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RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 4 September 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 39 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 on 4 September 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Current Affairs, Geography, Static GK, Biology, Medieval History, Modern History.

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

Current Affairs (11)

State News · State elections and results

Q1. Who became the Chief Minister of Delhi after the February 2025 Legislative Assembly elections?

  1. (a) Parvesh Verma
  2. (b) Rekha Gupta
  3. (c) Atishi Marlena
  4. (d) Arvind Kejriwal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Rekha Gupta

International Affairs and Summits · Global events and elections

Q2. Who was elected as the President of Lebanon in January 2025, ending a two-year vacancy?

  1. (a) Saad Hariri
  2. (b) Joseph Aoun
  3. (c) Hassan Diab
  4. (d) Michel Aoun
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Joseph Aoun

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

Q3. Which of the following organisations unveiled the country's first five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds in the cement sector in May 2025?

  1. (a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  2. (b) Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
  3. (c) Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
  4. (d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India

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

Q4. The Indian Army celebrated its 77ᵗʰ Army Day at Pune on which date, which marked the third occasion that the Army Day Parade was held outside Delhi?

  1. (a) 5 March 2025
  2. (b) 15 February 2025
  3. (c) 5 February 2025
  4. (d) 15 January 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 15 January 2025

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

Q5. In February 2025, which Indian agency launched a ₹500-crore Technology Adoption Fund to support early-stage space startups and reduce import dependency?

  1. (a) IN-SPACe
  2. (b) DRDO
  3. (c) Antrix Corporation
  4. (d) ISRO
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) IN-SPACe

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q6. Where was the 12ᵗʰ International Tourism Mart (ITM) held in November 2024 to promote Northeast India's tourism potential?

  1. (a) Kaziranga, Assam
  2. (b) Imphal, Manipur
  3. (c) Shillong, Meghalaya
  4. (d) Aizawl, Mizoram
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kaziranga, Assam

Environment and Climate - Current · Environmental rules, campaigns and summits - current

Q7. Which of the following cities hosted the 2025 Conferences of the Parties for the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS COPs)?

  1. (a) Rotterdam
  2. (b) Stockholm
  3. (c) Geneva
  4. (d) Hong Kong
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Geneva

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

Q8. Who was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 for becoming the youngest World Chess Champion in January 2025?

  1. (a) Nihal Sarin
  2. (b) Arjun Erigaisi
  3. (c) Gukesh D
  4. (d) R Praggnanandhaa
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gukesh D

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

Q9. Which Indian actress was honoured at Cannes 2025 as part of the 'Women in Cinema' initiative?

  1. (a) Deepika Padukone
  2. (b) Alia Bhatt
  3. (c) Jacqueline Fernandez
  4. (d) Priyanka Chopra
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Jacqueline Fernandez

Defence and Security - Current · Defence production, exports, policies and expos

Q10. According to a March 2025 PIB report, India's defence production reached ₹1.27 trillion in FY 2023-24, showing an increase of what percentage from FY 2014-15?

  1. (a) 174%
  2. (b) 200%
  3. (c) 151%
  4. (d) 130%
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 174%

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q11. The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha in March 2025 extended the tenure of Directors of co-operative banks to how many years?

  1. (a) 10 years
  2. (b) 8 years
  3. (c) 6 years
  4. (d) 9 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 10 years

Geography (5)

Lithosphere - Earth's Interior and Landforms · Volcanoes and volcanic landforms

Q12. Which one of the following statements correctly explains the cause of volcanism?

  1. (a) It is due to the movement of glaciers.
  2. (b) It results from molten rock rising from the Earth’s interior.
  3. (c) It happens because of atmospheric disturbances.
  4. (d) It is caused by excessive surface erosion.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) It results from molten rock rising from the Earth’s interior.

India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Iron and steel plants

Q13. Durgapur Steel Plant of West Bengal is situated on the banks of which river?

  1. (a) Teesta
  2. (b) Mahananda
  3. (c) Damodar
  4. (d) Hooghly
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Damodar

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q14. Which of the following is the highest Himalayan peak located in India (excluding POK)?

