RRB NTPC UG Mock Test (GS PYQ) 02/09/2025 SHIFT-2
Rules:
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark
Q1. Which of the following is NOT a part of chemical weathering?
Frost Action
Hydration
Oxidation
Carbonation
Q2. In which of the following years was the Aajeevika – Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India?
2011
2016
2007
2014
Q3. What was the ultimate promise made by Bhagirath Majhi to the Santhals if they followed his teachings?
Restoration of tribal kingdoms
Access to modern education and jobs
Complete independence from British rule
Land restoration and divine protection
Q4. What is the purpose of the High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV) developed by DRDO’s Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL)?
Underwater surveillance
Surface-to-air missile deployment
Submarine crew training
Deep-sea oil exploration
Q5. Colonial economic policies created a skewed distribution of income and wealth in Indian society. Which of the following is a key indicator of income inequality in colonial India?
Unequal land ownership patterns
High literacy rate among workers
Uniform wages across sectors
Equitable distribution of irrigation
Q6. What is the total number of inhabited islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as of May 2025?
Less than 14
22
18
More than 30
Q7. Which of the following dynasties was NOT involved in the struggle for the control of the prosperous city of Kannauj in northern India?
Pratihara
Pallava
Pala
Rashtrakuta
Q8. Optical fibres work on the principle of ____________.
reflection only
refraction only
total internal reflection
total internal refraction
Q9. What is the main function of sclerenchyma, a plant tissue composed of dead cells with extremely thick lignified walls?
To help hold the flower parts together in a plant
To provide mechanical support and strength to the plant
To store food and other materials such as resins, mucilage and latex in the plant
To transport water, nutrients and sugars throughout the plant
Q10. Where was the headquarters of the Home Rule League founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak located?
Ajmer
Patna
Surat
Pune
Q11. Which of the following terms describe a change in the DNA sequence resulting in changes in the genotype and the phenotype of an organism?
Segregation
Mutation
Dominance
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Q12. Who is the author of the book ‘The History and Stars of the World’s Greatest Sporting Event: From Athens 1896 to Paris 2024’, launched at New Delhi World Book Fair, 2025?
Amit Bose
Vijayan Bala
Digvijay Singh Deo
Abhinav Bindra
Q13. The foreign exchange crisis forced India to seek external support. Which institution provided India a loan during the 1991 crisis?
ADB
World Bank
WTO
IMF
Q14. In 2025, which State Government launched the ‘RISE’ app for digital monitoring of child vaccinations, enhancing training for health workers to improve immunisation coverage?
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand
Q15. Which of the following is the primary objective of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005?
To promote transparency and accountability in government functioning
To regulate foreign investment in India
To control corruption in the judiciary
To ensure reservations for backwards classes
Q16. Rohilla chief, Najib-ud-Daula, played a key role in the ____.
Third Battle of Panipat
Mysore wars
Anglo-Maratha wars
Decline of Bengal
Q17. The partition of Bengal officially came into force in the year _______.
1905
1948
1919
1912
Q18. Who was honoured with the Rammohan Mission Purashkar 2025 for emphasising ISRO’s role in national security?
G Madhavan Nair
V Narayanan
K Sivan
S Somanath
Q19. Vijender Gupta, who became the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly in 2025, is the MLA from which of the following constituencies?
Karol Bagh
Patparganj
Greater Kailash
Rohini
Q20. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
It deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha.
It defines the distribution of powers between the Union and States.
It contains provisions regarding Official Languages.
It provides for disqualification of members on grounds of defection.
Q21. Which statement best describes a key feature of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)?
Government and private entities share responsibilities and risks efficiently.
The public partner fully finances a project, while the private partner has no risk.
PPPs are only used for purely social (non-commercial) projects.
Only public sector entities can participate in PPPs.
Q22. Where was the 8th Edition of the Indian Ocean Conference in February 2025 held?
Muscat, Oman
Cairo, Egypt
Manila, Philippines
Perth, Australia
Q23. Which type of land is most suitable for agriculture in India?
Mountainous land
Rocky and arid land
Forest land
Level alluvial land
Q24. What is the primary function of the Taskbar in Windows7?
To shut down the computer
To install new software
To display the system BIOS
To show open programs and allow quick access to them
Q25. In May 2025, which Indian Chief Minister announced naming a medical college after Ahilyabai Holkar in 2025?
Yogi Adityanath
Uddhav Thackeray
Bhupesh Baghel
Ashok Gehlot
Q26. Which Windows feature helps to quickly locate a specific file in a large folder?
Search box in File Explorer
Right-click → Delete
Task Manager
Control Panel
Q27. Who among the following is the appointing authority of District Judges in India?
Prime Minister
President of India
Governor of the state
Chief Justice of India
Q28. Which major initiative was highlighted by the New Delhi government to mark its first 100 days in office, as detailed in the report titled ‘Kaam Karne Wali Sarkar: 100 Din Seva Ke’?
Launch of a new metro line
Introduction of a universal basic income
Inauguration of a new legislative building
Presentation of a report card highlighting achievements
Q29. Which of the following is NOT a mode of acquiring Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
By descent
By adoption
By registration
By birth
Q30. Which of the following languages was granted classical status by the Government of India in 2005, following Tamil?
Telugu
Kannada
Sanskrit
Malayalam
Q31. Which of the following best reflects Judicial Activism?
Declaring elections null and void
Passive interpretation of laws
Voluntary interference by the judiciary in public interest
Only enforcing existing laws strictly
Q32. Which of the following organisations inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi, in May 2025?
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Q33. The Tendulkar Committee revised India’s methodology for measuring poverty. As per the Tendulkar Committee, which criterion is considered to measure poverty?
Calorie intake
Employment status
Consumption expenditure
Income
Q34. Biogas plants are most commonly used in which sector in rural India?
Industrial use
Household cooking and lighting
Transportation
Iron smelting
Q35. Which state notified the Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to protect high-altitude biodiversity in 2025?
Sikkim
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Arunachal Pradesh
Q36. Which movie received the Best Picture honour at the 97th Academy Awards in 2025?
Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Q37. The Vadhavan Port is an all-weather Greenfield deep draft major port under development in ____________.
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Kerala
Q38. Which river originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh and flows westward?
Son
Narmada
Tapi
Godavari
Q39. Gitanjali, a famous collection of poems, was originally written in which of the following languages?
English
Urdu
Hindi
Bengali
Q40. Which of the following organisations launched the Fiscal Health Index for India in 2025?
Ministry of Finance
Finance Commission
NITI Aayog
Reserve Bank of India