RRB NTPC — Set 3
40 questions
The Swadeshi Movement, launched to oppose the partition of Bengal and promote Indian goods, began in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1905
The Swadeshi Movement was officially proclaimed on August 7, 1905, at the Calcutta Town Hall to protest the Partition of Bengal.
In a multitasking operating system, what role does RAM primarily play when multiple applications are open simultaneously?
Correct Answer: B. It temporarily holds active program data and instructions to enable fast switching between tasks.
RAM (Random Access Memory) serves as high-speed, volatile storage that holds the data of currently active programs, allowing the CPU to access them quickly for multitasking.
In December 2024, PM Modi made a historic visit to which Gulf country, marking the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years?
Correct Answer: A. Kuwait
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kuwait in 2024. The last Indian PM to visit Kuwait was Indira Gandhi in 1981, making it the first visit in 43 years.
According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, how many Indians are estimated to have escaped multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21?
Correct Answer: B. 13.5 crore
According to the NITI Aayog report and Economic Survey data, approximately 13.5 crore Indians escaped multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21.
When using the 'Replace' function (Ctrl + H) in MS PowerPoint, which of the following options allows users to replace only whole words and not parts of words?
Correct Answer: C. Find whole words only
The 'Find whole words only' option ensures that the search operation matches complete words rather than substrings (e.g., finding 'the' but ignoring 'there').
Whom did Chandragupta II marry after defeating the Saka king?
Correct Answer: A. Kubernaga
Chandragupta II married the Naga princess Kubernaga. This matrimonial alliance was significant for strengthening the Gupta empire's position.
As per the NFHS-5 (2019-21), what is the approximate percentage of households in India with access to improved sanitation facilities?
Correct Answer: A. 70%
The National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) recorded that access to improved sanitation facilities in India improved to approximately 70.2%.
What is the purpose of pressing Alt + Tab on the keyboard of a computer system?
Correct Answer: A. Switches between open applications
Alt + Tab is a standard keyboard shortcut in Windows used to quickly switch between currently open application windows.
Which movement or idea is associated with the Wardha Scheme of Basic Education proposed in 1937?
Correct Answer: A. Nai Talim or Basic Education
The Wardha Scheme, proposed by Mahatma Gandhi in 1937, is associated with 'Nai Talim' (Basic Education), emphasizing learning through handicrafts and mother tongue.
What is the primary contributor to the sour taste in foods like lemons, vinegar and yoghurt?
Correct Answer: D. Acids
The sour taste in foods is primarily caused by acids. For example, lemons contain citric acid, vinegar contains acetic acid, and yoghurt contains lactic acid.
Which of the following is not a surrounding feature of the Thar Desert?
Correct Answer: B. Vindhya Hills
The Thar Desert is bounded by the Aravalli Range (southeast), Rann of Kachchh (south), and Indus plains (west). The Vindhya Hills are located in central India, far from the Thar boundaries.
In India, a city with a population of less than 10,000 and more than 5000 is classified as which type of class town?
Correct Answer: C. Class V
In the Census of India classification, towns with a population between 5,000 and 9,999 are categorized as Class V towns.
Which of the following Urban Local Government Bodies in India was discontinued after 1992?
Correct Answer: C. Notified Area Committee
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) provided for three types of municipalities: Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, and Municipal Corporation. Notified Area Committees are not recognized as a constitutional tier in this act.
Who is the current Chief Minister of Delhi as of March 2025, and from which constituency was he/she elected in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections?
Correct Answer: D. Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi
In the context of the 2025 elections, Arvind Kejriwal is the key figure associated with the New Delhi constituency for the Aam Aadmi Party.
Who administered the agrahara lands during the post-Gupta period?
Correct Answer: B. Brahmins
Agrahara lands were land grants given to Brahmins. The administration and management of these lands were typically in the hands of the Brahmin donees.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of subsistence farming?
Correct Answer: C. Use of high-end machinery
Subsistence farming is characterized by farming for own consumption using simple tools and family labour. The use of high-end, expensive machinery is a feature of commercial farming.
What is the main goal of the PM Gati Shakti initiative?
Correct Answer: B. Improve transportation and logistics
PM Gati Shakti is a National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity aimed at reducing logistics costs and improving the infrastructure connectivity of the country.
Which among the following significant changes was introduced in the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?
Correct Answer: A. Mandating representation of at least two Muslim women on Waqf Boards
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill introduced provisions to broaden the composition of Waqf boards, mandating the inclusion of two Muslim women and two non-Muslim members.
Consider a hierarchical file system. If a user attempts to delete a non-empty directory using a standard 'delete directory' command without any recursive options, what is the most likely outcome?
Correct Answer: D. The operating system will return an error indicating that the directory is not empty.
In most command-line interfaces (like Linux rmdir or DOS rd), trying to delete a directory that contains files without a recursive flag results in an error stating the directory is not empty.
