RRB NTPC — Set 13

Q: Which of the following Indian states shares an international boundary with three countries?

West Bengal. West Bengal shares international boundaries with three countries: Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north.

Q: 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 :: ? # : PZL :: AKW : %?

# = HRD, % = ISE. The answer is # = HRD, % = ISE. Applying the same letter-shift pattern to # gives HRD, and applying it to AKW's counterpart gives ISE. The relationship # = HRD and % = ISE follows the same pattern as the left side of the double colon. This letter-cluster substitution confirms # = HRD and % = ISE.

Q: The concept of a mixed economy was central to India’s early planning strategies. In the context of India’s Five-Year Plans, what does the term 'mixed economy' refer to?

Coexistence of public and private sectors. A mixed economy is an economic system that combines aspects of both capitalism and socialism. In the Indian context, it refers to the coexistence of both the public (government) and private sectors.

Q: Which Princely State was ruled personally by the Nizam and had the 'Sarf Khas' estate?

Hyderabad. Hyderabad was ruled by the Nizam. 'Sarf-e-Khas' was the crown land or the personal estate of the Nizam, the income from which covered his personal and household expenditure.

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Which of the following Indian states shares an international boundary with three countries?

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Correct Answer: A. West Bengal

West Bengal shares international boundaries with three countries: Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north.

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 :: ? # : PZL :: AKW : %?

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Correct Answer: C. # = HRD, % = ISE

The answer is # = HRD, % = ISE. Applying the same letter-shift pattern to # gives HRD, and applying it to AKW's counterpart gives ISE. The relationship # = HRD and % = ISE follows the same pattern as the left side of the double colon. This letter-cluster substitution confirms # = HRD and % = ISE.

The concept of a mixed economy was central to India’s early planning strategies. In the context of India’s Five-Year Plans, what does the term 'mixed economy' refer to?

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Correct Answer: D. Coexistence of public and private sectors

A mixed economy is an economic system that combines aspects of both capitalism and socialism. In the Indian context, it refers to the coexistence of both the public (government) and private sectors.

Which of the following was the theme of National Science Day 2025, celebrated on the 28th of February?

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Correct Answer: C. Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat

The theme focuses on 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and the role of youth leadership in science and innovation.

Which Princely State was ruled personally by the Nizam and had the 'Sarf Khas' estate?

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Correct Answer: C. Hyderabad

Hyderabad was ruled by the Nizam. 'Sarf-e-Khas' was the crown land or the personal estate of the Nizam, the income from which covered his personal and household expenditure.

Which type of muscle fibres are primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract, and what is a key characteristic of their contraction?

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Correct Answer: B. Smooth muscle fibres; slow and sustained involuntary contraction

Smooth muscles are non-striated and involuntary. They are found in the walls of hollow organs like the stomach and intestines (GI tract) and are characterized by slow, sustained contractions.

Which of the following rivers originates in the Western Ghats?

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Correct Answer: A. Krishna

The River Krishna originates near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Brahmaputra and Ganga originate in the Himalayas, and Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri Glacier.

Where was the Leadership Summit 2024, a two-day corporate-academia event centered around the theme 'Grooming Young Talents' held?

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Correct Answer: D. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

The Leadership Summit 2024 was hosted by IIT Guwahati to foster collaboration between the corporate world and academia.

What was the size of the special economic and comprehensive package launched by the Central Government to ﬁght COVID-19 pandemic in India?

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Correct Answer: D. ₹20 lakh crore

In May 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package of ₹20 lakh crore (equivalent to 10% of India's GDP) under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

The term ‘judicial service’ under Articles 233-237 refers to?

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Correct Answer: D. District judges and civil judicial posts below them

Article 236(b) of the Constitution defines 'judicial service' as a service consisting exclusively of persons intended to fill the post of district judge and other civil judicial posts inferior to the post of district judge.

What was the main change introduced by the 2015 Amendment to the Citizenship Act?

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Correct Answer: B. Merged PIO and OCI card schemes

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2015 merged the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card scheme with the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card scheme.

Which of the following statements regarding the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-25) are correct? 1. TROPEX-25 is an annual exercise involving multiple Indian forces. 2. The exercise is being conducted in the Indian Ocean?

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Correct Answer: C. 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is '2 and 3 only', 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.

Which of the following pairs of reform organisations and their founders is correctly matched?

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Correct Answer: C. Satya Shodhak Samaj – Jyotiba Phule

Satya Shodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, and Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati.

How can we change the margins of a document in MS Word?

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Correct Answer: B. Layout tab -> Margins

In modern versions of MS Word (2013 onwards), page margins are adjusted via the 'Layout' tab (sometimes labeled 'Page Layout').

In February 2025, which bank of India has announced $10 billion three-year dollar/rupee swap auction?

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Correct Answer: B. Reserve Bank of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts dollar/rupee swap auctions to manage liquidity in the financial system and stabilize the currency market.

Consider the statements with respect to the National Technical Textiles Mission in India. 1. The Union Government has launched a mission named National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) in 2025. 2. Technical textiles are fabrics made for?

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Correct Answer: D. Only 2 and 3

The NTTM was originally launched in 2020 (not 2025, though phases continue). Statements 2 and 3 correctly define technical textiles and their applications. Therefore, only 2 and 3 are technically correct descriptions.

The Mauryan period saw the development of which script for inscriptions?

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Correct Answer: B. Brahmi

Most Ashokan inscriptions from the Mauryan period were written in the Brahmi script, which is the ancestor of most modern Indian scripts.

Which country is developing the 'Gelephu Mindfulness City' to promote economic growth, wellness, and sustainability?

