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RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 17 March 2026 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 38 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 on 17 March 2026 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Modern History, Economics, Current Affairs, Polity, Geography, Static GK.

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Subjects: Modern History (3) · Economics (3) · Current Affairs (7) · Polity (6) · Geography (6) · Static GK (2) · Biology (1) · Physics (2) · Ancient History (2) · Chemistry (1) · Medieval History (1) · Computer (4)

Modern History (3)

Peasant, Tribal and Civil Uprisings · Early civil and tribal revolts

Q1. Which among the following regions saw the Bundela's uprising in 1842?

  1. (a) Saurashtra
  2. (b) Ganjam
  3. (c) Vizianagram
  4. (d) Jabalpur
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Jabalpur

Bundela Uprising (1842)
The Bundela uprising occurred inBundelkhand region.
Key Facts:
• Led by Bundela chiefs against British annexation policies
• Centered aroundJabalpur and surrounding areas
• Part of resistance against Doctrine of Lapse
Answer: Option 4 → Jabalpur
Advent of Europeans and British Expansion · Anglo-French rivalry and Carnatic wars

Q2. The Battle of Wandiwash was fought between:

  1. (a) Dutch and Portuguese
  2. (b) Portuguese and French
  3. (c) British and Portuguese
  4. (d) British and French
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) British and French

Battle of Wandiwash (1760)
Fought between:British East India Company vs French
Location: Wandiwash (Tamil Nadu)
Key Facts:
British commander:Sir Eyre Coote
French commander:Comte de Lally
Result: Decisive British victory
Significance: Ended French colonial ambitions in India
Answer: Option 4 → British and French
Personalities, Newspapers, Books and Slogans · Organisations and their founders

Q3. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to Indian socio-political movements and their leaders?

  1. (a) The Self-Respect Movement was launched by E. V. Ramasamy.
  2. (b) The Home Rule League was founded by Aurobindo Ghosh.
  3. (c) The Abhinav Bharat Society was founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
  4. (d) The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was associated with Mahadev Govind Ranade.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The Home Rule League was founded by Aurobindo Ghosh.

Option 1:Self-Respect Movement (1925) - E. V. Ramasamy (Periyar) ✓
Option 2:Home Rule League - Founded byAnnie Besant (1916)andBal Gangadhar Tilak (1916), NOT Aurobindo Ghosh ✗
Option 3:Abhinav Bharat Society (1904) - V. D. Savarkar ✓
Option 4:Poona Sarvajanik Sabha (1870) - M. G. Ranade ✓
Answer: Option 2 → The Home Rule League was founded by Aurobindo Ghosh.

Economics (3)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Housing, sanitation and rural development schemes

Q4. Which scheme launched in 2000 aims at reducing rural poverty by increasing rural connectivity?

  1. (a) Bharatmala Pariyojana
  2. (b) Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana
  3. (c) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
  4. (d) Swaranjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
Launched:December 25, 2000
Objective: Provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas.
Aim: Reduce rural poverty by improving access to markets, healthcare, education through better connectivity.
Ministry:Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: Option 3 → Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Education and research schemes

Q5. In which year was the Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat (PBBB) scheme launched?

  1. (a) 2010
  2. (b) 2018
  3. (c) 2007
  4. (d) 2014
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2014

Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat (PBBB) Scheme
Launched by: Ministry of Education (MHRD)
Year:2014
Objective: Promote reading culture and improve learning outcomes in primary classes
Answer: Option 4 → 2014
Basic Concepts and Economic Systems · Sectors of the economy (primary, secondary, tertiary)

Q6. What trend is noted in the share of agriculture in GDP from 1950–51 to 2016–17?

