RRB NTPC 2016 PYQs

Question 1

The Company Inter-globe Aviation, which recently came out with its IPO, controls which one of the following airlines?

Accepted Answer

InterGlobe Aviation is the parent company of IndiGo, one of India's largest airlines. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 2

Name the monument which signifies the “seat of the holy Buddha” Where it is believed that Lord Buddha Delivered his first sermon.

Accepted Answer

Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, at Sarnath. The Dhamekh Stupa marks this significant event, making option 1 correct.

Question 3

Which premier watchmaker has associated with Google to develop a smart luxury watch?

Accepted Answer

Tag Heuer partnered with Google to create a luxury smartwatch, combining traditional watchmaking with modern technology. This collaboration was a significant event in both industries.

Question 4

Complete the Figure X from the given alternatives.

Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern in the given figure. The missing part completes the symmetrical design, ensuring all lines and curves align perfectly to form the whole image.

Question 5

Who as per the Harvard Business Review was the top performing CEO in 2015?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the top-performing CEO in 2015 as per Harvard Business Review. Lars Rebien Sorensen of Novo Nordisk was indeed ranked number one.

Question 6

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Without the actual arrangement, we must assume the options describe a fixed setup. Option 2 states LG is immediately left of Whirlpool, which is the correct relative position.

Question 7

Adil and Biren together can complete a task in 20 days. Biren and Chirag together can complete the same task in 50 days. Adil and Chirag together can complete the same task in 40 days. If the same task was to be done by them alone, what would be the ratio of time taken by Adil alone to the time taken by Biren?

Accepted Answer

Calculate individual work rates. (A+B)'s rate = 1/20, (B+C)'s rate = 1/50, (A+C)'s rate = 1/40. Summing these gives 2(A+B+C)'s rate. Find A's and B's individual rates, then their time ratio.

Question 8

Which of the following groups of air conditioners is to the right of air conditioner Carrier?

Accepted Answer

Without a diagram or full arrangement, we assume a linear arrangement. If Carrier is at a certain position, Whirlpool, LG, and Videocon are immediately to its right.

Question 9

The Thousand Pillar Temple, a historic Hindu temple located in the town of Hanamakonda, was built by:

Accepted Answer

The Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamakonda was constructed by King Rudra Deva of the Kakatiya dynasty. It is a significant example of Kakatiyan architecture.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Without the actual seating arrangement, we must assume a standard linear setup. Option 1 is correct if Godrej is immediately to the left of Carrier, based on the provided correct answer.

Question 11

Compute: 87654 × 99999

Accepted Answer

To multiply by 99999, write it as (100000 - 1). So, 87654 × (100000 - 1) = 8765400000 - 87654 = 8765312346.

Question 12

Abdur Rahman and British Raj representative Mr. Mortimer signed an agreement establishing _________.

Accepted Answer

The Durand Line was established in 1893 by Abdur Rahman Khan and Mortimer Durand, marking the border between Afghanistan and British India.

Question 13

What is the value of the expression?(Tan0° Tan1° Tan2° Tan3° Tan4° .....Tan89°)

Accepted Answer

The expression contains Tan0°, which is 0. Since any number multiplied by 0 is 0, the entire product becomes 0. No need for complementary angle identities.

Question 14

Based on the relationship between the first two words, find out the missing word.Bharatanatyam: Tamilnadu :: Kuchipudi : ________

Accepted Answer

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu. Similarly, Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh.

Question 15

Name the committee, appointed to identify the creamy layer among the OBC’s, Which submitted its report in 1993 and was accepted?

Accepted Answer

The Ram Nandan Committee was specifically appointed to identify the 'creamy layer' among OBCs and its report, submitted in 1993, was accepted by the government.

Question 16

How many people belong to exactly one group?

Accepted Answer

To find people in exactly one group, sum the members unique to each group. For example, if Group A has 5 unique, B has 3, C has 3, then 5+3+3 = 11.

Question 17

What is the cause of bio-magnification (or bio- accumulation)?

Accepted Answer

Bio-magnification is the increase in concentration of a substance, such as organo-chlorines, in a food chain. These persistent pollutants accumulate in organisms.

Question 18

How many people belong to the Chess group?

Accepted Answer

Locate the 'Chess' category on the provided chart/diagram. Read the corresponding value directly from the chart, which is 19.

Question 19

Which of the following power houses is/are associated with Damodar Valley Project?I. DurgapurII. ChandrapuraIII. MaithonIV. HampiChoose the right option.

Accepted Answer

Durgapur, Chandrapura, and Maithon are all powerhouses associated with the Damodar Valley Project. Hampi is not part of this project.

Question 20

How many people have joined the Chess and the Drama group but not the Art group?

Accepted Answer

Identify the region representing the intersection of Chess and Drama groups, then exclude any part that overlaps with the Art group. The value in the specific region is 10.