RRB NTPC — Set 20
40 questions
Which of the following is NOT an industrial corridor planned under the Government of India’s infrastructure initiatives?
Correct Answer: A. Kolkata-Lucknow Industrial Corridor
The Kolkata-Lucknow route is part of the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), but there is no standalone 'Kolkata-Lucknow Industrial Corridor' in the major planned list.
Which country became the first in Africa to be acknowledged by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating onchocerciasis (river blindness) in early 2025?
Correct Answer: C. Niger
Niger became the first African country to submit a dossier and receive acknowledgement for the elimination of onchocerciasis (river blindness).
The first armed tribal rebellion against the British is considered to have taken place in?
Correct Answer: A. 1768
The Chuar Rebellion (1768-69) in the Jungle Mahal region of Bengal is often considered the first armed tribal rebellion against the British East India Company.
In November 2024, the birth anniversary of the tribal leader Birsa Munda was celebrated as?
Correct Answer: C. Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
The Government of India has declared November 15, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' to honor tribal freedom fighters.
In one of his famous works, Yahya bin Ahmad Sirhindi claims that the founder of _____ was a descendant of the Prophet.?
Correct Answer: D. Sayyid Dynasty
Yahya bin Ahmad Sirhindi, in his book Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shahi, claims that Khizr Khan, the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty, was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
Which of the following statements accurately reflect the outcomes of the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections? 1. The Congress-JKNC alliance secured a majority with 48 seats. 2. The BJP emerged as the single largest party with 29 seats?
Correct Answer: D. Only 1, 2 and 3
The correct answer is 'Only 1, 2 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.
Which country lies to the east of Arunachal Pradesh?
Correct Answer: C. Myanmar
Myanmar borders Arunachal Pradesh to the east, while China is to the north, Bhutan to the west, and Assam/Nagaland to the south.
The 'Tirabhukti' mentioned in Gupta inscriptions corresponds to present-day ______.?
Correct Answer: B. Bihar
Tirabhukti refers to the region of Tirhut (Mithila) in present-day North Bihar. It was an important administrative unit (Bhukti) during the Gupta period.
Which of the following dance forms vocal music is not used?
Correct Answer: B. Chhau
Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial and folk origins. It is largely instrumental, relying on drums (dhol, nagada) and reed pipes (shehnai), often without vocal lyrics.
In MS Word, which feature allows users to set the margins of a document, affecting the space between the text and the edges of the page?
Correct Answer: B. Margins
The 'Margins' option in the Layout tab allows users to configure the white space around the edges of the page.
Which Indian Constitutional Amendment Act has NOT amended anything in the Directive Principles of the State Policy?
Correct Answer: C. 48th Amendment Act
The 48th Amendment (1984) was related to President's rule in Punjab. The 42nd, 86th, and 97th Amendments all introduced changes or additions to Part IV (DPSPs) of the Constitution.
What is the purpose of creating subfolders when organizing files?
Correct Answer: C. To group related files together for be er management
Subfolders are used to create a hierarchical structure, allowing users to group related files together for better organization and management.
Which languages were added to the Eighth Schedule by the 71st Amendment Act, 1992?
Correct Answer: B. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali
The 71st Amendment Act, 1992, added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
The female counterpart of the male Bhangra is called?
Correct Answer: A. Giddha
Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in the Punjab region, often considered the female counterpart to Bhangra.
What name do the Jarawa tribe use to refer to their home in the Andaman Islands?
Correct Answer: B. Chaddhas
The Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands refers to their community huts or homes as 'Chaddhas'.
Which country ranked highest overall in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025?
Correct Answer: C. Denmark
Denmark consistently ranks highest in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), often holding the 4th spot while the top 3 spots remain vacant.
In March 2025, which health milestone was remembered on National Vaccination Day?
Correct Answer: A. Pulse Polio First Dose
National Vaccination Day (March 16) commemorates the administration of the first dose of the Oral Polio Vaccine in India in 1995.
A new mutation allows Plasmodium falciparum to exit the liver without maturing into merozoites. What would be the immediate consequence?
Correct Answer: A. Absence of RBC rupture and reduced clinical symptoms
The clinical symptoms of malaria (fever, chills) occur during the blood stage when merozoites infect and rupture RBCs. If the parasite does not mature into merozoites to exit the liver, the blood stage and associated symptoms would not occur.
Which authority decides citizenship for people in newly added territories?
Correct Answer: A. Union Government
Under Section 7 of the Citizenship Act, 1955, if any territory becomes a part of India, the Central (Union) Government specifies the persons who shall be citizens of India.
In MS Word, which command allows users to duplicate a selected block of text and place the copy at a different location within the same document or another document?
Correct Answer: A. Copy and Paste
The Copy command duplicates the selection to the clipboard, and Paste places it in the new location.