  1. (a) Moderate growth with fluctuations
  2. (b) Sharp rise and quick fall
  3. (c) Significant reduction
  4. (d) Continuous decline with rebounds
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Significant reduction

In 1950-51, agriculture contributed over50% of India's GDP.
By 2016-17, this share declined to approximately15-17%.
This reflects structural transformation as services and industry sectors grew faster.
The decline was consistent and substantial over 66 years.
Answer: Option 3 → Significant reduction

Current Affairs (7)

Science, Technology and Space - Current · Space missions - current

Q7. In November 2025, which company delivered the human-rated Vikas engine to ISRO for the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. (a) Bharat Electronics
  2. (b) HAL
  3. (c) ISRO
  4. (d) Godrej Aerospace
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Godrej Aerospace

InNovember 2025,Godrej Aerospacedelivered the human-rated Vikas engine to ISRO.
The Vikas engine is crucial for theGaganyaan mission, India's first crewed spaceflight program.
Godrej Aerospace has been a key partner in manufacturing critical rocket engines for ISRO's missions.
Answer: Option 4 → Godrej Aerospace
Economy, Banking and Business · Budget and economic data - current

Q8. The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI), which monitors monthly fluctuations in the global prices of a basket of internationally traded food commodities, averaged how many points in December 2025?

  1. (a) 124.3 points
  2. (b) 120.5 points
  3. (c) 130.1 points
  4. (d) 128.6 points
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 124.3 points

TheFAO Food Price Index (FFPI)measures monthly changes in international prices of a basket of food commodities.
InDecember 2025, the FFPI averaged124.3 points.
This index is published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Answer: Option 1 → 124.3 points
Defence and Security - Current · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q9. Which university signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Defence Research and Development Organisation on 22 December 2025 to strengthen collaboration in defence and internal security research?

  1. (a) Rashtriya Raksha University
  2. (b) Indian Institute of National Security Studies
  3. (c) Central University of Police Studies
  4. (d) National Defence University
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rashtriya Raksha University

MoU signed on 22 December 2025
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)signed MoU with DRDO.
Purpose: Strengthen collaboration in defence and
internal security research.
RRU is India's first university dedicated to
national security and police studies.
Answer: Option 1 → Rashtriya Raksha University
Awards and Honours - Current · Sports and film awards - current

Q10. In 2025, who was named FIFA Men’s Player of the Year at the FIFA Best Football Awards held in Doha, Qatar?

  1. (a) Kylian Mbappé
  2. (b) Erling Haaland
  3. (c) Lionel Messi
  4. (d) Ousmane Dembélé
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Ousmane Dembélé

Event held inDoha, Qatarin January 2025.
Winner:Ousmane Dembélé(Paris Saint-Germain)
Recognized for outstanding performances in 2024.
Answer: Option 4 → Ousmane Dembélé
Books, Obituaries and Days - Current · Days and themes - current year

Q11. World Mental Health Day 2025 (10 October) focused on which theme/campaign message, observed internationally and in India?

  1. (a) Youth and Well-being
  2. (b) Mental Health at Work
  3. (c) Universal Right to Care
  4. (d) Mental health in humanitarian emergencies
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mental health in humanitarian emergencies

World Mental Health Day 2025
Date:10 October(observed annually)
Theme 2025:Mental health in humanitarian emergencies
Focus: Addressing mental health needs during crises, conflicts, disasters, and emergencies affecting vulnerable populations globally.
Answer: Option 4 → Mental health in humanitarian emergencies
Books, Obituaries and Days - Current · Days and themes - current year

Q12. What was the official theme of National Voters' Day 2026, observed on 25 January across India to recognise voters and promote democratic engagement?

  1. (a) My India, My Vote
  2. (b) Power to the People
  3. (c) Vote for Democracy
  4. (d) Citizen First, Nation Always
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) My India, My Vote

National Voters' Day 2026
Date:25 January(observed annually since 2011)
Purpose: Encourage electoral participation and celebrate voters
Theme 2026:'My India, My Vote'
This theme emphasizes individual responsibility in strengthening democracy through active voting participation.
Answer: Option 1 → My India, My Vote
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q13. After the Government merged 29 labour laws into four Labour Codes in November 2025, the provision permitting women to work in all establishments including night shifts falls under which of the following Codes?

