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RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 17 June 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 40 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 on 17 June 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Economics, Ancient History, Computer, Current Affairs, Miscellaneous, Polity.

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Subjects: Economics (5) · Ancient History (4) · Computer (5) · Current Affairs (10) · Miscellaneous (2) · Polity (4) · Geography (4) · Biology (1) · Modern History (3) · Physics (1) · Static GK (1)

Economics (5)

Agriculture and Food Security · Green Revolution and other agricultural revolutions

Q1. Not all regions in India equally benefited from the Green Revolution. Which of the following states was least impacted by the first phase of the Green Revolution?

  1. (a) Uttar Pradesh
  2. (b) Orissa
  3. (c) Haryana
  4. (d) Punjab
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Orissa

Industry and Infrastructure · Infrastructure sectors

Q2. According to CRISIL’s Infrastructure Yearbook 2023, what is the total projected infrastructure spending in India over the next seven years?

  1. (a) ₹160 lakh crore
  2. (b) ₹143 lakh crore
  3. (c) ₹110 lakh crore
  4. (d) ₹95 lakh crore
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) ₹143 lakh crore

Q3. Which of the following are the key factors that are favourable for India for making it a key destination for foreign investments?1. India’s robust economic fundamentals2. Ongoing structural reforms3. Decreasing consumer market position

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

Answer: (d) 1 and 2 only

Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development · Poverty - measurement and committees

Q4. Between 2013-14 and 2022-23, how many Indians escaped multidimensional poverty, according to NITI Aayog?

  1. (a) 18.2 crore
  2. (b) 12.5 crore
  3. (c) 30.5 crore
  4. (d) 24.82 crore
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 24.82 crore

Basic Concepts and Economic Systems · Sectors of the economy (primary, secondary, tertiary)

Q5. Which of the following is a part of the secondary sector in India?

  1. (a) Weaving cotton fabric
  2. (b) Fishing
  3. (c) Farming
  4. (d) Teaching
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Weaving cotton fabric

Ancient History (4)

Gupta Empire · Gupta literature and scholars

Q6. Harishena was the court poet of:

  1. (a) Skandagupta
  2. (b) Chandragupta I
  3. (c) Chandragupta II
  4. (d) Samudragupta
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Samudragupta

Mauryan Empire · Bindusara

Q7. What was Ashoka's relation to Bindusara?

  1. (a) Son
  2. (b) Grandson
  3. (c) Brother-in-law
  4. (d) Brother
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Son

Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Cave architecture (Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, etc.)

Q8. The largest monolithic rock structure in the world, the Kailasa Temple, is situated in which of the following caves?

  1. (a) Bagh caves
  2. (b) Ellora caves
  3. (c) Ajanta caves
  4. (d) Junagadh caves
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ellora caves

Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Temple architecture styles (Nagara, Dravida, Vesara)

Q9. What is the name of the pillared hall at the front of a Hindu temple where devotees gather?

  1. (a) Antarala
  2. (b) Mandapa
  3. (c) Amalaka
  4. (d) Garbhagriha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mandapa

Computer (5)

Computer Memory · Secondary storage devices

Q10. What is the full form of CD, commonly used in storage devices?

  1. (a) Computer Disk
  2. (b) Compact Disc
  3. (c) Circuit Drive
  4. (d) Compact Data
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Compact Disc

Computer Organisation and Hardware · Motherboard and components

Q11. CMOS, often associated with storing system configuration, stands for:

  1. (a) Computerised Main Operating System
  2. (b) Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
  3. (c) Configurable Modular Operating Software
  4. (d) Central Memory Output System
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

Q12. In MS Excel, which feature ensures that only a specified portion of the spreadsheet is printed?

  1. (a) Page Break Preview
  2. (b) Print Area
  3. (c) Margin Settings
  4. (d) Page Orientation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Print Area

Q13. How do we customise bullets in MS Word?

  1. (a) Insert → Picture
  2. (b) Home → Bullets → Define New Bullet
  3. (c) Layout → Margins
  4. (d) View → Zoom
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Home → Bullets → Define New Bullet

Networking and Data Communication · OSI and TCP/IP models

Q14. In the context of Local Area Networks (LANs), what is the primary purpose of a MAC (Media Access Control) address?

  1. (a) To provide a logical address for network routing
  2. (b) To uniquely identify a network interface controller (NIC) at the data link layer
  3. (c) To define the physical layout and cabling of the network
  4. (d) To specify the network protocol being used for communication
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To uniquely identify a network interface controller (NIC) at the data link layer

Current Affairs (10)

Sports - Current · Cricket - current

Q15. Who was the skipper of the Mumbai Indians team that won the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 title?

  1. (a) Smriti Mandhana
  2. (b) Jhulan Goswami
  3. (c) Mithali Raj
  4. (d) Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Harmanpreet Kaur

Awards and Honours - Current · National awards - current

Q16. Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2025 for her contribution in which field?

  1. (a) Public Affairs
  2. (b) Medicine
  3. (c) Sports
  4. (d) Arts
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Arts

Defence and Security - Current · Military exercises - current

Q17. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Tiger Triumph – 25, which was conducted in April 2025. It was a bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and the United Kingdom. The Harbour Phase of the exercise was scheduled at Visakhapatnam, while the Sea Phase and HADR operations were conducted off Kakinada. Indian participation included INS Vikrant along with other Army and Air Force contingents. The exercise aimed to develop interoperability and formulate SOPs for a Combined Coordination Centre during joint operations.Which of the above statements are correct?

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

Answer: (b) Only 2 and 4

State News · State schemes and events

Q18. Which Indian state's/Union Territory's government has announced its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 to reduce air pollution in the region?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Delhi
  3. (c) Chandigarh
  4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Delhi

Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q19. Where did Max Verstappen clinch his fourth Formula 1 World Championship?

  1. (a) Indianapolis
  2. (b) Austin
  3. (c) Las Vegas
  4. (d) Miami
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Las Vegas

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

Q20. In January 2025, National Tourism Day was celebrated with which of the following themes?

  1. (a) Tourism for Equal Progress
  2. (b) Tourism for Inclusive Growth
  3. (c) Tourism for Sustainable Future
  4. (d) Tourism for Rural Revival
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tourism for Inclusive Growth

Reports, Indices and Rankings · Reports and their publishers

Q21. According to INEP Emissions Gap Report 2024, what annual reduction in emissions is required until 2035 to limit global warming to 1.5°C?

  1. (a) 7.5%
  2. (b) 10%
  3. (c) 3.5%
  4. (d) 5.5%
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 7.5%

Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q22. As per the Global Gender Gap Report, 2024, what percentage of the gender gap has India closed?

  1. (a) 66.3%
  2. (b) 60.1%
  3. (c) 64.1%
  4. (d) 62.5%
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 64.1%

International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q23. Which international entity has partnered with India to launch joint research initiatives aimed at tackling marine plastic litter and developing waste-to-hydrogen technologies?

  1. (a) G7 Environment Council
  2. (b) European Union (EU)
  3. (c) World Economic Forum (WEF)
  4. (d) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) European Union (EU)

Appointments and Resignations · Heads of organisations

Q24. Who is the Chairperson of Lokpal as of April 2025 in India?

  1. (a) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
  2. (b) Justice Ajay Manik Rao Khanwilkar
  3. (c) Justice Sanjay Yadav
  4. (d) Justice L Narayana Swamy
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Justice Ajay Manik Rao Khanwilkar

Miscellaneous (2)

General Miscellaneous · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q25. If 38% of a number is equal to(5)/(9)thof another number, what is the ratio of the first number to the second number?

  1. (a) 251 : 174
  2. (b) 250 : 171
  3. (c) 247 : 175
  4. (d) 246 : 169
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 250 : 171

General Miscellaneous · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q26. Find the area of a parallelogram, whose base is (3x − 5y + 4) m and height is (x − 5y) m.

  1. (a) (3x² − 25y² + 20xy + 4x − 20y) m²
  2. (b) (3x² + 25y² − 20xy + 4x − 20y) m²
  3. (c) (3x² − 25y² − 20xy − 4x − 20y) m²
  4. (d) (3x² + 25y² + 20xy + 4x − 20y) m²
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (3x² + 25y² − 20xy + 4x − 20y) m²

Polity (4)

DPSP and Fundamental Duties · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q27. Which of the following Directive Principles is mentioned in Article 43B of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a) Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry
  2. (b) Equal justice and free legal aid
  3. (c) Promotion of co-operative societies
  4. (d) Uniform civil code for the citizens
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Promotion of co-operative societies

Union Executive · President - powers (executive, legislative, veto, pardon, ordinance)

Q28. How does the President of India exercise his/her executive functions with respect to decision-making?

