RRB NTPC — Set 29
40 questions
Which of the following key centres of the 1857 Revolt was recaptured from the rebel forces in September 1857?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi
Delhi was recaptured by the British forces in September 1857 after a prolonged siege, marking a turning point in the suppression of the revolt.
What is the main advantage of saving an MS PowerPoint presentation as a .pdf file?
Correct Answer: B. It reduces file size and prevents unwanted editing.
Saving as a PDF locks the formatting, prevents accidental or unwanted editing, and typically reduces the file size for easier sharing.
Under the SVAMITVA scheme, which modern technology is used to map land ownership in rural India?
Correct Answer: D. Drone Surveying
SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) uses Drone Surveying technology to map land parcels in rural inhabited areas.
Uninterrupted and seamless chain of Input Tax Credit (ITC) is a mechanism to avoid cascading of taxes in which of the following taxes?
Correct Answer: D. GST
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is designed to provide a seamless flow of Input Tax Credit (ITC) to eliminate the cascading effect (tax on tax) across the supply chain.
In many Windows applications, pressing Alt + Spacebar typically invokes which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. The system menu for the current window (containing options like Move, Size, Minimize, Maximize,...
Alt + Spacebar opens the window management menu (System Menu) located at the top-left corner of the active window.
Which canal project plays a major role in irrigation in the Thar Desert?
Correct Answer: B. Indira Gandhi Canal
The Indira Gandhi Canal constitutes the main irrigation facility for the Thar Desert, transforming parts of it into agriculturally productive land.
Which characteristic of the CPU determines how many instructions it can process per second?
Correct Answer: D. Clock speed
Clock speed, measured in GHz, determines the number of cycles a CPU executes per second, directly influencing how many instructions it can process.
Rudradaman, who ruled in the middle of second century AD territories of Mathura and Gujarat belonged to which dynasty?
Correct Answer: B. Shaka
Rudradaman I was the greatest ruler of the Shaka (Scythian) dynasty, known for his Junagadh rock inscription.
With reference to the 40th Amendment Act, 1976, which category of maritime zones came under the legislative jurisdiction of the Parliament?
Correct Answer: B. Territorial waters and EEZ
The 40th Amendment Act, 1976 empowered the Parliament to specify the limits of the territorial waters, the continental shelf, the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and other maritime zones of India.
Which global observance did UNESCO mark on 24 January 2025?
Correct Answer: D. International Day of Education
January 24 is celebrated annually as the International Day of Education, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly.
Who won Best Directorial Debut for 'Madgaon Express' at IIFA Awards, 2025?
Correct Answer: D. Kunal Kemmu
Actor Kunal Kemmu won the Best Directorial Debut award for his film 'Madgaon Express' at the IIFA Awards 2025.
Most of the Thar desert lies within India, spanning the states of _________.?
Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana
The Thar Desert spreads across northwestern India, covering major parts of Rajasthan and extending into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana.
The Chotanagpur Plateau is drained by which river system?
Correct Answer: C. Damodar
The Damodar River is the most significant river draining the Chotanagpur Plateau, which is rich in mineral resources.
In March 2025, what ranking did Deepti Sharma achieve in the ICC Women's all- rounders rankings?
Correct Answer: B. 3rd
Deepti Sharma achieved the 3rd rank in the ICC Women's T20I all-rounders rankings in March 2025.
Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the industrial use of freon?
Correct Answer: A. It is used in refrigeration and aerosol production.
Freons (chlorofluorocarbons) are widely used as refrigerants in air conditioners and fridges, and as propellants in aerosol sprays.
What is the function of subsidiary cells?
Correct Answer: C. Support of guard cells in stomatal function
Subsidiary cells are specialized epidermal cells that surround the guard cells and support them in the opening and closing of stomata.
On 4 April 2025, which bank of India has launched a verified WhatsApp channel for Financial Updates?
Correct Answer: A. State Bank of India
State Bank of India (SBI) launched a verified WhatsApp channel to provide customers with financial updates and banking services.
In the context of managing multiple open applications within a graphical operatingsystem, what is the typical behaviour initiated by pressing Ctrl + Tab?
Correct Answer: A. It cycles through the open windows or tabs of the currently active application.
Ctrl + Tab is universally used to switch between tabs within the same application window (e.g., in browsers like Chrome or Edge).
What kind of architectural style is seen in the shikharas of the Jageshwar temple complexes in Uttarakhand, India?
Correct Answer: D. Curvilinear shikharas
The Jageshwar temples feature the Nagara style of architecture, characterized by curvilinear shikharas (spires).
Who among the following was NOT a Mauryan ruler?
Correct Answer: B. Pushyamitra
Pushyamitra was not a Mauryan ruler; he was the founder of the Shunga dynasty, who assassinated the last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha.
