RRB NTPC — Set 24

Q: Which of these ports is located on the Western Coastal Plain?

Cochin. Cochin (Kochi) Port is located on the Western Coastal Plain in Kerala. Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Paradip are on the Eastern Coastal Plain.

Q: What is the shortcut to open an MS PowerPoint file directly from the application?

Ctrl + O. Ctrl + O is the standard keyboard shortcut to open an existing file in Microsoft PowerPoint and other Office applications.

Q: Which of the following acts provided a regular code of all regulations that could be enacted for the internal Government of British India?

Charter Act of 1793. The Charter Act of 1793 provided a regular code of all regulations for the internal government of British India.

Q: In the Harappan civilisation, cire perdue or lost wax process was used to make statue of which material?

Bronze. The 'lost wax' technique (Cire Perdue) was used by Harappans to cast bronze statues, such as the famous 'Dancing Girl'.

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Which of these ports is located on the Western Coastal Plain?

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Correct Answer: C. Cochin

Cochin (Kochi) Port is located on the Western Coastal Plain in Kerala. Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Paradip are on the Eastern Coastal Plain.

What is the shortcut to open an MS PowerPoint file directly from the application?

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Correct Answer: C. Ctrl + O

Ctrl + O is the standard keyboard shortcut to open an existing file in Microsoft PowerPoint and other Office applications.

According to the induced-fit model of enzyme action, substrate binding __________.?

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Correct Answer: A. induces a conformational change that optimises the active site for catalysis

The induced-fit model suggests that the binding of a substrate induces a change in the shape of the enzyme's active site to fit the substrate more closely.

Which of the following acts provided a regular code of all regulations that could be enacted for the internal Government of British India?

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Correct Answer: B. Charter Act of 1793

The Charter Act of 1793 provided a regular code of all regulations for the internal government of British India.

In the Harappan civilisation, cire perdue or lost wax process was used to make statue of which material?

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Correct Answer: B. Bronze

The 'lost wax' technique (Cire Perdue) was used by Harappans to cast bronze statues, such as the famous 'Dancing Girl'.

What is the approximate total length of the Northern Plains (from West to East)?

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Correct Answer: B. 2,400 km

The Northern Plains of India extend for about 2,400 km from west to east. This is an impor

In January 2025, who was honoured with the Maharaja Hari Singh Award for administrative reforms in Jammu and Kashmir?

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Correct Answer: A. Manoj Sinha

Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, was honoured with the award for his contributions to administrative reforms.

Which Article of the Constitution of India prohibits Indian citizens from accepting any title from a foreign state?

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Correct Answer: D. Article 18

Article 18 of the Indian Constitution abolishes titles and prohibits citizens from accepting any title from a foreign state.

Which of the following is the highest point of the Satpura Range?

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Correct Answer: B. Dhupgarh

Dhupgarh (1,350 m) near Pachmarhi is the highest peak of the Satpura Range. This is an imp

According to Global Debt Report 2025, what is the projected sovereign bond issuance in OECD countries for 2025?

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Correct Answer: A. $10 trillion

Reports indicated that OECD sovereign bond issuance was projected to rise significantly, estimated around the $10-$11 trillion mark for the period.

In the 2024 Supreme Court case 'Aligarh Muslim University vs Naresh Agarwal (November 2024)', what did the majority of the Court hold regarding the minority status of educational institutions?

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Correct Answer: A. Institutions created before 1950 can still be considered minority institutions, even if...

The Supreme Court overruled the 1967 Azeez Basha judgment, holding that the mere fact that an institution was incorporated by a statute does not deprive it of its minority status.

What percentage of India's population lives in urban areas according to the 2011 Census?

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Correct Answer: C. 31.16%

According to the 2011 Census, 31.16% of India's population lives in urban areas.

Which of the following is the correct way to add a new slide in an MS PowerPoint 2019 presentation?

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Correct Answer: C. Go to the Home tab → Click New Slide

To add a new slide, you can go to the Home tab and click 'New Slide' or use the shortcut Ctrl + M.

Who among the following was the President of the Board of Control at the time of Charter renewal in 1793 in India?

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Correct Answer: B. Henry Dundas

Henry Dundas was the President of the Board of Control during the enactment of the Charter Act of 1793.

According to February 2025 data, how many Khelo India Athletes were included in India's Paris 2024 Olympics contingent?

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Correct Answer: D. 28

Approximately 28 Khelo India athletes were part of the Indian contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Who discovered the Maski Ashoka Inscription?

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Correct Answer: B. C Beadon

The Maski inscription was discovered by C. Beadon in 1915. It is significant because it mentions the name 'Ashoka'.

In which year did Francois Martin establish Pondicherry, which later emerged as the Headquarters of the French in India?

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Correct Answer: D. 1674

Francois Martin established Pondicherry in 1674, which became the seat of French power in India.

To which regional language's literature did Girish Karnad contribute most through his works?

