RRB NTPC Model Question Paper (in English) Set 1

RRBs NTPC Set - 2
Duration - 1:30 Hrs

Exam Total Questions
RRBs NTPC 100
Marks For Negative General Intelligence General
Mathematics
Correct Answer Marking And Reasoning Awareness
30
1 0.33 30 40

Mathematics

1. What is the sum of the rst 12 terms of an arithmetic progression, if the rst term is 3 and the
last term is 47?
(1) 260
(2) 300
(3) 280
(4) 220

2. The least number which must be added to the greatest number of 4 digits in order that the sum
may be exactly divisible by 307 is
(1) 132
(2) 32
(3) 43
(4) 75

3. √1000 + √0.008 − √0.125 is equal
3 3

(1) 9.7
(2) 9.97
(3) 9.997
(4) 9.9997

4. √3√3√3 … is equal to
(1) 13
(2) 3
(3) 2/3
(4) 3/3

5. The ratio of the sum to the LCM of two natural numbers is 7:12. If their HCF is 4, then the
smaller number is
(1) 20
(2) 16
(3) 12
(4) 8

6. The average of marks of 28 students in Mathematics was 50. 8 students left the school, then this
average increased by 5. What is the average of marks obtained by the students who left the school?
( A) 50.5
( B) 37.5
( C) 42.5
( D) 45
(1) D
(2) C
(3) B
(4) A

7. The ratio of the ages of two persons is 4:7 and age of one of them is greater than that of the
other by 30 yr. The sum of their ages (in yr) is
(1) 110
(2) 100
(3) 70
(4) 40

8. How much per cent above the cost price should a shopkeeper mark his goods so as to earn a
pro t of 32% after allowing a discount of 12% on the marked price?
(1) 50%
(2) 40%
(3) 60%
(4) 45%

9. In a mixture of 60 L the ratio of acid and water is 2:1. If the ratio of acid and water is to be 1:2,
then the amount of water (in litres) to be added to the mixture is
(1) 55
(2) 60
(3) 50
(4) 45

10. 20% of a =b, then b% of 20 is the same as ............ of a.
(1) 8%
(2) 40%
(3) 4%
(4) 80%

11. A DVD is listed at 300 with a discount of 20%. The additional discount to be offered to bring the
net price to 216 is

( A) 15%
( B) 10%
( C) 8%
( D) 12%
(1) D
(2) C
(3) B
(4) A

12. The simple and compound interest that can be earned in two years at the same rate is 1000 and
1040, respectively. What is the rate of interest?
(1) 9%
(2) 10%
(3) 8%
(4) 11%

13. A sum fetched a total simple interest of 5400 at the rate of 12.5% per annum in 4 yr. What is
the sum?
(1) 11800
(2) 12800
(3) 9800
(4) 10800

14. A can do a work in 15 days and B in 30 days. If they work on it together, then in how many days
will they be able to do 50% of the work?
(1) 5 days
(2) 6 days
(3) 4 days
(4) 3 days

15. If a taxi is going at 40 km/h takes 25 min to travel a certain distance, then by how much should
it increase its speed to travel the same distance in 20 min?
(1) 50 km/h
(2) 5 km/h
(3) 25 km/h
(4) 10 km/h

16. If a boat goes 100 km downstream in 10 h and 75 km upstream in 15 h Then, the speed of the
stream is
( A) 2 km/h
( B) 2.5 km/h
( C) 3 km/h
( D) 3.5 km/h
(1) D
(2) B
(3) A
(4) C

17. The World Environment Day falls on
( A) June 5
( B) December 2
( C) September 16
( D) July 11
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D

18. If x = √x
3 2
+ 11 − 2 then the value of x 3
+ 5x
2
+ 12x is
(1) 0
(2) 3
(3) 7
(4) 11

19. If csc θ = 17

8
then cot θ =?
(1) 17/18
(2) 15/8
(3) 8/15
(4) 17/15

20. Δxγz is similar to ΔP QR .If ratio of perimeter of and perimeter of ΔP QR is 4:9 and if
PQ=27 cm, then what is the length of XY (in cm)?
(1) 9
(2) 12
(3) 16
(4) 15

21. The perimeter of two squares are 24 cm and 32 cm of a third square equals in area to the sum of
the areas of two squares. Find the perimeter (in cm) of a third square?
(1) 45
(2) 40
(3) 32
(4) 48

22. Sohan drove 15 km to the West from his house, then turned left and walked 20 km. He then
turned East and walked 25 km and nally turning left covered 20 km. How far he is from his house?

