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RRB ALP CBT I 14 Aug 2018 Shift 1 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

75 questions · 60 minutes · with answers · free

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Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

Who took charge as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Rajiv Mehrishi

  2. ((b))

    Vivek Goenka

  3. ((c))

    Ranjit Kumar

  4. ((d))

    Achal Kumar Jyothi

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Answer: ((a))

Rajiv Mehrishi

2

Biogas is produced from biomass by ________.

  1. ((a))

    Destructive distillation

  2. ((b))

    Anaerobic fermentation

  3. ((c))

    Fractional distillation

  4. ((d))

    Dry distillation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Destructive distillation

3

A lemon kept in water in a glass tumbler appears to be bigger than its actual size when viewed from the sides. What is the reason behind this phenomenon?

  1. ((a))

    Diffraction of light

  2. ((b))

    Internal reflection of light

  3. ((c))

    Refraction of light

  4. ((d))

    Reflection of light

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Answer: ((a))

Diffraction of light

4

After 10 innings the average score per innings of a batsman was 52. After 12 innings the average rose to 54. If the batsman had scored 16 more runs in the 12th innings than in the previous one, how many runs did he score in the 11th innings?

  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    56

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

5

Prostate gland is present below ________.

  1. ((a))

    The kidneys

  2. ((b))

    The scrotum

  3. ((c))

    The urinary bladder

  4. ((d))

    The penis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The kidneys

6

In the below series how many numbers are completely divisible by the number on right?

563248889266588343

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

7

Plasma is formed in the stars because of very _______________.

  1. ((a))

    low pressure

  2. ((b))

    high temperature

  3. ((c))

    high pressure

  4. ((d))

    low temperature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

low pressure

8

The HCF of 20, 28 and 48 is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

9

Energy possessed by an object by its position or configuration is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    Potential energy

  2. ((b))

    Kinetic energy

  3. ((c))

    Electrical energy

  4. ((d))

    Nuclear energy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Potential energy

10

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

Argument:

During an election, the opposition party said, “look at the price rise in the last five years”.

Assumptions:

  1. This time give a chance to our party for power.
  2. Prices will still rise if you choose the same party to be in power.
  1. ((a))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit.

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit.

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit.

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor is 2 implicit.

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Answer: ((a))

Only assumption 1 is implicit.

11

1st January 2018 was a Monday. Which of the following years will also start on a Monday?

  1. ((a))

    2022

  2. ((b))

    2023

  3. ((c))

    2020

  4. ((d))

    2024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2022

12

One of the roots of the equation x2 − 4x + k = 0 is x = 3. The other root is:

  1. ((a))

    x = −1

  2. ((b))

    x = −4

  3. ((c))

    x = 4

  4. ((d))

    x = 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

x = −1

13

Which component of the blood transports food, CO2 and nitrogenous waste?

  1. ((a))

    WBCs

  2. ((b))

    Blood platelets

  3. ((c))

    Plasma

  4. ((d))

    RBCs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WBCs

14

Which of the following causes damage to bridges, iron railings and all objects made of metals?

  1. ((a))

    Corrosion

  2. ((b))

    Rancidity

  3. ((c))

    Acidity

  4. ((d))

    Reduction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Corrosion

15

A pipe, working at full speed, can fill an empty cistern in 1 hour. However, during the first hour it worked at one-twelfth of its capacity, during the second hour at one-ninth of its capacity, during the third hour at one-sixth of its usual capacity, during the fourth hour at one- fourth of its usual capacity and during the fifth hour it was only one-third as efficient as it was supposed to be. A second pipe also displayed similar performance, but if it worked at full speed would have filled the empty cistern in 2 hours. Together with a drain pipe that drained water out of the tank at a constant rate, the empty cistern could be filled in 5 hours, all the three pipes working concurrently. How many hours will it take the drain pipe to empty the filled cistern if no other pipe was functioning during the time?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

16

What day would it be on 15th March 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Saturday

  2. ((b))

    Monday

  3. ((c))

    Sunday

  4. ((d))

    Tuesday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Saturday

17

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

E, J, O, T, ?

  1. ((a))

    W

  2. ((b))

    X

  3. ((c))

    Y

  4. ((d))

    Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

W

18

Who is the director of the film ‘Poorna’, which depicts the story of Poorna Malavath, the youngest girl to climb Mount Everest?

  1. ((a))

    Rahul Bose

  2. ((b))

    Anurag Kashyap

  3. ((c))

    Gautham Vasudeva Menon

  4. ((d))

    Ayan Mukherjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rahul Bose

19

The speed of sound in air at 0°C is________.

