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RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 13 August 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 40 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 on 13 August 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Geography, Polity, Economics, Current Affairs, Ancient History, Computer.

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Subjects: Geography (5) · Polity (6) · Economics (5) · Current Affairs (12) · Ancient History (1) · Computer (2) · Static GK (2) · Modern History (3) · Medieval History (1) · Chemistry (3)

Geography (5)

Universe and Solar System · Earth - shape, size and motions

Q1. The Earth completes one rotation on its axis approximately in:

  1. (a) 30 days
  2. (b) 365 days
  3. (c) 24 hours
  4. (d) 12 hours
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 24 hours

India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Coal, petroleum and natural gas fields

Q2. Which of the following minerals is known as 'Brown Gold' in India?

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

Answer: (d) Lignite

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Coastal plains

Q3. The northern part of the plains along the Bay of Bengal is referred to as the Northern Circar, while the southern part is known as the ___________.

  1. (a) Coromandel Coast
  2. (b) Utkal Plains
  3. (c) Southern Circar
  4. (d) Andhra Plains
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Coromandel Coast

India - Drainage System · Dams and river valley projects

Q4. The Tehri Dam, which serves multiple purposes including power generation, is built on which river?

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

Answer: (b) Bhagirathi

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

Q5. Which of the following belongs to the Lakshadweep group of islands?

  1. (a) Milo Island
  2. (b) Kannur Islands
  3. (c) Kamorta Island
  4. (d) Chowra Island
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kannur Islands

Polity (6)

Parliament · Composition of Parliament

Q6. According to Article 79 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of:

  1. (a) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
  2. (b) President, Vice President, and Prime Minister
  3. (c) Prime Minister, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
  4. (d) only Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha

Special Provisions, Official Language and Miscellaneous Provisions · Special provisions for states (Article 371 series)

Q7. Special provisions for certain states are covered under which Part of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) Part XXI
  2. (b) Part XIX
  3. (c) Part XXII
  4. (d) Part XX
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Part XXI

Special Provisions, Official Language and Miscellaneous Provisions · Special provisions for SCs, STs and backward classes (Articles 330-342)

Q8. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?

  1. (a) Article 330
  2. (b) Article 331
  3. (c) Article 334
  4. (d) Article 332
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 330

Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · Comptroller and Auditor General

Q9. What is the term period of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

  1. (a) 6 years or 65 years
  2. (b) 4 years or 60 years
  3. (c) 6 years or 60 years
  4. (d) 5 years or 62 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 6 years or 65 years

Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · CVC and CBI

Q10. Which act gave statutory status to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

  1. (a) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  2. (b) The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
  3. (c) Lokpal Act, 2013
  4. (d) The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 1964
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003

Special Provisions, Official Language and Miscellaneous Provisions · Services under the Union and States (All India Services)

Q11. Which of the following central services holds the highest prestige, pay and emoluments among its peers?

  1. (a) Indian Foreign Service
  2. (b) Indian Postal Service
  3. (c) Indian Audit and Accounts Service
  4. (d) Indian Defence Accounts Service
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Indian Foreign Service

Economics (5)

Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development · Types of unemployment

Q12. Which of the following is an example of structural unemployment?

  1. (a) A worker losing their job due to a recession
  2. (b) A worker choosing not to work due to a lack of job opportunities
  3. (c) A worker being unable to find a job due to discrimination
  4. (d) A worker being unable to find a job due to a lack of skills in a new and expanding industry
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) A worker being unable to find a job due to a lack of skills in a new and expanding industry

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

Q13. Which of the following is the primary objective of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)?

  1. (a) Skill development for rural youth
  2. (b) Development of rural clusters with urban-like facilities
  3. (c) Ensuring 100 days of wage employment in rural areas
  4. (d) Electrification of rural households
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Development of rural clusters with urban-like facilities

External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Foreign trade policy and EXIM

Q14. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) were established to promote export-oriented industrialisation. What is a primary incentive offered to firms operating in SEZs?

