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RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 19 August 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 38 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 on 19 August 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Modern History, Current Affairs, Medieval History, Economics, Computer, Polity.

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Subjects: Modern History (4) · Current Affairs (12) · Medieval History (2) · Economics (5) · Computer (1) · Polity (4) · Biology (1) · Geography (5) · Physics (1) · Static GK (3)

Modern History (4)

Peasant, Tribal and Civil Uprisings · Leaders of tribal movements

Q1. Who led the Tamar tribal revolts against the British in India?

  1. (a) Sidhu Murmu
  2. (b) Ganga Narain Singh
  3. (c) Tilka Manjhi
  4. (d) Bhola Nath Sahay
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bhola Nath Sahay

Peasant, Tribal and Civil Uprisings · Leaders of tribal movements

Q2. Which of the following freedom fighters led the Rampa Rebellion of 1922 against forest laws?

  1. (a) Jatindra Nath Das
  2. (b) Ashfaqullah Khan
  3. (c) Alluri Sitarama Raju
  4. (d) Surya Sen
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Alluri Sitarama Raju

Gandhian Era · Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh

Q3. In organising the Rowlatt Satyagraha, Mahatma Gandhi was assisted by Abdul Bari of the Firangi Ulema group based in _________.

  1. (a) Kanpur
  2. (b) Lucknow
  3. (c) Aligarh
  4. (d) Patna
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Lucknow

British Administration and Policies · Constitutional Acts under British rule

Q4. Which one of the acts is known as the first step towards constitutional development in India?

  1. (a) Pitt’s India Act, 1784
  2. (b) Indian Councils Act, 1861
  3. (c) Charter Act, 1813
  4. (d) Regulating Act, 1773
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Regulating Act, 1773

Current Affairs (12)

International Affairs and Summits · International organisations - current

Q5. India recently assumed the Chairmanship of which organisation from Bangladesh during the 13ᵗʰ Governing Council Meeting held in Malé, Maldives?

  1. (a) Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO)
  2. (b) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
  3. (c) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
  4. (d) Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO)

Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q6. Which Indian Billiard player won his 28ᵗʰ World Billiards Title at IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha, Qatar in November 2024?

  1. (a) Yasin Merchant
  2. (b) Pankaj Advani
  3. (c) Sourav Kothari
  4. (d) Rupesh Shah
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Pankaj Advani

Defence and Security - Current · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q7. In May 2025, India approved the execution model for which indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft program?

  1. (a) Medium Combat Aircraft (MCA)
  2. (b) HAL Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF)
  3. (c) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)
  4. (d) Tejas Mk2
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)

Sports - Current · Cricket - current

Q8. Who became the youngest player to score over 700 runs in a single IPL season in 2025?

  1. (a) Shubman Gill
  2. (b) Sai Sudharsan
  3. (c) Ruturaj Gaikwad
  4. (d) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sai Sudharsan

State News · State elections and results

Q9. How many seats did the BJP win in the February 2025 Delhi Assembly elections?

  1. (a) 22
  2. (b) 62
  3. (c) 70
  4. (d) 48
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 48

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

Q10. Which of the following launch vehicles did ISRO use for its 100ᵗʰ mission in 2025?

  1. (a) GSLV F15
  2. (b) SSLV D2
  3. (c) LV Mk III
  4. (d) PSLV C58
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) GSLV F15

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q11. What was a key reform introduced by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?

  1. (a) Clergy-only Waqf management
  2. (b) Abolition of old Waqf properties
  3. (c) Inclusion of Muslim women on Waqf Boards
  4. (d) Audit exemption for Waqf assets
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Inclusion of Muslim women on Waqf Boards

Science, Technology and Space - Current · Space sector policy, industry and start-ups - current

Q12. What significant space-related agreement did Bangladesh join in 2025?

  1. (a) The Moon Treaty
  2. (b) The SpaceX International Partnership
  3. (c) The Artemis Accords
  4. (d) The Outer Space Treaty
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The Artemis Accords

Books, Obituaries and Days - Current · Days and themes - current year

Q13. What was the focus of World Water Day, observed globally on 22 March 2025?