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Correct Answer: D. Kannada

Girish Karnad was a renowned playwright and actor who primarily wrote in Kannada.

Which function key can be used with Alt to close the current application in Windows applications?

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Correct Answer: A. F4

Alt + F4 is the standard keyboard shortcut to close the currently active window or application in Windows.

Which statistical indicator is used to measure the depth of poverty by accounting for the extent to which individuals fall below the poverty line?

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Correct Answer: A. Poverty Gap Index

The Poverty Gap Index measures the depth of poverty by calculating the mean distance of the poor from the poverty line.

What is the significance of the NVS-02 satellite launched in 2025?

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Correct Answer: D. It will enhance India's regional navigation capabilities.

NVS-02 is a navigation satellite designed to augment the NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) series.

By how much did urban infrastructure investments increase from Fiscal Year 2019 to Fiscal Year 2023?

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Correct Answer: A. 5%

Reports indicate a steady but moderate increase in urban infrastructure spending, recorded around 5% during this period.

Which of the following forests are predominantly found in areas receiving annual rainfall between 100 cm and 200 cm in India?

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Correct Answer: A. Tropical deciduous forests

Tropical deciduous forests (monsoon forests) are found in areas with rainfall between 100 cm and 200 cm.

When working with text wrapping around an image in MS Word, which 'Layout Option' provides the most flexibility in precisely positioning the image relative to the text and other elements, ignoring the text flow?

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Correct Answer: C. Behind Text or In Front of Text

'In Front of Text' or 'Behind Text' removes the image from the text layer, allowing it to be moved freely without affecting the text flow.

The Singh Sabha movement is associated with which community?

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Correct Answer: B. Sikh

The Singh Sabha movement was a Sikh reform movement started in the late 19th century to rejuvenate Sikhism.

Who was the head of the Kayastha community?

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Correct Answer: B. Prathamakayastha

In ancient administrative terms, 'Prathamakayastha' referred to the chief scribe or head of the Kayastha community.

In March 2025, which national day or week emphasised industrial workplace safety?

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Correct Answer: D. National Safety Week

National Safety Week is observed in March (commencing March 4th) to enhance safety awareness, particularly in industrial sectors.

Which country held a presidential runoff election on 13 April 2025, resulting in the reelection of President Daniel Noboa?

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Correct Answer: A. Ecuador

Daniel Noboa was re-elected as the President of Ecuador in the 2025 elections. This is an

Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen because it?

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Correct Answer: D. Removes oxygen from the packaging

Nitrogen flushing displaces oxygen, preventing oxidation (rancidity) of fats and oils in food.

If you move text using 'Cut and Paste', where does the text go before being pasted in MS Office?

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Correct Answer: B. To the Clipboard

When you cut or copy text, it is temporarily stored in the Clipboard until you paste it.

What was the vote percentage and number of seats secured by the winning party in the 2024 Haryana Legislative Assembly elections?

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Correct Answer: A. 39.94% votes, 48 seats

In the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, the BJP won 48 seats with a vote share of approximately 39.94%.

How many naturally occurring elements did the periodic law originally reveal analogies among?

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Correct Answer: D. 94

There are 94 naturally occurring elements (from Hydrogen to Plutonium). The periodic law revealed analogies among these elements.

In India, what are municipalities primarily responsible for?

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Correct Answer: D. Administration of small cities or towns

Municipalities (Nagar Palikas) are responsible for the administration of smaller urban areas (cities or towns).

Which of the following statements about the Exercise KHANJAR-XII, conducted in March 2025 is/are correct? 1. The exercise was held in the Ladakh region. 2. The exercise was focused on Counter Terrorism and Special Forces operations. 3. The?

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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Exercise Khanjar is a joint Special Forces exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, typically focusing on high-altitude and counter-terrorism ops.

What is a major drawback of the parliamentary system in terms of governance stability?

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Correct Answer: A. Governments may collapse due to no-confidence motions or coalition disputes.

A major disadvantage is instability, as the government relies on a majority in the legislature and can fall if a no-confidence motion is passed.

The British used education as a tool to ______.?

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Correct Answer: C. strengthen colonial rule

While reform was a stated goal, the primary strategic use of education (e.g., Macaulay's Minute) was to create a class of anglicised Indians to serve the colonial administration.

According to the forest department and WWF-India, which tiger reserve recorded a rise in the population of greater one-horned rhinos, with the number climbing from 46 in 2023 to 51 in 2025?

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Correct Answer: A. Dudhwa National Park

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (Uttar Pradesh) has a successful rhino reintroduction programme.

Which two leaders co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris in February 2025?

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Correct Answer: D. Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi

The summit was co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Udyami Bharat, MUDRA Yojana, Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme, SFURTI and RAMP schemes are associated with the development of which sector?

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Correct Answer: B. Micro, small, medium enterprises

These schemes are specifically designed to support and promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda join to form the Ganga at _________.?

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Correct Answer: C. Devprayag

Devprayag is the confluence point of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, after which the river is known as the Ganga.