RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 20 June 2025 Shift 1 GK questions

Question 1

Who among the following was appointed as the Director General of CRPF in January 2025?

Accepted Answer

Gyanendra Pratap Singh

Answer

Manish Singhal

Answer

Bahadur Singh Sagoo

Answer

Sanjiv Ranjan

Question 2

On 7 March 2025, Govind Ballabh Pant's death anniversary, tributes were paid for his leadership in India's early post-independence years. Which state did he serve as its first Chief Minister?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Answer

Madhya Pradesh

Answer

Uttarakhand

Answer

Bihar

Question 3

On 15 April 2025, in which city of India STREE Summit 2025 on Women’s Safety and Empowerment was held?

Accepted Answer

Hyderabad

Answer

Patna

Answer

Ahmedabad

Answer

New Delhi

Question 4

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states about the formation of Union Public Service Commission of India?

Accepted Answer

Article 315

Answer

Article 316

Answer

Article 318

Answer

Article 317

Question 5

The folk song of Kerala, which is sung to send away the evil ghosts and spirits, is called:

Accepted Answer

Bhuta

Answer

Baul

Answer

Wanawan

Answer

Bhakha

Question 6

The famous dance form 'Kuchipudi' derives its name from the village Kuchelapuram, which is located in _______________.

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Answer

Karnataka

Answer

Kerala

Question 7

The crescent-shaped sand dunes found in the Thar Desert are called:

Accepted Answer

Barchans

Answer

Inselbergs

Answer

Ergs

Answer

Yardangs

Question 8

In the Indian parliamentary system, who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha before its term expires?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister advises the President to dissolve it.

Answer

The Speaker of Lok Sabha takes the decision.

Answer

The Chief Justice of India orders dissolution.

Answer

The Council of Ministers passes a resolution.

Question 9

Which city is set to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in November 2025?

Accepted Answer

Gyeongju

Answer

Busan

Answer

Seoul

Answer

Incheon

Question 10

What was the rate of increase in capital expenditure by the central government on major infrastructure sectors from 2019-20 to 2023-24?

Accepted Answer

39%

Answer

30%

Answer

35%

Answer

25%

Question 11

The Gini Coefficient is used to measure which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Income inequality

Answer

Absolute poverty

Answer

Consumption expenditure

Answer

Unemployment rate

Question 12

In which of the following locations was the PHDCCI International Week scheduled to be held in March 2025, which is postponed now?

Accepted Answer

Greater Noida

Answer

Surat

Answer

New Delhi

Answer

Mumbai

Question 13

Who is known as the 'Mother of Indian Revolution' for her pioneering role in the early Indian independence movement and for unfurling the first version of the Indian national flag abroad?

Accepted Answer

Madam Bhikaji Cama

Answer

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Answer

Sarojini Naidu

Answer

Annie Besant

Question 14

As per the Goods and Services Tax (Period of Levy and Collection of Cess) Rules, 2022, notified by the Finance Ministry, up to which date will the GST compensation cess be levied in India?

Accepted Answer

31 March 2026

Answer

30 June 2025

Answer

31 December 2025

Answer

31 December 2026

Question 15

Consider a scenario where a user interacts with a touch-sensitive display. Which of the following best describes the functional duality of this component within a computer system?

Accepted Answer

It serves as both an input device, detecting touch input, and an output device, displaying information and visual responses.

Answer

It functions exclusively as an input device, capturing the user's touch gestures and commands.

Answer

It acts solely as an output device, displaying visual feedback to the user's actions.

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Its primary role is data storage, retaining user interactions for later processing.

Question 16

Which of the following sessions of the INC passed a resolution opposing the Arms Act and the Vernacular Press Act?

Accepted Answer

1885 Bombay

Answer

1887 Madras

Answer

1895 Poona

Answer

1888 Allahabad

Question 17

During the 1886 session of the Indian National Congress in Calcutta, a major demand was raised for simultaneous Indian Civil Service examinations in England and India. Who presided over this session?

Accepted Answer

Dadabhai Naoroji

Answer

Surendranath Banerjee

Answer

Badruddin Tyabji

Answer

WC Bonnerjee

Question 18

What was the key purpose of amending the Legal Services Authorities Act in 2002?

