RRB NTPC — Set 19
40 questions
The power to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights is vested in the Supreme Court under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. Article 32
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorari) for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
What is the SI unit of energy?
Correct Answer: D. Joule
The SI unit of energy is the Joule (J). Watt is the unit of power, Newton is the unit of force, and Kelvin is the unit of temperature.
Which of the following elements, when poorly implemented, is most likely to undermine the credibility and impact of an otherwise well-researched MS PowerPoint presentation?
Correct Answer: B. Inconsistent use of slide masters and templates
Inconsistent use of slide masters and templates leads to a disorganized and unprofessional look, which can significantly undermine the credibility of the presentation.
Which Article of the Constitution of India allowed citizens to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India?
Correct Answer: B. Article 19
Article 19(1)(e) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the fundamental right to every citizen to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
Who among the following wrote the book 'Power within: The leadership legacy of Narendra Modi'?
Correct Answer: A. Dr. R Balasubramaniam
The book 'Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi' is written by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam.
Which keyboard shortcut permanently deletes a file without sending it to the Recycle Bin in Windows OS?
Correct Answer: D. Shift + Delete
Pressing 'Shift + Delete' permanently deletes a selected file or folder without moving it to the Recycle Bin.
Jharkhand authorities have successfully relocated Jaigir, the first village inside the _________, entirely outside its core area.?
Correct Answer: B. Palamu Tiger Reserve
Jaigir was the first village located inside the core area of the Palamu Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand to be successfully relocated.
In September 2024, the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 extended its guidelines to which of the following sectors?
Correct Answer: A. Medical device manufacturers
The UCPMP 2024 guidelines were extended to include medical device manufacturers to ensure ethical marketing practices in that sector as well.
An internal trade route during the post-Mauryan empires, Uttarapatha, connected the?
Correct Answer: C. northern and eastern parts of India with the northwestern region
The Uttarapatha was a major ancient trade route that connected the northern and eastern parts of India with the northwestern region (and beyond to Central Asia).
Which region of the Northern Plains is made of older alluvium?
Correct Answer: A. Bhangar
The Bhangar belt is composed of older alluvium and forms the higher ground of the Northern Plains, often containing calcareous deposits called Kankar.
In which year did the Bhil rebellion start under the leadership of Bhil leaders such as Kazi Singh and Bhima Naik?
Correct Answer: C. 1818
The Bhil uprisings in the Khandesh region began around 1818 after the British occupation, though specific leaders like Bhima Naik continued the struggle, notably during 1857.
Which of the following novels was written by Qurratulain Hyder in 1959 and is known for its deep insights on the Partition of India?
Correct Answer: B. Aag Ka Darya
'Aag Ka Darya' (River of Fire) is a landmark novel by Qurratulain Hyder, published in 1959, which spans centuries of history to explore the Partition's impact.
In April 2025, NITI Aayog released a report titled "Automotive Industry – Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains". What is the primary objective of this report?
Correct Answer: B. To propose strategies for enhancing India's role in global automotive value chains
The report aims to provide a roadmap and strategies to integrate India's automotive sector more deeply into Global Value Chains (GVCs) and boost exports.
What is the significance of Westerly Jet Streams in winter?
Correct Answer: A. Guide Western Disturbances into India
The Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream steers the Western Disturbances (cyclonic storms from the Mediterranean) into northwest India during winter, causing rain and snow.
Which keyboard shortcut is used to save an MS Excel workbook?
Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + S
Ctrl + S is the standard keyboard shortcut used to save the current workbook in Microsoft Excel.
Solubility of CH₃COOH decreases in presence of CH₃COONa due to?
Correct Answer: A. Common ion effect
The dissociation of weak acid CH₃COOH is suppressed by the addition of a strong electrolyte CH₃COONa containing a common ion (acetate ion), known as the Common Ion Effect.
According to the 6th Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey conducted by the Labour Bureau, which age group had the highest participation in the labour force in India?
Correct Answer: C. 30 years and above
Labour force participation is typically highest in the prime working-age groups and remains high for the '30 years and above' category compared to younger students or early entrants.
The Eastern Coastal Plains of India are best described as which type of coast?
Correct Answer: D. Emergent coast
The Eastern Coastal Plains are an example of an emergent coast (coastline of emergence), characterized by a smoother outline and less indentation compared to the submerged Western coast.
Which of the following is the largest contributor to irrigation in India?
Correct Answer: D. Tube wells and canals
Tube wells and canals are the primary sources of irrigation in India, with groundwater (tube wells) accounting for the largest share of net irrigated area.
Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for Dogri literature for the book 'Ik Hor Ashwthama'?
Correct Answer: C. Mohan Singh
Mohan Singh was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his contribution to Dogri literature with the work 'Ik Hor Ashwthama'.
