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RRB ALP CBT I 13 Aug 2018 Shift 3 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

75 questions · 60 minutes · with answers · free

Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

Select the option that gives the number missing from the following figure.

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

2

Solve the following

45 – [30 – {60 ÷ 3 – (6 – 9 ÷ 3) ÷ 3}]

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

3

If the edge of a cube is increased by 2 cm, the volume will increase by 488 cm3. What then will be the length of each edge of the cube?

  1. ((a))

    8 cm

  2. ((b))

    6 cm

  3. ((c))

    9 cm

  4. ((d))

    7 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 cm

4

Choose the correct mirror image of the following figure if the mirror is held at AB line.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

5

One pipe can fill an empty cistern in 4 hours while another can drain the cistern when full in 10 hours. Both the pipes were turned on when the cistern was half-empty. How long will it take the cistern to be full?

  1. ((a))

    6 hours 40 minutes

  2. ((b))

    5 hours 30 minutes

  3. ((c))

    4 hours 20 minutes

  4. ((d))

    3 hours 20 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

6 hours 40 minutes

6

Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option.

A king will always have a ______

  1. ((a))

    Minister

  2. ((b))

    Kingdom

  3. ((c))

    Sword

  4. ((d))

    Queen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Minister

Direction: The Bar graph given below shows the registration of bikes and total vehicles (in thousands) for six months in 2017 in city X.

Note: In the chart, the first bar number represents the bike and the number of the second bar represents the total number of vehicles.

7

The increase in registration of bikes form May to June 2017 is:

  1. ((a))

    70%

  2. ((b))

    69%

  3. ((c))

    60%

  4. ((d))

    64.70%

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Answer: ((a))

70%

8

Sound CANNOT travel through:

  1. ((a))

    Liquid

  2. ((b))

    Solid

  3. ((c))

    Air

  4. ((d))

    Vacuum

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Liquid

9

The Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2017 was passed by which ministry?

  1. ((a))

    Labour Ministry

  2. ((b))

    Commerce Ministry

  3. ((c))

    Law Ministry

  4. ((d))

    Finance Ministry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Labour Ministry

10

Which of the following is NOT the combined form of Carbon?

  1. ((a))

    Chalk

  2. ((b))

    Marble

  3. ((c))

    Diamond

  4. ((d))

    Dolomite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chalk

11

If 192 pens cost is Rs. 10, how many pens can be bought for Rs. 5?

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    96

  3. ((c))

    56

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

12

Which of the following is a rational number?

  1. ((a))

    ∛2

  2. ((b))

    ∛8

  3. ((c))

    ∛4

  4. ((d))

    ∛12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

∛2

13

Who stated the following law: ‘The properties of the elements are a periodic function of their atomic masses’?

  1. ((a))

    Newlands

  2. ((b))

    Moseley

  3. ((c))

    Mendeleev

  4. ((d))

    Doberiner

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Answer: ((a))

Newlands

14

If the first and third members of a Doberiner triad are Phosphorus and Antimony, the second member of this triad is:

  1. ((a))

    Iodine

  2. ((b))

    Sulphur

  3. ((c))

    Calcium

  4. ((d))

    Arsenic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Iodine

15

Select the term missing from the given series.

PG, QH, RI, ?

  1. ((a))

    SJ

  2. ((b))

    TL

  3. ((c))

    TS

  4. ((d))

    KJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SJ

16

The product of two numbers is 40. One of them is 2.50. What is the other number?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

17

To hear a distinct echo the time interval between the original sound and the reflected sound must be at least ________.

  1. ((a))

    1 second

  2. ((b))

    0.1 second

  3. ((c))

    0.2 second

  4. ((d))

    2 second

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 second

18

Who won a gold medal in the World Weightlifting Championship at Anaheim, USA, in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Kunjarani Devi

  2. ((b))

    Vandana Gupta

  3. ((c))

    Karnam Malleswari

  4. ((d))

    Mirabai Chanu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kunjarani Devi

19

Name of the professional Indian basketball player who became the first ever player to be drafted from India into the National Basketball Association (NBA).