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Correct Answer: B. Bhutan

Bhutan is developing the Gelephu Mindfulness City, a Special Administrative Region, to combine economic growth with its philosophy of Gross National Happiness.

In the context of computer hardware components, what is the primary function of ROM?

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Correct Answer: B. It holds essential firmware required for booting the system.

ROM (Read-Only Memory) is non-volatile memory that stores the BIOS/UEFI firmware necessary to bootstrap (boot) the computer hardware when it is turned on.

As per the NITI Aayog Report titled 'FAST TRACKING FREIGHT IN INDIA' of 2021, what was the share of road transport in the freight traffic?

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Correct Answer: C. 71%

According to the NITI Aayog report, road transport accounts for a significant majority, approximately 71%, of India's freight traffic.

Which of the following operating systems provides the highest level of user control over system resources and is most commonly used for professional software development on desktops and laptops?

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Correct Answer: D. Linux (Ubuntu or Fedora)

Linux distributions (like Ubuntu or Fedora) are open-source and provide the highest level of control over system resources, making them a preferred choice for developers and system administrators.

Which of the following options in PowerPoint allows you to see all the slides at once as thumbnails?

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Correct Answer: B. Slide Sorter View

Slide Sorter View displays all the slides in your presentation as horizontally sequenced thumbnails, which is useful for reorganizing them.

Which summit is scheduled to be held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, in May 2025?

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Correct Answer: D. World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit

The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is a major event planned for the Media and Entertainment sector.

In March 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Vantara' in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What is the primary purpose of this facility?

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Correct Answer: A. To act as an advanced animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre

Vantara is a comprehensive animal rescue, care, conservation, and rehabilitation centre supported by the Reliance Foundation.

An astronomical observation site, Jantar Mantar, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which State?

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Correct Answer: A. Rajasthan

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. It is located in Rajasthan and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Thar Desert is classified as which of the following?

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Correct Answer: C. Subtropical Desert

The Thar Desert lies in the subtropical region and is a hot, arid desert, classified as a Subtropical Desert.

Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the representative elements?

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Correct Answer: B. They consist of both s- and p-block elements.

Representative elements (also called main-group elements) include elements from the s-block (Groups 1 and 2) and the p-block (Groups 13 to 18) of the periodic table.

The Ghadar Party, established in 1913 in San Francisco, aimed to overthrow the British rule in India through revolutionary means. Who was the key founder and ideological leader of the Ghadar Party?

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Correct Answer: A. Lala Har Dayal

Lala Har Dayal was a key revolutionary and the General Secretary of the Ghadar Party, playing a crucial role in its ideological leadership.

Who is responsible for preparing the inaugural speech of the President of India in Indian Parliament?

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Correct Answer: A. The Council of Ministers

The President's inaugural speech outlines the government's policies and agenda. Therefore, it is prepared by the Council of Ministers (the Government).

When was the designation of the Governor General in India promoted as a Viceroy or Crown’s representative?

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Correct Answer: D. Year 1858

Year 1858 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 Year 1858 and related topics will help candidates score well in the GK section. Regular revision of such key facts is highly recommended for exam preparation.

Who won the women’s singles title at the Indian Open 2025 Professional Squash Association (PSA) Copper event?

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Correct Answer: B. Anahat Singh

Anahat Singh is a rising star in Indian squash and recently won the women's singles title at this event.

Which of the following countries is closest to the Nicobar Islands?

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Correct Answer: B. Myanmar

The Nicobar Islands (specifically the northernmost ones) are geographically closer to Myanmar (and Sumatra, Indonesia) than to Sri Lanka or Malaysia.

Which of the following methods is the quickest way to open an existing MS PowerPoint presenta on?

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Correct Answer: B. Double-click the .pptx ﬁle in File Explorer

Double-clicking the file in Explorer immediately launches the application and opens the specific file.

Where is the audit report of an apex co-operative society required to be presented?

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Correct Answer: B. State Legislature

For apex co-operative societies which often have state government funding or involvement, the audit reports are generally laid before the State Legislature.

What does the horizontal row in the periodic table represent?

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Correct Answer: C. Periods

Horizontal rows in the periodic table are called Periods, while vertical columns are called Groups.

What was the name of India's humanitarian mission to provide assistance to Myanmar after the earthquake in March 2025?

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Correct Answer: C. Operation Maitri

Operation Maitri is a term often used for neighborhood assistance (originally Nepal 2015). In the context of recurring HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) missions, India frequently aids neighbors like Myanmar.

What is the estimated monthly per capita household consumption expenditure in rural India, as reported by Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: 2023-24?

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Correct Answer: A. ₹4,122

The estimated monthly per capita household consumption expenditure in rural India is Rs 4,122 as per the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24. This Rs 4,122 figure for rural per capita consumption is significantly higher than previous survey estimates. The rural consumption of Rs 4,122 per month reflects improvements in rural income levels and living standards. The 2023-24 survey showing Rs 4,122 rural consumption is used for poverty estimation and welfare program design.

In November 2024, who was named Indian Film Personality of the Year at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

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Correct Answer: A. Vikrant Massey

Vikrant Massey, known for his performance in '12th Fail', has been a strong contender and recipient of accolades in the 2024 film circuit.

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around?

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Correct Answer: A. 2500-1800 BCE

The Mature Harappan phase of the Indus Valley Civilization is dated approximately between 2600 BCE and 1900 BCE (roughly 2500-1800 BCE).

'Purvang' and 'Uttaranga' are two sections of which of the components of Carnatic Music?

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Correct Answer: A. Varnam

A Varnam is divided into two parts: the Purvangam (first half) and the Uttarangam (second half).