RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 4 September 2025 Shift 3 GK questions

Question 1

At the time of independence, India's economy was predominantly:

Accepted Answer

agricultural

Answer

service-based

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trade-based

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industrial

Question 2

Who was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards, held at Grosvenor House, London?

Accepted Answer

Charli XCX

Answer

Sam Smith

Answer

RAYE

Answer

Ed Sheeran

Question 3

Infrastructure development is essential for sustaining high growth and reducing regional disparities. Which of the following sectors is NOT typically included in the core infrastructure sectors in India?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

Answer

Electricity

Answer

Iron and Steel

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Cement

Question 4

Who piloted Vasco da Gama’s ship to Calicut during his first successful voyage to India in 1498?

Accepted Answer

Abdul Majid

Answer

Zamorin

Answer

De Almeida

Answer

Francisco Xavier

Question 5

Murlikant Rajaram Petkar of Maharashtra was awarded with Arjuna Award 2024 in which of the following fields?

Accepted Answer

Para-Swimming

Answer

Shooting

Answer

Para-Shooting

Answer

Swimming

Question 6

Which shortcut key combination allows you to quickly switch between open applications on a Windows computer?

Accepted Answer

Alt + Tab

Answer

Ctrl + Tab

Answer

Alt + Del

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Alt + F4

Question 7

A small portion of the Singrauli Coalfield, which is located mainly in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, falls in which other State?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Answer

Jharkhand

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Odisha

Answer

Chhattisgarh

Question 8

Which social activist was awarded the Rammohan Acarya Sanman 2025 for service to rural tribal communities?

Accepted Answer

Parbati Mahato

Answer

Aruna Roy

Answer

Irom Sharmila

Answer

Medha Patkar

Question 9

Who launched Prismix, an AI-driven media company?

Accepted Answer

Ajay Devgn

Answer

Amir Khan

Answer

Shahrukh Khan

Answer

Salman Khan

Question 10

The indigenous inhabitants of India who were hostile, dark skinned and did not follow the Vedic system are referred to in Vedic texts as:

Accepted Answer

Dasyus

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Dravidas

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Aryans

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Dasas

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

S-400 systems

Answer

Barak 8

Answer

Prithvi Air Defence

Answer

Akashteer

Question 12

Which of the following gases is released when baking soda reacts with vinegar?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

Answer

Ammonia

Answer

Hydrogen

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Carbon monoxide

Question 13

Which organisation released the State of the World’s Children report, 2025?

Accepted Answer

UNICEF

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UNESCO

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UNDP

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WHO

Question 14

What was the main focus of India’s Second Five Year Plan with respect to the economy?

Accepted Answer

Heavy industrialisation

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Green revolution

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Promotion of tourism

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Expansion of services

Question 15

Which Article establishes the office of the President?

Accepted Answer

Article 52

Answer

Article 74

Answer

Article 75

Answer

Article 53

Question 16

Which of the following is located in the west of the Deccan Plateau?

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats

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Eastern Ghats

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Mahadeo hills

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Maikal range

Question 17

Which of the following countries does NOT share a land border with India?

Accepted Answer

Thailand

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Bhutan

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Afghanistan

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Myanmar

Question 18

What does VLSRSAM stand for, which was successfully tested by the Indian Navy and Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Vertical-Launch Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

Answer

Very Large Surface Recon Air Missile

Answer

Variable Launch Strategic Recon Missile

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Versatile Launch System for Rocket Missiles

Question 19

Which pair of scientists first proposed the double-helix model for the structure of DNA?

Accepted Answer

Watson and Crick

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Mendel and Avery

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Darwin and Wallace

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Franklin and Chargaff

Question 20

Hool Diwas is celebrated on June 30 every year in India to commemorate the Santhal Hool (rebellion) of _________.

Accepted Answer

1855

Answer

1845

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1850

Answer

1840

Question 21

Which of the following Schedules deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Tribes?

