Welcome to our series of practice questions for the RRB Technician Grade 3 exam! In this post, we’ve compiled the General Knowledge (GK) questions from the 29 December, 2024 Shift 2 exam. These questions are presented in a multiple-choice format to help you practice effectively.
Preparing with real shift-based GK questions is a great way to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, boost your confidence, and improve your performance. Let’s get started!
Exam Overview
Before diving into the GK questions, it’s important to understand the structure of the RRB Technician Grade 3 exam. The exam typically includes multiple subjects, each with a specific marks allocation. Below is a table showing the subject-wise marks distribution:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
RRB Technician Grade 3 Paper: 29 December, 2024 Shift 2
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers.
- Shift: 2 (12:45 PM - 2:15 PM)
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Q1: The first and only disabled person to hold the position of State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in the history of state, awarded with Padma Shri in 2024, Dr. KS Rajanna belongs to which of the following Indian states?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Q2: Which of the following is NOT the correct relation between electric power (P), electric current(I), electric potential difference (V) and resistance(R):
$P=I^{2} R$
$P=IR$
$P=\frac{v^{2}}{R}$
$P=VI$
Q3: _______ causes the stem or root to enlarge in diameter.
Underneath meristem
Apical meristem
Intercalary meristem
Cambium
Q4: What is used in the preparation of calcium sulphate hemihydrate?
Sodium Carbonate
Gypsum
Copper Sulphate
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
Q5: Apical meristem is present in which of the following?
Plants
Virus
Animals
Bacteria
Q6: An electric water heater converts electrical energy into $\qquad$ .
wind energy
potential energy
heat energy
light energy
Q7: The contraction and relaxation of which of the following results in movement of the organ?
Nerve cells
Cartilages
Muscle cells
Bones
Q8: When we stretch a spring, the form of energy stored in the spring is __________ .
kinetic energy
gravitational energy
potential energy
electric energy
Q9: When did the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issue an advisory to the Centre, the states and UT administrations to ensure widows' welfare and the protection of their human rights, including the establishment of a 'widows' cell' in each district?
May 2024
April 2024
June 2024
August 2024
Q10: What is the primary goal of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission?
Climate action
Defense satellites
Space tourism
Trade monitoring
Q11: Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the particles of matter?
They are very small.
They are moving constantly.
They do not have spaces in between them.
They attract each other.
Q12: Which of the following metals is least reactive with acids?
Iron
Aluminium
Copper
Zinc
Q13: Select the correct option related to the function regulated by ovaries.
Stimulates growth in all organs
Regulates metabolism
Menstrual cycle
Stimulates pituitary glands
Q14: Which of the following alcohols is used in cough syrups?
Ethanol
Methanol
Ethanoic acid
Propanol
Q15: Known for its rich cultural heritage, which of the following is India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'?
Jaipur
Lucknow
Bhopal
Kozhikode
Q16: What product is formed in the chlor-alkali process?
Baking Soda
Washing Soda
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Chloride
Q17: A resistor has a resistivity $\rho$. This resistor is now cut into three equal parts. The resistivity of each part will be:
$\frac{\rho}{3}$
$6 \rho$
$3 \rho$
$\rho$
Q18: Complex substances are broken down into simpler ones with the use of bio-catalysts called:
oil
enzymes
fat
carbohydrates
Q19: Which of the following non-metals is liquid at room temperature?
Oxygen
Fluorine
Mercury
Bromine
Q20: Which type of reproduction is seen in Spirogyra?
Binary fission
Vegetative propagation
Fragmentation
Budding
Q21: Which of the following is the longest cell in our body?
Fat cell
Ovum
Blood cell
Nerve cell
Q22: The value of Universal Gravitational constant is $G$ on a certain planet of mass $M$, ou another planet of mass $4 M$, the value of the Universal Gravitational constant will be:
Zero
$\mathrm{G} / 2$
$\mathrm{G}$
$4 \mathrm{G}$
Q23: Which of the following is a function of epithelial tissues?
Provides response to stimulus
Protection
Storage of fats
Responsible for involuntary movements
Q24: Who among the following are the founders of the Indian startup Zepto, who have emerged as the youngest billionaires in India according to the 2024 Hurun Rich List?
Asil Biswal and Rajesh Pradhan
Girish Redekar and Raghuveer Kancherla
Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha
Kabeer Biswas and Ankur Agarwal
Q25: What product will be formed when ethanol at 443 K with excess concentrated sulphuric acid is heated?
Ethyne and hydrogen
Ethene and water
Ethane and water
Only ethyne
Q26: 'Charaideo Moidam' of which of the following northeast Indian states were included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2024?
