Are you targeting the RRB JE CBT-1 Exam 2025? Practicing previous shifts’ questions is the ultimate strategy to outrank competitors! This post delivers 45 high-impact GK questions (out of 100) from Shift 3 on 17th December 2024, offering a blueprint to decode the exam’s scope, difficulty level, and trending topics.
Exam Overview for RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern (2025)
The RRB JE CBT 1 Exam evaluates candidates across 4 key subjects:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks for each Section |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Time in Minutes | 90 |
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Paper: 17 December, 2024 Shift 3
- Duration: 90 minutes.
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Marks for Correct Answers: +1
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Marks for Un-attempted Questions: 0
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Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers.
- Shift:1 (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM)
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Q1: At which of the following points does each firm employ labour?
Each firm employs labour up to the point where the marginal revenue product
of labour minus the wage rate.
Each firm employs labour up to the point where the marginal revenue product
of labour equals the wage rate.
Each firm employs labour up to the point where the marginal cost of labour
equals the wage rate.
Each firm employs labour up to the point where the marginal revenue product
of labour multiplies the wage rate.
Q2: In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India enunciate
the ‘Doctrine of Basic Structure’?
Golaknath case
AK Gopalan case
Menka Gandhi case
Keshvanand Bharti case
Q3: Which of the following materials will have the least resistance at room
temperature?
Nichrome
Aluminum
Iron
Copper
Q4: Which Article of the Indian Constitution permits the Supreme Court to
review its judgement or order?
Article 137
Article 138
Article 132
Article 135
Q5: What is the role of chlorine gas in the preparation of bleaching powder?
It is used as a catalyst for the reaction.
It reacts with dry slaked lime to form bleaching powder.
It is used to neutralise calcium hydroxide.
It reacts with water to produce hydrogen peroxide.
Q6: In which year was 'Heirloom Treasures: The Cultural Tapestry of India: A
Compilation of Selected Articles from India Beckons: Volume 1,' by Arunima
Hoskote, published?
2021
2018
2019
2020
Q7: India has reduced the windfall tax on crude oil to ₹______ per metric
tonne from ₹4,600, effective 17 August 2024.
1,800
3,600
2,600
2,100
Q8: A homologous series is a group of organic compounds that have:
the same structural formula
the same functional group but differ by a CH\(_2\) group
the same molecular formula
no relation to each other
Q9: When an aqueous solution of potassium iodide reacts with lead nitrate,
what type of product is formed?
Lead iodide (precipitate)
Sodium nitrate
Lead chloride
Lead nitrate
Q10: The measure of how much a material resists the flow of charges is known
as:
current
resistivity
power generated
potential difference
Q11: Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for survival of
species?
Variations
Temperature
Niche
Mutation
Q12: Which team clinched the Irani Cup title for the season 2024-25?
Karnataka
Mumbai
Railways
Rest of India
Q13: What is the name of the famous temple complex in Tamil Nadu, known for
its Dravidian architecture and 1,000-pillar hall?
Brihadeesvarar Temple
Kanchipuram Temple
Jagannath Temple
Meenakshi Temple
Q14: The pH of acid rain is:
equal to 7
less than 5.6
more than 7
more than 5.6 but less than 7
Q15: Which of the following options is INCORRECT with relation to the given
statement?
The magnetic field lines of a bar magnet may be drawn using:
The magnetic field lines of a bar magnet may be drawn using:
another bar magnet
iron filings
a magnetic compass
wood particles
Q16: Which of the following is NOT a method of pollination?
Self-pollination
Wind pollination
Water pollination
Asexual pollination
Q17: Which part of the Bryophyllum plant develops new plants via vegetative
propagation?
Stems
Leaves
Flowers
Roots
Q18: A tube like structure grows down from the pollen grain to the style and
reaches the ovule. This pollen tube is responsible for:
carrying carbon dioxide to the female germ cell
carrying nutrition to the female germ cell
carrying the male germ cell to the female germ cell in the ovary
carrying oxygen to the female germ cell
Q19: Contraception is one of the main goals of which health care programme?
Mental Health Programme
Indradhanush Immunisation Programme
Reproductive Health Programme
Pulse Polio Programme
Q20: What was the venue of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World
Trade Organization in 2024?
New Delhi, India
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
London, England
Paris, France
Q21: Oxidation of metals in the presence of acids or moisture is called:
neutralisation
corrosion
rancidity
rusting
Q22: Yeast reproduces through which asexual mode of reproduction?
Budding
Fusion
Vegetative propagation
Fission
Q23: How can you experimentally determine the focal length of a concave
mirror?
Measure the angle of reflection.
Measure the distance between the mirror and the image of a distant object
formed by it.
Measure the diameter of the mirror.
Measure the distance between the pole and the centre of curvature.
Q24: In a convex mirror, the principal focus is located ______.
at the pole of the mirror
in front of the mirror
at the centre of curvature
behind the mirror
Q25: The first President of the Indian National Congress was ______.
