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Complete RRB NTPC 24 July, 2021 Shift 1 Paper:
| Exam | RRB NTPC |
| Phase | 7 |
| Date | 24/07/2021 |
| Test Time | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Below is the complete set of GK questions that appeared in the 24 July, 2021 Shift 1 exam. We’ve provided all the questions from the General Awareness (GK) section along with solutions for each question.
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Q1: Which of the following National Highways links Pune and Hyderabad?
NH-7
NH-24
NH-9
NH-27
Q2: ______ is a hardware device generally located on the motherboard of a
computer and acts as an internal memory of the CPU.
CD-ROM
Floppy
RAM
DVD-ROM
Q3: Which soil is well known for its capacity to hold moisture?
Laterite soil
Alluvial soil
Arid soil
Black soil
Q4: Pisces are exclusively aquatic animals. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of them?
They are warm-blooded.
Their hearts have only two chambers.
Their skin is covered with scales.
They obtain oxygen dissolved in water by using their gills.
Q5: The 3rd Global Potato Conclave, organised by the Indian
Potato Association (IPA) in collaboration with the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi and ICAR - Central Potato Research
Institute, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and International Potato Centre (CIP),
Lima, Peru, was held in ____ from 28th to
31st January 2021
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Amritsar, Punjab
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Q6: WTO is a world organisation. Which of the following statements about WTO
is INCORRECT?
It deals with the rules of trade between nations.
Its top decision-making body is the Ministerial Conference.
Its full form is World Transport Organisation.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria is the organisation's seventh
Director-General.
Q7: Which of the following statements about Aurangzeb is INCORRECT?
Aurangzeb's death led to the collapse of the Mughal empire in the mid-18th
century.
He was also known as Alamgir.
He was the second son of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.
In his struggle for power, Aurangzeb decisively defeated his brother in a
battle and confined his father in his own palace at Agra.
Q8: Which of the following statements with reference to the Indian Freedom
Struggle is INCORRECT?
The Simon Commission arrived in Bombay in 1928.
Bhagat Singh, Sukh Dev and Rajguru were executed in March 1931.
The Mutiny of 1857 is regarded as the First War of Independence.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman played an important role in the freedom struggle of
India.
Q9: On the occasion of women's day 2021. Nita Ambani launched a social media
and networking platform for women called ______.
Women Love
She Circle
Her Circle
Women Circle
Q10:
The following statement applies to which law from the given options?
'The line that joins any planet to the sun sweeps equal areas in equal intervals of time.'
Law of Periods
Law of Motion
Law of Areas
Law of Orbits
Q11: The Parliament does not have the power to legislate on the subject in
List 2 of the Seventh Schedule. Which of the following is an EXCEPTION in
this general law?
If the Prime Minister asks the Parliament to do so
If the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to this effect
If the Judiciary asks the Parliament to do so
if the Governor of the state certifies the requirement
Q12: According to Jawaharlal Nehru, what are known as the 'temples of modern
India"?
Dams
Lakes
Forests
Rivers
Q13: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai announced in January 2021
that it has 'evolved' the design for the country's first public-private
partnership research reactor for the production of ____.
radiography medicines
diagnostic medicines
medical radiology
nuclear medicines
Q14: The tributaries of rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra together from the Ganga
- Brahmaputra basin in the Indian subcontinent. Which of the following is
NOT a feature of the river basin?
In the south is the Sundarbans Delta.
Ox-bow lakes dot the plain area.
It is bound on the north by mountains and the foothills of the Himalayas.
It's a fertile area that includes most of north and east India.
Q15: What is the basic function of estrogen?
To develop male reproductive tissues
To regulate the menstrual cycle
To maintain a pregnancy
To balance the mood
Q16: Which Grand Slam Tennis Tournament did NOT take place in 2020 due to
the pandemic?
US Open
French Open
Australian Open
Wimbeldon
Q17: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan is a flagship programme by
the Government of India, as of September 2020. Which of the following is NOT
a feature of it?
It has been initiated in 11 districts in Mission Mode.
Under this campaign, rural infrastructure would be built with the
involvement of migrant workers.
Many projects involving migrant workers have also been initiated for
building of roads, highways, etc.
To facilitate the employment of migrant workers who have gone to their home
states.
Q18: Which of the following is India's first formally launched and first
indigenously designed and constructed ballistic missile submarine
(SSBN)?
INS Chakra
INS Arihant
INS Kalvari
INS Vagir
Q19: Which of the following statements about the third phase of Pradhan
Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana launched in January 2021, is INCORRECT?
It looked at training of eight lakh candidates over a scheme period from
2020 to 2030.
It was spearheaded by the Ministry of skill Development and
Entrepreneurship.
