RRB Technician Practice Set 44

General Awareness

  1. Who is the current Union Railway Minister of India (as of June 2024)? A. Ashwini Vaishnaw
    B. Piyush Goyal
    C. Nitin Gadkari
    D. Rajnath Singh
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Ashwini Vaishnaw has been the Union Railway Minister since July 2021 and continues in that role in 2024.
  1. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in which city? A. Tokyo
    B. Paris
    C. Los Angeles
    D. Brisbane
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Paris will host the 2024 Summer Olympics from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
  1. India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier is named: A. INS Vikrant
    B. INS Vikramaditya
    C. INS Vishal
    D. INS Shakti
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: INS Vikrant (IAC-1) was commissioned in September 2022 and is India’s first domestically built carrier.
  1. Which state launched the “Shakti” scheme offering free bus rides to women? A. Maharashtra
    B. Karnataka
    C. Kerala
    D. Tamil Nadu
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Karnataka’s government launched the Shakti scheme in June 2023.
  1. The G20 Summit 2023 was held under the presidency of: A. Indonesia
    B. Brazil
    C. India
    D. South Africa
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: India held the G20 presidency in 2023 and hosted the summit in New Delhi.
  1. Which railway zone headquarters is located at Secunderabad? A. South Central Railway
    B. South Western Railway
    C. Southern Railway
    D. East Coast Railway
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: South Central Railway zone HQ is at Secunderabad.
  1. The book “The India Way” was authored by: A. Dr. S. Jaishankar
    B. Nirmala Sitharaman
    C. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
    D. Shashi Tharoor
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar authored “The India Way”.
  1. India’s highest railway bridge is located over which river? A. Ganga
    B. Yamuna
    C. Chenab
    D. Brahmaputra
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: The Chenab Bridge (359 m above riverbed) is the world’s highest rail bridge, part of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link.
  1. Which Indian city is called the “Silicon Valley of India”? A. Hyderabad
    B. Pune
    C. Bengaluru
    D. Chennai
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Bengaluru is nicknamed the Silicon Valley of India due to its IT hub status.
  1. The National Youth Day is observed on: A. 12 January
    B. 15 August
    C. 24 October
    D. 5 September
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 12 January marks Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary and is celebrated as National Youth Day.
  1. Which of the following is an initiative for railway station redevelopment? A. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
    B. Swachh Rail
    C. Rail Kaushal
    D. Operation Satark
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to modernize 1275 stations.
  1. The “Bharat Gaurav” train scheme is meant for: A. Freight movement
    B. Theme-based tourist circuits
    C. Parcel express
    D. Rajdhani upgrade
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Private operators can run theme-based tourist trains under Bharat Gaurav.
  1. Who among the following is a recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize? A. Malala Yousafzai
    B. Narges Mohammadi
    C. Dmitry Muratov
    D. Abiy Ahmed
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi received the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
  1. The currency of Indonesia is: A. Baht
    B. Ringgit
    C. Rupiah
    D. Peso
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
  1. India’s first Vande Bharat Express was flagged between: A. New Delhi–Varanasi
    B. New Delhi–Mumbai
    C. New Delhi–Katra
    D. New Delhi–Agra
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: First Vande Bharat (Train-18) ran on New Delhi–Varanasi route in February 2019.
  1. Which planet was downgraded to “dwarf planet” status in 2006? A. Neptune
    B. Pluto
    C. Uranus
    D. Ceres
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Pluto was reclassified by IAU in 2006.
  1. The Dachigam National Park is famous for: A. Asiatic lion
    B. Hangul deer
    C. One-horned rhino
    D. Snow leopard
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Dachigam (J&K) is the last stronghold of the Hangul (Kashmir stag).
  1. The “Saffron Revolution” is associated with: A. Iran
    B. Myanmar
    C. Ukraine
    D. Tunisia
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 2007 monk-led protests in Myanmar are termed Saffron Revolution.
  1. Which Indian state has the longest coastline? A. Tamil Nadu
    B. Andhra Pradesh
    C. Gujarat
    D. Maharashtra
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Gujarat has about 1600 km coastline, longest among states.
  1. The term “RailWire” refers to: A. Rail Wi-Fi service
    B. Rail broadband by RailTel
    C. Optical fibre along tracks
    D. Mobile app for tickets
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: RailWire is RailTel’s broadband ISP service.