(1) 40 km
(2) 5 km
(3) 10 km
(4) 80 km

23. In an annual job fest, Anita is 7th rank ahead of Mukul who ranks 25th from starting in a 55
persons row. What is Anita's rank from the last?

(1) 36th
(2) 38th
(3) 40th
(4) 42th

24. Find the roots of the quadratic equation 6x 2
− 11x − 35 = 0 .
(1) , 5 −7

3 2

(2)
−5 7
,
3 2

(3) −3

5
,
2

7

(4) 3 −2
,
5 7

25. If the length of the shadow of a tower is equal to its height, then what is the Sun's altitude at
that time?
(1) 15°
(2) 30°
(3) 45°
(4) 60°

26. Between 6 pm and 7 pm, the minute hand of a clock will be ahead of the hour hand by 3 min at
(1) 6:15 pm
(2) 6:18 pm
(3) 6:36 pm
(4) 6:48 pm

27. If α and β are the roots of the equation x 2
+ px + q = 0 , then what is α 2
+ β
2
equal to?
(1) p − 2q
2

(2) q − 2p
2

(3) p + 2q
2

(4) q − q
2

28. If mean of ve observations x + 1, x + 2, x + 3, x + 4 and x + 5 is 15, then mean of rst three
observations is
(1) 12
(2) 13
(3) 14
(4) 15

29. Name the rst engineless semi-high speed train released by India, that was developed by
Integral Coach Factory, Chennai?
( A) Train 24
( B) Train 18
( C) Trains 15
( D) Train 28
(1) C
(2) A
(3) B

(4) D

30. The value of sin 30 is
2 ∘ 2 ∘
+ sin 60

(A) 1
(B) 3/2
(C) 2
(D) 3/4
(1) D
(2) A
(3) B
(4) C

General Intelligence And Reasoning

31. Find the odd word/number from the given alternatives.
(1) Distribution
(2) Dispersion
(3) Diversion
(4) Dilution

32. Find the odd word/number from the given alternatives.
(1) 121-196
(2) 144-225
(3) 36-83
(4) 16-49

33. Select the wrong number in a given series from the given alternatives. 3,5, 8, 11, 17,23
(1) 8
(2) 11
(3) 17
(4) 23

34. Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
K 11 J
: :: :?
T 20 R

(1) 10/18
(2) 11/19
(3) 10/8
(4) 9/10

35. Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
Bihu: Asom :: Onam :?
(1) Karnataka
(2) Kerala
(3) Jammu and Kashmir

(4) Rajasthan

36. Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
85:42:: 139: ?
(1) 68
(2) 69
(3) 70
(4) 67

37. Maya said, my mother is the sister of Ranjeet's brother. What is Ranjeet's relation with Maya?
(1) Cousin
(2) Maternal uncle
(3) Uncle
(4) Brother-in-law

38. then which one is true?
(1) 6 < 2 > 3 ∧ 8 × 4 + 13
(2) 6 ∧ 2 < 3 > 8 < 4 − 13
(3) 6 ∨ 2 < 3 ∧ 8 > 4 × 13
(4) 6 > 2 ∨ 3 < 8 ∧ 4 + 13

39. In each of the following questions, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct
alternative.
3, 15, 4, 16,5, 17,6, ?, 7
(1) 12
(2) 13
(3) 15
(4) 18