  1. (a) The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
  2. (b) The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
  3. (c) The Code on Wages, 2019
  4. (d) The Code on Social Security, 2020
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Four Labour Codes (2019-2020):
1. Code on Wages, 2019 - minimum wages, payment
2. Industrial Relations Code, 2020 - unions, disputes
3. Social Security Code, 2020 - PF, ESI, gratuity
4.Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020
Key Provision:
Women's night shift work (with safety measures) falls under
OSH Code, 2020- covers working conditions, safety norms.
Answer: Option 1 → The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Polity (6)

Fundamental Rights · Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)

Q14. Which Article authorizes the State to make special provisions for the welfare of women and children?

  1. (a) Article 23(2)
  2. (b) Article 15(3)
  3. (c) Article 16(2)
  4. (d) Article 19(5)
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 15(3)

Article 15(3)enables the State to make special provisions
for women and children despite the general prohibition of
discrimination under Article 15(1).
This is an exception to the equality clause, allowing
affirmative action for vulnerable groups.
Other Articles:
Article 23(2) - Forced labour exceptions
Article 16(2) - Employment discrimination
Article 19(5) - Restrictions on freedom of movement
Answer: Option 2 → Article 15(3)
Preamble, Features, Parts and Schedules · Preamble - amendment and judicial views

Q15. The Preamble primarily serves as which of the following?

  1. (a) A financial guideline
  2. (b) A schedule to the Constitution
  3. (c) A guiding principle for interpretation
  4. (d) An enforceable part of law
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A guiding principle for interpretation

Key Facts:
1. Preamble embodies basic philosophy and fundamental values of Constitution.
2. Supreme Court ( Kesavananda Bharati case): Preamble is part of Constitution but not enforceable in court.
3. It serves asguiding light for interpretationof constitutional provisions.
Answer: Option 3 → A guiding principle for interpretation
Emergency and Centre-State Relations · Administrative relations

Q16. Which Constitutional provision empowers the Government of India to give directions to a State in certain matters?

  1. (a) Article 262
  2. (b) Article 265
  3. (c) Article 248
  4. (d) Article 256
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 256

Article 256- Obligation of States and Union
States must exercise executive power to ensure compliance with Parliament laws.
Union can givedirectionsto States for implementation of Union laws.
This ensures uniformity in execution of central legislation.
Answer: Option 4 → Article 256
Local Government · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q17. According to Article 243Q, the level of municipality for a transitional area will be designated as a _________.

  1. (a) Municipal Council
  2. (b) Municipal Corporation
  3. (c) Nagar Panchayat
  4. (d) Township
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nagar Panchayat

Article 243Qdefines three types of municipalities:
1.Nagar Panchayat→ Transitional area (rural to urban)
2.Municipal Council→ Smaller urban area
3.Municipal Corporation→ Larger urban area
Transitional areas are those in transition from rural to urban.
Answer: Option 3 → Nagar Panchayat
Union, Territory and Citizenship · Citizenship provisions (Articles 5-11)

Q18. Which Articles in the Constitution of India deal with citizenship at the time of its commencement?

  1. (a) Articles 1 to 4
  2. (b) Articles 14 to 24
  3. (c) Articles 12 to 18
  4. (d) Articles 5 to 11
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Articles 5 to 11

Part II (Articles 5-11)deals with citizenship at commencement.
Key Articles:
Article 5: Citizenship at commencement for domiciled persons
Article 6: Rights of migrants from Pakistan
Article 7: Rights of migrants to Pakistan
Article 8: Rights of overseas Indians
Article 9: Voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship
Article 10: Continuance of citizenship rights
Article 11: Parliament's power to regulate citizenship
Answer: Option 4 → Articles 5 to 11
Union Executive · Vice-President

Q19. Consider the following pairs.
[TABLE]
Article | Provision
1. 63 | The Vice-President of India
2. 64 | The Vice-President to be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States
3. 65 | The Vice-President to act as President during the absence of the President
4. 66 | Election of Vice-President
[/TABLE]
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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

Answer: (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Constitutional Articles on Vice-President
Article 63:There shall be a Vice-President of India
Article 64:VP shall be ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(Council of States)
Article 65:VP acts as President or discharges functions
during casual vacancy or temporary absence
Article 66:Election of Vice-President by Electoral College
(MPs of both Houses)
All four pairs correctly matched
Answer: Option 2 → 1, 2, 3 and 4

Geography (6)

World Geography · World resources, industries and cities

Q20. Manila hemp is found in ________.

