RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 24 June 2025 Shift 1 GK questions

Question 1

Who among the following was appointed as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 2025?

Accepted Answer

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai

Answer

Dr. V Narayanan

Answer

Bahadur Singh Sagoo

Answer

Bhuvnesh Kumar

Question 2

The 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Memoir or Autobiography was awarded to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls

Answer

Heavy by Kiese Laymon

Answer

Spare by Prince Harry

Answer

Stay True by Hua Hsu

Question 3

In February 2025, who won the ‘CA in Public Service’ award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India?

Accepted Answer

Deepak Kumar Kedia

Answer

Sushil Kumar Modi

Answer

TV Narendran

Answer

Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Question 4

What was the term for Anglo-Indian bureaucrats in the princely states?

Accepted Answer

Non-Mulkis

Answer

Zamindars

Answer

Mulkis

Answer

Jagirdars

Question 5

Which of the following stupas marks the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon?

Accepted Answer

Dhamek stupa

Answer

Mahabodhi stupa

Answer

Amravati stupa

Answer

Sanchi stupa

Question 6

Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India related to the accounts of a state shall be submitted to whom among the following?

Accepted Answer

Governor of the concerned state

Answer

Chief Minister of the concerned state

Answer

President of India

Answer

Prime Minister of India

Question 7

When did the citizenship provisions in the Constitution come into effect?

Accepted Answer

November 26, 1949

Answer

July 19, 1949

Answer

January 26, 1950

Answer

August 15, 1947

Question 8

Which of the following numbers is used to represent the ASCII value of the uppercase letter 'B'?

Accepted Answer

66

Answer

65

Answer

90

Answer

97

Question 9

Which option correctly explains the fundamental difference between input and output devices in a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Input devices enable users to send data into the system, while output devices communicate processed information back to the user.

Answer

Input devices run pre-loaded instructions from memory, whereas output devices collect environmental data.

Answer

Input devices change user inputs into digital format, while output devices permanently save system data.

Answer

Input devices directly interact with the CPU, while output devices work independently without CPU involvement.

Question 10

The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in which region?

Accepted Answer

North-East India

Answer

Central India

Answer

Western Ghats

Answer

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Question 11

Which Schedule and Article contain the names and extent of states and union territories?

Accepted Answer

First Schedule – Articles 1 and 4

Answer

Second Schedule – Article 5

Answer

Fourth Schedule – Article 80

Answer

First Schedule – Articles 1 and 2

Question 12

Which of the following has dimensional formula [M⁰ L⁰ T−²]?

Accepted Answer

Angular acceleration

Answer

Frequency

Answer

Angular velocity

Answer

Strain

Question 13

Which of the following can be considered as an immediate cause of the Sanyasi Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Restrictions imposed by the British upon pilgrims visiting holy places among both Hindus and Muslims

Answer

Development of a broad sense of view of Indian Nationalism

Answer

British occupation of Madras region and their new land laws along with the atrocities of the landlords

Answer

Implementation of the Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act of 1908

Question 14

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under which of the following Acts?

Accepted Answer

Companies Act, 1956

Answer

Infrastructure Development Act, 2002

Answer

Indian Railways Act, 1989

Answer

Companies Act, 2013

Question 15

In March 2025, India introduced anti-dumping duties on five products imported from which country?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

The United States of America

Answer

Bangladesh

Answer

Japan

Question 16

How many offices of the University Grants Commission are in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

1

Answer

2

Question 17

Who among the following established its factory in Petapuli on the North Coromandel Coast in 1606?

Accepted Answer

Dutch East India Company

Answer

Spanish East India Company

Answer

Danish East India Company

Answer

German East India Company

Question 18

Who specifically paints the Pithora artworks?

Accepted Answer

Lakhara

Answer

Shepherds

Answer

Farmers

Answer

Potters

Question 19

What amount will be disbursed from FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26 under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund established by the Central Government?

Accepted Answer

₹1 lakh crore

Answer

₹5 lakh crore

Answer

₹10 lakh crore

Answer

₹2 lakh crore

Question 20

Harshavardhana belonged to which ancient region?

