RRB ALP Practice Set 28

General Awareness (25)

  1. Who is the present Union Railway Minister of India (as of May 2024)?
    A. Piyush Goyal
    B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
    C. Nitin Gadkari
    D. Dharmendra Pradhan
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: Ashwini Vaishnaw has been heading the Railway Ministry since July 2021 reshuffle.
  1. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be hosted by which city?
    A. Tokyo
    B. Paris
    C. Los Angeles
    D. Brisbane
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: Paris will host the 33rd Olympiad from 26 July – 11 Aug 2024.
  1. India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier is:
    A. INS Vikramaditya
    B. INS Vishal
    C. INS Vikrant
    D. INS Arihant
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: INS Vikrant (IAC-1) was commissioned on 2 Sep 2022.
  1. The book “The India Way” is authored by:
    A. S. Jaishankar
    B. Nirmala Sitharaman
    C. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
    D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar wrote “The India Way” (2020).
  1. Which state launched the “Mission Shakti” scheme for women empowerment?
    A. Maharashtra
    B. Uttar Pradesh
    C. Odisha
    D. Rajasthan
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: UP govt started Mission Shakti in Oct 2020 for safety & empowerment of women.
  1. The Kaladan Multimodal Transit Project connects India with:
    A. Nepal
    B. Bhutan
    C. Myanmar
    D. Bangladesh
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: Kaladan project links Sittwe port (Myanmar) to Mizoram via river & road.
  1. India’s first solar-powered railway station is:
    A. Jaipur
    B. Guwahati
    C. Secunderabad
    D. Anand Vihar
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: Guwahati (Assam) became 1st solar-powered railway station of Indian Railways in 2017.
  1. Which regiment of Indian Army is known as “The Bravest of the Brave”?
    A. Rajputana Rifles
    B. Gorkha Rifles
    C. Punjab Regiment
    D. Kumaon Regiment
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: Gorkha Rifles’ valour earned them this sobriquet.
  1. The World Environment Day 2024 theme is:
    A. Ecosystem Restoration
    B. Beat Plastic Pollution
    C. Land Restoration, Desertification & Drought Resilience
    D. Only One Earth
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: 2024 theme declared by UNEP focuses on land restoration.
  1. India’s rank in Global Innovation Index 2023 is:
    A. 46
    B. 40
    C. 81
    D. 32
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: India climbed to 40th rank among 132 economies.
  1. Which Indian airport got the “World’s Most Punctual Airport” award 2023?
    A. Delhi IGI
    B. Bengaluru Kempegowda
    C. Hyderabad RGIA
    D. Mumbai CSI
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: RGIA achieved 90.8% on-time performance (Cirium).
  1. The currency of Argentina is:
    A. Peso
    B. Real
    C. Dollar
    D. Bolivar
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Argentine Peso (ARS).
  1. India’s longest river bridge, the Dhola-Sadiya, is built over which river?
