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RRB ALP CBT I 29 Aug 2018 Shift 1 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

Choose the correct water image of the problem figure.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    B

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Answer: ((a))

D

2

5th February 2018 is a Monday. 8th April 2019 will be a:

  1. ((a))

    Wednesday

  2. ((b))

    Tuesday

  3. ((c))

    Monday

  4. ((d))

    Sunday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wednesday

3

Select the figure which does NOT belong to the group.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

4

An electric bulb was bought at Rs. 4200 Its value depreciates at the rate of 8% per annum Its value after one year will be:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3,684

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3,800

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3,864

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3,746

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3,684

5

Which Indian model won the Miss World 2017 contest held in China?

  1. ((a))

    Zoya

  2. ((b))

    Noyonika Chatterjee

  3. ((c))

    Manushi Chhillar

  4. ((d))

    Alia Bhatt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Zoya

6

Who is the only cricketer to score three double centuries in One - Day Cricket?

  1. ((a))

    Virendra Sehwag

  2. ((b))

    Ricky Ponting

  3. ((c))

    Chris Gayle

  4. ((d))

    Rohit Sharma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Virendra Sehwag

7

Which of the following is a chemical change?

  1. ((a))

    Butter turning rancid

  2. ((b))

    Making dry ice from CO2

  3. ((c))

    Heating a platinum wire

  4. ((d))

    Magnetization of iron

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Butter turning rancid

8

Select the option that represents the number of triangles in the given figure.

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

9

What is the highest percentage slab for GST In India?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    32%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    28%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

10

A positive integer, which when added to 1000, gives a sum which is greater than 10.06 when it is multiplied by 100. This positive integer is

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

11

Non-metals generally contain ________ electrons in their outermost shell.

  1. ((a))

    1, 2 or 3

  2. ((b))

    5, 6, 7 or 8

  3. ((c))

    8, 9 or 10

  4. ((d))

    10 to 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2 or 3

12

From the given four answer figures choose the correct water image of the problem figure.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

13

What is the radius of an atom used to measure?

  1. ((a))

    Atomic number

  2. ((b))

    Atomic mass

  3. ((c))

    Atomic size

  4. ((d))

    Atomicity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atomic number

14

If a force of 20 N is applied on a body with a mass 10 kg, what will be the acceleration produced?

  1. ((a))

    100 m/sec2

  2. ((b))

    200 m/sec2

  3. ((c))

    5 m/sec2

  4. ((d))

    2 m/sec2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 m/sec2

15

The formula of Power is __________.

  1. ((a))

    Momentum/Time

  2. ((b))

    Work/Time

  3. ((c))

    Speed/Time

  4. ((d))

    Displacement/Time

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Momentum/Time

16

An object is placed at a distance of 20 cm from a convex lens of focal length 10 cm. The image is formed at a distance of:

  1. ((a))

    15 cm

  2. ((b))

    5 cm

  3. ((c))

    20 cm

  4. ((d))

    10 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 cm

17

Select the word pair that is analogous to the given word pair.

Sankranti : Andhra Pradesh

  1. ((a))

    Onam : Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Bhangra : Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Christmas : Christians

  4. ((d))

    Kathak : Uttar Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Onam : Kerala

18

The LCM of 14, 35 and 56 is:

  1. ((a))

    280

  2. ((b))

    140

  3. ((c))

    210

  4. ((d))

    560

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

280

19

Under which Indian emperor’s reign was the Jama Masjid in Delhi built?

  1. ((a))

    Humayun

  2. ((b))

    Babur

  3. ((c))

    Aurangzeb

  4. ((d))

    Shah Jahan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humayun

20

If the valency of Aluminium is 3 and that of Oxygen is 2, then the chemical formula of Aluminium oxide is:

  1. ((a))

    (AIO)3 + 2

  2. ((b))

    AIO2

  3. ((c))

    AI3O2

  4. ((d))

    AI2O3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(AIO)3 + 2

21

Sree and Kavi are a couple. Siri and Samyu are sisters. Samyu is the sister of Kavi. How is Siri related to Sree?

  1. ((a))

    Uncle

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Cousin

  4. ((d))

    Sister-in-law

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Answer: ((a))

Uncle

22

If α & β are the zeros of the polynomial 5x2 - 7x + 2 then the sum of their reciprocals is:

  1. ((a))

    52\frac{5}{2}

  2. ((b))

    75\frac{7}{5}

  3. ((c))

    25\frac{2}{5}

  4. ((d))

    72\frac{7}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52\frac{5}{2}

23

In which of the following permanent tissue are the cells dead?

  1. ((a))

    Parenchyma

  2. ((b))

    Collenchymas

  3. ((c))

    Sclerenchyma

  4. ((d))

    Aerenchyma

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Answer: ((a))

Parenchyma

24

Testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the:

  1. ((a))

    Urinary bladder

  2. ((b))

    Ovary

  3. ((c))

    Vagina

  4. ((d))

    Scrotum

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Urinary bladder

25

The smallest number by which 72 must be multiplied to obtain a perfect square is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

26

A man travels 15 km towards the east, then turns right and travels 20 km. He then turns left and travels 30 km. Finally, he takes a right turn and covers 40 km. The shortest distance between the starting point and the destination is:

  1. ((a))

    50 km

  2. ((b))

    75 km

  3. ((c))

    100 km

  4. ((d))

    80 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 km

27

If an anchored boat is rocked by waves whose crests are 80 m apart and whose velocity is 20 m/s, then the time required by the crests to reach the boat is _______.

  1. ((a))

    0.5 s

  2. ((b))

    5 s

  3. ((c))

    0.2 s

  4. ((d))

    4 s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.5 s

28
  • 70 + 28 ÷ (7 - 3) = ? 
  1. ((a))

    -9

  2. ((b))

    -69

  3. ((c))

    -10.5

  4. ((d))

    -63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-9

29

In a test Paran secured 63 marks that was also equivalent to obtaining 84% marks. How many marks was the test out of?

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    65

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    85

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80

30

A and B can complete a task in 40 days, B and C can complete it in 30 days while C and A can complete the same task together in 24 days. How many days will each of A, B and C take to complete the task individually?

  1. ((a))

    48, 96 and 32

  2. ((b))

    32, 48 and 96

  3. ((c))

    60, 120 and 40

  4. ((d))

    40, 120 and 60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48, 96 and 32

31

Which Indian American is the CEO of Adobe Systems?

  1. ((a))

    Francisco D’Souza

  2. ((b))

    Shantanu Narayen

  3. ((c))

    Sundar Pichai

  4. ((d))

    Sanjay Kumar Jha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Francisco D’Souza

32

Reproducing new plants by cells instead of vegetative parts or seeds is called:

  1. ((a))

    Tissue culture

  2. ((b))

    Regeneration

  3. ((c))

    Multiple fission

  4. ((d))

    Binary fission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tissue culture

33

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

Statement:

A teacher tells a student, “if you don’t finish your homework, you will not be allowed into the class”.

Assumptions:

  1. Discipline is a way to create effective learning.
  2. The teacher will be happy not to have a student who is not punctual in his work.
  1. ((a))

    Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. ((b))

    Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption II is implicit.

  4. ((d))

    Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

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Answer: ((a))

Only assumption I is implicit.

34

If three groups could be formed using the given figures only once, these groups would be _______.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(1 ,4, 7), (2, 3, 6) and (5, 9, 8) 

35

A rectangle having 10 cm and 6 cm as its dimensions was reconstructed to make a rhombus having the same perimeter as that of the rectangle and 60° as one of its angles. The area of the rhombus, in cm2, was:

  1. ((a))

    24√3

  2. ((b))

    8√3

  3. ((c))

    16√3

  4. ((d))

    32√3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24√3

36

Who is first female president of National Association of software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)?

  1. ((a))

    Vnitha Narayana

  2. ((b))

    Debjani Ghosh

  3. ((c))

    Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

  4. ((d))

    Mallika Srinivasan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vnitha Narayana

37

Select the Answer Figure that is the correct mirror image of the given Problem Figure.

 

Problem Figure:

Answer Figures:

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

38

What happens to the ammeter reading when the length of the wire is doubled?

  1. ((a))

    It increases two times

  2. ((b))

    It decreases to one half 

  3. ((c))

    It decreases to three-fourth 

  4. ((d))

    It remains the same

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It increases two times

39

Which of the following has NO unit?

  1. ((a))

    Density

  2. ((b))

    Relative density

  3. ((c))

    Displacement

  4. ((d))

    Pressure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Density

40

Which of the following signs and numbers should be interchanged such that for the following expression, LHS = RHS.

6 × 4 + 2 = 16

  1. ((a))

    × with +, 2 with 6

  2. ((b))

    × with +, 4 with 2

  3. ((c))

    × with +, 16 with 6

  4. ((d))

    × with +, 4 with 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× with +, 2 with 6

41

The sum of the lengths of the edges of a cube is equal to half the perimeter of a square. If the numerical value of the volume of the cube is equal to the numerical value of the area of the square, then the length of one side of the square is:

  1. ((a))

    108 units

  2. ((b))

    36 units

  3. ((c))

    216 units

  4. ((d))

    288 units

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108 units

42

Who is the newly appointed Governor of Bihar as of March 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Satya Pal Malik

  2. ((b))

    Kiran Bedi

  3. ((c))

    Devandra Kumar Joshi

  4. ((d))

    Ram vilas Paswan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Satya Pal Malik

43

The problem figure is embedded in one of the four answer figures. Which of the four figures contains the problem figure?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

44

Which of the following elements has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of the same element giving rise to large molecules?

  1. ((a))

    Aluminium

  2. ((b))

    Hydrogen

  3. ((c))

    Carbon

  4. ((d))

    Nitrogen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aluminium

45

The energy possessed by a body due to its change in position or shape is called:

  1. ((a))

    Kinetic Energy

  2. ((b))

    Chemical Energy

  3. ((c))

    Nuclear Energy

  4. ((d))

    Potential Energy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kinetic Energy

46

Select the missing term in the given sequence.

E1, H2, K6, N24, ______

  1. ((a))

    Q72

  2. ((b))

    P120

  3. ((c))

    Q720

  4. ((d))

    Q120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q72

47

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

Argument:

Due to potholes in the city a large number of people are unable to reach the airport on time.

Assumptions:

  1. Reaching the airport on time is not necessary.
  2. There is no other route to the airport.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit 

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit 

48

The chart represents the domestic expenditure of a family per month with total expenditure being Rs. 33650 then the annual expenditure  for provident fund is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4038

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4083

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 48,465

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 48,456

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4038

49

The ratio of boys and girls in a club is 3 ∶ 2. Which of the following could be the actual number of members?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

50

The following problem figure is embedded in one of the four answer figures. Choose the correct figure containing the problem figure.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

51

The given pie chart represents the annual yield of certain crops, in tons.

If the yield of sugar is 6000 tons, then the total production is ________ tons. 

Sugar

Wheat

Rice

Others

  1. ((a))

    30000

  2. ((b))

    27000

  3. ((c))

    24000

  4. ((d))

    25000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30000

52

In a hydroelectric power station ultimately which energy is converted into electrical energy?

  1. ((a))

    Mechanical energy

  2. ((b))

    Potential energy

  3. ((c))

    Heat energy

  4. ((d))

    Kinetic energy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mechanical energy

53

The party that won the least number of seats is _______.

Parties and seats won
Serial No.PartySouthEastWestNorth
1A40373527
2B6267686
3C8371421
4D17311
  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

54

The price of the sugar goes up by 30%. By what percent should Sita reduce her consumption so that the expenditure does not increase?

  1. ((a))

    2311323\frac{1}{13}%

  2. ((b))

    2211322\frac{1}{13}%

  3. ((c))

    23%

  4. ((d))

    22%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2311323\frac{1}{13}%

55

A 160 m long train crosses a 740 m long bridge in 40.5 seconds. What is the speed of the train?

  1. ((a))

    80 km/h

  2. ((b))

    85 km/h

  3. ((c))

    75 km/h

  4. ((d))

    70 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80 km/h

56

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

Argument:

A government servant sitting idle tells a visitor to come after 2 weeks to get this certificate attested, as he is very busy and have a lot of work.

Assumptions:

  1. The government servant wants to help the visitor.
  2. The government servant is expecting a favour from the visitor.
  1. ((a))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit.

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit.

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit.

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only assumption 2 is implicit.

57

The coordinates of the point that divides the line segment joining the points (- 5, 5) and (7, -3) internally in the ratio 3 ∶ 1 are given by

  1. ((a))

    (-2, 3)

  2. ((b))

    (4, -1)

  3. ((c))

    (52,0)\left(\frac{5}{2},0\right)

  4. ((d))

    (1, 1)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(-2, 3)

58

What day would it be on 1st March 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Monday

  2. ((b))

    Saturday

  3. ((c))

    Friday

  4. ((d))

    Sunday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Monday

59

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

D, G, K, ?,.V

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    L

  4. ((d))

    M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P

60

Two-thirds of my current age is the same as three-fourths of that of one of my cousins’. My age three years ago will be his age four years hence. My current age is _________ years. 

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    63

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    81

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

61

The amount of glucose required to prepare 25 g of a solution 5% by mass is:

  1. ((a))

    125 g

  2. ((b))

    1.25 g

  3. ((c))

    50 g

  4. ((d))

    25 g

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125 g

62

Newlands arranged ________ the then known elements in his table of octaves.

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    56

  3. ((c))

    58

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63

63

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

How long will X take to build the wall?

Statements:

  1. X and Y together can build the wall in 8 days.
  2. X takes 5 days more than Y to build the wall.
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient to answer the question.

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the question.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

64

In which continent is the Andes Mountain range situated?

  1. ((a))

    Europe

  2. ((b))

    Australia

  3. ((c))

    South America

  4. ((d))

    Africa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Europe

65

The base of a triangle is one-third of the base of a parallelogram having the same area as that of the triangle. The ratio of the corresponding heights of the triangle to the parallelogram will be: 

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    4 ∶ 1

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    6 ∶ 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 2

66

Which of the below fractions when added to 43\frac{4}{3} gives 3?

  1. ((a))

    −12-\frac{1}{2}

  2. ((b))

    2/3

  3. ((c))

    5/3

  4. ((d))

    11/2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−12-\frac{1}{2}

67

As of February 2018, who owns the Mumbai - based IPL team ‘Mumbai Indians’?

  1. ((a))

    Reliance Industries

  2. ((b))

    Times of India

  3. ((c))

    Amitabh Bachan

  4. ((d))

    Shah Rukh Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reliance Industries

68

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

Statements:

Though there is advanced medical facilities available nowadays, still child mortality in India is high.

Conclusions:

  1. Medical scientists should be asked to give up their job and work as doctors to save lives.
  2. The Government has to make efforts to decrease child mortality.
  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2 follow.

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2 follow.

69

Using the sequence ABC$+#DEF&=?GHI!2*@, fill in the blank given in the following expression.

A $ D _____ G ! @

  1. ((a))

    &

  2. ((b))

    ?

  3. ((c))

    =

  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

&

70

[63 - (- 3) {- 2 - 8 - 3}] ÷ 3 {6 + (- 2) (- 1)} = ? 

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

71

Which of the following solutions do not conduct electricity?

  1. ((a))

    Sodium hydroxide solution

  2. ((b))

    Glucose solution

  3. ((c))

    Acetic acid Solution

  4. ((d))

    Hydrochloric acid solution

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sodium hydroxide solution

72

Who is the author of the book ‘Lone Fox Dancing: My Autobiography’?

  1. ((a))

    Ruskin Bond

  2. ((b))

    Arundhati Roy

  3. ((c))

    Shobha De

  4. ((d))

    V. S. Naipaul

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ruskin Bond

73

If in a certain code, SKYJACKING is written as AJYKSGNIKC, then how will CHEAPJACKS be written as in the same code? 

  1. ((a))

    PAEHCSKCAJ

  2. ((b))

    PAAEHCSKCAJ

  3. ((c))

    PAEHCCSKCAJ

  4. ((d))

    PAEHCSKAJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PAEHCSKCAJ

74

What is the minimum number of straight lines required to construct the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

75

Complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats takes place in the:

  1. ((a))

    Oesophagus

  2. ((b))

    Stomach

  3. ((c))

    Small intestine

  4. ((d))

    Large intestine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oesophagus

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