Accepted Answer

To establish permanent Lok Adalats for public utility service disputes

Answer

To allow Lok Adalats to handle criminal cases

Answer

To merge Lok Adalats with High Courts

Answer

To replace all regular courts with Lok Adalats

Question 19

Ashoka appointed special officers to spread Dhamma, known as:

Accepted Answer

Dhamma Mahamatras

Answer

Purohits

Answer

Rajukas

Answer

Mahamatras

Question 20

Which of the following actions is essential for preserving changes made to an Excel workbook under a new file name?

Accepted Answer

Selecting 'Save As' and choosing a new name or location

Answer

Closing the application without saving

Answer

Pressing Ctrl + P

Answer

Clicking 'Print' from the File tab

Question 21

Which of the following methods is the simplest way to rename a file or folder in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Right-click the file/folder → Select Rename

Answer

Double-click the file to open it

Answer

Drag the file to the Recycle Bin

Answer

Press Ctrl + R

Question 22

Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a 'page fault' error during typical computer operation?

Accepted Answer

Attempting to access a memory address that has been swapped out to the hard drive

Answer

Accessing data stored in the CPU cache

Answer

Writing data to a read-only memory location

Answer

Executing an instruction directly from the BIOS

Question 23

Why is decentralised planning considered advantageous in the Panchayati Raj system in India?

Accepted Answer

It allows local communities to tailor need-based development initiatives.

Answer

It slows down the decision-making process, hindering development.

Answer

It centralises power in the hands of a few state officials.

Answer

It limits community participation in development planning.

Question 24

Which of the following countries is completely landlocked and shares an open border with India?

Accepted Answer

Nepal

Answer

Myanmar

Answer

Bangladesh

Answer

Afghanistan

Question 25

What is the primary environmental impact of the release of freon from refrigeration plants on the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Stratospheric ozone depletion

Answer

Increased nitrogen

Answer

Increased oxygen level

Answer

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

Question 26

According to the World Bank 2021 data, what was the poverty rate at $2.15 a day (2017 PPP) for India?

Accepted Answer

12.92%

Answer

10.5%

Answer

8.9%

Answer

15%

Question 27

According to the second law of reflection, all the incident ray, the normal to the mirror at the point of incidence and the reflected ray:

Accepted Answer

lie in the same plane

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are mutually perpendicular to each other

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lie in different planes

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are parallel to each other

Question 28

What was the theme for the Republic Day 2025 celebrations in India?

Accepted Answer

Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas

Answer

Unity in Diversity

Answer

India@75: A Nation Marching Forward

Answer

Celebrating the Constitution

Question 29

Which of the following was the famous ruler of the Satavahana dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Gautamiputra Satakarni

Answer

Vasumitra Satakarni

Answer

Bhagabhadra

Answer

Kanishka

Question 30

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Supreme Court judgement delivered in April 2025 in a case involving the use of Urdu on a municipal signboard in Maharashtra? The Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court’s decision that forbade the use of Urdu on municipal signboards. The Court held that language must reflect the religion of the majority in a particular region. The bench recognised Urdu as part of India’s Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb and criticised prejudice against languages.

Accepted Answer

Only 3

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1, 2 and 3

Answer

Only 2 and 3

Answer

Only 1 and 2

Question 31

What happens when you apply a template to an existing MS PowerPoint presentation?

Accepted Answer

It applies a new design while keeping the existing slide content.

Answer

It only changes the background, without affecting text formatting.

Answer

It completely replaces all slides and content.

Answer

It converts the PowerPoint presentation into a read-only format.

Question 32

Which soil is deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus but rich in iron and aluminium?

Accepted Answer

Laterite soil

Answer

Alluvial soil

Answer

Black soil

Answer

Desert soil

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of the semi-cryogenic engine of ISRO in 2025?

Accepted Answer

To power the semi-cryogenic booster stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)

Answer

To power the upper stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)

Answer

To power the main stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

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To power the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)

Question 34

Which of the following tennis player captured the 2024 US Open Men’s Singles title, marking his second Grand Slam win?

