RRB NTPC — Set 27

Q: Which of the following is NOT a physiographic subdivision of the Northern Plains of India?

Vindhyan Plateau. The Northern Plains consist of Bhabar, Tarai, Bhangar, and Khadar. The Vindhyan Plateau is part of the Peninsular Plateau, not the Northern Plains.

Q: Which Article of the Constitution of India states about the directive for the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people?

Article 38. Article 38 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people.

Q: Who signed the Poona Pact of 1932 on behalf of Mahatma Gandhi, as he was imprisoned at the time?

Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya signed the Poona Pact on behalf of Mahatma Gandhi, who was in Yerwada Jail, with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Q: In which year did the government notify the New Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) Policy for Atma Nirbhar Bharat, that provides overall guidance on strategic disinvestment, and intends to minimise the presence of Government in PSEs across all?

2021. The New PSE Policy for Atmanirbhar Bharat was notified in February 2021 to minimize government presence in PSEs.

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Which of the following is NOT a physiographic subdivision of the Northern Plains of India?

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Correct Answer: D. Vindhyan Plateau

The Northern Plains consist of Bhabar, Tarai, Bhangar, and Khadar. The Vindhyan Plateau is part of the Peninsular Plateau, not the Northern Plains.

Which Article of the Constitution of India states about the directive for the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people?

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Correct Answer: C. Article 38

Article 38 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people.

Which of the following statements about primary and secondary memory is correct in a computer system?

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Correct Answer: C. Primary memory is faster but has lower storage capacity, while secondary memory is slower but...

Primary memory (RAM) is faster with smaller capacity, while secondary memory (HDD/SSD) provides large, non-volatile storage capacity but is slower.

Who signed the Poona Pact of 1932 on behalf of Mahatma Gandhi, as he was imprisoned at the time?

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Correct Answer: B. Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya

Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya signed the Poona Pact on behalf of Mahatma Gandhi, who was in Yerwada Jail, with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

In which year did the government notify the New Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) Policy for Atma Nirbhar Bharat, that provides overall guidance on strategic disinvestment, and intends to minimise the presence of Government in PSEs across all?

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Correct Answer: B. 2021

The New PSE Policy for Atmanirbhar Bharat was notified in February 2021 to minimize government presence in PSEs.

Which of the following cities is located in a rain-shadow region in India?

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Correct Answer: C. Pune

Pune lies on the leeward side (rain-shadow area) of the Western Ghats, receiving significantly less rainfall compared to cities on the windward side like Mumbai.

Why is the discovery of penicillin considered revolutionary in medicine?

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Correct Answer: B. It began the antibiotic era.

The discovery of Penicillin by Alexander Fleming marked the beginning of the antibiotic era, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections.

What happens when you press F5 in MS PowerPoint 2019?

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Correct Answer: B. Starts the slide show from the beginning

Pressing F5 in Microsoft PowerPoint starts the slide show from the first slide. This is an

Lothal was important for _______ during the Indus Valley Civilization.?

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Correct Answer: A. maritime trade

Lothal, with its massive dockyard, was a vital center for maritime trade and commerce during the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the significant cause for the Revolt of 1857?

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Correct Answer: B. Policies of British favouring sati, female infanticide and widow re-marriage

The British did not favour Sati or infanticide; they legislated to abolish them. This interference in social customs was a cause of the revolt, but the statement 'Policies favouring sati' is factually incorrect as the policy was for abolition.

Which Indian state receives rainfall from both, the Southwest and Northeast monsoons?

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Correct Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from both the Southwest monsoon (in hilly western areas) and, more significantly, the Northeast monsoon.

Which element of the MS Excel interface displays the name of the currently active cell or the selected range of cells?

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Correct Answer: C. The Name Box

The Name Box, located to the left of the formula bar, displays the cell reference (or name) of the currently active cell.

Who headed the 1915 committee to examine the co-operative movement in India?

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Correct Answer: D. Sir Edward Maclagan

The Committee on Cooperation in India, appointed in 1914-1915, was headed by Sir Edward Maclagan.

Under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which of the following vehicle categories are NOT eligible for demand incentives?

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Correct Answer: B. Electric three-wheelers used for personal use

The PM E-DRIVE scheme typically provides incentives for commercial electric three-wheelers (e-rickshaws, e-carts) but generally excludes private/personal use electric three-wheelers.

In MS Word 2019, if you want to select an entire paragraph quickly, which of the following actions should you perform?

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Correct Answer: C. Triple-click on any word within the paragraph.

Triple-clicking anywhere within a paragraph in MS Word selects the entire paragraph.

Anaimudi, the highest peak in South India, is located at the tri-junction of which three hill ranges?

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Correct Answer: D. Annamalai Range, Cardamom Hills, Palani Hills

Anaimudi is located at the junction of the Annamalai Range, the Cardamom Hills, and the Palani Hills.

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) at which of the following time intervals?

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Correct Answer: A. Monthly

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released monthly by MoSPI. This is an importan

What kind of tools were mainly used by the Harappans?

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Correct Answer: B. Bronze tools

The Harappan Civilization belongs to the Bronze Age; hence, they mainly used tools made of bronze (an alloy of copper and tin) and stone.

The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) of an enzyme is defined as?