  1. (a) Malaysia
  2. (b) Philippines
  3. (c) Indonesia
  4. (d) Japan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Philippines

Manila Hemp (Abaca)
Manila hemp is extracted fromAbaca plant(Musa textilis).
It is native to thePhilippinesand named after Manila, the capital city.
Used for making ropes, twines, and specialty papers due to its strength.
Answer: Option 2 → Philippines
India - Transport and Communication · Ports and shipping

Q21. Which of the following ports have NOT been identified for Port Modernization and Maritime Infrastructure Expansion under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 (MAKV 2047)?

  1. (a) V.O Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tuticorin)
  2. (b) Paradip Port Authority
  3. (c) Panaji Port
  4. (d) Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla)
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Panaji Port

MAKV 2047 focuses on modernization ofmajor portsin India.
Major Ports included:
V.O Chidambaranar (Tuticorin), Paradip, Deendayal (Kandla), Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Cochin, JNPT, etc.
Panaji Portis aminor portin Goa, not a major port.
It is NOT identified under MAKV 2047 modernization.
Answer: Option 3 → Panaji Port
Hydrosphere - Oceans and Water · Ocean currents

Q22. Canary Current occurs in which of the following oceans?

  1. (a) Pacific Ocean
  2. (b) Indian Ocean
  3. (c) Southern Ocean
  4. (d) Atlantic Ocean
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Atlantic Ocean

Canary Current
The Canary Current is a cold ocean current.
It flows along the northwest coast of Africa.
It is part of the North Atlantic Gyre system.
Flows southward from the North Atlantic towards the equator.
Answer: Option 4 → Atlantic Ocean
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Metallic minerals and mines

Q23. Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts are known for the production of which minerals?

  1. (a) Bauxite
  2. (b) Gold
  3. (c) Copper
  4. (d) Mica
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Copper

Mineral Production in Rajasthan Districts
Jhunjhunu District:Major copper mining area in Rajasthan.
Alwar District:Known for copper deposits and mining.
Key Fact:Khetri Copper Belt extends through Jhunjhunu.
Both districts are significant copper producers in India.
Answer: Option 3 → Copper
Lithosphere - Earth's Interior and Landforms · Volcanoes and volcanic landforms

Q24. Which volcano type is also known as a stratovolcano due to its layered structure?

  1. (a) Fissure volcano
  2. (b) Shield volcano
  3. (c) Cinder cone volcano
  4. (d) Composite volcano
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Composite volcano

Stratovolcano= Composite volcano with alternating layers
Structure: Layers of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and ash
Characteristics: Steep slopes, explosive eruptions, conical shape
Examples: Mount Fuji, Mount Vesuvius, Mount Rainier
Answer: Option 4 → Composite volcano
India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q25. Which mountain range encompasses the Kashmir, Kangra, and Kullu valleys within the Himalayas?

  1. (a) Aravalli
  2. (b) Vindhya
  3. (c) Lesser Himalayas
  4. (d) Great Himalayas
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Lesser Himalayas

The Himalayas are divided into three parallel ranges:
1.Greater Himalayas (Himadri)- Highest peaks
2.Lesser Himalayas (Himachal)- Middle range
3.Outer Himalayas ( Shiwaliks )- Southernmost
Lesser Himalayas characteristics:
• Altitude: 3,700-4,500 m
• Contains famous valleys: Kashmir, Kangra, Kullu
• Popular hill stations: Shimla, Mussoorie, Nainital
Answer: Option 3 → Lesser Himalayas

Static GK (2)

Dances · Folk dances by state

Q26. Which aspect of Hindu religion is reflected through the Raut Nacha dance form in Chhattisgarh ?

