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RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 20 August 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 40 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 on 20 August 2025 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Economics, Modern History, Ancient History, Geography, Current Affairs, Polity.

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Subjects: Economics (4) · Modern History (3) · Ancient History (1) · Geography (5) · Current Affairs (12) · Polity (6) · Static GK (4) · Biology (1) · Chemistry (2) · Computer (2)

Economics (4)

Industry and Infrastructure · Infrastructure sectors

Q1. What is the primary function of infrastructure in an economy?

  1. (a) Entertainment and tourism
  2. (b) Luxury consumption
  3. (c) Industrial and economic functioning
  4. (d) Political campaigns
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Industrial and economic functioning

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

Q2. What percentage of India’s population lived mostly in villages during the British colonial rule?

  1. (a) About 95%
  2. (b) About 75%
  3. (c) About 65%
  4. (d) About 85%
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) About 85%

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

Q3. 70-75% people during the colonial period were engaged in _________.

  1. (a) agriculture activities
  2. (b) the transport sector
  3. (c) small scale industries
  4. (d) mining activities
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) agriculture activities

Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q4. Which of the following best defines globalisation in the context of post 1991 economic reforms in India?

  1. (a) Integration of Indian economy with the global economy
  2. (b) Closing down of multinational companies
  3. (c) Promotion of domestic trade only
  4. (d) Restriction on foreign investment
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Integration of Indian economy with the global economy

Modern History (3)

Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement

Q5. The Partition of Bengal (1905) was justified by the British on the grounds of ____.

  1. (a) religious harmony
  2. (b) administrative convenience
  3. (c) economic prosperity
  4. (d) spread of education
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) administrative convenience

Peasant, Tribal and Civil Uprisings · Leaders of tribal movements

Q6. Which of the following is a tribal revolt led by the leader Birsa from Ranchi, which began as a religious movement and later turned to fight against the colonial land settlements, moneylenders and forest contractors?

  1. (a) Sannyasi revolt
  2. (b) Kuka rebellion
  3. (c) Munda uprising
  4. (d) Wahabi movement
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Munda uprising

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

Q7. Which of the following was an uprising led by traditional landed militia (foot soldiers) in Odisha?

  1. (a) Wahabi movement
  2. (b) Faraizi revolt
  3. (c) Paika rebellion
  4. (d) Ahom revolt
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Paika rebellion

Ancient History (1)

Post-Mauryan Period · Shunga and Kanva dynasties

Q8. After the fall of Mauryas, which dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, a commander-in-chief who killed the last Mauryan?

  1. (a) Satavahana Dynasty
  2. (b) Shunga Dynasty
  3. (c) Kanva Dynasty
  4. (d) Gupta Dynasty
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Shunga Dynasty

Geography (5)

Hydrosphere - Oceans and Water · Ocean floor relief

Q9. How many deeps are found in the Indian Ocean?

  1. (a) Seven
  2. (b) Eight
  3. (c) Six
  4. (d) Nine
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Six

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

Q10. Which convention, ratified in 1998, attempts to safeguard the environment and human health by encouraging shared accountability and collaboration in the global trade of pesticides and hazardous chemicals?

  1. (a) Paris Agreement
  2. (b) Stockholm Convention
  3. (c) Rotterdam Convention
  4. (d) Basel Convention
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rotterdam Convention

India - Drainage System · Dams and river valley projects

Q11. Which river valley project was developed with assistance from ‘Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)’?

  1. (a) Bhakra Nangal Project
  2. (b) Damodar Valley Project
  3. (c) Nagarjuna Sagar Project
  4. (d) Tehri Project
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Damodar Valley Project

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

Q12. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by the ______.̲

  1. (a) 12° N parallel
  2. (b) 16° N parallel
  3. (c) 10° N parallel
  4. (d) 14° N parallel
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 10° N parallel

Atmosphere and Climate · Pressure belts

Q13. What is the low-pressure belt near the equator commonly known as?

  1. (a) Doldrums
  2. (b) Polar Front
  3. (c) Trade Wind Belt
  4. (d) Horse Latitudes
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Doldrums

Current Affairs (12)

Awards and Honours - Current · National awards - current

Q14. Recipient of Padma Bhushan in 2025, Shri Pankaj R Patel was the Chairman of which of the following pharmaceutical companies of India in April 2025?

