RRB NTPC — Set 11
40 questions
Under whose administration was the practice of Sati officially abolished in British India?
Correct Answer: D. Lord William Bentinck
The practice of Sati was abolished in 1829 under the Governor-Generalship of Lord William Bentinck, with the help of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Which of the following features is NOT typical of the Thar Desert?
Correct Answer: D. Dense evergreen forests
The Thar Desert is characterized by an arid climate, sand dunes, and sparse vegetation (thorny bushes). Dense evergreen forests require high rainfall, which is not found in deserts.
What is the primary objective of the 'Sahkar' taxi service, launched by the Indian government in March 2025?
Correct Answer: B. To empower drivers through a cooperative, profit-sharing model
The 'Sahkar' taxi service aims to empower taxi drivers by organizing them into cooperatives, ensuring better earnings and profit-sharing compared to private aggregators.
The Northern Plains of India have been primarily formed by which of the following processes?
Correct Answer: A. Deposition of alluvium
The Northern Plains of India are formed by the deposition of alluvium brought down by the three major river systems: the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.
Which latitude passes through the Rann of Kutch?
Correct Answer: A. 23.5°N
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India.
What powers and responsibilities were granted to Panchayati Raj Institutions through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992?
Correct Answer: B. Constitutional status and protection
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status and protection to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and added Part IX to the Constitution.
What is the range of the Hansa NG trainer aircraft launched in 2025?
Correct Answer: C. 400 nautical miles
The Hansa-NG (Next Generation) trainer aircraft, developed by CSIR-NAL, has a range of approximately 400 nautical miles.
Which of the following is a unit of the dimension 'length'?
Correct Answer: B. Metre
The Metre is the SI unit of length. Joule is for energy, Ampere for electric current, and Kilogram for mass.
What does PCB stand for in electronics?
Correct Answer: D. Printed Circuit Board
PCB stands for Printed Circuit Board, which mechanically supports and electrically connects electronic components.
Which novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie portrays the interconnected lives of four African women?
Correct Answer: D. Dream Count
'Dream Count' is the novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie released in 2025 that portrays the interconnected lives of four African women.
Who were the ‘Rajukas’ during the Mauryan period?
Correct Answer: A. Provincial officials
In the Mauryan administration, Rajukas were provincial officials responsible for land measurement, justice, and surveying.
An award made by a Lok Adalat has the same status as a __________.?
Correct Answer: D. Civil Court decree
Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, an award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a Civil Court and is final and binding.
How does the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts differ from that of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: B. High Courts can issue writs for purposes beyond Fundamental Rights, unlike the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court (Article 32) can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, whereas High Courts (Article 226) can issue writs for Fundamental Rights and for 'any other purpose'.
Which transport initiative aims to link India with Thailand and Myanmar under India’s Act East Policy?
Correct Answer: C. IMT Trilateral Highway
The India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway is a major transport initiative aimed at linking the three nations to boost trade and connectivity under the Act East Policy.
Financial inclusion has been a major goal of post-1991 economic reforms in India. Which of the following flagship schemes was launched in 2014 to promote financial inclusion through universal access to banking facilities?
Correct Answer: B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched in August 2014 to ensure comprehensive financial inclusion by providing universal access to banking facilities.
In lipid biochemistry, why do unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature?
Correct Answer: A. The cis-double bonds introduce kinks, reducing van der Waals interactions.
Unsaturated fatty acids have cis-double bonds that create kinks in the hydrocarbon chain, preventing the molecules from packing closely together, thus keeping them liquid at room temperature.
As of April 2025, what growth percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025-26 is projected by the Reserve Bank of India?
Correct Answer: A. 6.5%
The RBI projected the real GDP growth for 2025-26 at 6.5%. This is an important fact for c
The Ajanta caves have been mentioned in the accounts of which of the following travellers?
Correct Answer: B. Hiuen Tsang
The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang) visited India in the 7th century AD and mentioned the Ajanta caves in his travel accounts.
Which of the following events was part of the 15th National Voters' Day celebrations held in January 2025?
Correct Answer: A. Presentation of best electoral practices awards
On National Voters' Day, the Election Commission traditionally presents National Awards for the Best Electoral Practices to officers for their outstanding performance.
Which of the following is the most effective method for organizing files and folders in a computer's operating system?
Correct Answer: A. Creating a logical folder structure that reflects the content, using clear, descriptive names
A logical folder structure with descriptive names allows for easy retrieval, better organization, and efficient management of data.
Which keyboard shortcut is used to copy selected text in MS Word 365?
Correct Answer: B. Ctrl + C
Ctrl + C is the standard shortcut to copy text. Ctrl + V is for Paste, Ctrl + X for Cut, and Ctrl + Z for Undo.
Skill development became crucial in aligning the workforce with economic needs. Which flagship program was launched in 2015 to improve employability through skill training?
Correct Answer: B. Skill India Mission
The Skill India Mission was launched on July 15, 2015, to train over 40 crore people in India in different skills by 2022.