40. YYZ, VYZ, SYZ, PYZ, ?
(1) TYZ
(2) RYZ
(3) MYZ
(4) XYZ

41. A ate grapes and pineapple, B ate grapes and oranges, Cate oranges, pineapple and apple, Date
grapes, apple and pineapple. After taking fruits, B and C fell sick. In the light of the above facts, it
can be said that the cause of sickness was
( A) apple
( B) pineapple
( C) grapes
( D) oranges
(1) C
(2) D

(3) A
(4) B

42. A statement is given followed by two conclusions. You have to take the given statement to be
true even, if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and
then decide which of the conclusions, if any, logically follows from the given statement,
disregarding the known facts.
Statement
The old order changed yielding place to new.
Conclusions
I. Change is the law of nature.
II. Discard old ideas because they are old.
(1) Only Conclusion I follows
(2) Only Conclusion II follows
(3) Either I or I follows
(4) Both I and II follow

43. If Reason is coded as 5 and Believed as 7, what is the code number for Government?
(1) 6
(2) 8
(3) 9
(4) 10

44. A boy walks Northwards. After a while, he turns towards his right and a little farther to his left.
Finally, after walking a distance of 1 km, he turns to his left again. In which direction, he is moving
now?
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
(1) D
(2) C
(3) A
(4) B

45. A family consists of a man, his wife, his three sons, their wives and three children in each son's
family. How many members are there in the family
(1) 12
(2) 13
(3) 15
(4) 17

46. How many players are neither teacher nor singers?

(1) 17
(2) 12
(3) 4
(4) 5

47. Six girls are standing in such a way that they form a circle, facing the centre. Subbu is to the left
of Pappu, Revathi is between Subbu and Nisha, Aruna is between Pappu and Keerthana. Who is to
the left of Keerthana? (1) Subbu
(2) Pappu
(3) Nisha
(4) Aruna

48. Which answer gure will complete the pattern in the question gure? Question gure ?

Answer gures

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

49. If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer gure is the right image in the
given question gure.
Question gure

Answer gures

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

50. Two statements are given followed by two Conclusions I and II. You have to consider the
statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to
decide which of the given conclusion can de nitely be drawn from the given statements.
Statements
I. All children are students.
II. All students are players.
Conclusions

I. All cricketers are students.
II. All children are players.
(1) Only Conclusion I follows
(2) Neither Conclusion I nor II follows
(3) Only Conclusion II follows
(4) Both Conclusions I and II follow

51. A statement followed by two Assumptions I and II is given. Which One of the four given
alternatives is correct?
Statement
One should not sleep under a tree at night.
Assumptions
I. The falling leaves may spoil our clothes.
II. Trees give out CO at night which is injurious to health.
2

(1) Only I is implicit
(2) Only Il is implicit
(3) Both I and II are implicit
(4) Neither I nor II is implicit

52. Find the missing term from the given responses in the following questions.

( A) 52
( B) 42
( C) 59
( D) 17
(1) C
(2) D
(3) B
(4) A

53. Find the odd word/number from the given alternatives.
(1) 532
(2) 751
(3) 734
(4) 853

54. Study the following bar chart and answer the questions that follow. Sales of cellular phones
over the years
Find the percentage increase in sales from 2012 to 2013.

(1) 122%
(2) 100%
(3) 150%
(4) 125%

55. Find the two years between which the rate of change of cellular phones is minimum.

(1) 2010-11 and 2012-13
(2) 2009-10 and 2011-12
(3) 2008-09 and 2012-13
(4) 2008-09 and 2010-11

56. How many triangles are there in the following gure?

(1) 12
(2) 16
(3) 10
(4) 20

57. If 'HARBOUR' is written as 'IBSCPVS, How is 'HABITAT' written in that code?
(1) GZAHSZS
(2) IBCJUBU
(3) IBAHSZS
(4) IBCJBUU

58. Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary
1. Patriot
2. Pastor
3. Patron
4. Pattern
5. Pastern
(1) 5 2 3 1 4