  1. ((a))

    330 ms

  2. ((b))

    330 ms-1

  3. ((c))

    331 ms

  4. ((d))

    331ms-1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

330 ms

20

Select the option that depicts the correct mirror image for the given word.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

‘Freedom Trail’ is a 2.5 mile long passage that offers a rich insight into the American Revolution. In which US city you would find this famous and historic trail?

  1. ((a))

    Denver

  2. ((b))

    Connecticut

  3. ((c))

    Memphis

  4. ((d))

    Boston

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Denver

22

In a cricket match, the scores of the players are considered such that coefficient of variation of scores is 16% and mean is 25 .then the variance is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

23

Select the odd figure out of the given series.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

24

Select the option that depicts the following transparent sheet (Problem Figure) when folded at the dotted line shown.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

25

Choose the correct picture which follows:

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

C

26

How many triangles are present in the below figure?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

27

Based on the given data, determine the bikes of which colours will make a total sales of 55%?

  1. ((a))

    Brown, black, blue and golden

  2. ((b))

    Brown, black, red and golden

  3. ((c))

    Blue, green, gold, black and red

  4. ((d))

    Green, silver, blue and red

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brown, black, blue and golden

28

The given chart represents the sales of different companies in the year 1999 and 1998.

If the total sales in 1998 was 7890, which increased by 16.5% in 1999, then the total sales in the year 1999 is approximately _______.

  1. ((a))

    9119

  2. ((b))

    9911

  3. ((c))

    1919

  4. ((d))

    9191

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9119

29

Thirty men can do a piece of work in 16 days working 8 hrs a day. How many men are needed to complete another work, which is twice the first one, in 10 days working 12 hrs a day?

The following are the steps involved in solving the above problem. Arrange them in sequential order.

A) M2 = 30×16×8×2xx×12×10\rm\frac{30 \times 16 \times 8 \times 2x}{x \times 12 \times 10}

B) 30×16×8x=M2×12×102x\rm\frac{30 \times 16 \times 8}{x}=\frac{M_2 \times 12 \times 10}{2 x}

C) M1D1H1W1=M2D2H2W2\rm\frac{M_1 D_1 H_1}{ W_1}=\frac{M_2 D_2 H_2}{W_2}

D) M2 = 64

  1. ((a))

    ACBD

  2. ((b))

    ABCD

  3. ((c))

    BACD

  4. ((d))

    CBAD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ACBD

30

Shrenik switched on a bulb at 2:39:40 hours and switched it off on the same day at 12:30:34 hours. For how long was the bulb in switched-on mode?

  1. ((a))

    09 hours 50 minutes 54 seconds

  2. ((b))

    12 hours 40 minutes 06 seconds

  3. ((c))

    09 hours 09 minutes 06 seconds

  4. ((d))

    10 hours 09 minutes 06 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

09 hours 50 minutes 54 seconds

31

Who is the author of the Indian English Novel ‘Sita: Warrior of Mithila’ published in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Amish Tripathi

  2. ((b))

    Rahul Mehta

  3. ((c))

    Chetan Bhagat

  4. ((d))

    Robin Sharma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amish Tripathi

32

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dicotyledons plants?

  1. ((a))

    ​These plants have 2 cotyledons

  2. ((b))

    These plants have fibrous roots

  3. ((c))

    These plants have reticulate venation

  4. ((d))

    These plants have a tap root

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

​These plants have 2 cotyledons

33

Which Indian industrialist was recently elected as the Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)?

  1. ((a))

    Mukesh Ambani

  2. ((b))

    Lakshmi Mittal

  3. ((c))

    Anil Ambani

  4. ((d))

    Sunil Mittal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mukesh Ambani

34

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

What is the colour of the granite in the kitchen?

Statements:

  1. The colour of the granite is the colour of the wall.
  2. The colour of the granite is very bright.
  1. ((a))

    2 alone is sufficient while 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the given question.

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    1 alone is sufficient while 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the given question.

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient to answer the given question.

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Answer: ((a))

2 alone is sufficient while 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the given question.

35

A rocket is launched to travel vertically upward with a constant velocity of 20 m/s. After travelling for 35 seconds, the rocket develops a snag and its fuel supply is cut off. The rocket then travels like a free body. The height achieved by it is:

  1. ((a))

    700 m

  2. ((b))

    800 m

  3. ((c))

    680 m

  4. ((d))

    720 m

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Answer: ((a))

700 m

36
Student/SubjectPCBM
W70905085
X55809560
Y60209040
Z90804065
<br>

The given table represents the marks obtained by four students W, X, Y and Z in four subjects P, C, B and M, with the maximum marks in each subject being 100.