More than 200 industrial training institutes under Skill India rolled out
PMKVY 3.0 training build a robust pool of skilled professionals.
It was launched in 600 districts across the country.
Q20: Who was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International
Film Festival of Boston in October 2020?
Irrfan Khan
Om Puri
Nana Patekar
Shabana Azmi
Q21: What is the name of the stranded giant container ship, which was freed
from the banks of the Suez Canal on 29 March 2021?
Ever Patron
Ever Green
Ever Supporter
Ever Given
Q22: Which of the following statements about the Charminar in Hyderabad is
INCORRECT?
It is built upon four grand arches facing North, South, East and West.
It was built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, in 1591.
It marked the end of plague in the city.
The arches support four floors of rooms and a gallery of archways.
Q23: As per the Constitution of India, who does NOT form the Council of
Ministers?
Deputy Ministers
Ministers of State
Ministers who are members of Cabinet
Ministers of local government
Q24: When is World Bicycle Day globally celebrated?
6 June
3 June
4 May
6 May
Q25: The Quit India Movement was important in the freedom struggle of India.
Which of the following event followed the movement?
Rowlatt Bill
Dandi March
Labour Government in Britain sent the Cabinet Mission to India
All India Muslim League was established in British India
Q26: PARAM Siddhi refers to:
agricultural implements
An Artificial Intelligence supercomputer
industrial piercing
a nuclear reactor
Q27: The tableau of Uttar Pradesh was adjudged the best at thecc in 2021.
The award was given by:
Kiren Rijiju
Anurag Thakur
Amit Shah
Narendra Modi
Q28: Which of the following statements about the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) is INCORRECT?
An aim of the Association is to accelerate economic growth, social progress
and cultural development in the region.
ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok.
It comprises a group of ten member states as of 2019.
It started with three original member countries.
Q29: There are different types of Bills introduced in the Lok Sabha. Which
of the following is NOT one of them?
Ordinary Bills
Money Bills
Financial Bills
Revenue Bill
Q30: Which of the following statements with respect to the Jallianwala Bagh
incident is INCORRECT?
The Jallianwala Bagh was a result of the Rowlatt Act of March 1919, which
authorised the government to imprison without a trial.
The incident took place on 13 April 1919, when the publlic gathered at
Jallianwala Bagh with an agenda.
The Jallianwala Bagh incident was followed by the Chauri Chaura incident,
where a large group of protesters clashed with the police.
Brigadier-General Dyer opened fire at the people gathered, without giving
any notice.
Q31: Plants are divided into groups. Which of the following is NOT one of
them?
Angiosperms
Gymnosperms
Thallophytes
Arthropoda
Q32: As of August 2020, NHAI of India has set the timeline for a network of
expressways and economic corridors for 2023-2025. Which of the following are
NOT schedules for completition in 2023?
Ahmedabad - Dholera
Chennai - Salem
Delhi - Mumbai
Amritsar - Jamnagar
Q33: Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which:
are found roaming freely in cities anywhere in the world
are found exclusively in a particular area
are dependent on air and water for survival
are dangerous to environment
Q34: Chandrayaan - 2 was launched on 22 July 2019. Which of the following
about it is INCORRECT?
The goal of the mission was to explore the North Pole of the moon.
It was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
It brought together an Orbiter, Lander and Rover.
It was the second lunar exploration mission developed by ISRO.
Q35: We should consider the value of final goods only while estimating GDP
because:
the value of final goods already includes the value of intermediate goods
it increases the cost
It promotes production process in the economy.
the value of intermediate goods includes the value of final goods
Q36: What information about Engineers India Limited (EIL) is
INCORRECT?
It is credited with establishing 11 and 12 mega petrochemical complexes in
India.
It developed a state-of-the-art sports complex for the Commonwealth Games
2010 at the University of Delhi.
It comes under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
It is a private sector undertaking of the Government of India.
Q37: Which of the following is NOT a good preservative for pickles?
Sodium benzoate
Sodium metabisulphite
Salt
Pepper
Q38: In between the Rabi and Kharif seasons, there is a short season known
as:
the Zaid season
the Rice season
the Maize season
the Junaid season
Q39: Chandra Gupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Dynasty. Which of
the following statements regarding his rule in the History of India is
INCORRECT?
Chandra Gupta Maurya is credited with the setting up of the first nearly
pan-India Empire.
Bairam Khan was his best ally, mentor, and guide.
Archaeological evidence of the empire shows existence of a number of towns
and cities, the most prominent being the capital city of Pataliputra.
He met Alexander and served in his army so as to learn the Macedonian way of
warfare.
Q40: Alt + Tab is a shortcut:
to open edit options in the current programme
to open file menu options in the current programme
to cut a selected item
to switch between open programmes
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