RRB Group D 2025-26 18 August 2026 Shift 1 GK questions

Question 1

What major financial reform was initiated in the Union Budget 2026 to support small businesses in India?

Accepted Answer

SME Growth Fund with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore

Answer

Increasing GST rates for service providers

Answer

Launching export incentives for large corporations

Answer

Revising direct tax slabs for salaried employees

Question 2

The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, were held in which country?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Answer

Austria

Answer

France

Answer

Switzerland

Question 3

Who became the youngest swimmer to cross the 29-km Palk Strait stretch between Sri Lanka and India under “Mission Samandar” in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ishank Singh

Answer

Divyansh Patel

Answer

Aditya Verma

Answer

Aryan Sharma

Question 4

As reported in April 2026, which of the following regulatory authorities signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-India) to strengthen anti-money laundering efforts in the pension sector?

Accepted Answer

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

Answer

Securities and Exchange Board of India

Answer

Reserve Bank of India

Answer

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

Question 5

Which of the following initiatives, announced in the Union Budget 2026–27, is intended to transform India's sports ecosystem over the next decade?

Accepted Answer

Khelo India Mission

Answer

Sports Talent Nurturing

Answer

National Sports Excellence Programme

Answer

Youth Skilling Campaign

Question 6

The theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” is associated with which international observance celebrated in March 2026?

Accepted Answer

International Women’s Day

Answer

International Youth Day

Answer

World Social Justice Day

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International Day of the Girl Child

Question 7

In February 2026, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated new administrative complexes in New Delhi as part of the Central Vista redevelopment. What are the names of these complexes and which body do they house?

Accepted Answer

Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan; house PMO, Cabinet Secretariat, and key ministries

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Bharat Bhavan; houses only the Ministry of Defence

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Lok Kalyan Marg; houses the Prime Minister’s residence and office

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Swarna Mandir; houses the Ministry of Finance and RBI

Question 8

Which country recently joined the Maitri Research Station as part of India’s 45th Antarctic expedition, marking a significant milestone in scientific diplomacy?

Accepted Answer

United Arab Emirates

Answer

Oman

Answer

Qatar

Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 9

In April 2026, which protected area in Uttar Pradesh was officially designated as India's 99th Ramsar Site for wetland conservation?

Accepted Answer

Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary

Answer

Keoladeo National Park

Answer

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

Answer

Sultanpur National Park

Question 10

Which of the following authors wrote “The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru”, a book launched in February 2026 that explores the enduring influence of India’s spiritual and reformist traditions?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shashi Tharoor

Answer

Adi Shankaracharya

Answer

C. P. Radhakrishnan

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 11

Who had authored the book ‘The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker’ released by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in May 2026?

Accepted Answer

P. P. Sathyan

Answer

M. T. Vasudevan Nair

Answer

Shashi Tharoor

Answer

C. Radhakrishnan

Question 12

At the indoor athletics meet held in Liévin, France, in February 2026, which athlete broke the women’s indoor 800 metres world record, surpassing a mark that had stood since 2002?

Accepted Answer

Keely Hodgkinson

Answer

Roisin Willis

Answer

Georgia Hunter Bell

Answer

Audrey Werro

Question 13

Which government initiative was showcased alongside PRAGATI 2026 through displays of indigenous equipment?

Accepted Answer

Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Answer

Digital India

Answer

National Manufacturing Mission

Answer

Startup India

Question 14

According to the Economic Survey 2025–26 and World Bank assessment, India was ranked among the top five countries globally in which area among low- and middle-income economies?

Accepted Answer

Private investment in infrastructure

Answer

Gold production

Answer

Foreign tourist arrivals

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Agricultural export growth

Question 15

Which autonomous research institute under the Department of Atomic Energy had conducted the 2026 first-of-its-kind study analysing the impact of climate shocks such as erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and rising temperatures on poverty across 593 districts in 21 states of India?

Accepted Answer

National Institute of Science Education and Research

Answer

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Answer

National Environmental Research Institute

Answer

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

Question 16

Which ministry launched the free course “YUVA AI for ALL” under the IndiaAI Mission 2025 in November 2025?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer

Ministry of Science and Technology

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Ministry of Education

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Question 17

In May 2026, DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the TARA weapon system. What is the primary function of this indigenous system?