Privatisation can be partial, involving minority shareholding by the private sector. What is the government's shareholding threshold in a PSU for it to be considered privatised?
Correct Answer: D. Less than 51%
Less than 51% is the correct answer to this question. This is an important fact from the General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus frequently tested in Indian competitive examinations such as SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, and state-level PSC exams. A thorough understanding of Less than 51% and related topics will help candidates score well in the GK section. Regular revision of such key facts is highly recommended for exam preparation.
What was the cutoff date for migrants to be eligible under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)?
Correct Answer: B. December 31, 2014
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 provides eligibility for citizenship to migrants who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.
Chemical fertilisers were used intensively during the Green Revolution. What was the result of their overuse?
Correct Answer: D. Soil salinity
The overuse of chemical fertilizers and excessive irrigation during the Green Revolution led to soil degradation, including increased soil salinity and loss of fertility.
Hiromi Kawakami's speculative fiction novel, shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize, is titled?
Correct Answer: A. Under the Eye of the Big Bird
'Under the Eye of the Big Bird' is the speculative fiction novel by Hiromi Kawakami that has received critical acclaim in 2025.
At STP, the number of molecules present in 5.6 L of O₂ gas is?
Correct Answer: B. 1.5055 × 10²³
At STP, 1 mole (22.4 L) = 6.022 × 10²³ molecules. 5.6 L is 0.25 moles. Therefore, 0.25 × 6.022 × 10²³ = 1.5055 × 10²³ molecules.
In Carnatic music, the concluding part of 'Pallavi' is usually known as?
Correct Answer: C. Anu Pallavi
In the structure of a Kriti, the Pallavi is followed by the Anu Pallavi (the second section), and finally the Charanam.
Which of the following statements about Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) is INCORRECT?
Correct Answer: A. PCBs serve only desktop computers and not portable devices.
PCBs are used in almost all electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, and portable devices, not just desktop computers.
From 10 to 12 April 2025, the 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) was held in which city?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
The Global Technology Summit (GTS) is typically co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India in New Delhi.
In MS Word, when a user wants to move a block of text from one part of a document to another, which of the following sequences of actions should be performed?
Correct Answer: C. Cut the text → Paste the text at the desired location
To 'move' text (as opposed to duplicating it), the correct sequence is 'Cut' (removes from original location) followed by 'Paste' (places in new location).
Convectional rainfall is common in which part of India during the pre-monsoon period?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala coast
Convectional rainfall, often appearing as 'Mango Showers' or 'Cherry Blossom Showers', is common along the Kerala and Karnataka coasts during the pre-monsoon season.
In January 2025, India mourned the loss of Dr K.S. Manilal, a pioneering scientist in which of the following fields?
Correct Answer: A. Botany
Dr. K.S. Manilal was a pioneering scientist in the field of Botany, famous for his monumental work on 'Hortus Malabaricus', a 17th-century encyclopaedia of plants. Botany is the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, and classification. Dr. Manilal's contributions to Botany, especially the decoding of this ancient Latin botanical work, earned him international recognition.
Which group gained increased importance in the post-Gupta society due to land grants?
Correct Answer: D. Brahmins
In the post-Gupta period, the practice of land grants (Agrahara) to Brahmins increased significantly, making them powerful landlords and influential in society.
Consider the following statements regarding Operation Brahma, launched in March 2025. 1. The operation was launched by the Government of India to assist Myanmar and Thailand after a major earthquake. 2. Indian Navy ships Satpura and Savitri?
Correct Answer: C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four statements (1, 2, 3 and 4) about Operation Brahma are correct. Operation Brahma was launched in March 2025 by India to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar and Thailand after a devastating earthquake. Indian Navy deployed ships including INS Satpura and Savitri as part of this relief mission. All statements 1, 2, 3 and 4 accurately describe the operation's scope and execution.
The Red Shirt Movement, also known as Khudai Khidmatgar, was led by which Indian freedom fighter in the North-West Frontier Province?
Correct Answer: B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
The Red Shirt Movement (Khudai Khidmatgar) was a non-violent movement against the British Rule led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Frontier Gandhi.
What is the maximum time limit for a co-operative society to conduct its annual general meeting after the close of the financial year?
Correct Answer: A. 6 months
Generally, as per Co-operative Societies Acts in various states, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be held within 6 months of the close of the financial year.
Who was 'Young Raja' in the context of Khond Uprising in Odisha?
Correct Answer: B. Chakra Bisoi
Chakra Bisoi was the prominent leader of the Khond Uprising who fought for the rights of the 'Young Raja' (Pitambara) and against British interference.
As of February 2025, how many Khelo India Centres have been established across India for training athletes?
Correct Answer: C. 1041
The government had set a target to establish 1,000 Khelo India Centres (KIC). Recent updates indicate the number has crossed this target, with 1041 being the verified figure.
According to World Bank’s State of Social Protection Report 2025, as of 2022, how many people in low- and middle-income countries lacked adequate social protection coverage?
Correct Answer: A. 04 billion
Global reports on social protection often highlight that roughly half the world's population, approx 4 billion people, lack adequate social protection.