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All 38 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 on 14 August 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Polity, Current Affairs, Modern History, Geography, Computer, Economics.

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Subjects: Polity (4) · Current Affairs (11) · Modern History (5) · Geography (6) · Computer (2) · Economics (2) · Static GK (3) · Chemistry (1) · Biology (1) · Medieval History (1) · Physics (1) · Ancient History (1)

Polity (4)

Special Provisions, Official Language and Miscellaneous Provisions · Scheduled and tribal areas (Fifth and Sixth Schedules)

Q1. Under the Fifth Schedule, which primary authority is granted to the Governor of a State regarding Scheduled Areas?

  1. (a) Power to regulate land, forests and social customs in Scheduled Areas
  2. (b) Power to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly
  3. (c) Authority to appoint Members of Parliament from Scheduled Areas
  4. (d) Power to amend the Constitution regarding Schedule amendments
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Power to regulate land, forests and social customs in Scheduled Areas

Judiciary · Judicial review and judicial activism

Q2. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is commonly cited as forming the constitutional basis for Judicial Review?

  1. (a) Article 19
  2. (b) Article 370
  3. (c) Article 13
  4. (d) Article 30
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Article 13

Amendments and Important Articles · Major constitutional amendments

Q3. What is the main feature of the 106ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023?

  1. (a) Abolishment of titles
  2. (b) Reservation of one-third seats for women in legislatures
  3. (c) Provision of legal status to Right to Property
  4. (d) Set up of the Lokpal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Reservation of one-third seats for women in legislatures

Fundamental Rights · Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)

Q4. Which article of the Indian Constitution relates RTI to the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression?

  1. (a) Article 19(1)(a)
  2. (b) Article 32
  3. (c) Article 21
  4. (d) Article 15(1)(b)
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 19(1)(a)

Current Affairs (11)

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

Q5. Which Indian institute's scientists unlocked the mystery of a cellular 'messenger' that may help treat Alzheimer's and diabetes?

  1. (a) IISc Bengaluru
  2. (b) IIT Delhi
  3. (c) IIT Kharagpur
  4. (d) AIIMS New Delhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) IISc Bengaluru

Awards and Honours - Current · National awards - current

Q6. Major Malla Rama Gopal Naidu of the Maratha Light Infantry of the Indian Army was awarded with which of the following honours in May 25?

  1. (a) Kirti Chakra
  2. (b) Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous)
  3. (c) Shaurya Chakra
  4. (d) Kirti Chakra (Posthumous)
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kirti Chakra

Environment and Climate - Current · Disasters and extreme weather events - current

Q7. In February 2025, which major Zambian river was polluted by an acid spill from a Chinese-operated copper mine?

  1. (a) Luangwa River
  2. (b) Zambezi River
  3. (c) Chambeshi River
  4. (d) Kafue River
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Kafue River

International Affairs and Summits · Global events and elections

Q8. The M23 rebel group, which has recently advanced in eastern regions such as Goma and Bukavu, is active in which of the following countries?

  1. (a) Democratic Republic of Congo
  2. (b) Republic of Congo
  3. (c) South Sudan
  4. (d) Central African Republic
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Democratic Republic of Congo

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

Q9. Which nation became the fourth nation to successfully dock two satellites in space in January 2025?

  1. (a) China
  2. (b) Russia
  3. (c) India
  4. (d) The US
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) India

Defence and Security - Current · Military exercises - current

Q10. Which of the following exercises was conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in April 2025 to simulate attacks on mountain and ground targets using advanced fighter jets like Rafale and Su-30MKI?

  1. (a) Meghdoot
  2. (b) Vayu Shakti
  3. (c) Gagan Shakti
  4. (d) Aakraman
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Aakraman

Defence and Security - Current · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q11. In which state did the DRDO successfully conduct the first flight test of its indigenous Stratospheric Airship Platform (SAP) on 3 May 2025?

