If you’re preparing for the RPF SI CBT 1 Exam 2025, practicing previous shifts’ questions can be a game-changer. This post shares the 50 General Knowledge (GK) questions from the total 120 questions asked in Shift 2 on 9th December 2024 in RRB RPF SI CBT-I to help you gauge the exam’s scope, difficulty, and trending topics. This targeted resource is your key to unlocking a competitive edge, sharpening your readiness and confidence for the actual test.
Exam Overview (2024)
The RRB RPF SI CBT-1 exam evaluates candidates across 3 key subjects:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RRB RPF SI CBT-1 Paper: 09 December, 2024 Shift 2
- 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 (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM)
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Q1: In which of the following ways can the utility be expressed in cardinal
utility analysis?
In numbers
In quality
In rank
In order
Q2: Which of the following is NOT one of the new criminal laws introduced in
2024?
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
Q3: Which of the following census years reported the highest sex ratio in
India?
2011
1901
1951
1991
Q4: Which of the following was the strength of the Judges of Supreme Court
of India after the commencement of the Constitution in 1950?
8
10
12
6
Q5: An optical instrument used in a system of prisms, lenses or mirrors to
reflect images through a tube is called:
telescope
binocular
kaleidoscope
periscope
Q6: In January 2024, India had decided to formally join the Square Kilometer
Array (SKA) project, an international scientific collaboration working to
build the world’s largest __________.
radio telescope
optical telescope
particle accelerator
space station
Q7: In which of the following years did the government sell its stake in
IRCON International Limited?
2015
2018
2023
2021
Q8: In which of the following years was the National Commission for Women
established?
1991
1992
1985
2004
Q9: Joint military exercise ‘Harimau Shakti-2022’ commenced on 28th
November, which is an annual training event between the Indian Army and
which of the following armies?
Singapore
Japan
Indonesia
Malaysia
Q10: Who were India’s flag-bearers at the Paris 2024 Paralympics closing
ceremony?
Bhagyashree Jadhav and Sumit Antil
Manish Narwal and Yogesh Kathuniya
Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal
Avani Lekhara and Nishad Kumar
Q11: Which of the following ports is NOT correctly linked to its location?
Visakhapatnam Port - Telangana
Tuticorin Port - Tamil Nadu
Kochi Port - Kerala
Mormugao Port - Goa
Q12: Which of the following was the original name of Sher Shah Suri, the
founder of Suri dynasty?
Adham Khan
Farid Khan
Ulugh khan
Murtaza Khan
Q13: Who among the following wrote the autobiography ‘Ardhakathanak’?
Valmiki
Banarasidas
Rassundari Devi
Narmad
Q14: A nutrient which acts as a cushion to the vital organs and protects
them from shocks and external injuries is:
fat
carbohydrate
vitamin
protein
Q15: Which of the following is NOT provided in Part IV A (Fundamental
Duties) of the Indian Constitution?
To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
To promote spirit of brotherhood amongst all people of India
To respect the National Flag
To respect our parents and teachers
Q16: Which of the following statements is FALSE about the Deccan Plateau?
The Eastern Ghats stretch from the Mahanadi Valley to the Nigiris in the
south.
Mahendragiri is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
The height of the Western Ghats progressively increases from north to south.
The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats.
Q17: Which of the following musical forms is intimately related to classical
Carnatic music?
Gitam
Wanvun
Bhand Pather
Firdost
Q18: Which of the following Union Territories of India is having the highest
decadal growth rate of population as per 2011 census?
Lakshadweep
Dadar and Nagar Haveli
Chandigarh
Puducherry
Q19: Which of the following is the correct function of marketed surplus?
Marketed Surplus = Total demand in the market - Total supply
Marketed Surplus = Total supply of the market - Total demand
Marketed Surplus = Total farm output produced by the farmer - Own
consumption of farm output
Marketed Surplus = Total farm produce - Previous years stock in the market
Q20: Which of the following types of forests has trees that are mainly
scattered with long roots and succulent stems?
Tropical Deciduous Forests
Mangrove Forests
Montane Forests
Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs
Q21: In February 2024, Genome India Project was completed. Which of the
following statements is NOT true about Genome India Project?
The project was funded and coordinated by the Department of Biotechnology,
Govt. of India.
It was initiated in 2020.
1 million genome samples were to be collected across the country from
citizens of India.
The aim was to build a reference genome and study genetic diversity among
Indians.
Q22: Who among the following was a classical Hindustani singer?
V Sheshanna
MS Subbulakshmi
Begum Akhtar
TK Iyengar
Q23: In which of the following years was the Ethics Committee in the Rajya
Sabha constituted?
2000
1995
1999
1997
Q24: In which of the following years was the Satya Shodhak Samaj founded?
1776
1885
1873
1794
Q25: How do rural development programmes like the Self-Help Group (SHG)
initiative contribute to gender equality in rural India?
Primarily through educational programmes
Solely by improving agricultural productivity
By providing women with employment opportunities only
By enhancing women's access to finance, leadership roles and decision-making
Q26: What significant change was implemented in India's New Economic Policy
of 1991 to expand privatisation?
