RRB-NTPC 2021 Mathematics

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 151
Arithmetic

Which method best characterises the approach of the Moderates?

A
Armed revolution
B
Guerrilla warfare
C
Petition and prayer
D
Cultural renaissance
Question 152
Arithmetic

Which term refers to the pre-monsoon showers that occur with a sudden rise in temperature, especially in southern India?

A
Nor'wester
B
Mango showers
C
Break in monsoon
D
Loo
Question 153
Arithmetic

The Kopili Hydro Electric Project is located in which Indian state?

A
Assam
B
Sikkim
C
Meghalaya
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 154
Arithmetic

Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh was recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records (2015) for having the largest number of participants performing simultaneously at a single venue?

A
Kiang
B
Kharait
C
Kinnauri
D
Kullu Nati
Question 155
Arithmetic

Which of the following is the correct descending order of ministerial ranks in the Union Council of Ministers, as per Indian practice?

A
Cabinet Minister $\rightarrow$ Deputy Minister $\rightarrow$ Minister of State
B
Minister of State $\rightarrow$ Cabinet Minister $\rightarrow$ Deputy Minister
C
Deputy Minister $\rightarrow$ Minister of State $\rightarrow$ Cabinet Minister
D
Cabinet Minister $\rightarrow$ Minister of State $\rightarrow$ Deputy Minister
Question 156
Arithmetic

The Bhabar region lies in which part of the Great Plains?

A
West of Indus plain
B
Along the Brahmaputra basin
C
Just south of the Terai
D
Adjacent to the foothills of the Himalayas
Question 157
Arithmetic

Which issue did the World Economic Forum highlight as the top immediate global threat in its 2021 Global Risks Report published in January 2021?

A
Escalating cyberattacks
B
Instability in global markets
C
State-based armed conflict
D
Resurgence of pandemics
Question 158
Arithmetic

Geographically, Bhutan is divided into four regions. Which of the following is NOT a name of those divisions?

A
Western
B
Northern
C
Eastern
D
Southern
Question 159
Arithmetic

The Parthians originated from which of the following countries?

A
Iran
B
Saudi Arabia
C
Iraq
D
Turkey
Question 160
Arithmetic

Who among the following was honoured as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricketer of the Year for outstanding performance in 2024?

A
Rohit Sharma
B
Jasprit Bumrah
C
Mohammad Sami
D
Virat Kohli
Question 161
Arithmetic

Which technology uses acoustic waves to locate objects in the ocean?

A
Sonar
B
LIDAR
C
Echo-sounder
D
SAR
Question 162
Arithmetic

India's first exploration licence auction and AI-Driven Mineral Targeting Hackathon was launched in:

A
Goa
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Telangana
D
Maharashtra
Question 163
Arithmetic

What is the name of the patented respiratory device developed by AIIMS Raipur to curb airborne infections in May 2021?

A
AirGuard
B
RespiraSafe
C
HOAC Combo
D
OxyShield
Question 164
Arithmetic

In post 1991 reforms, the term 'disinvestment' refers to:

A
selling government's share in public sector companies
B
reducing agricultural subsidies
C
reducing foreign trade
D
increasing taxes
Question 165
Arithmetic

Which British law was a major influence on the Indian Constitution's institutional framework?

A
Government of India Act, 1935
B
Rowlatt Act, 1919
C
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Question 166
Arithmetic

Which if the following is a landmark judgement of Justice Bela Trivedi, whose official retirement is scheduled for June 2021?

A
Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370
B
Ruling on POCSO Act
C
Euthanasia and the Right to Die with Dignity
D
Validity of Unstamped Arbitration Agreement
Question 167
Arithmetic

In the Pallava administration, which was the smallest administrative unit directly managed by local self-governing assemblies?

A
Nadu
B
Mandala
C
Ur
D
Kottam
Question 168
Arithmetic

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acids?

A
They turn blue litmus red.
B
They have a sour taste.
C
They release $OH^-$ ions in water.
D
They react with bases to form salt and water.
Question 169
Arithmetic

Narayana Guru, a social reformer who led a massive movement against the discrimination of the lower castes, was from the state of:

A
West Bengal
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Kerala
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 170
Arithmetic

Why can Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) sometimes exceed 100%?

A
Due to school mergers in rural areas
B
Due to inclusion of post-graduate students
C
Due to enrollment of learners outside the official age group
D
Because of errors in census data
Question 171
Arithmetic

Which of the following actions will permanently delete a file from an MS Windows system, bypassing the Recycle Bin?

A
Dragging the file to the Recycle Bin
B
Right-clicking on the file and selecting 'Delete'
C
Selecting the file and pressing Shift + Delete keys
D
Pressing the Delete key
Question 172
Arithmetic

Which city is constructing a 27-metre-tall clock tower at Talkatora Roundabout to enhance its architectural identity?

A
Jaipur
B
New Delhi
C
Mumbai
D
Kolkata
Question 173
Arithmetic

Which key combination is commonly used in Windows OS to open the Task Manager?

A
Alt + Tab
B
Alt + F4
C
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
D
Ctrl + Tab
Question 174
Arithmetic

In which of the following years was the Right to Information Act passed?

A
1999
B
2005
C
1973
D
2007
Question 175
Arithmetic

The 'Kundara Proclamation' which openly called for taking up arms against the British, is associated with which of the following freedom fighters?

A
Velu Thampi
B
Wazir Ali Khan
C
Gajapatiraju
D
Kattabomman Nayakan