  1. (a) Kanchenjunga
  2. (b) Nanga Parbat
  3. (c) Dhaulagiri
  4. (d) Mount Everest
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kanchenjunga

India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Rainfall distribution

Q15. The retreating monsoon causes rainfall mainly in _____.

  1. (a) Maharashtra
  2. (b) Tamil Nadu
  3. (c) Assam
  4. (d) Punjab
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tamil Nadu

Environment and Protected Areas · Biosphere reserves

Q16. Which of the following is not a function of biosphere reserves?

  1. (a) Sustainable development of local communities
  2. (b) Cultural heritage preservation
  3. (c) Promotion of monoculture farming
  4. (d) Conservation of biodiversity
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Promotion of monoculture farming

Static GK (2)

Tribes, Languages and Religions · Classical and scheduled languages

Q17. In which of the following years was Sanskrit declared a Classical Language in India?

  1. (a) 2010
  2. (b) 2005
  3. (c) 2002
  4. (d) 2003
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2005

Dances · Classical dance exponents

Q18. Shambhu Maharaj, awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship in 1967, was renowned for his contribution to which of the following Indian art forms?

  1. (a) Hindustani classical music
  2. (b) Carnatic music
  3. (c) Bharatanatyam dance
  4. (d) Kathak dance
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Kathak dance

Biology (1)

Diseases, Immunity and Health · Vaccines and vaccination

Q19. In May 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the QDENGA vaccine developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. This vaccine is designed to protect against which disease?

  1. (a) Malaria
  2. (b) Dengue
  3. (c) Chikungunya
  4. (d) Zika
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Dengue

Medieval History (1)

Delhi Sultanate · Sultanate administration and iqta system

Q20. Who headed the Diwan-i-Arz and was responsible for managing soldiers, branding horses, and administering war provisions?

  1. (a) Amir-i-Dad
  2. (b) Dabir-i-Khas
  3. (c) Naib
  4. (d) Ariz-i-Mumalik
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Ariz-i-Mumalik

Modern History (3)

Gandhian Era · Communal Award and Poona Pact

Q21. On which of the following dates did Mahatma Gandhi begin a 21-day fast of self-purification to support the Harijan movement?

  1. (a) 8 May 1933
  2. (b) 9 March 1930
  3. (c) 7 May 1923
  4. (d) 8 September 1927
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 8 May 1933

Rise of Nationalism and Indian National Congress · INC sessions, venues and presidents

Q22. The first session of the Indian National Congress was presided by ______.

  1. (a) Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
  2. (b) Dadabhai Naoroji
  3. (c) Mahadev Govind Ranade
  4. (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

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

Q23. Which of the following could be regarded as the only positive outcome of the British reforms in India?

  1. (a) Deindustrialisation
  2. (b) Social reform laws
  3. (c) Ruralisation
  4. (d) One-way free trade
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Social reform laws

Polity (4)

Polity Miscellaneous · Important acts and rights laws (RTI, RTE, etc.)

Q24. Within how many days must information be provided under the RTI Act for general requests?

  1. (a) 60 days
  2. (b) 30 days
  3. (c) 15 days
  4. (d) 20 days
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 30 days

Amendments and Important Articles · Major constitutional amendments

Q25. Which Constitutional Amendment has most recently extended the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for another ten years?

  1. (a) 104ᵗʰ Amendment
  2. (b) 15ᵗʰ Amendment
  3. (c) 42ⁿᵈ Amendment
  4. (d) 61ˢᵗ Amendment
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 104ᵗʰ Amendment

Judiciary · Judicial review and judicial activism

Q26. What is the primary purpose of Judicial Review in India?

  1. (a) To amend the Constitution
  2. (b) To elect judges
  3. (c) To examine the constitutionality of laws
  4. (d) To appoint ministers
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) To examine the constitutionality of laws

Local Government · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q27. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution was introduced through the 73ʳᵈ Amendment. What is its significance in the context of Panchayati Raj?