Which of the following sentences passed by a Sessions Judge requires mandatory confirmation by the High Court?
Correct Answer: D. Capital punishment
A death sentence (Capital punishment) passed by a Sessions Court must be confirmed by the High Court under Section 366 of the CrPC before it can be executed.
Which among the following contains a collection of eight poetic anthologies from ancient Tamil literature?
Correct Answer: A. Ettuttokai
Ettuttokai (Eight Anthologies) is a classical collection of ancient Tamil Sangam literature.
What is the NISAR satellite, launched in February 2025 and co-developed by ISRO and NASA, designed for?
Correct Answer: C. Earth observation and climate monitoring
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a low Earth orbit observatory designed for earth observation, monitoring ecosystem disturbances, ice-sheet collapse, and natural hazards.
The revolt of 1857 broke out on 10th May from which of the following places, when sepoys rose in rebellion and marched towards Delhi to restore Bahadur Shah II to the throne?
Correct Answer: B. Meerut
The Revolt of 1857 officially began in Meerut on May 10, 1857, from where the sepoys marched to Delhi.
According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which body functions as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system, ensuring broad-based community participation?
Correct Answer: A. Gram Sabha
The Gram Sabha, consisting of all registered voters in the village, is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system.
Which country ranked fourth in the Human Development Report 2025?
Correct Answer: D. Denmark
Denmark consistently ranks among the top countries in the HDI. Among the given options, only Denmark fits the profile of a top-ranking nation.
Which country did PM Narendra Modi visit in March 2025 to attend its 57th National Day celebrations?
Correct Answer: A. Mauritius
Mauritius celebrates its National Day on March 12. It gained independence in 1968, making 2025 its 57th anniversary.
India adopted a policy of Import Substitution Industrialisation (ISI) after independence. Which of the following was a common limitation faced by ISI-led strategy by the 1980s?
Correct Answer: B. Technological backwardness
The protectionist nature of ISI led to a lack of competition, which resulted in technological backwardness and inefficiency in domestic industries by the 1980s.
Since December 2022, the functions of the National Anti-Profiteering Authority established in association with GST reforms have been transferred to which body in India?
Correct Answer: A. Competition Commission
The government transferred the mandate of the National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) effective December 2022.
Which element on the Windows 11 desktop allows users to quickly access multiple open windows and virtual desktops?
Correct Answer: D. Task View
The 'Task View' button on the taskbar in Windows 11 allows users to see all open windows and manage virtual desktops.
Which of these agricultural regions is best known for rice-wheat cropping system?
Correct Answer: B. Indo-Gangetic Plains
The Indo-Gangetic Plains, particularly Punjab, Haryana, and Western UP, are the heartland of the Rice-Wheat cropping system in India.
How many religious communities are covered under the 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act?
Correct Answer: D. 6
The CAA 2019 covers 6 communities: Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians.
At Aero India 2025, the DRDO unveiled a new technology to enhance aircraft launch capabilities for the Indian Navy. What is this technology called?
Correct Answer: A. Electro-Magnetic Launch System (EMLS)
DRDO has been developing the Electro-Magnetic Launch System (EMLS) to replace steam catapults for future Indian aircraft carriers.
The Mahalwari system was prevalent in certain regions of northern and central India. From whom was the land revenue collected under the Mahalwari system?
Correct Answer: A. Village head
Under the Mahalwari system, the revenue settlement was made with the village community as a whole, and the Village Headman (Lambardar) collected it.
_____ recorded the highest population density in 2011, as per the 2011 Census of India.?
Correct Answer: B. North East Delhi
According to Census 2011, North East Delhi district had the highest population density (37,346 persons per sq. km) in India.
A gas stove flame burns blue because of?
Correct Answer: D. Complete combustion of fuel
A blue flame indicates complete combustion of the fuel due to sufficient oxygen supply.
In February 2025, an avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation camp in which location, resulting in eight fatalities?
Correct Answer: A. Leh, Ladakh
Avalanche incidents are common in the high-altitude regions of Ladakh where BRO operates. The incident occurred near Leh.
Who among the following did Pankaj Advani defeat in the final of the 2025 Asian Snooker Championship?
Correct Answer: A. Amir Sarkosh
Pankaj Advani, India's cue sports ace, often faces Iran's Amir Sarkosh in Asian finals.
What were ‘privy purses’?
Correct Answer: D. Pensions paid to the princes after integration
Pensions paid to the princes after integration 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 Pensions paid to the princes after integration and related topics will help candidates score well in the GK section. Regular revision of such key facts is highly recommended for exam preparation.
When was municipal governance first introduced in British India?
Correct Answer: A. 1687
Municipal governance was first introduced in India with the formation of the Madras Municipal Corporation in 1687.