Accepted Answer

Thanesar

Answer

Magadha

Answer

Malwa

Answer

Agra

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a thermometric property?

Accepted Answer

Colour of a substance

Answer

Length of a metal rod

Answer

Electrical resistance

Answer

Pressure of a gas

Question 22

Public health services remained largely inaccessible to the masses during the colonial rule. What was India's approximate life expectancy at the time of independence?

Accepted Answer

30-32 years

Answer

60-65 years

Answer

42-45 years

Answer

55-60 years

Question 23

Education remained largely inaccessible to the masses during colonial rule. What was India’s literacy rate around 1947?

Accepted Answer

Below 20%

Answer

Close to 90%

Answer

Over 75%

Answer

Around 50%

Question 24

’Top-khanah’ was the general name given to the military/artillery branch of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Mughal Dynasty

Answer

Ghurid Dynasty

Answer

Vijayanagara Empire

Answer

Delhi Sultanate

Question 25

Which of the following statements related to the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme launched in 2024 is/are correct?
Statement 1: The ONOS scheme aims to provide digital access to over 13,000 international journals for research institutions across India.
Statement 2: INFLIBNET(Information and Library Network) is responsible for managing financial transactions related to the subscription charges of these journals.

Accepted Answer

Only 1

Answer

Both 1 and 2

Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Only 2

Question 26

Which statement is true regarding a balanced diet?

Accepted Answer

It contains all nutrients in appropriate proportions.

Answer

It includes only fruits and vegetables.

Answer

It consists mainly of carbohydrates for energy.

Answer

It must exclude fats to prevent diseases.

Question 27

What will the following PowerShell command in Windows OS do?
Command: Remove-Item C:\Logs -Recurse -Force

Accepted Answer

Delete all files and subfolders inside C:\Logs, including the folder itself

Answer

Only delete files, leave folders intact

Answer

Delete only empty folders under C:\Logs

Answer

Move the C:\Logs folder to the Recycle Bin

Question 28

Which type of legislative bills must be introduced in the Lok Sabha only after obtaining the prior approval of the President of India?

Accepted Answer

Money Bills

Answer

Public Bills

Answer

Private Bills

Answer

Ordinary Bills

Question 29

What is the approximate area covered by the Thar Desert in India?

Accepted Answer

1,70,000 km²

Answer

1,00,000 km²

Answer

2,00,000 km²

Answer

1,50,000 km²

Question 30

Which region in India is the least populated due to physical barriers and limited accessibility?

Accepted Answer

Northern Himalayas (Ladakh region)

Answer

Coastal Andhra Pradesh

Answer

Ganga Basin

Answer

Eastern Rajasthan

Question 31

In 2024, India celebrated its first National Space Day. What event did this day commemorate?

Accepted Answer

The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon

Answer

The launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata

Answer

The establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Answer

The launch of India's first manned space mission

Question 32

Which of the following cities hosted the inaugural Women's Hockey India League in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Ranchi

Answer

Mumbai

Answer

Bengaluru

Answer

Chennai

Question 33

Consider a scenario where a user is interacting with a virtual reality (VR) environment. Which of the following input devices is least likely to be the primary means of navigation and interaction within this immersive environment?

Accepted Answer

Optical mouse connected to the computer

Answer

Handheld controllers with positional tracking

Answer

Haptic gloves providing tactile feedback

Answer

Head-mounted display with integrated motion tracking

Question 34

Who was elected as the Chair of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67ᵗʰ GBM?

Accepted Answer

Amardeep Singh Bhatia

Answer

Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata

Answer

Jone Maritino Nemani

Answer

Agung Nur Rohmad

Question 35

Which of the following physiographic regions lies north of the Narmada River?

Accepted Answer

Malwa Plateau

Answer

Deccan Plateau

Answer

Karnataka Plateau

Answer

Telangana Plateau

Question 36

Which of the following cities hosted the European Political Community Summit in November 2024?

Accepted Answer

Budapest

Answer

Prague

Answer

Vienna

Answer

Brussels

Question 37

How many villages in India have completed the computerisation of land records as of March 2025, according to the Department of Land Resources?

