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RRB Technician Grade I 2024 Previous Year Paper Shift 1

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Mathematics (20 questions)

1

Calculate the maximum velocity of the beam of electrons in a CRT having a cathode anode voltage of 182 V. Assume that the electrons to leave the cathode with zero velocity. (Charge of electron = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C and mass of electron = 9.1 × 10⁻³¹ kg )

  1. ((a))

    4 × 10⁶ m/s

  2. ((b))

    8 × 10⁶ m/s

  3. ((c))

    2 × 10⁶ m/s

  4. ((d))

    1 × 10⁶ m/s

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

8 × 10⁶ m/s

2

In a parallel circuit, if one of the resistors R1 is removed, the total resistance of the circuit will _____.

  1. ((a))

    decrease

  2. ((b))

    be zero

  3. ((c))

    increase

  4. ((d))

    remain the same

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

increase

3

In a survey of 260 students in a school, 100 were listed as taking apple juice, 150 as taking orange juice and 75 were listed as taking both apple as well as orange juice. Find how many students were taking neither apple juice nor orange juice.

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    65

  4. ((d))

    95

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

85

4

What is the power factor for a purely inductive or purely capacitive AC circuit?

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0.5

  4. ((d))

    −1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

5

A bag contains balls numbered from 1 to 42. One ball is drawn at random from these balls. The probability that its number is a multiple of 7 or 8 is:

  1. ((a))

    22/42

  2. ((b))

    13/22

  3. ((c))

    11/22

  4. ((d))

    11/42

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

11/42

6

In Microprocessor 8085 Address/Data buffer is a/an ________ buffer.

  1. ((a))

    16 bit and unidirectional

  2. ((b))

    8 bit and bi-directional

  3. ((c))

    16 bit and bi-directional

  4. ((d))

    8 bit and unidirectional

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

8 bit and bi-directional

7

A statement is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. Statement: A minister of country X said, “Shifting to clean sources of energy has become an obvious choice in recent times.” Arguments: I. Every year, country X has been witnessing more and more air pollution. II. The prices for coal and natural gasses have increased significantly over the past years.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II strengthen the statement.

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II weaken the statement.

  3. ((c))

    II weakens while I strengthens the statement.

  4. ((d))

    I weakens while II strengthens the statement.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II strengthen the statement.

8

If C = { 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 }, and D = {5, 10, 15, 20 }, then the number of elements in the set D - C is:

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

9

Microprocessor 8085 operates on clock cycle with ______ duty cycle.

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    50%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    75%

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

50%

10

By default, if you're in a business environment, everyone within your organisation can edit the linked file. To change these permissions, click on the arrow at the right of the attachment name to display a drop-down menu with a variety of permission options. Which of the following is NOT a permission option?

  1. ((a))

    Can ReView

  2. ((b))

    Can Delete

  3. ((c))

    Can View

  4. ((d))

    Can Edit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Can ReView

11

Which of the following materials are generally used for electrical transmission lines due to their low resistivity?

  1. ((a))

    Gold and silver

  2. ((b))

    Lead and tin

  3. ((c))

    Tungsten and iron

  4. ((d))

    Copper and aluminium

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Answer: ((d))

Copper and aluminium

12

What can be inferred about the magnetic field lines within a solenoid?

  1. ((a))

    They are in random directions

  2. ((b))

    They are circular

  3. ((c))

    They are in the form of parallel straight lines

  4. ((d))

    They are diverging

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

They are in the form of parallel straight lines

13

When does the force acting on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field become the largest?

  1. ((a))

    When the direction of the current is opposite to the magnetic field

  2. ((b))

    When the direction of the current is parallel to the magnetic field

  3. ((c))

    When the direction of the current is at right angles to the magnetic field

  4. ((d))

    When the conductor is not moving

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

When the direction of the current is at right angles to the magnetic field

14

Which tab would you use to add a new slide to your MS PowerPoint presentation?

  1. ((a))

    Insert

  2. ((b))

    Design

  3. ((c))

    Transitions

  4. ((d))

    Home

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Home

15

Evaluate:

[Formula above]

  1. ((a))

    5 5/17

  2. ((b))

    5 4/17

  3. ((c))

    5 2/17

  4. ((d))

    5 6/17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 5/17

16

A mass of 0.005 kg is measured using a scale with an uncertainty of 0.0001 kg. If the mass is used in a calculation where the uncertainty in derived quantity needs to be calculated, what is the maximum possible percentage uncertainty in the derived quantity if the quantity is proportional to m²?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    0.1%

  3. ((c))

    2%

  4. ((d))

    4%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

4%

17

Refer to the following word series and answer the question that follows. CAB BIT YET AFT In each of the words, each vowel is changed to the second letter following it in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the letter immediately preceding it in the English alphabetical order. In how many letter-clusters thus formed will NO vowel appear?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

One

18

Which of the following is NOT a type of system software?

  1. ((a))

    Operating system

  2. ((b))

    Microsoft Office

  3. ((c))

    Utility software

  4. ((d))

    Firmware software

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Microsoft Office

19

When p-n junction diode is biased, which of the following statements is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Depletion layer gets wider when it is reverse biased.

  2. ((b))

    Depletion layer gets narrower only when diode is forward biased and remains constant when it is reverse biased.

  3. ((c))

    Depletion layer gets narrower when it is reverse biased.

  4. ((d))

    Depletion layer gets wider only when diode is forward biased and remains constant when it is reverse biased.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Depletion layer gets wider when it is reverse biased.

20

P is the brother of Q. Q is the daughter of R. R is the husband of S. S is the sister of T. How is P related to T?

  1. ((a))

    Brother's son

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Sister's son

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Sister's son

General Intelligence and Reasoning (20 questions)

21

If ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’ ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’ ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’ ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’ If, K + M @ A ÷ F × P ÷ L – T, then how is K related to T?

  1. ((a))

    Mother’s sister

  2. ((b))

    Sister’s mother

  3. ((c))

    Mother’s father

  4. ((d))

    Mother’s brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Mother’s brother

22

A car of mass m accelerates uniformly from rest under a constant force F. After traveling a distance d, what is the kinetic energy of the car?

  1. ((a))

    (F×d)/2

  2. ((b))

    F×d

  3. ((c))

    2×F×d

  4. ((d))

    (F×d)/m

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

F×d

23

In an intrinsic semiconductor, fermi energy level _____.

  1. ((a))

    lies above the conduction band

  2. ((b))

    lies below the valance band

  3. ((c))

    in the middle of the conduction band

  4. ((d))

    lies mid-way between the conduction band and valance band

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

lies mid-way between the conduction band and valance band

24

The mode and median of a data is 26.7 and 71, respectively. What is the mean of the data? (Use empirical formula.)

  1. ((a))

    95.1

  2. ((b))

    93.2

  3. ((c))

    94.6

  4. ((d))

    94.3

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

93.2

25

The area of a quadrilateral whose vertices are (3, 0), (4, 5), (-1, 4) and (-2,-1) taken in order, is:

  1. ((a))

    48 sq.units

  2. ((b))

    30 sq.units

  3. ((c))

    24 sq.units

  4. ((d))

    12 sq.units

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

24 sq.units

26

In August 2024, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec announced the initiation of the first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for which of the following vaccines in India?

  1. ((a))

    Dengue

  2. ((b))

    Malaria

  3. ((c))

    Typhoid

  4. ((d))

    Hepatitis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dengue

27

What does PCB stand for?

  1. ((a))

    Processor Control Board

  2. ((b))

    Printed Circuit Board

  3. ((c))

    Primary Circuit Board

  4. ((d))

    Power Control Board

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Printed Circuit Board

28

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 708 718 729 741 754 ?

  1. ((a))

    767

  2. ((b))

    765

  3. ((c))

    766

  4. ((d))

    768

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

768

29

In this question, a question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and decide the appropriate answer. Question: Five people A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Who sits second to the right of A? Statement (I): The number of people sitting to the right of A is equal to the number of people sitting to the left of A. One person sits between A and B. D sits to the immediate left of B. Statement (II): E sits at the extreme left end of the row. Only one person sits between E and A. B sits to the immediate right of D.

  1. ((a))

    Data in statements I and II together are sufficient to answer the question.

  2. ((b))

    Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not.

  3. ((c))

    Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not.

