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All 43 GK / GS questions asked in RRB Group D 2025-26 on 9 August 2026 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Economics, Current Affairs, Static GK, Biology, Physics, Chemistry.

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Subjects: Economics (2) · Current Affairs (17) · Static GK (1) · Biology (7) · Physics (9) · Chemistry (7)

Economics (2)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Social welfare schemes

Q1. Under the Mission Shakti Scheme (March 2026 update), what type of approach is adopted to strengthen women’s safety, security, and empowerment?

  1. (a) Industry-centric approach
  2. (b) Technology-only approach
  3. (c) Market-driven approach
  4. (d) Holistic and victim-centric approach
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Holistic and victim-centric approach

Answer: Option 4 — Holistic and victim-centric approach
Mission Shakti adopts aholistic, victim-centricapproach to women's safety → Option 4.
Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Union Budget - latest highlights

Q2. In February 2026, the Government of India launched which long-term sports development framework through the Union Budget 2026–27 to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem?

  1. (a) TOPS Development initiative
  2. (b) Olympic Vision programme
  3. (c) Fit India Movement programme
  4. (d) Khelo India Mission framework
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Khelo India Mission framework

Answer: Option 4 — Khelo India Mission framework
The Budget 2026–27 launched theKhelo India Missionframework → Option 4.

Current Affairs (17)

Sports - Current · Venues and hosts

Q3. The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games held in 2026 was organised in which Union Territory of India?

  1. (a) Puducherry
  2. (b) Ladakh
  3. (c) Chandigarh
  4. (d) Lakshadweep
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ladakh

Answer: Option 2 — Ladakh
The 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 were held inLadakh→ Option 2. *(Verify against the official key.)*
State News · State schemes and events

Q4. Which state government announced in its 2026-27 budget that social media will be banned for children below the age of 16 years?

  1. (a) Karnataka
  2. (b) Madhya Pradesh
  3. (c) Kerala
  4. (d) Gujarat
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Karnataka

Answer: Option 1 — Karnataka
Karnatakaannounced a social-media ban for under-16s in its 2026–27 budget → Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*
Awards and Honours - Current · National awards - current

Q5. Who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony in May 2026?

  1. (a) Piyush Pandey
  2. (b) Uday Kotak
  3. (c) Dharmendra Singh Deol
  4. (d) Dr. N. Rajam
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Dharmendra Singh Deol

Answer: Option 3 — Dharmendra Singh Deol
Veteran actorDharmendrawas posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan (May 2026) → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*
Defence and Security - Current · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q6. Which of the following organisations, in collaboration with the Aeronautical Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity in December 2025?

  1. (a) Tata Advanced Systems
  2. (b) Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
  3. (c) Defence Research and Development Organisation
  4. (d) Indian Space Research Organisation
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Defence Research and Development Organisation

Answer: Option 3 — Defence Research and Development Organisation
DRDO(with ADA and HAL) conducted the rocket-sled escape-system test → Option 3.
International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q7. India had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in February 2026 to strengthen cooperation in forests, wildlife, biodiversity conservation, and climate change with which country?

  1. (a) Nepal
  2. (b) Sri Lanka
  3. (c) Bhutan
  4. (d) Bangladesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Nepal

Answer: Option 1 — Nepal
India signed the forests/biodiversity/climate MoU withNepal(Feb 2026) → Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*
Sports - Current · Venues and hosts

Q8. Which country made history in May 2026 by becoming the first African nation in 24 years to host the BWF World Junior Championships?

  1. (a) Morocco
  2. (b) South Africa
  3. (c) Kenya
  4. (d) Egypt
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Egypt

Answer: Option 4 — Egypt
Egypthosted the BWF World Junior Championships (first African host in 24 years) → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*
Economy, Banking and Business · RBI and banking updates

Q9. According to Reserve Bank of India guidelines, which of the following security mechanisms was made mandatory for all digital payments from 1 April 2026?

  1. (a) Two-Factor Authentication
  2. (b) Single-factor Password Authentication
  3. (c) OTP-only Verification
  4. (d) QR Code-only Verification
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Two-Factor Authentication

Answer: Option 1 — Two-Factor Authentication
The RBI madetwo-factor authenticationmandatory for digital payments → Option 1.
Defence and Security - Current · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q10. In which city did the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcase its advanced technologies during the exhibition held from 15–18 April 2026?

