RRB NTPC — Set 12
40 questions
Which country reported its first-ever presumptive human case of H5 bird flu in November 2024?
Correct Answer: D. Canada
In November 2024, Canada reported its first presumptive human case of H5 avian influenza in a teenager in British Columbia.
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states about the establishment of Election Commission in India?
Correct Answer: B. Article 324
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution provides for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission.
Which of the following is NOT a part of Carnatic style composition?
Correct Answer: B. Chaturang
Chaturang is a form of composition in Hindustani classical music, not Carnatic. Varnam, Pallavi, and Ragmalika are associated with Carnatic music.
The Union Council of Ministers in India, as the Chief Executive Organ, implicates which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Each minister is the political head of his/her ministry
In the Indian parliamentary system, the Minister is the political head of the ministry and is responsible to the Parliament, while civil servants act as administrative heads.
The Green Revolution was introduced to counter food shortages. Which region(s) was/were the initial focus of the Green Revolution?
Correct Answer: B. Punjab and Haryana
The Green Revolution in India initially focused on Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, primarily for wheat production.
Which of the following was formed in 1600 through a charter that granted it the exclusive privilege of trading with the area east of the Cape of Good Hope for 15 years?
Correct Answer: C. English East India Company
The English East India Company was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I on December 31, 1600, giving it a monopoly on trade in the East Indies.
Where did ISRO conduct the hot test of the semi-cryogenic engine in 2025?
Correct Answer: A. ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
The hot test of the semi-cryogenic engine was conducted at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
Dholavira is unique for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Water conservation systems
Dholavira, an Indus Valley Civilisation site, is world-famous for its sophisticated water conservation system featuring reservoirs and channels.
What makes DNA the most abundant genetic material?
Correct Answer: B. Its stable double-helical structure
DNA's double-helical structure makes it chemically more stable than RNA, allowing it to store genetic information reliably.
What is the primary advantage of using 'Section Breaks' in an MS Word document compared to simply using 'Page Breaks'?
Correct Answer: B. Section breaks allow for different page numbering schemes, headers, and footers within the same...
Section breaks divide a document into parts that can have different formatting, such as headers, footers, margins, and page numbering, which page breaks cannot do.
What is the IMF's projected US GDP growth rate for 2025, as per the April 2025 forecast?
Correct Answer: D. 1.8%
According to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2025 context), the projected growth for advanced economies like the US is moderated, typically around 1.8% - 1.9%.
As per the Union Budget 2025-26, a Maritime Development Fund with corpus of how much will be established?
Correct Answer: C. ₹25,000 crore
The government proposed a Maritime Development Fund with a corpus of ₹25,000 crore to boost the shipbuilding and maritime sector.
The McMahon Line separates India from which country?
Correct Answer: A. China
The McMahon Line is the demarcation line between the Tibetan region of China and the North-east region of India.
According to the Economic survey 2024-25, what is the value of India’s foreign exchange reserves, as of the end of December 2024?
Correct Answer: D. $640.3 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves remained robust, crossing the $640 billion mark by the end of 2024.
In February 2025, the Indian government announced a six-year program to boost the production of which agricultural commodity to reduce import dependence?
Correct Answer: C. Pulses
The government launched a mission to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses (like Tur, Urad, and Masur) to eliminate imports.
Consider the following statements regarding the MEDEVAC operation conducted by Indian maritime forces in March 2025. 1. The Indian Navy evacuated injured crew members from MV Heilan Star, located in west of Goa. 2. A Sea King helicopter from?
Correct Answer: C. Only 1, 2 and 4
The correct answer is 'Only 1, 2 and 4', indicating that the specific statements or options mentioned are true. This type of question requires careful analysis of each statement. Regular practice of such multiple-correct-statement questions improves accuracy in competitive exams.
What is the function of the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F in Windows OS?
Correct Answer: D. It opens a search or find feature to locate text or items in files, webpages or applications.
Ctrl + F is the standard shortcut in Windows and most applications to open the 'Find' bar to search for specific text.
Who won the best actress award (critics) at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Aishwarya Rai Bachhan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won the Best Actress (Critics) award at SIIMA 2024 for her role in 'Ponniyin Selvan: II'.
Which of the following mountain passes is located in the Pir Panjal range?
Correct Answer: C. Banihal Pass
The Banihal Pass is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range. It connects the Kashmir Valley to the outer Himalayas.
Which of the following statements about the Supreme Court’s writ jurisdiction is correct?
