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RRB ALP CBT I 20 Aug 2018 Shift 1 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

The volume of a right circular cone, whose radius of the base is half of its altitude, and the volume of a hemisphere are equal. The ratio of the radius of the cone to the radius of the hemisphere is:

  1. ((a))

    2 : 1

  2. ((b))

    1 : 1

  3. ((c))

    ∛2 : 1

  4. ((d))

    √2 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 : 1

2

Select the figure which does NOT belong to the group.

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

3

Common salt (NaCl) is made up of:

  1. ((a))

    a strong acid and a weak base

  2. ((b))

    a weak acid and a weak base

  3. ((c))

    a weak acid and a strong base

  4. ((d))

    a strong acid and a strong base

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a strong acid and a weak base

4

The human body works within the pH range of:

  1. ((a))

    6.0 to 7.0

  2. ((b))

    6.0 to 6.8

  3. ((c))

    7.0 to 7.8

  4. ((d))

    7.0 to 8.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.0 to 7.0

5

A ball, thrown vertically upward, rises to a height of 80 m and returns to its original position. The magnitude of its displacement after 7 s of motion will be _______. (take g = 10m/s2)

  1. ((a))

    35 m

  2. ((b))

    125 m

  3. ((c))

    45 m

  4. ((d))

    25 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35 m

6

A school always has a

  1. ((a))

    Headmaster

  2. ((b))

    Teacher

  3. ((c))

    Building

  4. ((d))

    Library

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Headmaster

7

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

BFK : IMR ∷ DGP : ______

  1. ((a))

    KNZ

  2. ((b))

    KNW

  3. ((c))

    WNK

  4. ((d))

    KWN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KNZ

8

If x2 + ax + b, when divided by x - 3, leaves a remainder of 22 and x2 + bx + a, when divided by x - 3, leaves a remainder of 24, then a + b = ?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    23

  3. ((c))

    -7

  4. ((d))

    -23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

9

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

Argument:

All the faculty members are instructed to reach the college by 9.00 A.M every day.

Assumptions:

  1. Some faculty members do not come on time.
  2. Faculty members will follow all the instructions in the notice.
  1. ((a))

    Only assumption 1 implicit.

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit.

  4. ((d))

    Only assumption 2 implicit.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only assumption 1 implicit.

10

The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. Six years ago, father’s age was five times the age of the son. After 6 years, son’s age will be:

  1. ((a))

    19 years

  2. ((b))

    20 years

  3. ((c))

    15 years

  4. ((d))

    21 years

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Answer: ((a))

19 years

11

The Prime Minister of India unveiled a 112-feet bust of ‘Lord Shiva in an Adiyogi pose’ at the Isha Yoga center in 2017. In which city is this statue located?

  1. ((a))

    Kedarnath

  2. ((b))

    Varanasi

  3. ((c))

    Amaranth

  4. ((d))

    Coimbatore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kedarnath

12

The mean score in a test of 12 boys in a class was 16 while the overall mean of 30 students in the class was 18.1. What was the mean score of the girls?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    2.5

  3. ((c))

    19.5

  4. ((d))

    19.8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

13

Who is the author of the autobiographical work ‘On My Terms: From the Grassroots to the Corridors of Power’?

  1. ((a))

    Sharad Pawar

  2. ((b))

    Manmohan Singh

  3. ((c))

    Lalu Prasad Yadav

  4. ((d))

    Amit Shah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sharad Pawar

14

Which one of the following oxides of Nitrogen is also known as Laughing Gas?

  1. ((a))

    NO2

  2. ((b))

    N2 O5

  3. ((c))

    NO

  4. ((d))

    N2O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NO2

15

Consider the following statement and select the best option. 

Gold is more expensive than silver.

  1. ((a))

    Never

  2. ((b))

    Often

  3. ((c))

    Always

  4. ((d))

    Sometimes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Never

16

Who is the current chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)?