  1. (a) Gaya
  2. (b) Patna
  3. (c) Bhagalpur
  4. (d) Motihari
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Motihari

Answer: Option 4 — Motihari
DRDO showcased its technologies atMotihari(Bihar) in April 2026 → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q11. Which national examination body was in the news due to the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and subsequent key appointments by the Centre?

  1. (a) National Testing Agency
  2. (b) National Medical Commission
  3. (c) University Grants Commission
  4. (d) Union Public Service Commission
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) National Testing Agency

Answer: Option 1 — National Testing Agency
TheNTAwas in the news over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy → Option 1.
International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q12. On World Water Day 2026 at the United Nations, India reiterated its position regarding the suspension of which long-standing water-sharing agreement with Pakistan?

  1. (a) Indus Waters Treaty
  2. (b) Teesta River Agreement
  3. (c) Mahakali Treaty
  4. (d) Ganga Water Treaty
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Indus Waters Treaty

Answer: Option 1 — Indus Waters Treaty
India reiterated the suspension of theIndus Waters Treaty→ Option 1.
Awards and Honours - Current · International awards - current

Q13. Which architect received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in March 2026?

  1. (a) David Chipperfield
  2. (b) Francis Kéré
  3. (c) Smiljan Radić Clarke
  4. (d) Anne Lacaton
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Smiljan Radić Clarke

Answer: Option 3 — Smiljan Radić Clarke
Smiljan Radić(Chile) received the 2026 Pritzker Prize → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*
Sports - Current · Cricket - current

Q14. India achieved which record milestone after winning the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 final against England in Harare, Zimbabwe?

  1. (a) Third U-19 World Cup title
  2. (b) First U-19 World Cup title
  3. (c) Sixth U-19 World Cup title
  4. (d) Fifth U-19 World Cup title
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sixth U-19 World Cup title

Answer: Option 3 — Sixth U-19 World Cup title
India won its6thU-19 World Cup title (2026) → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*
Defence and Security - Current · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q15. Which of these technology modules enables the 'third-generation fire-and-forget man-portable anti-tank guided missile' (MPATGM)—which successfully underwent flight testing in January 2026—to accurately track targets during both day and night?

  1. (a) Doppler Laser Ranging Transceiver
  2. (b) Imaging Infrared Homing Seeker
  3. (c) Magnetic Flux Compass Aligner
  4. (d) Barometric Plasma Pressure Sensor
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Imaging Infrared Homing Seeker

Answer: Option 2 — Imaging Infrared Homing Seeker
The MPATGM uses animaging infrared (IIR) seekerfor day/night targeting → Option 2.
State News · State elections and results

Q16. Which leader was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal after the 2026 Assembly elections?

  1. (a) Dilip Ghosh
  2. (b) Abhishek Banerjee
  3. (c) Mukul Roy
  4. (d) Suvendu Adhikari
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Suvendu Adhikari

Answer: Option 4 — Suvendu Adhikari
Suvendu Adhikaribecame West Bengal CM after the 2026 elections → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*
International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q17. The peace declaration signed by Thailand and Cambodia on 26 October 2025, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit, to resolve their border conflict is commonly known by which name?

  1. (a) The Treaty of Jakarta
  2. (b) The Bangkok Declaration
  3. (c) The Phnom Penh Agreement
  4. (d) The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords

Answer: Option 4 — The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords
The Thailand–Cambodia peace declaration (ASEAN Summit, Oct 2025) is theKuala Lumpur Peace Accords→ Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q18. Under which initiative was the Ayush Anudan Portal launched by the Ministry of Ayush in May 2026 to strengthen digital governance and transparency in grant management?

  1. (a) Ayush Governance Programme
  2. (b) National Ayush Network Initiative
  3. (c) Digital Ayush Mission
  4. (d) Ayush Grid Initiative
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Ayush Grid Initiative

Answer: Option 4 — Ayush Grid Initiative
The Ayush Anudan Portal was launched under theAyush Gridinitiative → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*
Books, Obituaries and Days - Current · Books released

Q19. The book “Uttarkashi: Saumya Kashi: The Soul of Himalayan Heritage”, along with two other publications, was released during which national event held in New Delhi in 2026?

