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Science & Technology Previous Year Questions

22 Science & Technology (General Awareness) questions asked in RRB ALP previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.

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Q1RRB ALP CBT-1, 25 Nov 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
The Government of India has come out with a new set of National Awards in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation known as 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar' in _____ categories.
  1. Atwo
  2. Bfour
  3. Cthree
  4. Dfive
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Correct answer: (B) four

Q2RRB ALP CBT-1, 25 Nov 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
In May 2024, DRDO handed over _________ defence technology projects to IIT Bhubaneswar.
  1. Anine
  2. Bseven
  3. Cfive
  4. Deleven
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Correct answer: (A) nine

Q3RRB ALP CBT-1, 25 Nov 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
In the address regarding the Union Budget 2024, the Finance Minister highlighted key areas of focus for the upcoming year. Which of the following sectors was emphasised?
  1. AInfrastructure, Technology, Tourism and Environment
  2. BEducation, Sports, Culture and Entertainment
  3. CAgriculture, Defense, Space and Healthcare
  4. DEmployment, Skilling, MSMEs and the Middle Class
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Correct answer: (D) Employment, Skilling, MSMEs and the Middle Class

Q4RRB ALP CBT-1, 26 Nov 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
The draft of the ‘Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024’ was published for public consultation on which date?
  1. A1 August 2024
  2. B30 June 2024
  3. C5 September 2024
  4. D4 July 2024
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Correct answer: (D) 4 July 2024

Q5RRB ALP CBT-1, 26 Nov 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which of the following organisations is responsible for the development of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV, tested in August 2024?
  1. AIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  2. BHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  3. CDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
  4. DIndian Navy
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Correct answer: (C) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Q6RRB ALP CBT-1, 26 Nov 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
The 2024 philately scholarship scheme was launched by the Department of Posts under the _______.
  1. ASarva Shiksha Abhiyan
  2. BPradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
  3. CDeen Dayal SPARSH Yojan
  4. DDigital India Program
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Correct answer: (C) Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojan

Q7RRB ALP CBT-1, 26 Nov 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Under which Section of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, was the Universal Service Obligation Fund renamed as Digital Bharat Nidhi?
  1. ASection 24(1)
  2. BSection 12(3)
  3. CSection 20(1)
  4. DSection 30(2)
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Correct answer: (A) Section 24(1)

Q8RRB ALP CBT-1, 26 Nov 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
In 2024, which bank partnered with Veefin Solutions to launch the SmartFin, a digital supply-chain finance platform?
  1. AHDFC Bank
  2. BYES Bank
  3. CUCO Bank
  4. DICICI Bank
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Correct answer: (B) YES Bank

Q9RRB ALP CBT-1, 27 Nov 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
On which date did the Department of Posts launch the philately scholarship scheme in 2024?
  1. A15 August 2024
  2. B24 August 2024
  3. C5 September 2024
  4. D20 July 2024
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Correct answer: (B) 24 August 2024

Q10RRB ALP CBT-1, 27 Nov 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
In 2024, which country is cooperating with India to counter China's military assertiveness and has discussed technology transfer for UNICORN at the 2+2 ministerial dialogue?
  1. AJapan
  2. BFrance
  3. CThe United States of America
  4. DAustralia
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Correct answer: (A) Japan

Q11RRB ALP CBT-1, 27 Nov 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which off the following is the roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
  1. AMission Surksha
  2. BMission Vardan
  3. CMission Vatsalya
  4. DMission Arpan
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Correct answer: (C) Mission Vatsalya

Q12RRB ALP CBT-1, 27 Nov 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
How much venture capital fund would be set up for space economy in India as announced by the Finance Minister in the Annual Financial Statement 2024-25?
  1. A₹500 crore
  2. B₹1,500 crore
  3. C₹1,000 crore
  4. D₹700 crore
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Correct answer: (C) ₹1,000 crore

Q13RRB ALP CBT-1, 27 Nov 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
In 2024, what has been the main focus of the pavilions displayed at the India Art, Architecture, and Design Biennale?
  1. AInteractive technology exhibits
  2. BIndian film and photography
  3. CContemporary art and innovative designs
  4. DTraditional crafts and modern architecture
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Correct answer: (C) Contemporary art and innovative designs

Q14RRB ALP CBT-1, 28 Nov 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
On 26 June 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over which of the following to the Indian Navy?
  1. ALong Range Surface-to-Air Missile
  2. BAdvanced Torpedo
  3. CAnti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter
  4. DMedium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR)
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Correct answer: (D) Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR)

Q15RRB ALP CBT-1, 28 Nov 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
In 2024, which program organised youth exchange visits across states, focusing on the '5 Ps', namely Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions), Pragati (Development), Paraspar Sampark (People-to-people connect) and Prodyogiki (Technology)?
  1. ABharat Parv
  2. BYuva Sangam
  3. CIndia Unites
  4. DNational Youth Exchange
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Correct answer: (B) Yuva Sangam

Q16RRB ALP CBT-1, 28 Nov 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
In September 2024, which High Court of India struck down the amended Information Technology Rules 2023, which empowered the Centre to set up a fact check unit (FCU) to identify fake, false and misleading information about the government and its establishments on social media?
  1. ADelhi High Court
  2. BPatna High Court
  3. CBombay High Court
  4. DMadras High Court
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Correct answer: (C) Bombay High Court

Q17RRB ALP CBT-1, 28 Nov 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The concept of 'Prodyogiki' in the Yuva Sangam programme (2023) primarily focuses on which of the following?
  1. AEconomic development
  2. BTechnology
  3. CCultural preservation
  4. DPolitical awareness
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Correct answer: (B) Technology

Q18RRB ALP CBT-1, 29 Nov 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three _______ supercomputers, developed indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission.
  1. AParma Chandra
  2. BPARAM Surya
  3. CPARAM Rudra
  4. DPARAM Shakti
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Correct answer: (C) PARAM Rudra

Q19RRB ALP CBT-1, 29 Nov 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which of the following missions will lead to India’s first human presence on the International Space Station (ISS)?
  1. AAxiom-4
  2. BTaxsci-4
  3. CVenSpac-4
  4. DSpacoon-4
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Correct answer: (A) Axiom-4

Q20RRB ALP CBT-1, 29 Nov 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
What was the theme of ‘Financial Literacy Week 2024’, conducted by the Reserve Bank of India from 26 February to 01 March 2024?
  1. ACredit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
  2. BGood Financial Behaviour, Your Saviour
  3. CMake a Right Start : Become Financially Smart
  4. DGo Digital, Go Secure
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Correct answer: (C) Make a Right Start : Become Financially Smart

Q21RRB ALP CBT-1, 18 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which Act does the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, facilitate the implementation of?डिजिटल व्यक्तिगत डेटा संरक्षण नियम , 2025 किस अधिनियम के कार्यान्वयन को सुगम बनाते हैं ?
  1. ADigital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
  2. BInformation Technology and Cybersecurity Act, 2023
  3. CDigital Privacy Act, 2023
  4. DData Protection Act, 2023
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Correct answer: (A) Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Q22RRB ALP CBT-1, 18 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:00 PM)
The Indian Genomic Data Set launched in 2025 is stored at which of the following facilities?2025 में लॉन्च किया गया भारतीय जीनोमिक डेटा सेट (Indian Genomic Data Set) निम्नलिखित में से किस सुविधा केंद्र में संग्रहीत है ?
  1. ABharat Bioinformatics Center
  2. BNational Data Archive of India
  3. CIndian Genomics Mission Lab
  4. DIndian Biological Data Centre
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Correct answer: (D) Indian Biological Data Centre

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