Mixed Deck — All RRB NTPC Topics Flashcards

The 'Western Disturbances' that bring winter rainfall to Northwest India originate from:

Answer: Mediterranean Sea

Western Disturbances are extratropical cyclones that originate in the Mediterranean Sea and travel eastward, bringing rainfall and snowfall to Northwest India and Pakistan during winter.

Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?

Answer: Saturn

Saturn has the most confirmed moons in our solar system, with 146 confirmed moons as of 2023, surpassing Jupiter's 95 moons.

Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

Answer: Gujarat

Gujarat has the longest coastline among all Indian states, stretching approximately 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea.

Mirror image: If a clock shows 7:30, its mirror image will show:

Answer: 4:30

The mirror image of 7:30 on a clock face is 4:30 (12−7=5 is wrong; mirror formula gives 11:60−7:30=4:30).

The state of Andhra Pradesh was established on ____________.

Answer: November 1, 1956

The state of Andhra Pradesh was established on November 1, 1956, as a result of the States Reorganisation Act. This act reorganized Indian states primarily along linguistic lines. Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging the Telugu-speaking areas of the former Hyderabad State with the existing Andhra State.

The Delhi Parliament House was built during

Answer: 1921-1927

The iconic Parliament House in Delhi, also known as Sansad Bhavan, was constructed between 1921 and 1927. Designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker, this building served as the seat of the Imperial Legislative Council and later became the Parliament of India, symbolizing the nation's democratic governance.

Which country is the largest producer of wheat in the world?

Answer: China

China is the world's largest producer of wheat, followed by India and Russia.

Which state government passed the DISHA Act-2019?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

The DISHA Act-2019, officially known as the Andhra Pradesh Disha (Special Courts for Specified Offences against Women and Children) Act, 2019, was passed by the Andhra Pradesh state government. This landmark legislation was enacted to ensure speedy investigation and trial of cases involving specified offenses against women and children, aiming for quicker justice delivery.

Which protocol is used to send emails?

Answer: SMTP

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol used for sending email messages.

If TRAIN is coded as USBJM, how is RAIL coded?

Answer: SBJM

Each letter is shifted one position forward: R→S, A→B, I→J, L→M = SBJM.

The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm and its length is 18 cm. Its width is:

Answer: 12 cm

Perimeter = 2(l + w), so 60 = 2(18 + w), giving w = 12 cm.

The Internet was originally developed by which organization?

Answer: ARPA (US Department of Defense)

The Internet evolved from ARPANET, a project funded by ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) of the US Department of Defense.

Which word does NOT belong with the others? Locomotive, Wagon, Bogie, Aircraft

Answer: Aircraft

Locomotive, Wagon, and Bogie are all parts/components associated with trains, while Aircraft is not.

The average of five consecutive odd numbers is 11. What is the largest of these numbers?

Answer: 15

If average of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 11, then 11 is the middle (3rd) number. The numbers are 7, 9, 11, 13, 15. Largest = 15.

Which train is known as the fastest train in India?

Answer: Vande Bharat Express

Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) is currently the fastest train in India, reaching speeds up to 180 km/h.

The perimeter of a square is 48 cm. What is its area?

Answer: 144 cm²

Perimeter = 4 × side → 48 = 4s → s = 12 cm. Area = s² = 12² = 144 cm².

Solve for x: 3x/4 - 2 = 7

Answer: 12

3x/4 - 2 = 7 → 3x/4 = 9 → 3x = 36 → x = 12.

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Answer: Barometer

A Barometer is used to measure atmospheric (air) pressure. It was invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643.

Which vitamin is produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight?

Answer: Vitamin D

Vitamin D (also called the 'sunshine vitamin') is synthesized in the skin when exposed to UVB rays from sunlight through a process involving 7-dehydrocholesterol.

How many medals did India win at the 2018 Winter Olympics?

Answer: None

India did not secure any medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics, which took place in PyeongChang, South Korea. Despite sending a small contingent of athletes, they were unable to achieve a podium finish in any of the events. This outcome reflects the ongoing challenges for India in competing in winter sports on the international stage.