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RRB JE CBT-1 2025-26 25 February 2026 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 13 GK / GS questions asked in RRB JE CBT-1 2025-26 on 25 February 2026, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Modern History, Static GK, Current Affairs, Economics, Biology, Polity.

📚 13 questions🗓️ 25 February 2026
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Subjects: Modern History (2) · Static GK (3) · Current Affairs (2) · Economics (2) · Biology (1) · Polity (2) · Geography (1)

Modern History (2)

Personalities, Newspapers, Books and Slogans · Freedom fighters and their titles

Q1. Which of the following is/are correct about Tej Bahadur Sapru?I. He helped Annie Besant to build up the Central Hindu College at Banaras. II. He entered politics during the Home Rule movement. III. He participated in the Round Table Conferences held between 1930 and 1932 in London.

  1. (a) Only I
  2. (b) Only II and III
  3. (c) Only II
  4. (d) All I, II and III
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) All I, II and III

Option 4 is correct.
Tej Bahadur Sapru helped Annie Besant in establishing the Central Hindu College at Banaras.
He entered politics actively during the Home Rule movement, which aimed at self-governance.
He also participated in the Round Table Conferences held between 1930 and 1932 in London to discuss constitutional reforms for India.
Hence, all three statements are correct about Tej Bahadur Sapru.
Final answer: Option 4
Rise of Nationalism and Indian National Congress · Moderates - leaders and methods

Q2. Which demand advanced by the Moderate leadership of the Indian National Congress (1885–1905) most clearly reflected their objective of expanding Indian involvement within colonial decision-making structures?

  1. (a) Curtailment of regressive indirect taxation
  2. (b) Preferential allocation of bureaucratic appointments to Indians
  3. (c) Expansion of legislative councils for Indian representation
  4. (d) Immediate transfer of political authority to Indian hands
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Expansion of legislative councils for Indian representation

Option 3 is correct: Expansion of legislative councils for Indian representation.
The Moderate leaders aimed to increase Indian participation within British colonial administration.
They sought reforms that allowed more Indians in legislative councils.
This demand was moderate, reflecting their goal to work within British rules rather than seeking immediate independence.
Options 1 and 2 show specific policy or appointments, less central to their overall political strategy.
Option 4 is a radical demand associated more with extremists, not moderates.
Thus, expanding legislative councils best represents their objective.
Final answer: Option 3

Static GK (3)

Important Days and Themes · National days

Q3. 'Utkal Diwas', which was celebrated on 1st April 2025, marks the anniversary of the statehood of __________.

  1. (a) Telangana
  2. (b) Uttarakhand
  3. (c) Odisha
  4. (d) Chhattisgarh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Odisha

Utkal Diwas is celebrated to mark the formation of the state of Odisha.
Odisha became a separate state on 1st April 1936.
Hence, the celebration on 1st April every year commemorates Odisha's statehood.
Correct option is Odisha, which is Option 3.
Final answer: Option 3
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q4. Which of the following folk dances is performed to celebrate a good harvest and is popular in the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh?

  1. (a) Rouf
  2. (b) Bhangra
  3. (c) Garba
  4. (d) Karma
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Karma

Option 4 is correct: Karma.
Karma is a folk dance performed primarily in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
It is performed to celebrate a good harvest and seek blessings for future crops.
Other options belong to different regions and cultural contexts: Rouf is from Kashmir, Bhangra is from Punjab, and Garba is from Gujarat.
Thus, Karma is the dance associated with harvest celebrations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Answer is Option 4.

Q5. Which region is the Sarhul festival, orgainsed on 1ˢᵗ April 2025, particularly significant in?

  1. (a) The southern states of India
  2. (b) The Chhotanagpur region and Jharkhand
  3. (c) The coastal regions of India
  4. (d) The Himalayan region
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The Chhotanagpur region and Jharkhand

Sarhul is a tribal festival celebrated mainly in the Chhotanagpur region and Jharkhand.
It marks the beginning of the new year and the arrival of spring.
The festival involves nature worship and is significant to the tribal communities in this region.
Hence, the Sarhul festival is particularly significant in the Chhotanagpur region and Jharkhand.
Final answer: Option 2

Current Affairs (2)

Books, Obituaries and Days - Current · Days and themes - current year

Q6. India commemorated the _________birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore on May 7, 2025.

  1. (a) 160th
  2. (b) 166th
  3. (c) 164th
  4. (d) 162nd
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 164th

Rabindranath Tagore was born in 1861.
To find the birth anniversary in 2025, subtract: 2025 − 1861 = 164.
But counting the first birth year as 1, the 164th birth anniversary falls in 2025.
The question's options and common commemorations usually note the 164th.
However, the 160th birth anniversary was commemorated in 2021.
So 2025 marks the 164th birth anniversary.
Therefore, the correct option is 164th.
Final answer: Option 1
Sports - Current · Cricket - current

Q7. Who among the following has overtaken Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 22 January 2025?