(2) 5 2 1 3 4
(3) 5 2 4 1 3
(4) 5 2 4 3 1

59. From the given words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given
word.
SHORTING
(1) THORN
(2) NITRO
(3) NOISE
(4) STING

60. Which of the following cube in the answer gures cannot be made based on the unfolded cube
in the question gure?

(1) C
(2) B
(3) A
(4) D

General Awareness

61. Which Indian Bank won ‘Asian Achievement Award’ in April 2015?
(1) Punjab National Bank
(2) Indian Women’s Bank
(3) Kenara Bank
(4) State Bank Of India

62. Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's Rule introduced in a state due to the
failure of the constitutional machinery?
(1) Article 352
(2) Article 356
(3) Article 360
(4) Article 350

63. When did India join the United Nations?
(1) 1945
(2) 1947
(3) 1950
(4) 1954

64. Which one of the following is the largest source of natural energy to humans?
(1) Plants
(2) Earth
(3) Sun
(4) Animals

65. The pigment which gives colour to the human skin is
( A) rhodopsin
( B) iodopsin
( C) anthocyanin
( D) melanin
(1) D
(2) A
(3) B
(4) C

66. Name the Greek ambassador at the Mauryan Court.
(1) Alexander
(2) Megasthenes
(3) Plato
(4) Aristotle

67. Which of the following will be the of cial Mascot for 2020 Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo?
(1) Vinicius
(2) Izzy
(3) Amik
(4) Miraitowa

68. Who has authored the book 'Straight from the Heart'?
(1) Kapil Dev
(2) Kapil Sibal
(3) Kapil Srimohan
(4) None of the above

69. The Secretary General of UNO is appointed by
(1) The General Assembly
(2) The Security Council
(3) International Court of Justice
(4) The General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council

Correct: 4

70. Which is the largest rail-cum-road bridge in India?
(1) Bogi-beet
(2) Bhupen Hazarika Bridge
(3) Gandhi Geri
(4) Signature Bridge

71. The world's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country? .
(1) Belgium
(2) Austria
(3) Switzerland
(4) Sweden

72. Why is it dif cult to breathe at higher altitudes?
(1) Due to low air pressure
(2) Due to low temperature
(3) Due to ozone
(4) Due to high humidity

73. Which day is celebrated as World Consumer Rights day?
(1) 5th world
(2) 15 July
(3) 5th September
(4) 15 March

74. 2022 Asian game will be held in which country?
(1) India
(2) Japan
(3) China
(4) Myanmar

75. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was awarded Bharat Ratna in which year?
(1) 2014
(2) 2013
(3) 2015
(4) 2012

76. The Chilika lake is located in which state
(1) Odisha
(2) West Bengal
(3) Assam
(4) Karnataka

77. Why does one get a sinking feeling when going down a elevator?
(1) Weightlessness on our body
(2) Speed is more than gravity

(3) Our body does not support
(4) Our muscles become slow

78. India, at present, is not a member of which of the following?
(1) NAM.
(2) SAARC
(3) WHO
(4) ASEAN

79. The famous 'Hornbill Festival' is celebrated in which of the following state of India?
(1) Nagaland
(2) Assam
(3) Mizoram
(4) Meghalaya

80. ISRO has successfully launched GSAT-6A Satellite from which rocket vehicle?
(1) GSLV-FO7
(2) GSLV-F09
(3) GSLV-F05
(4) GSLV-F08

81. Bank rate is that rate on which
(1) any bank lends money to an individual
(2) group of banks nancing rural banks
(3) Central bank of country lends money to the commercial banks
(4) Rural Banks giving loans to cooperative societies.

