RRB NTPC — Set 2
40 questions
Which of the following components is NOT part of the CPU?
Correct Answer: A. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a secondary storage device and is not a core component of the Central Processing Unit (CPU). The CPU consists of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU), and Memory Unit (Registers/Cache).
What special status did the Sixty-ninth Amendment Act, 1991 give to Delhi?
Correct Answer: B. Designated Delhi as the National Capital Territory with a legislative assembly
The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1991 designated the Union Territory of Delhi as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and provided it with a legislative assembly.
Which country hosted the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2025, where India discussed the Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029?
Correct Answer: C. Italy
Italy hosted the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Milan in May 2025.
Through which of the following plateaus does the River Damodar flow?
Correct Answer: D. Chhotanagpur Plateau
The Damodar River flows through the Chhotanagpur Plateau in the Indian states of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
In December 2024, which day honoured Dr BR Ambedkar’s contribution to social justice?
Correct Answer: A. Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed on December 6th to mark the death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and honour his contribution to social justice.
Which of the following shortcut keys can be used to quickly open a presentation in PowerPoint?
Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + O
The shortcut key Ctrl + O is used to open an existing presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint.
The sculpture of bearded man, found in Mohejo-daro, is made of which material?
Correct Answer: D. Stone
The famous sculpture of the 'Bearded Man' (often interpreted as a Priest-King) found at Mohenjo-daro is made of Steatite (Soapstone), which falls under the category of Stone.
Which feature in Windows allows you to create shortcuts to frequently used folders for easier access?
Correct Answer: D. Quick Access
Quick Access in Windows File Explorer allows users to pin frequently used folders for easy and immediate access.
In a certain code language, if 'read this book' is coded as 'op st qr' and 'book on table' is coded as 'qr lm pq', How is 'book' coded?
Correct Answer: D. qr
By comparing the two sentences, 'book' appears in both coded sentences, and 'qr' is the common code. The code 'qr' corresponds to 'book' in this language. By matching 'read this book' coded as 'op st qr' with 'book on table' coded as 'qr lm pq', the common element 'book' maps to 'qr'. Therefore, 'book' is coded as 'qr'.
The Scythians, or Shakas, originally came from _______.?
Correct Answer: B. Central Asia
The Scythians (referred to as Shakas in Indian sources) were nomadic people who originally came from Central Asia.
Which of the following films won the 2025 Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language?
Correct Answer: C. Emilia Pérez
Emilia Pérez won the 2025 Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language.
The peasant struggle of the Warli tribe in the year 1945 occurred in which of the following states of India?
Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra
The Warli peasant struggle (1945) took place in the Thane district of Maharashtra, led by the Kisan Sabha.
In the context of file deletion, what is the typical immediate effect of moving a file to the 'Trash' or 'Recycle Bin' in a GUI-based Operating System?
Correct Answer: D. The file is moved to a special directory, and its data remains on the storage.
When a file is moved to the Recycle Bin, the OS moves it to a special directory and updates the index. The actual data remains on the disk until the bin is emptied or the space is overwritten.
Which Himalayan range is the northern-most and contains the loftiest peaks?
Correct Answer: D. Himadri
The Himadri (or Great Himalayas) is the northernmost range of the Himalayas and contains the highest peaks like Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga.
On International Women’s Day 2025, which Indian bank launched ‘Asmita’, a collateral-free digital SME loan tailored for women entrepreneurs?
Correct Answer: C. State Bank of India
State Bank of India (SBI) launched 'Asmita', a collateral-free digital loan scheme for women entrepreneurs on International Women's Day 2025.
In MS Word 365, what is the shortcut to remove manual character formatting from selected text?
Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + Spacebar
Ctrl + Spacebar is the shortcut in MS Word to remove manual character formatting and return the text to the default style.
Who was the son and successor of Chandragupta II?
Correct Answer: B. Kumaragupta I
Kumaragupta I was the son and successor of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) and is known for founding Nalanda University.
Which country's federal election was held on 3 May 2025 to elect members of its 48th Parliament?
Correct Answer: A. Canada
Canada held its federal election in May 2025 to elect members of the 48th Parliament.
In which of the following cities Gharanas of Thumri are based?
Correct Answer: B. Banaras and Lucknow
The most famous Gharanas of Thumri (a semi-classical Indian music form) are based in Banaras (Varanasi) and Lucknow.
Sharda Sinha, honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2025, was originally known for singing in which Indian languages?