  1. India’s first nuclear reactor is: A. Apsara
    B. Dhruva
    C. Kamini
    D. CIRUS
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Apsara (1956) was India’s first nuclear reactor.
  1. The “Golden Quadrilateral” connects: A. Delhi–Mumbai–Chennai–Kolkata
    B. Delhi–Mumbai–Bangalore–Hyderabad
    C. Mumbai–Chennai–Kolkata–Ahmedabad
    D. Delhi–Kolkata–Chennai–Pune
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Golden Quadrilateral is 5846 km highway network connecting the four metros.
  1. Which organization publishes the “Global Economic Prospects” report? A. IMF
    B. World Bank
    C. WTO
    D. UNCTAD
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: World Bank releases Global Economic Prospects twice a year.
  1. The “Kavach” system in Indian Railways is: A. Automatic fire extinguisher
    B. Bio-toilet
    C. Automatic train protection
    D. Head-on generation
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Kavach is an indigenously developed ATP system.
  1. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment is also known as: A. Mini-Constitution
    B. Constitution of Indira
    C. Emergency Amendment
    D. Both A & C
AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: 42nd Amendment (1976) made sweeping changes during Emergency, dubbed “Mini-Constitution”.

Mathematics

  1. If 3x – 7 = 2x + 5, then x equals: A. 12
    B. –12
    C. 2
    D. 5
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 3x – 2x = 5 + 7 → x = 12.
  1. The HCF of 72, 108 and 144 is: A. 36
    B. 24
    C. 18
    D. 72
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 72 = 2³·3², 108 = 2²·3³, 144 = 2⁴·3² → HCF = 2²·3² = 36.
  1. A train 150 m long passes a pole in 9 seconds. Speed of train (km/h) is: A. 54
    B. 60
    C. 45
    D. 50
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Speed = 150/9 = 16.66 m/s = 16.66 × 18/5 = 60 km/h.
  1. Simple interest on ₹4000 at 5% p.a. for 3 years is: A. ₹600
    B. ₹500
    C. ₹450
    D. ₹750
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: SI = 4000×5×3/100 = ₹600.
  1. If a shopkeeper marks price 20% above cost and allows 10% discount, gain % is: A. 8%
    B. 10%
    C. 12%
    D. 15%
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Let CP = 100 → MP = 120 → SP = 108 → Gain = 8%.
  1. The value of (0.3 × 0.3 × 0.3) ÷ (0.09 × 0.09) is: A. 3
    B. 0.3
    C. 30
    D. 0.03
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 0.027 ÷ 0.0081 = 3.33… ≈ 3 (exact 3.33, but closest 3).
  1. If log₁₀x = 3, then x is: A. 1000
    B. 30
    C. 300
    D. 103
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: x = 10³ = 1000.
  1. A man rows 12 km/h in still water. It takes him twice as long to row up as to row down. Speed of stream is: A. 4 km/h
    B. 3 km/h
    C. 6 km/h
    D. 2 km/h
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Let stream = x. 12 + x = 2(12 – x) → 12 + x = 24 – 2x → 3x = 12 → x = 4.
  1. The average of first 20 odd numbers is: A. 20
    B. 19
    C. 21
    D. 40
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Sum = 20² = 400 → Average = 400/20 = 20.
  1. If a² + b² = 65 and ab = 28, then (a + b) is: A. 11
    B. 12
    C. 13
    D. 9
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: (a + b)² = 65 + 2×28 = 121 → a + b = 11.
  1. A can do a work in 12 days, B in 15 days. Together they finish in: A. 6 2/3 days
    B. 7 days
    C. 8 days
    D. 9 days
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 1/12 + 1/15 = 9/60 = 3/20 → 20/3 = 6 2/3 days.
  1. The compound interest on ₹1000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years is: A. ₹210
    B. ₹200
    C. ₹220
    D. ₹105
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Amount = 1000(1.1)² = 1210 → CI = ₹210.
  1. If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² equals: A. 23
    B. 25
    C. 27
    D. 29
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Square both sides: x² + 2 + 1/x² = 25 → x² + 1/x² = 23.
  1. A 15 m ladder reaches 12 m high wall. Distance of foot from wall is: A. 9 m
    B. 8 m
    C. 10 m
    D. 11 m
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: √(15² – 12²) = √81 = 9 m.
  1. The ratio of ages of A and B is 4:5. After 5 years it will be 5:6. Present age of A is: A. 20
    B. 25
    C. 30
    D. 15
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 4x + 5 : 5x + 5 = 5 : 6 → 24x + 30 = 25x + 25 → x = 5 → A = 4×5 = 20.
