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RRB ALP CBT I 21 Aug, 2018 Shift 3 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

75 questions · 60 minutes · with answers · free

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Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

What day would it be on 1 September 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Tuesday

  2. ((b))

    Thursday

  3. ((c))

    Wednesday

  4. ((d))

    Monday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tuesday

2

Amit and Ritu are a couple. Mrinal and Shonal are brothers. Mrinal is the brother of Ritu.

How is Shonal related to Amit?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Uncle

  3. ((c))

    Brother-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Cousin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother

3

If;a2+1a2=3,;then;a3+1a3=?{\rm{If}};{a^2} + \frac{1}{{{a^2}}} = 3,;{\rm{then}};{a^3} + \frac{1}{{{a^3}}} = ?

  1. ((a))

    2√3

  2. ((b))

    2√5

  3. ((c))

    3√3

  4. ((d))

    3√5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2√3

4

An object, starting from rest, moves with constant acceleration of 4 m/s2. After 8 s, its speed is:

  1. ((a))

    8 m/s

  2. ((b))

    32 m/s

  3. ((c))

    4 m/s

  4. ((d))

    16 m/s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 m/s

5

If three group could be formed using the given figures only once, these group would be _____.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

6

A can work twice as fast as B. A and C together can work thrice as fast as B. If A, B and C complete a job in 30 days working together, in how many days can each of them complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    60, 120, 120

  2. ((b))

    50, 100, 120

  3. ((c))

    60, 100, 80

  4. ((d))

    40, 80, 100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60, 120, 120

7

3/5 + 3/7 = ?

  1. ((a))

    11351\frac{1}{{35}}

  2. ((b))

    6/35

  3. ((c))

    9/35

  4. ((d))

    6/12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11351\frac{1}{{35}}

8

A source maintains a current I in a resistor of resistance R. If V is the potential difference across the resistor, the electrical energy dissipated in the resistor in time t is given by _____.

  1. ((a))

    V2

  2. ((b))

    IR3t

  3. ((c))

    VIt

  4. ((d))

    VI2t

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

V2

9

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

An element attains stability when it achieves ________ state.

  1. ((a))

    an only-duplet

  2. ((b))

    a duplet or octet

  3. ((c))

    an only-octet

  4. ((d))

    a heptane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

an only-duplet

10

Select the odd figure in the given series.

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    b

  3. ((c))

    c

  4. ((d))

    d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

11

If the electronic configuration of element A’ and B’ are 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s1 and 1s2,2s22p6,3s2, 3p4 respectively, then the formula of the compound formed by the combination of these elements will be:

  1. ((a))

    AB3

  2. ((b))

    A2B

  3. ((c))

    AB

  4. ((d))

    AB2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AB3

12

Which of the following is not a hormone found in animals?

  1. ((a))

    Insulin

  2. ((b))

    Auxins

  3. ((c))

    Adrenaline

  4. ((d))

    Thyroxin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Insulin

13

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumption/s is/are implicit.

Statement:

Serials/soaps are a reason for developing negative tendencies in women.

Assumptions:

I: Newspapers highlight the negative aspects first and then, the positive aspects.

II: The attention given to the negative aspects is much higher than that given to the positive aspects.

  1. ((a))

    Both assumptions I and II are implicit

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption II is implicit

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption I is implicit

  4. ((d))

    None of the assumptions are implicit.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both assumptions I and II are implicit

14

A sump is filled by three tankers with uniform flow. The first two tankers operating simultaneously fill the sump in the same time during which the sump is filled by the third tanker alone. The second tanker fills the sump 5 hours faster than the first tanker and 4 hours slower than the third tanker. The time required by the first tanker is:

  1. ((a))

    10 hours

  2. ((b))

    15 hours

  3. ((c))

    16 hours

  4. ((d))

    9 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 hours

15

The 2016 black comedy crime thriller `Udta Punjab' is loosely based on which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Partition problems in Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Drug abuse in Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Wheat harvest in Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Child labour in Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Partition problems in Punjab

16

A shopkeeper allows a discount of 20% to his customers and still gains 25%. Find the Marked price of an article which costs Rs.600 to the shopkeeper.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 937.50

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 930

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 937

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 937.50

17

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

Does the children's ability to grasp ideas in school depend on their intelligence?

