RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 19 June 2025 Shift 3 GK questions

Question 1

Chemical fertilisers were used intensively during the Green Revolution. What was the result of their overuse?

Accepted Answer

Soil salinity

Answer

Flooding

Answer

Crop diversification

Answer

Higher pest resistance

Question 2

As of February 2025, how many Khelo India Centres have been established across India for training athletes?

Accepted Answer

1041

Answer

1205

Answer

2021

Answer

1511

Question 3

What is the range of the Hansa NG trainer aircraft launched in 2025?

Accepted Answer

620 nautical miles

Answer

400 nautical miles

Answer

800 nautical miles

Answer

1,000 nautical miles

Question 4

An award made by a Lok Adalat has the same status as a __________.

Accepted Answer

Civil Court decree

Answer

High Court judgement

Answer

Magistrate’s order

Answer

Supreme Court order

Question 5

In lipid biochemistry, why do unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

The cis-double bonds introduce kinks, reducing van der Waals interactions.

Answer

They form ionic bonds that prevent solidification.

Answer

Their double bonds increase molecular symmetry leading to less crystal packing.

Answer

They have lower molecular weights than saturated fatty acids.

Question 6

Which novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie portrays the interconnected lives of four African women?

Accepted Answer

Dream Count

Answer

Americanah

Answer

Purple Hibiscus

Answer

Half of a Yellow Sun

Question 7

Hiromi Kawakami's speculative fiction novel, shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize, is titled:

Accepted Answer

Under the Eye of the Big Bird

Answer

Strange Weather in Tokyo

Answer

The Nakano Thrift Shop

Answer

The Ten Loves of Nishino

Question 8

What was the cutoff date for migrants to be eligible under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)?

Accepted Answer

December 31, 2014

Answer

January 26, 1950

Answer

August 15, 1947

Answer

March 31, 2020

Question 9

Convectional rainfall is common in which part of India during the pre-monsoon period?

Accepted Answer

Chhota Nagpur Plateau

Answer

Eastern Himalayas

Answer

Western Ghats

Answer

Kerala coast

Question 10

What is the maximum time limit for a co-operative society to conduct its annual general meeting after the close of the financial year?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

12 months

Answer

3 months

Answer

9 months

Question 11

Which of the following features is NOT typical of the Thar Desert?

Accepted Answer

Dense evergreen forests

Answer

Inland drainage

Answer

Shifting dunes

Answer

Oases

Question 12

Consider the following statements regarding Operation Brahma, launched in March 2025.
The operation was launched by the Government of India to assist Myanmar and Thailand after a major earthquake. Indian Navy ships Satpura and Savitri from the Eastern Naval Command sailed for Yangon with relief material. The Indian Army deployed a 118-member medical task force from the Shatrujeet Brigade as part of the relief efforts. A 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre was set up by the Indian Army in Thailand for trauma and emergency care.Which of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Only 1 and 4

Answer

Only 2 and 3

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 13

What does PCB stand for in electronics?

Accepted Answer

Printed Circuit Board

Answer

Portable Control Base

Answer

Power Circuit Board

Answer

Personal Control Board

Question 14

Which of the following is the most effective method for organizing files and folders in a computer's operating system?

Accepted Answer

Creating a logical folder structure that reflects the content, using clear, descriptive names

Answer

Renaming folders frequently to prevent them from becoming cluttered

Answer

Naming files and folders with random characters to avoid confusion

Answer

Storing all files and folders in one directory to save space

Question 15

Financial inclusion has been a major goal of post-1991 economic reforms in India. Which of the following flagship schemes was launched in 2014 to promote financial inclusion through universal access to banking facilities?

Accepted Answer

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Answer

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

Answer

National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)

Answer

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)

Question 16

In January 2025, India mourned the loss of Dr K.S. Manilal, a pioneering scientist in which of the following fields?

Accepted Answer

Botany

Answer

Environmental Engineering

Answer

Marine Biology

Answer

Astronomy

Question 17

The Ajanta caves have been mentioned in the accounts of which of the following travellers?

Accepted Answer

Hiuen Tsang

Answer

Megasthenes

Answer

Domingo Paes

Answer

Ibn-Battuta

Question 18

The Red Shirt Movement, also known as Khudai Khidmatgar, was led by which Indian freedom fighter in the North-West Frontier Province?