  1. (a) World Book and Copyright Day
  2. (b) World Heritage Day
  3. (c) National Panchayati Raj Day
  4. (d) National Youth Day
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) National Panchayati Raj Day

Answer: Option 3 — National Panchayati Raj Day
The Uttarkashi heritage books were released onNational Panchayati Raj Day(24 April) → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Static GK (1)

Static GK Miscellaneous · Abbreviations and full forms (general)

Q20. Union Budget 2026–27 allocated ₹20,000 crore over five years to support CCUS. What does the letter “S” stand for in CCUS?

  1. (a) Storage
  2. (b) Sustainability
  3. (c) Security
  4. (d) Supply
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Storage

Answer: Option 1 — Storage
CCUS = Carbon Capture, Utilisation andStorage→ Option 1.

Biology (7)

Plant Physiology and Morphology · Photosynthesis - process and factors

Q21. Marine organisms like phytoplankton use dissolved CO₂ in ocean water for the process of __________.

  1. (a) Photosynthesis
  2. (b) Combustion
  3. (c) Respiration
  4. (d) Decomposition
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Photosynthesis

Answer: Option 1 — Photosynthesis
Phytoplankton use dissolved CO₂ forphotosynthesis→ Option 1.
Cell - Structure and Function · Mitochondria

Q22. Which organelle is primarily responsible for aerobic respiration in animal cells?

  1. (a) Ribosome
  2. (b) Mitochondria
  3. (c) Endoplasmic reticulum
  4. (d) Nucleus
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mitochondria

Answer: Option 2 — Mitochondria
Aerobic respiration occurs in themitochondria→ Option 2.
Human Physiology - Respiration, Circulation and Excretion · Excretory system - kidney and nephron

Q23. What are the names of the closely spaced filtration units in each kidney?

  1. (a) Nephrons
  2. (b) Glomerulus
  3. (c) Neurons
  4. (d) Tubules
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Nephrons

Answer: Option 1 — Nephrons
The kidney's filtration units arenephrons→ Option 1.
Control and Coordination · Endocrine glands and hormones

Q24. Which hormone controls the blood sugar level in the body?

  1. (a) Thyroid hormone
  2. (b) Adrenaline
  3. (c) Growth hormone
  4. (d) Insulin
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Insulin

Answer: Option 4 — Insulin
Insulincontrols blood sugar → Option 4.
Tissues · Epithelial tissue

Q25. Epithelial tissue is separated from the underlying tissue by a fibrous extracellular layer known as:

  1. (a) Connective matrix
  2. (b) Cell wall
  3. (c) Basement membrane
  4. (d) Cytoplasm
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Basement membrane

Answer: Option 3 — Basement membrane
Epithelium rests on a fibrousbasement membrane→ Option 3.
Diversity and Classification of Living Organisms · Characteristics of living organisms and life processes

Q26. Which of the following statements best describes why visible movement alone cannot define whether a plant is alive?

  1. (a) Only animals can be alive without visible movement.
  2. (b) Visible movement is always present in living organisms.
  3. (c) All living things must show visible movement to be alive.
  4. (d) Plants may be alive even without visible growth or movement.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Plants may be alive even without visible growth or movement.

Answer: Option 4 — Plants may be alive even without visible growth or movement
Life is defined by metabolism, soplants can be alive without visible movement→ Option 4.
Tissues · Connective tissue (blood, bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon)

Q27. The cells of the cartilage are known as ________.

  1. (a) Osteocytes
  2. (b) Chondrocytes
  3. (c) Fibroblasts
  4. (d) Adipocytes
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Chondrocytes

Answer: Option 2 — Chondrocytes
Cartilage cells arechondrocytes→ Option 2.

Physics (9)

Work, Energy and Power · Simple machines and levers

Q28. Consider the following statements about simple machines.1. Help lift heavy loads.2. Can increase the distance through which effort acts.3. May change the direction of force.4. Violate the law of conservation of energy.Which of the above statements are correct?