Tripura
Assam
Arunachal Pradesh
Nagaland
Q27:
Match Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Categories with the Loan Amount as updated in the Union Budget 2023-24 and select the correct answer.
| List I (Mudra Loans Categories) | List II (Loan Amount) |
|---|---|
| (1) Shishu | (A) Upto ₹50,000 |
| (2) Kishor | (B) Above ₹50,000 and up to ₹5 lakh |
| (3) Tarun | (C) Above ₹5 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh |
| (4) Tarun Plus | (D) Above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹20 lakh |
Codes:
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C
Q28: What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current carrying straight wire?
Perpendicular to the plane of the wire
At an angle $60^{\circ}$ to the plane of the wire
At an angle $45^{\circ}$ to the plane of the wire
Parallel to the plane of the wire
Q29: Which of the following statements is NOT true?
The total energy before and after the transformation always remains constant.
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
The total energy before and after the transformation is not constant.
Energy can only be transformed from one form to another.
Q30: Who among the following players won the men's player of the year award in the Hockey India Awards 2023 that was held in New Delhi on 31 March 2024?
PR Sreejesh
Abhishek
Manpreet Singh
Hardik Singh
Q31: Select the correct statement.
When a girl is born, the ovaries already contain thousands of immature eggs.
Many eggs are produced every month by the ovary.
The fallopian tube is also known as womb.
One oviduct forms the uterus.
Q32: Which Australian vessel participated in Exercise Malabar, 2024?
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Stuart
HMAS Hobart
HMAS Sydney
Q33: The chemical formula of ammonium sulphate is $\qquad$ .
$\mathrm{Ca}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
$\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right) \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
$\left(\mathrm{NH}_{4}\right)_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
$\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
Q34: Flexibility in plants is due to:
sclerenchyma
collenchyma
cambium
parenchyma
Q35: Which of the following electrolytes is used in electrolytic refining of copper?
$\mathrm{CuO}$
$\mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}$
$\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}$
$\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
Q36: The laws of reflection are applicable to __________ .
only to plane surfaces and not to spherical surfaces
both plane and spherical surfaces
neither plane surfaces nor spherical surfaces
only to spherical surface and not to plane surfaces
Q37: The number of chromosomes become half in a daughter cell by the process of:
mitosis
amitosis
meiosis
binary fission
Q38: Which of the following is a biodegradable substance?
Plastic bag
Dead plant
Glass
Electric wire
Q39: Identify the gas that is evolved when magnesium and manganese react with nitric acid.
Oxygen gas
Helium gas
Hydrogen gas
Nitrogen gas
Q40: The radius of curvature of any mirror is +20 cm . What is the focal length and nature of this mirror?
+10 cm, concave
+10 cm, convex
-40 cm, convex
+40 cm, concave
Q41: A ray of light passing or appear to pass through the principal focus of a concave/convex mirror after reflection __________ .
will emerge perpendicular to the principal axis
will emerge perpendicular to the principal axis, only in the case of concave mirror
will emerge perpendicular to the principal axis, only in the case of convex mirror
will emerge parallel to the principal axis
Q42: Which team won the title of World Championship of Legends 2024 in cricket?
Pakistan
India
Sri Lanka
Australia
Q43: A constant force $F$ is applied on an object. The work done by the force is positive if the object:
is displaced perpendicular to the force
is not displaced
Is displaced opposite to the direction of the force
is displaced in the direction of the force
Q44: Which of the following statements is/are true for the gravitational force between two bodies:
- (i) It is repulsive in nature.
- (ii) It's magnitude is same throughout the universe.
- (iii) It is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the bodies.
- (iv) Due to this force the earth goes around the sun.
Only (iii)
Both (i) and (ii)
Both (ii) and (iii)
Both (iii) and (iv)
Q45: Which of the following hydrocarbons generally produces a clean flame?
Ethylene
Ethane
Ethene
Ethyne
Q46: In Bryophyllum, vegetative propagation takes place by:
pistil
buds produced in the notches along the leaf margin
petal
stamen
Q47: Which of the following is the valency of carbon in ethene?
Two
Four
Three
Six
Q48: A constant force $F$ is applied on an object. The work done by the force is positive if the object:
is displaced perpendicular to the force
is not displaced
Is displaced opposite to the direction of the force
is displaced in the direction of the force
Q49: Which of the following compounds is/are saturated?
(i) $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}$
(ii) $\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{8}$
(iii) $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}$
(iv) $\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10}$
i and iv
i and ii
i, ii and iii
i, ii and iv
Q50: Which of the following statements is/are correct related to transportation?
- (i) Arteries are the vessels which carry blood away from the heart to various organs of the body.
- (ii) The arteries have thin and elastic walls.
- (iii) Veins have valves that ensure that blood flows only in one direction.
Only (i) and (ii)
Only (i)
Only (i) and (iii)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
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