The average marks of the four students in P and C together (round to one decimal) is:

  1. ((a))

    68.3

  2. ((b))

    136.2

  3. ((c))

    68.2

  4. ((d))

    69

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68.3

37

What is the name the Russian chemist who stated that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic masses?

  1. ((a))

    Mendeleev

  2. ((b))

    Markovnikov

  3. ((c))

    Zelinsky

  4. ((d))

    Zaitsev

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mendeleev

38

Which among the following compounds has a double bond?

  1. ((a))

    Ethane

  2. ((b))

    Methane

  3. ((c))

    Acetylene

  4. ((d))

    Ethylene

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ethane

39

Which of the following scientists had done some calculations for the fifth state of matter?

  1. ((a))

    CV Raman

  2. ((b))

    Satyendra Nath Bose

  3. ((c))

    Vikram Sarabhai

  4. ((d))

    Homi Bhabha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CV Raman

40

What is the name of the reddish brown gas evolved when Lead Nitrate is heated strongly?

  1. ((a))

    Nitrogen dioxide

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen pentoxide

  3. ((c))

    Dinitrogen Oxide

  4. ((d))

    Nitric Oxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nitrogen dioxide

41

The LCM of the three numbers 16, 28 and 42 is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    168

  3. ((c))

    252

  4. ((d))

    336

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

42

A person bought an item for Rs. 1,500 and sold it at a profit of 12%. What was the selling price of the item?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,620

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,680

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,662

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,620

43

Complete the series given in the Problem Figure with an appropriate option from the Answer Figures.

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

44

Consider the given statements as true and decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statements.

Statement:

All studious students pass in exams. All studious students sleep well.

Conclusions:

  1. All who sleep well are studious students.
  2. All who pass in exams sleep well.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

45

The angle of elevation of the top of a hill at the foot of the tower is 60° and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the foot of the hill is 30°. If the tower is 50 m high, what is the height of the hill?

  1. ((a))

    180 m

  2. ((b))

    120 m

  3. ((c))

    100 m

  4. ((d))

    150 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180 m

46

Which one of the following females athletes is not a squash player?

  1. ((a))

    Koneru Humpy

  2. ((b))

    Joshna Chinnappa

  3. ((c))

    Dipika Pallikal

  4. ((d))

    Anaka Alankamony

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Koneru Humpy

47

The embryo gets nutrition from the mother’s blood with the help of a special tissue called ________.

  1. ((a))

    Placenta

  2. ((b))

    Uterus

  3. ((c))

    Fallopian tube

  4. ((d))

    Cervix

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Placenta

48

What is the full form of GST?

  1. ((a))

    Grand Sales Tax

  2. ((b))

    Goods Sales Tax

  3. ((c))

    General Sales Tax

  4. ((d))

    Goods and Services Tax

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grand Sales Tax

49

If the kinetic energy of a body becomes 256 times its initial value, then the new linear momentum will be:

  1. ((a))

    The same as the initial value

  2. ((b))

    8 times the initial value

  3. ((c))

    16 times the initial value

  4. ((d))

    32 times the initial value

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The same as the initial value

50

What is the time taken by a 180 m long train running at 54 km/h to cross a man standing on a platform?

  1. ((a))

    12 sec

  2. ((b))

    10 sec

  3. ((c))

    13 sec

  4. ((d))

    11 sec

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 sec

51

Adithya got 78% marks in the examination. If he secured 663 marks, find the maximum marks.

  1. ((a))

    700

  2. ((b))

    800

  3. ((c))

    750

  4. ((d))

    850

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

700

52

In a bag the ratio of red balls to green balls is 4 ∶ 9. If 6 more green balls were added to the bag, the ratio of red balls to green balls would become 1 ∶ 3. How many red balls are there in the bag?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

53

‘Car’ is related to ‘Garage’ in the same way as ‘Hen’ is related to ________.

  1. ((a))

    Kennel

  2. ((b))

    Coop

  3. ((c))

    Stable

  4. ((d))

    Shed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kennel

54

Some books are arranged one above the other. If a book is at 18th position from top and 5th position from bottom then the total number of books is:

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

55

Select the related word from the given alternatives:

Transport : Goods ∷ Banks : ________

  1. ((a))

    Pounds

  2. ((b))

    Money

  3. ((c))

    Rupees

  4. ((d))

    Dollar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pounds

56

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

<br>

The given symbol stands for a/an _________ in an electric circuit.

  1. ((a))

    plug key

  2. ((b))

    electric bulb

  3. ((c))

    resistor

  4. ((d))

    battery

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

plug key

58

Select the odd character out of the following series.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

59

Which of the following is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?

  1. ((a))

    Ethyne

  2. ((b))

    Propane

  3. ((c))

    Butane

  4. ((d))

    Pentane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ethyne

60

30% of a number is 33. What is the number?

  1. ((a))

    105

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    110

  4. ((d))

    115

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

105

61

In a certain code, if MIZZLY is written as ZIMYLZ and PUZZLE is written as ZUPELZ, then what will BUZZWORD be written as in the same code?

  1. ((a))

    ZZUBDROW

  2. ((b))

    BUZZDROW

  3. ((c))

    DROWZZUB

  4. ((d))

    WORDBUZZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZZUBDROW

62

Which of the following numbers is not composite?

  1. ((a))

    203

  2. ((b))

    109

  3. ((c))

    209

  4. ((d))

    161

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

203

63

Read the given question and decide which of the following argument is/are strong.

Are stock markets sources of wealth creation?

Arguments:

  1. Yes, money multiplies in stock markets.
  2. No, investments in stock markets are subjected to market risk.
  1. ((a))

    Only argument 1 is strong

  2. ((b))

    Only argument 2 is strong

  3. ((c))

    Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong.

  4. ((d))

    Both argument 1 and 2 are strong.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only argument 1 is strong

64

The square root of 5776 is:

  1. ((a))

    84

  2. ((b))

    66

  3. ((c))

    76

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84

65

A fraction, when taken away from 13\frac{1}{3} gives 112\frac{1}{12} The fraction is:

  1. ((a))

    34\frac{3}{4}

  2. ((b))

    14\frac{1}{4}

  3. ((c))

    512\frac{5}{12}

  4. ((d))

    19\frac{1}{9}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34\frac{3}{4}

66

If 34\frac{3}{4} of the weight of a brick is 78\frac{7}{8} kg, then 57\frac{5}{7} of the weight of the brick will be:

  1. ((a))

    ​2021​\frac{20}{21} kg

  2. ((b))

    ​58​\frac{5}{8} kg

  3. ((c))

    ​56​\frac{5}{6} kg

  4. ((d))

    ​1532​\frac{15}{32} kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

​2021​\frac{20}{21} kg

67

An Odometer is an instrument used to measure ________ in automobiles.

  1. ((a))

    Speed

  2. ((b))

    Odour

  3. ((c))

    Direction

  4. ((d))

    Distance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Speed

68

Select the odd one out from the given series.

a - Tortoise, b - Crab, c - Frog, d - Fish

  1. ((a))

    d

  2. ((b))

    b

  3. ((c))

    a

  4. ((d))

    c

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

d

69

If the letters in the word ‘UNIVERSAL’ are arranged in the alphabetic order and each letter in the order is assigned a numerical value of 1, 2, 3 …. according to their position from the left, then the sum of the numerical values of the position of the consonants will be:

  1. ((a))

    31

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

70

Which is the first metallic element in the Modern Periodic Table?

  1. ((a))

    He

  2. ((b))

    H2

  3. ((c))

    Na

  4. ((d))

    Li

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He

71

Where was the 2017 World Rapid Fire Chess Championship played, in which Viswanathan Anand regained his title?

  1. ((a))

    Chennai

  2. ((b))

    Oslo

  3. ((c))

    Dubai

  4. ((d))

    Riyadh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chennai

72

Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

There is an increase in the price of essential commodities due to a strike by the transporters.

Conclusions:

  1. The government should buy their own vehicles to transport essential goods.
  2. The government should negotiate with transporters to withdraw the strike.
  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2 follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 1 follow.

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2 follow.

73

When was India’s capital shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    1912

  2. ((b))

    1905

  3. ((c))

    1910

  4. ((d))

    1911

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1912

74

Who is the Chief Minister of Kerala as of February 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Pinarayi Vijayan

  2. ((b))

    Oommen Chandy

  3. ((c))

    AK Antony

  4. ((d))

    VS Achuthanandan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pinarayi Vijayan

75

According to the given Venn diagram, the total number of students who play "cricket as well as football" and also "all the 3 games" is: ________.

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    S + Q

  3. ((c))

    S + V

  4. ((d))

    Q + V

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Answer: ((a))

S

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