  1. (a) Strict labour laws
  2. (b) Higher import duties
  3. (c) Tax holidays and infrastructure support
  4. (d) Ban on foreign investments
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tax holidays and infrastructure support

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Energy and power sector schemes

Q15. Which of the following schemes on Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) encourages entrepreneurs to set up CBG plants, produce and supply CBG to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for sale as automotive and industrial fuels?

  1. (a) Waste to Energy Programme (India)
  2. (b) Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT)
  3. (c) Cent Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) Scheme (India)
  4. (d) Biogas Programme (India)
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT)

Industry and Infrastructure · Disinvestment

Q16. Which major Indian company was privatised in the 2000s under the Government of India’s disinvestment policy?

  1. (a) BSNL
  2. (b) Maruti Udyog Limited
  3. (c) ISRO
  4. (d) LIC
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Maruti Udyog Limited

Current Affairs (12)

Art, Culture and Events - Current · Festivals and cultural events - current

Q17. The International Theatre Festival of India, Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), held in Bengaluru from 1 February 2025 to 8 February 2025, was organised by which of the following institutions?

  1. (a) Sangeet Natak Akademi
  2. (b) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
  3. (c) Kalidasa Kalakendram
  4. (d) National School of Drama
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) National School of Drama

Awards and Honours - Current · National awards - current

Q18. Who was honoured with the Luminous Lummer Dai Literary Award in 2025 for their contributions to Assamese literature?

  1. (a) Homen Borgohain
  2. (b) Indira Goswami
  3. (c) Ramchandra Chutia
  4. (d) Nirupama Borgohain
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Ramchandra Chutia

State News · State firsts

Q19. In which State has India’s first integrated API Green Hydrogen and 2G Ethanol plant been established?

  1. (a) Goa
  2. (b) Himachal Pradesh
  3. (c) Uttarakhand
  4. (d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Himachal Pradesh

Economy, Banking and Business · Business and corporate news

Q20. In March 2025, which company unveiled Vayu, an overall AI cloud offering for enterprises?

  1. (a) Tata Communication
  2. (b) Reliance Communication
  3. (c) Airtel Communication
  4. (d) Bajaj Communication
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Tata Communication

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q21. What was the theme of the 10ᵗʰ Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog that was held on 24 May 2025?

  1. (a) Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047
  2. (b) Viksit Bharat for All
  3. (c) Sustainable Growth for India
  4. (d) Empowering States for Development
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Health policy and programmes - current

Q22. In May 2025, the Ministry of Education launched a nationwide enforcement drive around schools and colleges for what purpose?

  1. (a) Focusing on mental health awareness
  2. (b) Making educational institutions free from tobacco and substance
  3. (c) Improving safety measures for female students
  4. (d) Promote positive campus culture and prevent incidents of ragging
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Making educational institutions free from tobacco and substance

Science, Technology and Space - Current · Research breakthroughs - current

Q23. Which of the following two rice varieties were unveiled as a part of India's genome-editing initiative in May 2025?

  1. (a) Pusa DST Rice 2 and Swarna Rice
  2. (b) Swarna Rice and Golden Rice
  3. (c) Kamala and Basmati Gold
  4. (d) Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1

State News · State schemes and events

Q24. Which district in Nagaland was officially declared as the state's 17ᵗʰ district in November 2024?

  1. (a) Meluri
  2. (b) Tseminyu
  3. (c) Shamator
  4. (d) Noklak
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Meluri

Defence and Security - Current · Military exercises - current

Q25. Which exercise in 2025 involved India and the United States focusing on amphibious warfare and HADR?

  1. (a) Exercise Tiger Triumph
  2. (b) Exercise Vajra Prahar
  3. (c) Exercise Malabar
  4. (d) Exercise Yudh Abhyas
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Exercise Tiger Triumph

Defence and Security - Current · Security operations

Q26. Which nationwide civil defence exercise, conducted on May 7, 2025 by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Disaster Management Authority, involved 244 districts across India to enhance emergency preparedness?

  1. (a) Operation Suraksha
  2. (b) Operation Abhyaas
  3. (c) Operation Raksha
  4. (d) Operation Trinetra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Operation Abhyaas

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

Q27. Which of the following countries does Amelia Kerr, the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024, represent?