  1. (a) Epics of Lord Rama
  2. (b) Stories of Goddess Parvati
  3. (c) Memories of Lord Krishna
  4. (d) Legends of Lord Shiva
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Memories of Lord Krishna

Raut Nachais a traditional folk dance performed by the Yadav community in Chhattisgarh.
It depicts the life andleelas (divine plays) of Lord Krishna, especially his childhood activities as a cowherd.
Performed duringDev Uthani Ekadashi( Prabodhini Ekadashi) festival.
Dancers dress as cowherds and enact Krishna's playful activities with sticks and colorful costumes.
Answer: Option 3 → Memories of Lord Krishna
Monuments and Heritage · Temples and religious places

Q27. The Rashtrakutas were primarily known for which architectural marvel?

  1. (a) Kailasa Temple at Ellora
  2. (b) Brihadeeswara Temple
  3. (c) Sanchi Stupa
  4. (d) Konark Sun Temple at Konark
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kailasa Temple at Ellora

Kailasa Temple at Ellora- Built by Rashtrakuta King Krishna I (8th century CE).
Carved from single rock, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Largest monolithic structure in the world.
Other options: Brihadeeswara (Chola), Sanchi Stupa (Maurya), Konark (Eastern Ganga).
Answer: Option 1 → Kailasa Temple at Ellora

Biology (1)

Nutrition and Digestion · Balanced diet and roughage

Q28. The Sattvic diet specifically includes which type of grain?

  1. (a) Highly refined flour
  2. (b) Sugary breakfast cereals
  3. (c) Polished white rice
  4. (d) Red rice and unpolished rice
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Red rice and unpolished rice

Sattvic diet emphasizes pure, natural, unprocessed foods that promote clarity and health.
Key Principles:
• Whole grains in natural form
• Unrefined and unpolished foods
• Avoids heavy processing and refinement
Red rice and unpolished rice retain bran, nutrients, and natural properties—ideal for Sattvic diet.
Refined flour, sugary cereals, polished rice are processed—not Sattvic.
Answer: Option 4 → Red rice and unpolished rice

Physics (2)

Heat and Thermodynamics · Latent heat and change of state

Q29. What is the amount of heat per unit mass transferred during change of state of a substance called?

  1. (a) Latent heat
  2. (b) Induced heat
  3. (c) Thermal heat
  4. (d) Specific heat
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Latent heat

Heat absorbed or released during phase change ( solid↔liquid↔gas ) at constant temperature is calledLatent Heat.
It is measured per unit mass (J/kg or cal /g).
Types: Latent heat of fusion (melting/freezing) and Latent heat of vaporization (boiling/condensation).
Example: Ice at 0°C → Water at 0°C requires latent heat.
Answer: Option 1 → Latent heat
Light - Reflection and Mirrors · Concave mirror - image formation and uses

Q30. An object is placed between the focus and the pole of a concave mirror. The image formed is _______.

  1. (a) real and inverted
  2. (b) real and upright
  3. (c) virtual and inverted
  4. (d) virtual and upright
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) virtual and upright

Concave Mirror - Object Position: Between F and P
When object is placed between focus (F) and pole (P):
• Image formsbehind the mirror
• Image isvirtual(cannot be projected)
• Image iserect/upright(same orientation as object)
• Image ismagnified(larger than object)
This is the principle used inshaving mirrorsandmakeup mirrors.
Answer: Option 4 → virtual and upright

Ancient History (2)

Vedic Period · Vedic literature (Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads)

Q31. Which Vedic text, composed around 1000 BCE, contains 1028 hymns dedicated to various deities?

  1. (a) Sama Veda
  2. (b) Yajur Veda
  3. (c) Atharva Veda
  4. (d) Rig Veda
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Rig Veda

TheRig Vedais the oldest Vedic text.
It contains1028 hymns ( suktas )organized in 10 mandalas.
Composed around1500-1000 BCEin Vedic Sanskrit.
Hymns are dedicated to deities like Indra, Agni, Varuna, Soma.
Answer: Option 4 → Rig Veda
Mauryan Empire · Ashoka - Kalinga war and Dhamma

Q32. Ashoka was the viceroy of which region under his father Bindusara’s reign?

