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RRB ALP CBT I 17 Aug 2018 Shift 3 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

Two pipes, when working one at a time can fill a cistern in 2 hours and 3 hours, respectively while a third pipe can drain the cistern empty in 6 hours. All the three pipes were opened together when the cistern was 1/6 full. How long will it take for the cistern to be completely full?

  1. ((a))

    1 hour

  2. ((b))

    1 hour 20 minutes

  3. ((c))

    1 hour 30 minutes

  4. ((d))

    1 hour 15 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

1 hour

2

Junko sold an item for Rs. 220 at a loss of 12%. By how much should she have raised the selling price above the cost price  to make a profit of 10%?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 25

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 55

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 44

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 48.40

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 25

3

1.004 - 0.4 is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    0.604

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0.006

  4. ((d))

    0.640

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.604

4

Which of the following solutions is alkaline?

  1. ((a))

    [H+] = 1 × 10-4Mol/l

  2. ((b))

    [H+] < 1 × 10-7Mol/l

  3. ((c))

    [H+] > 1 × 10-7Mol/l

  4. ((d))

    [H+] = 1 × 10-7Mol/l

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Answer: ((a))

[H+] = 1 × 10-4Mol/l

5

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

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

6

In the below Venn diagram which number space represents the girls who are athletes but not disciplined?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

4

7

Choose the correct water image of the given problem figure from the answer figures.

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    B

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Answer: ((a))

C

8

Dwarfness can be controlled by treating plants with:

  1. ((a))

    Cytokinin

  2. ((b))

    Gibberellic acid

  3. ((c))

    Ethylene

  4. ((d))

    Auxin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cytokinin

9

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

Argument:

The Supreme Court has decided that all rapists will be hanged till death.

Assumption:

  1. Women will get protection.
  2. The number of rapes cases can be reduced.
  1. ((a))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit

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Answer: ((a))

Only assumption 1 is implicit

10

The rate of change of velocity is called:

  1. ((a))

    Acceleration

  2. ((b))

    Momentum

  3. ((c))

    Speed

  4. ((d))

    Force

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Acceleration

11

The LCM of 14, 21 and 35 is:

  1. ((a))

    210

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    140

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

210

12

A$1%MB#6&NC=3!OD+KP

Starting from 1 till O (inclusive of both), if every alternate letter or number or symbol is dropped then the fifth term from right among the dropped elements will be:

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

    &

  4. ((d))

    C

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Answer: ((a))

M

13

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following argument(s) is/are strong.

Statement:

Should CBDT abolish income tax in India?

Argument 1: Yes, it is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners in India.

Argument 2: No, it is a good source of revenue for Indian Government.

  1. ((a))

    Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong.

  2. ((b))

    Only argument 2 is strong.

  3. ((c))

    Only argument 1 is strong.

  4. ((d))

    Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong.

14

Five men or ten women can complete a job in 20 days. In how many days can 3 men and 4 women complete it?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

15

R. Ashwin of India became the quickest bowler to reach 300 test wickets in just 54 tests. Where was this historic test played?

  1. ((a))

    Kanpur

  2. ((b))

    Kolkata

  3. ((c))

    Nagpur

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kanpur

16

The product of two numbers is 20. One of them is 1.25. What is the other number?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

17

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is annually awarded for outstanding achievement in which area?

  1. ((a))

    Tribal Art Forms

  2. ((b))

    Indian Classical Music

  3. ((c))

    Science and Technology

  4. ((d))

    Literature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tribal Art Forms

18

Which of the following classifications is based on atomic numbers?

  1. ((a))

    Modern Periodic Table

  2. ((b))

    Mendeleev's Periodic Table

  3. ((c))

    Dobereiner's Law of Triads

  4. ((d))

    Newlands Law Of Octaves

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Modern Periodic Table

19

Solve the following

-4 - (-7 - 12 ÷ 4) = ?

  1. ((a))

    0.75

  2. ((b))

    -2

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    -14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.75

20

If the initial velocity of a car is 5 m/s, and the final velocity is 10 m/s in 5 s, then the acceleration is ________.

  1. ((a))

    0.1 m/s2

  2. ((b))

    1 m/s2

  3. ((c))

    5 m/s2

  4. ((d))

    10 m/s2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.1 m/s2

21

What is the measure of the smaller of the two angles formed between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock when it is 5 : 49 p.m.?

  1. ((a))

    119°

  2. ((b))

    120°

  3. ((c))

    119.5°

  4. ((d))

    120.5°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

119°

22

________ was a Chinese Buddhist monk, who studied Buddhist Scriptures at Nalanda and is famous for his 17-year-long trip to India between AD 629 to 645.

  1. ((a))

    Fa-hien

  2. ((b))

    Al Beruni

  3. ((c))

    Hiuen Tsang

  4. ((d))

    Megasthenes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fa-hien

23

Solve the following expression 1/(1 + sinθ) + 1/(1 - sinθ) .

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2cos2θ

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    2sec2θ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

24

What is the number of squares in the following figure?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

25

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

Work : Joule ∷ Power : ______

  1. ((a))

    Strength

  2. ((b))

    Watt

  3. ((c))

    Walt

  4. ((d))

    Ohm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Strength

26

The Indira Point, the southern point of India, is situated at the _______ tip of Great Nicobar Island.

  1. ((a))

    northern

  2. ((b))

    eastern

  3. ((c))

    southern

  4. ((d))

    western

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

northern

27

A spherical glass vessel has a cylindrical neck 7 cm long and 4 cm in diameter. The diameter of the spherical part is 21 cm. Find the quantity of water it can hold.

  1. ((a))

    4932 cm3

  2. ((b))

    4930 cm3

  3. ((c))

    4929 cm3

  4. ((d))

    4939 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4932 cm3

28

The pair of linear equations 3x + y = 1 and px + 2y = 5 has no finite solution if:

  1. ((a))

    p ≥ 6

  2. ((b))

    P = 6

  3. ((c))

    0 < p < 6

  4. ((d))

    p = 0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

p ≥ 6

29

India is collaborating with which country to set up a high-speed rail link between Mumbai and Ahmedabad?

  1. ((a))

    Germany

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    Britain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Germany

Direction: The given Pie chart shows the distribution of minerals in the human body. Study the chart carefully and answer the following question.

30

Which two minerals are required almost in the same percentage for the human body?

  1. ((a))

    Sodium and potassium

  2. ((b))

    Magnesium and potassium

  3. ((c))

    Calcium and sodium

  4. ((d))

    Calcium and magnesium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sodium and potassium

31

Which of the following metals is a liquid at room temperature?

  1. ((a))

    Sodium

  2. ((b))

    Calcium

  3. ((c))

    Mercury

  4. ((d))

    Lithium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sodium

32

Which one of the following is commonly used as an indicator to measure the exact pH?

  1. ((a))

    Eosin

  2. ((b))

    Litmus

  3. ((c))

    Universal indicator

  4. ((d))

    Phenolphthalein

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eosin

33

Which of the four figures can replace the question mark?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

Select the option that would come next in the given figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

Which Indian actor's biography is titled 'Anything but Khamosh' ?

  1. ((a))

    Raj Babbar

  2. ((b))

    Dharmendra

  3. ((c))

    Shatrughan Sinha

  4. ((d))

    Vinod Khanna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raj Babbar

36

The egg is carried from the ovary to the womb through:

  1. ((a))

    the oviduct

  2. ((b))

    the uterus

  3. ((c))

    the vas deferens

  4. ((d))

    the cervix

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the oviduct

37

Which team won the 2016 Champions Trophy Women's Hockey tournament defeating the Netherlands in the finals in London?

  1. ((a))

    Australia

  2. ((b))

    India

  3. ((c))

    Argentina

  4. ((d))

    China

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Australia

38

Select the number pair that does NOT belong in the following group.

(1, 1), (4, 64), (8, 512), (9, 719)

  1. ((a))

    (8, 512)

  2. ((b))

    (1, 1)

  3. ((c))

    (9, 719)

  4. ((d))

    (4, 64)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(8, 512)

39

If 60/75 is equivalent to 4/x, then the value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

40

The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the earth (mass M and radius R) is proportional to __________.

  1. ((a))

    MR\frac{M}{R}

  2. ((b))

    MR

  3. ((c))

    MR2\frac{M}{R^2}

  4. ((d))

    M2R\frac{M^2}{R}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MR\frac{M}{R}

41

The motile germ cell is called a/an:

  1. ((a))

    Isogamete

  2. ((b))

    Female gamete

  3. ((c))

    Male gamete

  4. ((d))

    Gamete

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Isogamete

42

26% of a number is 65. What is the number?

  1. ((a))

    260

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

260

43

Which of the given options satisfies the pattern of the sequence 1, 5, 11, 19, 29?

  1. ((a))

    x2 + x - 2

  2. ((b))

    x2 - x - 1

  3. ((c))

    x2 + x + 1

  4. ((d))

    x2 + x - 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

x2 + x - 2

44

If a body is whirled in a circle, then the work done on it _______.

  1. ((a))

    cannot be determined

  2. ((b))

    is negative

  3. ((c))

    is zero

  4. ((d))

    is positive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cannot be determined

45

Who is the Defence Minister of India as of February 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Sushma Swaraj

  2. ((b))

    Nirmala Sitharaman

  3. ((c))

    Uma Bharti

  4. ((d))

    Maneka Gandhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sushma Swaraj

46

Krishna cycled a distance of 90 km at a certain speed. If he cycled 3 km/h slower, he would have taken 5 more hours to reach his destination. What is the speed in km/hr at which Krishna actually cycled?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    7.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

47

Choose the correct figure that can replace the question mark.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

48

Solve the following: \(24 - \left[ {25 - \left{ {26 - \left( {27 - \overline {28 - 29} } \right)} \right}} \right] = ;?\)

  1. ((a))

    -1

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    -2

  4. ((d))

    -3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-1

49

46% of 250 is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    115

  2. ((b))

    103.5

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    92

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

115

50

What is the atomicity of Phosphorus?

  1. ((a))

    Tetra-atomic

  2. ((b))

    Mono-atomic

  3. ((c))

    Poly-atomic

  4. ((d))

    Di-atomic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tetra-atomic

Direction: The bar graph represents the favourite fruit of grade 4 students. Study the graph carefully and answer the following question.

51

Which fruit among the given below was chosen by the least students?

  1. ((a))

    Orange

  2. ((b))

    Apple

  3. ((c))

    Grapes

  4. ((d))

    Mango

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Orange

52

R+JM2$#QR?*O@7F3

Using the above sequence fill in the blank.

R#* : J?F ∷ $OJ : ______

  1. ((a))

    QF#

  2. ((b))

    #@3

  3. ((c))

    MOF

  4. ((d))

    QF*

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QF#

53

Select the option that depicts the correct mirror image for the given word (ignore the size).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

Metals can be given different shapes according to our needs because they possess the properties of:

  1. ((a))

    Ductility and conductivity

  2. ((b))

    Malleability and sonorosity

  3. ((c))

    Conductivity and sonorosity

  4. ((d))

    Malleability and ductility

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ductility and conductivity

55

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

Statements:

All dogs are cats.

All cats are bats.

Conclusions:

  1. All bats are cats.
  2. All dogs are bats.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 2 follows

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2 follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion 1 follows

  4. ((d))

    Either 1 or 2 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 2 follows

56

Assuming that the charge of an electron is 1.6 × 10-19 C, the number of electrons passing through a section of wire per second when the wire carries a current of 1 A is:

  1. ((a))

    1.6 × 10-19

  2. ((b))

    1.6 × 1019

  3. ((c))

    0.625 × 1017

  4. ((d))

    6.25 × 1018

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.6 × 10-19

57

If V is the brother of U, U is the sister of W and X is the husband of U, then W is V’s ______ .

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Brother-in-law or sister-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Brother or sister

  4. ((d))

    Uncle or aunty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

58

What is the value of 12 + 3(-2 × 3) - (18 ÷ 6) = ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    -9

  4. ((d))

    -5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

59

Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.

Statement:

All the central government employees went on strike due to non-implementation of 7th pay commission.

Course of Action:

  1. 7th pay commission should be implemented immediately.
  2. All the central government employees should be suspended.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only 2 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only 1 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

60

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

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

61

Which of the following plant tissues is capable of cell division?

  1. ((a))

    Meristem

  2. ((b))

    Xylem

  3. ((c))

    Parenchyma

  4. ((d))

    Sclerenchyma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meristem

62

One nanometer is:

  1. ((a))

    10-11 m

  2. ((b))

    10-10 m

  3. ((c))

    10-8 m

  4. ((d))

    10-9 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10-11 m

63

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

What is the weight of ten iron balls if each ball is of the same weight?

Statements:

  1. One-fourth of each ball’s weight is 5 kg.
  2. The total weight of three iron balls is 20 kg more than the total weight of two iron balls.
  1. ((a))

    Statement 1 and  2 alone is sufficient

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 alone is sufficient while statement 2 alone is insufficient

  3. ((c))

    Statement 2 alone is sufficient while statement 1 alone is insufficient

  4. ((d))

    Both statement 1 and 2 are sufficient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 1 and  2 alone is sufficient

64

John is 15 years younger than Jill. 12 years ago, Jill’s age was 1.5 times that of John. Jill is now ______ years old.

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    57

  4. ((d))

    42

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

65

Sound is a:

  1. ((a))

    Mechanical wave

  2. ((b))

    Tidal wave

  3. ((c))

    Electromagnetic wave

  4. ((d))

    Surface wave

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mechanical wave

66

Select the missing term based on the given related pair of letter clusters.

ABC : ZYX ∷ DEF : ______

  1. ((a))

    WVU

  2. ((b))

    VUW

  3. ((c))

    UVW

  4. ((d))

    WUV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WVU

67

Which state of India celebrates the 'Sangai Festival' in November?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Manipur

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

68

Which one of the following is the largest source of natural energy to humans?

  1. ((a))

    Earth

  2. ((b))

    Plants

  3. ((c))

    Sun

  4. ((d))

    Animals

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Earth

69

The average marks obtained by a group of 10 students were 20. One student left the group as a result of which the average of the remaining students rose to 21. But another student joined, as a result of which the average marks of the group dropped a bit and became 20.6. What were the average marks obtained by the student who left and the one who joined?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

70

Who is the newly appointed Foreign Secretary of India who took charge in early 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Vijay Keshav Gokhale

  2. ((b))

    Rajni Sekhri Sibal

  3. ((c))

    Usha Rani

  4. ((d))

    Nitin Kumar Yadav

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vijay Keshav Gokhale

71

Select the Answer Figure that will correctly fit in the blank space in the Problem Figure.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

72

The two roots of a quadratic equation are given as x = 1/2 and x = -1/3. The equation can be written as:

  1. ((a))

    (2x – 1)(3x + 1) = 0

  2. ((b))

    (2x + 1)(3x – 1) = 0

  3. ((c))

    (2x – 1)(3x – 1) = 0

  4. ((d))

    (2x + 1)(3x + 1) = 0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(2x – 1)(3x + 1) = 0

73

Two water-squash mixtures, the first with a water-to-squash ratio of 5: 1 and the latter with a ratio of 3: 1 are blended in the ratio 3: 2. What is the final water-squash ratio in the blend?

  1. ((a))

    5 : 3

  2. ((b))

    6 : 1

  3. ((c))

    4 : 1

  4. ((d))

    10 : 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 3

74

Aluminium oxide is ________ in nature.

  1. ((a))

    basic

  2. ((b))

    acidic

  3. ((c))

    neutral

  4. ((d))

    amphoteric

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

basic

75

What is the Centre of Curvature of a spherical mirror?

  1. ((a))

    It is the centre of a hollow sphere of which the spherical mirror is a part.

  2. ((b))

    It is a point from which the rays of light appear to be coming from on the principal axis of a convex mirror.

  3. ((c))

    It is the midpoint of a spherical mirror.

  4. ((d))

    It is the point on the principal axis through which rays of light parallel to the principal axis pass after reflection.

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Answer: ((a))

It is the centre of a hollow sphere of which the spherical mirror is a part.

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