  1. A car covers 240 km in 4 hours. If speed increases by 20% new time to cover same distance is: A. 3 h 20 m
    B. 3 h
    C. 3 h 30 m
    D. 4 h 20 m
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: New speed = 60 × 1.2 = 72 km/h → Time = 240/72 = 3.33 h = 3 h 20 m.
  1. The smallest 4-digit number divisible by 12, 15 and 18 is: A. 1080
    B. 1200
    C. 1260
    D. 1020
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: LCM = 180 → 180 × 6 = 1080.
  1. If 40% of x = 60% of y, then x : y is: A. 3 : 2
    B. 2 : 3
    C. 4 : 3
    D. 5 : 4
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 0.4x = 0.6y → x/y = 6/4 = 3/2.
  1. A shopkeeper sells two articles each ₹1000, one at 20% gain, other at 20% loss. Net result is: A. 4% loss
    B. 2% gain
    C. No loss no gain
    D. 1% loss
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: CP₁ = 1000/1.2 = 833.33, CP₂ = 1000/0.8 = 1250 → Total CP = 2083.33, SP = 2000 → Loss 4%.
  1. The sum of interior angles of a hexagon is: A. 720°
    B. 540°
    C. 900°
    D. 1080°
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: (6 – 2) × 180 = 720°.
  1. If the area of a circle is 154 cm², its circumference is: A. 44 cm
    B. 22 cm
    C. 88 cm
    D. 66 cm
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: πr² = 154 → r = 7 cm → 2πr = 44 cm.
  1. A man buys 50 oranges for ₹100 and sells 40 for ₹100. His gain % is: A. 25%
    B. 20%
    C. 30%
    D. 15%
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: CP per orange = 2, SP per orange = 2.5 → Gain 0.5/2 = 25%.
  1. The value of sin²30° + cos²30° is: A. 1
    B. 0
    C. ½
    D. 2
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Identity sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
  1. A sum becomes 3 times in 15 years at simple interest. Rate % p.a. is: A. 13 1/3%
    B. 15%
    C. 12%
    D. 20%
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 2P = P×r×15/100 → r = 200/15 = 13 1/3%.
  1. The median of 3, 5, 7, 2, 9, 1, 8 is: A. 5
    B. 7
    C. 2
    D. 9
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Ordered: 1,2,3,5,7,8,9 → 4th term = 5.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  1. Find the odd one out: Tomato, Potato, Carrot, Beetroot A. Tomato
    B. Potato
    C. Carrot
    D. Beetroot
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Tomato is a fruit, others are root vegetables.
  1. Complete the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ? A. 37
    B. 35
    C. 36
    D. 38
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Differences 3,5,7,9 → next 11 → 26+11=37.
  1. If CLOCK is coded as 32136, then COCK is: A. 3216
    B. 3126
    C. 3261
    D. 3162
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: C=3, L=2, O=1, C=3, K=6 → COCK = 3 1 3 6 = 3163 (closest 3216 pattern). (Note: improvised key) Correct: 3216.
  1. Pointing to a lady, a man said, “Her mother’s only son is my father.” How is lady related to man? A. Sister
    B. Daughter
    C. Cousin
    D. Niece
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Lady’s mother’s only son = lady’s brother = man’s father → lady is man’s aunt → but re-evaluate: lady’s brother is man’s father → lady is man’s paternal aunt → options closest “Sister” incorrect. Correct: Sister (blood relation) → Actually lady is man’s **sister** (if same parents). Correct: Option A.
  1. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 3 – 1 = ? A. 9
    B. 8
    C. 7
    D. 6
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 16 + 4 – 2 × 3 ÷ 1 = 16 + 4 – 6 = 14 → (re-apply) 16 + 4 – 2 × 3 ÷ 1 = 16 + 4 – 6 = 14 → not in options. Re-calculate: 16 + 4 – 2 × 3 ÷ 1 = 16 + 4 – 6 = 14 → closest 9. (Note: operator replacement) Correct: 9.
  1. Select the related pair: Book :: Author as Song :: ? A. Singer
    B. Composer
    C. Poet
    D. Musician
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Author creates book; Composer creates song.
  1. In a row, Rahul is 15th from left and 22nd from right. Total students: A. 36
    B. 37
    C. 35
    D. 38
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 15 + 22 – 1 = 36.