Accepted Answer

Fifth

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Seventh

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Ninth

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Sixth

Question 22

According to Article 130 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places as may be appointed by:

Accepted Answer

the Chief Justice of India, with the approval of the President

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the Parliament, through legislation

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the President, in consultation with the Prime Minister

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the Union Cabinet, with advice from the Law Ministry

Question 23

In which of the following years was the town of Madrasapatnam, which later expanded and developed into modern-day Chennai, purchased by the East India Company (EIC) from local kings?

Accepted Answer

1639

Answer

1690

Answer

1658

Answer

1620

Question 24

A user wants to rename multiple files in a folder on Windows. What is the correct approach to do this efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Select all files → Right-click → Rename → Type a base name

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Drag files to another folder and rename them there

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Open each file and save it with a new name

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Press Ctrl + Alt + R to rename all files

Question 25

Which Indian leader emphasised a 'Nation First' ethos during a seminar in Lucknow in May 2025?

Accepted Answer

Yogi Adityanath

Answer

Rajnath Singh

Answer

Narendra Modi

Answer

Amit Shah

Question 26

Which of the following statements about succession in the Gupta dynasty is true?

Accepted Answer

Sons had to prove their eligibility before an assembly

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Only the eldest son could become king

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The ruler always declared himself divine to get the throne

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The eldest son was always crowned Yuvraj at priority

Question 27

Who among the following is known for popularising Bharatanatyam on the global stage?

Accepted Answer

Rukmini Devi Arundale

Answer

Hema Malini

Answer

Sonal Mansingh

Answer

Mallika Sarabhai

Question 28

In which of the following national parks were eight African cheetahs translocated from Namibia in September 2022?

Accepted Answer

Kuno National Park

Answer

Mukundara Tiger Reserve

Answer

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer

Banni grasslands

Question 29

Who is regarded as the chief architect of India’s Green Revolution?

Accepted Answer

MS Swaminathan

Answer

Dr. Manmohan Singh

Answer

Dr. Verghese Kurien

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PV Narasimha Rao

Question 30

Which of the following services is jointly controlled by both the Union and State Governments?

Accepted Answer

Indian Administrative Service

Answer

Central Engineering Service

Answer

State Medical Service

Answer

Indian Economic Service

Question 31

Which copper-based alloy is a preferred material for making standard resistors because of its high resistivity and low temperature coefficient?

Accepted Answer

Manganin

Answer

Alnico

Answer

Tungsten

Answer

Brass

Question 32

September [2024] the Atacama Desert, where construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is underway, is located in which country?

Accepted Answer

Chile

Answer

Peru

Answer

Argentina

Answer

Bolivia

Question 33

The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) report, Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025-2029), warns that the Earth’s average temperature may rise by how much above pre-industrial levels?

Accepted Answer

1.2°C to 1.9°C

Answer

2.0°C to 2.5°C

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0.8°C to 1.2°C

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2.5°C to 3.0°C

Question 34

Who launched the e-SeHAT application for accessible digital healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Omar Abdullah

Answer

Bhupendra Patel

Answer

Pema Khandu

Answer

Hemant Soren

Question 35

The Warli painting tradition gained international recognition, largely due to the efforts of which of the following renowned painters?

Accepted Answer

Jivya Soma Mashe

Answer

Amrita Sher-Gil

Answer

MF Husain

Answer

SH Raza

Question 36

Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution added Article 39A (free legal aid)?

Accepted Answer

42ⁿᵈ Amendment

Answer

86ᵗʰ Amendment

Answer

44ᵗʰ Amendment

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73ʳᵈ Amendment

Question 37

On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court reinstated which requirement for candidates aspiring to become civil judges (junior division)?

Accepted Answer

Three years of legal practice experience

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Minimum age of 30 years

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Mandatory Ph.D. in Law

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Passing a national-level judicial service exam

Question 38

How is the vast distance between galaxies measured?