  1. (a) Australia
  2. (b) South Africa
  3. (c) New Zealand
  4. (d) England
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) New Zealand

Economy, Banking and Business · GDP and growth forecasts

Q28. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook released in April 2025, what is India's projected economic growth rate for the year 2025?

  1. (a) 6.2%
  2. (b) 4.8%
  3. (c) 5.6%
  4. (d) 6.5%
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 6.2%

Ancient History (1)

Vedic Period · Rig Vedic society, polity and economy

Q29. Which of the following Vedic words literally means search for cows and also refers to battle?

  1. (a) Gaveshana
  2. (b) Gomat
  3. (c) Gopala
  4. (d) Duhitri
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gaveshana

Computer (2)

Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Windows features and utilities

Q30. What happens when a user renames a file in MS Windows?

  1. (a) The file is converted into a different format.
  2. (b) The file's name changes, but its content remains the same.
  3. (c) The file is deleted and a new file is created.
  4. (d) The file is moved to a different location.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The file's name changes, but its content remains the same.

MS Office and Productivity Tools · Keyboard shortcuts

Q31. What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + R do in web browsers?

  1. (a) Restores deleted files
  2. (b) Renames a file or folder
  3. (c) Runs a program
  4. (d) Refreshes the active window
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Refreshes the active window

Static GK (2)

Indian Railways · Railway stations and records

Q32. In May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 103 redeveloped railway stations under which of the following schemes?

  1. (a) Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
  2. (b) Bharat Mala Scheme
  3. (c) Udan Scheme
  4. (d) Smart Rail Mission
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Tribes, Languages and Religions · Classical and scheduled languages

Q33. In which of the following geographical areas of India is Kumaoni spoken by a significant portion of the population?

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

Answer: (a) Uttarakhand

Modern History (3)

Gandhian Era · Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh

Q34. Who among the following formed a Satyagraha Sabha on 24 February 1919 in Bombay to protest against the Rowlatt Bills?

  1. (a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  2. (b) Motilal Nehru
  3. (c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
  4. (d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mahatma Gandhi

British Administration and Policies · Education policies and commissions

Q35. Which of the following British officials found India as an uncivilised country and had to be civilised, following which the English Education Act of 1835 was introduced?

  1. (a) Henry Thomas Colebrooke
  2. (b) Nathaniel Halhed
  3. (c) Thomas Macaulay
  4. (d) William Jones
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Thomas Macaulay

Towards Independence and Partition · Mountbatten Plan and Partition

Q36. Which British Prime Minister officially announced the decision to grant independence to India and withdraw British forces from the subcontinent?

  1. (a) Pethick Lawrence
  2. (b) Stafford Cripps
  3. (c) Clement Atlee
  4. (d) Winston Churchill
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Clement Atlee

Medieval History (1)

Mughal Empire · Mughal administration (mansabdari, zabt)

Q37. During the Mughal period, the Ain-i-Dahsala system was introduced by _____.

  1. (a) Babur
  2. (b) Shah Jahan
  3. (c) Akbar
  4. (d) Aurangzeb
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Akbar

Chemistry (3)

Chemical Reactions and Equations · Writing and balancing chemical equations

Q38. Which of the following chemical reactions does NOT represent a balanced equation?

  1. (a) 2Fe + 3H₂O → Fe₂O₃ + 3H₂
  2. (b) 3Fe + 4H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + 4H₂
  3. (c) Fe + H₂O → FeO + H₂
  4. (d) 4Fe + 3H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + 2H₂
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 4Fe + 3H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + 2H₂

Chemical Bonding · Ionic bond

Q39. Which of the following is a correct representation of a compound formed by ionic bonding?

  1. (a) H₂O
  2. (b) CO₂
  3. (c) NaCl
  4. (d) NH₃
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) NaCl

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

Q40. Who is credited with the discovery of the nucleus through the gold foil experiment?

  1. (a) Bohr
  2. (b) Ernest Rutherford
  3. (c) John Dalton
  4. (d) Lavoisier
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ernest Rutherford

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