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Railway RRB GK and GS Questions
Static GK, GS and general science practice questions for Railway RRB exams such as NTPC, Group D and ALP.
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Economy 5
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1 Economy
Where is the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India?
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Answer: A. Mumbai
The RBI moved its central office from Kolkata to Mumbai in 1937 and it has stayed there since.
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2 Economy
In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?
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Answer: C. 1935
The RBI began operations on 1 April 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
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3 Economy
Which of these is a direct tax?
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Answer: B. Income tax
Income tax is paid directly to the government by the person who earns the income.
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4 Economy
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Annual Financial Statement (Union Budget)?
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Answer: D. Article 112
Article 112 requires the government to lay a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure before Parliament each year.
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5 Economy
NITI Aayog replaced which body in 2015?
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Answer: B. Planning Commission
NITI Aayog was set up on 1 January 2015 in place of the Planning Commission.
Geography 8
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6 Geography
The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of these states?
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Answer: B. Odisha
The Tropic of Cancer crosses eight states including Gujarat, Jharkhand and Mizoram, but lies north of Odisha.
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7 Geography
Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
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Answer: C. Jupiter
Jupiter has the greatest mass and diameter of all the planets.
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8 Geography
The Hirakud Dam is built on which river?
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Answer: A. Mahanadi
Hirakud Dam stands on the Mahanadi river near Sambalpur in Odisha.
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9 Geography
The Palk Strait separates India from which country?
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Answer: D. Sri Lanka
The Palk Strait lies between Tamil Nadu and the northern part of Sri Lanka.
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10 Geography
Which type of soil is best suited for growing cotton?
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Answer: B. Black soil
Black soil holds moisture well and suits cotton, so it is also called black cotton soil.
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11 Geography
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
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Answer: A. Troposphere
The troposphere is the lowest layer and is where almost all weather happens.
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12 Geography
The Sundarbans delta is formed mainly by which rivers?
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Answer: C. Ganga and Brahmaputra
The Sundarbans lie in the delta built by the Ganga and Brahmaputra where they meet the Bay of Bengal.
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13 Geography
The Standard Meridian of India (82.5 degrees East) passes near which city?
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Answer: D. Mirzapur
Indian Standard Time is based on the 82.5 degrees East longitude that passes near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
History 8
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14 History
In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
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Answer: A. 1757
The East India Company under Robert Clive defeated Siraj ud Daulah at Plassey in 1757.
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15 History
Who founded the Maurya dynasty?
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Answer: C. Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the dynasty around 321 BC with the help of Chanakya.
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16 History
In which year did Mahatma Gandhi begin the Dandi March?
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Answer: D. 1930
Gandhi started the Salt March from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi in March 1930.
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17 History
Who founded the Arya Samaj?
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Answer: B. Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in Bombay in 1875.
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18 History
In which year was the Indian National Congress founded?
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Answer: B. 1885
The Indian National Congress held its first session in Bombay in December 1885.
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19 History
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 took place in which city?
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Answer: C. Amritsar
Jallianwala Bagh is a public garden in Amritsar where troops fired on a crowd on 13 April 1919.
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20 History
Which Harappan site is known for its dockyard?
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Answer: A. Lothal
Lothal in Gujarat has a large brick basin identified as a dockyard used for trade.
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21 History
Whom did Babur defeat in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?
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Answer: D. Ibrahim Lodi
Babur defeated Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat and laid the foundation of Mughal rule.
Polity 7
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22 Polity
Which Article of the Indian Constitution gives the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
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Answer: C. Article 32
Article 32 lets a person move the Supreme Court directly to enforce Fundamental Rights.
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23 Polity
What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
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Answer: B. 25 years
Article 84 sets 25 years as the minimum age for Lok Sabha membership.
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24 Polity
On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?
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Answer: D. 26 January 1950
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
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25 Polity
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
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Answer: A. Dr B R Ambedkar
Dr B R Ambedkar headed the Drafting Committee set up by the Constituent Assembly in 1947.