Accepted Answer

A modular range extension kit to convert unguided munitions into precision-guided weapons.

Answer

A new class of submarine-launched ballistic missile.

Answer

A hypersonic cruise missile for anti-ship operations.

Answer

An advanced drone for high-altitude surveillance.

Question 18

The "Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act, 2025," which became a major policy focus in the Union Budget 2026-27, primarily replaces which previous rural employment guarantee scheme?

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Answer

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Answer

National Rural Health Mission

Answer

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Question 19

In 2026, the Government of India promoted green hydrogen initiatives mainly to support which SDG?

Accepted Answer

SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy

Answer

SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

Answer

SDG 15 – Life on Land

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SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

Question 20

Which Indian state hosted the inaugural multinational military exercise PRAGATI in May 2026?

Accepted Answer

Meghalaya

Answer

Nagaland

Answer

Bihar

Answer

Assam

Question 21

Which of the following cell structures is mainly responsible for providing support and maintaining the shape of eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Cytoskeleton

Answer

Cell Sap

Answer

DNA

Answer

Nucleoid

Question 22

When the length of a wire is doubled while keeping material and area of cross-section constant, what happens to its resistance?

Accepted Answer

The resistance becomes twice as much

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The resistance becomes half

Answer

The resistance becomes four times as much

Answer

The resistance remains unchanged

Question 23

Which of the following best describes the motion of a car traveling at a constant speed around a circular track?

Accepted Answer

The car moves with uniform circular motion because its speed is constant, but its direction changes continuously.

Answer

The car moves with uniform motion as its velocity remains constant in both magnitude and direction.

Answer

The car experiences non-uniform motion because it moves along a curved path at constant speed.

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The car moves in a straight line at constant speed since its direction never changes.

Question 24

If peristaltic movements in the oesophagus were disrupted, what would most likely happen to the food after it is chewed and swallowed?

Accepted Answer

Food would not move efficiently to the stomach

Answer

Saliva would increase

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Starch would be broken down more quickly

Answer

Food would be digested faster

Question 25

The importance of valency in forming chemical formulae lies in:

Accepted Answer

Determining how atoms of elements combine with each other

Answer

Predicting the energy released during compound formation

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Measuring the reactivity rate of atoms in gaseous condition

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Identifying the molecular geometry using bonding angles only

Question 26

A factory manager is comparing two machines that perform the same task. Machine A takes more time to complete the task than Machine B. Based on the definition of power, which factor should the manager consider to determine which machine is more powerful?

Accepted Answer

The rate at which each machine does work

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The mass of each machine

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The amount of energy used by each machine

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The total work done by each machine

Question 27

A clinical botanist is required to identify a plant to its family. Which of the following taxonomic ranks is immediately higher than family in the classification hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Order

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Genus

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Cultivar

Answer

Species

Question 28

What is the main purpose of making urine in animals?

Accepted Answer

Remove harmful metabolic wastes

Answer

Digest and absorb food

Answer

Store energy for future use

Answer

Produce hormones

Question 29

Why do plants need a specialized transportation system for water and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Because diffusion alone is insufficient for large distances in tall plants

Answer

Because diffusion does not occur in plants

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Because plants have high energy needs like animals

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Because plants move and need rapid transport throughout the body

Question 30

Which group of organisms depends solely and directly on producers for food?

Accepted Answer

Herbivores

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Omnivores

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Carnivores

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Decomposers

Question 31

Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option:Assertion (A): Coal was formed from trees and plants buried under earth millions of years ago.Reason (R): Heat and pressure over time converted the remains of plants into coal.

Accepted Answer

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Answer

A is false, but R is true.

Answer

Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.

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A is true, but R is false.

Question 32

A wildlife reserve in the Western Ghats is losing forest cover rapidly. Which statement best explains why this region is a global conservation priority?

Accepted Answer

It is a biodiversity hotspot with many endemic species

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It is a dry desert ecosystem that has few species

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It is a vast region with only widely distributed species

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It is a crucial path used by migratory birds

Question 33

Which of the following is a correct property of a colloidal solution?