How do you add text to a slide in MS PowerPoint?
Correct Answer: B. Click inside a text placeholder and start typing
The standard way to add text is to click inside a text box or placeholder (like 'Click to add title') and begin typing.
What was the labour force participation rate for males in India as reported in the 6th Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey conducted by the Labour Bureau?
Correct Answer: A. 76.4%
The 6th Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey reported a Male Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of approximately 76.4%.
Which functional groups in amino acids are directly involved in forming peptide bonds?
Correct Answer: A. Carboxyl and amino groups
A peptide bond is formed by a dehydration reaction between the carboxyl group (-COOH) of one amino acid and the amino group (-NH2) of another.
How are Municipal Corporations established in the Union Territories of India?
Correct Answer: B. By an Act of Parliament
For Union Territories, which are administered by the Central Government, Municipal Corporations are established by an Act of the Parliament of India.
Who has been appointed as a Principal Secretary-2 to PM Narendra Modi in February 2025?
Correct Answer: C. Ajay Kumar
Ajay Kumar was appointed to the post of Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister in the administrative reshuffle of early 2025.
What is the name of the Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone discussed at the Drone Industry Conclave 2025?
Correct Answer: D. TAPAS
TAPAS (Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance) is India's indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone developed by DRDO.
What was the budget allocation for the Ministry of Rural Development for the fiscal year 2023-24?
Correct Answer: C. ₹1,59,964 crore
The budget allocation for the Ministry of Rural Development in the Union Budget 2023-24 was approximately ₹1,59,964 crore.
According to Global Debt Report 2025, what was the share of central bank holdings of domestic sovereign bonds in OECD countries in 2024?
Correct Answer: A. 35%
The report highlighted that central banks held a significant portion, approximately 35%, of the domestic sovereign bonds in OECD nations.
In which year was the Partition of Bengal, initially implemented by the British in 1905, officially annulled?
Correct Answer: C. 1911
The Partition of Bengal was annulled in 1911 by King George V during the Delhi Durbar, reuniting East and West Bengal.
In March 2025, the Indian Parliament passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025. Which of the following Acts was specifically repealed by this legislation?
Correct Answer: C. The Foreigners Act, 1946
The new Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was introduced to modernize the legal framework, repealing the colonial-era Foreigners Act, 1946.
The Konyak tribe of India is mainly found in which of the following states of India?
Correct Answer: B. Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
The Konyak tribe is one of the largest Naga tribes, primarily residing in Nagaland and parts of Arunachal Pradesh.
What is the total full-time strength of personnels in the National Human Rights Commission, India?
Correct Answer: D. Chairperson and five members
As per the 2019 Amendment, the Commission consists of a Chairperson and five full-time members (plus deemed members).
Emily Henry's novel about two rival writers competing to pen a biography of a notorious heiress is titled as?
Correct Answer: A. Funny Story
'Funny Story' is a popular novel by Emily Henry. (Note: In some contexts, 'Book Lovers' involves agents/editors, but 'Funny Story' is her 2024 release often cited in recent exams).
In modern CPUs, what technique is used to execute multiple instructions simultaneously?
Correct Answer: B. Pipelining
Pipelining is a technique where the CPU fetches the next instruction while the current one is still being decoded or executed, increasing overall throughput.
Which of the following indicators reflects inequality in the distribution of income among individuals in a population?
Correct Answer: A. Lorenz Curve
The Lorenz Curve is a graphical representation of income inequality or wealth inequality. The Gini coefficient is derived from it.
In April 2025, which of the following footballers became the first to reach 900 professional career goals including club and country?
Correct Answer: C. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the historic milestone of 900 official career goals for club and country in 2025.
The Abhidhamma Pitaka explores which of the following areas in depth?
Correct Answer: A. Ethics, mental phenomena, and psychological insights
The Abhidhamma Pitaka is the third basket of the Tripitaka and deals with Buddhist philosophy, psychology, metaphysics, and ethics.
Lok Adalat proceedings are ______.?
Correct Answer: D. conciliatory
Lok Adalats function on the principle of compromise and settlement; hence their proceedings are conciliatory in nature, not adversarial.
The Poligars rebelled against the British in which Presidency, when the British tried to snatch away their military and land rights?
Correct Answer: C. Madras Presidency
The Poligar Wars (Palayakarar Wars) took place in the Madras Presidency (modern-day Tamil Nadu) against the British East India Company.
Mihira Bhoja, a famous ruler of the Pratiharas, adopted which title?
Correct Answer: C. Adivaraha
Mihira Bhoja was a devotee of Vishnu and adopted the title 'Adivaraha', which is inscribed on his coins.