RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 18 June 2025 Shift 1 GK questions

Question 1

With reference to computing, what does ASCII stand for?

Accepted Answer

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

Answer

Algorithmic Standard Code for International Information

Answer

American Systematic Code for International Interoperability

Answer

American Standard Code for Information Integrity

Question 2

What is the theme of the Venice Architecture Biennale scheduled to be held in May to November 2025?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence: Natural. Artificial. Collective

Answer

Architecture and Climate Change

Answer

Designing Future Societies

Answer

Sustainable Urban Futures

Question 3

Which Pulitzer-winning investigative series was titled 'Fentanyl Express'?

Accepted Answer

Reuters

Answer

NBC News

Answer

The New Yorker

Answer

CNN

Question 4

Lauren Roberts’ novel, third in 'The Powerless' trilogy, is titled:

Accepted Answer

Fearless

Answer

Powerless

Answer

Endless

Answer

Reckless

Question 5

Which British Viceroy described the Congress as representing only a 'microscopic minority' of the Indian population, thereby dismissing its political relevance?

Accepted Answer

Lord Dufferin

Answer

Lord Ripon

Answer

Lord Lytton

Answer

Lord Curzon

Question 6

The President's power to seek the Supreme Court's opinion on questions of law comes under ___________.

Accepted Answer

Article 143

Answer

Article 226

Answer

Article 131

Answer

Article 136

Question 7

By the 1970s, Public Sector Units (PSUs) had become dominant in the Indian industry. What criticism did they frequently face?

Accepted Answer

Operational inefficiencies, low productivity, and financial losses

Answer

Over-reliance on export markets for revenue

Answer

Excessive foreign ownership and capital outflow

Answer

High competition from private multinational corporations

Question 8

What is the total budget allocation for infrastructure spending in India for 2023-24?

Accepted Answer

₹10 lakh crore

Answer

₹9 lakh crore

Answer

₹7 lakh crore

Answer

₹5 lakh crore

Question 9

What percentage of the workforce in India was self-employed in 2023-24, reflecting a growing trend towards entrepreneurship, as per the Economic Survey Report, 2024-25?

Accepted Answer

58.4%

Answer

62.8%

Answer

52.6%

Answer

48.2%

Question 10

What was India’s external debt to GDP ratio at the end of September 2024?

Accepted Answer

19.4%

Answer

24.6%

Answer

13.4%

Answer

34%

Question 11

On 26 February 2025, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Down To Earth (DTE) magazine released their annual publication 'State of India’s Environment' from which state?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan

Answer

Kerala

Answer

West Bengal

Answer

Gujarat

Question 12

Which Fundamental Right was subjected to additional restrictions by the First Amendment Act of 1951?

Accepted Answer

Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression

Answer

Right to Equality

Answer

Right to Freedom of Religion

Answer

Right to Constitutional Remedies

Question 13

What was the officer responsible for looking after military stores during the reign of the Gupta Empire called?

Accepted Answer

Ranabhandagarika

Answer

Pilupati

Answer

Mahapratihara

Answer

Vishayapati

Question 14

In renal physiology, which segment of the nephron is most critical for generating the osmotic gradient that concentrates urine?

Accepted Answer

Loop of Henle

Answer

Proximal convoluted tubule

Answer

Collecting duct

Answer

Distal convoluted tubule

Question 15

Which of the following is the main purpose of using the 'Ctrl + S' keyboard shortcut while working on an MS PowerPoint presentation?

Accepted Answer

To save the current changes made to the file

Answer

To start a slideshow from the beginning

Answer

To share the presentation via email

Answer

To close the presentation window immediately

Question 16

Which of the following is the function of Ctrl + Shift + V in certain applications like Google Docs or web browsers?

Accepted Answer

Pastes content without any formatting

Answer

Reverts to the previous page in the browser

Answer

Opens the Find and Replace dialog box

Answer

Saves the document as a new file

Question 17

If it is 12 noon at IST (82°30′E), what time is it approximately at 97°30′E longitude?

Accepted Answer

1:00 PM

Answer

1:20 PM

Answer

11:00 AM

Answer

12:30 PM

Question 18

Who among the following issued the earliest land grant of the Maitraka family in 502 CE?

Accepted Answer

Dronasimha

Answer

Guhasena

Answer

Dharapatta

Answer

Shiladitya

Question 19

In MS Excel 2019, what is the primary purpose of the 'Print Preview' feature?

