RRB Group D 2025-26 4 August 2026 Shift 3 GK questions

Question 1

Which instrument is related to Chandrayaan-3 and delivered critical 'ground truth' data on the Moon’s plasma environment in December 2025?

Accepted Answer

RAMBHA-LP

Answer

IIRS-L

Answer

CHACE-2

Answer

M3

Question 2

Which team did the Indian women's archery team defeat to win gold medal in stage Archery world cup held in Shanghai in May 2026?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

Qatar

Answer

Uzbekistan

Answer

Indonesia

Question 3

At the eighth annual Hockey India Awards held in March 2026 to recognise outstanding performances during the 2025 season, which player received the Women’s Player of the Year award?

Accepted Answer

Navneet Kaur

Answer

Salima Tete

Answer

Vandana Katariya

Answer

Savita Punia

Question 4

The Sahitya Akademi Award 2025, presented to the awardees in March 2026 in New Delhi, recognised which author for the women-centric short-story collection “Safety Kit”?

Accepted Answer

Jinder

Answer

Raju Baviskar

Answer

Prakash Bhattarai

Answer

Girijakumar Baliyar Singh

Question 5

In February 2026, which country signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India to enhance collaboration in environment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change?

Accepted Answer

Nepal

Answer

France

Answer

Brazil

Answer

Germany

Question 6

The One Stop Centre scheme, frequently mentioned in discussions on women's safety during 2025–26, is funded primarily through which mechanism of the Government of India?

Accepted Answer

Nirbhaya Fund supporting integrated assistance for women affected by violence

Answer

National Social Assistance Programme supporting livelihood security for vulnerable households

Answer

Rashtriya Mahila Kosh supporting micro-credit facilities for women entrepreneurs

Answer

District Mineral Foundation supporting welfare measures in mining-affected regions

Question 7

In April 2026, which organization was at the forefront of coordinating India's disaster response and preparedness initiatives for cyclones along the eastern coast, as per official updates from the Ministry of Home Affairs?

Accepted Answer

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

Answer

State Disaster Response Forces

Answer

Indian Meteorological Department

Answer

National Institute of Disaster Management

Question 8

The 48ᵗʰ edition of the Dakar Rally, held in January 2026, took place in which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Answer

United Arab Emirates

Answer

South Africa

Answer

Morocco

Question 9

During the 2026 Budget Session of Parliament, which bill was referred to the Joint Committee of both Houses?

Accepted Answer

The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Answer

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026

Answer

The Finance Bill, 2026

Answer

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Question 10

Where did the 12-day ‘Tribes Art Fest (TAF) 2026’ take place in March 2026?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi

Answer

Jaipur

Answer

Mumbai

Answer

Bhopal

Question 11

What is the name of the mobile app launched by the ministry of social justice and empowerment in May 2026 for real-time monitoring of SC welfare schemes?

Accepted Answer

AJAY

Answer

DHARMA

Answer

VIKAS

Answer

VIJAY

Question 12

For the financial year 2026-27 (FY27), what was the fiscal deficit target set by the Union Budget?

Accepted Answer

4.3% of GDP

Answer

6% of GDP

Answer

5.2% of GDP

Answer

3.5% of GDP

Question 13

A special treaty event was held by the United Nations in Abu Dhabi in April 2026 to facilitate the signing and ratification of which of the following international agreements?

Accepted Answer

United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

Answer

Paris Agreement on Climate Change

Answer

Convention on Biological Diversity

Answer

United Nations Convention against Corruption

Question 14

India recorded its highest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, achieving how many entries in the global Top 50 — more than doubling its tally from 12 entries in both 2024 and 2025?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

24

Answer

18

Answer

21

Question 15

Which party formed the government for the first time in Tamil Nadu in May 2026?

Accepted Answer

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Answer

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Answer

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Answer

Pattali Makkal Katchi

Question 16

At the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships, which athlete set a new collegiate record in the men's 200-meter final by clocking 19.95 seconds?

Accepted Answer

Garrett Kaalund

Answer

Habtom Samue

Answer

Marcelo Mantecon

Answer

Ja'Kobe Tharp

Question 17

In the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 released by Transparency International in 2026, India was ranked at which position among countries and territories?

