RRB NTPC — Set 16
40 questions
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
Correct Answer: B. Execute instructions and process data
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is often called the 'brain' of the computer. Its primary function is to fetch, decode, and execute instructions and process data from the computer's memory.
Which of the following acts authorised the Governor General to override his council in matters affecting the interest of British empire in India?
Correct Answer: B. Charter Act of 1793
The power to override the council was initially given to Lord Cornwallis by the Act of 1786. The Charter Act of 1793 extended this overriding power to all future Governor-Generals and Governors of Presidencies.
What is the function of Alt + F2 in the Linux GNOME desktop environment?
Correct Answer: D. Opens the Run Command dialog box
In the GNOME desktop environment (commonly used in Linux distributions like Ubuntu), pressing Alt + F2 opens the 'Run Command' dialog box, allowing users to type and execute commands quickly.
Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Ganga but flows directly into the Bay of Bengal?
Correct Answer: D. Mahanadi
Gomti, Ghaghara, and Kosi are tributaries of the River Ganga. The Mahanadi is a major independent river system in East Central India that flows directly into the Bay of Bengal.
In April 2025, India and China initiated discussions to resume direct passenger flights that had been suspended since which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2020
Direct passenger flights between India and China were suspended in 2020 following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent border tensions.
Which schedule allows for the creation of village councils or courts for tribal cases?
Correct Answer: A. Sixth Schedule
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, allowing for the creation of Autonomous District Councils and village councils/courts to hear suits and cases.
What percentage of seats are reserved for women under the 106th Amendment Act?
Correct Answer: B. 33%
The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, provides for 33% (one-third) reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
How many medals did India win in total at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025?
Correct Answer: C. 134
India delivered a historic performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 (held in Dubai), winning a total of 134 medals.
The popular folk dance of Bihar, which represents the love and quarrel of a married couple, is called?
Correct Answer: A. Jat- Jatin
Jat-Jatin is a popular folk dance of North Bihar, especially in the Mithila region. It is performed by a pair (or groups) and depicts the sweet and sour relationship, love, and quarrels between a husband and wife.
What happens if an Indian citizen voluntarily becomes a citizen of another country?
Correct Answer: C. Their Indian citizenship ends automatically.
According to Article 9 of the Constitution of India and the Citizenship Act, 1955, if an Indian citizen voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country, their Indian citizenship terminates automatically.
Which ruler, upon his death in 1530, left behind a newly established empire that stretched across northern India—from the Indus River in the west to Bihar in the east, and from the Himalayas in the north to Gwalior in the south?
Correct Answer: B. Babur
Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India, died in 1530. By the time of his death, his empire extended from the Indus to Bihar and from the Himalayas to Gwalior.
Saura painting, a tribal art form, is traditionally practiced by communities in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: C. Odisha
Saura painting is a style of wall mural painting associated with the Saura tribals of Odisha. It bears a visual resemblance to Warli painting but has its own distinct motifs.
Which author wrote the popular novel 'Held', shortlisted for Booker 2024?
Correct Answer: A. Anne Michaels
The novel 'Held' was written by Anne Michaels and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2024.
Where did the two-day Chintan Shivir, held on 7-8 March 2025 to discuss preparations for the 2028 and 2036 Olympics, take place?
Correct Answer: A. New Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized a 'Chintan Shivir' in New Delhi in March 2025 to strategize for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2036 Olympics bid.
In holozoic nutrition, the first essential step for complex organisms is ______.?
Correct Answer: C. ingestion
Holozoic nutrition involves five steps: Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation, and Egestion. The first step is Ingestion, which is the intake of food.
Which of the following is a major river of the Indus basin system?
Correct Answer: A. Ravi
The Ravi river is one of the five major tributaries of the Indus River system (the others being Jhelum, Chenab, Beas, and Sutlej). Yamuna is a tributary of Ganga; Godavari and Kaveri are peninsular rivers.
Which of the following best encapsulates the role of an operating system's kernel?
Correct Answer: B. Acting as the core interface between applications and the system hardware
The kernel is the core component of an operating system. It acts as a bridge between applications (software) and the actual data processing done at the hardware level (CPU, memory, devices).
Which princely ruler patronised the Sikh community and institutions?
Correct Answer: A. Bhupinder Singh of Patiala
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala was a prominent ruler who extensively patronized the Sikh community, including the protection of Sikh institutions and heritage.
What is the primary purpose of the vertical planetary mixer developed by ISRO in Feb 2025?
Correct Answer: A. To enhance the efficiency and safety of solid rocket motor manufacturing
ISRO developed the Vertical Planetary Mixer to improve the mixing process of solid propellant for rocket motors, enhancing both safety and homogeneity of the fuel mixture.
Who among the following was/were NOT part of the Santhal Rebellion?