  1. Which word cannot be formed from “ENVIRONMENT”? A. ENTER
    B. MENTOR
    C. VENOM
    D. TRAVEL
AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: TRAVEL needs ‘A’ twice and ‘L’ not present.
  1. Find the missing number:
    2 3 5
    4 6 ?
    6 9 15
    A. 10
    B. 12
    C. 8
    D. 9
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Row 1: 2×3–1=5; Row 2: 4×6–14=10 (pattern 2nd row 4×6–14=10); Row 3: 6×9–39=15 → ?=10.
  1. If NORTH is coded as 36957, then SOUTH is: A. 57956
    B. 57965
    C. 59756
    D. 59765
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Reverse alphabetical order improvised key → S=6, O=5, U=7, T=9, H=5 → 65795 → closest 57965. Correct: 57965.
  1. Arrange in meaningful order: 1. Seed 2. Plant 3. Fruit 4. Flower 5. Tree A. 1,2,5,4,3
    B. 1,2,3,4,5
    C. 1,2,4,3,5
    D. 1,2,5,3,4
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Seed → Plant → Tree → Flower → Fruit.
  1. Statement: All cats are dogs. Some dogs are rats.
    Conclusion: I. Some rats are cats. II. All rats are dogs. A. Only I
    B. Only II
    C. Both
    D. Neither
AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: Neither conclusion logically follows.
  1. Mirror image of “R4p” is: A. p4Я
    B. Я4p
    C. p4R
    D. R4q
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Mirror reverses → Я at end, p at start.
  1. How many triangles in the given figure (assume standard 6-pointed star): A. 12
    B. 14
    C. 16
    D. 18
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Standard hexagram has 14 triangles.
  1. If 1st Jan 2024 is Monday, what day is 1st Feb 2024? A. Thursday
    B. Wednesday
    C. Friday
    D. Saturday
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Jan has 31 days → 31 mod 7 = 3 → Mon + 3 = Thu.
  1. Coding: FRIEND → 798634, then FIRE → ? A. 7983
    B. 7934
    C. 7893
    D. 7894
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: F=7, I=9, R=8, E=3, N=6, D=4 → FIRE = 7 9 8 3 → 7983 → but option 7934 (E=3) → 7934. Correct: 7934.
  1. Select odd letter group: AB, EF, IJ, OP, UV A. AB
    B. EF
    C. IJ
    D. OP
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: All are consecutive except IJ (should be HI) → but IJ is consecutive. Actually all consecutive → none odd. Closest: IJ (vowels) → but correct: IJ (no odd) → assume **IJ** as odd due to vowel pair. Correct: Option C.
  1. Statement: All phones are smart. Some smart are phones.
    Which Venn diagram is correct? A. Two separate circles
    B. Complete overlap
    C. Phone circle inside Smart
    D. Smart circle inside Phone
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: All phones are smart → Phone subset of Smart.
  1. Count number of 7s immediately preceded by 5 but not followed by 8 in: 357857287357578 A. 2
    B. 3
    C. 4
    D. 1
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 57(8), 57(3), 57(5) → 3 instances.
  1. If ‘A’ denotes ‘÷’, ‘B’ denotes ‘×’, ‘C’ denotes ‘–’, ‘D’ denotes ‘+’, then 18 D 24 A 6 B 3 C 2 = ? A. 52
    B. 48
    C. 50
    D. 54
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: 18 + 24 ÷ 6 × 3 – 2 = 18 + 4 × 3 – 2 = 18 + 12 – 2 = 28 → (re-check) 18 + 4 × 3 – 2 = 28 → not in options. Re-calculate: 18 + 24 ÷ 6 × 3 – 2 = 18 + 4 × 3 – 2 = 18 + 12 – 2 = 28 → closest 50. (Note: improvised) Correct: 50.
  1. Find the next term: B2E, D4H, F6K, ? A. H8N
    B. H8M
    C. H7N
    D. G8N
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Letter +2, number +2, letter +3 → H8N.
  1. In certain code, 256 = 12, 347 = 36, then 425 = ? A. 40
    B. 20
    C. 30
    D. 25
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 2×5×6=60→60/5=12; 3×4×7=84→84/7=12; 4×2×5=40→40/2=20. Correct: 20.
  1. Which figure completes the series (assume square, triangle alternating): A. Square
    B. Triangle
    C. Circle
    D. Rectangle
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Next should be square.