Accepted Answer

Ninety-first

Answer

Eighty-fifth

Answer

Seventy-ninth

Answer

Ninety-sixth

Question 18

In 2025, India launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy to combat Sickle Cell Disease, which disproportionately affects the country's tribal population. What is the name of this therapy?

Accepted Answer

Gene therapy 'BIRSA 101'

Answer

Gene-editing therapy 'JanAushadhi-404'

Answer

Cell therapy 'Raksha-22'

Answer

CRISPR cure 'Arogya-1'

Question 19

The 14ᵗʰ Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in March 2026 under the chairmanship of Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, took place in which country?

Accepted Answer

Cameroon

Answer

Singapore

Answer

United Arab Emirates

Answer

Switzerland

Question 20

Which of the following is the purest form of iron?

Accepted Answer

Wrought iron

Answer

Hard steel

Answer

Limonite

Answer

Stainless steel

Question 21

According to the work–energy theorem, if the net work done on an object is zero, then its kinetic energy ________.

Accepted Answer

Remains unchanged

Answer

Increases continuously

Answer

Decreases continuously

Answer

Becomes zero

Question 22

Why are non-biodegradable wastes considered more dangerous than biodegradable wastes?

Accepted Answer

They persist in the environment

Answer

They release oxygen

Answer

They increase the microbial activity

Answer

They decompose rapidly

Question 23

Which gas is essential for aerobic respiration in animals?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Nitrogen

Answer

Hydrogen

Answer

Carbon dioxide

Question 24

Which defect occurs when the eye lens loses its ability to focus on near objects due to decreased flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Presbyopia results from reduced lens flexibility

Answer

Myopia results from reduced lens flexibility

Answer

Astigmatism results from reduced lens flexibility

Answer

Hypermetropia results from reduced lens flexibility

Question 25

Two aquatic animals: one has pores for water flow, the other uses tentacles to capture prey. Which key structural difference explains their feeding strategies?

Accepted Answer

Presence of tissues in the tentacled animal

Answer

Segmentation in both animals

Answer

Bilateral symmetry in the pore-bearing animal

Answer

Presence of a hard skeleton in the tentacled animal

Question 26

Which of the following is the carbon allotrope having a tetrahedral structure?

Accepted Answer

Diamond

Answer

Graphene

Answer

Fullerene

Answer

Graphite

Question 27

If hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which ions from each reactant participate in forming water?

Accepted Answer

H+(aq) from HCl and OH-(aq) from NaOH

Answer

H+(aq) from NaOH and OH-(aq) from HCl

Answer

Na+(aq) from NaOH and Cl-(aq) from HCl

Answer

Cl-(aq) from HCl and Na+(aq) from NaOH

Question 28

If 25 g of salt is dissolved in 175 g of water, what is the concentration of the solution in mass percentage?

Accepted Answer

12.5%

Answer

15%

Answer

10%

Answer

18%

Question 29

Match 'Column A' with 'Column B' in context of the muscular layers in blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

a–ii, b–iii, c–i, d–iv

Answer

a–i, b–ii, c–iv, d–iii

Answer

a–ii, b–iv, c–i, d–iii

Answer

a–iii, b–ii, c–i, d–iv

Question 30

In human beings, the respiratory pigment that carries oxygen is ______.

Accepted Answer

haemoglobin

Answer

myosin

Answer

chlorophyll

Answer

insulin

Question 31

Since plants prepare their own food using sunlight, they do not require a digestive organ like a stomach. Instead, they possess tissues specialized for ____.

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Answer

Digestion

Answer

Thinking

Answer

Running

Question 32

Match the compound to its respective mass ratio by elements from the table given below.

Accepted Answer

1 → A, 2 → C, 3 → B, 4 → D

Answer

1 → C, 2 → A, 3 → B, 4 → D

Answer

1 → A, 2 → D, 3 → B, 4 → C

Answer

1 → A, 2 → C, 3 → D, 4 → B

Question 33

What is the function of the cartridge (such as porcelain) encasing the fuse wire?

Accepted Answer

To safely contain the melted fuse wire and prevent hazards

Answer

To increase the current flow through the fuse

Answer

To act as a heat sink for the fuse

Answer

To improve the fuse's electrical conduction

Question 34

A ray of light enters a rectangular glass slab from air at an angle of 40 degrees to the normal. If the refractive index of glass with respect to air is 1.5 and the velocity of light in air is 3 x 10⁸ m/s, what is the velocity of light inside the glass slab?

Accepted Answer

2 x 10⁸ m/s

Answer

1.5 x 10⁸ m/s

Answer

2.5 x 10⁸ m/s

Answer

2.25 x 10⁸ m/s

Question 35

In a habitat recently affected by drought, which feature would most likely allow gymnosperms to persist when other plants fail?

Accepted Answer

Needle-like leaves prevent water loss

Answer

Flowers attract diverse pollinators

Answer

Aquatic fertilisation ensures survival

Answer

Fruits improve seed dispersal in water

Question 36

Which of the following describes the rate at which an object changes its velocity?

Accepted Answer

Acceleration

Answer

Speed

Answer

Displacement

Answer

Distance

Question 37

Which statement best describes uniform circular motion in the context of motion and force?

Accepted Answer

An object moves in a circle at constant speed but its velocity changes due to change in direction.

Answer

An object moves in a straight line at changing speed.

Answer

An object moves in a circle with both constant speed and constant direction.

Answer

An object moves in a circle with changing speed and constant direction.

Question 38

Complete the analogy.Xylem : Water Transport :: Phloem : ______.

Accepted Answer

Food Transport

Answer

Protection from Microbes

Answer

Mechanical Strength

Answer

Gas Exchange

Question 39

A car with a mass of 1000 kg is moving at a speed of 25 m/s. If the driver applies the brakes and brings the car to a stop, how much kinetic energy is lost during this process?

Accepted Answer

312500 J

Answer

625000 J

Answer

12500 J

Answer

25000 J

Question 40

Which of the following is used as a preservative in pickles?

Accepted Answer

5-8% solution of acetic acid in water

Answer

5-8% solution of acetic anhydride in water

Answer

5-8% solution of cinnamic in water

Answer

5-8% solution of ethanol in water

Question 41

Which of the following best describes a molecule of a compound?

Accepted Answer

A molecule formed by the chemical combination of different elements in a fixed ratio

Answer

A physical mixture of atoms

Answer

A group of atoms of the same element

Answer

A molecule formed by atoms in any variable ratio

Question 42

Which storage condition slows rancidity most effectively in edible oils and fats?

Accepted Answer

Storing in airtight containers

Answer

Mixing food with water

Answer

Keeping under sunlight

Answer

Repeated heating of food

Question 43

What happens when white light passes through a glass prism?

Accepted Answer

It splits into a band of seven colours

Answer

It becomes invisible

Answer

It recombines into white light

Answer

It changes into a single colour

Static GK (1)

Q1. Which instrument is related to Chandrayaan-3 and delivered critical 'ground truth' data on the Moon’s plasma environment in December 2025?

Current Affairs (15)

Q2. Which team did the Indian women's archery team defeat to win gold medal in stage Archery world cup held in Shanghai in May 2026?

Q3. At the eighth annual Hockey India Awards held in March 2026 to recognise outstanding performances during the 2025 season, which player received the Women’s Player of the Year award?

Q4. The Sahitya Akademi Award 2025, presented to the awardees in March 2026 in New Delhi, recognised which author for the women-centric short-story collection “Safety Kit”?

Q5. In February 2026, which country signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India to enhance collaboration in environment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change?

Q6. The 48ᵗʰ edition of the Dakar Rally, held in January 2026, took place in which of the following countries?

Q7. During the 2026 Budget Session of Parliament, which bill was referred to the Joint Committee of both Houses?

Q8. Where did the 12-day ‘Tribes Art Fest (TAF) 2026’ take place in March 2026?

Q9. What is the name of the mobile app launched by the ministry of social justice and empowerment in May 2026 for real-time monitoring of SC welfare schemes?

Q10. A special treaty event was held by the United Nations in Abu Dhabi in April 2026 to facilitate the signing and ratification of which of the following international agreements?

Q11. India recorded its highest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, achieving how many entries in the global Top 50 — more than doubling its tally from 12 entries in both 2024 and 2025?

Q12. Which party formed the government for the first time in Tamil Nadu in May 2026?

Q13. At the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships, which athlete set a new collegiate record in the men's 200-meter final by clocking 19.95 seconds?

