RRB NTPC — Set 8
35 questions
Which of the following components is/are NOT a part of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
Correct Answer: B. Graphic Card
The Graphic Card (GPU) is a separate component used for rendering images. The CPU consists of the Control Unit (CU), Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), and Registers.
The total length of the Northern Plain of India from west to east is approximately ______.?
Correct Answer: D. 2400 km
The total length of the Northern Plain of India from west to east is approximately 2400 km. This 2400 km stretch covers Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. The Northern Plain extends about 2400 km from the Sutlej basin in the west to the Brahmaputra valley in the east. The 2400 km long Northern Plains are formed by the alluvial deposits of the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems.
Who among the following won the men’s singles title at the Indian Open 2025 Professional Squash Association (PSA) Copper event?
Correct Answer: A. Abhay Singh
Indian squash player Abhay Singh won the men's singles title at the Indian Open 2025 PSA Copper event.
Which of the following is the keyboard shortcut to save an MS Excel workbook?
Correct Answer: C. Ctrl + S
Ctrl + S is the standard keyboard shortcut used to save the current workbook in MS Excel.
The exchange rate system was reformed to reflect market conditions. What type of exchange rate regime did India adopt post-1991?
Correct Answer: B. Managed floating exchange rate
Post-1991 reforms, India adopted the Liberalised Exchange Rate Management System (LERMS), which acts as a Managed Floating Exchange Rate system.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct with reference to the distribution of elements in the periodic table?
Correct Answer: C. Metalloids are scattered randomly throughout the table.
Metalloids are not scattered randomly; they are found along a 'zig-zag' line that separates metals from non-metals (e.g., Boron, Silicon, Germanium).
In March 2025, India's Parliament passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025. What was the primary objective of this legislation?
Correct Answer: D. To modernise the 169 years old shipping law
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025 replaced the archaic Bills of Lading Act, 1856, to modernize shipping laws and accommodate digital trade documents.
Which of the following best describes the impact of human genome sequencing?
Correct Answer: A. It initiated a new scientific domain.
Human genome sequencing marked the beginning of a new scientific era in genomics, enabling personalized medicine and advanced genetic research.
What is the primary advantage of using a Directory Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure for file systems compared to a simple tree structure?
Correct Answer: A. DAGs enable the creation of hard links, allowing a single file to have multiple directory entries.
Acyclic Graph Directories allow shared subdirectories and files (aliasing/hard links), meaning the same file can exist in multiple parent directories.
How many functional items are listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution for Panchayats?
Correct Answer: D. 29
The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 73rd Amendment, contains 29 functional items for Panchayats.
Which Indian freedom fighter was one of the first to openly support Marxist and communist ideologies, and played a pioneering role in the labour movement and the formation of the Communist Party of India?
Correct Answer: D. M N Roy
M.N. Roy was a radical activist and political theorist who founded the Communist Party of India (Tashkent group) and was a pioneer of the communist movement in India.
Considering the fundamental operations of a computer, what is the immediate effect of pressing the Tab key within a command-line interface (CLI) or terminal?
Correct Answer: C. It attempts to auto-complete the currently typed command or filename.
In most Command Line Interfaces (CLI), pressing the Tab key triggers the 'Tab Completion' feature, which auto-completes commands or file paths.
The tripartite struggle for Kannauj was among the?
Correct Answer: B. Palas, Gurjara-Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas
The Tripartite Struggle for control over Kannauj (a symbol of sovereignty) involved the Palas, Gurjara-Pratiharas, and Rashtrakutas.
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to insert a new slide in PowerPoint 2019?
Correct Answer: B. Ctrl + M
Ctrl + M is the shortcut to insert a new slide. Ctrl + N opens a new presentation.
The NK Singh Committee, which was formed in 2016, was associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Reviewing the FRBM Act, 2003
The N.K. Singh Committee was constituted to review the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003.
Which of the following is the largest Peninsular river?
Correct Answer: B. Godavari
The Godavari is the largest river system in Peninsular India and is often referred to as the 'Dakshin Ganga'.
The Milindapanho is a?
