RRB-NTPC 2021 Mathematics

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1301
Arithmetic

What is the correct way to copy a file or folder using the Drag and Drop method?

A
Select the file → Press Ctrl + C → Drop it into the Recycle Bin
B
Select the file in the right pane → Drag it to a folder in the left pane → Drop it there
C
Right-click the file → Drag it to the desktop → Press Delete
D
Double-click the file → Drag it back into the same folder
Question 1302
Arithmetic

Which institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed India's first genome-edited rice variety DRR Rice 100 (Kamla)?

A
ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad
B
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
C
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal
D
ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack
Question 1303
Arithmetic

Which of the following is the conjugate base of HCl?

A
$OH^-$
B
$H_3O^+$
C
$Cl^-$
D
$Cl^+$
Question 1304
Arithmetic

Land revenue systems under British rule varied regionally. Which land revenue system was primarily followed in Bombay and Madras Presidencies?

A
Ryotwari
B
Mahalwari
C
Jagirdari
D
Zamindari
Question 1305
Arithmetic

Who was the first Portuguese governor in India, sent in 1505 to establish naval supremacy?

A
Albuquerque
B
De Almeida 
C
De Souza
D
Nino-da-Cunha
Question 1306
Arithmetic

Which of the following is NOT a part of chemical weathering?

A
Frost Action
B
Hydration
C
Oxidation
D
Carbonation
Question 1307
Arithmetic

In which of the following years was the Aajeevika - Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India?

A
2011
B
2016
C
2007
D
2014
Question 1308
Arithmetic

What was the ultimate promise made by Bhagirath Majhi to the Santhals if they followed his teachings?

A
Restoration of tribal kingdoms
B
Access to modern education and jobs
C
Complete independence from British rule
D
Land restoration and divine protection
Question 1309
Arithmetic

What is the purpose of the High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV) developed by DRDO's Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL)?

A
Underwater surveillance
B
Surface-to-air missile deployment
C
Submarine crew training
D
Deep-sea oil exploration
Question 1310
Arithmetic

Colonial economic policies created a skewed distribution of income and wealth in Indian society. Which of the following is a key indicator of income inequality in colonial India?

A
Unequal land ownership patterns
B
High literacy rate among workers
C
Uniform wages across sectors
D
Equitable distribution of irrigation
Question 1311
Arithmetic

What is the total number of inhabited islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as of May 2021?

A
Less than 14
B
22
C
18
D
More than 30
Question 1312
Arithmetic

Which of the following dynasties was NOT involved in the struggle for the control of the prosperous city of Kannauj in northern India?

A
Pratihara
B
Pallava
C
Pala
D
Rashtrakuta
Question 1313
Arithmetic

Optical fibres work on the principle of ________.

A
reflection only
B
refraction only
C
total internal reflection
D
total internal refraction
Question 1314
Arithmetic

What is the main function of sclerenchyma, a plant tissue composed of dead cells with extremely thick lignified walls?

A
To help hold the flower parts together in a plant
B
To provide mechanical support and strength to the plant
C
To store food and other materials such as resins, mucilage and latex in the plant
D
To transport water, nutrients and sugars throughout the plant
Question 1315
Arithmetic

Where was the headquarters of the Home Rule League founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak located?

A
Ajmer
B
Patna
C
Surat
D
Pune
Question 1316
Arithmetic

Which of the following terms describe a change in the DNA sequence resulting in changes in the genotype and the phenotype of an organism?

A
Segregation
B
Mutation
C
Dominance
D
Transcription
Question 1317
Arithmetic

Who is the author of the book 'The History and Stars of the World's Greatest Sporting Event: From Athens 1896 to Paris 2024', launched at New Delhi World Book Fair, 2021?

A
Amit Bose
B
Digvijay Singh Deo 
C
Vijayan Bala
D
Abhinav Bindra
Question 1318
Arithmetic

The foreign exchange crisis forced India to seek external support. Which institution provided India a loan during the 1991 crisis?

A
World Bank 
B
IMF 
C
WTO
D
ADB
Question 1319
Arithmetic

In 2021, which State Government launched the 'RISE' app for digital monitoring of child vaccinations, enhancing training for health workers to improve immunisation coverage?

A
Uttar Pradesh 
B
Bihar
C
Uttarakhand
D
Jharkhand
Question 1320
Arithmetic

Which of the following is the primary objective of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005?

A
To promote transparency and accountability in government functioning
B
To regulate foreign investment in India
C
To control corruption in the judiciary
D
To ensure reservations for backwards classes
Question 1321
Arithmetic

Rohilla chief, Najib-ud-Daula, played a key role in the ________.

A
Third Battle of Panipat
B
Mysore wars
C
Anglo-Maratha wars
D
Decline of Bengal
Question 1322
Arithmetic

The partition of Bengal officially came into force in the year ________.

A
1905
B
1948
C
1919
D
1912
Question 1323
Arithmetic

Who was honoured with the Rammohan Mission Purashkar 2021 for emphasising ISRO's role in national security?

A
G Madhavan Nair
B
V Narayanan
C
K Sivan
D
S Somanath
Question 1324
Arithmetic

Vijender Gupta, who became the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly in 2021, is the MLA from which of the following constituencies?

A
Karol Bagh
B
Patparganj
C
Greater Kailash
D
Rohini
Question 1325
Arithmetic

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

A
It deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha.
B
It defines the distribution of powers between the Union and States.
C
It contains provisions regarding Official Languages.
D
It provides for disqualification of members on grounds of defection.