 litres of Oil B. He fills a number of identical containers with the two types of oil in a manner that each container has only one type of oil, and all containers are completely filled. What can be the maximum volume (in litres) of each container that Rajesh uses, so that all the oil that Rajesh has, of both the types, can be poured into these containers?
A
13B
4C
10D
6Question 39
Logical
Which of the following farming practices is mostly practised in Northeast India and causes soil erosion?
A
Mixed farmingB
Shifting agricultureC
Terrace farmingD
Dairy farmingQuestion 40
Logical
What is the percentage change in allocation for the Smart Cities Mission in India from the Revised Estimates of 2023-24 to the Budget Estimates of 2024-25?
A
-80%B
-50%C
-70%D
-60%Question 41
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 cars are buses. All buses are trucks. Some buses are ships. Conclusions: (I) Some ships are cars. (II) All trucks are cars.
A
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.B
Only conclusion (I) follows.C
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.D
Only conclusion (II) follows.Question 42
Logical
Sunil starts from Point A and drives 11 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn, drives 3 km, turns left and drives 4 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 12 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 degree turns only unless specified).
A
8 km to the eastB
9 km to the westC
7 km to the eastD
9 km to the eastQuestion 43
Logical
The popular folk dance of Bihar, which represents the love and quarrel of a married couple, is called:
A
Jat- JatinB
Pata KunithaC
Gaur MariaD
Singhi ChhamQuestion 44
Logical
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? VCJ RYF NUB JQX?
A
FTMB
FNTC
FMTD
FTNQuestion 45
Logical
Each of C, D, E, F, S, T and U has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only two people have the exam before T. Only one person has the exam after D. Only three people have the exam between T and F. Only one person has the exam between E and C. U has the exam immediately before E. Who among the following has the exam on Friday?
A
EB
UC
TD
SQuestion 46
Logical
In holozoic nutrition, the first essential step for complex organisms is ________.
A
egestionB
absorptionC
ingestionD
assimilationQuestion 47
Logical
Simplify: $194 + [6 \times (1 - 6 + 5)] \div 12$
A
193B
194C
184D
191Question 48
Logical
What is the primary function of an operating system in a laptop?
A
To type documentsB
To manage hardware and software resourcesC
To edit videosD
To run internet browsers onlyQuestion 49
Logical
Who took part in the 69 th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), held at the UN Headquarters in New York?
A
Annpurna DeviB
Rekha GuptaC
Sumita DawraD
Narendra ModiQuestion 50
Logical
What is the major constraint in dry land farming?
A
Low water availabilityB
Too much rainfallC
Use of hybrid seedsD
Lack of fertilisersQuestion 51
Logical
In April 2021, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna named ________ as his successor, who will be the ________ upon appointment.
A
Justice B R Gavai; 52nd Chief Justice of IndiaB
Justice B R Gavai; 53rd Chief Justice of IndiaC
Justice Hima Kohli; 53rd Chief Justice of IndiaD
Justice Surya Kant; 51st Chief Justice of IndiaQuestion 52
Logical
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 - O ÷ P x Q'?
A
Wife's mother's motherB
Wife's father's motherC
Wife's mother's sisterD
Wife's father's sisterQuestion 53
Logical
Saura painting, a tribal art form, is traditionally practiced by communities in which Indian state?
A
RajasthanB
GujaratC
OdishaD
Madhya PradeshQuestion 54
Logical
In a certain code language, 'pizza base queen' is coded as 'du su qw' and 'pig queen wave' is coded as 'ic fv su'. How is 'queen' coded in the given language?
A
icB
suC
duD
qwQuestion 55
Logical
The curved surface area of a right circular cone is $5400\pi$ cm², and the diameter of its base is 144 cm. Find the height (in cm) of the cone.
A
16B
21C
22D
20Question 56
Logical
If the mode of the following data is 140, then what is the value of x? Class 125-130 130-135 135-140 140-145 145-150 Frequency 30 30 33 X 31
A
34B
47C
33D
46Question 57
GK
What is the main purpose of cache memory in a computer?
A
To serve as virtual memoryB
To provide backup for RAMC
To store frequently accessed data for quick retrievalD
To permanently store user filesQuestion 58
GK
Kamlesh buys some sarees and suits for ₹10,000. The cost of each saree is ₹1,500, and the cost of each suit is ₹1,000. The total number of sarees and suits is 8. Find the number of suits and sarees.
A
2 sarees and 6 suitsB
3 sarees and 5 suitsC
4 sarees and 4 suitsD
5 sarees and 3 suitsQuestion 59
GK
What is the ratio of the angles subtended by a chord at the centre of a circle to the angle subtended at any point on the circumference of the circle?
A
1:3B
2:1C
3:1D
1:2Question 60
GK
If '+' means '-', '-' means 'x', 'x' means '÷' and '÷' means '+', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? $502 ÷ 78 + 2 - 258 \times 2 = ?$
A
124B
74562C
322D
560Question 61
GK
In April 2021, India and China initiated discussions to resume direct passenger flights that had been suspended since which year?
A
2020B
2019C
2021D
2022Question 62
GK
Which of the following best encapsulates the role of an operating system's kernel?
A
Providing the graphical user interface for user interactionB
Acting as the core interface between applications and the system hardwareC
Managing user accounts and access permissionsD
Offering a suite of utility programs for file management and system configurationQuestion 63
GK
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 956 521 251 156 335 (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 first digit of the lowest number?
A
5B
6C
7D
9Question 64
GK
This question is based on the words given below. (Left) DIE CUP BOX ASK (Right) In each of the words, each vowel is changed to the letter immediately following it in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the letter immediately preceding in the English alphabetical order. In how many letter clusters thus formed, will no vowel appear?
A
TwoB
ThreeC
NoneD
OneQuestion 65
GK
Which author wrote the popular novel 'Held', shortlisted for Booker 2024?
A
Anne MichaelsB
J K RowlingC
Rick RiordanD
Sarah J MaasQuestion 66
GK
What is the discriminant of the equation $x^2 – 2x + 13 = 0$? Also, determine how many real solutions this equation has.
A
44, Two real rootsB
-48, No real rootsC
40, Two equal rootsD
46, One real rootQuestion 67
GK
What role did the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) play during the British rule?
A
Encouraged the British education policyB
Supported the British war effortsC
Promoted classical danceD
Expressed dissent through artQuestion 68
GK
A group of people consists of men, women and children. Among them, 20% are men, 50% are women and the rest are children, and their average weights are 45 kg, 60 kg and 20 kg, respectively. The average weight (in kg) of the group is:
A
44B
43C
45D
42Question 69
GK
When x is added to each of 26, 40, 22 and 34, then the numbers so obtained, in this order, are in proportion. Then, if $4x : y :: y: (7x-6)$, and $y > 0$, what is the value of y?
A
2B
8C
3D
9Question 70
GK
What is the primary purpose of the vertical planetary mixer developed by ISRO in Feb 2021?
A
To enhance the efficiency and safety of solid rocket motor manufacturingB
To develop new materials for spacecraftC
To create advanced propulsion systems for deep space missionsD
To improve satellite communication systemsQuestion 71
GK
Where was the 13 th Governing Council Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organization (BOBP-IGO) held?
A
Male, MaldivesB
Chennai, IndiaC
Colombo, Sri LankaD
Dhaka, BangladeshQuestion 72
GK
Below are given two sets of numbers. In each set of numbers, a certain mathematical operation on the first number results in the second number. Similarly, a certain mathematical operation 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 question? (NOTE - A two/three-digit number cannot be broken into individual digits for operations, e.g. if 37 is followed by 10, the operation cannot be 3+7 as a two-digit number cannot be broken into individual digits.) 3 - 5 - 10 - 12; 8 - 10 - 20 - 22
A
6 - 10 - 12 - 24B
18 - 20 - 40 - 42C
28 - 30 - 60 - 64D
4 - 6 - 12 - 24Question 73
GK
Which schedule allows for the creation of village councils or courts for tribal cases?
A
Sixth ScheduleB
Fifth ScheduleC
Tenth ScheduleD
Seventh ScheduleQuestion 74
GK
What is the function of Alt + F2 in the Linux GNOME desktop environment?
