RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 20 June 2025 Shift 3 GK questions

Question 1

Which of the following soils is most suitable for rice cultivation in India?

Accepted Answer

Alluvial soil

Answer

Desert soil

Answer

Red soil

Answer

Saline soil

Question 2

Which part of a Hindu temple serves as the innermost chamber for the primary deity?

Accepted Answer

Garbhagriha

Answer

Shikhara

Answer

Kalasha

Answer

Jagati

Question 3

In January 2025, which veteran filmmaker received the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award for Indian cinema?

Accepted Answer

Sai Paranjpye

Answer

Vishal Bhardwaj

Answer

Shyam Benegal

Answer

Mira Nair

Question 4

Which body was established to control all matters of civil and military government of British territories in India?

Accepted Answer

Board of Control

Answer

Board of Directors

Answer

Board of Legislature

Answer

Board of Executives

Question 5

In which year was English education formally introduced in India by the British?

Accepted Answer

1835

Answer

1829

Answer

1854

Answer

1813

Question 6

'Reward for loyalty' as a factor for ministerial selection in India refers to:

Accepted Answer

recognising and rewarding longstanding support

Answer

ensuring each geographic region gets equal representation

Answer

granting monetary rewards to ministers

Answer

verifying the educational background of candidates

Question 7

What specific provision concerning the President of India is outlined in Article 59(3) of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

Salary and privileges of the President

Answer

Election of the President

Answer

Powers of the President

Answer

Impeachment of the President

Question 8

The 9ᵗʰ Amendment Act, 1960, was enacted to give effect to which of the following agreements?

Accepted Answer

Indo-Pak Agreement, 1958

Answer

Shimla Agreement, 1972

Answer

Lahore Declaration, 1999

Answer

Tashkent Agreement, 1966

Question 9

Which component of Windows OS allows users to modify system settings such as display resolution, sound preferences and user accounts?

Accepted Answer

Control Panel

Answer

Task Manager

Answer

Command Prompt

Answer

File Explorer

Question 10

The musical narration of the 'Battle of Khongjom' is a popular folk music of which State?

Accepted Answer

Manipur

Answer

Arunachal Pradesh

Answer

Nagaland

Answer

Kerala

Question 11

Nagara Uprising, a significant peasant rebellion that occurred in the Nagar province (present-day Shivamogga district) of the Mysore Kingdom, took place in:

Accepted Answer

1830-31

Answer

1710-11

Answer

1856-57

Answer

1798-99

Question 12

In January 2025, which major tribute was part of the Armed Forces Veterans’ Day celebration held at Akhnoor, Jammu?

Accepted Answer

Award ceremony for Gallantry Medals to ex-servicemen families

Answer

Launch of One Rank One Pension Phase II Benefits

Answer

Hoisting of a 108-feet National Flag and opening of a heritage museum

Answer

Inauguration of a National Veterans Memorial Park

Question 13

In March 2025, how many Light Combat Helicopters, Prachand, were ordered by the Ministry of Defence?

Accepted Answer

156

Answer

136

Answer

196

Answer

126

Question 14

What was the total financial allocation for the Department of Rural Development for FY 2024-25, as per the Demand of Grants 2024-25 Analysis?

Accepted Answer

₹1.77 lakh crore

Answer

₹2.58 lakh crore

Answer

₹1.50 lakh crore

Answer

₹1.26 lakh crore

Question 15

What was the Revised Estimate (RE) for the Department of Rural Development for the financial year 2024-25, as per the Annual Report 2024-25, published by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India?

Accepted Answer

₹173,912.11 crore

Answer

₹155,964.23 crore

Answer

₹180,878.11 crore

Answer

₹160,069.46 crore

Question 16

The Indian government is set to implement the 'One State, One RRB' (Regional Rural Bank) policy to improve operational efficiency, reduce competition and consolidate the existing 43 RRBs into ̲_______.

Accepted Answer

28

Answer

29

Answer

27

Answer

26

Question 17

The Planning Commission used a technique called 'perspective planning' for formulating five year plans in India. Which of the following best describes 'perspective planning'?

Accepted Answer

Long-term strategic planning

Answer

Tactical planning for one year

Answer

Crisis management planning

Answer

Planning without time limits

Question 18

In February 2025, India's External Affairs Minister and envoys from 61 countries visited which national park to experience its rich biodiversity and the iconic one-horned rhinos?