Accepted Answer

The particles scatter a beam of light.

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The solute can be separated by filtration.

Answer

The solute settles down after some time.

Answer

The solute particles are invisible under a microscope.

Question 34

In a generator, what would be the result if the coil is rotated at double the original speed in the same magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

The induced potential difference will be twice as large

Answer

The resistance of the coil will halve

Answer

The direction of current will reverse

Answer

The magnetic field strength will double

Question 35

A doctor is preparing a cast for a fractured arm. Why is Plaster of Paris preferred over cement or lime for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

It sets quickly and forms a hard, supportive mass

Answer

It is more colorful

Answer

It is heavier than cement

Answer

It produces heat when mixed with water

Question 36

A force of 7 N acts on an object, displacing it through 8 m in the direction of the force. What is the work done?

Accepted Answer

56 J

Answer

15 J

Answer

1 J

Answer

27 J

Question 37

Why do oxidation and reduction reactions always occur together in chemical changes?

Accepted Answer

One substance loses what another gains

Answer

Reaction must be balanced

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Products must be neutral

Answer

Energy conservation law demands it

Question 38

An object is placed 15 cm from a concave lens of focal length 10 cm. What is the nature and position of the image formed by the lens?

Accepted Answer

The image is virtual, upright and 6 cm from the lens on the same side as the object

Answer

The image is real, upright and 8 cm from the lens on the same side as the object

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The image is virtual, inverted and 12 cm from the lens on the opposite side to the object

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The image is real, inverted and 20 cm from the lens on the opposite side to the object

Question 39

Which of the following best describes the effect of excessive reverberation in a large auditorium during a speech?

Accepted Answer

It causes spoken words to overlap and become unclear to the audience.

Answer

It improves the quality of music by making it sharper and more distinct.

Answer

It allows the audience to hear sound for a shorter duration than intended.

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It increases the volume of the speaker's voice for everyone present.

Question 40

Complete the analogy.Ribosomes : Protein Synthesis :: Mitochondria : __________.

Accepted Answer

Energy Production

Answer

DNA Replication

Answer

Cell Division

Answer

Waste Removal

Question 41

Why does galvanisation protect iron even when the zinc layer is damaged?

Accepted Answer

Zinc corrodes preferentially

Answer

Zinc increases iron hardness

Answer

Zinc reacts faster with water

Answer

Zinc prevents oxygen contact

Question 42

A runner moves 60 meters north and then 80 meters south in 20 seconds. Which statement is correct about her average speed and average velocity?

Accepted Answer

Average speed is greater than average velocity

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Average speed is less than average velocity

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Average speed is zero

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Average speed equals average velocity

Question 43

A car driver uses a rear-view mirror to observe vehicles behind. If the mirror were replaced with a concave mirror of the same size, which of the following is the most likely consequence for the image of a car far behind?

Accepted Answer

The image would appear inverted and could be larger or smaller depending on the position

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The image would always be virtual, erect, and magnified

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The image would always be virtual, inverted, and diminished

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The image would always be virtual, erect, and diminished

Question 44

Which property of alcohol makes it suitable for use as an alternative fuel in vehicles?

Accepted Answer

It burns cleanly, producing less smoke and harmful gases.

Answer

It is heavier than petrol.

Answer

It has a lower boiling point than water.

Answer

It is a gaseous fuel.

Economics (3)

Q1. What major financial reform was initiated in the Union Budget 2026 to support small businesses in India?

Q2. Which of the following initiatives, announced in the Union Budget 2026–27, is intended to transform India's sports ecosystem over the next decade?

Q3. In 2026, the Government of India promoted green hydrogen initiatives mainly to support which SDG?

Current Affairs (17)

Q4. The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, were held in which country?

Q5. Who became the youngest swimmer to cross the 29-km Palk Strait stretch between Sri Lanka and India under “Mission Samandar” in 2026?

Q6. As reported in April 2026, which of the following regulatory authorities signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-India) to strengthen anti-money laundering efforts in the pension sector?

Q7. The theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” is associated with which international observance celebrated in March 2026?

Q8. In February 2026, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated new administrative complexes in New Delhi as part of the Central Vista redevelopment. What are the names of these complexes and which body do they house?

