RRB NTPC — Set 30
40 questions
The Rashtrakutas dominated which part of India after the Guptas?
Correct Answer: A. Deccan
The Rashtrakutas rose to power in the Deccan region (modern-day Maharashtra and Karnataka) between the 8th and 10th centuries.
Which of the following devices can function as both input and output devices?
Correct Answer: A. Touch Screen
A Touch Screen allows users to input data by touching the screen and also displays output, making it an input/output device.
Which Hindustani music style has originated from the folk songs of the camel-riders of North-West India?
Correct Answer: B. Tappa
Tappa is a form of Indian semi-classical vocal music which originated from the folk songs of the camel riders of Punjab.
In the context of computer memory hierarchy, which of the following statements regarding access speed and cost per bit is generally true as you move from registers towards secondary storage?
Correct Answer: A. Access speed decreases and cost per bit decreases
As you move down the hierarchy (Registers -> Cache -> RAM -> HDD), the speed decreases, and the cost per bit also decreases.
In February 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs extended the deadline for private companies to dematerialise their securities. What is the new deadline?
Correct Answer: B. 30 September 2025
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) extended the deadline for private companies (other than small companies) to dematerialise shares to September 30, 2025.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Part IV of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: D. Promotion of Hindi language as a medium of expression
Promotion of Hindi language is mentioned in Article 351 (Part XVII), not in Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy).
What significant financial commitment was agreed upon during the extended session of COP16 in Rome?
Correct Answer: D. 200 billion annually for biodiversity conservation
The conference reinforced the goal to mobilise at least $200 billion per year by 2030 for biodiversity-related funding.
According to the 2011 Census, which island in Lakshadweep has the smallest population?
Correct Answer: B. Bitra
Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in the Lakshadweep archipelago and has the lowest population.
Agro-forestry was conceived on the recommendation of which policy to promote plantation on farmlands?
Correct Answer: D. National Agro-forestry Policy, 2014
India became the first country to adopt a National Agroforestry Policy in 2014 to encourage tree plantation on farmlands.
Consider a computer system with a multi-core processor. What is the primary advantage of having multiple cores compared to a single-core processor with the same clock speed when executing multiple independent tasks simultaneously?
Correct Answer: C. Improved ability to handle and execute multiple separate processes concurrently
Multiple cores allow the processor to execute multiple instructions streams (threads or processes) at the exact same time (parallelism), improving multitasking.
What provision was sanctioned by the Charter Act of 1813?
Correct Answer: C. Introduction of western sciences
The Charter Act of 1813 allocated one lakh rupees annually for the promotion of education and the introduction of western sciences in India.
During the colonial period, India's industrial development was the result of British policies. Which of the following options best describes the nature of industrial development in India at the eve of independence?
Correct Answer: A. Limited industrial activity, mainly concentrated in a few cities like Calcutta and Bombay
British policies led to de-industrialization, limiting modern industrial growth to specific pockets like Calcutta (jute) and Bombay (cotton).
The Nizam of Hyderabad tried to project his rule as?
Correct Answer: C. a Muslim sovereignty in Deccan
The Nizam sought to maintain Hyderabad as an independent Muslim sovereignty in the Deccan, relying on the Razakars, despite the majority Hindu population.
According to the NITI Aayog's policy brief 'India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy' (2022), what is the projected size of the gig workforce in India by 2029-30?
Correct Answer: C. 23.5 million
NITI Aayog projects the gig workforce to expand to 23.5 million workers by 2029-30.
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
Correct Answer: B. Heraka Movement - West Bengal
The Heraka Movement (associated with Rani Gaidinliu) was a religious and political movement in Manipur and Nagaland, not West Bengal.
In which state is the shifting agriculture known as ‘Jhum’?
Correct Answer: D. Assam
Jhum (slash and burn) cultivation is the local name for shifting agriculture in North-Eastern states like Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.
In applications with multiple tabs (like browsers or MS Word), what does Ctrl + Tab do?
Correct Answer: C. Switches to the next tab
Switches to the next tab 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 Switches to the next tab and related topics will help candidates score well in the GK section. Regular revision of such key facts is highly recommended for exam preparation.
Under the reign of Islamic rulers, which among the following used to be a private building?
Correct Answer: D. Diwan-i-khas
The Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) was a chamber where the emperor received courtiers and state guests, as opposed to the Diwan-i-Aam (Public).
Which of the following authorities was strengthened in 2024 to enforce penalties and green clearances under India’s environmental regulations?
Correct Answer: D. Central Pollution Control Board
Recent amendments and rules have empowered the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and adjudicating officers to impose penalties for environmental violations.
