RRB Group D 2025-26 6 August 2026 Shift 2 GK questions

Question 1

The Central Government approved ₹2,432 crore under the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in May 2026 for broadband expansion in which state?

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh

Answer

Rajasthan

Answer

Gujarat

Answer

Madhya Pradesh

Question 2

The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, celebrating achievements of the 2025 calendar year, were held in Madrid. Who was awarded the prestigious ‘World Sportsman of the Year’?

Accepted Answer

Carlos Alcaraz

Answer

Tadej Pogacar

Answer

Ousmane Dembélé

Answer

Lando Norris

Question 3

In the April 2026 monetary policy announcement of the Reserve Bank of India, the repo rate was fixed at:

Accepted Answer

5.25%

Answer

6.00%

Answer

5.00%

Answer

4.50%

Question 4

The National Science Centre, Delhi, celebrated World Earth Day 2026 on April 22 based on which official global theme?

Accepted Answer

Our Power, Our Planet

Answer

Restore Our Earth

Answer

Invest in Our Planet

Answer

Climate Action for Future Generations

Question 5

At the 98th Academy Awards held in March 2026, which cinematic work secured the premier Oscar for the Best Picture alongside the Best Director?

Accepted Answer

One Battle After Another

Answer

Sinners

Answer

Sentimental Value

Answer

Hamnet

Question 6

In May, 2026, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) launched "Project Zero", a major initiative aimed at curbing bribery and corruption in public administration. This initiative was launched in which state?

Accepted Answer

Kerala

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Answer

Andhra Pradesh

Answer

Karnataka

Question 7

What was a notable feature of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?

Accepted Answer

It mandated the representation of Muslim women on Waqf Boards.

Answer

It abolished the Central Waqf Council.

Answer

It restricted Waqf property management to religious leaders.

Answer

It allowed non-Muslims to donate to Waqf properties.

Question 8

Which of the following groups did the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) specifically identify as being most at risk due to heat waves in India, according to the recent directive issued in April 2026?

Accepted Answer

Economically weaker sections, outdoor workers, and the homeless

Answer

Government officials and administrators

Answer

Urban residents in metropolitan cities

Answer

Schoolchildren in private institutions

Question 9

Param Shakti Supercomputing facility, launched at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in January 2026, is powered by which indigenous supercomputing system?

Accepted Answer

PARAM RUDRA

Answer

PARAM BRAHMA

Answer

PARAM SHIVAY

Answer

PARAM PRAVEGA

Question 10

Which feature of PMAY-G was highlighted in the Union Budget 2026–27 as an indicator of women-centric rural housing empowerment?

Accepted Answer

Allotment of houses in women’s names or joint spousal ownership

Answer

Allotment of houses only through women-led self-help groups

Answer

Allotment of houses only to women rural wage workers

Answer

Allotment of houses through women-exclusive housing boards

Question 11

Which initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 to shift sports development in India towards a long-term, mission-mode approach over the next decade?

Accepted Answer

Khelo India Mission

Answer

National Sports Development Fund

Answer

Target Olympic Podium Scheme Plus

Answer

Fit India Global Mission

Question 12

What was the name of the National AI Literacy programme launched by IndiaAI under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with AISECT in February 2026 to expand access to foundational AI education in semi-urban and underserved regions?

Accepted Answer

Yuva AI for All

Answer

Digital AI Bharat

Answer

IndiaAI Connect

Answer

AI Shiksha Mission

Question 13

The $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement signed between India and Canada in March 2026 was primarily aimed at strengthening which energy sector of India?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear Energy Sector

Answer

Solar Energy Sector

Answer

Wind Energy Sector

Answer

Hydroelectric Energy Sector

Question 14

Which of the following film stars was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2026?

Accepted Answer

C. Joseph Vijay

Answer

Kamal Haasan

Answer

Vijay Sethupathi

Answer

Ajith Kumar

Question 15

The Animal-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (AiDRR) Guidelines released in April 2026 were primarily intended to strengthen which aspect of community resilience?

