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Exam: RRB NTPC Subject: General Awareness

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas released from landfills?

Methane Carbon Monoxide Nitrogen Oxides Sulfur Dioxide
Q2. What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

Geothermal energy Solar radiation Ocean currents Lunar influence
Q3. In the context of union wage differentials, the 'threat effect' refers to:

The wage premium enjoyed by unionized workers compared to similar non-unionized workers The tendency of non-unionized firms to raise wages to discourage unionization The decrease in employment caused by union wage demands The loss of jobs due to automation replacing unionized labour
Q4. If a country's GDP increases by 5% in a year, but its population grows by 6% in the same year, which of the following is likely to be true?

GDP per capita has increased. Productivity has likely declined. The standard of living has definitely improved. The country is experiencing hyperinflation.
Q5. The Civil Disobedience Movement also saw the boycott of government jobs and educational institutions. This aimed to weaken the British administration by:

Forcing them to recruit more personnel Disrupting the flow of educated manpower Encouraging emigration Promoting self-reliance in education
Q6. Which country recently held a referendum on constitutional amendments?

Turkey Greece Italy Spain
Q7. Which type of pollution affects our hearing?

Water pollution Air pollution Noise pollution Soil pollution
Q8. What is the primary purpose of the Balance of Payments?

To track domestic production To measure a country's economic performance To record all economic transactions with the rest of the world To manage internal monetary policy
Q9. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is important for:

Rapid weight gain Increased sugar cravings Maintaining a healthy digestive system Higher risk of chronic diseases
Q10. What causes the phases of the Moon?

Earth's shadow The Sun's changing position The Moon's changing orbit The changing angle at which we see the Moon illuminated by the Sun
Q11. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale, meaning a change of one pH unit represents a tenfold change in:

Concentration of the base Concentration of the acid Hydrogen ion concentration Neutrality
Q12. The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002, made elementary education a fundamental right and also mandated the state to provide it. To which Article was this added?

Article 21A Article 45 Article 51A(k) Article 14
Q13. The establishment of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad is a testament to his contributions in the field of:

Judiciary Law and order Foreign affairs Rural development
Q14. The 'Saranjami' system, prevalent in Maratha administration, was a system of land tenure. What was its primary function?

Granting land for religious institutions Providing stipends to court poets Assigning land revenue to military chieftains Collecting taxes from peasant proprietors
Q15. The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most directly related to which aspect of sustainable development?

Economic efficiency Social justice Environmental limits Cultural preservation
Q16. The 'Direct Action Day' called by the Muslim League in August 1946 was primarily a precursor to:

The negotiation of the Cabinet Mission Plan. The formal announcement of the Mountbatten Plan. The outbreak of widespread communal riots, escalating tensions towards partition. The establishment of an interim government.
Q17. The World Bank's policy advice and technical assistance are crucial components of its development strategy. When the World Bank engages in 'sector adjustment loans' or 'policy-based lending,' what is the underlying principle guiding its operations?

Providing untied financial aid for immediate relief efforts. Supporting broad, structural reforms in a country's economic policies. Funding specific infrastructure projects with clear deliverables. Offering grants for humanitarian aid and disaster recovery.
Q18. Which year did India witness a major financial crisis prompting economic reforms?

1991 2000 1985 1975
Q19. The marginal rate of substitution (MRS) represents:

The rate at which a consumer is willing to give up one good for another while maintaining the same level of utility The rate at which a firm is willing to substitute capital for labor The rate at which production increases with an increase in input The rate at which prices change
Q20. Satyendra Nath Bose is renowned for his contributions to:

Relativity Quantum Mechanics Particle Physics Thermodynamics

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