  1. ((a))

    Akilan Pari

  2. ((b))

    Yadwinder Singh

  3. ((c))

    Satnam Singh Bhamara

  4. ((d))

    Ajmer Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Akilan Pari

20

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument:

A flyover has been constructed at a whopping cost of Rs. 200 cores, yet people are not utilising it much.

Assumption:

  1. Construction of the flyover is useless.
  2. The time, money and energy spend on the construction of the flyover was wasted.
  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 implicit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2 are implicit

21

The smallest number that must be subtracted from 2800 so that the obtained number is a perfect square is:

  1. ((a))

    69

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    96

  4. ((d))

    73

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

69

22

If the 8 digit number 136p5785 is divisible by 15, then find the least possible value of P.

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

23

India-born Leo Vardkar became the Prime Minister of which of the following countries?

  1. ((a))

    Scotland

  2. ((b))

    Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    South Africa

  4. ((d))

    Ireland

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Scotland

24

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument:

If you’re a classical dancer, we have an exciting job for you.

Assumptions:

  1. We need a classical dancer.
  2. You are a classical dancer.
  1. ((a))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only assumption 1 is implicit

25

There are red(A), yellow(B) and green(C) tokens in a bag. A : B ∷ 3 : 8, B : C ∷ 6 : 13, Find the value of  A : B : C.

  1. ((a))

    3 : 48 : 13

  2. ((b))

    3 : 8 : 13

  3. ((c))

    9 : 24 : 52

  4. ((d))

    3 : 6 : 13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 : 48 : 13

26

Who wrote the Indian historical fiction novel ‘The Rise of Sivagami’ published in March 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Anand Neelakantan

  2. ((b))

    Arundhati Roy

  3. ((c))

    Amish Tripathi

  4. ((d))

    Devdutt Pattanaik

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anand Neelakantan

27

The pH of a solution, whose hydrogen ion concentration is 1 × 10-5 mole per litre, will be ________.

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

28

Which of the following is not a voluntary action?

  1. ((a))

    Moving a chair

  2. ((b))

    Beating of heart

  3. ((c))

    Closing of fist

  4. ((d))

    Taking an object

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Moving a chair

29

Consider the statement to be true and decide which of the following assumption is/are implicit.

Statement:

This year, in the budget session, there was no fund allotment for travel insurance.

Assumptions:

  1. Travel insurance requires funds.
  2. There are many other areas that need more financial attention.
  1. ((a))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit

  2. ((b))

    Either assumption 1 or 2 is implicit

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit

  4. ((d))

    Both assumption 1 and 2 are implicit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only assumption 2 is implicit

30

Select the option that will correctly fit in the blank space in the given figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

Select the correct figure that replace the question mark.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

32

Mechanical energy is the sum of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Potential energy + heat energy

  2. ((b))

    Kinetic energy + heat energy

  3. ((c))

    Kinetic energy + potential energy

  4. ((d))

    Chemical energy + electrical energy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Potential energy + heat energy

33

The capacity to do work is called:

  1. ((a))

    Power

  2. ((b))

    Pressure

  3. ((c))

    Energy

  4. ((d))

    Force

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Answer: ((a))

Power

34

Select the figure that does NOT belong in the following group.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

35

Two or more elements combine to form a:

  1. ((a))

    Atom

  2. ((b))

    Radical

  3. ((c))

    Compound

  4. ((d))

    Valence

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atom

36

In ΔABC, right angled at B, BC = 15 cm and AB = 8 cm. A circle is inscribed in ΔABC. The radius of the circle is:

  1. ((a))

    2 cm

  2. ((b))

    4 cm

  3. ((c))

    1 cm

  4. ((d))

    3 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 cm

37

Use each of the following figures only once and form three groups. The three groups so formed are:

  1. ((a))

    (1, 4, 7), (3, 5, 8), (2, 6, 9)

  2. ((b))

    (1, 4, 7), (2, 6, 8), (3, 5, 9)

  3. ((c))

    (1, 4, 7), (2, 5, 8), (3, 6, 9)

  4. ((d))

    (1, 5, 7), (2, 4, 8), (3, 6, 9)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(1, 4, 7), (3, 5, 8), (2, 6, 9)

38

Which of the following devices help to maintain a potential difference across a conductor?

  1. ((a))

    Ammeter

  2. ((b))

    Galvanometer

  3. ((c))

    A cell or battery

  4. ((d))

    Voltmeter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ammeter

39

Who is the Governor of Assam? (As of Aug 2018)

  1. ((a))

    Ganga Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Subramanian Swamy

  3. ((c))

    Jagdish Mukhi

  4. ((d))

    Banwarilal Purohit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ganga Prasad

40

How many atoms will one mole of Carbon (C – 12) contain?

  1. ((a))

    6.02 × 1026

  2. ((b))

    60.20 × 1026

  3. ((c))

    8.06 × 1020

  4. ((d))

    6.02 × 1023

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.02 × 1026

41

A train, starting from rest, attains a velocity of 90 km/h in 5 minutes. Assuming that the acceleration is uniform, the distance travelled by the train during this time is:

  1. ((a))

    1.5 km

  2. ((b))

    3.25 km

  3. ((c))

    2.25 km

  4. ((d))

    3.75 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.5 km

42

In which language was ‘Tujuk-i-Babri’, the Memoirs of Babur, composed?

  1. ((a))

    Kurdish

  2. ((b))

    Pashto

  3. ((c))

    Urdu

  4. ((d))

    Turkish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kurdish

43

32% of a number is 80. What is the number?

  1. ((a))

    260

  2. ((b))

    250

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

260

44

The square root of 5776 is:

  1. ((a))

    76

  2. ((b))

    66

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

76

45

If the letters in the word BACKFIELED are arranged as in the English alphabetical order, then which letter will be to the second right of the letter ‘F’, after the rearrangement?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

46

In Force equation, F is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    ma

  2. ((b))

    mgh

  3. ((c))

    Mv

  4. ((d))

    u+at

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ma

47

If a + 1/a = 3, then a3 + 1/a3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

48

Select the missing figure based on the given related pair of figures.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

To go a certain distance of 40 km upstream a rower takes 8 hours while it takes her only 5 hours to row the same distance downstream. What was the rower’s speed in still water?

  1. ((a))

    1.5 km/h

  2. ((b))

    4.5 km/h

  3. ((c))

    6.5 km/h

  4. ((d))

    4 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.5 km/h

50

‘Explore’ is related to ‘Discover’ in the same way as ‘Walk’ is related to ________.

  1. ((a))

    Find

  2. ((b))

    Accelerate

  3. ((c))

    Ramble

  4. ((d))

    Search

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Find

51

Which Indian state has the most number of domestic airports?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

52

In a certain code, if DOG is written as 4157, then what will MAT be written as?

  1. ((a))

    12120

  2. ((b))

    13012

  3. ((c))

    13120

  4. ((d))

    14120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12120

53

Consider the given question and decide which of the following statement is sufficient to answer the question.

What are the values of p, q and r?

Statements:

  1. (p + q)2 = 16
  2. p – q = 4; r = 2p
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient to answer the question.

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 is sufficient to answer the question

  3. ((c))

    Only 2 is sufficient to answer the question

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer the question.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient to answer the question.

54

Complete the following sentence with the most suitable option.

A shirt always has _____

  1. ((a))

    fabric

  2. ((b))

    a collar

  3. ((c))

    a pocket

  4. ((d))

    a button

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fabric

55

Which is the name of the point at which the chromatids are attached in a chromosome?

  1. ((a))

    Nucleosome

  2. ((b))

    Centromere

  3. ((c))

    Centrosome

  4. ((d))

    Gene

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nucleosome

56

The female reproductive part of a flower is called________.