  1. (a) It specifies 44 functional subjects to be devolved to Panchayats by States.
  2. (b) It lists subjects to be legislated by the Union government.
  3. (c) It outlines administrative powers of the Gram Sabha.
  4. (d) It specifies 29 functional subjects to be devolved to Panchayats by States.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) It specifies 29 functional subjects to be devolved to Panchayats by States.

Ancient History (1)

Vedic Period · Varna and ashrama system

Q28. Social life in the Vedic period was divided into how many ashramas?

  1. (a) Six
  2. (b) Four
  3. (c) Ten
  4. (d) Three
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Four

Computer (3)

Abbreviations and Miscellaneous · IT companies and founders

Q29. In which of the following years was Amazon.in launched in India?

  1. (a) 2010
  2. (b) 2013
  3. (c) 2008
  4. (d) 2015
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2013

Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Windows features and utilities

Q30. Which of the following is a good way to organise files in Windows?

  1. (a) Create separate folders for different types of files
  2. (b) Keep files with different subjects in one folder
  3. (c) Store all files on the desktop
  4. (d) Rename all files with random numbers
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Create separate folders for different types of files

Computer Memory · Primary memory (RAM, ROM and their types)

Q31. Which statement best differentiates ROM from RAM in terms of volatility and usage?

  1. (a) RAM is permanent; ROM is temporary.
  2. (b) RAM is volatile and stores temporary data; ROM is non-volatile and stores boot instructions.
  3. (c) ROM is volatile and used for running programs; RAM is non-volatile and stores firmware.
  4. (d) ROM is used for multitasking; RAM is used for storing BIOS.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) RAM is volatile and stores temporary data; ROM is non-volatile and stores boot instructions.

Chemistry (2)

Acids, Bases and Salts · Common salts - preparation and uses (baking soda, washing soda, bleaching powder, plaster of Paris)

Q32. What is the industrial name for calcium sulphate hemihydrate?

  1. (a) Gypsum
  2. (b) Quick lime
  3. (c) Plaster of Paris
  4. (d) Slaked lime
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Plaster of Paris

Acids, Bases and Salts · pH scale and its importance

Q33. What is the known equation that connects the concentration of a buffer solution's constituents, weak acid/salt or weak base/salt, and its pH?

  1. (a) Nernst - Boyle equation
  2. (b) Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
  3. (c) Van't Hoff equation
  4. (d) Arrhenius equation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Henderson-Hasselbalch equation

Physics (2)

Sources of Energy · Classification of energy sources

Q34. Which of the following is considered a non-renewable natural resource?

  1. (a) Wind energy
  2. (b) Solar energy
  3. (c) Forests
  4. (d) Natural gas
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Natural gas

Light - Refraction and Lenses · Total internal reflection and optical fibre

Q35. In an optical fibre, the core is made of a _________.

  1. (a) material with higher refractive index
  2. (b) material with lower refractive index
  3. (c) material with higher density
  4. (d) material with lower density
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) material with higher refractive index

Economics (4)

Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Union Budget - components and process

Q36. The Appropriation Bill 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by which Ministry?

  1. (a) Ministry of Defence
  2. (b) Ministry of Finance
  3. (c) Ministry of External Affairs
  4. (d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ministry of Finance

Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q37. Which of the following was NOT a part of the New Economic Policy reforms introduced in 1991?

  1. (a) Nationalisation of banks
  2. (b) Liberalisation
  3. (c) Privatisation
  4. (d) Globalisation
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Nationalisation of banks

Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q38. How did globalisation impact Indian industries?

  1. (a) Made them weaker
  2. (b) Closed them down
  3. (c) Banned private companies
  4. (d) Gave more competition and modern technology
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Gave more competition and modern technology

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

Q39. Which sector was the largest contributor to India's GDP between 1947 and 1991?

  1. (a) Financial sector
  2. (b) Agriculture sector
  3. (c) Service sector
  4. (d) Industrial sector
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Agriculture sector

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