RRB NTPC — Set 10
40 questions
What is the primary purpose of the 'Formula Bar' in MS Excel?
Correct Answer: C. To display and edit the contents of a cell
The Formula Bar in MS Excel displays the data or formula stored in the active cell. It is primarily used to view, enter, and edit the content of the selected cell.
Who administers the oath of office and secrecy to the Union Ministers under Article 75(4) of the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer: A. President of India
Under Article 75(4) of the Indian Constitution, before a Minister enters upon his office, the President of India administers to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
Which of the following caves are famous for its high citadel?
Correct Answer: A. Junagadh caves
The Junagadh caves (specifically the Uparkot caves) in Gujarat are famous for their high citadel (Uparkot Fort) and Buddhist caves carved into the rock.
In which year was 'Make in India' launched by the Government of India to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property, and build best in class manufacturing infrastructure in India?
Correct Answer: A. 2014
The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2014, with the primary goal of making India a global manufacturing hub.
The doctrine of judicial review originated in which country?
Correct Answer: A. United States of America
The doctrine of Judicial Review originated in the United States of America. It was firmly established by the Supreme Court of the United States in the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803.
Which of the following classical dance forms was performed by 'Maharis' as part of temple service?
Correct Answer: D. Odissi
Odissi dance was traditionally performed by 'Maharis' (temple dancers) in the Jagannath Temple of Puri as a part of temple service and worship.
In MS PowerPoint's Slide Master view, what is the primary benefit of customising the top-level master slide versus individual layout masters?
Correct Answer: B. Customising the top-level master ensures consistency of universal elements across all slide layouts
The top-level Slide Master controls the theme, fonts, background, and logos for the entire presentation. Customizing it ensures that these universal elements are consistent across all underlying layout slides automatically.
In industrial settings, Freon-12 is most commonly manufactured by which chemical reaction?
Correct Answer: B. Swarts reaction
Freon-12 (Dichlorodifluoromethane) is commonly manufactured using the Swarts reaction, which involves the exchange of halogens (replacing chlorine with fluorine) using a heavy metal fluoride like Antimony Trifluoride.
What is the primary benefit of having local self-government institutions like Panchayats in India?
Correct Answer: D. They are closest to the people and understand local problems.
The primary benefit of local self-government (Panchayati Raj) is democratic decentralization. Being closest to the grassroots level, these institutions understand local problems better and ensure people's participation in governance.
With whose assistance did Chandragupta Maurya overthrow the Nanda dynasty?
Correct Answer: B. Chanakya
Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nanda dynasty and established the Mauryan Empire with the guidance and assistance of his mentor, Chanakya (also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta).
Which provision was introduced in the Constitution of India through the 74th Amendment Act?
Correct Answer: B. Part IX-A
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 granted constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities) and added Part IX-A ('The Municipalities') to the Constitution of India.
Which sequence of steps correctly initiates a blank presentation in MS PowerPoint 2016 or later?
Correct Answer: A. File → New → Blank Presentation
To start a fresh presentation in modern versions of MS PowerPoint, the standard path is clicking on the 'File' tab, selecting 'New', and then clicking on 'Blank Presentation'.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Navy's initiative of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar in April 2025. 1. The IOS Sagar initiative involves the deployment of INS Sunayna to the Southwest Indian Ocean Region (IOR) with a?
Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
All three statements describe the strategic outreach and training objectives of the IOS Sagar initiative involving INS Sunayna to strengthen ties with Friendly Foreign Countries in the IOR.
Which of the following physical quantities has the dimension [M L−³]?
Correct Answer: B. Density
Density is defined as Mass per unit Volume. Mass has the dimension [M] and Volume has the dimension [L³]. Therefore, Density = [M] / [L³] = [M L−³].
On the map of India, the Malwa Plateau is located in which direction relative to the Chotanagpur Plateau?
Correct Answer: B. West
The Malwa Plateau covers parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan (central-western India), while the Chotanagpur Plateau covers Jharkhand and parts of Bengal/Odisha (eastern India). Therefore, Malwa is to the West of Chotanagpur.
In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), a flagship mission aimed at addressing the urban housing shortage in India, launched?
Correct Answer: D. 2015
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) was launched on 25th June 2015 with the aim of providing 'Housing for All' in urban areas.
Which of the following methods is used to create a new folder in Windows 11 OS from Desktop?
Correct Answer: D. Right-click → Select New → Folder
The standard GUI method to create a new folder on the Windows desktop is to Right-click on an empty space, hover over 'New', and select 'Folder'.
Which of the following is a tributary of the Yamuna river?
Correct Answer: B. Tons
The Tons river is the largest tributary of the Yamuna. The Son is a tributary of the Ganga, Gomti is a tributary of the Ganga, and Teesta flows into the Brahmaputra (Jamuna in Bangladesh).
Who among the following has won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for his book 'Ik Hor Ashwthama'?
Correct Answer: B. Chaman Arora
Chaman Arora won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in the Dogri language category for his play 'Ik Hor Ashwthama'.
What was the poverty headcount ratio in urban areas in 2019-21, as per the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023?
Correct Answer: B. 5.27%
According to the NITI Aayog's National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023, the urban poverty headcount ratio fell to 5.27% in 2019-21.