Statements:

  1. Intelligence is unaffected by bad teaching.
  2. Poor children do not perform well in the school.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 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 1 and 2 are sufficient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient.

18

Who wrote the book ‘Immortal India’ published in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Chetan Bhagat

  2. ((b))

    Amish Tripathi

  3. ((c))

    Aravind Adiga

  4. ((d))

    Vikram Seth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chetan Bhagat

19

Which city in Australia is hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games?

  1. ((a))

    Adelaide

  2. ((b))

    Gold Coast

  3. ((c))

    Hobart

  4. ((d))

    Perth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adelaide

20

Which of the following is NOT a property of bases?

  1. ((a))

    They have bitter taste

  2. ((b))

    They turn blue litmus red

  3. ((c))

    They react with acids and neutralise them

  4. ((d))

    They turn red litmus blue

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They have bitter taste

21

Surbhi invested Rs. 6000 for 5 months and Urba invested Rs. 5000 for 6 months in a venture. Find the ratio in which they will share the profits.

  1. ((a))

    5 : 6

  2. ((b))

    6 : 5

  3. ((c))

    36 : 25

  4. ((d))

    1 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 6

22

Facing South, X turns 225° clockwise and then 90° anti-clockwise. What direction is X facing now?

  1. ((a))

    South-West

  2. ((b))

    North-East

  3. ((c))

    North-West

  4. ((d))

    South-East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South-West

23

If three group could be formed using the given figures only, these groups would be ________.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

24

Who is the current (as of February 2018) Deputy Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    V Satyabhama

  2. ((b))

    M Thambidurai

  3. ((c))

    Anbumani Ramadoss

  4. ((d))

    K Parasuraman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

V Satyabhama

25

Read the following question and decide which of the given statements is/are sufficient.

In a class of 51 students, how many girls scored above 80% in Maths?

Statements:

  1. Exactly four boys scored above 80% in Maths.
  2. One-third of the class scored above 80% in Maths.
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Either 1 or 2 is sufficient to answer the question.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

26

Which team won the 2017 Santosh Trophy, the final of which was held in Bambolim, Goa.

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Services

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Goa

27

Type 1 workers are 2.5 times efficient than Type 2 workers. Twelve Type 1 workers can complete a task in 10 days. How many days would be taken 4 Type 1 and 15 Type 2 workers to do the same work?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

Direction: Study the Bar graph carefully and answer the following question

28

If the total number of bikes sold in 2009 was 6000, then according to the given data, bikes of which colour were sold equally?

  1. ((a))

    Yellow and green put together and golden

  2. ((b))

    Silver and green put together and golden

  3. ((c))

    Brown and black put together and green

  4. ((d))

    Blue and green put together and golden

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yellow and green put together and golden

29

Which American of Indian descent has recently been appointed as the President of the US-Indian Business Council?

  1. ((a))

    Nina Davuluri

  2. ((b))

    Asim Ghosh

  3. ((c))

    Prith Banerjee

  4. ((d))

    Nisha Desai Biswal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nina Davuluri

30

The LCM of the three numbers 45, 30 and 35 is:

  1. ((a))

    420

  2. ((b))

    840

  3. ((c))

    630

  4. ((d))

    180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

420

31

Use each of the following figures only once to form three group. The three groups Thus, formed are:

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

32

Which type of reaction occurs when carbon burns in oxygen to give carbon dioxide?

  1. ((a))

    Addition reaction

  2. ((b))

    Combustion reaction

  3. ((c))

    Decomposition reaction

  4. ((d))

    Substitution reaction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Addition reaction

33

I, L, O, R, ?

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

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    W

  3. ((c))

    V

  4. ((d))

    X

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U

34

The area of a rhombus is 24 m2 and the length of one of its diagonals is 8 m. The length of each side of the rhombus will be:

  1. ((a))

    10 m

  2. ((b))

    5 m

  3. ((c))

    4 m

  4. ((d))

    6 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 m

35

Which of the following numbers is composite?

  1. ((a))

    67

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    57

  4. ((d))

    47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

67

36

The Magdalena River is one of the largest River’s basins of South America. Through which country does it flow?

  1. ((a))

    Brazil

  2. ((b))

    Argentina

  3. ((c))

    Chile

  4. ((d))

    Columbia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brazil

37

Which of the following is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of vegetable oil?

  1. ((a))

    Pb

  2. ((b))

    Ni

  3. ((c))

    H2

  4. ((d))

    He

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pb

Direction: The pie chart represents the annual yield in tons of a certain place. Study the chart carefully and answer the following question.

38

If the yield of sugar is 6000 tons then the yield of wheat will be _____ tons.

  1. ((a))

    7000

  2. ((b))

    7200

  3. ((c))

    7500

  4. ((d))

    6800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7000

39

BR4AQ16HI

The mirror image of the above figure is

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

A natural number, when divided by 5, 6, 7 or 8, leaves a reminder of 4 in each case. What is the smallest of all such numbers?

  1. ((a))

    1264

  2. ((b))

    844

  3. ((c))

    424

  4. ((d))

    214

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1264

41

Who first discovered that every eighth element had properties similar to that of the first?

  1. ((a))

    Newlands

  2. ((b))

    Dobereiner

  3. ((c))

    Moseley

  4. ((d))

    Mendeleev

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Newlands

42

Which of the following is the largest group of animals?

  1. ((a))

    Nematoda

  2. ((b))

    Arthropoda

  3. ((c))

    Mollusca

  4. ((d))

    Porifera

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nematoda

43

If the equations 6x – 5y + 11 = 0 and 15x + ky – 9 = 0 have no solution, then the value of k is:

  1. ((a))

    -12.5

  2. ((b))

    12.5

  3. ((c))

    -18

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-12.5

44

sin4A - cos4A = 1, then A/2, in degree, is (0 < A ≤ 90°) -

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60

45

Burning Magnesium ribbon produce white ash, which dissolves in water to form _____.

  1. ((a))

    Magnesium Hydroxide

  2. ((b))

    Magnesium Oxide

  3. ((c))

    Magnesium Halides

  4. ((d))

    Magnesium Sulphate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Magnesium Hydroxide

46

Select the related word from the alternatives.

Nation : History : : Man : _____ ?

  1. ((a))

    Film

  2. ((b))

    Geography

  3. ((c))

    Novel

  4. ((d))

    Biography

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Film

47

A 5 kg object is raised through a height of 4 m. The Work done by the force of gravity acting on the object is (take g = 10 m/s2):

  1. ((a))

    200 J

  2. ((b))

    –200 J

  3. ((c))

    20 J

  4. ((d))

    -20 J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 J

48

The group of crop plants that are vegetative propagated is:

  1. ((a))

    sugarcane, potato and banana

  2. ((b))

    potato, papaya and banana

  3. ((c))

    onion, coriander and lime

  4. ((d))

    groundnut, drumstick and cashew nut

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sugarcane, potato and banana

49

India became the first country to partner with which global company on Disaster Response Management?

  1. ((a))

    Microsoft

  2. ((b))

    Facebook

  3. ((c))

    Twitter

  4. ((d))

    Google

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Microsoft

50

If one needs to score 34% to pass a test, the pass marks out of 40 would be:

  1. ((a))

    13.2

  2. ((b))

    14.6

  3. ((c))

    14.2

  4. ((d))

    13.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13.2

51

U, O, I, ?, A

Select the letter missing from the following series.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    Q

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

52

An echo is returned in 3 s. What is the distance of the reflecting surface from the source, considering the speed of sound as 342 ms-1?

  1. ((a))

    644 m

  2. ((b))

    171 m

  3. ((c))

    342 m

  4. ((d))

    513 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

644 m

53

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

Question: Should CBSE introduce the retention system till Class 10?

Argument 1: Yes, as the foundations laid in lower classes are important for higher education.

Argument 2: No, it is boring for a student to repeat the same class again.

  1. ((a))

    Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong

  2. ((b))

    Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong

  3. ((c))

    Only argument 1 is strong.

  4. ((d))

    Only argument 2 is strong.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong

54

What is the standard room temperature in Kelvin?

  1. ((a))

    300 K

  2. ((b))

    372 K

  3. ((c))

    198 K

  4. ((d))

    273 K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300 K

55

Select the figure which does NOT belong to the group.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

56

In the following Venn diagram which letters represent those who play Cricket and Kabaddi and which letter represents who plays all three games?

  1. ((a))

    S + V

  2. ((b))

    S + R

  3. ((c))

    S + Q

  4. ((d))

    S + T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S + V

57

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

Statements:

All the helicopters are carriers. Some bikes are carriers.

Conclusion:

  1. All the helicopters are bikes.
  2. Some bikes are helicopters.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 1 follows.

58

The sum of the lengths of the edges of a cube is equal to 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))

    9 units

  2. ((b))

    27 units

  3. ((c))

    12 units

  4. ((d))

    30 units

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 units

59

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

Statement:

China is a communist country.

Conclusions:

  1. No country in the world has a communist rule.
  2. Many other countries in the world have a communist rule.
  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2 follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion 2 follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 1 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2 follows

60

If V/I is a constant, it is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    Resistance

  2. ((b))

    Coulomb

  3. ((c))

    Current

  4. ((d))

    Potential difference

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Resistance

61

The number of diagonals in a decagon is:

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

62

Work done by an object on the application of a force would be zero if the displacement of the object is:

  1. ((a))

    positive

  2. ((b))

    neutral

  3. ((c))

    zero

  4. ((d))

    negative

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

positive

63

25 divided by 1/5 = ?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    125

  4. ((d))

    1/125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

64

Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India who took charge in January 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Subramanian Swamy

  2. ((b))

    Om Prakash Rawat

  3. ((c))

    Raghuram Rajan

  4. ((d))

    Ranjit Kumar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Subramanian Swamy

65

The primitive atmosphere was reducing because:

  1. ((a))

    Hydrogen atoms were few

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen atoms were more

  3. ((c))

    Oxygen atoms were more

  4. ((d))

    Hydrogen atoms were active and in a greater number

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydrogen atoms were few

66

Vasco-da-Gama became the first European to reach India via the sea route in _____.

  1. ((a))

    1499

  2. ((b))

    1498

  3. ((c))

    1489

  4. ((d))

    1488

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1499

67

4 + (1/6) [{-10 × (25 – 13 – 3)} ÷ (-5)] = ?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

68

Echoes may be heard more than once due to successive or multiple ________.

  1. ((a))

    Diffractions

  2. ((b))

    Refractions

  3. ((c))

    Rarefactions

  4. ((d))

    Reflections

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Diffractions

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

69

What is the total number of students in the class?

  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    52

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

70

Choose the correct alternative which will complete the following series:

21, 55, 19, 45, 17, 35, ?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

71

Consider a planet whose mass and radius are both twice the mass and radius of Earth. The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet is n times that on Earth. The value of n is:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    12\frac{1}{2}

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

72

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

Statement:

No dog is a cat. Some cats are rats. All rats are pigs.

Conclusions:

  1. All dogs are rats.
  2. All pigs are rats.
  3. Some pigs are cats.
  4. No pig is a dog.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 1 and 2 follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 3 follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion 1 and 3 follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 4 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 1 and 2 follows

73

Select the missing term based on the given related pair.

  1. ((a))

    Aunty

  2. ((b))

    Woman

  3. ((c))

    Girl

  4. ((d))

    Uncle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aunty

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The ratio of the number of marbles that Pulak and Menaja had was 5 : 9 while the ratio of the number of marbles that Jairam and Menaja had was 7 : 18. What is the ratio of the number of marbles that Pulak and Jairam had?

  1. ((a))

    5 : 7

  2. ((b))

    7 : 5

  3. ((c))

    2 : 3

  4. ((d))

    10 : 7

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Answer: ((a))

5 : 7

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Select the figure which does NOT belong to the group:

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    B

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Answer: ((a))

A

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