Accepted Answer

Kaziranga National Park

Answer

Periyar National Park

Answer

Sundarbans National Park

Answer

Jim Corbett National Park

Question 19

Which of the following conditions will prevent a file from being renamed in a Windows-based operating system?

Accepted Answer

The file is currently opened in another application.

Answer

The file has a long name exceeding 255 characters.

Answer

The file is located in the Recycle Bin.

Answer

The file has the 'Read-only' attribute enabled.

Question 20

What is the theme of the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit?

Accepted Answer

Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability

Answer

Global Economic Recovery

Answer

Climate Action Now

Answer

Digital Transformation

Question 21

Which prominent Indian leader led the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, a major civil disobedience movement against increased land taxes?

Accepted Answer

Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

Mahatma Gandhi

Question 22

The complete sequencing of the human genome has marked the beginning of:

Accepted Answer

genomics

Answer

immunology

Answer

cytogenetics

Answer

structural biology

Question 23

Privatisation involves transferring the ownership of enterprises from the public to the private sector. What is the primary goal of privatisation?

Accepted Answer

Improve efficiency and reduce government burden

Answer

Enhance public employment

Answer

Increase monopoly power

Answer

Increase fiscal deficit

Question 24

The Great Bath is located at:

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo-daro

Answer

Dholavira

Answer

Rakhigarhi

Answer

Harappa

Question 25

The Harsha inscription of 554 CE mentions the rise of Yajnavarman from which place?

Accepted Answer

Gaya

Answer

Kannouj

Answer

Magadha

Answer

Thanesar

Question 26

Which type of cell reference in MS Excel modifies both, the column letter and row number automatically when a formula is copied to another location?

Accepted Answer

Relative Reference

Answer

Mixed Reference

Answer

Static Reference

Answer

Absolute Reference

Question 27

Which keyboard shortcut is used to save an MS PowerPoint presentation quickly?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + S

Answer

Ctrl + N

Answer

Ctrl + P

Answer

Ctrl + O

Question 28

In November 2024, which Indian state conducted an Olympic-style school sports event with participation from Gulf-based Indian schools?

Accepted Answer

Kerala

Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

Delhi

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Question 29

What is one of the key advantages of the parliamentary system in ensuring smooth governance?

Accepted Answer

It ensures harmony and cooperation between the legislature and the executive.

Answer

The executive has absolute power over the legislature.

Answer

The Prime Minister can dissolve the legislature at will.

Answer

The judiciary controls both the legislature and the executive.

Question 30

Which of the following best describes the nature of the Northern Plain?

Accepted Answer

Alluvial and fertile

Answer

Arid and barren

Answer

Rocky and elevated

Answer

Hilly and forested

Question 31

Where was the ISSF World Cup 2025 held, where Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won silver in the 10 m Air Rifle Mixed Team event?

Accepted Answer

Lima, Peru

Answer

Munich, Germany

Answer

New Delhi, India

Answer

Cairo, Egypt

Question 32

What is the purpose of the 'AutoFill' feature in MS Excel 365?

Accepted Answer

To copy cell content or continue a pattern

Answer

To split text into multiple cells

Answer

To validate cell data

Answer

To automatically sum a range of values

Question 33

Alluvial soil is mainly found in which region of India?

Accepted Answer

Indo-Gangetic Plain

Answer

Peninsular Plateau

Answer

Eastern Ghats

Answer

Western Ghats

Question 34

The coordination number of atoms in a body-centered cubic (BCC) lattice is:

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

12

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 35

Which Indian state was named the "Go-To Global Destination for 2025" by the Wall Street Journal, highlighting its rich heritage and diverse wildlife?

Accepted Answer

Madhya Pradesh

Answer

Odisha

Answer

Kerala

Answer

Rajasthan

Question 36

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Accepted Answer

Hertz (Hz)

Answer

Millisecond

Answer

Pascal

Answer

Joule

Question 37

Who won the Album of the Year at the 67ᵗʰ Annual Grammy Awards in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter

Answer

Sabrina Carpenter – Short n' Sweet

Answer

Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft

Answer

Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

Question 38

Which state has the longest coastline in India, excluding islands?

Accepted Answer

Gujarat

Answer

Andhra Pradesh

Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Question 39

Which Union Territory of India has the longest coastline as per the 2022-23 Annual Report of the Ministry of Home Affairs?

Accepted Answer

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Answer

Lakshadweep

Answer

Daman and Diu

Answer

Puducherry

Geography (6)

Q1. Which of the following soils is most suitable for rice cultivation in India?

Q2. In February 2025, India's External Affairs Minister and envoys from 61 countries visited which national park to experience its rich biodiversity and the iconic one-horned rhinos?

Q3. Which of the following best describes the nature of the Northern Plain?

Q4. Alluvial soil is mainly found in which region of India?

Q5. Which state has the longest coastline in India, excluding islands?

Q6. Which Union Territory of India has the longest coastline as per the 2022-23 Annual Report of the Ministry of Home Affairs?

Ancient History (3)

Q7. Which part of a Hindu temple serves as the innermost chamber for the primary deity?

Q8. The Great Bath is located at:

Q9. The Harsha inscription of 554 CE mentions the rise of Yajnavarman from which place?

Current Affairs (8)

Q10. In January 2025, which veteran filmmaker received the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award for Indian cinema?

Q11. In January 2025, which major tribute was part of the Armed Forces Veterans’ Day celebration held at Akhnoor, Jammu?

Q12. In March 2025, how many Light Combat Helicopters, Prachand, were ordered by the Ministry of Defence?

Q13. What is the theme of the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit?

Q14. In November 2024, which Indian state conducted an Olympic-style school sports event with participation from Gulf-based Indian schools?

Q15. Where was the ISSF World Cup 2025 held, where Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won silver in the 10 m Air Rifle Mixed Team event?

Q16. Which Indian state was named the "Go-To Global Destination for 2025" by the Wall Street Journal, highlighting its rich heritage and diverse wildlife?

Q17. Who won the Album of the Year at the 67ᵗʰ Annual Grammy Awards in 2025?

Modern History (4)

Q18. Which body was established to control all matters of civil and military government of British territories in India?

Q19. In which year was English education formally introduced in India by the British?

Q20. Nagara Uprising, a significant peasant rebellion that occurred in the Nagar province (present-day Shivamogga district) of the Mysore Kingdom, took place in:

Q21. Which prominent Indian leader led the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, a major civil disobedience movement against increased land taxes?

Polity (4)

Q22. 'Reward for loyalty' as a factor for ministerial selection in India refers to:

Q23. What specific provision concerning the President of India is outlined in Article 59(3) of the Constitution of India?

Q24. The 9ᵗʰ Amendment Act, 1960, was enacted to give effect to which of the following agreements?

Q25. What is one of the key advantages of the parliamentary system in ensuring smooth governance?

Computer (5)

Q26. Which component of Windows OS allows users to modify system settings such as display resolution, sound preferences and user accounts?

Q27. Which of the following conditions will prevent a file from being renamed in a Windows-based operating system?

Q28. Which type of cell reference in MS Excel modifies both, the column letter and row number automatically when a formula is copied to another location?

Q29. Which keyboard shortcut is used to save an MS PowerPoint presentation quickly?

Q30. What is the purpose of the 'AutoFill' feature in MS Excel 365?

Static GK (1)

Q31. The musical narration of the 'Battle of Khongjom' is a popular folk music of which State?

Economics (5)

Q32. What was the total financial allocation for the Department of Rural Development for FY 2024-25, as per the Demand of Grants 2024-25 Analysis?

Q33. What was the Revised Estimate (RE) for the Department of Rural Development for the financial year 2024-25, as per the Annual Report 2024-25, published by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India?

Q34. The Indian government is set to implement the 'One State, One RRB' (Regional Rural Bank) policy to improve operational efficiency, reduce competition and consolidate the existing 43 RRBs into ̲_______.

Q35. The Planning Commission used a technique called 'perspective planning' for formulating five year plans in India. Which of the following best describes 'perspective planning'?

Q36. Privatisation involves transferring the ownership of enterprises from the public to the private sector. What is the primary goal of privatisation?

Biology (1)

Q37. The complete sequencing of the human genome has marked the beginning of:

Chemistry (1)

Q38. The coordination number of atoms in a body-centered cubic (BCC) lattice is:

Physics (1)

Q39. What is the unit of measurement for frequency?