Accepted Answer

Livelihood sustainability mechanisms

Answer

Disaster response coordination mechanisms

Answer

Community early warning mechanisms

Answer

Emergency shelter administration mechanisms

Question 16

Which organisation constituted a committee in March 2026 to study issues related to Invasive Alien Species in India?

Accepted Answer

National Biodiversity Authority

Answer

National Green Tribunal

Answer

Botanical Survey of India

Answer

Zoological Survey of India

Question 17

In the landmark decision Deeksha Amrutesh v. State of Karnataka (2026), the Supreme Court issued a historic pan-India mandate concerning gender representation. What did the Court rule?

Accepted Answer

30% mandatory women representation in all Bar Associations

Answer

33% mandatory reservation for women in lower state judiciary

Answer

25% quota for women members in high court collegium offices

Answer

50% reservation for female advocates in public prosecutor panels

Question 18

India was ranked 102nd in the Global Hunger Index 2025. Which hunger severity classification was assigned to India based on its overall score?

Accepted Answer

Serious hunger category

Answer

Alarming hunger category

Answer

Moderate hunger category

Answer

Low hunger category

Question 19

In May 2026, Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar jointly established a national record in which athletics event?

Accepted Answer

Men's pole vault field

Answer

Men's high jump field

Answer

Men's triple jump field

Answer

Men's long jump field

Question 20

How many medals did India secure at the Asian Weightlifting Championship held in May 2026 at Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

17

Answer

8

Answer

14

Question 21

In an ecosystem, what is the role played by decomposers?

Accepted Answer

They break down dead organic matter

Answer

They synthesize food by photosynthesis

Answer

They transfer energy directly to carnivores

Answer

They regulate the water level in soil

Question 22

When 16 g of oxygen is combined with 2 g of hydrogen, 18 g water is formed. This observation is in accordance with:

Accepted Answer

law of conservation of mass

Answer

Gay-Lussac’s law

Answer

law of multiple proportions

Answer

Avagadro’s Law

Question 23

During an experiment, a student places a candle beyond twice the focal length of a convex lens and records the image position and nature. Which of the following scenarios could result from this setup?

Accepted Answer

An inverted, real, and diminished image forms between focus and twice the focal length

Answer

A virtual, erect, and larger image appears on the same side as the object

Answer

An erect, real, and larger image forms beyond twice the focal length

Answer

A real, inverted, and same-sized image forms at twice the focal length

Question 24

Which of the following physical quantities affect gravitational potential energy?

Accepted Answer

Mass and height

Answer

Speed and distance

Answer

Temperature and colour

Answer

Volume and shape

Question 25

A car moves at a constant speed of 20 m/s for 5 seconds. What is the total distance travelled by the car during this time?

Accepted Answer

100 meters

Answer

25 meters

Answer

400 meters

Answer

4 meters

Question 26

If two bodies of equal mass are acted upon by unequal forces for the same time, then the body on which the larger force acts will have _________.

Accepted Answer

more change in momentum

Answer

less change in momentum

Answer

no change in momentum

Answer

equal change in momentum

Question 27

Which of the following correctly explains why life processes such as nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion are essential for living organisms?

Accepted Answer

They maintain homeostasis and provide energy.

Answer

They are required only for growth and reproduction.

Answer

They occur only in plants to sustain photosynthesis.

Answer

They are independent processes that do not affect each other.

Question 28

Which of the following carbon compounds is most likely to burn with a non-luminous flame?

Accepted Answer

Ethanol

Answer

Camphor

Answer

Kerosene

Answer

Charcoal

Question 29

Which is the first part of a neuron to receive information?

Accepted Answer

Dendrite

Answer

Cell body

Answer

Axon terminal

Answer

Axon

Question 30

Which of the following correctly explains why an acid shows acidic behaviour only in aqueous solution?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen ions (H⁺) are produced only when the acid dissolves in water.

Answer

Water prevents the ionisation of acids.

Answer

An acid loses H⁺ ions even in the absence of water.

Answer

The acid molecules remain completely ionised in the dry state.