Q9. Which country recently joined the Maitri Research Station as part of India’s 45th Antarctic expedition, marking a significant milestone in scientific diplomacy?

Q10. In April 2026, which protected area in Uttar Pradesh was officially designated as India's 99th Ramsar Site for wetland conservation?

Q11. Which of the following authors wrote “The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru”, a book launched in February 2026 that explores the enduring influence of India’s spiritual and reformist traditions?

Q12. Who had authored the book ‘The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker’ released by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in May 2026?

Q13. At the indoor athletics meet held in Liévin, France, in February 2026, which athlete broke the women’s indoor 800 metres world record, surpassing a mark that had stood since 2002?

Q14. Which government initiative was showcased alongside PRAGATI 2026 through displays of indigenous equipment?

Q15. According to the Economic Survey 2025–26 and World Bank assessment, India was ranked among the top five countries globally in which area among low- and middle-income economies?

Q16. Which autonomous research institute under the Department of Atomic Energy had conducted the 2026 first-of-its-kind study analysing the impact of climate shocks such as erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and rising temperatures on poverty across 593 districts in 21 states of India?

Q17. Which ministry launched the free course “YUVA AI for ALL” under the IndiaAI Mission 2025 in November 2025?

Q18. In May 2026, DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the TARA weapon system. What is the primary function of this indigenous system?

Q19. The "Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act, 2025," which became a major policy focus in the Union Budget 2026-27, primarily replaces which previous rural employment guarantee scheme?

Q20. Which Indian state hosted the inaugural multinational military exercise PRAGATI in May 2026?

Biology (7)

Q21. Which of the following cell structures is mainly responsible for providing support and maintaining the shape of eukaryotic cells?

Q22. If peristaltic movements in the oesophagus were disrupted, what would most likely happen to the food after it is chewed and swallowed?

Q23. A clinical botanist is required to identify a plant to its family. Which of the following taxonomic ranks is immediately higher than family in the classification hierarchy?

Q24. What is the main purpose of making urine in animals?

Q25. Why do plants need a specialized transportation system for water and minerals?

Q26. Which group of organisms depends solely and directly on producers for food?

Q27. Complete the analogy.Ribosomes : Protein Synthesis :: Mitochondria : __________.

Physics (10)

Q28. When the length of a wire is doubled while keeping material and area of cross-section constant, what happens to its resistance?

Q29. Which of the following best describes the motion of a car traveling at a constant speed around a circular track?

Q30. A factory manager is comparing two machines that perform the same task. Machine A takes more time to complete the task than Machine B. Based on the definition of power, which factor should the manager consider to determine which machine is more powerful?

Q31. Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option:Assertion (A): Coal was formed from trees and plants buried under earth millions of years ago.Reason (R): Heat and pressure over time converted the remains of plants into coal.

Q32. In a generator, what would be the result if the coil is rotated at double the original speed in the same magnetic field?

Q33. A force of 7 N acts on an object, displacing it through 8 m in the direction of the force. What is the work done?

Q34. An object is placed 15 cm from a concave lens of focal length 10 cm. What is the nature and position of the image formed by the lens?

Q35. Which of the following best describes the effect of excessive reverberation in a large auditorium during a speech?

Q36. A runner moves 60 meters north and then 80 meters south in 20 seconds. Which statement is correct about her average speed and average velocity?

Q37. A car driver uses a rear-view mirror to observe vehicles behind. If the mirror were replaced with a concave mirror of the same size, which of the following is the most likely consequence for the image of a car far behind?

Chemistry (6)

Q38. The importance of valency in forming chemical formulae lies in:

Q39. Which of the following is a correct property of a colloidal solution?

Q40. A doctor is preparing a cast for a fractured arm. Why is Plaster of Paris preferred over cement or lime for this purpose?

Q41. Why do oxidation and reduction reactions always occur together in chemical changes?

Q42. Why does galvanisation protect iron even when the zinc layer is damaged?

Q43. Which property of alcohol makes it suitable for use as an alternative fuel in vehicles?

Geography (1)

Q44. A wildlife reserve in the Western Ghats is losing forest cover rapidly. Which statement best explains why this region is a global conservation priority?