Q14. In the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 released by Transparency International in 2026, India was ranked at which position among countries and territories?

Q15. In 2025, India launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy to combat Sickle Cell Disease, which disproportionately affects the country's tribal population. What is the name of this therapy?

Q16. The 14ᵗʰ Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in March 2026 under the chairmanship of Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, took place in which country?

Economics (2)

Q17. The One Stop Centre scheme, frequently mentioned in discussions on women's safety during 2025–26, is funded primarily through which mechanism of the Government of India?

Q18. For the financial year 2026-27 (FY27), what was the fiscal deficit target set by the Union Budget?

Polity (1)

Q19. In April 2026, which organization was at the forefront of coordinating India's disaster response and preparedness initiatives for cyclones along the eastern coast, as per official updates from the Ministry of Home Affairs?

Chemistry (8)

Q20. Which of the following is the purest form of iron?

Q21. Which of the following is the carbon allotrope having a tetrahedral structure?

Q22. If hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which ions from each reactant participate in forming water?

Q23. If 25 g of salt is dissolved in 175 g of water, what is the concentration of the solution in mass percentage?

Q24. Match the compound to its respective mass ratio by elements from the table given below.[TABLE]Compound | Mass Ratio by Elements1. Water (H₂O) | A. 1 : 82. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) | B. 14 : 33. Ammonia (NH₃) | C. 3 : 84. Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) | D. 1 : 1[/TABLE]

Q25. Which of the following is used as a preservative in pickles?

Q26. Which of the following best describes a molecule of a compound?

Q27. Which storage condition slows rancidity most effectively in edible oils and fats?

Physics (8)

Q28. According to the work–energy theorem, if the net work done on an object is zero, then its kinetic energy ________.

Q29. Which defect occurs when the eye lens loses its ability to focus on near objects due to decreased flexibility?

Q30. What is the function of the cartridge (such as porcelain) encasing the fuse wire?

Q31. A ray of light enters a rectangular glass slab from air at an angle of 40 degrees to the normal. If the refractive index of glass with respect to air is 1.5 and the velocity of light in air is 3 x 10⁸ m/s, what is the velocity of light inside the glass slab?

Q32. Which of the following describes the rate at which an object changes its velocity?

Q33. Which statement best describes uniform circular motion in the context of motion and force?

Q34. A car with a mass of 1000 kg is moving at a speed of 25 m/s. If the driver applies the brakes and brings the car to a stop, how much kinetic energy is lost during this process?

Q35. What happens when white light passes through a glass prism?

Biology (8)

Q36. Why are non-biodegradable wastes considered more dangerous than biodegradable wastes?

Q37. Which gas is essential for aerobic respiration in animals?

Q38. Two aquatic animals: one has pores for water flow, the other uses tentacles to capture prey. Which key structural difference explains their feeding strategies?

Q39. Match 'Column A' with 'Column B' in context of the muscular layers in blood vessels.[TABLE]| Column A | | Column B(a) | Thick tunica media | (i) | Vein(b) | Smallest vessel diameter | (ii) | Artery(c) | Large lumen | (iii) | Capillary(d) | Endothelium | (iv) | All blood vessels[/TABLE]

Q40. In human beings, the respiratory pigment that carries oxygen is ______.

Q41. Since plants prepare their own food using sunlight, they do not require a digestive organ like a stomach. Instead, they possess tissues specialized for ____.

Q42. In a habitat recently affected by drought, which feature would most likely allow gymnosperms to persist when other plants fail?

Q43. Complete the analogy.Xylem : Water Transport :: Phloem : ______.

Q24. Match the compound to its respective mass ratio by elements from the table given below.
[TABLE]
Compound | Mass Ratio by Elements
1. Water (H₂O) | A. 1 : 8
2. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) | B. 14 : 3
3. Ammonia (NH₃) | C. 3 : 8
4. Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) | D. 1 : 1
[/TABLE]

Q39. Match 'Column A' with 'Column B' in context of the muscular layers in blood vessels.
[TABLE]
| Column A | | Column B
(a) | Thick tunica media | (i) | Vein
(b) | Smallest vessel diameter | (ii) | Artery
(c) | Large lumen | (iii) | Capillary
(d) | Endothelium | (iv) | All blood vessels
[/TABLE]