RRB NTPC — Set 14

Q: The Kalapani dispute is between India and which of these?

Nepal. The Kalapani territory is a disputed area administered by India as part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand but claimed by Nepal.

Q: Which of the following statements about DNA and RNA is true?

RNA has multiple roles including catalytic functions.. RNA plays various roles, including functioning as a messenger (mRNA), adapter (tRNA), and structural component (rRNA). Some RNA molecules, known as ribozymes, also have catalytic functions.

Q: In 1610, the Dutch established a factory in which of the following places, which later became the headquarters of the Dutch directorate for the Coromandel region?

Pulicat. The Dutch established a factory at Pulicat in 1610, which became their headquarters in the Coromandel region until Nagapattinam took over in 1690.

Q: Which of the following is a key river in the Thar Desert region?

Luni river. Luni is the largest river in the Thar Desert of northwest India. It originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range.

Q: Under its original jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of India can adjudicate disputes between?

The Centre and one or more states. Article 131 of the Indian Constitution deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, which includes disputes between the Government of India and one or more States.

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The Kalapani dispute is between India and which of these?

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Correct Answer: A. Nepal

The Kalapani territory is a disputed area administered by India as part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand but claimed by Nepal.

Which of the following statements about DNA and RNA is true?

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Correct Answer: A. RNA has multiple roles including catalytic functions.

RNA plays various roles, including functioning as a messenger (mRNA), adapter (tRNA), and structural component (rRNA). Some RNA molecules, known as ribozymes, also have catalytic functions.

In 1610, the Dutch established a factory in which of the following places, which later became the headquarters of the Dutch directorate for the Coromandel region?

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Correct Answer: A. Pulicat

The Dutch established a factory at Pulicat in 1610, which became their headquarters in the Coromandel region until Nagapattinam took over in 1690.

Which of the following is a key river in the Thar Desert region?

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Correct Answer: D. Luni river

Luni is the largest river in the Thar Desert of northwest India. It originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range.

Under its original jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of India can adjudicate disputes between?

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Correct Answer: A. The Centre and one or more states

Article 131 of the Indian Constitution deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, which includes disputes between the Government of India and one or more States.

What is the term for elected members serving on the board of a co-operative society?

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Correct Answer: B. 5 years

As per the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, the term of office of elected members of the board of a co-operative society and its office bearers shall be five years.

Which position within the Union Council of Ministers of India is immediately below the Prime Minister in hierarchy?

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Correct Answer: A. Cabinet Minister

The hierarchy of the Council of Ministers is Prime Minister, followed by Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State (Independent Charge), Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.

Which of the following statements about the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme launched in 2024 is/are correct? 1. The scheme will remain in force until 31 March 2026. 2. One of the key aims of?

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Correct Answer: D. Only 1 and 3

The correct answer is 'Only 1 and 3', 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.

In Linux OS, which command is used to rename a file from oldname.txt to newname.txt ?

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Correct Answer: D. mv oldname.txt newname.txt

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

Which of the following provisions are covered under Article 4 of the Constitution of India?

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Correct Answer: D. Laws for reorganisation of states

Article 4 declares that laws made for the admission or establishment of new states (under Article 2) and formation of new states (under Article 3) are not to be considered amendments of the Constitution under Article 368.

India's trade structure under British colonial rule was molded to serve the economic interests of Britain. Which of the following best describes India’s trade structure at the eve of Independence?

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Correct Answer: A. Export of raw materials, import of manufactured goods

Under colonial rule, India became a net exporter of raw materials (like cotton, jute, indigo) and a net importer of finished consumer goods from British industries.

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides guidelines for states to make laws on the protection of monuments and objects of national importance?

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Correct Answer: A. Article 49

Article 49 (Directive Principles of State Policy) obligates the State to protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest declared to be of national importance.

Which of the following is the smallest inhabited island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?

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Correct Answer: B. Bitra

Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, with a land area of approximately 0.105 sq km.

What is the significance of PowerPoint’s "Protected View", while opening a downloaded file?

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Correct Answer: B. It opens the file in a read-only mode, disabling most editing features

Protected View is a security feature that opens potentially unsafe files (like those from the internet) in a restricted, read-only mode to prevent malware execution.

