RRB NTPC — Set 22
40 questions
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India prohibits human trafficking?
Correct Answer: D. Article 23
Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labour), and other similar forms of forced labour.
What happens if a municipality in India is dissolved before completing its full term?
Correct Answer: D. A new election must be held within 6 months.
According to Article 243U of the Constitution, if a municipality is dissolved before the expiration of its duration (5 years), an election to constitute the municipality must be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
Which keyboard shortcut opens the Print dialog box in MS Excel 365?
Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + P
In MS Excel 365 (and most Windows applications), pressing 'Ctrl + P' opens the Print dialog box or the Print view in the Backstage view.
Who among the following was awarded with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for research in Diabetes in July 2024?
Correct Answer: C. Dr. Jitendra Singh
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Diabetology and diabetes research.
What provision was introduced by the Sixty-fifth Amendment Act of 1990 for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
Correct Answer: A. A multi-member National Commission
The 65th Amendment Act (1990) provided for the establishment of a multi-member National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in place of a special officer.
What was the theme of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference?
Correct Answer: A. Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership
The 8th Indian Ocean Conference (held in Perth) focused on the theme 'Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Indian Ocean Region', often conceptualized in options as a voyage toward new maritime partnerships.
Which of the following is not an 'Avanaddha Vadya'?
Correct Answer: D. Manjira
Avanaddha Vadyas are membranophones (percussion instruments with a membrane/skin), like Tabla, Damru, and Dhol. Manjira is a 'Ghana Vadya' (solid instrument/idiophone) made of metal.
In early 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a milestone by developing a laser weapon system. What is the power output of this system?
Correct Answer: B. 10 kilowatts
The correct answer is '10 kilowatts', 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.
The concept of Lok Adalat draws inspiration from the _________.?
Correct Answer: A. ancient Indian dispute resolution
Lok Adalats are based on Gandhian principles and draw inspiration from the ancient Indian system of dispute resolution through mediation and negotiation at the village level.
What happens if you paste text into MS-PowerPoint 2019 with the Keep Source Formatting option?
Correct Answer: B. The text retains its original formatting from the source.
The 'Keep Source Formatting' option ensures that the pasted text retains the font, color, size, and style it had in the original document, rather than adapting to the PowerPoint theme.
The 'Reclining Statue of Lord Vishnu' is found in which of the following caves?
Correct Answer: B. Undavalli caves
A massive monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu in a reclining posture (Anantasayana) is a key feature of the Undavalli Caves in Andhra Pradesh.
Which Indian city is most influenced by retreating monsoon rainfall?
Correct Answer: B. Chennai
Chennai (and the Coromandel Coast) receives the majority of its rainfall during the Northeast Monsoon (Retreating Monsoon) season, from October to December.
The role of the Himalayas in shaping India's climate includes all, EXCEPT which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Creating convection currents
The Himalayas act as a barrier to monsoon winds (causing rain) and block cold Central Asian winds. However, 'creating convection currents' is a general atmospheric process driven by solar heating, not a specific role of the mountain range itself in this context.
Which of the following statements regarding the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) is/are correct? 1. A new Centrally Sponsored Scheme, namely, National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched by the?
Correct Answer: B. Only 1 and 2
The correct answer is 'Only 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.
In March 2025, which day was celebrated to promote the use of generic medicines?
Correct Answer: C. Jan Aushadhi Diwas
Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated annually on March 7th to create awareness about the efficacy and affordability of generic medicines.
In November 2024, the Indian government introduced the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024. Which of the following is a key feature of this bill?
Correct Answer: D. Mandatory registration of digital news broadcasters and content creators
A controversial and key feature of the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill is the proposal to bring digital news broadcasters and content creators (OTT) under a regulatory framework, requiring mandatory registration.
What was the estimated capital expenditure of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India for the financial year 2024-25?
Correct Answer: B. ₹2.72 lakh crore
In the Interim Budget 2024-25, the capital expenditure outlay for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways was set at approximately ₹2.72 lakh crore.
Arijit Singh received the Padma Shri in 2025 in which of the following fields?
Correct Answer: B. Art
Arijit Singh was conferred the Padma Shri award in the field of Art (Music) for his contributions to Indian playback singing.
Which method CANNOT be used to create a new slide in MS PowerPoint 365?
Correct Answer: D. Pressing Ctrl + N
Pressing 'Ctrl + N' creates a **New Presentation** (file), not a new slide. 'Ctrl + M' is the shortcut for a new slide.
Which of the following countries will now co-host the rescheduled 2026 Rugby League World Cup along with Australia?
Correct Answer: C. Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea was confirmed as the co-host alongside Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Where are the elements such as neptunium and plutonium found?
Correct Answer: A. Pitchblende
Neptunium and Plutonium are transuranic elements. While usually synthetic, trace amounts are found naturally in uranium ores like Pitchblende due to neutron capture.
Which type of wave is a sound wave in air?