82. Rainbow formation is due to
(1) absorption of sunlight by water droplets
(2) diffusion of sunlight through water droplets
(3) ionisation of water droplets
(4) refraction and re ection of sunlight by water droplets

83. The 'Red Data Book' is related to
(1) animals near extinction
(2) pollution in rivers
(3) decreasing underground water level
(4) air pollution

84. Which of the following is the capital of Jharkhand?
(1) Raipur
(2) Dehradun
(3) Ranchi
(4) None of these

85. Which of the following is one of the saltiest lakes in the world?
(1) Red Sea

(2) Dead Sea
(3) Aral Sea
(4) Caspian Sea

86. Consider the following cell organelles of the organisms.
I. Mitochondria
II. Chloroplasts
III. Endoplasmic reticulum
Which of the ones given above is/are semi-autonomous organelle(s)?
(1) Only III
(2) I and II
(3) II and III
(4) I, II and III

87. Soil erosion is caused due to
(1) strong wind
(2) heavy rains
(3) keeping the elds barren for a long time
(4) All of the above

88. Rocket works on the principle of conservation of
(1) mass
(2) energy
(3) momentum
(4) velocity

89. ......... translates and executes program at run time line by line
(1) Compiler
(2) Interpreter
(3) Linker
(4) Loader

90. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is headquartered at
(1) Manila
(2) Brussels
(3) Rome
(4) London

91. Thumba in Kerala is famous because.
(1) it has backwaters and lagoons
(2) it has an ayurvedic centre
(3) it has several tea gardens
(4) it is a rocket launching station

92. Which was the rst country to introduce GST in its system?
(1) Canada
(2) Australia

(3) Germany
(4) France

93. The software tool that enable a user to interact with computer for a speci c purpose is known
as?
(1) application
(2) hardware
(3) networked software
(4) None of the above

94. Ohm's law is valid in case of
(1) superconductor
(2) insulator
(3) semiconductor
(4) conductor

95. Which Cup/Trophy is associated with the game of hockey?
(1) Dhyanchand Trophy
(2) Davis Cup
(3) Merdeka Cup
(4) Wimbledon Trophy

96. When a body falls freely towards the earth, then its total energy
(1) increases
(2) decreases
(3) remains constant
(4) rst increases and then decreases

97. What is the capital of Argentina?
(1) Santa Cruz
(2) Buenos Aires
(3) Santiago
(4) Brasilia

98. Which one of the endocrine glands is known as master gland?
(1) Pituitary
(2) Adrenal
(3) Thyroid
(4) Parathyroid

99. The main constituent of biogas is
(1) methane
(2) carbon dioxide
(3) hydrogen
(4) hydrogen sulphide

100. 'Cope India 2019' is a joint exercise of Airforce between India and .......... country.

(1) United States of America
(2) Russia
(3) France
(4) United Kingdom

Answer Key

1 (2) 2 (1) 3 (1) 4 (2) 5 (2) 6 (3) 7 (1) 8 (1) 9 (2) 10 (3)
11 (3) 12 (4) 13 (4) 14 (1) 15 (4) 16 (2) 17 (1) 18 (2) 19 (2) 20 (2)
21 (2) 22 (3) 23 (2) 24 (2) 25 (3) 26 (3) 27 (3) 28 (3) 29 (3) 30 (4)
31 (4) 32 (2) 33 (2) 34 (1) 35 (2) 36 (2) 37 (2) 38 (4) 39 (4) 40 (3)
41 (2) 42 (1) 43 (3) 44 (1) 45 (4) 46 (2) 47 (41) 48 (2) 49 (1) 50 (3)
51 (2) 52 (1) 53 (2) 54 (1) 55 (4) 56 (4) 57 (2) 58 (2) 59 (3) 60 (1)
61 (2) 62 (2) 63 (1) 64 (3) 65 (1) 66 (2) 67 (4) 68 (1) 69 (4) 70 (2)
71 (3) 72 (1) 73 (4) 74 (3) 75 (3) 76 (1) 77 (1) 78 (4) 79 (1) 80 (4)
81 (3) 82 (4) 83 (1) 84 (3) 85 (2) 86 (2) 87 (4) 88 (3) 89 (2) 90 (4)
91 (4) 92 (4) 93 (1) 94 (4) 95 (1) 96 (3) 97 (2) 98 (1) 99 (1) 100 (1)