Accepted Answer

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

Answer

Madan Mohan Malviya

Answer

Subhas Chandra Bose

Answer

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Question 19

As of April 2025, what growth percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025-26 is projected by the Reserve Bank of India?

Accepted Answer

6.5%

Answer

5%

Answer

4.5%

Answer

6.3%

Question 20

From 10 to 12 April 2025, the 9ᵗʰ edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) was held in which city?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi

Answer

Chandigarh

Answer

Lucknow

Answer

Jaipur

Question 21

Which of the following events was part of the 15ᵗʰ National Voters' Day celebrations held in January 2025?

Accepted Answer

Presentation of best electoral practices awards

Answer

Introduction of online voter ID application

Answer

Announcement of new electoral boundaries

Answer

Launch of digital voting machines

Question 22

Which of the following statements about Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

PCBs serve only desktop computers and not portable devices.

Answer

Complex devices may use multilayer PCBs to fit more circuitry.

Answer

PCBs provide a base to support and organize hardware parts.

Answer

PCBs hold and connect electronic components using conductive tracks.

Question 23

Who were the ‘Rajukas’ during the Mauryan period?

Accepted Answer

Provincial officials

Answer

Craftsmen

Answer

Militias

Answer

Army administrators

Question 24

Which group gained increased importance in the post-Gupta society due to land grants?

Accepted Answer

Brahmins

Answer

Shudras

Answer

Kshatriyas

Answer

Vaishyas

Question 25

In MS Word, when a user wants to move a block of text from one part of a document to another, which of the following sequences of actions should be performed?

Accepted Answer

Cut the text → Paste the text at the desired location

Answer

Type the text → Save it → Retype it at the new location

Answer

Highlight the text → Save it → Open it in another document

Answer

Copy the text → Paste the text at the desired location

Question 26

Which keyboard shortcut is used to copy selected text in MS Word 365?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + C

Answer

Ctrl + X

Answer

Ctrl + Z

Answer

Ctrl + V

Question 27

In Carnatic music, the concluding part of 'Pallavi' is usually known as:

Accepted Answer

Ragamalika

Answer

Anu Pallavi

Answer

Varnam

Answer

Thanam

Question 28

What powers and responsibilities were granted to Panchayati Raj Institutions through the 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992?

Accepted Answer

Constitutional status and protection

Answer

Full autonomy from State

Answer

Power to override state legislations in matters of local importance

Answer

Direct control over the armed forces in rural areas

Question 29

The Northern Plains of India have been primarily formed by which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

Deposition of alluvium

Answer

Tectonic uplift

Answer

Glacial erosion

Answer

Volcanic eruption

Question 30

Privatisation can be partial, involving minority shareholding by the private sector. What is the government's shareholding threshold in a PSU for it to be considered privatised?

Accepted Answer

Less than 51%

Answer

75%

Answer

More than 50%

Answer

51%

Question 31

Skill development became crucial in aligning the workforce with economic needs. Which flagship program was launched in 2015 to improve employability through skill training?

Accepted Answer

Skill India Mission

Answer

Digital Literacy Program

Answer

Ujjwala Yojana

Answer

Kaushal Bharat

Question 32

According to World Bank’s State of Social Protection Report 2025, as of 2022, how many people in low- and middle-income countries lacked adequate social protection coverage?

Accepted Answer

02 billion

Answer

04 billion

Answer

05 billion

Answer

03 billion

Question 33

Under whose administration was the practice of Sati officially abolished in British India?

Accepted Answer

Lord William Bentinck

Answer

Lord Dalhousie

Answer

Lord Cornwallis

Answer

Lord Canning

Question 34

Who was 'Young Raja' in the context of Khond Uprising in Odisha?

Accepted Answer

Chakra Bisoi

Answer

Maganlal Bhukhan

Answer

Jetha Madhavji

Answer

U Tirot Singh

Question 35

Which of the following is a unit of the dimension 'length'?

Accepted Answer

Metre

Answer

Kilogram

Answer

Joule

Answer

Ampere

Question 36

How does the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts differ from that of the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

High Courts can issue writs for purposes beyond Fundamental Rights, unlike the Supreme Court.

