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18 General Miscellaneous (Miscellaneous) questions asked in recent SSC and Railway exams, newest first, with exam, date & shift, answers and solutions.

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RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 7 May 2026 Shift 2 · Logical and general-reasoning GK

Q1. Which approach is crucial for empowering rural women, leading to community development?

  1. (a) Focussing solely on men's employment programmes
  2. (b) Promoting gender-specific vocational training and education
  3. (c) Restricting women's roles to traditional household duties
  4. (d) Limiting educational opportunities to urban centres
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Promoting gender-specific vocational training and education

Topic: Rural Women Empowerment & Community Development
Key Principles:
Women empowerment requires skill development and education access.
Gender-specific vocational training addresses unique needs and barriers.
Educated women contribute to family income, health, and child education.
Analysis of Options:
Option 1: Excludes women → No empowerment
Option 2: Provides skills & education → Enables economic independence
Option 3: Restricts roles → Limits potential
Option 4: Urban focus → Ignores rural women
Impact:Vocational training leads to self-employment, income generation,
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 27 March 2026 Shift 3 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q2. Salil’s salary is ₹18000 per month. He spends ₹5500 on house rent, ₹1500 on bills and the rest of the amount is his monthly savings. Find his savings (in ₹) in a year, if in the month of his birthday, he spent his complete monthly saving for birthday celebration.

  1. (a) 132000
  2. (b) 110000
  3. (c) 121000
  4. (d) 99000
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 121000

Given: Monthly salary = ₹18000
Expenses: Rent = ₹5500, Bills = ₹1500
Monthly savings = 18000 - 5500 - 1500 = ₹11000
In birthday month, complete savings spent (savings = 0)
Remaining 11 months: savings = 11 × 11000 = ₹121000
Total yearly savings = ₹121000
Answer: Option 3 → 121000
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 27 March 2026 Shift 3 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q3. In what duration (in years) will ₹9,000 fetch a simple interest of ₹720 at 4% per annum rate of interest?

  1. (a) 1
  2. (b) 4
  3. (c) 2
  4. (d) 3
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 2

Given: P = ₹9,000, SI = ₹720, R = 4%
Formula:SI =(P × R × T)/(100)
720 = (9,000 × 4 × T)/100
720 = 36,000T/100
720 = 360T
T = 720/360 = 2 years
Answer: Option 3 → 2
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 27 March 2026 Shift 3 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q4. Select the correct option.

  1. (a) The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other.
  2. (b) The diagonals of a square are equal and do not bisect each other.
  3. (c) The diagonals of a square are not equal and do not bisect each other.
  4. (d) The diagonals of a square are not equal and bisect each other.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other.

Properties of Square Diagonals:
In a square ABCD with side 'a':
Diagonal length = a√2 (both diagonals)
∴ Diagonals areequal
Diagonals intersect at center O
AO = OC and BO = OD
∴ Diagonalsbisect each other
Answer: Option 1 → The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 22 March 2026 Shift 3 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q5. Refer to the given letter, symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) K Y C K & A A C P N P Y M R B # + J $ & ^ (Right)
How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a letter?

  1. (a) Three
  2. (b) Four
  3. (c) One
  4. (d) Two
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) One

Given series: K Y C K & A A C P N P Y M R B # + J $ & ^
Condition:Symbol preceded by Symbol AND followed by Letter
Check each symbol:
& (pos 5): preceded by K (letter) ✗
# (pos 16): preceded by B (letter) ✗
+ (pos 17): preceded by # (symbol), followed by J (letter) ✓
$ (pos 19): preceded by J (letter) ✗
& (pos 20): preceded by $ (symbol), followed by ^ (symbol) ✗
^ (pos 21): preceded by & (symbol), no next element ✗
Only + satisfies both conditions
Answer: Option 3 → One
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 18 March 2026 Shift 3 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q6. Two trains, Train A and Train B, are running on parallel tracks in the same direction. Train A, which is 150 metres long, is moving at 72 km/ hr , while Train B, which is 120 metres long, is moving at 54 km/hr. How long will it take for Train A to completely overtake Train B?

  1. (a) 52 seconds
  2. (b) 58 seconds
  3. (c) 54 seconds
  4. (d) 50 seconds
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 54 seconds

Given: Train A length = 150 m, speed = 72 km/ hr
Train B length = 120 m, speed = 54 km/ hr
Relative speed = 72 - 54 = 18 km/ hr
Convert to m/s: 18 ×(5)/(18)= 5 m/s
Total distance to overtake = 150 + 120 = 270 m
Time = Distance/Speed =(270)/(5)= 54 seconds
Answer: Option 3 → 54 seconds
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 March 2026 Shift 1 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q7. In this question, a question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and decide the appropriate answer.
A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre . Who sits to the immediate right of C?
(I) D sits to the immediate left of F. C is the immediate neighbour of A and E.
(II) B sits second to the left of F. C sits second to the right of F.

  1. (a) Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not.
  2. (b) Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not.
  3. (c) Both statements I and II together (and not statement I alone or statement II alone) are sufficient to answer the question.
  4. (d) Both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

Analyzing Statement I:
D sits left of F. C is neighbor of A and E.
C has A and E on both sides, but their positions unclear.
Cannot determine who sits right of C. → Insufficient
Analyzing Statement II:
B sits 2nd left of F. C sits 2nd right of F.
If F is at position 1: C at position 3, B at position 5.
But position 2 (right of C) unknown. → Insufficient
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Combining Both Statements:
From II: C-2nd right of F, B-2nd left of F, D-left of F (from I).
Answer: Option 4 → Both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
RRB JE CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 February 2026 Shift 3 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q8. In what ratio must a fruit vendor mix two varieties of mangoes costing ₹60/kg and ₹68.40/kg, so that by selling the mixed variety of mangoes at ₹79.80/kg, he may gain 18.75%?