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

Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

Answer: Option 2 — 1, 2 and 3 only
Simple machines lift loads, can increase distance of effort, and can change force direction (1, 2, 3 ✓). They never violate energy conservation (4 ✗) → Option 2.
Electricity · Numericals on electricity

Q29. A heater is rated at 220 V and 1000 W. If it is connected to a 110 V supply, what will be the power consumed by the heater?

  1. (a) 200 W
  2. (b) 1000 W
  3. (c) 250 W
  4. (d) 500 W
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 250 W

Answer: Option 3 — 250 W
R = V²/P = 220²/1000 = 48.4 Ω. At 110 V: P = 110²/48.4 =250 W→ Option 3.
Light - Refraction and Lenses · Lens formula and magnification

Q30. A lens forms an image three times larger than the object. If the image is erect, what is the magnification?

  1. (a) + 3
  2. (b) -3
  3. (c) + 0.33
  4. (d) -0.33
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) + 3

Answer: Option 1 — +3
An erect image 3× larger ⟹ magnification =+3→ Option 1.
Motion · Speed and velocity

Q31. Which quantity does linear velocity describe in the context of motion?

  1. (a) The amount of force applied
  2. (b) The rate of change of position along a straight path
  3. (c) The total distance covered in all directions
  4. (d) The direction of motion only
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The rate of change of position along a straight path

Answer: Option 2 — The rate of change of position along a straight path
Linear velocity =rate of change of position along a line→ Option 2.
Light - Reflection and Mirrors · Convex mirror - image formation and uses

Q32. A convex mirror has a radius of curvature of 50 cm. A parallel beam of light strikes the mirror. At what distance from the pole does the reflected beam appear to diverge?

  1. (a) 50 cm in front of the mirror
  2. (b) 25 cm in front of the mirror
  3. (c) 25 cm behind the mirror
  4. (d) 10 cm behind the mirror
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 25 cm behind the mirror

Answer: Option 3 — 25 cm behind the mirror
Convex mirror focus = R/2 = 25 cm, virtual (behind). Reflected parallel beam appears to diverge from25 cm behind→ Option 3.
Work, Energy and Power · Kinetic energy

Q33. If two objects have the same velocity, which one will have more kinetic energy?

  1. (a) The one with brighter color
  2. (b) The one with larger size
  3. (c) The one with a different shape
  4. (d) The one with greater mass
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) The one with greater mass

Answer: Option 4 — The one with greater mass
KE = ½mv². For equal velocity,greater mass ⟹ more KE→ Option 4.
Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Current · Magnetic field due to current (Oersted, right-hand thumb rule)

Q34. Which statement best describes the application of the Right Hand Thumb Rule to a straight current-carrying conductor?

  1. (a) Thumb points in current direction, fingers curl in magnetic field direction
  2. (b) Thumb points in magnetic field direction, fingers curl in current direction
  3. (c) Fingers point in current direction, thumb curls in magnetic field direction
  4. (d) Left hand is used for current, right for magnetic field
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Thumb points in current direction, fingers curl in magnetic field direction

Answer: Option 1 — Thumb points in current direction, fingers curl in magnetic field direction
Right-Hand Thumb Rule: thumb = current, curled fingers = magnetic field → Option 1.
Motion · Distance and displacement

Q35. Which statement best describes the difference between path length and displacement for an object moving in a straight line and returning to its starting point?

  1. (a) Displacement is always negative
  2. (b) Path length is always equal to displacement
  3. (c) Displacement is greater than path length
  4. (d) Path length is either equal to or greater than displacement
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Path length is either equal to or greater than displacement

Answer: Option 4 — Path length is either equal to or greater than displacement
Path length ≥ displacement always → Option 4.
Sound and Waves · Numericals on sound and waves

Q36. If a sound wave has a wavelength of 0.5 m and travels at 250 m/s, what is its frequency?

  1. (a) 250 Hz
  2. (b) 500 Hz
  3. (c) 1000 Hz
  4. (d) 125 Hz
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 500 Hz

Answer: Option 2 — 500 Hz
f = v/λ = 250/0.5 =500 Hz→ Option 2.