A
Toggles between full-screen and windowed modeB
Closes the current applicationC
Refreshes the current windowD
Opens the Run Command dialog boxQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Ganga but flows directly into the Bay of Bengal?
A
GomtiB
GhagharaC
KosiD
MahanadiQuestion 76
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 802 800 796 790 782 ?
A
776B
772C
774D
770Question 77
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
WSQB
KGEC
SOMD
DAXQuestion 78
GK
As of February 2021, how many youth were trained in vocational skills under the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan initiatives?
A
35,677B
28,275C
18,041D
12,571Question 79
GK
Which ruler regained his lost kingdom by 1555 after defeating Sher Shah Suri's successors, thereby marking the end of the Second Afghan Empire?
A
Muhammad bin TughluqB
BaburC
AurangzebD
HumayunQuestion 80
GK
Each of T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. X has an exam on the third day of the week. Only three people has an exam between X and T. Z has an exam immediately after V and Y has an exam immediately after Z. W does not have an exam on Monday. Who has an exam on Thursday?
A
VB
ZC
WD
TQuestion 81
GK
What was the theme of ICA Global Cooperative Conference in November 2024?
A
Cooperatives Build Prosperity for AllB
Cooperatives for Economic GrowthC
Cooperatives Build a Better WorldD
Sustainable Development through CooperativesQuestion 82
GK
After the 97th Constitutional Amendment, for how long can a state co-operative law that is inconsistent with the amendment remain in force?
A
1 yearB
5 yearsC
6 monthsD
2 yearsQuestion 83
GK
AB is parallel to CD. A transversal PQ intersects AB and CD at E and F, respectively, and $\angle PEB = 56°$. G is a point between AB and CD such that $\angle BEG = 32°$ and $\angle GFE = 47°$. What is the measure of $\angle EGF$?
A
$41°$B
$46°$C
$37°$D
$29°$Question 84
GK
What percentage of seats are reserved for women under the 106 th Amendment Act?
A
50%B
33%C
25%D
10%Question 85
GK
A vendor sold 5 chocolates for ₹1, thereby gaining 40%. How many chocolates did he buy for ₹1?
A
9B
11C
13D
7Question 86
GK
Which of the following is a major river of the Indus basin system?
A
RaviB
YamunaC
GodavariD
KaveriQuestion 87
GK
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? FCA GDB HEC IFD ?
A
JHEB
JGFC
JHFD
JGEQuestion 88
GK
How much percentage of rural families rely on agriculture, livestock and Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) for their livelihoods according to the Annual Report 2024-25, published by Ministry of Rural Development?
A
80%B
95%C
70%D
90%Question 89
GK
A, B, C, D, G, H, and I are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only two people sit between A and H when counted from the right of A. Only two people sit between H and D. Only three people sit between A and B. C sits to the immediate left of I. Who sits third to the left of G?
A
HB
AC
CD
IQuestion 90
GK
Which ruler, upon his death in 1530, left behind a newly established empire that stretched across northern India-from the Indus River in the west to Bihar in the east, and from the Himalayas in the north to Gwalior in the south?
A
Qutb ud-Din AibakB
BaburC
Alauddin KhaljiD
AurangzebQuestion 91
GK
Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. P has the exam on Thursday. U has the exam on one of the days after R and on one of the days before T. V has the exam on one of the days after S but on one of the days before Q. S has the exam on one of the days after P. How many people have the exam before V?
A
5B
2C
3D
4Question 92
GK
Which of the following acts authorised the Governor General to override his council in matters affecting the interest of British empire in India?
A
Pitt's India Act 1784B
Charter Act of 1793C
Regulating Act 1773D
Charter Act of 1813Question 93
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 apply) is your answer. Number/Symbol 7 9 @ & 2 3 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 even number and the last an odd 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. 2 # @ 7 9
A
DPZL©B
©PLZCC
©PZLCD
©PZL©Question 94
GK
At what rate of interest (rounded off to two decimal places) per year will a sum of money double itself in 12 years on simple interest?
A
6.33%B
8.33%C
16.67%D
10.33%