RRB-NTPC 2021 Mathematics

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1851
Arithmetic

If '-' means '÷', '÷' means 'x', 'x' means '+' and '$+$' means '-', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?  $9 \div 12 \times 450 + 8208 - 18 = ?$

A
100
B
101
C
102
D
 425
Question 1852
Arithmetic

In a 2295 m circular race, Siddharth finishes one round in 85 seconds and Yash finishes one round in 45 seconds. How many different meeting points are there on the circumference if they are running in the opposite directions?

A
36
B
20
C
26
D
33
Question 1853
Arithmetic

In which year was the Partition of Bengal, initially implemented by the British in 1905, officially annulled?

A
1910
B
1916
C
1911
D
1909
Question 1854
Arithmetic

The ratio of the age of a son after 15 years and the present age of his father is 2 : 3. 5 years ago, the age of the father was 4 times the age of the son. The present ages (in years) of the father and the son, respectively, are:

A
1. 45; 15
B
2. 40; 10
C
3. 32; 8
D
4. 50; 20
Question 1855
Arithmetic

Select the pair that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two sets of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern.  JAY : MDB  PAN : SDQ

A
1. HEN : KHJ
B
2. RIC : ULZ
C
3. KUT : HRW
D
4. UPC : XSF
Question 1856
Arithmetic

In September 2024, the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 extended its guidelines to which of the following sectors?

A
1. Medical device manufacturers
B
2. Ayurvedic medicines
C
3. Veterinary pharmaceuticals
D
4. Online health consultations
Question 1857
Arithmetic

Manoj starts from Point A and drives 13 km towards west. He then takes a right turn, drives 2 km, turns right and drives 7 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 5 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 6 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
1. 5 km; South
B
2. 9 km; South
C
3. 7 km; South
D
4. 6 km; South
Question 1858
Arithmetic

What is the total full-time strength of personnels in the National Human Rights Commission, India?

A
Chairperson and three members
B
Chairperson and seven members
C
Chairperson and four members
D
Chairperson and five members
Question 1859
Arithmetic

What is the significance of Westerly Jet Streams in winter?

A
1. Guide Western Disturbances into India
B
2. Cause retreat of monsoon
C
3. Bring snowfall to Eastern Ghats
D
4. Influence rainfall in Tamil Nadu
Question 1860
Arithmetic

The Eastern Coastal Plains of India are best described as which type of coast?

A
1. Rocky coast
B
2. Folded coast
C
3. Submerged coast
D
4. Emergent coast
Question 1861
Arithmetic

If $9.8 : 14.7 :: 15 : x$, find the value of $x$.

A
1. 19.9
B
2. 23.2
C
3. 22.5
D
4. 21.7
Question 1862
Arithmetic

Who among the following wrote the book 'Power within: The leadership legacy of Narendra Modi'?

A
1. Dr. R Balasubramaniam
B
2. Dr. KS Chauhan
C
3. Dr. S Jaishankar
D
4. Dr. Aishwarya Pandit
Question 1863
Arithmetic

In April 2021, NITI Aayog released a report titled "Automotive Industry - Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains". What is the primary objective of this report?

A
To compare India's automotive policies with those of neighbouring countries
B
To propose strategies for enhancing India's role in global automotive value chains
C
To analyse India's automotive export performance over the past decade
D
To assess the environmental impact of India's automotive sector
Question 1864
Arithmetic

Jharkhand authorities have successfully relocated Jaigir, the first village inside the ____, entirely outside its core area.

A
1. Palamu Tiger Reserve 
B
2.Jim Corbett National Park
C
3. Amangarh Tiger Reserve
D
4. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Question 1865
Arithmetic

A, B, C, D, G, H, and I are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only two people sit between D and A when counted from the left of A. H sits third to the left of G. I sits to the immediate right of G. I sits second to the left of D. B is not an immediate neighbour of H.  Who sits third to the right of C?

A
D
B
A
C
I
D
H
Question 1866
Arithmetic

In March 2021, the Indian Parliament passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2021. Which of the following Acts was specifically repealed by this legislation?

A
The Emigration Act, 1983
B
The Citizenship Act, 1955
C
The Foreigners Act, 1946
D
The National Security Act, 1980
Question 1867
Arithmetic

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster pair DOES NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster)

A
1. NR - MQ
B
2. EI - DH
C
3. RV - QU
D
4. XZ - TL
Question 1868
Arithmetic

Which keyboard shortcut is used to save an MS Excel workbook?

A
1. Ctrl + N
B
2. Ctrl + P
C
3. Ctrl + O
D
4. Ctrl + S
Question 1869
Arithmetic

Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. All numbers are single-digit numbers.  (Left) 4 @ 7 4 £ 9 9 # @ 1 4 $ % 4 3 8 2 © © 1 5 # (Right)  How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?

A
1. 3
B
2. 1
C
3. 2
D
4. 4
Question 1870
Arithmetic

Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::? #: AIP :: MRV: %

A
 # = WFN, % = QUX
B
# = ELR, % = QUX
C
 # = IOT, % = WFN
D
 # = QUX, % = ELR
Question 1871
Arithmetic

The Konyak tribe of India is mainly found in which of the following states of India?

A
1. Nagaland and Sikkim
B
2. Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
C
3. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
D
4. Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Question 1872
Arithmetic

The curved surface area of a cylinder is half of its total surface area. If the height is 128 cm, then find the radius (in cm).

A
1. 128
B
2. 138
C
3. 122
D
4. 137
Question 1873
Arithmetic

Which of the following indicators reflects inequality in the distribution of income among individuals in a population?

A
1. Lorenz Curve
B
2. Dependency Ratio
C
3. Consumer Price Index
D
4. Labour Force Participation Rate
Question 1874
Arithmetic

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?  KIO LJP MKQ NLR ?

A
1. ONR
B
2. OMS
C
3. ONS
D
4. OMR
Question 1875
Arithmetic

Pravenesh starts from point A and drives 12 km towards the south. He then takes a right turn, drives 7 km, turns right and drives 14 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 10 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
1. 2 km to the east
B
2. 4 km to the east
C
3. 3 km to the east
D
4. 3 km to the west