Who among the following wrote the book 'I am a Soldier's wife'?

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Correct Answer: D. Geetika Lidder

Geetika Lidder is the author of the book 'I Am a Soldier's Wife', which reflects on the life and sacrifices of army families.

Which keyboard shortcut is used to cut (move) text in MS Word?

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Correct Answer: A. Ctrl + X

Ctrl + X is the standard keyboard shortcut to 'Cut' selected text or items to the clipboard.

Which hill station is located in the Nilgiri Hills?

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Correct Answer: B. Ooty

Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following movements, though initially religious in nature, later evolved into a peasant movement under the leadership of Dudu Miyan, son of Haji Shariatullah?

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Correct Answer: D. Farazi Movement

The Faraizi movement was founded by Haji Shariatullah. His son, Dudu Miyan, organized the peasants against the oppression of zamindars and indigo planters.

Which of the following is a major challenge facing the development of inland waterways in India?

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Correct Answer: B. Lack of adequate terminal facilities

Major challenges for inland waterways include seasonal river flows, lack of adequate depth for navigation, and insufficient terminal and connectivity infrastructure.

Which of the following best encapsulates the concept of a 'stored-program computer' as introduced by the Von Neumann architecture?

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Correct Answer: D. A computer where both data and instructions are stored in the same primary memory for sequential...

The defining feature of the Von Neumann architecture is the stored-program concept, where program instructions and data are stored in the same read-write memory.

The prince Swati Tirunal was a patron of which of the following dance forms?

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Correct Answer: C. Mohiniattam

Swati Tirunal, the Maharaja of Travancore, was a great patron of arts and played a crucial role in the development and popularization of Mohiniattam and Carnatic music.

The crest of a wave is the point where the disturbance is at?

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Correct Answer: C. maximum point

A crest is the point on a wave with the maximum value of upward displacement within a cycle.

The popular music of Bengal, which represents spiritual folk song, is known as?

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Correct Answer: B. Baul

Baul is a form of folk music from Bengal, known for its mystical and spiritual themes, performed by Baul minstrels.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Round Table Conferences held from 1930 to 1932? (a) The Round Table Conferences were held to discuss Constitutional Reforms and India's future government under British rule. (b)?

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Correct Answer: A. Both (a) and (b)

The correct answer is 'Both (a) and (b)', meaning both statements or options presented are true. This requires students to verify each statement independently and select the option only when all are accurate. Such questions are frequently asked in Indian competitive exams to test comprehensive knowledge.

Which state had the highest multidimensional poverty index according to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023?

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Correct Answer: B. Bihar

According to the NITI Aayog's National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023, Bihar had the highest proportion of multidimensionally poor population.

Who handled judicial matters in the provinces during the reign of the Gupta Empire?

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Correct Answer: C. Uparika

In the Gupta administration, the Uparika was the governor of a province (Bhukti) and also held judicial authority within that jurisdiction.

The last ruler of the Shunga dynasty was?

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Correct Answer: B. Devabhuti

Devabhuti was the last ruler of the Shunga dynasty. He was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva Kanva, who then founded the Kanva dynasty.

What happens if you start a new blank presentation while another presentation is already open in MS PowerPoint?

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Correct Answer: B. A new MS PowerPoint window opens with the blank presentation.

In modern versions of PowerPoint, creating a new presentation opens it in a new window, allowing you to work on multiple presentations simultaneously.

What is the nature of wavefront from a point source in an isotropic medium?

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Correct Answer: B. Spherical

In an isotropic medium, light travels at the same speed in all directions from a point source, resulting in a spherical wavefront.

As per the Monetary Policy Statement, 2025-26, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the financial year 2025-26 is projected at what percentage?

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Correct Answer: A. 4.0%

As per the Monetary Policy Statement 2025-26, the CPI inflation is projected at 4.0% for the financial year. The RBI targets 4.0% CPI inflation as its medium-term objective within a tolerance band of plus or minus 2%. The 4.0% inflation target reflects the RBI's commitment to price stability while supporting growth. Achieving 4.0% CPI inflation is central to India's monetary policy framework for 2025-26.