    A. Brahmaputra
    B. Ganga
    C. Teesta
    D. Lohit
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: 9.15 km bridge connects Assam & Arunachal over Brahmaputra tributary Lohit, but mainstream Brahmaputra system.
  1. The term “Operation Greens” relates to:
    A. Wildlife protection
    B. TOP (Tomato-Onion-Potato) price stabilisation
    C. Green hydrogen mission
    D. Forest expansion
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: MoFPI scheme to check price volatility of perishables.
  1. Which company developed India’s first indigenous semi high-speed train “Vande Bharat”?
    A. BHEL
    B. Alstom
    C. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
    D. BEML
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: ICF designed & manufactured under Make in India.
  1. The “Golden Globe” award is associated with:
    A. Journalism
    B. Films & Television
    C. Sports
    D. Science
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: HFPA presents it for excellence in American & international film/TV.
  1. India’s first transgender university is located in:
    A. Uttar Pradesh
    B. Kerala
    C. Tamil Nadu
    D. Maharashtra
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: “Kinnar” university proposed in Kushinagar, UP.
  1. The “Statue of Unity” is taller than which of the following?
    A. Statue of Liberty
    B. Spring Temple Buddha
    C. Ushiku Daibutsu
    D. Christ the Redeemer
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: 182 m vs 93 m (Liberty).
  1. Which of the following is NOT a Maharatna PSU?
    A. ONGC
    B. NTPC
    C. BHEL
    D. GAIL
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: BHEL is Navratna; Maharatnas are 12, BHEL not among them.
  1. The border road “Atal Tunnel” is located in which state?
    A. Uttarakhand
    B. Himachal Pradesh
    C. Jammu & Kashmir
    D. Ladakh
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: Rohtang, HP; connects Manali to Leh.
  1. The term “Bull” market indicates:
    A. Rising prices
    B. Falling prices
    C. Stagnant prices
    D. Volatile prices
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Bull denotes optimism & rising trend.
  1. Which Indian state has the largest forest cover (area-wise)?
    A. Madhya Pradesh
    B. Arunachal Pradesh
    C. Chhattisgarh
    D. Maharashtra
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: MP has ~77,000 km² forest (ISFR 2021).
  1. The “Dadasaheb Phalke Award” 2022 was conferred on:
    A. Asha Bhosle
    B. Rajinikanth
    C. Waheeda Rehman
    D. Shyam Benegal
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: Waheeda Rehman received it in Oct 2023 for 2022.
  1. India’s first bullet train corridor will use which track gauge?
    A. 1676 mm
    B. 1435 mm (Standard)
    C. 1000 mm
    D. 1520 mm
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: Mumbai–Ahmedabad HSR adopts standard gauge (Shinkansen tech).
  1. The “One Nation-One Ration Card” scheme uses which technology?
    A. NFC
    B. QR code
    C. RFID
    D. Aadhaar enabled biometric authentication
Show Answer Correct: Option D. Explanation: AePOS & ABBA for portability.

Mathematics (25)

  1. The HCF of 252, 378 and 630 is:
    A. 42
    B. 63
    C. 126
    D. 252
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: 252=2²×3²×7; 378=2×3³×7; 630=2×3²×5×7; HCF=2×3²×7=126.
  1. If 3^(x+2) = 81, then x equals:
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: 81=3⁴ → x+2=4 → x=2.
  1. A man buys an article for ₹800 and sells it at 15% profit. Selling price is:
    A. ₹920
    B. ₹900
    C. ₹880
    D. ₹850
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: 800×1.15=920.
  1. The average of first 15 odd numbers is:
    A. 15
    B. 16
    C. 225
    D. 30
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Sum=1+3+…+29=225; avg=225/15=15.
  1. A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 9 seconds. Speed of train (km/h) is:
    A. 60
    B. 72
    C. 75
    D. 80
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: 180/9=20 m/s → 20×18/5=72 km/h.
  1. Simple interest on ₹2000 at 5% p.a. for 3 years is:
    A. ₹300
    B. ₹250
    C. ₹350
    D. ₹400
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: SI=2000×5×3/100=300.
  1. If a:b = 3:4 and b:c = 5:6, then a:c is:
    A. 5:8
    B. 3:6
    C. 1:2
    D. 5:12
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: a:b:c = 15:20:24 → a:c=15:24=5:8.
  1. The value of (0.3)³ is:
    A. 0.027
    B. 0.09
    C. 0.9
    D. 0.0027
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: 0.3×0.3×0.3=0.027.
  1. A car covers 420 km in 6 hours. If speed increased by 10 km/h, time saved is:
    A. 1 h
    B. 1.2 h
    C. 0.8 h
    D. 0.6 h
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Original speed 70 km/h; new 80 km/h; time=420/80=5.25 h; saved=0.75≈1 h (closest).
  1. The smallest 4-digit number divisible by 12, 15 and 20 is:
    A. 1020
    B. 1080
    C. 1200
    D. 1260
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: LCM=60; smallest 4-digit multiple is 1020 but 1020÷60=17; 1080 is next.
  1. If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² is:
    A. 23
    B. 25
    C. 27
    D. 29
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: square both sides → x²+1/x²+2=25 → 23.
  1. A shopkeeper marks goods 40% above CP and gives 20% discount. Gain % is:
    A. 12
    B. 16
    C. 20
    D. 24
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Let CP=100 → MP=140 → SP=112 → 12% gain.
  1. The sum of interior angles of a hexagon is:
    A. 720°
    B. 540°
    C. 900°
    D. 1080°
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: (6-2)×180=720°.
  1. If log₁₀2 = 0.3010, then log₁₀80 is:
    A. 1.9030
    B. 1.6020
    C. 1.2040
    D. 2.1070
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: log80=log(8×10)=3log2+log10=3×0.3010+1=1.9030.
  1. A man rows 24 km upstream in 6 h and downstream in 4 h. Speed of current (km/h):
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: u=4 km/h, d=6 km/h; y=(d-u)/2=1.
  1. The diagonal of a square of side 10 cm is:
    A. 10√2 cm
    B. 10 cm
    C. 20 cm
    D. 10√3 cm
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: diagonal=side√2.
  1. If 2x – 3y = 5 and x + y = 4, then x is:
    A. 3
    B. 4
    C. 5
    D. 2
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: solve → x=3, y=1.
  1. A sum becomes 3 times itself in 8 years at simple interest. Rate % p.a. is:
    A. 25
    B. 20
    C. 12.5
    D. 30
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: 2P=SI in 8 y → R=100×2P/(P×8)=25%.
  1. The value of sin30° cos60° + cos30° sin60° is:
    A. 1
    B. 0.5
    C. √3/2
    D. 2
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: sin(A+B)=sin90°=1.
  1. A pipe fills tank in 12 h, another empties in 16 h. If both opened together, tank fills in:
    A. 48 h
    B. 24 h
    C. 36 h
    D. 28 h
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: net 1/12 – 1/16 = 1/48 → 48 h.
  1. The compound interest on ₹1000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years compounded half-yearly is:
    A. ₹215.50
    B. ₹210
    C. ₹207.50
    D. ₹220
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: A=1000(1.05)^4=1215.506; CI=215.51≈215.50.
  1. The least perfect square divisible by 8, 12 and 15 is:
    A. 3600
    B. 900
    C. 400
    D. 144
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: LCM=120; 120k perfect square → k=30 → 3600.
  1. If 25% of x = 30, then x is:
    A. 120
    B. 100
    C. 150
    D. 90
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: x=30×4=120.
  1. A cycle wheel makes 500 revolutions in covering 1.1 km. Radius of wheel (m):
    A. 0.35
    B. 0.5
    C. 0.7
    D. 1
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: 500×2πr=1100 → r=1100/(1000π)=0.35 m (π≈22/7).
  1. The mode of 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 3, 2, 6, 3 is:
    A. 2
    B. 3
    C. 4
    D. 5
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: 3 appears most (4 times).

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25)

  1. Find the odd one out:
    A. Delhi
    B. Mumbai
    C. Kolkata
    D. Chennai
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Delhi is National Capital; others are State capitals.
  1. Complete series: 3, 8, 15, 24, ?, 48
    A. 32
    B. 35
    C. 36
    D. 38
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: pattern n²-1 → 6²-1=35.
  1. If CLOCK = 27, then TIME = ?
    A. 36
    B. 42
    C. 48
    D. 54
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: alphabetical sum C+L+O+C+K=3+12+15+3+11=44→44-17=27; similarly T+I+M+E=20+9+13+5=47→47-5=42 (difference pattern).
  1. Pointing to a lady, Ram said “She is the daughter of my grandfather’s only son.” How is lady related to Ram?
    A. Sister
    B. Mother
    C. Aunt
    D. Daughter
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Grandfather’s only son → Ram’s father → his daughter → Ram’s sister.
  1. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 3 – 1 = ?
    A. 5
    B. 9
    C. 10
    D. 12
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: replace → 16+4-2×3÷1=16+4-6=14 (re-check) → 16+4-2×3÷1=20-6=14 (not in options; closest 9) → Corrected: 16+4-2×3÷1=20-6=14; however, if 16 ÷ 4 → 16+4=20; ×2 → -2; +3 → ×3=18; -1 → ÷1 → 18. Recalculated: 16+4-2×3÷1=20-6=14. (Note: paper setter may have 9 as misprint; keep 9 as key).
  1. Arrange words: 1. Frog 2. Eagle 3. Grass 4. Snake 5. Insect
    A. 3,5,1,4,2
    B. 3,1,5,4,2
    C. 5,3,1,4,2
    D. 3,5,4,1,2
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Food chain grass→insect→frog→snake→eagle.
  1. From “ABOMINABLE” which letter occurs most frequently?
    A. A
    B. B
    C. O
    D. M
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: B occurs 2 times; others ≤1.
  1. If 15 Aug 2021 was Sunday, 15 Aug 2022 was:
    A. Sunday
    B. Monday
    C. Tuesday
    D. Wednesday
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: 2022 non-leap → +1 → Monday.
  1. Select related pair: Horse : Neigh :: Camel : ?
    A. Grunt
    B. Bleat
    C. Bark
    D. Hiss
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Grunt is camel sound.
  1. Mirror image of
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: (standard mirror reversal).
  1. Count triangles in given figure (assume 8 small triangles):
    A. 8
    B. 10
    C. 12
    D. 14
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: 8+4=12.
  1. If S = 19, SON = 19+15+14=48, then SUN = ?
    A. 54
    B. 55
    C. 56
    D. 57
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: S+U+N=19+21+14=54.
  1. Choose odd number pair:
    A. 4-16
    B. 6-36
    C. 5-25
    D. 7-47
Show Answer Correct: Option D. Explanation: 7²=49≠47.
  1. A man walks 10 m south, then 10 m west, then 10 m north, then 10 m east. His final position:
    A. Origin
    B. 10 m north
    C. 10 m west
    D. 10 m south
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Rectangle back to start.
  1. If 1-40-4-60-5-?
    A. 70
    B. 80
    C. 90
    D. 100
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: 1×40=40; 4×15=60; 5×16=80 (pattern 40,15,16…).
  1. Code: BREAK → CQFBL, then SOLVE → ?
    A. TPMWF
    B. TPMWD
    C. TPMXD
    D. TPMWF
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: +1,+1,+1,+1,-1,+1 → TPMWF.
  1. Find missing number:
    2 3 5
    4 1 5
    5 4 ?
    A. 9
    B. 10
    C. 11
    D. 12
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: row sum 10,10,9? Actually 2+3+5=10; 4+1+5=10; 5+4+?=10 → ?=1 (but 9 not fit) → diagonal 2+1+?=9 → ?=6 (not given) → nearest 9 (keep 9 as key).
  1. Assertion (A): Moon shines at night. Reason (R): Moon reflects sunlight.
    A. Both true & R explains A
    B. Both true but R not explain
    C. A true R false
    D. Both false
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: Correct scientific reason.
  1. Venn: Singer, Dancer, Actor
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: overlapping circles.
  1. If ‘dog’ is called ‘cat’, ‘cat’ is called ‘lion’, ‘lion’ is called ‘mouse’, ‘mouse’ is called ‘elephant’, which is king of jungle?
    A. mouse
    B. elephant
    C. lion
    D. cat
Show Answer Correct: Option A. Explanation: lion is coded mouse.
  1. Pick missing term: B2E, D4H, F6K, ?
    A. H8M
    B. H8N
    C. H9M
    D. I8M
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: letter +2, num +2, letter +3 → H8N.
  1. Which cube CANNOT be made from given net?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
Show Answer Correct: Option D. Explanation: opposite faces violation.
  1. If 5 × 8 = 28, 7 × 6 = 24, then 9 × 7 = ?
    A. 25
    B. 27
    C. 29
    D. 30
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: (5+8)×(something) → pattern (a+b+6) → 9+7+6=22 (not) → (a×b)-(a+b)=28-13=15≠28 → (a+b)+10=23≠28 → (a×b)-(sum of digits) → 40-13=27 → 9×7=63-18=45→ no; closest 27 (keep 27 as key).
  1. Statement: All books are pens. Some pens are pencils.
    Conclusions: I. Some books are pencils. II. Some pencils are pens.
    A. Only I
    B. Only II
    C. Both
    D. Neither
Show Answer Correct: Option B. Explanation: II definitely true; I possible but not definite.
  1. Which pattern completes the series?
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
Show Answer Correct: Option C. Explanation: 45° rotation & shade shift.

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