Question 31

A green, thread-like plant in freshwater pond lacks roots, stems, and leaves but photosynthesizes. Based on this information, which group does it belong to?

Accepted Answer

Thallophyta

Answer

Gymnosperm

Answer

Bryophyta

Answer

Pteridophyta

Question 32

An athlete of mass 60 kg runs at 5 m/s. What is the kinetic energy gained compared to standing still?

Accepted Answer

750 J

Answer

375 J

Answer

1500 J

Answer

300 J

Question 33

The long, cylindrical cells that form muscular tissues are specifically known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Muscle fibres

Answer

Neurons

Answer

Sieve tubes

Answer

Cartilage discs

Question 34

After a genetic study, two bacteria previously grouped together are found to have highly divergent DNA. According to modern classification, which of the following is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

They may be reclassified into separate domains or groups

Answer

Their similarity is confirmed by traditional traits

Answer

They remain in the same traditional group

Answer

They are merged as one species

Question 35

Clove oil is used as an olfactory indicator. If its smell persists in solution X but fades in solution Y, what can be inferred about the nature of the two solutions?

Accepted Answer

Solution X is acidic and solution Y is basic.

Answer

Both solutions X and Y are basic.

Answer

Solution X is basic and solution Y is acidic.

Answer

Both solutions X and Y are acidic.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

Particles do not settle on standing

Answer

Particles are smaller than true solutions

Answer

Particles can be seen with the naked eye

Answer

Components can be separated by filtration

Question 37

Electric fuses are used in household circuits primarily to ___________.

Accepted Answer

Interrupt the circuit if excessive current flows

Answer

Reduce voltage in the circuit

Answer

Store electrical energy for later use

Answer

Supply extra electricity when needed

Question 38

Smooth muscles are responsible for all the following actions, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Lifting a heavy bucket of water.

Answer

Moving food through the digestive tract.

Answer

Functioning automatically without conscious thought.

Answer

Regular movements in the intestines.

Question 39

How does the size of atmospheric particles affect the scattering of sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Smaller particles scatter shorter wavelengths more efficiently

Answer

Medium particles scatter only green light efficiently

Answer

Irregular particles scatter only yellow light more

Answer

Larger particles scatter only red light effectively

Question 40

A student places an object 15 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm. If the image formed is real, what is the magnification produced by the mirror?

Accepted Answer

−2

Answer

+ 1

Answer

−1

Answer

+ 2

Question 41

A student sets up two circuits: Circuit X uses a thin, long copper wire, and Circuit Y uses a thick, short copper wire, both connected to identical batteries. Which circuit will have a higher resistance, and why?

Accepted Answer

Circuit X because the resistance increases with length and decreases with cross-sectional area

Answer

Circuit Y because the resistance decreases with length and increases with cross-sectional area

Answer

Circuit X because the resistance decreases with length and increases with cross-sectional area

Answer

Circuit Y because the resistance increases with length and decreases with cross-sectional area

Question 42

Read the following statements and choose the correct option.Statement I: All metals in the reactivity series can displace hydrogen from dilute acids to form hydrogen gas.Statement II: Metals below hydrogen in the reactivity series do not produce hydrogen gas with dilute acids.

Accepted Answer

Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

Answer

Statement I is true, Statement II is true, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

Answer

Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.

Answer

Statement I is true, Statement II is true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

Current Affairs (18)

Q1. The Central Government approved ₹2,432 crore under the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in May 2026 for broadband expansion in which state?

Q2. The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, celebrating achievements of the 2025 calendar year, were held in Madrid. Who was awarded the prestigious ‘World Sportsman of the Year’?

Q3. In the April 2026 monetary policy announcement of the Reserve Bank of India, the repo rate was fixed at:

Q4. The National Science Centre, Delhi, celebrated World Earth Day 2026 on April 22 based on which official global theme?

Q5. At the 98th Academy Awards held in March 2026, which cinematic work secured the premier Oscar for the Best Picture alongside the Best Director?

Q6. In May, 2026, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) launched "Project Zero", a major initiative aimed at curbing bribery and corruption in public administration. This initiative was launched in which state?