  1. (a) Cipla
  2. (b) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
  3. (c) Zydus Lifesciences Limited
  4. (d) Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Zydus Lifesciences Limited

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

Q15. Which ISRO mission, successfully completed in January 2025, demonstrated autonomous docking between two satellites?

  1. (a) Aditya-L1
  2. (b) Gaganyaan
  3. (c) Chandrayaan-3
  4. (d) SPADEX
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) SPADEX

State News · State firsts

Q16. In news in 2025, which state announced plans to create India’s first Quantum Computing Village?

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

Answer: (c) Andhra Pradesh

International Affairs and Summits · Summits and conferences

Q17. The 'Connect India 2025' event organised by an Indian association in the USA called IAM, aimed to bring together partner organisations from which region?

  1. (a) Minnesota
  2. (b) Texas
  3. (c) New York
  4. (d) California
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Minnesota

Economy, Banking and Business · Energy and power sector - current

Q18. India’s renewable energy sector saw a record-breaking addition of 24.5 GW and 3.4 GW through which of the following in 2024, as per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy data?

  1. (a) Biomass and Tidal
  2. (b) Hydro and Geothermal
  3. (c) Solar and Wind
  4. (d) Wind and Nuclear
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Solar and Wind

Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q19. In the 2025 World Aquatics World Cup, which team did the Greece women's team defeat to win the gold medal for the first time?

  1. (a) Spain
  2. (b) Hungary
  3. (c) Russia
  4. (d) Italy
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Hungary

Defence and Security - Current · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q20. As a tribute to 1857 hero Babu Kunwar Singh, the IAF Surya Kiran air show in April 2025 dazzled the skies of _________.

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

Answer: (a) Patna

Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q21. Which of the following Indian brands has secured the second position in the Future Brand Index, 2024?

  1. (a) Hindustan Unilever Limited
  2. (b) Larsen and Toubro
  3. (c) Reliance Industries Limited
  4. (d) Tata Consultancy Services
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Reliance Industries Limited

State News · State schemes and events

Q22. Which summit held in Kochi in February 2025 aimed to attract investments across various sectors in Kerala?

  1. (a) Kerala Development Conclave
  2. (b) Invest Kerala Global Summit
  3. (c) Kerala Economic Forum
  4. (d) Kochi Investment Summit
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Invest Kerala Global Summit

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q23. What is a key feature of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?

  1. (a) Inclusion of Muslim women and all sects in boards
  2. (b) Implementation of uniform civil code guidelines
  3. (c) Abolition of all existing Waqf Boards
  4. (d) Nationalisation of all registered Waqf properties
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Inclusion of Muslim women and all sects in boards

Science, Technology and Space - Current · Technology launches and AI

Q24. What is the primary objective of the AI-based BharatGen model launched by the Science and Technology Minister in June 2025?

  1. (a) To replace foreign AI tools used by Indian government agencies
  2. (b) To provide cloud services for AI startups across India and Asia
  3. (c) To advance AI across Indian languages and cultural frameworks
  4. (d) To develop quantum computing using indigenous algorithms only
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) To advance AI across Indian languages and cultural frameworks

Awards and Honours - Current · International awards - current

Q25. Which Indian artist received the Asia Arts Pathbreaker Award at the 2025 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards, for her innovative contributions to contemporary art?

  1. (a) Bharti Kher
  2. (b) Shilpa Gupta
  3. (c) Anupam Sud
  4. (d) Jayeeta Chatterjee
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Shilpa Gupta

Polity (6)

Amendments and Important Articles · Major constitutional amendments

Q26. Which amendment abolished the privy purse and privileges of the former rulers of princely states?

  1. (a) Twenty-fourth Amendment Act, 1971
  2. (b) Thirty-first Amendment Act, 1972
  3. (c) Twenty-sixth Amendment Act, 1971
  4. (d) Twenty-fifth Amendment Act, 1971
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Twenty-sixth Amendment Act, 1971

Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · Constitutional, statutory and non-statutory bodies - classification

Q27. Which of the following is a non-statutory and non-constitutional body?

  1. (a) Attorney General of India
  2. (b) NITI Aayog
  3. (c) Central Information Commission
  4. (d) National Human Rights Commission
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) NITI Aayog

Parliament · Parliament - institutions, records and digital resources

Q28. Which of the following digital initiatives aims to make the legislative proceedings of State and Union Territory Legislatures in India completely paperless?

  1. (a) e-Sansad
  2. (b) Digital India Mission
  3. (c) e-Governance for Legislators (eGL)
  4. (d) National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)

Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · Constitutional, statutory and non-statutory bodies - classification

Q29. Which of the following is a distinct feature of a statutory corporation in India?

  1. (a) It is created by a special Act, has independent legal status and can sue/be sued.
  2. (b) It is fully owned by private shareholders and receives no government funding.
  3. (c) It has no legal existence separate from the government.
  4. (d) Its employees are considered government civil servants under the usual rules.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) It is created by a special Act, has independent legal status and can sue/be sued.

Judiciary · Judicial review and judicial activism

Q30. In which case did the SC hold that judicial review is a basic feature of the Constitution?

  1. (a) Shankari Prasad case
  2. (b) Golaknath case
  3. (c) Shah Bano Case
  4. (d) Kesavananda Bharati case
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Kesavananda Bharati case

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

Q31. Which of the following states are covered under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) Mizoram and Manipur
  2. (b) Assam and Tripura
  3. (c) Nagaland and Meghalaya
  4. (d) Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh

Static GK (4)

Monuments and Heritage · Temples and religious places

Q32. The famous Virupaksha temple of Pattadakal was built in the 8ᵗʰ century by the:

  1. (a) Vakatakas
  2. (b) Pallavas
  3. (c) Vardhanas
  4. (d) Chalukyas
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Chalukyas

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Painting styles and schools

Q33. What is a distinctive feature of Warli paintings?

  1. (a) Use of bright colours
  2. (b) Geometric patterns and white pigment
  3. (c) Use of gold leaf
  4. (d) Depiction of royal courts
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Geometric patterns and white pigment

Dances · Dance texts, theory and terminology

Q34. What is a key feature of classical Indian drama?

  1. (a) Only dance
  2. (b) Only comedy scenes
  3. (c) No use of makeup
  4. (d) Inclusion of Rasas
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Inclusion of Rasas

Indian Railways · Important trains (Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, heritage trains)

Q35. Where was India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train unveiled in September 2024?

  1. (a) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
  2. (b) ICF, Chennai
  3. (c) BEML Complex, Bengaluru
  4. (d) Metro Rail Depot, Mumbai
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) BEML Complex, Bengaluru

Biology (1)

Diseases, Immunity and Health · Viral diseases

Q36. Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

  1. (a) Tuberculosis
  2. (b) Malaria
  3. (c) Measles
  4. (d) Cholera
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Measles

Chemistry (2)

Carbon and its Compounds · Polymers and plastics

Q37. Which of the following is an example of a synthetic polymer used in industry?

  1. (a) Starch
  2. (b) Nylon-6,6
  3. (c) Cellulose
  4. (d) Rubber
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Nylon-6,6

Chemistry Miscellaneous · Laboratory apparatus and chemical tests

Q38. In Lassaigne’s test, which element is revealed by the formation of a precipitate of Prussian blue on heating part of the solution with iron (II) sulphate solution?

  1. (a) Carbon
  2. (b) Hydrogen
  3. (c) Nitrogen
  4. (d) Oxygen
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nitrogen

Computer (2)

Networking and Data Communication · Types of networks (LAN, MAN, WAN, PAN)

Q39. In a LAN setup, which of the following statements is true?

  1. (a) LAN connects computers within a limited area like a home or office.
  2. (b) LAN cannot share printers or files between devices.
  3. (c) LAN requires satellite communication.
  4. (d) LAN is used to connect computers over a large geographical area.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) LAN connects computers within a limited area like a home or office.

Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Windows features and utilities

Q40. Which of the following is the correct way to create a new folder on the desktop in Windows?

  1. (a) Right-click on desktop → New → Folder
  2. (b) Open Task Manager → Click on New Folder
  3. (c) Press Ctrl + S on desktop
  4. (d) Drag an icon from Start Menu to desktop
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Right-click on desktop → New → Folder

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