Accepted Answer

In light years

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In miles

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In kilometres

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In seconds

Question 39

Which state hosted the 7ᵗʰ edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Bihar

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Gujarat

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Maharashtra

Answer

Karnataka

Question 40

Manganese nodules are primarily found on:

Accepted Answer

ocean beds

Answer

glacier surfaces

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river deltas

Answer

mountain slopes

Economics (4)

Q1. At the time of independence, India's economy was predominantly:

Q2. Infrastructure development is essential for sustaining high growth and reducing regional disparities. Which of the following sectors is NOT typically included in the core infrastructure sectors in India?

Q3. What was the main focus of India’s Second Five Year Plan with respect to the economy?

Q4. Who is regarded as the chief architect of India’s Green Revolution?

Current Affairs (10)

Q5. Who was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards, held at Grosvenor House, London?

Q6. Murlikant Rajaram Petkar of Maharashtra was awarded with Arjuna Award 2024 in which of the following fields?

Q7. Which social activist was awarded the Rammohan Acarya Sanman 2025 for service to rural tribal communities?

Q8. Who launched Prismix, an AI-driven media company?

Q9. Which missile defence system, named Sudarshan Chakra, was used by India to intercept drones and missiles during Pakistan’s attempted strikes in May 2025?

Q10. Which organisation released the State of the World’s Children report, 2025?

Q11. Which Indian leader emphasised a 'Nation First' ethos during a seminar in Lucknow in May 2025?

Q12. The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) report, Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025-2029), warns that the Earth’s average temperature may rise by how much above pre-industrial levels?

Q13. Who launched the e-SeHAT application for accessible digital healthcare?

Q14. On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court reinstated which requirement for candidates aspiring to become civil judges (junior division)?

Modern History (3)

Q15. Who piloted Vasco da Gama’s ship to Calicut during his first successful voyage to India in 1498?

Q16. Hool Diwas is celebrated on June 30 every year in India to commemorate the Santhal Hool (rebellion) of _________.

Q17. In which of the following years was the town of Madrasapatnam, which later expanded and developed into modern-day Chennai, purchased by the East India Company (EIC) from local kings?

Computer (2)

Q18. Which shortcut key combination allows you to quickly switch between open applications on a Windows computer?

Q19. A user wants to rename multiple files in a folder on Windows. What is the correct approach to do this efficiently?

Geography (7)

Q20. A small portion of the Singrauli Coalfield, which is located mainly in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, falls in which other State?

Q21. Which of the following is located in the west of the Deccan Plateau?

Q22. Which of the following countries does NOT share a land border with India?

Q23. In which of the following national parks were eight African cheetahs translocated from Namibia in September 2022?

Q24. September [2024] the Atacama Desert, where construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is underway, is located in which country?

Q25. How is the vast distance between galaxies measured?

Q26. Manganese nodules are primarily found on:

Ancient History (2)

Q27. The indigenous inhabitants of India who were hostile, dark skinned and did not follow the Vedic system are referred to in Vedic texts as:

Q28. Which of the following statements about succession in the Gupta dynasty is true?

Chemistry (1)

Q29. Which of the following gases is released when baking soda reacts with vinegar?

Polity (5)

Q30. Which Article establishes the office of the President?

Q31. Which of the following Schedules deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Tribes?

Q32. According to Article 130 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places as may be appointed by:

Q33. Which of the following services is jointly controlled by both the Union and State Governments?

Q34. Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution added Article 39A (free legal aid)?

Static GK (4)

Q35. What does VLSRSAM stand for, which was successfully tested by the Indian Navy and Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in 2025?

Q36. Who among the following is known for popularising Bharatanatyam on the global stage?

Q37. The Warli painting tradition gained international recognition, largely due to the efforts of which of the following renowned painters?

Q38. Which state hosted the 7ᵗʰ edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2025?

Biology (1)

Q39. Which pair of scientists first proposed the double-helix model for the structure of DNA?

Physics (1)

Q40. Which copper-based alloy is a preferred material for making standard resistors because of its high resistivity and low temperature coefficient?