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All 39 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 on 21 June 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Ancient History, Modern History, Polity, Computer, Current Affairs, Economics.

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Subjects: Ancient History (2) · Modern History (4) · Polity (4) · Computer (4) · Current Affairs (9) · Economics (4) · Static GK (3) · Biology (1) · Chemistry (2) · Geography (6)

Ancient History (2)

Indus Valley Civilisation · Discovery and excavators

Q1. The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around:

  1. (a) 2500-1800 BCE
  2. (b) 5000–4000 BCE
  3. (c) 1000–500 BCE
  4. (d) 900–200 BCE
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 2500-1800 BCE

Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Ancient inscriptions and scripts

Q2. The Mauryan period saw the development of which script for inscriptions?

  1. (a) Brahmi
  2. (b) Pali
  3. (c) Kharosthi
  4. (d) Grantha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Brahmi

Modern History (4)

British Administration and Policies · Governors-General and Viceroys - events

Q3. When was the designation of the Governor General in India promoted as a Viceroy or Crown’s representative?

  1. (a) Year 1833
  2. (b) Year 1935
  3. (c) Year 1919
  4. (d) Year 1858
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Year 1858

Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Ghadar Party and revolutionaries abroad

Q4. The Ghadar Party, established in 1913 in San Francisco, aimed to overthrow the British rule in India through revolutionary means. Who was the key founder and ideological leader of the Ghadar Party?

  1. (a) Lala Lajpat Rai
  2. (b) VD Savarkar
  3. (c) Sachindra Nath Sanyal
  4. (d) Lala Har Dayal
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Lala Har Dayal

Towards Independence and Partition · Integration of princely states

Q5. Which Princely State was ruled personally by the Nizam and had the 'Sarf Khas' estate?

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

Answer: (d) Hyderabad

Socio-Religious Reform Movements · Prarthana Samaj and Satyashodhak Samaj

Q6. Which of the following pairs of reform organisations and their founders is correctly matched?

  1. (a) Brahmo Samaj – Dayanand Saraswati
  2. (b) Bahujan Samaj – BR Ambedkar
  3. (c) Arya Samaj – Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  4. (d) Satya Shodhak Samaj – Jyotiba Phule
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Satya Shodhak Samaj – Jyotiba Phule

Polity (4)

Union, Territory and Citizenship · OCI, NRI and CAA

Q7. What was the main change introduced by the 2015 Amendment to the Citizenship Act?

  1. (a) Created a new visa category for tourists
  2. (b) Abolished Overseas Citizenship
  3. (c) Merged PIO and OCI card schemes
  4. (d) Introduced Dual Citizenship
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Merged PIO and OCI card schemes

Special Provisions, Official Language and Miscellaneous Provisions · Co-operative societies (Part IXB)

Q8. Where is the audit report of an apex co-operative society required to be presented?

  1. (a) State Legislature
  2. (b) High Court
  3. (c) District Office
  4. (d) State Secretariat
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) State Legislature

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

Q9. Who is responsible for preparing the inaugural speech of the President of India in Indian Parliament?

  1. (a) Lok Sabha Speaker
  2. (b) The Leader of the Opposition
  3. (c) The President personally
  4. (d) The Council of Ministers
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) The Council of Ministers

Judiciary · Subordinate courts

Q10. The term ‘judicial service’ under Articles 233-237 refers to:

  1. (a) District judges and civil judicial posts below them
  2. (b) All magistrates, including executive magistrates
  3. (c) Only district judges
  4. (d) Only sessions judges and additional sessions judges
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) District judges and civil judicial posts below them

Computer (4)

Computer Memory · Primary memory (RAM, ROM and their types)

Q11. In the context of computer hardware components, what is the primary function of ROM?

  1. (a) It physically supports all internal hardware modules.
  2. (b) It executes programs and handles arithmetic operations.
  3. (c) It stores temporary data used during system processing.
  4. (d) It holds essential firmware required for booting the system.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) It holds essential firmware required for booting the system.

MS Office and Productivity Tools · MS PowerPoint

Q12. Which of the following options in PowerPoint allows you to see all the slides at once as thumbnails?

  1. (a) Outline View
  2. (b) Reading View
  3. (c) Slide Show View
  4. (d) Slide Sorter View
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Slide Sorter View

MS Office and Productivity Tools · MS PowerPoint

Q13. Which of the following methods is the quickest way to open an existing MS PowerPoint presentation?

  1. (a) Double-click the .pptx file in File Explorer
  2. (b) Use the Alt + F4 shortcut
  3. (c) Press Ctrl + O
  4. (d) Open MS PowerPoint and click Blank Presentation
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Double-click the .pptx file in File Explorer

MS Office and Productivity Tools · MS Word

Q14. How can we change the margins of a document in MS Word?

  1. (a) Design tab -> Margins
  2. (b) Review tab -> Margins
  3. (c) Insert tab -> Margins
  4. (d) Layout tab -> Margins
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Layout tab -> Margins

Current Affairs (9)

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q15. Where was the Leadership Summit 2024, a two-day corporate-academia event centered around the theme 'Grooming Young Talents' held?

  1. (a) Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
  2. (b) Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai
  3. (c) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  4. (d) Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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

Q16. Which of the following was the theme of National Science Day 2025, celebrated on the 28ᵗʰ of February?

  1. (a) Fostering Scientific Excellence through Youth-Driven Research and Innovation in India
  2. (b) Advancing Scientific Vision through Innovation and Collaborative Growth in Bharat
  3. (c) Building a Developed Nation through Scientific Thinking and Modern Technology
  4. (d) Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat

Defence and Security - Current · Military exercises - current

Q17. Which of the following statements regarding the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-25) are correct? TROPEX-25 is an annual exercise involving multiple Indian forces. The exercise is being conducted in the Indian Ocean Region over a duration of three months. The exercise includes participation from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard. The exercise focuses solely on cyber and electronic warfare operations.

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

Answer: (a) 2 and 3 only

Economy, Banking and Business · RBI and banking updates

Q18. In February 2025, which bank of India has announced $10 billion three-year dollar/rupee swap auction?

  1. (a) State Bank of India
  2. (b) Reserve Bank of India
  3. (c) Bank of India
  4. (d) Bank of Baroda
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Reserve Bank of India

International Affairs and Summits · Summits and conferences

Q19. When did Expo 2025 Osaka officially open?

  1. (a) 1 March 2025
  2. (b) 13 April 2025
  3. (c) 15 May 2025
  4. (d) 10 June 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 13 April 2025

Awards and Honours - Current · Sports and film awards - current

Q20. In November 2024, who was named Indian Film Personality of the Year at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

  1. (a) Vikrant Massey
  2. (b) Manoj Bajpayee
  3. (c) Ayushmann Khurrana
  4. (d) Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Vikrant Massey

Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q21. Who won the women’s singles title at the Indian Open 2025 Professional Squash Association (PSA) Copper event?

  1. (a) Rachael Grinham
  2. (b) Joshna Chinappa
  3. (c) Dipika Pallikal
  4. (d) Anahat Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Anahat Singh

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q22. Which summit is scheduled to be held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, in May 2025?

  1. (a) World Tech India Summit
  2. (b) World Global Business Forum
  3. (c) World Media India Expo
  4. (d) World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit

Environment and Climate - Current · Species discoveries and conservation news

Q23. In March 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Vantara' in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What is the primary purpose of this facility?

  1. (a) To function as a commercial zoo for tourism
  2. (b) To operate as a research institute for agricultural development
  3. (c) To serve as a luxury wildlife safari resort
  4. (d) To act as an advanced animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) To act as an advanced animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre

Economics (4)

Basic Concepts and Economic Systems · Economic systems (capitalist, socialist, mixed)

Q24. The concept of a mixed economy was central to India’s early planning strategies. In the context of India’s Five-Year Plans, what does the term 'mixed economy' refer to?

  1. (a) Mix of socialism and communism
  2. (b) Coexistence of agriculture and industry
  3. (c) Coexistence of public and private sectors
  4. (d) Balanced growth of rural and urban areas
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Coexistence of public and private sectors

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Social welfare schemes

Q25. What was the size of the special economic and comprehensive package launched by the Central Government to fight COVID-19 pandemic in India?

  1. (a) ₹20 lakh crore
  2. (b) ₹2 lakh crore
  3. (c) ₹120 lakh crore
  4. (d) ₹200 lakh crore
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) ₹20 lakh crore

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Government schemes - nodal ministries and mixed facts

Q26. Consider the statements with respect to the National Technical Textiles Mission in India.
1. The Union Government has launched a mission named National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) in 2025.
2. Technical textiles are fabrics made for specific functions and performance, rather than for looks.
3. They are used in products that help protect people, improve machinery and solve practical problems, such as in car parts, building materials, medical equipment and safety gear.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (b) Only 2 and 3

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · National sample surveys (NFHS, PLFS, NSS) - findings

Q27. What is the estimated monthly per capita household consumption expenditure in rural India, as reported by Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: 2023-24?

  1. (a) ₹5,000
  2. (b) ₹4,122
  3. (c) ₹6,996
  4. (d) ₹3,125
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) ₹4,122

Static GK (3)

Monuments and Heritage · UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

Q28. An astronomical observation site, Jantar Mantar, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which State?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Bihar
  3. (c) Rajasthan
  4. (d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rajasthan

Music and Musical Instruments · Carnatic music

Q29. 'Purvang' and 'Uttaranga' are two sections of which of the components of Carnatic Music?

  1. (a) Ragamalika
  2. (b) Anu Pallavi
  3. (c) Charanam
  4. (d) Varnam
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Varnam

Space, Defence and Technology · Evacuation and humanitarian relief operations

Q30. What was the name of India's humanitarian mission to provide assistance to Myanmar after the earthquake in March 2025?

  1. (a) Operation Dost
  2. (b) Operation Maitri
  3. (c) Operation Rahat
  4. (d) Operation Brahma
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Operation Brahma

Biology (1)

Tissues · Muscular tissue

Q31. Which type of muscle fibres are primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract, and what is a key characteristic of their contraction?

  1. (a) Cardiac muscle fibres; rhythmic and involuntary contraction
  2. (b) Striated muscle fibres; intermittent and forceful contraction
  3. (c) Smooth muscle fibres; slow and sustained involuntary contraction
  4. (d) Skeletal muscle fibres; rapid and voluntary contraction
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Smooth muscle fibres; slow and sustained involuntary contraction

Chemistry (2)

Periodic Classification of Elements · Groups and periods - position of elements

Q32. What does the horizontal row in the periodic table represent?

  1. (a) Periods
  2. (b) Groups
  3. (c) Columns
  4. (d) Blocks
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Periods

Periodic Classification of Elements · Groups and periods - position of elements

Q33. Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the representative elements?

  1. (a) They only include p-block elements.
  2. (b) They are also called Transuranium elements.
  3. (c) They consist of both s- and p-block elements.
  4. (d) They contain only metals.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) They consist of both s- and p-block elements.

Geography (6)

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Thar Desert

Q34. The Thar Desert is classified as which of the following?

  1. (a) Subtropical Desert
  2. (b) Mediterranean Desert
  3. (c) Tundra Desert
  4. (d) Polar Desert
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Subtropical Desert

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q35. Which of the following Indian states shares an international boundary with three countries?

  1. (a) Uttarakhand
  2. (b) Bihar
  3. (c) Himachal Pradesh
  4. (d) West Bengal
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) West Bengal

India - Drainage System · East-flowing peninsular rivers

Q36. Which of the following rivers originates in the Western Ghats?

  1. (a) Yamuna
  2. (b) Brahmaputra
  3. (c) Krishna
  4. (d) Ganga
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Krishna

India - Transport and Communication · Transport geography - modes and networks

Q37. As per the NITI Aayog Report titled 'FAST TRACKING FREIGHT IN INDIA' of 2021, what was the share of road transport in the freight traffic?

  1. (a) 62%
  2. (b) 40%
  3. (c) 50%
  4. (d) 71%
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 71%

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q38. Which of the following countries is closest to the Nicobar Islands?

  1. (a) Sri Lanka
  2. (b) Myanmar
  3. (c) China
  4. (d) Malaysia
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Myanmar

World Geography · World resources, industries and cities

Q39. Which country is developing the 'Gelephu Mindfulness City' to promote economic growth, wellness, and sustainability?

  1. (a) Bhutan
  2. (b) Cambodia
  3. (c) Sri Lanka
  4. (d) Nepal
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bhutan

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