Correct Answer: A. Bhojpuri and Maithili
Sharda Sinha, often called the 'Bihar Kokila', was a renowned folk singer known for her contributions to Bhojpuri and Maithili music, especially Chhath songs.
Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the application of the Directive Principles of the State Policy?
Correct Answer: D. Article 37
Article 37 declares that the Directive Principles are fundamental in the governance of the country but are not enforceable by any court.
The Meissner effect is a defining characteristic of which state of matter?
Correct Answer: D. Superconducting state
The Meissner effect is the expulsion of a magnetic field from a superconductor during its transition to the superconducting state.
As per the Indian Space Association (ISpA) in 2025, _____ satellites out of the approved 52-satellite constellation for the defence sector are expected to be built by the private sector.?
Correct Answer: B. 52
According to reports, the private sector is expected to build all 52 satellites for the defence sector constellation.
Who is most commonly associated with the 'safety valve' theory regarding the formation of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Dufferin
The 'safety valve' theory suggests that the Congress was formed by A.O. Hume under the direction of Viceroy Lord Dufferin to release growing Indian discontent peacefully.
In March 2025, India hosted the inaugural edition of which naval exercise aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation with African nations?
Correct Answer: B. Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement
India hosted the inaugural 'Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement' or similar collaborative naval exercise to strengthen ties with African coastal nations.
Which of the following is an indirect tax levied in India?
Correct Answer: D. Goods and Services Tax
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services. The others are direct taxes.
According to the Regulating Act of 1773 of the East India Company, to whom did the governors of Madras and Bombay report regularly?
Correct Answer: B. The Governor General
The Regulating Act of 1773 subordinated the Presidencies of Bombay and Madras to the Governor-General of Bengal.
The book "Gita Rahasya", a philosophical interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, was written by which of the following leaders?
Correct Answer: B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Gita Rahasya was written by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak while he was imprisoned in Mandalay, Burma.
DNA polymerase catalyses the addition of nucleotides during DNA replication. Its main role is to?
Correct Answer: C. Synthesise new DNA strands complementary to the template
DNA Polymerase is the enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA by adding nucleotides to the 3' end of a primer, complementary to the template strand.
Which Constitutional Article specifically provides for free legal aid to the poor?
Correct Answer: D. Article 39A
Article 39A of the Indian Constitution ensures equal justice and provides free legal aid to the poor.
What is Tetrachloromethane primarily used for in manufacturing?
Correct Answer: D. Production of refrigerants and aerosol propellants
Tetrachloromethane (Carbon Tetrachloride) was historically used widely in the production of refrigerants and propellants for aerosol cans.
Which Indian state became the first to establish a Senior Citizens Commission in March 2025?
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
Maharashtra became the first state to establish a dedicated commission for Senior Citizens in March 2025.
Who was the chairman of the National Commission on Farmers (NCF) when it was constituted on 18 November 2004 in India?
Correct Answer: A. MS Swaminathan
M.S. Swaminathan was the chairman of the National Commission on Farmers (NCF), often referred to as the Swaminathan Commission.
Which of the following sports events were included in the school-level competitions organised by the Uttar Pradesh government in December 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Kabaddi and kho-kho
The Uttar Pradesh government promoted traditional sports by including Kabaddi and Kho-Kho in school-level competitions.
What was the budget allocated in the Smart City Mission for the financial year 2023-24?
Correct Answer: D. ₹8,000 crore
In the Union Budget 2023-24, approximately ₹8,000 crore was allocated for the Smart Cities Mission.
What provision was extended under the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020?
Correct Answer: C. Reservation for SC/ST in legislatures
The 104th Amendment Act extended the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for another 10 years, while discontinuing the reservation for Anglo-Indians.
Where is plantation agriculture mainly practised in India?
Correct Answer: A. Kerala and Assam
Plantation agriculture (tea, coffee, rubber, spices) is predominantly practiced in Assam (Tea) and Kerala (Rubber, Spices, Tea).
What was the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in rural India during the period 2022-23, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) annual report 2022-23?
Correct Answer: D. 2.4%
According to the PLFS Annual Report 2022-23, the unemployment rate in rural India dropped to 2.4%.
VO Chidambaram Pillai was actively involved in the revolutionary movement in which of the following areas?
Correct Answer: D. Madras
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai was a prominent freedom fighter from the Madras Presidency (specifically Tamil Nadu/Tuticorin area).
What is the projected population of India by 2036, according to the National Commission on Population?
Correct Answer: B. 1.52 billion
The National Commission on Population projected India's population to reach approximately 1.52 billion by 2036.