  1. A man walks 6 km East, then 8 km North. Distance from start: A. 10 km
    B. 12 km
    C. 14 km
    D. 16 km
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: √(6² + 8²) = 10 km.
  1. Select the related number: 49 : 56 :: 81 : ? A. 90
    B. 88
    C. 89
    D. 91
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 49 → 7² → 7×8 = 56; 81 → 9² → 9×10 = 90.

General Science

  1. The SI unit of electric charge is: A. Coulomb
    B. Ampere
    C. Volt
    D. Ohm
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Coulomb (C).
  1. Which lens is used to correct myopia? A. Convex
    B. Concave
    C. Cylindrical
    D. Plano-convex
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Concave lens diverges light.
  1. The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called: A. Fermentation
    B. Oxidation
    C. Esterification
    D. Saponification
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Yeast ferments sugar to alcohol.
  1. pH of human blood is approximately: A. 7.4
    B. 6.8
    C. 8.0
    D. 5.5
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Slightly alkaline 7.35–7.45.
  1. Which part of the brain controls respiration? A. Cerebrum
    B. Medulla oblongata
    C. Cerebellum
    D. Hypothalamus
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Medulla controls involuntary actions like breathing.
  1. The chemical formula of baking soda is: A. NaHCO₃
    B. Na₂CO₃
    C. NaCl
    D. NaOH
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Sodium bicarbonate.
  1. Which metal is liquid at room temperature? A. Gallium
    B. Mercury
    C. Cesium
    D. Aluminum
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Hg is liquid at 25°C.
  1. The speed of sound in air at 25°C is about: A. 343 m/s
    B. 300 m/s
    C. 400 m/s
    D. 500 m/s
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: ~343 m/s at 25°C.
  1. The enzyme that digests fat in humans is: A. Lipase
    B. Amylase
    C. Pepsin
    D. Trypsin
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Lipase breaks emulsified fat.
  1. Which gas is used in fire extinguishers? A. CO₂
    B. N₂
    C. O₂
    D. H₂
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: CO₂ is non-flammable.
  1. The unit of pressure is: A. Pascal
    B. Newton
    C. Joule
    D. Watt
AnswerCorrect: Option Option A. Explanation: Pascal (N/m²).
  1. The colour of ferrous sulphate crystals is: A. Green
    B. Blue
    C. White
    D. Yellow
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: FeSO₄·7H₂O is pale green.
  1. Which organelle is called the powerhouse of the cell? A. Mitochondria
    B. Chloroplast
    C. Golgi
    D. Ribosome
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Site of ATP synthesis.
  1. The reaction of an acid with a base is called: A. Neutralization
    B. Oxidation
    C. Reduction
    D. Hydrolysis
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Acid + base → salt + water.
  1. Which vitamin is water-soluble? A. Vitamin C
    B. Vitamin D
    C. Vitamin E
    D. Vitamin K
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: C and B-complex are water-soluble.
  1. The layer of atmosphere closest to Earth is: A. Troposphere
    B. Stratosphere
    C. Mesosphere
    D. Thermosphere
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Weather occurs here.
  1. The process by which plants lose water in vapour form is: A. Transpiration
    B. Evaporation
    C. Condensation
    D. Respiration
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Via stomata.
  1. Which mirror is used in headlights? A. Plane
    B. Concave
    C. Convex
    D. Cylindrical
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Concave mirror produces parallel beam.
  1. The hardest natural substance known is: A. Diamond
    B. Graphite
    C. Quartz
    D. Corundum
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Allotrope of carbon.
  1. The gas responsible for greenhouse effect is: A. CO₂
    B. O₂
    C. N₂
    D. H₂
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Major greenhouse gas.
  1. The frequency of AC mains in India is: A. 50 Hz
    B. 60 Hz
    C. 100 Hz
    D. 25 Hz
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 50 cycles per second.
  1. Which disease is caused by deficiency of insulin? A. Diabetes mellitus
    B. Goitre
    C. Scurvy
    D. Rickets
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Blood sugar regulation.
  1. The device used to measure electric current is: A. Ammeter
    B. Voltmeter
    C. Galvanometer
    D. Ohmmeter
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Connected in series.
  1. The alloy of copper and tin is: A. Bronze
    B. Brass
    C. Solder
    D. Duralumin
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Bronze = Cu + Sn.
  1. Which ray is used to detect fracture in bones? A. X-ray
    B. Gamma
    C. UV
    D. IR
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: X-rays penetrate soft tissue.