  1. (a) Kuldeep Yadav
  2. (b) Mohammed Siraj
  3. (c) Jasprit Bumrah
  4. (d) Arshdeep Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Arshdeep Singh

Solution :
On22 January 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, a new milestone was achieved in T20 Internationals.
Arshdeep SinghsurpassedYuzvendra Chahalto become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is.
He achieved this feat during the T20I match played at Eden Gardens.
Therefore, the correct answer isArshdeep Singh.

Economics (2)

Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development · Sustainable Development Goals

Q8. The Five Ps of Sustainable Development are:

  1. (a) People, Peace, Power, Planet, Partnership
  2. (b) People, Peace, Prosperity, Planet, Partnership
  3. (c) Poverty, Peace, Protection, Plant, Product
  4. (d) Population, Peace, Production, Power, Partnership
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) People, Peace, Prosperity, Planet, Partnership

The Five Ps of Sustainable Development are: People, Peace, Prosperity, Planet, Partnership.
This is a commonly accepted framework in sustainability discussions and UN documents.
Option 2 correctly lists these five elements.
Other options contain incorrect or unrelated terms like Power, Poverty, Plant, etc.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.
Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Financial inclusion schemes (PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY)

Q9. Under the Stand-Up India Scheme, bank loans from Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) are provided in what range for eligible beneficiaries?

  1. (a) ₹25 lakh to ₹2 crore
  2. (b) ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore
  3. (c) ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore
  4. (d) ₹5 lakh to ₹50 lakh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore

Solution:
Under theStand-Up India Scheme, loans are provided byScheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs).
The scheme supportsSC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
The loan range is fixed between₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore.

Biology (1)

Ecology and Environment · Waste management and biodegradable substances

Q10. What should be done in order to minimise waste production?

  1. (a) Change and adapt sustainable lifestyle
  2. (b) Use non-biodegradable products
  3. (c) Maximise plastic packaging of products
  4. (d) Increase plastic usage
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Change and adapt sustainable lifestyle

Correct option is 1.
To minimise waste production, adopting and adapting a sustainable lifestyle is essential.
Using non-biodegradable products or increasing plastic usage only increases waste, so options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect.
A sustainable lifestyle focuses on reducing demand on natural resources and waste generation.
Hence, the best way is to change and adapt sustainable lifestyle habits.
Answer complete.

Polity (2)

Amendments and Important Articles · Important articles and their subjects

Q11. Which of the following articles is INCORRECTY matched with the Constitutional Provisions related to Parliament ?

  1. (a) Article 99 ---Composition of the Council of States/Rajya Sabha
  2. (b) Article 93 ----Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of People
  3. (c) Article 89---- Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Council of States
  4. (d) Article 105--- Powers and Privileges of the Houses of Parliament
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 99 ---Composition of the Council of States/Rajya Sabha

Article 99 of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Oath or affirmation by Members of Parliament', not the composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
The composition of the Rajya Sabha is specified under Article 80.
Article 93 relates to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
Article 89 deals with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
Article 105 defines the Powers and Privileges of the Houses of Parliament.
Thus, only Option 1 incorrectly matches the article with the constitutional provision related to Parliament.
Final answer: Option 1
DPSP and Fundamental Duties · Socialistic principles

Q12. Which of the following objectives is stated in Article 38 of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) To establish a social order based on justice—social, economic, and political
  2. (b) To guarantee employment to all citizens
  3. (c) To provide equal education opportunities for all
  4. (d) To establish military rule for national security
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) To establish a social order based on justice—social, economic, and political

Article 38 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order characterised by justice—social, economic, and political.
This is a Directive Principle of State Policy guiding the government to create conditions of equality and fairness.
Options 2, 3, and 4 are not stated in Article 38.
Thus, the correct objective stated in Article 38 is to establish a social order based on justice—social, economic, and political.
Final answer: Option 1

Geography (1)

Q13. Which rivers have contributed to the formation of the Northwestern Plains of India?

  1. (a) Satluj, Beas, and Ravi
  2. (b) Krishna, Godavari, and Kaveri
  3. (c) Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra
  4. (d) Narmada, Tapti, and Mahanadi
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Satluj, Beas, and Ravi

Solution:
TheNorthwestern Plains of Indiaare mainly formed by rivers of theIndus river system
Major rivers includeSatluj, Beas, and Ravi
These rivers depositalluviumforming fertile plains in Punjab region
Answer: Satluj, Beas, and Ravi
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