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Correct Answer: A. The substrate concentration at which the reaction rate is half of Vmax

The Michaelis constant (Km) is the substrate concentration at which the reaction rate is half of the maximum velocity (Vmax).

What was the category of India as per the Global Hunger Index score in 2024 that shows the severity of hunger in a country?

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Correct Answer: A. Serious

India's score in the Global Hunger Index typically places the severity of hunger in the 'Serious' category.

Who among the following will be the 25th Chief Justice of India in May 2025?

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Correct Answer: B. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

Justice B.R. Gavai is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in May 2025 (Note: The numbering '25th' in the question text appears to be a typo for a higher number, as the 2025 CJI will be the 52nd/53rd).

Where was the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) held in March 2025?

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Correct Answer: B. New Delhi, India

The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual flagship event of TERI, typically held in New Delhi.

How are the Himalayan ranges oriented in Arunachal Pradesh?

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Correct Answer: C. Northwest to southeast

The general strike of the Himalayas is Northwest to Southeast. In Arunachal Pradesh, they continue this trend before bending southward at the syntaxial bend.

Which of the following inaccurately describes the function of the 'Spill Range' feature introduced in newer versions of MS Excel?

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Correct Answer: C. It dynamically resizes a formula's output range when the formula returns multiple values.

The Spill feature allows dynamic array formulas to return multiple results that 'spill' into adjacent cells automatically.

Which group did iodine belong to in Mendeleev’s table?

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Correct Answer: B. Group VII

In Mendeleev's periodic table, Halogens like Iodine were placed in Group VII. This is an i

Per capita income is an indicator of economic development. What happened to India’s per capita income post 1991 economic reforms?

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Correct Answer: B. Rose significantly

Rose significantly is the correct answer to this question. This is an important fact from the General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus frequently tested in Indian competitive examinations such as SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, and state-level PSC exams. A thorough understanding of Rose significantly and related topics will help candidates score well in the GK section. Regular revision of such key facts is highly recommended for exam preparation.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary tones used in Vedic chanting?

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Correct Answer: D. Mandrata

The three accents (swaras) in Vedic chanting are Udatta (raised), Anudaatta (not raised), and Svarita (sounded). Mandrata is not one of the primary tones.

In the context of the Panchayati Raj system in India, what does the term 'Village Panchayat' refer to?

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Correct Answer: B. Local government at the village level

The Village Panchayat (Gram Panchayat) is the grassroots level of local self-government in the Panchayati Raj system.

What is the maximum percentage of reservation allowed for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under the 103rd Amendment Act, 2019?

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Correct Answer: D. 10%

The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act provides for a maximum of 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

Shekhar Kapur received the Padma Bhushan in 2025 for his work in which field?

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Correct Answer: D. Art

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur was awarded the Padma Bhushan in the field of Art (Cinema).

In which of the following Australian cities did the Indian External Affairs Minister inaugurate India's 4th consulate in November 2024?

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Correct Answer: B. Brisbane

India's 4th consulate in Australia was inaugurated in Brisbane in November 2024.

Where was the 14th edition of the India-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA-2025 conducted?

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Correct Answer: C. Visakhapatnam

Naval exercises like INDRA on the eastern seaboard are typically conducted off Visakhapatnam.

Which of the following statements about the Delhi High Court’s ruling on the ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ in November 2024 is correct?

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Correct Answer: C. The Court permitted the petitioner to approach online platforms and search engines to mask their...

Recent High Court rulings have increasingly recognized the Right to be Forgotten, allowing petitioners (especially in matrimonial or acquitted cases) to ask for their names to be masked or removed from search results.

Which city of India is set to establish India’s first Integrated Waste Management City- cum-Learning Centre by September 2025, aiming to create a garbage-free environment?

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Correct Answer: C. Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur is developing India's first Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre.

In the 1892 Indian Councils Act, the British government introduced certain reforms in response to Indian demands. Which of the following was a significant provision of this Act?

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Correct Answer: B. Provision for Indian representation in the Imperial Legislative Council

The 1892 Act increased the number of non-official members (Indians) in the Imperial and Provincial Legislative Councils, though the election was indirect.

'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra' in Ajmer was built in the period of which of the following dynasties?

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Correct Answer: A. Slave Dynasty

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra was commissioned by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Slave Dynasty, in 1192 CE.

What is the rank of India in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025 published by Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network International?

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Correct Answer: B. 10th

India maintained a high ranking in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, securing the 10th position.

What is the name of the organisation that collaborated with Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) to test India's first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission in 2025?

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Correct Answer: D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is the correct answer to this question. This is an important fact from the General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus frequently tested in Indian competitive examinations such as SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, and state-level PSC exams. A thorough understanding of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and related topics will help candidates score well in the GK section. Regular revision of such key facts is highly recommended for exam preparation.

Who among the following won the bronze medal in the men's individual recurve event at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1?

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Correct Answer: C. Dhiraj Bommadevara

Dhiraj Bommadevara is a leading Indian archer in the recurve category and is the likely winner in this context.

Which Article of the Constitution of India prohibits the State from discriminating against the use of wells, tanks and places of public entertainment?

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Correct Answer: A. Article 15

Article 15(2) of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth with regard to access to public places like wells and tanks.