RRB NTPC UG Mock Test (GS PYQ) 04/09/2025 SHIFT-3
Rules:
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark
✔ Correct Answer = +2 Marks
✖ Wrong Answer = -1 Mark
Q1. Infrastructure development is essential for sustaining high growth and reducing regional disparities. Which of the following sectors is NOT typically included in the core infrastructure sectors in India?
Cement
Tourism
Electricity
Iron and Steel
Q2. In which of the following years was the town of Madrasapatnam, which later expanded and developed into modern-day Chennai, purchased by the East India Company (EIC) from local kings?
1639
1690
1620
1658
Q3. Which of the following services is jointly controlled by both the Union and State Governments?
State Medical Service
Indian Economic Service
Central Engineering Service
Indian Administrative Service
Q4. Which missile defence system, named Sudarshan Chakra, was used by India to intercept drones and missiles during Pakistan’s attempted strikes in May 2025?
Prithvi Air Defence
Akashteer
S-400 systems
Barak 8
Q5. Which copper-based alloy is a preferred material for making standard resistors because of its high resistivity and low temperature coefficient?
Alnico
Manganin
Tungsten
Brass
Q6. At the time of independence, India’s economy was predominantly:
service-based
agricultural
industrial
trade-based
Q7. Which pair of scientists first proposed the double-helix model for the structure of DNA?
Darwin and Wallace
Mendel and Avery
Watson and Crick
Franklin and Chargaff
Q8. Which of the following is located in the west of the Deccan Plateau?
Mahadeo hills
Western Ghats
Maikal range
Eastern Ghats
Q9. The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) report, Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025–2029), warns that the Earth’s average temperature may rise by how much above pre-industrial levels?
2.5°C to 3.0°C
1.2°C to 1.9°C
0.8°C to 1.2°C
2.0°C to 2.5°C
Q10. What was the main focus of India’s Second Five Year Plan with respect to the economy?
Heavy industrialisation
Expansion of services
Promotion of tourism
Green revolution
Q11. Which shortcut key combination allows you to quickly switch between open applications on a Windows computer?
Alt + Tab
Alt + F4
Alt + Del
Ctrl + Tab
Q12. Who among the following is known for popularising Bharatanatyam on the global stage?
Mallika Sarabhai
Sonal Mansingh
Hema Malini
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Q13. Which of the following statements about succession in the Gupta dynasty is true?
Sons had to prove their eligibility before an assembly
The eldest son was always crowned Yuvraj at priority
Only the eldest son could become king
The ruler always declared himself divine to get the throne
Q14. Who piloted Vasco da Gama’s ship to Calicut during his first successful voyage to India in 1498?
Francisco Xavier
Zamorin
Abdul Majid
De Almeida
Q15. The indigenous inhabitants of India who were hostile, dark skinned and did not follow the Vedic system are referred to in Vedic texts as:
Dasyus
Dasas
Dravidas
Aryans
Q16. A small portion of the Singrauli Coalfield, which is located mainly in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, falls in which other State?
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
Q17. Which of the following countries does NOT share a land border with India?
Afghanistan
Bhutan
Thailand
Myanmar
Q18. In which of the following national parks were eight African cheetahs translocated from Namibia in September 2022?
Banni grasslands
Kuno National Park
Mukundara Tiger Reserve
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Q19. Who launched the e-SeHAT application for accessible digital healthcare?
Bhupendra Patel
Hemant Soren
Pema Khandu
Omar Abdullah
Q20. A user wants to rename multiple files in a folder on Windows. What is the correct approach to do this efficiently?
Open each file and save it with a new name
Select all files → Right-click → Rename → Type a base name
Drag files to another folder and rename them there
Press Ctrl + Alt + R to rename all files
Q21. Which state hosted the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2025?
Bihar
Karnataka
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Q22. Who launched Prismix, an AI-driven media company?
Salman Khan
Amir Khan
Ajay Devgn
Shahrukh Khan
Q23. Which organisation released the State of the World’s Children report, 2025?
UNDP
UNESCO
UNICEF
WHO
Q24. Who was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards, held at Grosvenor House, London?
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
RAYE
Charli XCX
Q25. Which social activist was awarded the Rammohan Acarya Sanman 2025 for service to rural tribal communities?
Medha Patkar
Aruna Roy
Parbati Mahato
Irom Sharmila
Q26. According to Article 130 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places as may be appointed by:
the President, in consultation with the Prime Minister
the Parliament, through legislation
the Union Cabinet, with advice from the Law Ministry
the Chief Justice of India, with the approval of the President
Q27. Manganese nodules are primarily found on:
river deltas
ocean beds
glacier surfaces
mountain slopes
Q28. Who is regarded as the chief architect of India’s Green Revolution?
Dr. Manmohan Singh
PV Narasimha Rao
Dr. Verghese Kurien
MS Swaminathan
Q29. Which Article establishes the office of the President?
Article 75
Article 53
Article 74
Article 52
Q30. Which of the following Schedules deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Tribes?
Ninth
Sixth
Fifth
Seventh
Q31. On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court reinstated which requirement for candidates aspiring to become civil judges (junior division)?
Mandatory Ph.D. in Law
Three years of legal practice experience
Minimum age of 30 years
Passing a national-level judicial service exam
Q32. The Atacama Desert, where construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is underway, is located in which country?
Chile
Argentina
Peru
Bolivia
Q33. How is the vast distance between galaxies measured?
In light years
In seconds
In miles
In kilometres
Q34. Which Indian leader emphasised a ‘Nation First’ ethos during a seminar in Lucknow in May 2025?
Amit Shah
Rajnath Singh
Narendra Modi
Yogi Adityanath
Q35. Murlikant Rajaram Petkar of Maharashtra was awarded Arjuna Award 2024 in which field?
Shooting
Para-Swimming
Swimming
Para-Shooting
Q36. What does VLSRSAM stand for, which was successfully tested by the Indian Navy and DRDO in 2025?
Vertical-Launch Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Variable Launch Strategic Recon Missile
Very Large Surface Recon Air Missile
Versatile Launch System for Rocket Missiles
Q37. Which of the following gases is released when baking soda reacts with vinegar?
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Ammonia
Hydrogen
Q38. Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution added Article 39A (free legal aid)?
86th Amendment
44th Amendment
73rd Amendment
42nd Amendment
Q39. Hool Diwas is celebrated on June 30 every year in India to commemorate the Santhal Hool (rebellion) of _________.
1840
1855
1845
1850
Q40. The Warli painting tradition gained international recognition, largely due to the efforts of which painter?
Jivya Soma Mashe
MF Husain
Amrita Sher-Gil
SH Raza