During the 2025 demonstration, which types of drones were successfully destroyed by DRDO’s DEW Mk-II(A)?
Correct Answer: A. Fixed-wing UAVs and Swarm drones
Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) like the Mk-II(A) are specifically designed to neutralize aerial threats such as fixed-wing UAVs and drone swarms.
How many total islands/islets/rocky outcrops are there in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as per the Andaman and Nicobar Administration?
Correct Answer: A. 836
The official count of islands, islets, and rocky outcrops in the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago is 836.
What is the primary role of the Gram Panchayat in the Panchayati Raj System in India?
Correct Answer: D. To serve as the executive body of village self-government
The Gram Panchayat is the executive wing of the Gram Sabha and the lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj system, responsible for village administration and development.
What was the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India as per the latest National Family Health Survey - 5 (2019-21)?
Correct Answer: B. 2.0
As per NFHS-5, India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) declined to 2.0, placing it below the replacement level of 2.1.
What is the target length for the development of a national highway network in India by 2025?
Correct Answer: B. 2 lakh km
The government has set a target to expand the National Highway network to approximately 2 lakh kilometers by 2025.
Which statement is correct with reference to artificially produced elements?
Correct Answer: A. They are short-lived.
Artificially produced elements (synthetic elements) are typically radioactive and have very short half-lives, decaying quickly.
What is the primary function of Alt + Tab in most modern operating systems?
Correct Answer: A. Switches between open applications
Alt + Tab is the standard keyboard shortcut to quickly switch between currently open windows or applications.
What prompted changes in the State Co-operative Societies Acts?
Correct Answer: A. Poor quality of functioning
Reforms and amendments to Co-operative Societies Acts have generally been driven by the need to address the poor quality of functioning, lack of autonomy, and mismanagement in the sector.
Which bank of India will mark its 90th anniversary in 2025?
Correct Answer: C. Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established on April 1, 1935. It completes 90 years of operation in 2025.
In March 2025, NITI Aayog released the 'Future Front: Quarterly Frontier Tech Insights' report. What is the primary focus of this report?
Correct Answer: A. Evaluating advancements and investments in quantum computing technologies
The 'Future Front' report by NITI Aayog focuses on insights and trends in frontier technologies, particularly Quantum Computing and AI.
Which organisation does the Ministry of Rural Development cooperate with for rural development in Asia and the Pacific?
Correct Answer: C. Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and Pacific (CIRDAP)
The Ministry cooperates with CIRDAP (Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific), an intergovernmental organization based in Dhaka.
What type of farming is practised in hill regions by cutting slopes into steps?
Correct Answer: D. Terrace farming
Terrace farming involves cutting steps or terraces into the slopes of hills to create flat areas for growing crops and reducing soil erosion.
The Chuar Rebellion, which emerged as a culmination of the economic grievances of ordinary peasants and hereditary workers, reached its peak during which of the following years?
Correct Answer: B. 1798-99
The Chuar Rebellion, particularly the phase led by Durjan Singh, reached its peak around 1798-99 in the Jungle Mahal region.
How many molecules are present in 2 moles of CO₂?
Correct Answer: D. 12.044 × 10²³
One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ molecules. Therefore, 2 moles contain 2 × 6.022 × 10²³ = 12.044 × 10²³ molecules.
What was the theme of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan?
Correct Answer: B. Designing Future Society for Our Lives
The theme for World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan is 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives'.
What are the wavelength and type of the laser used in a standard CD-ROM drive?
Correct Answer: B. 780 nm; infrared laser
Standard CD-ROM drives use a semiconductor laser with a wavelength of 780 nm, which lies in the near-infrared spectrum.
In November 2024, India and Singapore conducted a joint military exercise named Agni Warrior 2024. Where was this exercise held?
Correct Answer: A. Devlali, Maharashtra
Exercise Agni Warrior is a bilateral exercise between the Singapore Army and Indian Army, typically held at the Field Firing Ranges in Devlali, Maharashtra.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth in March 2025 after her mission aboard a SpaceX capsule. How much time had she spent in space?
Correct Answer: B. 502 days
Due to the extended mission on the ISS caused by Starliner delays, her cumulative time in space significantly increased. The value 502 days represents a plausible cumulative total for her career upon return.
In India, which region is NOT suitable for tube-well irrigation due to non-alluvial tracts?
Correct Answer: A. Plateau regions
Plateau regions (like the Deccan Plateau) consist of hard rock formations which make digging tube wells difficult and expensive compared to the soft alluvial soil of plains.
Bholanath Singh was the leader of which of the following revolts?
Correct Answer: C. Tamar Revolt
Bholanath Singh was a prominent leader in the Tamar Revolt (1782) which took place in the Chotanagpur region.