Centralising government control over key industries
Increasing the number of industries reserved for public sector control
Establishing more Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) across various sectors
Reducing the list of industries reserved for public sector control
Q27: The group of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has how many
member countries, as on 30 September 2024?
32
39
12
21
Q28: The 130th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose was observed on 1
January 2024. He was a renowned __________.
literary
botanist
physicist
zoologist
Q29: Which of the following is the correct definition of jobless growth?
It is an economic phenomenon in which an economy experiences decreasing
level of employment.
It is an economic phenomenon in which an economy experiences growth while
maintaining or decreasing its level of employment.
It is an economic phenomenon in which an economy experiences low level of
employment in a relative term.
It is an economic phenomenon in which an economy experiences decreasing
level of growth.
Q30: N Chandrababu Naidu, who took oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on
12 June 2024, belongs to which of the following political parties?
Jana Sena Party (JSP)
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)
Q31: Which of the following river systems is responsible for the formation
of the Sundarbans delta?
Cauvery
Sindhu
Godavari
Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna
Q32: Which of the following methods is most commonly used nowadays to
determine nitrogen and protein content in foods?
Kjeldahl method
Paradkar method
Barfoed method
Nessler’s method
Q33: ____________ is a natural source of acetic acid.
Orange
Tamarind
Tomato
Vinegar
Q34: Which of the following issues has been faced by India since
independence?
Poverty
Globalisation
Literacy
Agriculture productivity
Q35: How many subjects are there in the 'Union List' as of May 2024?
100 subjects
66 subjects
97 subjects
98 subjects
Q36: Which of the following kings of the Vijayanagara Empire assumed the
title of Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya?
Rama Raya
Achyuta Deva Raya
Krishnadevaraya
Sadasiva Raya
Q37: The stone used for the construction of the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa
was brought from which of the following places?
Hamirpur
Jaipur
Gaya
Bassein
Q38: Who among the following was NOT associated with the Hindustan
Republican Association (H.R.A.)?
Ashfaqulla Khan
Sachindra Nath Bakshi
Subhash Chandra Bose
Ram Prasad Bismil
Q39: Name the main method used for thickening sauces and in the production
of bread and pastries.
Gelatinisation
Dextrinisation
Caramelisation
Retrogradation
Q40: In June 2024, which of the following portfolios was allotted to Anitha
Vangalapudi in the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet?
Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Minister of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development of Andhra Pradesh
Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Minister of Information Technology and Communication of Andhra Pradesh
Q41: The KAZA 2024, Heads of State inaugural Summit by Members of the
five-nation Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) was
held in which month at Livingstone, Zambia?
July 2024
April 2024
August 2024
May 2024
Q42: Match the following correctly.
| Set-I | Set-II |
|---|---|
| a. Panini | 1. Maalvikagnimitram |
| b. Hala | 2. Mahabhashya |
| c. Kalidas | 3. Ashtadhyayi |
| d. Patanjali | 4. Gaathasaptshati |
a - 2; b - 3; c - 4; d - 1
a - 3; b - 4; c - 1; d - 2
a - 3; b - 4; c - 2; d - 1
a - 4; b - 3; c - 2; d - 1
Q43: Which of the following has built the Atal Tunnel?
Indian Railways
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Border Roads Organisation
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Q44: The right-hand rule of induced current was given by:
Fleming
Faraday
Oersted
Ampere
Q45: Where was the joint bilateral training 'Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023'
conducted?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Umroi Cantonment, India
New Delhi, India
Q46: Arrange the following rulers of the Pala dynasty in the chronological
order.
Mahipal < Dharampal < Devpal < Naypal
Dharampal < Devpal < Mahipal < Naypal
Mahipal < Dharampal < Naypal < Devpal
Devpal < Dharampal < Mahipal < Naypal
Q47: Who among the following reinterpreted verses from the Koran to argue
for women’s education?
Begum Anis Kidwai
Bibi Amtus Salam
Baji Jamalunnisa
Mumtaz Ali
Q48: The Constitution ensures the security of the tenure of the Chief
Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They are appointed for
_______ years term or continue till the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
6
5
4
10
Q49: Who became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the
Paralympic Games after winning a gold medal at Paris Paralympic Games 2024?
Deepthi Jeevanji
Simran Sharma
Rubina Francis
Avani Lekhara
Q50: Which of the following Acts regulates the acquisition of Indian
Citizenship?
Indian Citizenship Act, 1960
Indian Citizenship Act, 1955
Indian Citizenship Act, 1948
Indian Citizenship Act, 1947
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
The RPF SI CBT 1 Exam demands consistent practice and strategic preparation. By working through these 50 GK questions, you’ll build confidence and adaptability for the actual test. Bookmark this post for quick revision, and pair it with our topic-wise guides to cover all bases!
Next Steps
After mastering this shift’s questions, explore our posts for
9th December, 2024 Shift 1, 3, and 12th December Shift 1, 2, 3 and others
Shifts of 2024 RRB RRB SI CBT-1 Shifts
to gain a complete understanding of the exam. Consistent practice with real
questions is your best tool for success!