  1. (a) The President acts entirely on his own absolute discretion.
  2. (b) The President can repeatedly ask for reconsideration of any ministerial decision until satisfied.
  3. (c) The President acts independently of the Union Government for foreign affairs.
  4. (d) The President considers the advice of the Prime Minister and the Union council of ministers.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) The President considers the advice of the Prime Minister and the Union council of ministers.

Local Government · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q29. Who among the following has the authority to specify an urban area as a 'large urban area' or a 'small urban area' or a 'transitional area' in a state?

  1. (a) Chief Justice of the State's High Court
  2. (b) Chief Minister of the State
  3. (c) President of India
  4. (d) Governor of the State
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Governor of the State

Judiciary · Subordinate courts

Q30. What is the maximum imprisonment term that a Chief Judicial Magistrate can award?

  1. (a) Life imprisonment
  2. (b) 7 years
  3. (c) 10 years
  4. (d) 3 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 7 years

Geography (4)

Q31. Which of the following is a National Park in Rajasthan?

  1. (a) Ranthambore National Park
  2. (b) Jim Corbett National Park
  3. (c) Sundarbans National Park
  4. (d) Kaziranga National Park
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ranthambore National Park

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Extreme points and area facts

Q32. Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, is located on which island?

  1. (a) Great Nicobar Island
  2. (b) Car Nicobar Island
  3. (c) Nancowry Island
  4. (d) Little Nicobar Island
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Great Nicobar Island

India - Transport and Communication · Roadways and National Highways

Q33. What is the major reason behind higher road density in Kerala compared to Rajasthan?

  1. (a) Higher Gross Domestic Products
  2. (b) Mineral distribution
  3. (c) Topography and population density
  4. (d) Availability of land
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Topography and population density

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Location, extent and Standard Meridian

Q34. Among the following cities, which is closest to the Prime Meridian?

  1. (a) Ahmedabad
  2. (b) Agartala
  3. (c) Kanyakumari
  4. (d) Delhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ahmedabad

Biology (1)

Nutrition and Digestion · Digestive enzymes and juices

Q35. Which enzyme, secreted by the chief cells of the stomach, is crucial for initiating the digestion of proteins?

  1. (a) Amylase
  2. (b) Gastric lipase
  3. (c) Trypsinogen (converted to trypsin)
  4. (d) Pepsinogen (converted to pepsin)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Pepsinogen (converted to pepsin)

Modern History (3)

Towards Independence and Partition · Integration of princely states

Q36. Which Princely State had a representative assembly from as early as 1881?

  1. (a) Gwalior
  2. (b) Hyderabad
  3. (c) Patiala
  4. (d) Mysore
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mysore

Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Early revolutionary activities

Q37. Which secret society founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar promoted armed revolution against the British rule?

  1. (a) Anushilan Samiti
  2. (b) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
  3. (c) Ghadar Party
  4. (d) Abhinav Bharat
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Abhinav Bharat

Peasant, Tribal and Civil Uprisings · Leaders of tribal movements

Q38. The title name 'Rani Gaidinliu' was given to the Naga revolt leader Gaidinliu Pamei by which political leader?

  1. (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  3. (c) Mahatma Gandhi
  4. (d) Sarojini Naidu
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Jawaharlal Nehru

Physics (1)

Sound and Waves · Nature and types of waves (longitudinal, transverse)

Q39. What motion is responsible for the generation of waves in a string?

  1. (a) Rectilinear motion
  2. (b) Periodic oscillatory motion
  3. (c) Random motion
  4. (d) Non-accelerating translational motion
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Periodic oscillatory motion

Static GK (1)

Inventions and Discoveries · Medical discoveries

Q40. Which of the following medicines discovered by Paul Ehrlich became the first successful treatment for syphilis?

  1. (a) Prontosil
  2. (b) Erythromycin
  3. (c) Salvarsan
  4. (d) Penicillin
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Salvarsan

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