Correct Answer: C. Buddhist philosophical text
The Milindapanho ('Questions of Milinda') is a famous Buddhist text recording a dialogue between the Indo-Greek King Menander I (Milinda) and the Buddhist sage Nagasena.
In modern motherboards, which component is directly connected to the CPU to facilitate high-speed communication?
Correct Answer: A. Northbridge
The Northbridge (Host Bridge) connects the CPU to high-speed components like RAM and the PCIe graphics slot.
As of April 2025, how many languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. 22
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution currently lists 22 official languages.
The channel between Minicoy and the Maldives is known as the?
Correct Answer: B. Eight Degree Channel
The Eight Degree Channel separates the island of Minicoy (India) from the Maldives.
Which action best describes the effect of applying bullets or numbering to a selection of text in MS Word?
Correct Answer: A. It converts the selected text into a structured list with symbols or numbers for better...
Applying bullets or numbering formats text into a list, making items easier to read and organized.
What major power did the 74th Amendment Act, 1992, provide to Urban Local Bodies?
Correct Answer: A. Constitutional outline for governance
The 74th Amendment Act granted Constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities) and provided a framework for their governance.
Which airport was named the World's Best Airport in 2025 by Skytrax?
Correct Answer: A. Hamad International Airport
Hamad International Airport (Doha) was named the World's Best Airport by Skytrax in 2025.
Which of the following materials has been mainly used for building the Jahangiri Mahal in Agra Fort?
Correct Answer: C. Red sandstone
The Jahangiri Mahal in Agra Fort was built by Akbar using Red Sandstone. This is an import
In January 2025, Libia Lobo Sardesai was honoured with the Padma Shri for her historical contributions. What role did she play in Indian history?
Correct Answer: A. Goa’s liberation movement activist
Libia Lobo Sardesai was a key figure in the Goa Liberation Movement, known for running the clandestine radio station 'Voz de Liberdade'.
Enzyme cofactors such as NAD⁺ function mainly by?
Correct Answer: C. lowering the activation energy by stabilising the transition state
Cofactors like NAD+ assist enzymes in catalysis by accepting/donating electrons or atoms, helping to lower activation energy and stabilize the transition state.
The evidence of the earliest cotton cultivation in the Indus valley is found at which site?
Correct Answer: B. Mehrgarh
The earliest evidence of cotton cultivation was found at Mehrgarh (a precursor to the Indus Valley Civilization).
Which organisation collaborated with ISRO in developing the Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201 microprocessors?
Correct Answer: B. Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh
ISRO collaborated with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh to develop these indigenous microprocessors.
Green Revolution technologies heavily relied on inputs and were scale-sensitive. Why did small and marginal farmers face challenges in adopting Green Revolution technologies?
Correct Answer: B. High input costs and credit inaccessibility
The Green Revolution required expensive inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery), making it difficult for small farmers with limited credit access to adopt.
In April 2025, India's trade deficit with which country widened to a record $99.2 billion?
Correct Answer: B. China
India's trade deficit with China has been widening significantly due to heavy reliance on imports of electronics and machinery.
What was the main issue debated during the 1905 Banaras Session of the INC, right after the announcement of Bengal’s partition?
Correct Answer: C. Use of Swadeshi and Boycott
The 1905 Banaras Session (presided by G.K. Gokhale) debated the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi and Boycott movement against the Partition of Bengal.
‘Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin’ was written by?
Correct Answer: B. Rammohan Roy
'Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin' (A Gift to Monotheists) was the first tract written by Raja Rammohan Roy in 1803.
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway is built to decongest traffic in _____.?
Correct Answer: A. Delhi
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway (KGP Expressway) was built to decongest Delhi by diverting traffic not destined for the capital.
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides directives to the state for taking steps to raise the standard of living?
Correct Answer: D. Article 47
Article 47 directs the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and to improve public health.
What was the breakdown of India's medals in the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025?
Correct Answer: D. 12 gold, 10 silver, 11 bronze
India won a total of 33 medals (12 Gold, 10 Silver, 11 Bronze) at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025.