Answer

High Courts require prior approval from the Supreme Court before issuing writs.

Answer

High Courts can issue writs only in appellate cases, not in original jurisdiction.

Answer

High Courts can issue writs only against state governments, not the Centre.

Question 37

Which transport initiative aims to link India with Thailand and Myanmar under India’s Act East Policy?

Accepted Answer

IMT Trilateral Highway

Answer

Mekong–Ganga Corridor

Answer

Kaladan Project

Answer

East Coast Economic Corridor

Question 38

Which latitude passes through the Rann of Kutch?

Accepted Answer

23.5°N

Answer

25°N

Answer

18°N

Answer

20°N

Economics (4)

Q1. Chemical fertilisers were used intensively during the Green Revolution. What was the result of their overuse?

Q2. Financial inclusion has been a major goal of post-1991 economic reforms in India. Which of the following flagship schemes was launched in 2014 to promote financial inclusion through universal access to banking facilities?

Q3. Privatisation can be partial, involving minority shareholding by the private sector. What is the government's shareholding threshold in a PSU for it to be considered privatised?

Q4. Skill development became crucial in aligning the workforce with economic needs. Which flagship program was launched in 2015 to improve employability through skill training?

Static GK (4)

Q5. As of February 2025, how many Khelo India Centres have been established across India for training athletes?

Q7. In Carnatic music, the concluding part of 'Pallavi' is usually known as:

Q8. Which transport initiative aims to link India with Thailand and Myanmar under India’s Act East Policy?

Current Affairs (8)

Q9. What is the range of the Hansa NG trainer aircraft launched in 2025?

Q10. Which novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie portrays the interconnected lives of four African women?

Q11. Hiromi Kawakami's speculative fiction novel, shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize, is titled:

Q12. In January 2025, India mourned the loss of Dr K.S. Manilal, a pioneering scientist in which of the following fields?

Q13. As of April 2025, what growth percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025-26 is projected by the Reserve Bank of India?

Q14. From 10 to 12 April 2025, the 9ᵗʰ edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) was held in which city?

Q15. Which of the following events was part of the 15ᵗʰ National Voters' Day celebrations held in January 2025?

Q16. According to World Bank’s State of Social Protection Report 2025, as of 2022, how many people in low- and middle-income countries lacked adequate social protection coverage?

Polity (5)

Q17. An award made by a Lok Adalat has the same status as a __________.

Q18. What was the cutoff date for migrants to be eligible under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)?

Q19. What is the maximum time limit for a co-operative society to conduct its annual general meeting after the close of the financial year?

Q20. What powers and responsibilities were granted to Panchayati Raj Institutions through the 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992?

Q21. How does the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts differ from that of the Supreme Court?

Chemistry (1)

Q22. In lipid biochemistry, why do unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature?

Geography (4)

Q23. Convectional rainfall is common in which part of India during the pre-monsoon period?

Q24. Which of the following features is NOT typical of the Thar Desert?

Q25. The Northern Plains of India have been primarily formed by which of the following processes?

Q26. Which latitude passes through the Rann of Kutch?

Computer (5)

Q27. What does PCB stand for in electronics?

Q28. Which of the following is the most effective method for organizing files and folders in a computer's operating system?

Q29. Which of the following statements about Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) is INCORRECT?

Q30. In MS Word, when a user wants to move a block of text from one part of a document to another, which of the following sequences of actions should be performed?

Q31. Which keyboard shortcut is used to copy selected text in MS Word 365?

Ancient History (3)

Q32. The Ajanta caves have been mentioned in the accounts of which of the following travellers?

Q33. Who were the ‘Rajukas’ during the Mauryan period?

Q34. Which group gained increased importance in the post-Gupta society due to land grants?

Modern History (3)

Q35. The Red Shirt Movement, also known as Khudai Khidmatgar, was led by which Indian freedom fighter in the North-West Frontier Province?

Q36. Under whose administration was the practice of Sati officially abolished in British India?

Q37. Who was 'Young Raja' in the context of Khond Uprising in Odisha?

Physics (1)

Q38. Which of the following is a unit of the dimension 'length'?