Accepted Answer

6.25 lakh

Answer

6 lakh

Answer

7.5 lakh

Answer

5.5 lakh

Question 38

Which of the following statements regarding Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 is/are correct? The exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force at an Air Force Station near Siachen Glacier. It involved Para (Special Forces) of the Indian Army, MARCOS of the Indian Navy, and Garud commandos of the Indian Air Force. The primary aim was to enhance joint operational capability in high-altitude mountain warfare. The exercise included combat free falls and hostage rescue operations.

Accepted Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

2 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

3 and 4 only

Question 39

In January 2025, who chaired the high-level review meeting on ISRO’s upcoming missions for 2025?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Jitendra Singh

Answer

Dr. V Narayanan

Answer

Pawan Kumar Goenka

Answer

Dr. S Somnath

Current Affairs (10)

Q1. Who among the following was appointed as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 2025?

Q2. The 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Memoir or Autobiography was awarded to which of the following?

Q3. In February 2025, who won the ‘CA in Public Service’ award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India?

Q4. In March 2025, India introduced anti-dumping duties on five products imported from which country?

Q6. Which of the following cities hosted the inaugural Women's Hockey India League in 2025?

Q7. Who was elected as the Chair of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67ᵗʰ GBM?

Q8. Which of the following cities hosted the European Political Community Summit in November 2024?

Q10. In January 2025, who chaired the high-level review meeting on ISRO’s upcoming missions for 2025?

Modern History (3)

Q11. What was the term for Anglo-Indian bureaucrats in the princely states?

Q12. Which of the following can be considered as an immediate cause of the Sanyasi Rebellion?

Q13. Who among the following established its factory in Petapuli on the North Coromandel Coast in 1606?

Ancient History (2)

Q14. Which of the following stupas marks the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon?

Q15. Harshavardhana belonged to which ancient region?

Polity (5)

Q16. Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India related to the accounts of a state shall be submitted to whom among the following?

Q17. When did the citizenship provisions in the Constitution come into effect?

Q18. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in which region?

Q19. Which Schedule and Article contain the names and extent of states and union territories?

Q20. Which type of legislative bills must be introduced in the Lok Sabha only after obtaining the prior approval of the President of India?

Computer (4)

Q21. Which of the following numbers is used to represent the ASCII value of the uppercase letter 'B'?

Q22. Which option correctly explains the fundamental difference between input and output devices in a computer system?

Q23. What will the following PowerShell command in Windows OS do?Command: Remove-Item C:\Logs -Recurse -Force

Q24. Consider a scenario where a user is interacting with a virtual reality (VR) environment. Which of the following input devices is least likely to be the primary means of navigation and interaction within this immersive environment?

Physics (2)

Q25. Which of the following has dimensional formula [M⁰ L⁰ T−²]?

Q26. Which of the following is NOT a thermometric property?

Static GK (4)

Q27. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under which of the following Acts?

Q28. How many offices of the University Grants Commission are in Delhi?

Q29. Who specifically paints the Pithora artworks?

Q30. In 2024, India celebrated its first National Space Day. What event did this day commemorate?

Economics (4)

Q31. What amount will be disbursed from FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26 under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund established by the Central Government?

Q32. Public health services remained largely inaccessible to the masses during the colonial rule. What was India's approximate life expectancy at the time of independence?

Q33. Education remained largely inaccessible to the masses during colonial rule. What was India’s literacy rate around 1947?

Q34. How many villages in India have completed the computerisation of land records as of March 2025, according to the Department of Land Resources?

Medieval History (1)

Q35. ’Top-khanah’ was the general name given to the military/artillery branch of which of the following?

Biology (1)

Q36. Which statement is true regarding a balanced diet?

Geography (3)

Q37. What is the approximate area covered by the Thar Desert in India?

Q38. Which region in India is the least populated due to physical barriers and limited accessibility?

Q39. Which of the following physiographic regions lies north of the Narmada River?

Q23. What will the following PowerShell command in Windows OS do?
Command: Remove-Item C:\Logs -Recurse -Force