In 2024, the Government of India announced updates to the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP), aiming to boost self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Which of the following is NOT an intended objective of the updated DAP 2024?
Correct Answer: B. Eliminating all private sector participation in defence manufacturing
The DAP aims to *encourage* private sector participation, not eliminate it. The goal is to integrate the private sector into defence production to boost 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
The Shillong Plateau is divided into several parts. Which of the following is not a part of it?
Correct Answer: C. Maikala Range
The Shillong (Meghalaya) Plateau comprises the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills, and the Mikir hills are an extension. The Maikala Range is located in Central India (Chhattisgarh/MP), not the Northeast.
Which city hosted the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Cooperative Conference and General Assembly in November 2024?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
The ICA Global Cooperative Conference and General Assembly was hosted in New Delhi, marking the first time the event was held in India.
What has been the trend in the unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above from 2017-18 to 2023-24?
Correct Answer: D. Decreased from 6% to 3.2%
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate in India for persons aged 15 years and above has shown a declining trend, dropping from 6% in 2017-18 to 3.2% in 2023-24.
Which of the following key combinations is primarily used to access the File menu in most legacy and standard Windows applications?
Correct Answer: B. Alt + F
In most Windows applications, pressing 'Alt' activates the menu bar, and pressing 'F' (Alt + F) opens the File menu.
The Lipulekh Pass, important for India’s border trade, lies between India and ___________.?
Correct Answer: D. Tibet (China)
Lipulekh Pass is located in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand and connects India with the Tibet region of China. It is used for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Which mission, launched by ISRO in January 2025, carried the NVS-02 navigation satellite?
Correct Answer: D. GSLV-F15
ISRO launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite using the GSLV-F15 vehicle. (Note: NVS-01 was launched by GSLV-F12).
Which power suffered a decisive defeat in the Malabar region during the Battle of Colachel in 1741?
Correct Answer: D. Dutch East India Company
The Battle of Colachel (1741) was fought between the Kingdom of Travancore (led by Marthanda Varma) and the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch were defeated, ending their dominance in India.
In the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections, from which constituency did the current Chief Minister of J&K contest, and which party does he/she represent?
Correct Answer: D. Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC)
Omar Abdullah, the CM, contested from the Ganderbal constituency (among others) and represents the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC).
What defines a conjoint vascular bundle?
Correct Answer: A. Xylem and phloem present on the same radius
In a conjoint vascular bundle, the Xylem and Phloem are arranged on the same radius. This is common in the stems of gymnosperms and angiosperms.
What percentage of the urban population in India lives in slum conditions as per the Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. 17.4%
According to the Census 2011, approximately 17.4% of the urban households in India live in slums.
Which metal was extensively used for coinage in the Mauryan Empire?
Correct Answer: C. Silver
Silver was extensively used for coinage in the Mauryan Empire. The most common coin was the silver 'Karshapana' or 'Pana'.
As per April 2025, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows flexibility in UPI transaction limits for in-person merchant payments, ranging from ₹2 lakh to _____. .?
Correct Answer: C. ₹5 lakh
To promote digital payments, the RBI enhanced the UPI transaction limits for specific categories (like hospitals, educational institutions, and IPOs) to ₹5 lakh.
The enactment of the first Cooperative Credit Societies Act in 1904 was influenced by which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Indian Famine Commission
The Cooperative Credit Societies Act of 1904 was enacted based on the recommendations of the Indian Famine Commission (1901) and Sir Frederick Nicholson, to provide credit to farmers.
Which of the following options is INCORRECT regarding the factors that inflamed the feelings of the Sepoys and led to the Revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer: B. Forceful conversions to Christianity
While there was a *fear* of conversion, the British government did not officially enforce 'Forceful conversions'. However, they did forbid the wearing of caste marks (contradicting Option A, making A a factor in the grievance) and required overseas service. Option B is historically the incorrect 'official factor' usually cited in this context, although the fear of it was real.
As per World Bank’s State of Social Protection Report 2025, between 2010 and 2022, social protection coverage in low- and middle-income countries increased from 41% to ______.?
Correct Answer: A. 51%
According to World Bank data, social protection coverage has seen a significant rise globally. In low and middle-income countries, it increased to approximately 51% (exact figures vary by specific report edition, but 51% is the significant milestone often cited in this period).
Who among the following was appointed as the Managing Director of National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED), in October 2024?
Correct Answer: B. Deepak Agarwal
Deepak Agarwal was appointed as the Managing Director of NAFED in late 2024. This is an im
Commemorated on National Science Day, CV Raman established key scientific platforms in India. The scientific journal founded by him was _______.?
Correct Answer: C. Current Science
C.V. Raman was instrumental in founding the Indian Academy of Sciences and its journal, 'Current Science' (started in 1932), to promote scientific research in India.
Which Indian state hosted the Khelo India Youth Games in 2025?
Correct Answer: A. Bihar
Bihar hosted the Khelo India Youth Games 2025. It was a significant event for sports infrastructure development in the state.
What is Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay best known for in the context of British India?
Correct Answer: C. Drafting the Indian Penal Code and promoting English education
T.B. Macaulay is famous for his 'Minute on Indian Education' (promoting English) and for drafting the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 1860.