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

Answer: (c) Madhya Pradesh

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

Q12. Which Indian para-athlete was honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2025 for his achievements in high jump?

  1. (a) Varun Singh Bhati
  2. (b) Praveen Kumar
  3. (c) Sharad Kumar
  4. (d) Mariyappan Thangavelu
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Praveen Kumar

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

Q13. Who among the following launched the Nationwide Mass Drug Administration Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis?

  1. (a) Shivraj Singh Chauhan
  2. (b) Amit Shah
  3. (c) Jagat Prakash Nadda
  4. (d) Chirag Paswan
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Jagat Prakash Nadda

International Affairs and Summits · Summits and conferences

Q14. India participated in the 9ᵗʰ BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting held on 21 May 2025, under the Chairmanship of which country?

  1. (a) Russia
  2. (b) UAE
  3. (c) Brazil
  4. (d) South Africa
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Brazil

Books, Obituaries and Days - Current · Books released

Q15. Which author released the memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' in 2025, reflecting on her relationship with her late mother?

  1. (a) Jhumpa Lahiri
  2. (b) Arundhati Roy
  3. (c) Anita Desai
  4. (d) Kiran Desai
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Arundhati Roy

Modern History (5)

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

Q16. Which of the following is NOT a major cause of the people’s revolts before 1857?

  1. (a) Colonial land revenue settlements.
  2. (b) Exploitation of rural society by corrupt officers.
  3. (c) Destruction of indigenous industries.
  4. (d) Conversion of people to Christianity.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Conversion of people to Christianity.

Advent of Europeans and British Expansion · Anglo-French rivalry and Carnatic wars

Q17. Joseph Francois Dupleix was the governor who led the forces of which of the following European powers?

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

Answer: (a) French

British Administration and Policies · Constitutional Acts under British rule

Q18. What does ‘dyarchy’ mean in the context of the 1919 Act?

  1. (a) Dual monarchy system
  2. (b) Centralised governance
  3. (c) Power to the judiciary and legislature
  4. (d) Dual control in provinces
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Dual control in provinces

British Administration and Policies · Economic impact and drain of wealth

Q19. India’s foreign trade structure changed significantly under British rule. During the colonial period, what kind of goods did India primarily export?

  1. (a) Manufactured goods
  2. (b) Capital goods
  3. (c) Automobiles
  4. (d) Raw materials
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Raw materials

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

Q20. Which of the following is an example of social legislation introduced by the British during the colonial period in India?

  1. (a) The Widow Remarriage Act
  2. (b) The Rowlatt Act
  3. (c) The Indian Councils Act
  4. (d) The Vernacular Press Act
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The Widow Remarriage Act

Geography (6)

India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Forest types and distribution

Q21. The Western Ghats and the northeastern hills of India are primarily covered with which type of natural vegetation?

  1. (a) Tropical Thorn Forests
  2. (b) Tropical Deciduous Forests
  3. (c) Montane Forests
  4. (d) Tropical Evergreen Forests
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Tropical Evergreen Forests

Environment and Protected Areas · Environmental conventions and protocols (Montreal, Kyoto, Paris, CBD)

Q22. Which international agreement was signed to control emissions of ozone-depleting substances?

  1. (a) Basel Convention
  2. (b) Montreal Protocol
  3. (c) Kyoto Protocol
  4. (d) Earth Summit
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Montreal Protocol

Atmosphere and Climate · Climate classification and climatic regions

Q23. In which of the following Indian regions is an alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers predominant?

  1. (a) Northern Plains
  2. (b) Himalayan Mountains
  3. (c) Western Ghats
  4. (d) Thar Desert
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Himalayan Mountains

India - Population and Census · Human settlements - rural and urban types

Q24. Which physical factor most influences the formation of dispersed settlements in hilly and forested regions of India?

  1. (a) Industrial development
  2. (b) Altitude and terrain
  3. (c) Railway networks
  4. (d) Language diversity
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Altitude and terrain

Hydrosphere - Oceans and Water · Ocean currents

Q25. Which of the following is not a factor that affects ocean currents?

