RRB NTPC UG Mock Test (GS PYQ) 28/08/2025 SHIFT-1
Rules:
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark
Q1. Which of the following Constitutional provisions can be amended by an ordinary Act of Parliament (simple majority), rather than through the special procedure under Article 368?
Article 2 (Parliament may by law admit new states)
Article 356 (President’s Rule in states)
Article 368 (the Amendment procedure itself)
Article 14 (equality before law)
Q2. Which shortcut key opens System Settings quickly in Windows 10/11?
Alt + F4
Ctrl + Alt + Del
Windows + D
Windows + I
Q3. Which book written in Kannada received the 2025 International Booker Prize?
The Girl with the Seven Lives
Diotima
Heart Lamp
Cascades
Q4. Through which of the following states do the Western Ghats pass?
Punjab
Bihar
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Q5. Which of the following agencies collaborated on India’s first Quantum Key Distribution over a Multi-Core Fibre in 2025?
CSIR & ISRO
DRDO & IIT-B
C-DOT & Sterlite Technologies Ltd.
NIC & BEL
Q6. Article 371A of the Indian Constitution grants special provisions for the state of ____________.
Punjab
Rajasthan
Nagaland
Kerala
Q7. The famous slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it” was given by _______.
Mahatma Gandhi
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Subhas Chandra Bose
Dadabhai Naoroji
Q8. During 1950–1990, India mainly exported which type of goods?
Automobiles
Primary products
Capital goods
Crude oil
Q9. During the Chola rule, which of the following was the land donated to Jaina institutions?
Pallichchhandam
Tirunamattukkani
Shalabhoga
Vellanvagai
Q10. Which of the following indicators is NOT directly included in the calculation of the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Life expectancy at birth
Infant mortality rate
Mean years of schooling
Gross National Income per capita
Q11. In April 2025, DOT announced funding of two specialised national testbeds for 6G R&D. One focuses on THz communication; which domain does the other explore?
Visible-light communication
Satellite backhaul
Advanced optical communication
Quantum key distribution
Q12. Proteins are mainly responsible for which of the following?
Providing quick energy
Growth and repair of tissues
Improving digestion
Enhancing memory power
Q13. Where was the bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 24 conducted between India and Sri Lanka in December 2024?
Visakhapatnam
Colombo
Kochi
Chennai
Q14. Why is canal irrigation more suitable in the northern plains of India?
The rivers flow only during monsoon season
The area suffers from very low annual rainfall
The surface is uneven and covered with hills
The flat land and perennial rivers support canal networks
Q15. Which of the following pollutants is/are primarily responsible for causing acid rain?
Carbon monoxide
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Methane
Ozone
Q16. Which of the following events is known as India’s biggest multi-sport national competition?
Khelo India Youth Games
National Games
Pro Kabaddi League
Indian Premier League
Q17. Which acid and its salts are widely used as food preservatives to prevent the growth of mould, yeast and fungi?
Perchloric acid
Boric acid
Malic acid
Sorbic acid
Q18. Who among the following has been appointed as the International Trade Negotiator by China in April 2025?
Li Chenggang
Jiang Zaidong
Xu Feihong
Wang Shouwen
Q19. Which Indian athlete set a new national record in the 200m sprint at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships?
Animesh Kujur
Gurindervir Singh
Amlan Borgohain
Amiya Mallick
Q20. What happens when you double-click an icon on the desktop?
It gets deleted
It goes to the Taskbar
It opens the application or file
It minimizes the window
Q21. Which leader founded the Servants of India Society to train Indians for national service and political awareness?
B.R. Ambedkar
Motilal Nehru
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Q22. Chilika Lake and Pulicat Lake are located in which of the following?
West Coast of India
Malabar Coast
Konkan Coast
East Coast of India
Q23. Which of the following sectors has been classified as infrastructure by the Government of India for improved financing access?
Warehousing
Education
Apparel
Retail
Q24. Who among the following threw 19.59 m to bag Silver medal in Shot Put at Asian U-18 Athletics Championship in April 2025?
Anuragh G
V.S. Anupriya
Vidhi
Nishchay
Q25. What was the capital of Awadh when it was established in 1722?
Faizabad
Bareilly
Gorakhpur
Fatehpur
Q26. Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Leucoplast
Chromoplast
Q27. Why does a diverse society need a constitution?
To impose religious uniformity
To eliminate all differences
To provide basic rules for coordination and assurance
To allow rulers to dominate others
Q28. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier S&T organisation under which of the following ministries of the Government of India?
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Ministry of Communications
Ministry of Science and Technology
Q29. In which of the following years was Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar born, who is remembered for his efforts in widow remarriage and the abolition of polygamy in Hindu society?
1812
1820
1849
1835
Q30. Which of the following options correctly describes the scope of judicial review under the Constitution of India?
Only the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial review is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution (Article 13)
Both, Supreme Court and High Courts can strike down unconstitutional laws
Courts can review any law only after approval by the Parliament
Q31. On May 27, 2025, the Rajasthan High Court issued a directive regarding FIRs and financial transactions. What was one of the key mandates?
All FIRs must be approved by a magistrate before registration
All property transactions must be conducted through digital payments
FIRs can only be filed for criminal offenses, not civil disputes
Courts must report cash transactions over ₹2 lakh to the Income Tax Department
Q32. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that a person who had voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State shall NOT be considered a citizen of India at the commencement of the Constitution under Articles 5, 6, or 8?
Article 9
Article 10
Article 12
Article 11
Q33. Which Indian State/Union Territory inaugurated modern sports facilities, including chess centres and a snooker hall, in 2025?
Maharashtra
Punjab
Chandigarh
Andaman and Nicobar
Q34. Which special representation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies was discontinued by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2020?
Reservation for Women
SC/ST Reservation
Anglo-Indian Reservation
OBC Reservation
Q35. Which force will get the Ashwini radar system under the ₹2,906-crore deal signed in March 2025?
Indian Navy
Indian Army
Indian Air Force
Indian Coast Guard
Q36. In the K. Umadevi v. Government of Tamil Nadu case, 2022, the Supreme Court granted maternity benefits for the third child under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, stating it is a constitutional right. Which fundamental right did the Court link this benefit to?
Right to Education under Article 21A
Right to Life under Article 21
Right to Equality under Article 14
Right against Exploitation under Article 23
Q37. Colonial policies led to the commercialisation of agriculture. Which of the following crops was encouraged for export during British rule?
Maize
Indigo
Barley
Pulses
Q38. Which of the following traditional folk theatre forms is famous in Maharashtra?
Tamasha
Yakshagana
Nautanki
Bhavai
Q39. The neighbouring countries Peru and Chile are located in which continent?
Europe
Africa
South America
Asia
Q40. PM Modi’s review of NTEP in May 2025 urged volunteers called _____________ to adopt AI tools for patient follow-up.
Nikshay Mitras
Swasth Sanginis
TB Mitra
Arogya Sahayaks