  4. ((d))

    Data in either statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Data in either statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.

30

From where was the concept of directive principles borrowed in the Constitution of India?

  1. ((a))

    Irish Constitution

  2. ((b))

    Australian Constitution

  3. ((c))

    US Constitution

  4. ((d))

    French Constitution

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Irish Constitution

31

Match the following social networking sites from Group A to the allowed characters in Group B.

Group AGroup B
I. FacebookA. Allowed up to 255 characters in the 'About' or bio field
II. InstagramB. Allowed up to 150 characters in your bio field.
III. LinkedinC. Allowed up to 3,000 characters in your bio field.
IV. TwitterD. It has a 160-character limit for the bio field.
  1. ((a))

    I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B

  2. ((b))

    I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C

  3. ((c))

    I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D

  4. ((d))

    I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D

32

Which of the following actions will NOT help in reducing random errors?

  1. ((a))

    Calibrating the instrument

  2. ((b))

    Increasing the number of observations

  3. ((c))

    Taking readings under controlled conditions

  4. ((d))

    Averaging multiple readings

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calibrating the instrument

33

Which of the following is an example of high precision but low accuracy?

  1. ((a))

    Hitting different points on a target but near the centre

  2. ((b))

    Hitting the centre of a target multiple times

  3. ((c))

    Scoring randomly on different parts of the target

  4. ((d))

    Hitting the same point far from the centre repeatedly

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Hitting the same point far from the centre repeatedly

34

What does real-time protection in antivirus software do?

  1. ((a))

    Continuously monitors and scans files for malware

  2. ((b))

    Provides updates for new antivirus versions

  3. ((c))

    Scans files only when manually initiated

  4. ((d))

    Creates a backup of important files

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Continuously monitors and scans files for malware

35

Which factor does NOT affect the magnitude of motional EMF in a conductor?

  1. ((a))

    The speed of the conductor

  2. ((b))

    The length of the conductor

  3. ((c))

    The resistance of the conductor

  4. ((d))

    The angle between the conductor's velocity and the magnetic field

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

The resistance of the conductor

36

The area of the four walls of a room is 780 m² and its length is twice its breadth. If the height of the room is 13m, then the area of its floor is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    295 m²

  2. ((b))

    150 m²

  3. ((c))

    315 m²

  4. ((d))

    200 m²

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

200 m²

37

Which of the following malware symptoms indicate that your computer may be infected? I. Slow computer performance II. Erratic computer behaviour III. Unexplained data loss IV. Frequent computer crashes

  1. ((a))

    I, II, III, and IV

  2. ((b))

    III and IV only

  3. ((c))

    II, III and IV only

  4. ((d))

    I and II only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I, II, III, and IV

38

A copper ring is dropped into a region with a constant magnetic field directed upwards. What happens to the ring according to Lenz's law?

  1. ((a))

    Its motion remains unaffected by the magnetic field.

  2. ((b))

    It slows down as it falls.

  3. ((c))

    It is pushed upwards by the magnetic field.

  4. ((d))

    It accelerates downwards faster than in free fall.

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

It slows down as it falls.

39

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. A thermistor can have region of ________ determined by the construction material or the temperature of the material. The change in temperature can be due to internal effects such as current through the thermistor or due to external effects of _____.

  1. ((a))

    positive temperature coefficients; heating only

  2. ((b))

    positive or negative temperature coefficients; heating or cooling

  3. ((c))

    negative temperature coefficients; cooling only

  4. ((d))

    positive or negative temperature coefficients; heating only

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

positive or negative temperature coefficients; heating or cooling

40

India’s latitudinal extent is:

  1. ((a))

    8°4’ South to 37°6’ South latitudes

  2. ((b))

    4°8’ South to 63°7’ South latitudes

  3. ((c))

    4°8’ North to 63°7’ North latitudes

  4. ((d))

    8°4’ North to 37°6’ North latitudes

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

8°4’ North to 37°6’ North latitudes

Basic Science and Engineering (30 questions)

41

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    UXEK

  2. ((b))

    JMTZ

  3. ((c))

    CFMS

  4. ((d))

    QXEG

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

QXEG

42

What type of chart is used to compare parts of a whole in MS-Excel?

  1. ((a))

    Pie Chart

  2. ((b))

    Line Chart

  3. ((c))

    Histogram

  4. ((d))

    Column Chart

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pie Chart

43

At 25°C, the barrier potential for germanium is approximately equal to:

  1. ((a))

    0.3 V

  2. ((b))

    0.7 V

  3. ((c))

    0.1 V

  4. ((d))

    1.1 V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.3 V

44

The minimum value of 8x + 14 + 3x² is:

  1. ((a))

    8⅔

  2. ((b))

    -28/3

  3. ((c))

    -8⅔

  4. ((d))

    28/3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8⅔

45

Which of the following is NOT the member of microcontroller Intel 8051 series?

  1. ((a))

    80C31BH

  2. ((b))

    8044AH

  3. ((c))

    80C51BH

  4. ((d))

    87C51

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

8044AH

46

Which of the following statements is true regarding Lenz's Law?

  1. ((a))

    The induced current always opposes the change in magnetic flux that produced it.

  2. ((b))

    The induced current always assists the change in magnetic flux that produced it.

  3. ((c))

    Lenz's Law does not relate to electromagnetic induction.

  4. ((d))

    The direction of the induced current depends on the amount of magnetic flux.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The induced current always opposes the change in magnetic flux that produced it.

47

Which of the following file formats can be used while saving a workbook in MS Excel 2019 that is compatible with all other spreadsheet software programs?

  1. ((a))

    Portable Document Format (.pdf)

  2. ((b))

    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet XML (.xlsx)

  3. ((c))

    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Beta (.xlsb)

  4. ((d))

    Comma-separated values (.csv)

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Comma-separated values (.csv)

48

What happens if you enter a date that MS-Excel does NOT recognise?

  1. ((a))

    MS-Excel treats it as a text.

  2. ((b))

    MS-Excel displays an error message.

  3. ((c))

    MS-Excel automatically corrects the format.

  4. ((d))

    MS-Excel deletes the content.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MS-Excel treats it as a text.

49

Uday starts from Point Y and drives 16 km towards the North. He then takes a right turn, drives 28 km, turns right and drives 31 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 13 km. He takes a right turn and drives 41 km. He then turns left, drives 15 km, turns right and drives 8 km to stop at Point Z. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point Y again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified)

  1. ((a))

    34 km towards South

  2. ((b))

    47 km towards North

  3. ((c))

    49 km towards East

  4. ((d))

    25 km towards South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34 km towards South

50

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? IO19 KQ30 MS41 OU52 ?

  1. ((a))

    QX64

  2. ((b))

    QW63

  3. ((c))

    QX63

  4. ((d))

    QW64

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

QW64

51

Which of the following statements correctly describes the energy band diagram for conductors, semiconductors, and insulators?

  1. ((a))

    Conductors have a wide forbidden gap, semiconductors have a narrow-forbidden gap, and insulators have no forbidden gap.

  2. ((b))

    Conductors have no forbidden gap, semiconductors have a narrow-forbidden gap, and insulators have a wide forbidden gap.

  3. ((c))

    Conductors have a narrow-forbidden gap, semiconductors have no forbidden gap, and insulators have a wide forbidden gap.

  4. ((d))

    Conductors have a wide forbidden gap, semiconductors have no forbidden gap, and insulators have a narrow-forbidden gap.

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Conductors have no forbidden gap, semiconductors have a narrow-forbidden gap, and insulators have a wide forbidden gap.

52

Write the correct order of steps to print a webpage from your android phone.

  1. On your Android device, open the Chrome app
  2. Tap Print
  3. At the top right, tap More Share.
  4. Open the page, image, or file you want to print.
  5. Select Print .
  6. To change any print settings, tap the Down arrow
  7. At the top, select a printer.
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

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

53

Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The given table depicts the percentage of marks scored by Mary and Perul in History and Physics (out of 75 each).

NameHistoryPhysics
Mary6064
Perul5470

How many marks did Mary score in History?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    53

  3. ((c))

    37

  4. ((d))

    47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

54

EMF of a thermocouple is approximately a ________ function of the temperature difference between the junctions.

