RRB NTPC — Set 5
40 questions
The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea was written in the?
Correct Answer: A. 1st century AD
The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is a Greco-Roman periplus (logbook) written in the mid-1st century AD, describing navigation and trading opportunities from Roman Egyptian ports.
In Windows XP, which component provides a graphical interface for users to open and access software programs and applications?
Correct Answer: C. Start Menu
The Start Menu is the central launching point for computer programs and performing other tasks in Windows XP and subsequent versions.
Where was the 2024 Regional World Children's Day commemorated by UNICEF from 15 to 17 November?
Correct Answer: D. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The 2024 Regional World Children’s Day celebrations were hosted in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, focusing on children's rights in the region.
What happens when you press Ctrl + S while working on a document in computer system?
Correct Answer: D. Saves the current document
Ctrl + S is the standard keyboard shortcut used to save the current document or file in most computer applications.
Which of the following ports is located in West Coastal Plain?
Correct Answer: D. Mangalore
Mangalore (New Mangalore Port) is a major port located in Karnataka on the West Coast of India. Visakhapatnam, Paradip, and Kolkata are on the East Coast.
Which of the following statements regarding the 2024 Delhi Assembly elections are correct? 1. The candidate who won the election with the largest margin belongs to BJP. 2. Parvesh Verma defeated Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi Assembly?
Correct Answer: A. Only 2 and 3
The correct answer is 'Only 2 and 3', 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.
Which reformer gave the slogan 'One God, One Caste'?
Correct Answer: A. Narayana Guru
Sree Narayana Guru, a social reformer from Kerala, gave the famous slogan 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for All Men' (Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu).
Which of the following is NOT a dimension measured by the Gender Inequality Index (GII)?
Correct Answer: B. Access to clean drinking water
The Gender Inequality Index (GII) measures gender inequalities in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and labour market participation. It does not measure access to clean drinking water.
Under what circumstance can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha before its normal term expires?
Correct Answer: C. On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the completion of its term on the advice of the Prime Minister (Council of Ministers).
Which country took over the presidency of the G7 in January 2025?
Correct Answer: C. Canada
Canada assumed the presidency of the G7 (Group of Seven) in January 2025, succeeding Italy.
The famous 'Trimurti' sculpture is present in which of the following caves?
Correct Answer: C. Elephanta caves
The 'Trimurti' (Sadashiva), representing the three aspects of Lord Shiva (Creator, Preserver, and Destroyer), is the most prominent sculpture in the Elephanta Caves.
The work 'Snowmelt Runoff Forecasting in Himalayan River Basin' has been taken up by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in association with _______.?
Correct Answer: B. National Remote Sensing Centre
The CWC has collaborated with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a part of ISRO, for snowmelt runoff forecasting using satellite data.
What happens to magnetic fields when a material becomes superconducting and experiences the Meissner effect?
Correct Answer: B. Magnetic fields are completely expelled from the interior of the material.
The Meissner effect is the expulsion of a magnetic field from a superconductor during its transition to the superconducting state.
In Windows OS, which of the following actions will permanently delete a file without sending it to the Recycle Bin?
Correct Answer: B. Press Shift + Delete
Pressing 'Shift + Delete' permanently deletes a file, bypassing the Recycle Bin.
Which Article of the Constitution of India prevents any child below the age of 14 years from being employed in the factory, mine or hazardous occupation?
Correct Answer: D. Article 24
Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine, or other hazardous activities.
Which bacterial disease is specifically confirmed by a serological method?
Correct Answer: D. Typhoid
Typhoid fever is classically confirmed by the Widal test, which is a serological method detecting antibodies against Salmonella typhi.
In March 2025, India launched 'Operation Brahma' in response to which event?
Correct Answer: C. A devastating earthquake in Myanmar
India launched 'Operation Brahma' to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar.
In October 2024, the Mediation Act, 2023 came into force. What is a key feature introduced by this legislation?
Correct Answer: D. It makes mediation compulsory for all civil and commercial disputes before court proceedings.
The Mediation Act, 2023, promotes mediation, especially institutional mediation, and mandates pre-litigation mediation in civil and commercial disputes.
In March 2025, which region was announced as the site for the world’s first high-altitude para sports centre to boost preparations for the 2028 Paralympics?
Correct Answer: D. Leh, Ladakh
Leh, Ladakh was announced as the site for the world's first high-altitude para sports centre to support para-athletes.
Which of the following was the final court of appeal for India under British rule?
Correct Answer: B. Privy Council in London
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London was the final court of appeal for India until the establishment of the Supreme Court of India.
The Palk Strait separates India from which of the following countries?
Correct Answer: B. Sri Lanka
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Jaffna District of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
Which version of Windows introduced the Start menu?
Correct Answer: B. Windows 95
The Start menu was first introduced in Windows 95, becoming a staple of the Microsoft Windows user interface.
Where was the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in January 2025?
Correct Answer: C. Davos, Switzerland
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is traditionally held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, in January.
In January 2025, which filmmaker received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award?
Correct Answer: D. Shyam Benegal
Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal was honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award in January 2025 for his contribution to cinema.
What is the temperature of the triple point of water on the Celsius scale?
Correct Answer: D. 0.01°C
The triple point of water (where solid, liquid, and gas coexist in equilibrium) is defined as exactly 273.16 K, which corresponds to 0.01°C.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 2025 reduced the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points with immediate effect to ____.?
Correct Answer: A. 6.25 per cent
The correct answer is '6.25 per cent', 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.
Which file format is used for saving MS PowerPoint templates?
Correct Answer: A. .potx
.potx is the file extension used for PowerPoint Templates in modern versions of Microsoft PowerPoint.
According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, what percentage of India's population is expected to reside in urban areas by 2030?
Correct Answer: A. 40%
Projections cited in economic surveys often estimate India's urban population to reach around 40% by 2030.
Harappan seals were made mostly from which of the following?
Correct Answer: A. Steatite
The majority of the seals found at Harappan sites were made of Steatite (soapstone), a soft metamorphic rock.
Co-operative societies are primarily accountable to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Co-operative Society Members
Co-operative societies are democratic organizations owned and controlled by their members, and thus are primarily accountable to their members.
According to NITI Aayog, what was the reduction in the Poverty Headcount Ratio in India from 2013-14 to 2022-23?
Correct Answer: C. From 29.17% to 11.28%
According to NITI Aayog's multidimensional poverty index discussion paper, the poverty headcount ratio declined from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23.
Which of these is the westernmost inhabited village in India?
Correct Answer: D. Ghuar Mota
Ghuar Mota in the Kutch district of Gujarat is considered the westernmost inhabited village in India.
The 'Drain of Wealth' theory, which highlighted the economic exploitation of India under British rule, was prominently advocated by whom?
Correct Answer: A. Dadabhai Naoroji
Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the 'Grand Old Man of India', propounded the 'Drain of Wealth' theory in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.
Where was the central celebration of Parakram Diwas, held in January 2025, to mark Subhas Chandra Bose's 128th birth anniversary?
Correct Answer: C. Barabati Fort, Cuttack, Odisha
The central celebration for Parakram Diwas 2025 was held at Barabati Fort in Cuttack, Odisha, the birthplace of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Which programme of the Indian Government uses Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) data for identifying beneficiaries?
Correct Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin
The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) uses data from the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 to identify eligible beneficiaries.
When were the Municipal Corporations of Calcutta and Bombay established?
Correct Answer: B. 1726
The Municipal Corporations of Calcutta and Bombay were established by the Royal Charter of 1726.
Samudrayaan, scheduled for 2026, involves which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Sending scientists 6,000 meters underwater
The Samudrayaan mission aims to send a three-person crew to a depth of 6,000 meters in a submersible (Matsya 6000) for deep-sea exploration.
'The Flying Apsara' painting is a masterpiece in which of the following caves?
Correct Answer: D. Ajanta
The 'Flying Apsara' is a famous fresco painting found in Cave 17 of the Ajanta Caves.
What is the region lying to the north of the Narmada River called?
Correct Answer: C. Central Highlands
The part of the Peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada River, covering a major area of the Malwa plateau, is known as the Central Highlands.
What type of majority is required to pass laws under Articles 2 and 3, as per Article 4(2) in Indian parliament?
Correct Answer: D. Simple majority
Article 4(2) states that laws made under Articles 2 (admission/establishment of new states) and 3 (alteration of areas/boundaries) are not considered amendments under Article 368 and can be passed by a simple majority.