Ras Behari Bose
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Dada Bhai Naoroji
Womesh Chandra Banerjee
Q26: Which scientist(s) established the laws of Inheritance?
Watson and Crick
Gregor Johann Mendel
Charles Darwin
Thomas Hunt Morgan
Q27: What is the name (acronym) of the software developed by ISRO, through
its VikramSarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
tool aimed atfacilitating aerodynamic design and analysis for aerospace
vehicles?
PraVaHa
PraNaMa
PraYoGa
PraVlNa
Q28: The Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to its citizens
under which Articles?
Articles 12 to 35
Articles 14 to 32
Articles 12 to 30
Articles 15 to 35
Q29: What is the angle formed between two lateral faces of a triangular
glass prism called?
Angle of incidence
Angle of refraction
Angle of deviation
Angle of the prism
Q30: If the resistance of a conductor is doubled while the current remains
the same, how will the heat produced per unit time change?
It will Quadruple
It will Halved
It will Same
It will Double
Q31: The Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to its citizens
under which ofthe following Articles?
Only Articles 12 to 35
Only Articles 14 to 32
Only Articles 12 to 30
Only Articles 15 to 35
Q32: Leishmania reproduces by:
binary fission in any plane
binary fission in vertical planes
binary fission in two equal halves
binary fission in a definite plane
Q33: Who was the ruler of Gujarat when Humayun attacked the kingdom in 1532?
Bahadur Shah
Sikandar Shah
Muzzifar Shah II
Zafar Khan Muzzifar
Q34: Which of the following steps is the first step in balancing a chemical
equation?
Balancing oxygen atoms
Adding coefficients randomly
Balancing hydrogen atoms
Writing the skeleton equation
Q35: Which of the following is correct with regard to resistances in a
series circuit?
Total resistance is less than any individual resistance.
Total resistance is equal to the product of all resistances
Total resistance is inversely proportional to each resistance.
Total resistance is equal to the sum of all individual resistances.
Q36: Where does the image form when an object is positioned at the centre of
curvature of a concave mirror?
At the pole
At infinity
At the centre of curvature
At the focal point
Q37: When Plaster of Paris is mixed with water, it undergoes which of the
following change?
Produces gas
Loses water molecules
Changes to gypsum
Dissolves completely
Q38: What happens when zinc(Zn) reacts with hydrochloric acid(HCl)?
Zinc is reduced.
Hydrogen is oxidised.
Zinc is oxidised.
Both Zinc and Hydrogen are oxidised
Q39: Which waterways is located on the Tapi river?
NW-100
NW-10
NW-91
NW-1
Q40: Which of the following is an example of a decomposition reaction that
occurs due to the application of electric current?
Heating calcium carbonate
Electrolysis of water
Decomposition of sodium bicarbonate by heat
Decomposition of potassium permanganate by heat
Q41: NATO will establish a new land command in _________ near the Russian
border in 2025 to oversee northern European land operations during potential
conflicts.
Turkmenistan
Finland
Ukraine
Kyrgyzstan
Q42: As the concentration of hydronium ions increases, the pH value _______.
decreases then increases
decreases
remains same
increases
Q43: Rose flower pollen has reached Sunflower stigma through pollination.
The pollen will be rejected by the stigma because:
Pollen not of sunflower
pollen was of rose flower
stigma has nothing to do with pollen
pollen has nothing to do with stigma
Q44: What is the unit of electric power commonly used to measure household
energyconsumption?
Joules
Kilowatt-hours
Watts
Amperes
Q45: What is the purpose of using devices like Copper-T in family planning?
To act as a physical barrier to sperm
To alter hormonal levels in women
To prevent fertilised eggs from implanting in the uterus
To block sperm transfer in males
Report Card
Total Questions Attempted: 0
Correct Answers: 0
Wrong Answers: 0
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Why These Questions Matter
Studying real exam questions from recent shifts offers three advantages:
1. Pattern Recognition: Identify recurring topics like current affairs, Indian polity, or science.
2. Difficulty Benchmark: Understand if questions are fact-based, conceptual, or application-oriented.
3. Revision Efficiency: Prioritize high-weightage areas (e.g., government schemes, sports awards) for targeted preparation.
Pro Tip for Aspirants
Pair these questions with daily current affairs updates (January–December 2024) and static GK notes on history, geography, and the Indian Constitution. This combo will strengthen your speed and accuracy!
How to Use These Questions Effectively
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Daily Practice: Solve 10-15 questions daily to retain facts.
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Mock Tests: Mix these questions with other shifts’ GK sets for a broader practice range.
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Analyze Mistakes: Revisit incorrect answers and clarify concepts immediately.
Final Thoughts
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Next Steps
After mastering this shift’s questions, explore our posts for
17th December, 2024 Shift 1, 2, and 18th December Shift 1, 2, 3 and others
Shifts of 2024 RRB JE CBT-1 Shifts
to gain a complete understanding of the exam. Consistent practice with real
questions is your best tool for success!