RRB-NTPC 2021 General Awareness
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 3251
GK
In renal physiology, which segment of the nephron is most critical for generating the osmotic gradient that concentrates urine?
A
Collecting ductB
Loop of HenleC
Distal convoluted tubuleD
Proximal convoluted tubuleQuestion 3252
GK
5 times the present age of Sujatha is 5 years more than 2 times the present age of Vanita. After 4 years, 3 times the age of Vanita will be 8 years less than 5 times the age of Sujatha. The age of Vanita is k years more than that of Sujatha. What is the value of k?
A
2B
3C
4D
5Question 3253
GK
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 143 656 651 264 282 (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 subtracted from the third digit of the lowest number?
A
-4B
-3C
-2D
0Question 3254
GK
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) # 1 9 7 $ 9 1 5 2 @ 6 8 # € £ & 8 $ 4 5 9 5 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
3B
2C
4D
5Question 3255
GK
Which category of musical instruments was related to objects of utility in daily life?
A
Tata VadyaB
Avanaddh VadyaC
Ghana VadyaD
Sushira VadyaQuestion 3256
GK
A student scores 80 marks in a subject with a weightage of 3 and 90 marks in another subject with a weightage of 2. What is the weighted average score of the student?
A
84B
88C
86D
82Question 3257
GK
Two banks, A and B, offered loans at 3.5% and 6.5% per annum, respectively. Keshav borrowed an amount of ₹2,00,000 from each bank. Find the positive difference between the amounts of simple interest paid to the two banks by Keshav after 2 years.
A
13,500B
13,000C
11,500D
12,000Question 3258
GK
Piyush ranked 34th from the top and 57th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class?
A
91B
92C
90D
89Question 3259
GK
Which of the following correctly characterises the regulatory and structural aspects of the NPS Vatsalya scheme, as launched in 2024? The scheme is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Contributions under NPS Vatsalya are pooled into a government-managed consolidated fund without individual accounts. The scheme allows a smooth shift to a regular NPS account when the subscriber turns 18 years of age. Upon attaining adulthood, subscribers must compulsorily exit NPS Vatsalya and opt for the Atal Pension Yojana.
A
Only 2B
2, 3 and 4C
1 and 3D
1 and 4Question 3260
GK
The average marks of 30 students in a mathematics test were found to be 55. However, it was later discovered that a mark of 72 was mistakenly recorded as 27, and another mark of 64 was mistakenly recorded as 46. What is the actual average score?
A
60.2B
55.5C
63.4D
57.1Question 3261
GK
Mr. Evan starts from Point A and drives 8 km towards the East. He then takes a right turn, drives 19 km, turns right and drives 19 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 9 km. He then taken a right turn, drives 3 km, turns left and drives 6 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 degrees turns only unless specified.)
A
3 km to the WestB
4 km to the NorthC
7 km to the NorthD
9 km to the WestQuestion 3262
GK
Each of the digits in the number 6427519 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
3B
0C
2D
1Question 3263
GK
What defines a conjoint vascular bundle?
A
Xylem and phloem present on the same radiusB
Xylem and phloem alternate along the radiiC
Cambium is absentD
Xylem only on the outer sideQuestion 3264
GK
6 times the present age of Sujatha is 6 years more than 3 times the present age of Vanita. After 7 years, 4 times the age of Vanita will be 6 years less than 6 times the age of Sujatha. The age of Vanita is k years more than that of Sujatha. What is the value of k?
A
2B
6C
7D
4Question 3265
GK
A and B complete a work in 6 days. If A alone can do it in 7 days, then B alone can do it in ______ days.
A
44B
42C
43D
41Question 3266
GK
What is Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay best known for in the context of British India?
A
Introducing the Vernacular Press ActB
Framing the Government of India Act, 1858C
Drafting the Indian Penal Code and promoting English educationD
Leading the revolt of 1857Question 3267
GK
Eshwar starts from Point Y and drives 13 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn, drives 27 km, turns right and drives 51 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 18 km. He takes a left turn, drives 35 km. He then turns left, drives 45 km, turns left and drives 18 km to stop at Point Z. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point Y again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)
A
47 km towards the northB
42 km towards the eastC
36 km towards the southD
51 km towards the westQuestion 3268
GK
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) @ * # % * 8 1 4 2 2 & 4 8 9 8 8 # 6 $ $ * 3 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?
A
2B
3C
1D
4Question 3269
GK
In a certain code language, 'RATS' is coded as '3571' and 'TUBE' is coded as '2146'. What is the code for 'T' in the given code language?
A
2B
1C
7D
6Question 3270
GK
Which of the following options is INCORRECT regarding the factors that inflamed the feelings of the Sepoys and led to the Revolt of 1857?
A
Compulsion on sepoys to wear their caste marks and follow their own casteB
Forceful conversions to ChristianityC
Act that required every new recruit to give an undertaking to serve overseasD
Army maintaining chaplains at state cost and promotion of Christian propaganda among the sepoysQuestion 3271
GK
Which of the following is a tributary of the Yamuna river?
A
SonB
TonsC
GomtiD
TeestaQuestion 3272
GK
The mean proportional between 0.09 and 16 is:
A
120B
12C
1.2D
0.12Question 3273
GK
The average of 6 numbers is 18. If each number is increased by 5, what will be the new average?
A
20B
25C
23D
18Question 3274
GK
If '+' means 'subtraction', '-' means 'multiplication', 'x' means 'division' and '÷' means 'addition', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 96 × 8 − 11 ÷ 83 + 22 = ?
A
204B
193C
199D
186Question 3275
GK
Which metal was extensively used for coinage in the Mauryan Empire?
A
GoldB
IronC
SilverD
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