  1. ((a))

    Najma Heptulla

  2. ((b))

    Anil Sahasrabudhe

  3. ((c))

    Srikant Datar

  4. ((d))

    Pritam Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Najma Heptulla

17

How many triangles are present in the below figure?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

18

Involuntary actions in human beings such as blood pressure, salivation and vomiting are controlled by the:

  1. ((a))

    Pons

  2. ((b))

    Hypothalamus

  3. ((c))

    Medulla

  4. ((d))

    Spinal cord

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pons

19

What is the fraction which when subtracted from 1/2 gives 2/3?

  1. ((a))

    1/3

  2. ((b))

    1/6

  3. ((c))

    -1/3

  4. ((d))

    -1/6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1/3

20

India implemented the GST (Goods and Service Tax) from which month of 2017?

  1. ((a))

    January

  2. ((b))

    March

  3. ((c))

    September

  4. ((d))

    July

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

January

21

If x2 + kx + k = 0 has two distinct real solutions, then the value of k will satisfy:

  1. ((a))

    k < 0 or k > 4

  2. ((b))

    0 < k < 4

  3. ((c))

    k < 0 only

  4. ((d))

    k > 4 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

k < 0 or k > 4

22

In how many test matches did Ravichandran Ashwin achieve the feat of becoming the fastest player in the world (in terms of numbers of matches) to get 300 wickets in test cricket in November 2017?

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    56

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

23

Which country hosted the FIFA Under 17 (U-17) World Cup in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Spain

  2. ((b))

    Brazil

  3. ((c))

    England

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spain

24

Kaushik bought a toy for Rs. 160 and sold it for Rs. 180. The rate of profit was _______%

  1. ((a))

    15.25

  2. ((b))

    17.5

  3. ((c))

    12.5

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15.25

25

Select the option that correctly fits in the blank space in the given figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

Which of the following elements has a total of 3 shells with 8 electrons in the last orbit?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    Al

  3. ((c))

    Ar

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

27

From the given four figures choose the correct mirror image for the Problem Figure when the mirror is on AB line.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

28

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

3, 8, 13, 18, ?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    23

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

29

How many such letters are there in the below arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and NOT immediately followed by a letter?

Q @ A 3 R I 4 * 6 T 4 & 4 O 2 ^ $ W S

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

30

The tenth element in the Newland’s periodic classification resembles the:

  1. ((a))

    First

  2. ((b))

    Fourth

  3. ((c))

    Ninth

  4. ((d))

    Third

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

First

31

Which of the following is one of the saltiest lakes in the world?

  1. ((a))

    Caspian sea

  2. ((b))

    Dead sea

  3. ((c))

    Aral Sea

  4. ((d))

    Red sea

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Caspian sea

32

If two Coulomb of charge flows through any cross-section of a conductor in one second, what will be the current flowing through it?

  1. ((a))

    12;\frac{1}{2};Ampere

  2. ((b))

    2 Amperes

  3. ((c))

    14;\frac{1}{4};Ampere

  4. ((d))

    1 Ampere

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12;\frac{1}{2};Ampere

33

________ are the carriers of heredity material.

  1. ((a))

    Germ cells

  2. ((b))

    Genetics

  3. ((c))

    Gametes

  4. ((d))

    Genes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Germ cells

34

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

Statements:

  1. Some tables are books.
  2. All books are chairs.

Conclusions:

  1. Some books are tables.
  2. Some chairs are books.
  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.

35

For how many positive integers ‘n’, n3 - 8n2 + 20n - 13 is a prime number?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

36

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

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

37

Select the number missing from the given series.

15, 20, 18, 23, ?, 26, 24

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

38

10 people can build a wall in 12 days. Six people, each only half as efficient as those in the first group, will be able to complete 3/5 of such a wall in:

  1. ((a))

    24 days

  2. ((b))

    25 days

  3. ((c))

    20 days

  4. ((d))

    18 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 days

39

Select the image that will correctly fit in the blank space of the following figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

An element with an atomic number of ______ will form a basic oxide.

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

41

A compressed spring possesses more energy than spring of normal length because the compressed spring has:

  1. ((a))

    Potential energy

  2. ((b))

    Heat energy

  3. ((c))

    Chemical energy

  4. ((d))

    Kinetic energy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Potential energy

42

The reproductive parts of a flower are:

  1. ((a))

    Calyx and corolla

  2. ((b))

    Corolla and stamens

  3. ((c))

    Stamens and carpels

  4. ((d))

    Calyx and carpels

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calyx and corolla

43

Which Indian city was gifted by the Portuguese as dowry to Charles II, the king of England, when he got married to the sister of the King of Portugal in 1662?

  1. ((a))

    Daman

  2. ((b))

    Cochin

  3. ((c))

    Goa

  4. ((d))

    Mumbai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daman

44

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

Statements:

All carpenters are workers. All workers are hardworking.

Conclusions:

  1. All the hardworking people are workers.
  2. All the carpenters are hardworking.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions 2 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions 1 and 2 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 1 follows.

45

Solve the following:

2550 - [510 - {270 - (90 - 80 + 70)}]

  1. ((a))

    2220

  2. ((b))

    2230

  3. ((c))

    2240

  4. ((d))

    2210

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2220

46

In which of the following activities is work NOT done?

  1. ((a))

    Ashwin is walking

  2. ((b))

    Ashwin is climbing a bus

  3. ((c))

    Ashwin is running

  4. ((d))

    Ashwin is standing on the platform

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ashwin is walking

47

Which of the following is NOT the use of a concave mirror?

  1. ((a))

    In headlights

  2. ((b))

    As shaving mirrors

  3. ((c))

    In torches

  4. ((d))

    As rear view mirrors

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In headlights

48

The diameter of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror is called a/an ________.

  1. ((a))

    Focus

  2. ((b))

    Aperture

  3. ((c))

    Principal axis

  4. ((d))

    Pole

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Focus

49

Which of the following is a prime number?

  1. ((a))

    1147

  2. ((b))

    889

  3. ((c))

    997

  4. ((d))

    899

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1147

50

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

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

51

From a solid cube of side 7 cm, a conical cavity of height 7 cm and radius 3 cm is hollowed out. Find the volume of remaining solid.

  1. ((a))

    277 cm3

  2. ((b))

    272 cm3

  3. ((c))

    270 cm3

  4. ((d))

    300 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

277 cm3

52

Which of the following is used in making perfumes as well as flavoring agents?

  1. ((a))

    Esters

  2. ((b))

    Ethanol

  3. ((c))

    Methanol

  4. ((d))

    Ethanoic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Esters

53

Who designed the world’s lighted satellite ‘Kalamsat’, which NASA launched and set a new world record?

  1. ((a))

    Riyaz sharook

  2. ((b))

    Shawna Pandya

  3. ((c))

    Madhav Dhekane

  4. ((d))

    Rifath Sharook

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Riyaz sharook

54

Decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the information given in the statement.

Statements:

During the rainy season many train accidents occur in hilly regions due to landslides.

Conclusions:

  1. Trains should not run during the rainy season.
  2. More precautions should be taken by the government to avoid landslides.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 2 follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 1 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 2 follows

55

According to the given Venn diagram, the total number of students who play cricket as well as Kabaddi but not football is ______.

  1. ((a))

    T

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T

56

Yayati sold an item at a loss of 13%, If he had sold it for Rs. 49 more, he would have made a profit of 22%. What should be the selling price of the item to gain a profit of 30%?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 187.75

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 190

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 182

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 192.30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 187.75

57

A mini-van crosses two people walking at the speed of 4.8 km/h and 6 km/h in the same direction as that in which the mini-van is heading in 4.5 s and 9 s, respectively. What is the length of the mini-van?

  1. ((a))

    3.5 m

  2. ((b))

    4 m

  3. ((c))

    2 m

  4. ((d))

    3 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.5 m

58

Consider a hypothetical planet whose mass and radius are both half that of Earth. If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Earth, the acceleration due to gravity on the planet will be:

  1. ((a))

    g

  2. ((b))

    g/2

  3. ((c))

    2g

  4. ((d))

    g/4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

g

59

The square root of 4096 is:

  1. ((a))

    68

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    74

  4. ((d))

    56

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68

60

A number was divided in the ratio 3 : 2. When 8 was added to each, the ratio changed to 7 : 5. The greater of the two numbers was:

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    69

  4. ((d))

    42

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

61

The _________ has abundant white fibres.

  1. ((a))

    cartilage

  2. ((b))

    bone

  3. ((c))

    tendon

  4. ((d))

    ligament

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cartilage

62

The median of the numbers 3, 1, 1, 5, 2 and 7 is:

  1. ((a))

    3.5

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.5

63

An element has an atomic number of N. The number of protons in the nucleus of its atom is:

  1. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    W + N

  3. ((c))

    W

  4. ((d))

    W – N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N

64

Saathi deposited Rs. 825 in a bank that promised 8% simple interest per annum. If Saathi kept the money with the bank for 5 years, she will earn an interest of:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 330

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 480

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 290

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 280

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 330

65

Choose the correct figure which will replace the question mark.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

66

The SI unit of electric current is _________.

  1. ((a))

    Milliampere

  2. ((b))

    Ampere

  3. ((c))

    Microampere

  4. ((d))

    Volt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Milliampere

67

Facing East, X turns 150° clockwise and 105° anti-clockwise. Which direction is X facing now?

  1. ((a))

    South-West

  2. ((b))

    North-West

  3. ((c))

    South-East

  4. ((d))

    North-East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South-West

68

A box is termed as eraser, an eraser is termed as pen, a pen is termed as stick, and a stick is termed as plant. Then in the exam a student will write with________.

  1. ((a))

    Eraser

  2. ((b))

    Stick

  3. ((c))

    Plant

  4. ((d))

    Pen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eraser

69

Which Indian Chief Minister won the 2017 Outlook Speakout Award?

  1. ((a))

    Devendra Fadnavis

  2. ((b))

    Nitish Kumar

  3. ((c))

    Mamata Banerjee

  4. ((d))

    Naveen Patnaik

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Devendra Fadnavis

70

Monika’s father was 38 years of age when she was born while her mother was 36 years old when her brother four years younger to her was born. What is the difference between the ages of her parents?

  1. ((a))

    6 years

  2. ((b))

    4 years

  3. ((c))

    2 years

  4. ((d))

    3 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 years

Direction: Study the table given below and answer the following question.

YearItems of expenditure
SalaryFoodMedicineTax
2001Rs. 1,500Rs. 200Rs. 500Rs. 100
2002Rs. 2,600Rs. 500Rs. 600Rs. 200
2003Rs. 3,200Rs. 300Rs. 700Rs. 150
2004Rs. 4,100Rs. 250Rs. 650Rs. 125
2005Rs. 5,000Rs. 200Rs. 800Rs. 150
2006Rs. 5,200Rs. 100Rs. 750Rs. 175
71

The average expenditure per year during the period 2001-2006 is _____ (round off the nearest integer).

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,075

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,032

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,035

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,034

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,075

72

The LCM of 15, 18 and 24 is:

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    540

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    360

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

73

Which of the following is the prime number series from 1 to 20?

  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19

  2. ((b))

    2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19

  3. ((c))

    3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19

Direction: A bar graph given below shows the sales of Bike of difference colour. Study the graph carefully and answer the following question.

74

If the total number of bikes sold in 2009 was 50000, then by what number was the sales of white bikes less than that of yellow and red bikes put together?

  1. ((a))

    2,500

  2. ((b))

    10,000

  3. ((c))

    3,000

  4. ((d))

    5,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,500

75

Read the given question and decide which of the following arguments is (are) strong.

Question: Are the best things in life free?

Argument 1: Life gives us so many opportunities for free and yet most of us waste it.

Argument 2: Smiles, friends, family, good talks, good sleep and happy memories are all free.

  1. ((a))

    Only argument 2 is strong.

  2. ((b))

    Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong.

  3. ((c))

    Only argument 1 is strong.

  4. ((d))

    Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only argument 2 is strong.

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