  1. (a) Glacier preservation
  2. (b) Accelerating change
  3. (c) Water and climate change
  4. (d) Water for peace
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Glacier preservation

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · New government schemes and missions

Q14. What is the primary objective of the Yashoda AI initiative launched by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in May 2025?

  1. (a) To provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs
  2. (b) To enhance AI literacy and digital awareness among women
  3. (c) To promote traditional crafts among women artisans
  4. (d) To offer healthcare services to rural women
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To enhance AI literacy and digital awareness among women

Sports - Current · Venues and hosts

Q15. In which of the following cities was the Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup (ISTAF) held in India in March 2025?

  1. (a) Mumbai
  2. (b) Patna
  3. (c) New Delhi
  4. (d) Bengaluru
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Patna

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

Q16. Researchers of which university produced India’s first gene-edited sheep?

  1. (a) Chandigarh University
  2. (b) IIT Kanpur
  3. (c) Sher-e-Kashmir University
  4. (d) IIT Madras
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sher-e-Kashmir University

Medieval History (2)

Mughal Empire · Mughal administration (mansabdari, zabt)

Q17. Under Akbar, who was responsible for revenue and financial supervision across the entire Mughal Empire?

  1. (a) Mir Bakhshi
  2. (b) Diwan-i-Kul
  3. (c) Subadar
  4. (d) Vakil
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Diwan-i-Kul

Early Medieval North India · Rajput dynasties

Q18. Which Rajput ruler founded the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty in Malwa during the 8ᵗʰ century CE?

  1. (a) Mihira Bhoja
  2. (b) Dhruva
  3. (c) Nagabhatta I
  4. (d) Vatsaraja
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nagabhatta I

Economics (5)

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

Q19. Which of the following is a government initiative aimed at improving urban infrastructure in Indian cities?

  1. (a) Atal Bhujal Yojana
  2. (b) Smart Cities Mission
  3. (c) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
  4. (d) Swachh Bharat Gramin
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Smart Cities Mission

Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q20. Which institution played a major role in supporting India’s liberalisation policy during the 1991 crisis?

  1. (a) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  2. (b) Election Commission of India
  3. (c) Reserve Bank of India
  4. (d) NITI Aayog
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Planning and NITI Aayog · Indian economy at independence and the 1950-90 phase

Q21. What was one of the major characteristics of India’s economy at the time of independence in 1947?

  1. (a) Dominance of the services sector
  2. (b) Heavy dependence on agriculture and low productivity
  3. (c) Strong trade surplus
  4. (d) Self-sufficiency in manufacturing
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Heavy dependence on agriculture and low productivity

Industry and Infrastructure · Infrastructure sectors

Q22. What is the key reason governments promote Public-Private Partnerships in infrastructure development?

  1. (a) To privatise all national resources
  2. (b) To improve efficiency and innovation through private sector expertise
  3. (c) Due to lack of trained manpower
  4. (d) To address fiscal constraints and reduce liabilities
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To improve efficiency and innovation through private sector expertise

Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · FRBM Act and fiscal policy

Q23. In the post-reform era, fiscal prudence became central to macroeconomic stability. Which of the following Acts was enacted in 2003 to institutionalise fiscal discipline in India?

  1. (a) Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act
  2. (b) FEMA Act
  3. (c) Banking Regulation Act
  4. (d) Companies Act
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act

Computer (1)

Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Operating system - functions and types

Q24. Which of the following options best describes the main function of an operating system?

  1. (a) Managing computer hardware and software resources
  2. (b) Displaying web pages
  3. (c) Compiling high-level code
  4. (d) Performing arithmetic operations
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Managing computer hardware and software resources

Polity (4)

Union Executive · Council of Ministers and Cabinet

Q25. Which of the following powers is exercised by the Union Council of Ministers in India?