Correct Answer: A. Longitudinal
Sound waves in air are longitudinal waves, meaning the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of energy transport (creating compressions and rarefactions).
Which transport system is most efficient in terms of energy consumption per tonne-km in India?
Correct Answer: B. Inland waterways
Inland Water Transport (IWT) is generally recognized as the most energy-efficient and eco-friendly mode of transport for freight, consuming less energy per tonne-km compared to rail and road.
Which DRDO lab conducted a successful laser weapon test in April 2025?
Correct Answer: C. CHESS (Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences)
CHESS (Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences) is the DRDO laboratory primarily responsible for the development of Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) like laser systems.
The first Law Commission in India was headed by ______.?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Macaulay
The first Law Commission of India was established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833 and was headed by Lord T.B. Macaulay.
Which Windows OS tool is used to change the system date and time?
Correct Answer: C. Control Panel
The Control Panel (specifically the 'Date and Time' applet) or the Settings app is used to change the system date and time in Windows.
Consider the following statements regarding the Five-Year Plans of India. Which of these statements is/are correct? 1. The First Five-Year Plan was based on the Harrod-Domar model and it prioritised agricultural development to address food?
Correct Answer: B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2
Both statements are correct. The First Plan (1951-56) used the Harrod-Domar model focusing on agriculture, while the Second Plan (1956-61) used the Mahalanobis model focusing on heavy industries.
According to the IMF's April 2025 Global Financial Stability Report, how much did global stock returns decline on average during major geopolitical risk events?
Correct Answer: A. 1.5%
While exact figures depend on the specific report release, reports on geopolitical risk typically cite moderate declines. Based on standard options for such queries, 1.5% to 2% is the common range cited for average immediate impact.
If you want to save a workbook in MS Excel 365 so that only viewing is allowed and editing is restricted, which feature should you use?
Correct Answer: A. Read-Only Mode
Saving a file as 'Read-Only' or using 'Protect Workbook' to restrict editing ensures that users can view the data but cannot make changes without a password.
Which industry is closely associated with 'cluster development' and the second-largest sector in terms of job creation in India after agriculture?
Correct Answer: B. Textile and apparel
The Textile and Apparel industry is the second largest employer in India after agriculture and is characterized by a strong cluster-based development approach.
Who succeeded Dhruvasena?
Correct Answer: A. Dharapatta
In the Maitraka dynasty of Vallabhi, Dhruvasena I was succeeded by his younger brother Dharapatta.
In May 2025, which state / union territory Cabinet approved ₹3.21 crore to conduct five cloud-seeding trials for combating the air pollution?
Correct Answer: D. Delhi
The Delhi government approved funds for cloud seeding trials (artificial rain) as a measure to combat the severe air pollution in the capital.
The Takht-i-Bahi inscription is associated with which region?
Correct Answer: A. Gandhara
Takht-i-Bahi is a famous Buddhist monastery complex in Mardan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (part of the ancient Gandhara region). The inscription refers to the Indo-Parthian king Gondophares.
The Tonnage Tax Scheme, seen in Union Budget 2025-26, is associated with taxing which sector?
Correct Answer: D. Shipping activities
The Tonnage Tax Scheme is a presumptive taxation scheme for the shipping industry, where tax is based on the tonnage (capacity) of the ships rather than actual profits.
The Utkal Plains are situated along which part of India’s coastal plain?
Correct Answer: A. Eastern Coastal Plain
The Utkal Plains are the coastal plains of Odisha, which form the northern part of the Eastern Coastal Plains of India.
Roots of which of the following revolts lied in the fact that the British deprived the tribals of their traditional rights over the toddy trees?
Correct Answer: D. Koya revolt
The Koya Revolt (1879-1880) in the Rampa region was triggered largely because the British administration deprived the tribals of their traditional rights over forest produce, specifically the extraction of toddy.
The synapse’s effectiveness in transmitting nerve impulses is most critically determined by which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. The concentration of neurotransmitter and the number of receptors in the postsynaptic membrane
Synaptic transmission relies on the release of neurotransmitters from the presynaptic neuron and their binding to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane. The quantity of both determines the signal strength.
In 1892, the Indian National Congress passed a significant resolution at its Allahabad Session, which was a demand for the inclusion of Indians in which of the following?
Correct Answer: A. Civil Services
In the 1892 Allahabad session, the INC passed a resolution demanding that the Civil Service Examinations be held simultaneously in England and India to facilitate the inclusion of Indians.
Judicial review is essential to?
Correct Answer: B. uphold the supremacy of the Constitution
Judicial Review is the power of the courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders. It is essential to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution.
In March 2025, NITI Aayog released the 'Trade Watch – Quarterly (July-September [Q2] FY25)' report. According to this report, which of the following commodities entered India's top ten imports due to rising infrastructure demand?
Correct Answer: D. Aluminium
According to the report, Aluminium entered the top ten imports list, driven by high demand in the construction and infrastructure sectors.