Accepted Answer

To view how the sheet will look when printed

Answer

To save the spreadsheet

Answer

To zoom into the sheet

Answer

To edit data

Question 20

Which shortcut key is used to create a new blank presentation quickly in MS PowerPoint 365?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + N

Answer

Shift + N

Answer

Ctrl + O

Answer

Ctrl + P

Question 21

Which category of musical instruments was related to objects of utility in daily life?

Accepted Answer

Ghana Vadya

Answer

Avanaddh Vadya

Answer

Sushira Vadya

Answer

Tata Vadya

Question 22

In January 2025, which of the following individuals was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

Accepted Answer

V Narayanan

Answer

K Sivan

Answer

G Madhavan Nair

Answer

Tapan Misra

Question 23

Following the provisions of the 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment 1992, how frequently are the members of the Gram Sabha expected to meet in a year?

Accepted Answer

At least twice in a year

Answer

Every week

Answer

Once a month

Answer

Once every five years

Question 24

Which of the following correctly characterises the regulatory and structural aspects of the NPS Vatsalya scheme, as launched in 2024? The scheme is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Contributions under NPS Vatsalya are pooled into a government-managed consolidated fund without individual accounts. The scheme allows a smooth shift to a regular NPS account when the subscriber turns 18 years of age. Upon attaining adulthood, subscribers must compulsorily exit NPS Vatsalya and opt for the Atal Pension Yojana.

Accepted Answer

1 and 3

Answer

Only 2

Answer

1 and 4

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Question 25

What natural feature existed between the Himalayas and the Deccan Plateau before the formation of the Great Plain?

Accepted Answer

A shallow trough or geosyncline

Answer

A mountain range

Answer

A dense forest

Answer

A deep ocean trench

Question 26

Which of the following accurately describes the Indian President's role in foreign affairs?

Accepted Answer

The President appoints ambassadors and conducts diplomatic work in his/her name.

Answer

The President is solely responsible for negotiating international treaties without any advisory input.

Answer

The President only receives foreign ambassadors but does not appoint them.

Answer

The President delegates all foreign affairs responsibilities to the Prime Minister.

Question 27

After the revolt of which year did the British implement measures that reduced the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army and increased the number of European soldiers?

Accepted Answer

1857

Answer

1806

Answer

1841

Answer

1874

Question 28

Which uprising in Uttar Pradesh, led by Mufti Muhammad Aiwaz, was among the most significant revolts against British rule in India prior to the First War of Independence in 1857?

Accepted Answer

Bareilly Uprisings

Answer

Kol Uprisings

Answer

Chuar Rebellion

Answer

Santhal Rebellion

Question 29

Desert soil is mostly found in which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan

Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Answer

Kerala

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Question 30

Which of the following is the SI unit for sound intensity?

Accepted Answer

Watt per square metre (W/m²)

Answer

Pascal (Pa)

Answer

Watt (W)

Answer

Metre per second (m/s)

Question 31

In January 2025, which woman cricketer received the Polly Umrigar Award from the BCCI?

Accepted Answer

Smriti Mandhana

Answer

Deepti Sharma

Answer

Shefali Verma

Answer

Jemimah Rodrigues

Question 32

Overall, the Panchayati Raj system in India is designed to promote:

Accepted Answer

democratic governance and empowerment at the grassroots level

Answer

central control over local areas across the country

Answer

economic austerity across the country for people's betterment

Answer

international funding for local projects, ensuring adequate development

Question 33

The speed limit on a highway has the dimension of:

Accepted Answer

Length over time

Answer

Mass

Answer

Time over length

Answer

Time

Question 34

In the Indian context, population growth in Class I cities is the most influenced by _____.

Accepted Answer

migration from rural areas

Answer

government employment

Answer

religious factors

Answer

natural increase

Question 35

What is the primary objective of 'Srjanam', the biomedical waste conversion system launched in 2025?

Accepted Answer

To reduce environmental hazards by eliminating incineration

Answer

To promote traditional biomedical waste disposal methods

Answer

To increase the use of landfills for biomedical waste

Answer

To develop a new method for incineration

Question 36

Which of the following is INCORRECT based on the Supreme Court’s ruling in 'Samtola Devi vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh', on 27 March 2025, regarding the ‘Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007’?

Accepted Answer

Eviction of a child or relative is mandatory in every case of neglect under the Act.