  1. ((a))

    parabolic

  2. ((b))

    hyperbolic

  3. ((c))

    exponential

  4. ((d))

    linear

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

linear

55

Let C₁ and C₂ be two circles which do not externally touch and intersect each other and O₁, and O₂ be the centers of the circles, respectively. Let AB be the common transverse tangent to the circles such that P, Q are the points of tangency respectively to C₁, C₂. Let R be the point of intersection of O₁ O₂ and AB. If ∠PO₁R = 60°, find ∠QO₂R and ∠QRO₂, respectively.

  1. ((a))

    45° and 45°

  2. ((b))

    20° and 70°

  3. ((c))

    40° and 50°

  4. ((d))

    60° and 30°

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

60° and 30°

56

Which state of India is at bottom according to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index, published by NITI Aayog in July 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

57

The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carrying current is _____________.

  1. ((a))

    strongest at the ends

  2. ((b))

    uniform

  3. ((c))

    non-uniform

  4. ((d))

    zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

uniform

58

Which feature in MS PowerPoint allows you to apply visual effects to slides or objects?

  1. ((a))

    Layouts

  2. ((b))

    Designs

  3. ((c))

    Animations

  4. ((d))

    Transitions

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Animations

59

In Faraday's experiment, if the magnetic flux through a loop increases linearly with time, the induced EMF is _____________.

  1. ((a))

    constant

  2. ((b))

    proportional to the square of time

  3. ((c))

    inversely proportional to time

  4. ((d))

    zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

constant

60

Rishika accidently presses CTRL + H in MS Word, and a dialog box is displayed. Which dialog box is it?

  1. ((a))

    The Header and Footer dialog box

  2. ((b))

    The Language dialog box

  3. ((c))

    The Bullets and Numbering dialog box

  4. ((d))

    The Find and Replace dialog box

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

The Find and Replace dialog box

61

The INF file processing functions provide setup and installation functionality that includes which of the following actions?

  1. Opening and closing an INF file
  2. Retrieving information about an INF file
  3. Retrieving information about source files and target directories for copy operations
  4. Performing the installation actions specified in an INF file section
  1. ((a))

    1 and 2 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 3, and 4

  3. ((c))

    1, 2 and 3 only

  4. ((d))

    3 and 4 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

1, 2, 3, and 4

62

If α and β are the roots of the equation x² - 11x + 24 = 0, then what is the value of (α² + β² )?

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    73

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

73

63

Who among the following won the Vigyan Shri Award 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Bappi Paul

  2. ((b))

    Vivek Polshettiwar

  3. ((c))

    Purabi Saikia

  4. ((d))

    Rohit Srivastava

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Rohit Srivastava

64

A particle of mass m starts from rest and moves with a constant acceleration a along a straight line. What is the relationship between the distance travelled x and the kinetic energy K of the particle?

  1. ((a))

    K ∝ √x

  2. ((b))

    K ∝ x²

  3. ((c))

    K ∝ x

  4. ((d))

    K ∝ x³

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Answer: ((c))

K ∝ x

65

Performance Grading Index, which is designed to catalyse transformational change in the field of school education, comprises of ____ indicators.

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    90

  4. ((d))

    50

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Answer: ((b))

70

66

Select the correct order of steps to add a textbox without using a mouse.

i) When you are finished typing and want to switch back to editing text in your document, press Esc. ii) Press the arrow keys to select the text box that you want, and then press Enter. iii) Press and release Alt, N, and then press X. iv) Type the text that you want.

  1. ((a))

    ii, iii, i, iv

  2. ((b))

    iv, iii, ii, i

  3. ((c))

    i, ii, iii, iv

  4. ((d))

    iii, ii, iv, i

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

iii, ii, iv, i

67

Which of the following combinations represents a derived unit?

  1. ((a))

    Metre, Kilogram, Ampere

  2. ((b))

    Kelvin, Mole, Ampere

  3. ((c))

    Metre, Second, Kilogram

  4. ((d))

    Volt, Newton, Joule

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Answer: ((d))

Volt, Newton, Joule

68

The first and last terms of an A.P. are 18 and 48. If the sum of its terms is 396, then the number of terms will be?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

12

69

EDSP is related to NMBY in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ONCZ is related to XWLI. To which of the following options is PODA related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    YXMK

  2. ((b))

    YUIJ

  3. ((c))

    YXMJ

  4. ((d))

    YUTR

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Answer: ((c))

YXMJ

70

The smallest natural number which is divisible by 24, 6, 36 and 13 is:

  1. ((a))

    1011

  2. ((b))

    943

  3. ((c))

    936

  4. ((d))

    1008

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

936

General Awareness (30 questions)

71

In the given circuit, if the input voltage lies between +E₁ and −E₂, then output is zero.

Input and output characteristics are shown below.

The region between +E₁ and −E₂ is known as _____.

question figure
  1. ((a))

    active zone

  2. ((b))

    cut off zone

  3. ((c))

    saturation zone

  4. ((d))

    dead zone

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

dead zone

72

The range of electrostatic voltmeter can be extended with the help of:

  1. ((a))

    Resistance Potential Divider

  2. ((b))

    Register

  3. ((c))

    Capacitance Potential Divider

  4. ((d))

    Capacitor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Resistance Potential Divider

73

________________ is the latest version of Windows Operating System.

  1. ((a))

    Windows 12

  2. ((b))

    Windows Vista

  3. ((c))

    Windows 10

  4. ((d))

    Windows 11

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Windows 11

74

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (19, 6, 17) (79, 11, 42)

  1. ((a))

    (2, 6, 5)

  2. ((b))

    (15, 5, 6)

  3. ((c))

    (13, 49, 2)

  4. ((d))

    (14, 4, 2)

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

(14, 4, 2)

75

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Which numbers should replace X and Y so that the pattern followed by the two numbers on the left side of :: is same as that on the right side of ::?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

X : 130 :: 34 : Y

  1. ((a))

    X=26, Y=170

  2. ((b))

    X=24, Y=160

  3. ((c))

    X=29, Y=185

  4. ((d))

    X=28, Y=190

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

X=26, Y=170

76

Which of the following statements for Piezoelectric transducer is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Piezoelectric transducer can be used for the measurement of static displacement only.

  2. ((b))

    Piezoelectric transducer can be used for the measurement of dynamic displacement only.

  3. ((c))

    Piezoelectric transducer can be used for the measurement of both static and dynamic displacement.

  4. ((d))

    Piezoelectric transducer cannot be used for the measurement of both static and dynamic displacement.

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Answer: ((b))

Piezoelectric transducer can be used for the measurement of dynamic displacement only.

77

A machine performs work W in time t, and its power output is P. If the machine’s power output is doubled, how much time will it take to perform the same amount of work?

  1. ((a))

    t/2

  2. ((b))

    t/4

  3. ((c))

    2t

  4. ((d))

    t

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

t/2

78

In which year and city/cities India hosted the FIH Men’s World Cup?

  1. ((a))

    2024 Mumbai

  2. ((b))

    2022 Lucknow

  3. ((c))

    2022 New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

2023 Bhubaneswar and Rourkela

79

Which factor does NOT affect the resistivity of a material?

  1. ((a))

    Atomic structure

  2. ((b))

    Material type

  3. ((c))

    Length of the conductor

  4. ((d))

    Temperature

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Length of the conductor

80

If a body falls freely under gravity from rest, what fraction of its initial potential energy has been converted into kinetic energy when it has fallen to half of its initial height?

  1. ((a))

    1/2

  2. ((b))

    7/8

  3. ((c))

    1/4

  4. ((d))

    3/4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1/2

81

A solid metallic sphere of radius 4 cm is melted and recast into 64 identical spheres. What is the ratio of the surface area of the original sphere to the total surface area of 5 smaller spheres so formed?

  1. ((a))

    32 : 3

  2. ((b))

    14 : 5

  3. ((c))

    16 : 15

  4. ((d))

    16 : 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

16 : 5

82

If 23rd and 24th terms of an A.P. be 42 and 312 respectively, then its 37th term is:

  1. ((a))

    3821

  2. ((b))

    3820

  3. ((c))

    3823

  4. ((d))

    3822

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

3822

83

The value of

[Formula above]

  1. ((a))

    8.53

  2. ((b))

    9.58

  3. ((c))

    14.76

  4. ((d))

    2.7

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

9.58

84

Each of members, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, of a certain department has to attend a seminar on different days of the same week starting from Monday to Sunday. T has to attend the seminar immediately before P. Q has to attend the seminar on Tuesday. V has to attend the seminar on Sunday. Only U has to attend the seminar between P and R. S has to attend the seminar on one of the days before Q. Who has to attend the seminar on Monday?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

85

Which of the following is the correct equation for power (P) in terms of energy (E) and time (t)?

  1. ((a))

    P = E/t

  2. ((b))

    P = E/t²

  3. ((c))

    P = E + t

  4. ((d))

    P = E × t

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P = E/t

86

Two similar triangles are ΔABC and ΔLMN. If the area of ΔABC = 25 cm², area of ΔLMN = 36 cm² and BC = 2.5 cm, then the measure of MN (in cm) is:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

3

87

Simplify [Formula above], where 0 < A ≤ 90°.

  1. ((a))

    cot²A

  2. ((b))

    sec²A

  3. ((c))

    tan²A

  4. ((d))

    cos²A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cot²A

88

When did the British Navy take over Rangoon in British India?

  1. ((a))

    February 1813

  2. ((b))

    February 1826

  3. ((c))

    May 1824

  4. ((d))

    May 1822

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

May 1824

89

A disturbance from the equilibrium exchange rate gives rise to automatic forces that push the exchange rate back towards the equilibrium level is known as the:

  1. ((a))

    stable foreign exchange market

  2. ((b))

    elastic foreign exchange market

  3. ((c))

    unstable foreign exchange market

  4. ((d))

    fixed foreign exchange market

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

fixed foreign exchange market

90

In MS Word, which of the following is NOT an option provided in paragraph spacing of a document?

  1. ((a))

    Compact

  2. ((b))

    Open

  3. ((c))

    No paragraph space

  4. ((d))

    Compatible Spacing

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Open

91

Which of the following is the most widely used search engine globally?

  1. ((a))

    DuckDuckGo

  2. ((b))

    Yahoo

  3. ((c))

    Google

  4. ((d))

    Bing

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Google

92

From which tab of Task Manager can you end a non-responding application?

  1. ((a))

    Services

  2. ((b))

    Processes

  3. ((c))

    Startup

  4. ((d))

    Details

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Processes

93

The Gita is incorporated in the Mahabharata primarily to give an integrated view of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Moksha

  2. ((b))

    universe

  3. ((c))

    Dharma

  4. ((d))

    happiness

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Dharma

94

The coordinates of a point A, where AB is the diameter of a circle whose centre is (2, –3) and B is (1, 4) is:

  1. ((a))

    (-2, 10)

  2. ((b))

    (2, -10)

  3. ((c))

    (3, -10)

  4. ((d))

    (-3, 10)

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

(3, -10)

95

Convert decimal number 26.85 into binary equivalent.

  1. ((a))

    11001.110110

  2. ((b))

    1001.111010

  3. ((c))

    11010.101010

  4. ((d))

    11010.110110

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

11010.110110

96

Two resistors, R₁ and R₂, are connected in series across a voltage source. If the power dissipated by R₁ is 4 times the power dissipated by R₂, what is the ratio of their resistances R₁ : R₂?

  1. ((a))

    1 : 4

  2. ((b))

    16 : 1

  3. ((c))

    1 : 16

  4. ((d))

    4 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

4 : 1

97

Which type of network topology is commonly used in Wide Area Networks (WANs)?

  1. ((a))

    Bus

  2. ((b))

    Ring

  3. ((c))

    Star

  4. ((d))

    Mesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Mesh

98

If tan θ = 8/15, then the value of

[Formula above]

is:

  1. ((a))

    3/5

  2. ((b))

    3/4

  3. ((c))

    5/7

  4. ((d))

    3/7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3/5

99

If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 45 C 30 A 10 D 7 B 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    33

  4. ((d))

    34

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

34

100

If three cards are drawn one by one randomly from a pack of 52 cards, then what is the probability that three of them are jack?

  1. ((a))

    3/5525

  2. ((b))

    1/5525

  3. ((c))

    4/555

  4. ((d))

    3/552

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

1/5525

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