Which of the following urban areas is identified as Million Plus Urban Agglomerations Cities as per Census of India 2001?
Correct Answer: C. Lucknow
Among the options, Lucknow is a major metropolis with a population exceeding one million (Million Plus UA).
Which material was used to make the famous 'Dancing Girl' statue that belonged to the Indus Valley Civilization?
Correct Answer: C. Bronze
The 'Dancing Girl' is a prehistoric bronze sculpture made in lost-wax casting about 2300–1750 BC in the Indus Valley Civilisation.
How many launches of the LVM-3 rocket are planned for the Chandrayaan-4 mission?
Correct Answer: A. Two
The Chandrayaan-4 mission, designed to return lunar samples, is planned to involve two separate launches using the LVM-3 rocket to stack modules in orbit.
In February 2025, five cheetahs were released into which national park of India?
Correct Answer: A. Kuno National Park
The Cheetah Reintroduction Project in India is primarily based in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhya Range?
Correct Answer: B. Malwa
The Malwa Plateau is bounded by the Aravali Range in the west and the Vindhya Range in the south.
In the balanced reaction 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃, what is the mole ratio of aluminium to aluminium chloride?
Correct Answer: B. 2 : 2
The coefficients in the balanced equation represent the mole ratio. For 2 moles of Al, 2 moles of AlCl₃ are produced. The ratio is 2:2 (or 1:1).
What is India's Human Development Index (HDI) value in the 2025 Human Development Index Report?
Correct Answer: C. 0.690
Based on improving trends from the 2023-2024 report (0.644), projections for 2025 reports often estimate the HDI crossing towards 0.690 (Medium Human Development).
Who has the authority to make laws for multi-state co-operative societies?
Correct Answer: D. Parliament
Cooperative societies with objects not confined to one State (Multi-State) fall under the legislative jurisdiction of the Parliament (Entry 44, Union List context).
In its advisory capacity, the Union Cabinet’s advice to the President of India is considered?
Correct Answer: B. binding to the President
Under Article 74, the President shall act in accordance with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers (Cabinet), making it binding.
Which of the following is an example of an input device that allows users to interact with a computer by typing text?
Correct Answer: B. Keyboard
A keyboard is the primary text input device for computers. This is an important fact for c
What is the primary reason that roughage is included in a balanced human diet?
Correct Answer: B. It aids digestion and prevents constipation.
Roughage (dietary fiber) adds bulk to the diet, helping food pass through the stomach and intestines, thus aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
Which of the following modern physicist closely examined Newtonian mechanics’ foundations?
Correct Answer: B. Ernst Mach
Ernst Mach was a critic of Newton's theories of space and time. His ideas (Mach's Principle) significantly influenced Einstein.
What is another name for the Great Himalayan range?
Correct Answer: B. Inner Himalayas
The Great Himalayas are also known as the Inner Himalayas or Himadri. This is an important
Under which List of the Indian Constitution are co-operative societies classified?
Correct Answer: B. State List
'Co-operative Societies' is a subject enumerated in Entry 32 of List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
In January 2025, National Youth Day was celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of which Indian leader?
Correct Answer: C. Swami Vivekananda
National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Which of the following changes was introduced in 2024 under the Companies Act amendments to enhance corporate social responsibility (CSR) transparency in India?
Correct Answer: A. Mandatory quarterly CSR reporting accompanied by independent audits
Recent regulatory shifts focus on stricter compliance, impact assessment, and independent audits/reporting to ensure transparency in CSR funds utilisation.
Which of the following statements regarding the Industrial Sector in India is/are correct? 1. According to National Manufacturing Policy 2011, every job created in the manufacturing sector creates two-three additional jobs in related?
Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
All three statements correctly reflect the economic principles and policy goals associated with India's industrial sector and the National Manufacturing Policy.
Which of the following options best describes the principle of 'collective executive responsibility' as applicable to the Council of Ministers in India?
Correct Answer: C. All ministers share full responsibility for government decisions.
Article 75(3) states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People, meaning they sink or swim together.
Where was the 2024 International Conference of NGOs organised by UNESCO held?
Correct Answer: A. Paris, France
The conference was held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. This is an important
On 24 January 2025, which day was celebrated to promote girls’ rights and welfare in India?
Correct Answer: D. National Girl Child Day
National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24th. This is an impo
In March 2025, which anniversary of National Defence Day was observed to honour the sacrifices of India’s armed forces?
Correct Answer: B. 60th Anniversary
The 60th anniversary generally aligns with the commemoration of the 1965 war victories often cited in current exam contexts.