  1. (a) Tosali
  2. (b) Ujjain
  3. (c) Saurashtra
  4. (d) Patliputra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ujjain

Before becoming emperor, Ashoka served as viceroy under Bindusara.
Key Fact:Ashoka was appointed as viceroy ofUjjain(Avanti).
Ujjain was an important provincial center in western India.
Later, he also served briefly in Taxila to suppress a revolt.
Answer: Option 2 → Ujjain

Chemistry (1)

Structure of Atom · Rutherford's model and gold foil experiment

Q33. The discovery of the atomic nucleus was made through which experiment?

  1. (a) Gold foil experiment
  2. (b) Cathode ray experiment
  3. (c) Oil drop experiment
  4. (d) Canal ray experiment
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gold foil experiment

Discovery of Atomic Nucleus
Experiment:Gold Foil Experiment (1911)
Scientist:Ernest Rutherford
Key Findings:
• Alpha particles passed through thin gold foil
• Few particles deflected at large angles
• Concluded: Dense positive center = nucleus
Other experiments:
• Cathode ray → discovered electron (J.J. Thomson)
• Oil drop → measured electron charge (Millikan)
• Canal ray → discovered proton (Goldstein)
Answer: Option 1 → Gold foil experiment

Medieval History (1)

Mughal Empire · Mughal architecture

Q34. Ustad Ahmad Lahori is renowned as the chief architect of which UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. (a) Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
  2. (b) Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
  3. (c) Taj Mahal, Agra
  4. (d) Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Taj Mahal, Agra

Ustad Ahmad Lahori— Chief Architect of Mughal Era
Famous for designing theTaj Mahal(1632-1653)
Built by EmperorShah Jahanin memory of Mumtaz Mahal
Located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983
Answer: Option 3 → Taj Mahal, Agra

Computer (4)

MS Office and Productivity Tools · Keyboard shortcuts

Q35. Which pair of keyboard shortcuts is used to quickly copy and paste text?

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

Answer: (c) Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V

Ctrl + C→ Copy selected text/content
Ctrl + V→ Paste copied content
Other options:
Ctrl + Tab → Switch tabs
Ctrl + S → Save file
Ctrl + F → Find/Search
Answer:
Option 3 → Ctrl + C
and Ctrl + V
Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Popular operating systems

Q36. Where is Recycle Bin located?

  1. (a) Desktop
  2. (b) Start Menu
  3. (c) Control Panel
  4. (d) Taskbar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Desktop

TheRecycle Binis a system folder that stores deleted files temporarily.
By default, it appears as an icon on theDesktop.
Users can restore or permanently delete files from here.
Answer: Option 1 → Desktop
Software, Operating Systems and Programming · File extensions and formats

Q37. Which file type is most suitable for storing structured data that can be imported into spreadsheet applications?

  1. (a) .csv
  2. (b) .exe
  3. (c) . png
  4. (d) .mp4
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) .csv

File Types for Structured Data
.csv (Comma Separated Values)→ Text format storing tabular data
Each line = one row, commas separate columns
Directly opens in Excel, Google Sheets, etc.
Other options:
.exe → Executable program file
. png → Image file format
.mp4 → Video file format
Answer: Option 1 → .csv
Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Popular operating systems

Q38. Which of the following is correct about Hibernation mode in computers?

  1. (a) Uses extreme power
  2. (b) Uses minimum power
  3. (c) Uses maximum power
  4. (d) Uses supreme power
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Uses minimum power

Hibernation saves the current state (RAM contents) to hard disk and shuts down completely.
Power consumption: Nearly zero, as system is fully powered off.
Difference from Sleep: Sleep keeps RAM powered (uses some power), Hibernation powers off completely.
Used for: Long periods of inactivity while preserving work.
Answer: Option 2 → Uses minimum power
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