RRB-NTPC 2021 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 2351
GK

An internal trade route during the post-Mauryan empires, Uttarapatha, connected the:

A
1. western and southern parts of India
B
2. southern and eastern parts of India
C
3. northern and eastern parts of India with the northwestern region
D
4. northern and southern parts of India with the northwestern region
Question 2352
GK

Which of the following novels was written by Qurratulain Hyder in 1959 and is known for its deep insights on the Partition of India?

A
1. Train to Pakistan
B
2. Aag Ka Darya
C
3. Urvasie
D
4. Pinjar
Question 2353
GK

Which region of the Northern Plains is made of older alluvium?

A
1. Bhangar
B
2. Bhabar
C
3. Khadar
D
4. Terai
Question 2354
GK

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and 'x' and '÷' are interchanged?  $8 \div 7 + 56 \times 14 - 2 = ?$

A
1. 56
B
2. 52
C
3. 54
D
4. 58
Question 2355
GK

Solubility of CH$_3$COOH decreases in presence of CH$_3$COONa due to:

A
Common ion effect
B
 Increased temperature
C
Ion pairing
D
Oxidation
Question 2356
GK

Find the average of 308, 127, 90, 45, 125 and 103.

A
1. 135
B
2. 132
C
3. 130
D
4. 133
Question 2357
GK

If 2 is added to each even digit and 1 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 415796, what will be the sum of the digits which are fifth from the left and first from the right in the new number thus formed?

A
1. 14
B
2. 10
C
3. 16
D
4. 12
Question 2358
GK

Which keyboard shortcut permanently deletes a file without sending it to the Recycle Bin in Windows OS?

A
1. Alt + Delete
B
2. Ctrl + D
C
3. Delete
D
4. Shift + Delete
Question 2359
GK

Following are the ages (in years) of 6 people in a group: 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50. What is the standard deviation of their ages (rounded to two decimal places)?

A
1. 9.26
B
2. 7.38
C
3. 8.54
D
4. 6.57
Question 2360
GK

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 602 600 696 690 682 ?

A
671
B
668
C
672
D
670
Question 2361
GK

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.  (Left) 412 366 307 241 667 (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
1. -4
B
2. -2
C
3. -6
D
4. -5
Question 2362
GK

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.  89 103 94 108 99 113 104 ?

A
1. 123
B
2. 95
C
3. 118
D
4. 98
Question 2363
GK

Gaurav bought the first pen for ₹444 and the second pen for ₹356, respectively. He sells the first pen at 75% of the profit but the buyer bargains for the price, and he has to offer a 14% discount and the second pen at 48% of the profit. Find the total profit he had in this transaction (correct to two decimal places).

A
1. ₹396.11
B
2. ₹399.02
C
3. ₹394.67
D
4. ₹395.10
Question 2364
GK

During the 2021 demonstration, which types of drones were successfully destroyed by DRDO'S DEW Mk-II(A)?

A
Fixed-wing UAVs and Swarm drones
B
Helicopter drones
C
Underwater drones
D
Racing drones
Question 2365
GK

The Chuar Rebellion, which emerged as a culmination of the economic grievances of ordinary peasants and hereditary workers, reached its peak during which of the following years?

A
1710-11
B
1798-99
C
1857-58
D
1901-02
Question 2366
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) 4 6 & 8 $ 7 & 3 9 # % 4 6 @ £ 5 Ω 9 # 1 * 7 (Right)  How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by another number?

A
One
B
Three
C
Two
D
Four
Question 2367
GK

In March 2021, NITI Aayog released the 'Future Front: Quarterly Frontier Tech Insights' report. What is the primary focus of this report?

A
Evaluating advancements and investments in quantum computing technologies
B
Assessing India's agricultural productivity trends
C
Analysing the impact of climate change on coastal regions
D
Reviewing the performance of state-run healthcare programs
Question 2368
GK

Prakesh starts from point A and drives 11 km towards the south. He then takes a right turn, drives 7 km, turns right and drives 13 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 9 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 2 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
3 km to the west
B
2 km to the east
C
2 km to the west
D
1 km to the west
Question 2369
GK

In November 2024, India and Singapore conducted a joint military exercise named Agni Warrior 2024. Where was this exercise held?

A
Devlali, Maharashtra
B
Pulgaon, Maharashtra
C
Babina, Uttar Pradesh
D
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Question 2370
GK

Kapil starts from point A and drives 9 km towards west. He then takes a right turn, drives 1 km, turns right and drives 5 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 3 km. He then takes a left turn and drive 5 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 8 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 9 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
12 km north
B
10 km south
C
12 km south
D
11 km north
Question 2371
GK

What is the target length for the development of a national highway network in India by 2021?

A
1 lakh km
B
2 lakh km
C
1.5 lakh km
D
2.5 lakh km
Question 2372
GK

X is directly proportional to $A^2$ and A is inversely proportional to Y. If X is 97 when Y is 6, find X when Y is 2.

A
873
B
871
C
872
D
875
Question 2373
GK

A person saves 40% of his income. If his expenditure is ₹960, then his income (in ₹) is:

A
₹1,640
B
₹576
C
₹1,600
D
₹384
Question 2374
GK

What prompted changes in the State Co-operative Societies Acts?

A
Poor quality of functioning
B
Political interests
C
Limited number of societies
D
Rise in taxes
Question 2375
GK

What was the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India as per the latest National Family Health Survey - 5 (2019-21)?

A
2.2
B
2
C
2.1
D
2.3