Correct Answer: A. It can only be invoked for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Under Article 32, the Supreme Court's power to issue writs is restricted to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, whereas High Courts (Article 226) can issue them for other purposes as well.
Which Article of the Constitution of India mentions the Fundamental Duty of safeguarding public property and abjuring violence?
Correct Answer: D. Article 51A (i)
Article 51A(i) of the Indian Constitution lists the fundamental duty to safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
Which of the following countries DOES NOT share a land boundary with India?
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island nation separated from India by the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar; it shares a maritime boundary but not a land boundary.
What percentage of households were classified as the poorest of the poor, as per SECC-2011?
Correct Answer: A. 0.89%
According to the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011, 0.89% of rural households were destitute/living on alms.
Which of the following input devices primarily translates physical, real-world movements into digital signals that can be interpreted by a computer system for tasks such as navigation and object manipulation in a graphical environment?
Correct Answer: C. Mouse
A mouse detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface, translating it into the motion of a pointer on a display.
In which year was the provision for the free legal aid to the poor added to the Directive Principles of the State Policy of the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer: D. 1976
Article 39A, which provides for free legal aid, was inserted into the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
What is the title of Sarojini Naidu’s first collection of poems, published in 1905?
Correct Answer: B. The Golden Threshold
'The Golden Threshold' was the first collection of poems by Sarojini Naidu, published in 1905.
According to the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) 2025, what percentage of respondents believe the turbulence outlook over the next 2 years?
Correct Answer: A. 55%
The 2025 report highlighted significant global pessimism, with approximately 55% of respondents expecting global turbulence or catastrophe in the short term.
Who discovered the antibacterial properties of a Penicillium fungus in 1929?
Correct Answer: D. Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic substance penicillin from the mould Penicillium notatum in 1928 (published 1929).
Which is the largest saline wetland in India?
Correct Answer: A. Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake (Odisha) is the largest brackish water lagoon in India. Sambhar is the largest inland salt lake, but Chilika is the largest saline wetland area-wise.
Where is the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board, which was established in 2025?
Correct Answer: D. Nizamabad
The Government of India established the National Turmeric Board with its headquarters in Nizamabad, Telangana.
What is the total approximate latitudinal extent of India?
Correct Answer: C. 30°
India's latitudinal extent is roughly from 8°4'N to 37°6'N, which is approximately 30 degrees.
With reference to computer systems, what does CPU stand for?
Correct Answer: C. Central Processing Unit
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the computer.
In January 2025, Wing Commander Akshay Saxena received the Vayu Sena Medal for his role in anti-piracy operations conducted in which of the following regions?
Correct Answer: C. Arabian Sea
The medal was awarded for gallant actions during anti-piracy operations (involving ship hijackings like MV Ruen) in the Arabian Sea.
Which of the following operating systems is most suitable for ethical hacking and cybersecurity tasks on laptops and desktops due to its pre-installed penetration testing tools?
Correct Answer: A. Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, coming with pre-installed security tools.
What was a unique feature of Harappan town planning?
Correct Answer: D. Grid pattern streets
Harappan cities were distinguished by their grid system, where streets cut each other at right angles, dividing the city into rectangular blocks.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct with reference to the modern periodic table?
Correct Answer: A. The first period contains 8 elements.
The first period is the shortest and contains only 2 elements (Hydrogen and Helium), not 8.
What role did the ‘Dikus’ play in igniting early tribal revolts of India?
Correct Answer: A. They were outsiders like landlords, moneylenders and officials exploiting tribal community.
'Dikus' was a term used by tribals to refer to outsiders (moneylenders, traders, zamindars) who were seen as the source of their exploitation and misery.
______ was crowned the Ranji Trophy champion for the 2024-25 season.?
Correct Answer: D. Mumbai
Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy for the 42nd time (2023-24 season concluded in 2024, often cited in 2025 exams as the reigning champion context).
Which body took suo motu cognisance of the news titled 'Experts are alarmed as 350 turtles was ashore dead till January 15', published on 16 January 2025?
Correct Answer: B. National Green Tribunal
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) typically takes suo motu cognisance of such environmental issues involving mass death of wildlife.
Which of the following tribal uprisings did NOT take place in the 20th century?
Correct Answer: A. Lushai Uprising
The Lushai Uprisings primarily occurred in the late 19th century (e.g., 1871, 1890s). The others (Naga, Kuki, Bastar) had major phases in the 20th century.