RRB-NTPC 2021 Mathematics
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 901
Arithmetic
Which party regained power in the 2021 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, ending AAP’s 15-year hold?
A
Bharatiya Janata PartyB
Trinamool CongressC
Indian National CongressD
Samajwadi PartyQuestion 902
Arithmetic
Which of the following industries was operational in India at the time of independence?
A
Iron and steel industryB
Electronics industryC
Aerospace industryD
Automobile industryQuestion 903
Arithmetic
The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mark the western and the eastern edges of which plateau?
A
Chotanagpur PlateauB
Shillong PlateauC
Malwa PlateauD
Deccan PlateauQuestion 904
Arithmetic
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Council of Ministers at the Union level?
A
Article 85B
Article 75C
Article 65D
Article 74Question 905
Arithmetic
What percentage of the Indian population was dependent on agriculture around the time of independence?
A
About 30%B
About 90%C
About 70%D
About 50%Question 906
Arithmetic
The 'National Mission on High Yielding Seeds' aims to:
A
enhance irrigation facilitiesB
promote organic farming practicesC
increase production of high-quality seedsD
develop cold storage infrastructureQuestion 907
Arithmetic
Which of the following Amendments made Education a subject in the Concurrent List?
A
52nd AmendmentB
44th AmendmentC
42nd AmendmentD
86th AmendmentQuestion 908
Arithmetic
Which book by Sophie Elmhirst was honoured with the Nero Book of the Year award in 2021?
A
The AdversaryB
The Girl with the Seven LivesC
FlowD
Maurice and MaralynQuestion 909
Arithmetic
What does the abbreviation ASCII stand for?
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American Standard Code for Information InterchangeB
Advanced System for Computer Input and IntegrationC
American Scientific Code for Internet IntegrationD
Automatic System for Coding Interactive InterfacesQuestion 910
Arithmetic
Which of the following falls under the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction, according to the Constitution of India (Article 131)?
A
Disputes between States or between a State and the UnionB
Election petitions against sitting Members of ParliamentsC
Enforcement of fundamental rights of individualsD
Appeals from criminal cases in High CourtsQuestion 911
Arithmetic
What new facility was introduced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) at polling stations in May 2021?
A
Voter ID kiosksB
Mobile phone deposit facilityC
Free Wi-Fi for votersD
Online voting portalQuestion 912
Arithmetic
Which of the following is a well-known bronze artefact from the Indus Valley Civilisation, dating to around 2500 BCE?
A
Dancing Girl statue from Mohenjo-daroB
Painted pottery vase from DholaviraC
Priest-King statue from Mohenjo-daroD
Stone seal of unicorn from LothalQuestion 913
Arithmetic
The Atomic Energy Establishment, established at Trombay in 1954, was later renamed as:
A
Indian Institute of Nuclear ScienceB
Indira Gandhi Atomic CentreC
Bhabha Atomic Research CentreD
Nehru Institute of Atomic EnergyQuestion 914
Arithmetic
On which day is Good Friday observed in 2021?
A
12 MayB
14 MarchC
18 AprilD
7 JuneQuestion 915
Arithmetic
Population density is calculated as:
A
number of persons living per unit areaB
total number of people in a countryC
average number of people per familyD
number of children born per yearQuestion 916
Arithmetic
Which option in the Control Panel allows a user to add or remove hardware devices in MS Windows?
A
Security and MaintenanceB
Device ManagerC
System and SecurityD
Network and Sharing CenterQuestion 917
Arithmetic
What is the total number of cave structures at the Ajanta Caves location in Maharashtra, India, including the one that was never completed?
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ThirtyB
Thirty-twoC
Twenty-nineD
Thirty-oneQuestion 918
Arithmetic
What was the reason for stagnation in the agricultural sector during the colonial rule?
A
Imposition of high taxes on the food grains and cash crops by the colonial governmentB
Establishment of large scale industries by the colonial governmentC
Various systems of land settlement that were introduced by the colonial governmentD
Extreme commercialisation of agriculture by the colonial governmentQuestion 919
Arithmetic
Which of the following organisations conducted the CROPS experiment to study plant growth in space in February 2021?
A
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)B
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)C
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)D
European Space Agency (ESA)Question 920
Arithmetic
Which mission by the Indian Government, launched in 2023, aims to develop quantum technologies and has established four Thematic Hubs across premier institutions, as of 2021?
A
Quantum India ProgramB
National Quantum MissionC
Digital India MissionD
Tech India InitiativeQuestion 921
Arithmetic
The introduction of English education in India was promoted through which of the following documents?
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Charter Act of 1813B
Macaulay’s MinuteC
Regulating ActD
Pitts India ActQuestion 922
Arithmetic
Which of the following foods is a source of animal protein?
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PulsesB
BeansC
EggsD
NutsQuestion 923
Arithmetic
Which of the following is true regarding the tenure and independence of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
A
The CEC’s removal requires assent of the Chief Justice of India but not necessarily the Parliament’s approval.B
The CEC can only be removed like a Supreme Court judge by a two-thirds majority in Parliament.C
The other Election Commissioners can only be removed by the CEC, not by the government.D
The CEC enjoys a fixed tenure of ten years and cannot be replaced before that term under any circumstances.Question 924
Arithmetic
Henry Vivian Derozio, a teacher at the Hindu College of Calcutta, promoted radical ideas and encouraged his pupils to question all authority. This movement became known as the:
A
Justice MovementB
Social Service LeagueC
Servants of India SocietyD
Young Bengal MovementQuestion 925
Arithmetic
Which province of Pakistan, known for its rich resources but low development, has long witnessed separatist movements and demands for greater autonomy or independence?
A
SindhB
PunjabC
BalochistanD
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa