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RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 21 June 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 39 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 on 21 June 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Economics, Current Affairs, Geography, Polity, Static GK, Chemistry.

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Subjects: Economics (5) · Current Affairs (9) · Geography (2) · Polity (6) · Static GK (3) · Chemistry (2) · Ancient History (3) · Modern History (3) · Computer (5) · Biology (1)

Economics (5)

Agriculture and Food Security · Agricultural marketing (APMC, e-NAM)

Q1. Which of the following is a feature of contract farming in India?

  1. (a) Farmers grow food for self-use
  2. (b) Fixed buy-back rate by companies
  3. (c) No involvement of corporations
  4. (d) Use of only traditional seeds
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Fixed buy-back rate by companies

Industry and Infrastructure · Make in India, Startup India and PLI

Q2. In which year did the government of India launch the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Campaign?

  1. (a) 2020
  2. (b) 2022
  3. (c) 2019
  4. (d) 2021
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 2020

Industry and Infrastructure · Disinvestment

Q3. Disinvestment was adopted as a tool for privatisation in India. Which of the following options best defines disinvestment?

  1. (a) Increase in public borrowing
  2. (b) Selling government stakes in public sector enterprises
  3. (c) Sale of public assets to foreign governments
  4. (d) Purchase of private companies by the government
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Selling government stakes in public sector enterprises

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Social welfare schemes

Q4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the beneficiaries of the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme in Gujarat in March 2025. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? The scheme aims to empower women by enabling SHG members to earn an annual household income of at least ₹1 lakh, sustained over agricultural seasons or business cycles. It offers direct annual cash transfers of ₹1 lakh to selected SHG members to support their livelihoods. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM.

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

Answer: (d) 1 and 3

Industry and Infrastructure · Classification of industries (size, ownership, raw material)

Q5. Which of the following is a mineral-based industry that uses ore or other minerals as raw materials?

  1. (a) Textile
  2. (b) Iron and steel
  3. (c) Sugar
  4. (d) Rubber
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Iron and steel

Current Affairs (9)

Awards and Honours - Current · National awards - current

Q6. In January 2025, who was honoured with the Padma Shri for developing the HRMN-99 variety of apples?

  1. (a) GS Randhawa
  2. (b) Hariman Sharma
  3. (c) Rajesh Rajan
  4. (d) Ramesh Pokhriyal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Hariman Sharma

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Court judgments and rulings - current

Q7. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recent Supreme Court developments on bail under the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002) in 2024-25? The Supreme Court has clarified that prolonged incarceration without trial can be a valid ground for granting bail under PMLA-2002, despite the twin conditions under Section 45. In Arvind Kejriwal’s case, the Court ruled that the legality of arrest must also consider the “need and necessity” of arrest, in addition to the standard “reasons to believe” clause. The Court has held that “bail is the exception, jail the rule”, which remains applicable in money laundering cases.

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

Answer: (a) Statements 1 and 2 only

Economy, Banking and Business · RBI and banking updates

Q8. According to the Reserve Bank of India, as of October 2024, India became the fourth country whose foreign exchange (forex) reserves swelled to $_______ billion.

  1. (a) 1,000
  2. (b) 101
  3. (c) 701
  4. (d) 901
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 701

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q9. The Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre was inaugurated on 8ᵗʰ April 2025 in which district?

  1. (a) Anantnag
  2. (b) Udhampur
  3. (c) Pulwama
  4. (d) Srinagar
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Udhampur

Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q10. Who among the following was appointed as Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in January 2025?

  1. (a) Justice Arun Mishra
  2. (b) Justice Joymalya Bagchi
  3. (c) Justice Harish Tandon
  4. (d) Justice Ashish Naithani
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Justice Arun Mishra

Science, Technology and Space - Current · Technology launches and AI

Q11. What type of engine is used in the Hansa NG trainer aircraft launched in April 2025?

  1. (a) Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine
  2. (b) Lycoming O-320 engine
  3. (c) Rotax 912 iSc3 Sports engine
  4. (d) Continental IO-360 engine
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rotax 912 iSc3 Sports engine

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q12. Which city hosted the 18ᵗʰ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in January 2025?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Hyderabad
  3. (c) Lucknow
  4. (d) Bhubaneswar
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bhubaneswar

International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q13. Which country's interim president met with the Iraqi Prime Minister in Qatar in April 2025?

  1. (a) Jordan
  2. (b) Iran
  3. (c) Lebanon
  4. (d) Syria
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Syria

International Affairs and Summits · Summits and conferences

Q14. What was the theme of the 2024 G20 Summit in Brazil?

  1. (a) Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet
  2. (b) Inclusive Growth for All
  3. (c) Global Recovery and Resilience
  4. (d) Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet

Geography (2)

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Coastal plains

Q15. The Coromandel Coast is located along which part of India?

  1. (a) Southern West coast
  2. (b) Southern East coast
  3. (c) Northern West coast
  4. (d) Northern East coast
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Southern East coast

Lithosphere - Earth's Interior and Landforms · Coastal landforms

Q16. How can rivers contribute to the formation of a coastal plain?

  1. (a) By increasing sea levels
  2. (b) By evaporating
  3. (c) By creating fault lines
  4. (d) By depositing sediments over time
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) By depositing sediments over time

Polity (6)

Polity Miscellaneous · Constitutions of other countries

Q17. What is a key difference between the Indian Prime Minister and the American President regarding their accountability to the legislature?

  1. (a) The American President is collectively responsible to Congress, while the Indian Prime Minister is not.
  2. (b) The American President can be dismissed by a simple majority in Congress, while the Indian Prime Minister can be removed by a no-confidence motion.
  3. (c) The American President and his cabinet are not members of Congress, whereas the Indian Prime Minister and his ministers must be part of Parliament.
  4. (d) The American President must seek a vote of confidence from Congress, unlike the Indian Prime Minister.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The American President and his cabinet are not members of Congress, whereas the Indian Prime Minister and his ministers must be part of Parliament.

Fundamental Rights · Right to Property and Article 300A

Q18. In which year was the Right to Property removed from the Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a) 1976
  2. (b) 1986
  3. (c) 1952
  4. (d) 1978
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1978

Polity Miscellaneous · Important acts and rights laws (RTI, RTE, etc.)

Q19. Labour reforms have remained a key agenda in the post-1991 economic policy landscape. How many labour codes were consolidated by the Indian government under the labour reforms enacted in 2019-2020?

  1. (a) Two
  2. (b) Four
  3. (c) Three
  4. (d) Five
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Four

Fundamental Rights · Fundamental Rights - general (Articles 12, 13)

Q20. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) These are absolute.
  2. (b) These are subject to reasonable restriction.
  3. (c) These may be enforced by the courts.
  4. (d) Cultural and educational rights are fundamental rights.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) These are absolute.

Local Government · PESA Act, State Finance and State Election Commissions

Q21. Which financial institution was established by the 74ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment, 1992, to review the finances of Urban Local Government Bodies?

  1. (a) Reserve Bank of India
  2. (b) Municipal Treasury Board
  3. (c) Urban Taxation Authority
  4. (d) State Finance Commission
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) State Finance Commission

Local Government · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q22. Prior to 1992, what was the status of Local Governments in India?

  1. (a) Statutory status under State Law
  2. (b) Constitutional status
  3. (c) Directly controlled by the Central Government
  4. (d) Autonomous self-governance
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Statutory status under State Law

Static GK (3)

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q23. Dhordo, the venue of Rann Utsav (from December, 2024 to February, 2025), is located in which Indian state and near what geographical feature?

  1. (a) Rajasthan – Thar Desert
  2. (b) Maharashtra – Western Ghats
  3. (c) Gujarat – Rann of Kutch
  4. (d) Punjab – Sutlej Basin
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gujarat – Rann of Kutch

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Painting styles and schools

Q24. What is used along with milk to distill the Pithora colours in Pithora painting?

  1. (a) Tamarind paste
  2. (b) Apple cider
  3. (c) Lime juice
  4. (d) Mahuda
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mahuda

Tribes, Languages and Religions · Tribes by state

Q25. In which state of India is the Bhil tribal community found in large numbers?

  1. (a) Tamil Nadu
  2. (b) Kerala
  3. (c) Odisha
  4. (d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Madhya Pradesh

Chemistry (2)

Matter and its States · States of matter and their properties

Q26. Let’s denote Z as the number of atoms per unit cell, M as the molar mass of the substance, and Nₐ as Avogadro’s number. Which formula is used to calculate the density (d) of a unit cell?

  1. (a) d = (a³ × Nₐ) / (Z × M)
  2. (b) d = (Z × Nₐ) / (M × a³)
  3. (c) d = (M × a³) / (Z × Nₐ)
  4. (d) d = (Z × M) / (a³ × Nₐ)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) d = (Z × M) / (a³ × Nₐ)

Everyday and Industrial Chemistry · Common names and chemical formulae

Q27. Which industries commonly used Tetrachloromethane as a degreasing agent?

  1. (a) Food processing industries
  2. (b) Textile industries
  3. (c) Manufacturing and mechanical industries
  4. (d) Bottling industries
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Manufacturing and mechanical industries

Ancient History (3)

Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Cave architecture (Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, etc.)

Q28. The Badami caves in Karnataka have been built by which of the following rulers?

  1. (a) Mauryas
  2. (b) Chalukyas
  3. (c) Pallavas
  4. (d) Pandyas
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Chalukyas

Gupta Empire · Gupta administration and economy

Q29. During the Gupta Empire, the terms 'Chata' and 'Bhata' were used for ________.

  1. (a) priestly warriors
  2. (b) regular and irregular troops
  3. (c) elephant riders
  4. (d) military spies
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) regular and irregular troops

Indus Valley Civilisation · Artefacts and findings

Q30. Which site is known for its elaborate dockyard structure?

  1. (a) Lothal
  2. (b) Rakhigarhi
  3. (c) Dholavira
  4. (d) Harappa
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Lothal

Modern History (3)

Gandhian Era · Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad

Q31. Hunger strike as a weapon was used for the first time by Mahatma Gandhi during which struggle?

  1. (a) Non-Cooperation Movement
  2. (b) Ahmedabad Mill Workers' Struggle
  3. (c) Champaran Satyagraha
  4. (d) Kheda Satyagraha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ahmedabad Mill Workers' Struggle

Revolt of 1857 · Centres and leaders

Q32. Birjis Qadr, the son of the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was proclaimed the new Nawab of a princely state in which place?

  1. (a) Madras
  2. (b) Mysore
  3. (c) Delhi
  4. (d) Lucknow
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Lucknow

Socio-Religious Reform Movements · Social reform laws (sati, widow remarriage, child marriage)

Q33. Which law permitted widow remarriage in India?

  1. (a) Hindu Widow Remarriage Act, 1856
  2. (b) Equality Law Act, 1870
  3. (c) Female Protection Act, 1862
  4. (d) Women's Rights Act, 1859
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Hindu Widow Remarriage Act, 1856

Computer (5)

MS Office and Productivity Tools · Keyboard shortcuts

Q34. Which keyboard shortcut is typically used to paste copied content?

  1. (a) Ctrl + F
  2. (b) Ctrl + C
  3. (c) Ctrl + S
  4. (d) Ctrl + V
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Ctrl + V

MS Office and Productivity Tools · MS PowerPoint

Q35. Which of the following MS PowerPoint features allows you to record the timing for each slide and any narration or laser pointer movements to be replayed automatically during a slideshow?

  1. (a) Rehearse Timings
  2. (b) Record Slide Show
  3. (c) Set Up Slide Show
  4. (d) Presenter View
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Record Slide Show

MS Office and Productivity Tools · Keyboard shortcuts

Q36. In MS PowerPoint, which of the following keyboard combinations is used to create a new blank presentation?

  1. (a) Ctrl + N
  2. (b) Ctrl + O
  3. (c) Ctrl + E
  4. (d) Ctrl + B
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ctrl + N

MS Office and Productivity Tools · MS PowerPoint

Q37. What is the main function of MS PowerPoint?

  1. (a) Editing photos
  2. (b) Browsing the internet
  3. (c) Creating and presenting slideshows
  4. (d) Managing emails
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Creating and presenting slideshows

MS Office and Productivity Tools · MS Word

Q38. What happens when you press 'Enter' while working with a bullet or numbered list in MS Word 365?

  1. (a) It converts the list into plain text.
  2. (b) It restarts numbering automatically.
  3. (c) It creates a new list item with the same bullet or number.
  4. (d) It deletes the previous bullet or number.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It creates a new list item with the same bullet or number.

Biology (1)

Heredity and Evolution · Chromosomes, genes and DNA

Q39. Which of the following best explains the functional diversity of RNA molecules in cells?

  1. (a) Their permanent role as genetic material
  2. (b) Their linear sequence of deoxyribonucleotides
  3. (c) Their ability to form double-stranded helical structures
  4. (d) Their capability to act as adapter, structural and catalytic molecules
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Their capability to act as adapter, structural and catalytic molecules

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