  1. (a) 7 : 3
  2. (b) 3 : 7
  3. (c) 1 : 6
  4. (d) 6 : 1
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 : 6

Let the two varieties cost₹60/kgand₹68.40/kg.
Required SP for 18.75% gain:
CP_(mix)=(SP)/(1+Gain)=(79.80)/(1+3/16)=(79.80)/(19/16)=67.20
Alligation:
Variety Difference from CP_(mix)6067.20-60=7.2068.4068.40-67.20=1.20
Mixing Ratio=1.20:7.20=1:6
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 2 · Mixed-subject questions

Q9. Match the government schemes with their correct objectives and choose the correct option:
[TABLE]
Government Schemes | Objectives
A. Dak Karmayogi | i . Infra monitoring
B. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) | ii. Capacity building for government personnel
C. Aadhaar-enabled Payment System ( AePS ) | iii. Aadhaar-based cashless banking
D. PRAGATI | iv. Financial inclusion through doorstep banking
[/TABLE]

  1. (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D- i
  2. (b) A-ii, B- i , C-iv, D-iii
  3. (c) A-iv, B-iii, C- i , D-ii
  4. (d) A- i , B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D- i

Correct Answer: A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D- i
A. Dak Karmayogi: ii. Capacity building for government personnel — it is a mission for building the capacity of civil servants through online training.
B. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB): iv. Financial inclusion through doorstep banking — IPPB uses India Post's network to bring banking services to people's doorsteps.
C. Aadhaar-enabled Payment System ( AePS ): iii. Aadhaar-based cashless banking — AePS enables banking transactions using Aadhaar authentication.
D. PRAGATI: i . Infra monitoring — PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) is a platform used by the PM to monitor infrastructure projects and grievances.
Correct matching: A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D- i .
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 2 · Mixed-subject questions

Q10. Which of the following initiative–objective pairings is correctly matched as per Government of India schemes?

  1. (a) UDAN – Road Safety
  2. (b) PM PRANAM – Fertilizer diversification
  3. (c) NBS – Airline support
  4. (d) NSWS – Social welfare
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) PM PRANAM – Fertilizer diversification

Correct Answer: PM PRANAM – Fertilizer diversification
PM PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) was launched to incentivize states to promote alternative fertilizers and reduce chemical fertilizer usage. Its objective is fertilizer diversification/reduction of chemical dependency.
Option 1 (UDAN – Road Safety): Incorrect. UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik ) is an affordable regional airline connectivity scheme.
Option 3 (NBS – Airline support): Incorrect. NBS (Nutrient Based Subsidy) is for fertilizer subsidies, not airlines.
Option 4 (NSWS – Social welfare): Incorrect. NSWS (National Single Window System) is for business approvals/clearances.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Other miscellaneous facts

Q11. As of May 2025, what is the total number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India?

  1. (a) 72,000
  2. (b) 70,683
  3. (c) 60,000
  4. (d) 65,300
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 70,683

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 3 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q12. On a circular path of 2742 m, Riya and Trisha start walking from the same point but in opposite directions at the speed of 4.6 m/s and X m/s, respectively. They will meet for the first time after 457 seconds. Find the value of X.

  1. (a) 2.2
  2. (b) 0.8
  3. (c) 1.1
  4. (d) 1.4
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1.4

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 17 June 2025 Shift 2 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q13. If 38% of a number is equal to(5)/(9)thof another number, what is the ratio of the first number to the second number?

  1. (a) 251 : 174
  2. (b) 250 : 171
  3. (c) 247 : 175
  4. (d) 246 : 169
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 250 : 171

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 17 June 2025 Shift 2 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q14. Find the area of a parallelogram, whose base is (3x − 5y + 4) m and height is (x − 5y) m.

  1. (a) (3x² − 25y² + 20xy + 4x − 20y) m²
  2. (b) (3x² + 25y² − 20xy + 4x − 20y) m²
  3. (c) (3x² − 25y² − 20xy − 4x − 20y) m²
  4. (d) (3x² + 25y² + 20xy + 4x − 20y) m²
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (3x² + 25y² − 20xy + 4x − 20y) m²

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 June 2025 Shift 2 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q15. P is a point outside a circle and is 17 cm away from its centre. A secant drawn from the point P intersects the circle at points A and B in such a way that PA = 8 cm and AB = 7 cm, where PB > PA. The radius of the circle is:

  1. (a) 15 cm
  2. (b) 12 cm
  3. (c) 13 cm
  4. (d) 14 cm
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 13 cm

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 10 June 2025 Shift 3 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q16. On selling a bed at ₹8,845, the value of gain is 25% more than the value of loss incurred on selling it at ₹1,987. In order to gain 20%, find the selling price (in ₹).

  1. (a) 6,039
  2. (b) 6,044
  3. (c) 6,042
  4. (d) 6,043
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 6,042

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 10 June 2025 Shift 2 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q17. C is the third proportional of 44 and B. If B is the sum of the first three even natural numbers, then find the value of C.
(Round off your answer to two decimal places)

  1. (a) 1.98
  2. (b) 4.58
  3. (c) 3.27
  4. (d) 0.98
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 3.27

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 5 June 2025 Shift 2 · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q18. One pipe can fill the tank in 10 minutes while another pipe can empty completely filled tank in 20 minutes. If both the pipes are operated together on empty tank, how long (in minutes) will it take to fill the tank completely?

  1. (a) 22
  2. (b) 23
  3. (c) 21
  4. (d) 20
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 20

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