Free legal aid is part of which part of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. Directive Principles
Free legal aid is provided under Article 39A, which is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) of the Indian Constitution.
Under the Digital Agriculture Mission launched in 2024, which of the following is/are among the foundational registries of AgriStack? 1. Farmers’ Registry 2. Village Panchayat Audit Database 3. Crop Sown Registry?
Correct Answer: D. 1 and 3 only
The correct answer is '1 and 3 only', 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.
Who among the following was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in July 2024?
Correct Answer: A. Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, was awarded the Olympic Order by the IOC in 2024 for his contribution to the Olympic movement.
Which of the following best explains why uracil is used in RNA instead of thymine?
Correct Answer: D. Uracil is energetically cheaper to synthesise.
Uracil is energetically less expensive for the cell to produce than Thymine. Since RNA is short-lived compared to DNA, the stability provided by Thymine (via methylation) is less critical.
How much international bandwidth does Airtel's 2Africa Pearls 2025 undersea cable landing system add?
Correct Answer: A. Over 200 terabits per second
The 2Africa cable system is one of the largest subsea projects, and Airtel's landing is expected to significantly boost India's capacity, adding over 180-200 Tbps of capacity.
In which city of India was the Arctic Circle India Forum held on 3-4 May 2025?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
International forums of this magnitude involving diplomatic and scientific discussions, like the Arctic Circle India Forum, are typically hosted in New Delhi.
Who among the following has been appointed as the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation in January 2025?
Correct Answer: C. Dr. V Narayanan
Dr. V Narayanan, a distinguished scientist and Director of LPSC, is a leading figure for top ISRO leadership positions in this timeline.
Which initiative was launched on 25 September 2014 to facilitate investment, foster innovation, build best in class infrastructure and make India a hub for manufacturing, design and innovation?
Correct Answer: A. Make in India initiative
The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2014, to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub.
When and where is the second part of the Fifth Session (INC-5.2) of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on plastic pollution scheduled to take place?
Correct Answer: C. August 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland
Following the sessions in Busan, the continuation of the negotiations (INC-5.2) regarding the Global Plastics Treaty is associated with the UN hub in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the Gram Sabha in the context of the Panchayati Raj system in India?
Correct Answer: C. The deliberative assembly of all eligible village residents
The Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all persons whose names are included in the electoral rolls for the Panchayat at the village level. It is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system.
What is the difference between dragging text with the mouse (left-click) and Ctrl + dragging text in MS Word 365?
Correct Answer: B. Dragging moves the text; Ctrl + dragging copies it.
In Microsoft Word, a standard drag-and-drop operation moves the text to the new location. Holding 'Ctrl' while dragging creates a copy of the text at the new location.
In India, which of the following is a groundwater-based irrigation source?
Correct Answer: D. Open-well
Open-wells tap into subterranean aquifers and are a traditional source of groundwater irrigation. Ponds, tanks, and canals are surface water sources.
What is the primary function of a Notified Area Committee in India?
Correct Answer: D. Manage developing towns due to get a municipality status
A Notified Area Committee is set up for two types of areas: fast-developing towns due to industrialization or towns not yet developed enough to meet all conditions for a municipality.
Who among the following has been appointed as the Comptroller General of India in November 2024?
Correct Answer: C. K Sanjay Murthy
K. Sanjay Murthy was appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in November 2024, succeeding G.C. Murmu.
What does OCI stand for in the context of Indian citizenship?
Correct Answer: C. Overseas Citizen of India
OCI stands for 'Overseas Citizen of India'. It is an immigration status permitting a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in India indefinitely.
What is the purpose of the ‘One Nation, One Permit’ scheme proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways?
Correct Answer: C. Ease of transport for inter-state freight vehicles
The 'One Nation, One Permit' scheme (All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules) aims to facilitate seamless movement of tourist and freight vehicles across state borders.
Which Indian English poet’s first poetry collection titled 'The Striders', published in 1966, received a Poetry Book recommendation?
Correct Answer: A. AK Ramanujan
A.K. Ramanujan's first collection of poems, 'The Striders', was published in 1966 and established him as a significant voice in Indian English literature.
Which leader presided over the 1929 Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress, where the resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' was passed?
Correct Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the historic 1929 Lahore Session where the resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) was adopted.
Who among the following won the 2024 Booker Prize, and what is the title of the winning novel?
Correct Answer: B. Samantha Harvey – Orbital
Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel 'Orbital', a story set aboard the International Space Station.
What is the title of the first poetry collection by Nissim Ezekiel, one of the most celebrated poets in Indian English Literature?
Correct Answer: D. A Time of Change
Nissim Ezekiel's first book of poetry, titled 'A Time to Change', was published in 1952 in London.
Which kitchen process is an example of osmosis?
Correct Answer: A. Placing raw mango in a concentrated salt solution
Placing raw mango in salt solution causes water to move out of the mango cells into the salty solution through the semi-permeable membrane, a process called exosmosis.