Accepted Answer

Jannik Sinner

Answer

Daniil Medvedev

Answer

Carlos Alcaraz

Answer

Novak Djokovic

Question 35

Which of the following urban agglomerations has the highest population in India as per Census 2011?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai

Answer

Delhi

Answer

Kolkata

Answer

Bengaluru

Question 36

Which major port is NOT located on the western coast of India?

Accepted Answer

Visakhapatnam

Answer

Mangalore

Answer

Kandla

Answer

Cochin

Question 37

In the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, how many seats did the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) secure out of the total constituencies?

Accepted Answer

34 out of 81

Answer

30 out of 81

Answer

36 out of 90

Answer

38 out of 90

Current Affairs (8)

Q1. Who among the following was appointed as the Director General of CRPF in January 2025?

Q2. On 15 April 2025, in which city of India STREE Summit 2025 on Women’s Safety and Empowerment was held?

Q3. Which city is set to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in November 2025?

Q4. In which of the following locations was the PHDCCI International Week scheduled to be held in March 2025, which is postponed now?

Q5. What was the theme for the Republic Day 2025 celebrations in India?

Q7. Which of the following tennis player captured the 2024 US Open Men’s Singles title, marking his second Grand Slam win?

Q8. In the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, how many seats did the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) secure out of the total constituencies?

Modern History (4)

Q9. On 7 March 2025, Govind Ballabh Pant's death anniversary, tributes were paid for his leadership in India's early post-independence years. Which state did he serve as its first Chief Minister?

Q10. Who is known as the 'Mother of Indian Revolution' for her pioneering role in the early Indian independence movement and for unfurling the first version of the Indian national flag abroad?

Q11. Which of the following sessions of the INC passed a resolution opposing the Arms Act and the Vernacular Press Act?

Q12. During the 1886 session of the Indian National Congress in Calcutta, a major demand was raised for simultaneous Indian Civil Service examinations in England and India. Who presided over this session?

Polity (4)

Q13. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states about the formation of Union Public Service Commission of India?

Q14. In the Indian parliamentary system, who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha before its term expires?

Q15. What was the key purpose of amending the Legal Services Authorities Act in 2002?

Q16. Why is decentralised planning considered advantageous in the Panchayati Raj system in India?

Static GK (3)

Q17. The folk song of Kerala, which is sung to send away the evil ghosts and spirits, is called:

Q18. The famous dance form 'Kuchipudi' derives its name from the village Kuchelapuram, which is located in _______________.

Q19. What is the primary purpose of the semi-cryogenic engine of ISRO in 2025?

Geography (5)

Q20. The crescent-shaped sand dunes found in the Thar Desert are called:

Q21. Which of the following countries is completely landlocked and shares an open border with India?

Q22. Which soil is deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus but rich in iron and aluminium?

Q23. Which of the following urban agglomerations has the highest population in India as per Census 2011?

Q24. Which major port is NOT located on the western coast of India?

Economics (4)

Q25. What was the rate of increase in capital expenditure by the central government on major infrastructure sectors from 2019-20 to 2023-24?

Q26. The Gini Coefficient is used to measure which of the following?

Q27. As per the Goods and Services Tax (Period of Levy and Collection of Cess) Rules, 2022, notified by the Finance Ministry, up to which date will the GST compensation cess be levied in India?

Q28. According to the World Bank 2021 data, what was the poverty rate at $2.15 a day (2017 PPP) for India?

Computer (5)

Q29. Consider a scenario where a user interacts with a touch-sensitive display. Which of the following best describes the functional duality of this component within a computer system?

Q30. Which of the following actions is essential for preserving changes made to an Excel workbook under a new file name?

Q31. Which of the following methods is the simplest way to rename a file or folder in Windows?

Q32. Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a 'page fault' error during typical computer operation?

Q33. What happens when you apply a template to an existing MS PowerPoint presentation?

Ancient History (2)

Q34. Ashoka appointed special officers to spread Dhamma, known as:

Q35. Which of the following was the famous ruler of the Satavahana dynasty?

Chemistry (1)

Q36. What is the primary environmental impact of the release of freon from refrigeration plants on the atmosphere?

Physics (1)

Q37. According to the second law of reflection, all the incident ray, the normal to the mirror at the point of incidence and the reflected ray: