RRB NTPC — Set 21
40 questions
Which of the following elements is NOT inherently part of a basic 'Blank Presentation' upon its initial creation in MS PowerPoint?
Correct Answer: A. Pre-defined theme colours
A basic Blank Presentation starts with a white background and lacks a pre-defined colorful theme, though it contains a slide, placeholders, and a default layout.
Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) the 'Gorakhnath Sharma vs. State of Chhattisgarh' case, as ruled by the Chhattisgarh High Court in February 2025? 1. The case involved allegations of brutal non-consensual sexual assault?
Correct Answer: A. Both 1 and 2
The correct answer is 'Both 1 and 2', 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.
What was the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education in India according to the All India Survey on Higher Education, 2021-22?
Correct Answer: C. 28.4%
According to AISHE 2021-22, the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education has increased to 28.4%.
The first parallel government, following the Quit India Movement, was established in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Ballia
The first parallel government during the Quit India Movement (1942) was established in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chittu Pandey.
Which of the following programmes received the highest score in the Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI) for the Department of Rural Development for the year 2023-24?
Correct Answer: D. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) achieved the highest score in the DGQI for the Department of Rural Development.
Which of the following is true about trichomes on the stem?
Correct Answer: B. They are multicellular and may be secretory.
Trichomes on the stem are epidermal hair-like appendages that are usually multicellular, can be branched or unbranched, and may be secretory to help prevent water loss.
According to the SDG India Index 2023-24 released by NITI Aayog, what is the range of composite scores achieved by Indian states?
Correct Answer: B. 57 to 79
The composite scores for Indian states in the SDG India Index 2023-24 ranged from 57 to 79.
Who among the following has been appointed as the 26th Governor of Reserve Bank of India in December 2024?
Correct Answer: D. Sanjay Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the 26th Governor of the RBI, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.
Where did the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to end plastic pollution take place?
Correct Answer: B. Busan, South Korea
The INC-5 session aimed at developing a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution was held in Busan, South Korea.
Which of the following is NOT a subdivision of the Meghalaya Plateau?
Correct Answer: D. Mikir Hills
The Mikir Hills are part of the Karbi Anglong Plateau in Assam, which is separated from the Meghalaya Plateau (Garo, Khasi, Jaintia hills).
Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer: D. ASCII represents characters as numerical codes.
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a character encoding standard that represents text characters as numerical codes.
Which agreement is linked to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985?
Correct Answer: B. Assam Accord
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985, introduced Section 6A to the Citizenship Act, 1955, giving legal effect to the Assam Accord.
Which of the following countries is separated from India by maritime boundary only?
Correct Answer: D. Maldives
The Maldives is an island nation separated from India by the Indian Ocean (maritime boundary), unlike Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar which share land borders.
In the ministerial hierarchy in India, Ministers of State generally have?
Correct Answer: B. secondary rank within the portfolios assigned to Cabinet Ministers
Ministers of State hold a rank below Cabinet Ministers and either assist Cabinet Ministers or hold independent charge of smaller ministries/departments.
Who inaugurated the Shri S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras in 2025?
Correct Answer: A. ISRO Chairman
The Centre of Excellence was inaugurated by the ISRO Chairman to foster collaboration in space research.
Which of the following measures the percentage of a country's population living below the poverty line?
Correct Answer: D. Poverty Headcount Ratio
The Poverty Headcount Ratio is the proportion of a population that exists, or lives, below the poverty line.
In Gond painting, what is the purpose of applying 'chhui' clay on the surface?
Correct Answer: A. To create a smooth white base for painting
In Gond art, 'Chhui' (white clay) is applied to the walls or paper to provide a bright, smooth white background for the colorful paintings.
Which of the following is a common component in toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth by neutralising the excess acid to prevent tooth decay?
Correct Answer: A. Bases
Toothpaste contains mild bases (like calcium carbonate) that neutralize the acids produced by bacteria in the mouth, preventing tooth decay.
Who among the following won the 2024 Booker Prize for Fiction for their novel Orbital, which explores themes of isolation, the human condition, and our relationship with Earth?
Correct Answer: C. Samantha Harvey
Samantha Harvey was awarded the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel 'Orbital'. This is an impo
Which of the following does NOT contribute much to the degradation of the Thar Desert ecosystem?
Correct Answer: D. Increased plantation of native trees
Planting native trees helps in soil binding and ecological restoration, thus it does not degrade the ecosystem.
Who is referred to as the 'Father of the Indian Renaissance' due to their contribution in social reform, literary works and unwavering patriotism?
Correct Answer: D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called the Father of the Indian Renaissance for his pioneering role in socio-religious reforms like abolishing Sati.
What was Abhinash Jamwal's achievement at the 2025 World Boxing Cup?
Correct Answer: A. He won a gold medal in the 65 kg category.
Abhinash Jamwal secured a gold medal in the 65 kg category at the 2025 World Boxing Cup.
In Warli painting, which natural material is used in the first step called 'Lipane' to prepare the wall?
Correct Answer: C. Geru
The background for Warli paintings is prepared by plastering with cow dung and mud, then coated with 'Geru' (Red Ochre) to give it a reddish-brown color.
The Supreme Court described itself as the "sentinel on the qui vive" in relation to ____________.?
Correct Answer: A. Protection of Fundamental Rights
The Supreme Court used the phrase "sentinel on the qui vive" (watchful guardian) to describe its role in protecting the Fundamental Rights of citizens.
Arrange the following states in descending order based on the number of seats won by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in their respective 2024–2025 assembly elections. 1. Delhi 2. Maharashtra 3. Jammu and Kashmir 4. Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: D. 2 > 1 > 3 > 4
Based on election results: Maharashtra (highest) > Delhi (48) > J&K (~29) > Jharkhand (lowest).
After independence, co-operatives became an integral part of which planning initiative in India?
Correct Answer: C. Five-Year Plans
Cooperatives were recognized as a key instrument for socio-economic development and became an integral part of India's Five-Year Plans.
Where did Mendeleev arrange the elements in the periodic table with similar properties?
Correct Answer: A. Vertical column
Mendeleev arranged elements with similar chemical properties in vertical columns known as groups.
Which of the following methods is the quickest way to open an existing MS Excel spreadsheet?
Correct Answer: B. Double-click the .xlsx file in File Explorer
Double-clicking the file icon in File Explorer immediately launches Excel and opens the specific document.
In the context of file systems, what is the primary purpose of a file system 'metadata'?
Correct Answer: D. To record information about the files and directories, such as their names, sizes, timestamps...
Metadata is 'data about data', storing attributes like file name, size, type, creation date, and permissions, but not the file content itself.
Which ruler of the Western Kshatrapas dynasty is primarily known for restoring the Sudarshana Lake in Kathiawar?
Correct Answer: A. Rudradaman I
The Junagadh rock inscription credits Rudradaman I with the restoration of the Sudarshana Lake without levying heavy taxes.
As of April 2025, Similipal - designated as the second national park of the state - is located in?
Correct Answer: B. Odisha
Similipal National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.
In MS PowerPoint 2019, which of the following tabs must you first select to access the 'Open' option for loading a saved PowerPoint file?
Correct Answer: A. File tab
The 'Open' command is located in the Backstage view, which is accessed by clicking the 'File' tab.
Which event marked the final collapse of the British policy of annexation?
Correct Answer: B. Revolt of 1857
Following the Revolt of 1857, the British Crown took over governance from the East India Company and abandoned the policy of territorial annexation (Doctrine of Lapse).
In October 2024, Nayab Singh Saini sworn in for his second term as the Chief Minister of which Indian state?
Correct Answer: A. Haryana
Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term in October 2024.
The Chalukyas of Badami were founded by?
Correct Answer: A. Pulakesin I
Pulakesin I is credited with founding the Chalukya dynasty of Badami in the mid-6th century CE.
In which year did the National Development Council (NDC) recommend a national policy on co-operatives?
Correct Answer: A. 1958
In 1958, the NDC recommended a national policy on cooperatives to strengthen the cooperative movement in India.
The Great Plateau of India is a part of which ancient landmass?
Correct Answer: B. Gondwana Land
The Indian Peninsular Plateau (Great Plateau) was originally part of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana Land.
The irrigation method in India that distributes water through pipes under low pressure to each plant is called?
Correct Answer: C. localised irrigation
Localized irrigation (such as drip or trickle irrigation) involves delivering water directly to the plant's root zone through a network of pipes under low pressure.
In the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, after how many years did the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win the majority, and how many seats did it secure?
Correct Answer: C. After 27 years, securing 48 seats
The BJP won the 2025 Delhi elections with 48 seats, marking a victory after a gap of 27 years.
The 2025 SEA Games were scheduled to be held in which country?
Correct Answer: D. Thailand
The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025 are scheduled to be hosted by Thailand.