Correct Answer: D. Tana Bhagats
The Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) was led by four brothers: Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav. The Tana Bhagats were associated with the Tana Bhagat Movement (1914), which involved the Oraon tribe.
What was the theme of ICA Global Cooperative Conference in November 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Cooperatives Build a Better World
The theme for the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 was 'Cooperatives Build a Better World'.
Who took part in the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), held at the UN Headquarters in New York?
Correct Answer: B. Annpurna Devi
Annpurna Devi, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, led the Indian delegation to the 69th Session of the UNCSW in New York.
What was the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India according to the Sample Registration System (SRS), 2019?
Correct Answer: C. 30 per 1000 live births
According to the SRS Bulletin for 2019, the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India was 30 per 1000 live births.
What role did the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) play during the British rule?
Correct Answer: D. Expressed dissent through art
The IPTA, formed in 1943, used theatre and art as a medium to express dissent against British imperialism and fascism, and to highlight social issues like the Bengal Famine.
In 2025, which state launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh launched a significant initiative aligned with the 'Triple Elimination' goal to eradicate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B.
Which of the following farming practices is mostly practised in Northeast India and causes soil erosion?
Correct Answer: B. Shifting agriculture
Shifting agriculture (also known as Jhum cultivation) involves slashing and burning vegetation to clear land for farming. It is common in Northeast India and is a major cause of soil erosion and deforestation.
Which ruler regained his lost kingdom by 1555 after defeating Sher Shah Suri's successors, thereby marking the end of the Second Afghan Empire?
Correct Answer: D. Humayun
Humayun defeated Sikandar Shah Suri (a successor of Sher Shah Suri) in the Battle of Sirhind in 1555, allowing him to regain Delhi and re-establish Mughal rule.
In which order did Mendeleev arrange the elements in his periodic table?
Correct Answer: D. Increasing atomic mass
Dmitri Mendeleev arranged the elements in his periodic table in the order of increasing atomic mass, grouping elements with similar chemical properties.
What is the primary function of an operating system in a laptop?
Correct Answer: B. To manage hardware and software resources
An Operating System (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
What is the major constraint in dry land farming?
Correct Answer: A. Low water availability
Dryland farming is practiced in regions with scanty rainfall. The major constraint is low water availability and lack of irrigation facilities, making moisture conservation critical.
What was the major impact of penicillin's discovery?
Correct Answer: B. First effective antibiotic against bacterial infections
The discovery of Penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 marked the beginning of the antibiotic era. It was the first effective antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
As of February 2025, how many youth were trained in vocational skills under the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan initiatives?
Correct Answer: D. 12,571
According to the relevant reports for the period ending early 2025, approximately 12,571 youth had been trained under the vocational skill initiatives of NYKS.
What is the percentage change in allocation for the Smart Cities Mission in India from the Revised Estimates of 2023-24 to the Budget Estimates of 2024-25?
Correct Answer: D. -60%
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the allocation for the Smart Cities Mission was significantly reduced (approx 60% reduction) as the mission approached its extended deadline.
Where was the 13th Governing Council Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organization (BOBP-IGO) held?
Correct Answer: B. Chennai, India
The 13th Governing Council Meeting of the BOBP-IGO was held in Chennai, India, which is also the headquarters of the organization.
What is the total length of the Mahanadi river?
Correct Answer: D. 851 km
The Mahanadi River is a major river in East Central India. Its total length is approximately 851 km (varying sources cite between 850-900 km).
According to the Jal Jeevan Mission, what is the percentage target for rural households to receive tap water by 2024?
Correct Answer: A. 100%
The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household (100% coverage) by 2024.
What is the main purpose of cache memory in a computer?
Correct Answer: C. To store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval
Cache memory is a small, high-speed memory located between the CPU and the RAM. It stores frequently accessed data and instructions to speed up processing.
How much percentage of rural families rely on agriculture, livestock and Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) for their livelihoods according to the Annual Report 2024-25, published by Ministry of Rural Development?
Correct Answer: A. 80%
According to the Ministry of Rural Development's Annual Report 2024-25, approximately 80% of rural families depend on agriculture, livestock, and NTFPs for their livelihood.
After the 97th Constitutional Amendment, for how long can a state co-operative law that is inconsistent with the amendment remain in force?
Correct Answer: A. 1 year
The 97th Amendment Act (2011) provided a period of one year for State Governments to amend their existing Co-operative Societies Acts to bring them in conformity with the constitutional amendment.
In April 2025, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna named _____ as his successor, who will be the _____ upon appointment.?
Correct Answer: B. Justice B R Gavai; 52nd Chief Justice of India
Following the convention of seniority, Justice B.R. Gavai was named as the successor to CJI Sanjiv Khanna, to become the 52nd Chief Justice of India.