Answer

Senior citizens can file for maintenance even after transferring their property to their legal heirs.

Answer

The Act does not provide any provision for the eviction of a child or relative.

Answer

Tribunals under the Act have the authority to order the eviction of a child or relative if it is deemed necessary for the protection of the senior citizen.

Question 37

How many poems are included in Behramji Merwanji Malabari’s 'The Indian Muse in English Garb'?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

25

Answer

40

Answer

20

Question 38

Which of the following is the easternmost international border point of India?

Accepted Answer

Kibithu

Answer

Nathu La

Answer

Rohtang

Answer

Lipulekh

Computer (5)

Q1. With reference to computing, what does ASCII stand for?

Q2. Which of the following is the main purpose of using the 'Ctrl + S' keyboard shortcut while working on an MS PowerPoint presentation?

Q3. Which of the following is the function of Ctrl + Shift + V in certain applications like Google Docs or web browsers?

Q4. In MS Excel 2019, what is the primary purpose of the 'Print Preview' feature?

Q5. Which shortcut key is used to create a new blank presentation quickly in MS PowerPoint 365?

Current Affairs (9)

Q6. What is the theme of the Venice Architecture Biennale scheduled to be held in May to November 2025?

Q7. Which Pulitzer-winning investigative series was titled 'Fentanyl Express'?

Q8. Lauren Roberts’ novel, third in 'The Powerless' trilogy, is titled:

Q9. On 26 February 2025, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Down To Earth (DTE) magazine released their annual publication 'State of India’s Environment' from which state?

Q10. In January 2025, which of the following individuals was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

Q12. In January 2025, which woman cricketer received the Polly Umrigar Award from the BCCI?

Q13. What is the primary objective of 'Srjanam', the biomedical waste conversion system launched in 2025?

Q14. Which of the following is INCORRECT based on the Supreme Court’s ruling in 'Samtola Devi vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh', on 27 March 2025, regarding the ‘Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007’?

Modern History (3)

Q15. Which British Viceroy described the Congress as representing only a 'microscopic minority' of the Indian population, thereby dismissing its political relevance?

Q16. After the revolt of which year did the British implement measures that reduced the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army and increased the number of European soldiers?

Q17. Which uprising in Uttar Pradesh, led by Mufti Muhammad Aiwaz, was among the most significant revolts against British rule in India prior to the First War of Independence in 1857?

Polity (5)

Q18. The President's power to seek the Supreme Court's opinion on questions of law comes under ___________.

Q19. Which Fundamental Right was subjected to additional restrictions by the First Amendment Act of 1951?

Q20. Following the provisions of the 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment 1992, how frequently are the members of the Gram Sabha expected to meet in a year?

Q21. Which of the following accurately describes the Indian President's role in foreign affairs?

Q22. Overall, the Panchayati Raj system in India is designed to promote:

Economics (4)

Q23. By the 1970s, Public Sector Units (PSUs) had become dominant in the Indian industry. What criticism did they frequently face?

Q24. What is the total budget allocation for infrastructure spending in India for 2023-24?

Q25. What percentage of the workforce in India was self-employed in 2023-24, reflecting a growing trend towards entrepreneurship, as per the Economic Survey Report, 2024-25?

Q26. What was India’s external debt to GDP ratio at the end of September 2024?

Ancient History (2)

Q27. What was the officer responsible for looking after military stores during the reign of the Gupta Empire called?

Q28. Who among the following issued the earliest land grant of the Maitraka family in 502 CE?

Biology (1)

Q29. In renal physiology, which segment of the nephron is most critical for generating the osmotic gradient that concentrates urine?

Geography (5)

Q30. If it is 12 noon at IST (82°30′E), what time is it approximately at 97°30′E longitude?

Q31. What natural feature existed between the Himalayas and the Deccan Plateau before the formation of the Great Plain?

Q32. Desert soil is mostly found in which Indian state?

Q33. In the Indian context, population growth in Class I cities is the most influenced by _____.

Q34. Which of the following is the easternmost international border point of India?

Static GK (2)

Q35. Which category of musical instruments was related to objects of utility in daily life?

Q36. How many poems are included in Behramji Merwanji Malabari’s 'The Indian Muse in English Garb'?

Physics (2)

Q37. Which of the following is the SI unit for sound intensity?

Q38. The speed limit on a highway has the dimension of: