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RRB ALP CBT I 9 Aug 2018 Shift 2 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

Which of the fractions given below, when added to 5/8, give 1?

  1. ((a))

    6/24 

  2. ((b))

    5/2

  3. ((c))

    6/16

  4. ((d))

    6/3

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Answer: ((a))

6/24 

2

Choose the correct mirror image of the Problem figure if the mirror if placed to the right of the figure.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

3

Elements A, B and C occur as Dobereiner’s triads. If the atomic mass of A is 40 and that of C is 137, what will be the atomic mass of B?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    88

  4. ((d))

    74

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Answer: ((a))

35

4

There are 361 saplings of Mango and Neem in a garden. The ratio of the number of Mango saplings to that of Neem saplings is 8 : 11. How many Neem saplings are there in the garden?

  1. ((a))

    209

  2. ((b))

    152

  3. ((c))

    171

  4. ((d))

    57

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Answer: ((a))

209

5

A sum of money was invested at the rate of 7.5% simple interest per annuum for 4 years. If the investments were for 5 years, the interest earned would have been Rs. 375 more. What was the initial sum invested?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 5,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3,750

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4,750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4,500

6

A body of 4.0 kg is lying at rest. Under the action of a constant force, it gains a speed of 5 m/s. The work done by the force will be _______.

  1. ((a))

    40J

  2. ((b))

    50J

  3. ((c))

    30J

  4. ((d))

    60J

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Answer: ((a))

40J

7

Two pipes, when working one at a time, can fill a cistern in 3 hours and 4 hours, respectively while a third pipe can drain the cistern empty in 8 hours. All the three pipes were opened together when the cistern was 1/12 full. How long did it take for the cistern to be completely full?

  1. ((a))

    2 hours

  2. ((b))

    1 hour 45 minutes

  3. ((c))

    2 hour 11 minutes

  4. ((d))

    2 hour 10 minutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 hours

8

The below figure is embedded in one of the answer figures. Choose the correct figure containing the below figure.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

9

Odisha often faces natural disasters due to _______.

  1. ((a))

    Earthquakes

  2. ((b))

    Cyclones

  3. ((c))

    Rainfall

  4. ((d))

    Drizzle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Earthquakes

10

Who among the following laid the foundation of chemical science by establishing two important laws of chemical combination?

  1. ((a))

    Ernest Rutherford

  2. ((b))

    Democritus

  3. ((c))

    Joseph L. Proust

  4. ((d))

    Antoine L. Lavoisier

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ernest Rutherford

11

If 3x2 + ax + 4 is perfectly divisible by x – 5, then the value of a is:

  1. ((a))

    -12

  2. ((b))

    -5

  3. ((c))

    -15.8

  4. ((d))

    -15.6

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Answer: ((a))

-12

12

The following figure is embedded in one of the four Answer figures. Which figure contains the Problem figure?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

13

Solve the following: -1/4 × {-45 – (-96) ÷ (-32)} = ?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    10.5

  3. ((c))

    -12

  4. ((d))

    -10.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

14

If you look into a mirror and find that the image (your reflexion) is smaller than you, then the type of the mirror is:

  1. ((a))

    Plano-concave mirror

  2. ((b))

    Concave mirror

  3. ((c))

    Plane mirror

  4. ((d))

    Convex mirror

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Answer: ((a))

Plano-concave mirror

15

In a computer game, a builder can build a wall in ten hours while a destroyer can demolish such a wall completely in fourteen hours. Both the builder and the destroyer were initially set to work together on the ground level, but, after 7 hours, the destroyer was taken out. What was the total time (in hours) taken to build the wall?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    35

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Answer: ((a))

15

16

To draw a pair of tangents to a circle which are inclined to each other at an angle of 75°, it is required to draw tangents at the end points of those two radii of the circle, the angle between whom is

  1. ((a))

    65°

  2. ((b))

    75°

  3. ((c))

    95°

  4. ((d))

    105°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65°

17

If cot4θ + cot2θ = 3, then cosec4θ – cosec2θ = ?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

18

‘Madhya Pradesh’ is related to ‘Diamond’ in the same way as ‘Karnataka’ is related to _______.

  1. ((a))

    Silver

  2. ((b))

    Platinum

  3. ((c))

    Gold

  4. ((d))

    Copper

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Silver

19

The given data shows the registration of bikes and total vehicles (in thousands) for 6 months in 2017 in City X.

Note: In the chart, the first number represents bikes and the second number represents total vehicles.

Based on the given data, the increase in the registration of vehicles other than bikes in April 2017 in comparison of Jan 2017 is  _______.

  1. ((a))

    8000

  2. ((b))

    8050

  3. ((c))

    9500

  4. ((d))

    9000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8000

20

If a + b + c = 0, then (a3 + b3 + c3)2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    3a2b2c2

  2. ((b))

    9a2b2c2

  3. ((c))

    9abc

  4. ((d))

    27abc

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3a2b2c2

21

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

Argument:

Public smoking is an offence under the law.

Assumption:

  1. Smoking is injurious to the health of the person who smoke.
  2. Smoke is injurious even to others health in the public places.
  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit

  4. ((d))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit

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Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2 are implicit

22

Choose the correct alternative which will complete the series.

ACT, EGG, INK, ______

  1. ((a))

    BYE

  2. ((b))

    OLD

  3. ((c))

    FUN

  4. ((d))

    DIP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BYE

23

Which state government has made yoga guru Ramdev Baba as the brand ambassador of Yoga and Ayurveda?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

24

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

Statements:

People think that paying tax to government is a burden and waste. Hence, they avoid paying tax or don’t pay tax promptly.

Conclusions:

  1. Government should create awareness among the people that paying tax helps to build nation.
  2. Tax should be increased so that more money is collected.
  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2 follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2 follow.

25

The main cause of rancidity in foods is the ______ of fats and oils.

  1. ((a))

    Hydrolysis

  2. ((b))

    Oxidation

  3. ((c))

    Clarification

  4. ((d))

    Reduction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydrolysis

26

Which of the answer figures is the correct water image for the given problem figure?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

27

Mr. X starts from point ‘A’ travels 80 km towards west, takes a left turn, travels 50 km and reaches point ‘B’. What is the shortest distance between points ‘A’ and ‘B’?

  1. ((a))

    109310\sqrt {93}

  2. ((b))

    103910\sqrt {39}

  3. ((c))

    109810\sqrt {98}

  4. ((d))

    108910\sqrt {89}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

109310\sqrt {93}

28

The mean height of 25 boys in a class is 150 cm, and the mean height of 35 girls in the same class is 145 cm. The combined mean height of 60 students in the class is ______ cm (approximately).

  1. ((a))

    143

  2. ((b))

    145

  3. ((c))

    146

  4. ((d))

    147

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

143

29

Which of the following serves as a nutritive tissue for the growing embryo?

  1. ((a))

    Ovule

  2. ((b))

    Ovary

  3. ((c))

    Endosperm

  4. ((d))

    Zygote

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ovule

30

Choose the correct analogous word pair from the given alternatives.

Carpenter: Hammer

  1. ((a))

    Crane: Builder

  2. ((b))

    Computer: Writer

  3. ((c))

    Plumber: Wrench

  4. ((d))

    Axe: Logger

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Crane: Builder

31

The 2016 Olympics was held in which city?

  1. ((a))

    Paris

  2. ((b))

    Mexico city

  3. ((c))

    Rio de Janeiro

  4. ((d))

    London

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Paris

32

Find the value of 27 – [38 – {46 – (15 – 13 – 2)}]

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

33

The ‘Kathopanishad’ captures the conversation between a young boy named Nachiketa and a god. Which of the following gods is talking to Nachiketas?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Yama

  2. ((b))

    Lord Shiva

  3. ((c))

    Lord Indra

  4. ((d))

    Lord Kartikeya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Yama

34

The focal length of a concave mirror with a radius of curvature of 20.0 cm is:

  1. ((a))

    15 cm

  2. ((b))

    20 cm

  3. ((c))

    5 cm

  4. ((d))

    10 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 cm

35

The given Venn diagram represents the students who can speak different languages. According to it, the total number of students who can speak exactly two languages is _______.

  1. ((a))

    L + M + O

  2. ((b))

    N + L

  3. ((c))

    L + O

  4. ((d))

    L + M + O + N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L + M + O

36

A battlefield always has:

  1. ((a))

    Arrows 

  2. ((b))

    Elephants 

  3. ((c))

    Chariots 

  4. ((d))

    Soldiers 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arrows 

37

The surface area of three faces of a cuboid sharing a vertex are 20 m2, 32 m2 and 40 m2. What is the volume of the cuboid?

  1. ((a))

    92 m3

  2. ((b))

    √3024 m3

  3. ((c))

    160 m3

  4. ((d))

    184 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

92 m3

38

An object with a mass of 22 kg moving with a velocity of 5 m/s possesses kinetic energy of:

  1. ((a))

    275 J

  2. ((b))

    110 J

  3. ((c))

    1100 J

  4. ((d))

    2750 J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

275 J

39

Which of the following is a reducible fraction?

  1. ((a))

    91/15

  2. ((b))

    79/26

  3. ((c))

    105/112

  4. ((d))

    41/17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

91/15

40

2/3 of a milk-water mixture was milk. There was 21 litres of the mixture. If 4 litres of water is added to it, Then find the percentage of milk in the new mixture.

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    56

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    11

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Answer: ((a))

44

41

Choose the correct water image of the problem figure.

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  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

42

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is awarded for significant public achievement in which field?

  1. ((a))

    Films

  2. ((b))

    Journalism

  3. ((c))

    Literature

  4. ((d))

    Sports

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Films

43

The value of [-261 + (-380) – (-521) + 821 – (-121)] is:

  1. ((a))

    800

  2. ((b))

    825

  3. ((c))

    822

  4. ((d))

    833

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

800

44

The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to:

  1. ((a))

    Temperature

  2. ((b))

    Resistivity

  3. ((c))

    Area of cross section

  4. ((d))

    Length

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Temperature

45

Which of the following is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin?

  1. ((a))

    Potassium

  2. ((b))

    Sodium

  3. ((c))

    Calcium

  4. ((d))

    Iodine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Potassium

46

The girth of the stem or root in plants increases due to:

  1. ((a))

    Lateral meristem

  2. ((b))

    Intercalary meristem

  3. ((c))

    Additional meristem

  4. ((d))

    Apical meristem

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lateral meristem

47

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

Who among P, Q, R, S and T is lightest in weight?

Statements:

  1. Q weight < P and S also S weight > T
  2. R weight > Q but < T
  1. ((a))

    Statement 2 alone is sufficient while statement 1 alone is insufficient.

  2. ((b))

    Both statement 1 and 2 are sufficient.

  3. ((c))

    Neither statement 1 nor 2 is sufficient.

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1 alone is sufficient while statement 2 alone is insufficient.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 2 alone is sufficient while statement 1 alone is insufficient.

48

Which of the following metals is stored in kerosene oil?

  1. ((a))

    Platinum

  2. ((b))

    Copper

  3. ((c))

    Sodium

  4. ((d))

    Gold

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Platinum

49

The following table gives the details of the number of students in Class 10 section A and B who had taken the mid-term and final exams.

ResultSec ASec B
Total number of students who failed in both exams2823
Total number of students who failed in mid-term but passed in finals1412
Total number of students who passed in mid-term but failed in finals617
Total number of students who passed in both the exams6455

 

The percentage of students in section A is _____ (round of one decimal).

  1. ((a))

    53

  2. ((b))

    51.4

  3. ((c))

    52.3

  4. ((d))

    54.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53

50

Which Indian Chief Minister’s father was a ‘Maharaja’?

  1. ((a))

    Chandrababu Naidu

  2. ((b))

    Devendra Fadnavis

  3. ((c))

    K Chandrasekhar Rao

  4. ((d))

    Amrinder Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandrababu Naidu

51

Which eminent Hindi writer was chosen for the Vyas Samman 2017 for her work ‘Dukham Sukham’?

  1. ((a))

    Namita Gokhale

  2. ((b))

    Meena Kandasamy

  3. ((c))

    Jhumpa Lahiri

  4. ((d))

    Mamta Kalia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Namita Gokhale

52

The two sides holding the right-angle in a right-angled triangle are 3 cm and 4 cm long. The area of its circumcircle will be:

  1. ((a))

    5π cm2

  2. ((b))

    7π cm2

  3. ((c))

    6.75π cm2

  4. ((d))

    6.25π cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5π cm2

53

Who won the 2017 Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award?

  1. ((a))

    Javed Akhtar

  2. ((b))

    Asha Bhosle

  3. ((c))

    Shabana Azami

  4. ((d))

    Anupam Kher

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Javed Akhtar

54

To convert temperature from Celsius to Kelvin scale you must:

  1. ((a))

    Multiply the given temperature by 273

  2. ((b))

    Add 273 to the given temperature

  3. ((c))

    Divide the given temperature by 273

  4. ((d))

    Subtract 273 from the given temperature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Multiply the given temperature by 273

55

A body of mass 2 kg is thrown upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. After 2 seconds, its kinetic energy will be: (g = 10 m/s2)

  1. ((a))

    100 J

  2. ((b))

    0 J

  3. ((c))

    400 J

  4. ((d))

    200 J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 J

56

Select the odd figure out of the following figure services.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

57

If the number 1 on the clock is replaced by the letter ‘M’, the number 2 is replaced by ‘N’ and so on, then when the time is 21:00 the hour hand will be at ______ letter.

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

58

Find the missing term in the letter series.

BGL, DIN, ______, HMR

  1. ((a))

    FKP

  2. ((b))

    FPK

  3. ((c))

    EJO

  4. ((d))

    GLQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FKP

59

Sharan and Mayukh, working together, can complete a task in 18 days. However, Mayukh works alone and leaves after completing one-third of the task. Then, Sharan takes over and completes the remaining work by himself. As a result, the duo could complete the task in 40 days. How many days would Sharan alone have taken to do the job if Mayukh had worked faster than Sharan?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

60

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

Statements:

Politicians marry only beautiful girls. X is a beautiful girl.

Conclusions:

  1. X will marry a politician.
  2. X won’t marry a politician.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 1 follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 2 follows

  3. ((c))

    Either 1 or 2 follows

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 1 follows

61

Three-fifths of my current age is the same as five-sixths of that of one of my cousins’. My age ten years ago will be his age four years hence. My current age is ______ years.

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

62

‘Food’ is related to ‘Refrigerator’ in the same way as ‘Clothes’ is related to ______.

  1. ((a))

    Garage

  2. ((b))

    Closet

  3. ((c))

    Fold

  4. ((d))

    Material

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Garage

63

Which of the following never occurs singly in nature?

  1. ((a))

    Inertia

  2. ((b))

    Force

  3. ((c))

    Momentum

  4. ((d))

    Velocity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inertia

64

Which of the numbers given below is NOT rational?

  1. ((a))

    √64

  2. ((b))

    ∛64

  3. ((c))

    ∛8

  4. ((d))

    √8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

√64

65

Which of the following gases is not generated in a biogas plant?

  1. ((a))

    CO

  2. ((b))

    H2S

  3. ((c))

    CH4

  4. ((d))

    CO2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CO

66

Name the Indian Paralympics high jumper who won gold at the Rio Paralympics. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017.

  1. ((a))

    Narendra Ranbir

  2. ((b))

    Varun Bhati

  3. ((c))

    Mariyappan Thangavelu

  4. ((d))

    Devendra Jhajharia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Narendra Ranbir

67

Which was the first country to introduce GST in its system?

  1. ((a))

    Canada

  2. ((b))

    France

  3. ((c))

    Australia

  4. ((d))

    Germany

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Canada

68

Chlorine gas is used in the manufacture of:

  1. ((a))

    Baking powder

  2. ((b))

    Baking soda

  3. ((c))

    Bleaching powder

  4. ((d))

    Washing powder

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Baking powder

69

If the atomic number of Krypton is 36, then its electronic configuration is:

  1. ((a))

    2, 18, 16

  2. ((b))

    2, 8, 18, 8

  3. ((c))

    2, 18, 8, 8

  4. ((d))

    2, 8, 20, 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 18, 16

70

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

Argument:

The BEST bus travels company has decided to increase its fare by 10%.

Assumptions:

  1. Passengers may opt for other buses costing less than the BEST bus travels company.
  2. The demand for the buses by some passengers may remain unchanged even after the fare hike.
  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit

  3. ((c))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2 are implicit

71

Rs. 750 invested for 3 months gave an interest of Rs. 18. What was the simple rate of interest per annum?

  1. ((a))

    2.4%

  2. ((b))

    9.6%

  3. ((c))

    7.2%

  4. ((d))

    12%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.4%

72

Select the odd figure out of the given series.

  1. ((a))

    (c)

  2. ((b))

    (a)

  3. ((c))

    (d)

  4. ((d))

    (b)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(c)

73

How many triangles are present in the following figure?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

74

Metals react with acids to give:

  1. ((a))

    Salt and chlorine

  2. ((b))

    A salt and base

  3. ((c))

    A salt and hydrogen

  4. ((d))

    Salt and water

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Salt and chlorine

75

If _______ is involved, even greater diversity will be generated.

  1. ((a))

    Sexual Reproduction

  2. ((b))

    Binary Fission

  3. ((c))

    Vegetative propagation

  4. ((d))

    Asexual Reproduction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sexual Reproduction

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