Q7. What was a notable feature of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?

Q8. Which of the following groups did the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) specifically identify as being most at risk due to heat waves in India, according to the recent directive issued in April 2026?

Q9. Param Shakti Supercomputing facility, launched at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in January 2026, is powered by which indigenous supercomputing system?

Q10. What was the name of the National AI Literacy programme launched by IndiaAI under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with AISECT in February 2026 to expand access to foundational AI education in semi-urban and underserved regions?

Q11. The $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement signed between India and Canada in March 2026 was primarily aimed at strengthening which energy sector of India?

Q12. Which of the following film stars was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2026?

Q13. The Animal-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (AiDRR) Guidelines released in April 2026 were primarily intended to strengthen which aspect of community resilience?

Q14. Which organisation constituted a committee in March 2026 to study issues related to Invasive Alien Species in India?

Q15. In the landmark decision Deeksha Amrutesh v. State of Karnataka (2026), the Supreme Court issued a historic pan-India mandate concerning gender representation. What did the Court rule?

Q16. India was ranked 102nd in the Global Hunger Index 2025. Which hunger severity classification was assigned to India based on its overall score?

Q17. In May 2026, Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar jointly established a national record in which athletics event?

Q18. How many medals did India secure at the Asian Weightlifting Championship held in May 2026 at Gujarat?

Economics (2)

Q19. Which feature of PMAY-G was highlighted in the Union Budget 2026–27 as an indicator of women-centric rural housing empowerment?

Q20. Which initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 to shift sports development in India towards a long-term, mission-mode approach over the next decade?

Biology (7)

Q21. In an ecosystem, what is the role played by decomposers?

Q22. Which of the following correctly explains why life processes such as nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion are essential for living organisms?

Q23. Which is the first part of a neuron to receive information?

Q24. A green, thread-like plant in freshwater pond lacks roots, stems, and leaves but photosynthesizes. Based on this information, which group does it belong to?

Q25. The long, cylindrical cells that form muscular tissues are specifically known as __________.

Q26. After a genetic study, two bacteria previously grouped together are found to have highly divergent DNA. According to modern classification, which of the following is the most likely consequence?

Q27. Smooth muscles are responsible for all the following actions, EXCEPT:

Chemistry (6)

Q28. When 16 g of oxygen is combined with 2 g of hydrogen, 18 g water is formed. This observation is in accordance with:

Q29. Which of the following carbon compounds is most likely to burn with a non-luminous flame?

Q30. Which of the following correctly explains why an acid shows acidic behaviour only in aqueous solution?

Q31. Clove oil is used as an olfactory indicator. If its smell persists in solution X but fades in solution Y, what can be inferred about the nature of the two solutions?

Q32. Which of the following is a property of a colloidal solution?

Q33. Read the following statements and choose the correct option.Statement I: All metals in the reactivity series can displace hydrogen from dilute acids to form hydrogen gas.Statement II: Metals below hydrogen in the reactivity series do not produce hydrogen gas with dilute acids.

Physics (9)

Q34. During an experiment, a student places a candle beyond twice the focal length of a convex lens and records the image position and nature. Which of the following scenarios could result from this setup?

Q35. Which of the following physical quantities affect gravitational potential energy?

Q36. A car moves at a constant speed of 20 m/s for 5 seconds. What is the total distance travelled by the car during this time?

Q37. If two bodies of equal mass are acted upon by unequal forces for the same time, then the body on which the larger force acts will have _________.

Q38. An athlete of mass 60 kg runs at 5 m/s. What is the kinetic energy gained compared to standing still?

Q39. Electric fuses are used in household circuits primarily to ___________.

Q40. How does the size of atmospheric particles affect the scattering of sunlight?

Q41. A student places an object 15 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm. If the image formed is real, what is the magnification produced by the mirror?

Q42. A student sets up two circuits: Circuit X uses a thin, long copper wire, and Circuit Y uses a thick, short copper wire, both connected to identical batteries. Which circuit will have a higher resistance, and why?