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26 Polity
Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: D. Vice President
Article 64 makes the Vice President the ex officio Chairman of the Council of States.
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27 Polity
Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment?
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Answer: A. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment of 1976 inserted Part IVA with the Fundamental Duties.
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28 Polity
What is the maximum gap allowed between two sessions of Parliament?
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Answer: B. Six months
Article 85 says six months must not pass between the last sitting of one session and the first sitting of the next.
Science 15
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29 Science
What is the SI unit of force?
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Answer: B. Newton
One newton is the force that gives a 1 kg mass an acceleration of 1 metre per second squared.
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30 Science
What is the approximate speed of light in vacuum?
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Answer: A. 3 x 10^8 m/s
Light travels about 300,000 km every second in vacuum, which is 3 x 10^8 metres per second.
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31 Science
Which lens is used to correct myopia (short sightedness)?
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Answer: C. Concave lens
A concave lens spreads the light so the image forms on the retina instead of in front of it.
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32 Science
What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?
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Answer: D. Ohm
Resistance is measured in ohms, where one ohm equals one volt per ampere.
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33 Science
What is the chemical formula of common salt?
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Answer: A. NaCl
Common salt is sodium chloride, an ionic compound with one sodium ion for every chloride ion.
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34 Science
What is the pH of pure water at 25 degrees Celsius?
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Answer: B. 7
Pure water is neutral and a neutral solution has a pH of 7 at 25 degrees Celsius.
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35 Science
Which gas is released when zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?
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Answer: C. Hydrogen
Zinc displaces hydrogen from the acid, forming zinc chloride and hydrogen gas.
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36 Science
Which gas makes up the largest share of the Earth's atmosphere?
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Answer: D. Nitrogen
Nitrogen forms about 78 percent of dry air by volume.
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37 Science
Which cell organelle is called the powerhouse of the cell?
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Answer: A. Mitochondria
Mitochondria release energy from food and store it as ATP.
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38 Science
Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of which vitamin?
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Answer: B. Vitamin C
Lack of vitamin C weakens connective tissue and causes bleeding gums, which is scurvy.
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39 Science
Which blood group is known as the universal donor?
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Answer: D. O
Group O red cells carry no A or B antigens, so they can be given to people of any ABO group.
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40 Science
In which part of a plant cell does photosynthesis take place?
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Answer: C. Chloroplast
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which captures sunlight to make food.
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41 Science
What is the approximate value of acceleration due to gravity on the Earth's surface?
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Answer: A. 9.8 m/s^2
Near the Earth's surface a freely falling body gains about 9.8 metres per second of speed every second.
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42 Science
What is the chemical name of baking soda?
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Answer: B. Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate, NaHCO3, which releases carbon dioxide when heated.
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43 Science
What is the structural and functional unit of the kidney?
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Answer: D. Nephron
Each kidney has many nephrons that filter blood and form urine.
Static GK 7
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44 Static GK
What is the national aquatic animal of India?
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Answer: C. Ganges river dolphin
The Gangetic river dolphin was chosen as India's national aquatic animal at the first meeting of the National Ganga River Basin Authority on 5 October 2009.
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45 Static GK
Who wrote the national song Vande Mataram?
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Answer: A. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote Vande Mataram and included it in his novel Anandamath.
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46 Static GK
Kuchipudi is a classical dance form of which state?
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Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
Kuchipudi takes its name from a village in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
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47 Static GK
What is the currency of Japan?
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Answer: B. Yen
The yen is Japan's currency, while the won belongs to Korea and the yuan to China.
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48 Static GK
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations?
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Answer: C. New York
The UN headquarters stands in Manhattan, New York City.
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49 Static GK
How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra on the national flag?
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Answer: D. 24
The navy blue wheel at the centre of the Indian flag has 24 spokes.
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50 Static GK
Bihu is the main festival of which state?
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Answer: A. Assam
Bihu is celebrated in Assam to mark the seasons of the farming year.
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