Chemistry (7)

Atoms, Molecules and Mole Concept · Atomic mass and molecular mass

Q37. Which of the following does not exist as a diatomic molecule?

  1. (a) Sulphur
  2. (b) Nitrogen
  3. (c) Chlorine
  4. (d) Hydrogen
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Sulphur

Answer: Option 1 — Sulphur
Nitrogen, chlorine and hydrogen are diatomic;sulphurexists as S₈, not diatomic → Option 1.
Metals and Non-metals · Corrosion and its prevention (galvanisation, etc.)

Q38. Which of the following conditions accelerate the corrosion of metals the most?

  1. (a) Pure water and sunlight
  2. (b) Dry air and low temperature
  3. (c) Moist air and presence of salts or acids
  4. (d) Vacuum and darkness
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Moist air and presence of salts or acids

Answer: Option 3 — Moist air and presence of salts or acids
Corrosion is fastest inmoist air with salts/acids→ Option 3.
Atoms, Molecules and Mole Concept · Atomic mass and molecular mass

Q39. A student is asked to calculate the formula unit mass of barium nitrate (Ba(NO₃)₂). What should be the student's first step ?

  1. (a) Find the elements in the formula.
  2. (b) Find the molecular mass of nitrate only
  3. (c) Find the atomic mass of barium only
  4. (d) Find the atomic number of barium
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Find the elements in the formula.

Answer: Option 1 — Find the elements in the formula
The first step to find formula unit mass is toidentify the elements present→ Option 1.
Everyday and Industrial Chemistry · Combustion and flame

Q40. Which of the following statements correctly explains why saturated hydrocarbons burn with a blue flame, while unsaturated hydrocarbons tend to burn with a yellow, sooty flame?

  1. (a) Saturated hydrocarbons have weaker bonds, so they burn more completely.
  2. (b) Unsaturated hydrocarbons have a higher carbon-to-hydrogen ratio, leading to incomplete combustion and soot formation.
  3. (c) Saturated hydrocarbons react with nitrogen in the air to prevent soot formation.
  4. (d) Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain more oxygen, which leads to incomplete combustion.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Unsaturated hydrocarbons have a higher carbon-to-hydrogen ratio, leading to incomplete combustion and soot formation.

Answer: Option 2 — Unsaturated hydrocarbons have a higher carbon-to-hydrogen ratio, leading to incomplete combustion and soot
Their higher C:H ratio causesincomplete combustion → sooty yellow flame→ Option 2.
Chemical Reactions and Equations · Corrosion and rancidity

Q41. A packet of potato chips is filled with nitrogen gas before sealing. What is the main reason for using nitrogen in the packet?

  1. (a) Nitrogen reacts with oil to stabilize it
  2. (b) Nitrogen increases the crispness of chips
  3. (c) Nitrogen prevents oxidation of oils and fats
  4. (d) Nitrogen removes moisture from chips
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nitrogen prevents oxidation of oils and fats

Answer: Option 3 — Nitrogen prevents oxidation of oils and fats
Inert nitrogen preventsoxidation (rancidity)of the chips' oil → Option 3.
Acids, Bases and Salts · Nature of salts (acidic, basic, neutral)

Q42. Salts of a strong acid and a strong base are generally:

  1. (a) amphoteric
  2. (b) basic
  3. (c) neutral
  4. (d) acidic
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) neutral

Answer: Option 3 — neutral
Salt of a strong acid + strong base isneutral(e.g., NaCl) → Option 3.
Carbon and its Compounds · Chemical properties of carbon compounds (combustion, oxidation, addition, substitution)

Q43. Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:Statement I: Ethanol on oxidation with alkaline potassium permanganate gives ethanoic acid.Statement II: Oxidation of ethanol involves the removal of hydrogen atoms and addition of oxygen.Which of the following is correct?

  1. (a) Both statements are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.
  2. (b) Only statement II is correct.
  3. (c) Only statement I is correct.
  4. (d) Both statements are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Both statements are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.

Answer: Option 1 — Both correct, and II explains I
Ethanol → ethanoic acid on oxidation (I ✓); oxidation = removal of H / addition of O (II ✓, and it explains I) → Option 1.
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