  1. (a) Framing policies and advising the President
  2. (b) Supervising state legislatures
  3. (c) Conducting judicial reviews
  4. (d) Declaring war
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Framing policies and advising the President

DPSP and Fundamental Duties · Fundamental Duties - Article 51A and list

Q26. Which of the following Articles was introduced by the 86ᵗʰ Amendment to impose a duty on parents to educate children?

  1. (a) Article 21A
  2. (b) Article 45
  3. (c) Article 39A
  4. (d) Article 51A(k)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 51A(k)

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

Q27. The All-India Services Act, 1951, allows which authority to frame rules for All-India service recruitment?

  1. (a) Union Public Service Commission
  2. (b) Central Government
  3. (c) The Parliament of India
  4. (d) President of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Central Government

Judiciary · Subordinate courts

Q28. Which of the following is a primary function of the District Courts in India?

  1. (a) Hearing appeals from lower courts within the district
  2. (b) Advising the President of India
  3. (c) Settling disputes between Union and State governments
  4. (d) Issuing writs to enforce fundamental rights (without High Court)
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Hearing appeals from lower courts within the district

Biology (1)

Nutrition and Digestion · Nutrients - carbohydrates, proteins, fats

Q29. What happens to excess carbohydrates in the body?

  1. (a) They are turned into proteins.
  2. (b) They are converted into amino acids and stored.
  3. (c) They are converted into fat and stored.
  4. (d) They are excreted immediately.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) They are converted into fat and stored.

Geography (5)

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Northern Plains

Q30. The Northern Plain of India is formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganga and the _______, along with their tributaries.

  1. (a) Damodar
  2. (b) Mahanadi
  3. (c) Narmada
  4. (d) Brahmaputra
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Brahmaputra

India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Soil erosion and conservation

Q31. Which of the following practices is most suitable for preventing land degradation in arid areas?

  1. (a) Terrace farming
  2. (b) Shifting cultivation
  3. (c) Shelterbelt plantation
  4. (d) Contour ploughing
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Shelterbelt plantation

Lithosphere - Earth's Interior and Landforms · Fluvial landforms

Q32. A flat or gently sloping surface left behind after river erosion, often with some resistant remnants, is known as:

  1. (a) Peneplain
  2. (b) Monadnock
  3. (c) Plateau
  4. (d) Floodplain
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Peneplain

India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Seasons of India

Q33. Which season in India is characterised by high temperature and low humidity?

  1. (a) Retreating Monsoon
  2. (b) Southwest Monsoon
  3. (c) Hot Weather Season
  4. (d) Cold Weather Season
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Hot Weather Season

India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Power plants (thermal, hydro, nuclear, solar, wind)

Q34. Wind energy is best harnessed in which of the following Indian states?

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

Answer: (c) Gujarat

Physics (1)

Sound and Waves · Wave characteristics (frequency, wavelength, amplitude, time period)

Q35. What is the relation between the frequency (f) and time period (T) of a sound wave?

  1. (a) f = T
  2. (b) f = 1/T
  3. (c) f = 2T
  4. (d) f = T/2
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) f = 1/T

Static GK (3)

Monuments and Heritage · Forts and palaces

Q36. Dating back to 1639-1640 CE, which construction, located in Chennai, India, is historically known as the primary English defense post?

  1. (a) Fort St. George
  2. (b) Gingee Fort
  3. (c) Sadras Dutch Fort
  4. (d) Fort St. David
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Fort St. George

Tribes, Languages and Religions · Classical and scheduled languages

Q37. Sanskrit language is mainly used for creating:

  1. (a) tribal stories
  2. (b) ancient religious texts and epics
  3. (c) modern novels
  4. (d) folk songs and pop music
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) ancient religious texts and epics

Space, Defence and Technology · Missiles and weapon systems

Q38. Which missile defence system, named Sudarshan Chakra, was used by India to intercept drones and missiles during Pakistan’s attempted strikes in May 2025?

  1. (a) Akashteer
  2. (b) Barak 8
  3. (c) Prithvi Air Defence
  4. (d) S-400 Triumf
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) S-400 Triumf

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