  1. (a) Wind
  2. (b) Soil type
  3. (c) Temperature differences
  4. (d) Earth's rotation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Soil type

India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Non-metallic minerals

Q26. Which of the following minerals is known for its insulating properties and is used in electrical industries?

  1. (a) Limestone
  2. (b) Bauxite
  3. (c) Iron ore
  4. (d) Mica
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mica

Computer (2)

Computer Organisation and Hardware · CPU - ALU, CU and registers

Q27. What is the primary function of the Control Unit within a CPU?

  1. (a) Storing frequently used data
  2. (b) Performing arithmetic calculations
  3. (c) Directing the flow of instructions and data
  4. (d) Managing external device connections
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Directing the flow of instructions and data

Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Windows features and utilities

Q28. What is required when creating a file or folder?

  1. (a) A password
  2. (b) An email ID
  3. (c) A name
  4. (d) A desktop shortcut
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A name

Economics (2)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Skill development and employment schemes

Q29. Which of the following schemes aims to skill rural youth who are poor and provide them with jobs having regular monthly wages or above the minimum wages?

  1. (a) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
  2. (b) Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana (GKRY)
  3. (c) Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
  4. (d) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q30. Which institution played a key role in influencing the structural reforms of the industrial sector in India post 1991?

  1. (a) RBI
  2. (b) IMF and World Bank
  3. (c) NABARD
  4. (d) WTO
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) IMF and World Bank

Static GK (3)

Monuments and Heritage · Colonial and modern architecture in India

Q31. Which of the following colonial-era buildings in Chennai serves as the headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation?

  1. (a) Ripon Building
  2. (b) Government Museum
  3. (c) Fort St. George
  4. (d) High Court
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ripon Building

Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q32. Rabindranath Tagore's "Geetanjali," which was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913, is best classified as which form of writing?

  1. (a) A collection of short stories
  2. (b) A collection of poetry
  3. (c) A play
  4. (d) A novel
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) A collection of poetry

Space, Defence and Technology · Missiles and weapon systems

Q33. What is a special feature of the new 'Agni-Prime' missile tested by India in March 2025?

  1. (a) Hits many targets
  2. (b) Launched from submarines
  3. (c) Canister launch and new materials
  4. (d) Cryogenic engine
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Canister launch and new materials

Chemistry (1)

Periodic Classification of Elements · Dobereiner's triads

Q34. What name did Dobereiner give to his groups of three similar elements?

  1. (a) Triangles
  2. (b) Triads
  3. (c) Triplets
  4. (d) Triodes
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Triads

Biology (1)

Heredity and Evolution · Chromosomes, genes and DNA

Q35. The Human Genome Project, launched in 1990, had the goal of determining the sequence of how many billion base pairs that make up human DNA?

  1. (a) 4.3 billion
  2. (b) 3.0 billion
  3. (c) 2.1 billion
  4. (d) 5.2 billion
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 3.0 billion

Medieval History (1)

Early Medieval North India · Tripartite struggle (Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas)

Q36. Who among the following is the founder of the Pala dynasty?

  1. (a) Bhoja
  2. (b) Dharmapala
  3. (c) Gopala
  4. (d) Dhruva
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gopala

Physics (1)

Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Current · Force on a moving charge in a magnetic field

Q37. What can be the shape of the trajectory of a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field?

  1. (a) Hyperbolic path
  2. (b) Helical path
  3. (c) Parabolic path
  4. (d) Elliptical path
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Helical path

Ancient History (1)

Sources and Prehistoric India · Palaeolithic Age

Q38. The Acheulian cultural tradition is primarily identified with which types of advanced and symmetrical stone tools?

  1. (a) Cleavers and hand-axes
  2. (b) Chisels and adzes
  3. (c) Blades and borers
  4. (d) Microliths and scrapers
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Cleavers and hand-axes

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