  1. ((a))

    Stamens

  2. ((b))

    Petals

  3. ((c))

    Sepals

  4. ((d))

    Carpel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stamens

57

Amish Tripathi, a famous Indian writer, is working on a series based on Ramayana, in which the first two books focus on Rama and Sita, respectively. On which character does the third book of this series focus?

  1. ((a))

    Hanuman

  2. ((b))

    Lakshmana

  3. ((c))

    Bharata

  4. ((d))

    Raavana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hanuman

58

Which of the following is used for disinfecting drinking water?

  1. ((a))

    Baking Soda

  2. ((b))

    Washing Soda

  3. ((c))

    Baking powder

  4. ((d))

    Bleaching powder

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Baking Soda

59

Which of the following allotropes of Carbon is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy?

  1. ((a))

    Coke

  2. ((b))

    Carbon Black

  3. ((c))

    Charcoal

  4. ((d))

    Graphite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Coke

60

If tanα = √2 – 1, then the value of tanα – cotα = ?

  1. ((a))

    2√2

  2. ((b))

    -2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    √2 + 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2√2

61

Solve the following

7 × {4 + (-2) × (-3)} = ?

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    -42

  4. ((d))

    -14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

62

Find the compound interest on Rs. 62500 at 21% per annum for 1121\frac{1}{2} years compounded half yearly.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 21827.03

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 19687.5

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 21638.5

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 20695

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 21827.03

63

Select the figure that does NOT belong in the following group.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

64

What is the age of the eldest sister if, the sum of ages of 5 sisters born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years?

  1. ((a))

    16 years

  2. ((b))

    4 years

  3. ((c))

    14 years

  4. ((d))

    18 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 years

65

In the following alphanumeric series, one term is missing as shown by the question mark (?). Select the missing term from the given options.

5E, 7F, 11H, 17K, ?

  1. ((a))

    P25

  2. ((b))

    Q20

  3. ((c))

    N20

  4. ((d))

    25O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P25

66

Which chef was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for his culinary contributions?

  1. ((a))

    Vikas Khanna

  2. ((b))

    Madhur Jaffrey

  3. ((c))

    Sanjeev Kapoor

  4. ((d))

    Ranveer Brar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vikas Khanna

67

23 × 31 = 713. How much is 0.0713 ÷ 3.1?

  1. ((a))

    0.0023

  2. ((b))

    0.23

  3. ((c))

    0.023

  4. ((d))

    2.3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.0023

68

There was a group of six student who took a test. Another student joined the group after taking the test later. With her marks included the average score of the group went up by 3. This student has got _________ marks more than the average marks without her being included.

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

69

The unit of power used in industry is:

  1. ((a))

    Kilowatts

  2. ((b))

    Watts

  3. ((c))

    Joule

  4. ((d))

    Horse power

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kilowatts

70

In the morning, X and Y walk towards each other in a park. When they meet, Y’s shadow falls towards the right side of X. In which direction was X facing?

  1. ((a))

    East

  2. ((b))

    South

  3. ((c))

    West

  4. ((d))

    North

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

East

71

How many triangles are present in the below figure?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

72

In the following Venn diagram the total number of students who play all three games is:

  1. ((a))

    S + Q

  2. ((b))

    S + Q + V

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    S + V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S + Q

73

A fungal cell wall is made of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Hemi-cellulose

  2. ((b))

    Cellulose

  3. ((c))

    Chitin

  4. ((d))

    Lignin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hemi-cellulose

74

Praneet started his journey at 2:45:46 p.m. and reached the destination at 4:55:57 p.m. Anit started the journey 58 mins 40 secs after Praneet and reached his destination 50 mins 29 secs after him. How long did Anit take to complete his journey?

  1. ((a))

    2 hours 1 minutes 12 seconds

  2. ((b))

    2 hours 2 minutes

  3. ((c))

    1 hour 58 minutes

  4. ((d))

    2 hours 2 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 hours 1 minutes 12 seconds

75

Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option.

An office always has a/an

  1. ((a))

    Roof

  2. ((b))

    Car

  3. ((c))

    Kitchen

  4. ((d))

    Authority

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Roof

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