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Q1RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The Pala King of Bengal, Dharamapala was defeated by which of the following Rashtrakuta kings?
  1. AKrishna I
  2. BIndra III
  3. CGovinda III
  4. DDhruva Dharavarsha
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Correct answer: (D) Dhruva Dharavarsha

Q2RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is a cave complex with stunning paintings and sculptures, located in Maharashtra?
  1. ABadami Caves
  2. BBhimbetka Caves
  3. CElephanta Caves
  4. DAjanta Caves
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Correct answer: (D) Ajanta Caves

Q3RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
According to clause (2) of Article 239A, any law created by the Parliament for Puducherry shall NOT be considered an amendment to the Constitution for the purposes of which Article?
  1. AArticle 371
  2. BArticle 368
  3. CArticle 370
  4. DArticle 356
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Correct answer: (B) Article 368

Q4RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
A milk man has 80 litres milk in one container and 68 litres milk in another container. Find the maximum capacity of a container, which can measure milk of either container exact number of times.
  1. A4 litres
  2. B6 litres
  3. C5 litres
  4. D2 litres
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Correct answer: (A) 4 litres

Q5RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which of the following kinds of demand exists in the monopolistic competition for the product of an individual firm?
  1. APerfectly inelastic
  2. BRelatively elastic
  3. CRelatively inelastic
  4. DPerfectly elastic
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Correct answer: (B) Relatively elastic

Q6RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Who among the following was appointed as the Union Minister of Panchayati Raj in June 2024?
  1. ARajiv Ranjan Singh
  2. BPiyush Goyal
  3. CShivraj Singh Chouhan
  4. DJagat Prakash Nadda
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Correct answer: (A) Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Q7RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
What unique feature do the sex chromosomes in humans have compared to other chromosomes?
  1. AThey are not always a perfect pair in males.
  2. BThey are always perfectly paired.
  3. CThey are identical in males and females.
  4. DThey are the largest chromosomes in the body.
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Correct answer: (A) They are not always a perfect pair in males.

Q8RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Radha thinks of a number and subtracts 6 3/5 from it. She multiplies the result by 10. Now the result obtained is four times the same number she thought. Find the number.
  1. A12
  2. B13
  3. C11
  4. D14
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Correct answer: (C) 11

Q9RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
In which year was 'Reflections on Mughal Art & Culture' published?
  1. A2020
  2. B2022
  3. C2021
  4. D2019
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Correct answer: (C) 2021

Q10RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
B, C, E, F and H have different heights. F is taller than E but shorter than B. E is taller than H. C is taller than H. More than two people are taller than C. How many people are taller than H?
  1. AOne
  2. BFour
  3. CThree
  4. DTwo
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Correct answer: (B) Four

Q11RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The reactants that are used for the production of bleaching powder are:
  1. ACaO + Cl
  2. BCa(OH)₂ + Cl₂
  3. CCaO + Cl₂
  4. DCaOH + Cl₂
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Correct answer: (B) Ca(OH)₂ + Cl₂

Q12RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which of the following plants propagates through runners?
  1. AJasmine
  2. BPotato
  3. CStrawberry
  4. DRose
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Correct answer: (C) Strawberry

Q13RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Find the value of 0.36̅ + 0.72̅3̅.
  1. A1 41/495
  2. B1 89/990
  3. C1 26/33
  4. D1 31/330
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Correct answer: (B) 1 89/990

Q14RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only five people have exams after P. Only three people have exams before T. Q has the exam immediately after V but before U. S does not have the exam on Monday. How many people have exams between Q and R?
  1. AThree
  2. BTwo
  3. CFour
  4. DOne
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Correct answer: (C) Four

Q15RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Chiang Mai city, the most polluted city in the world as of March 2024, is located in which country?
  1. AJapan
  2. BThailand
  3. CVietnam
  4. DChina
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Correct answer: (B) Thailand

Q16RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
If 330 persons can complete the construction of a shopping complex in 50 days, how many persons are required to complete the same work in 30 days?
  1. A550
  2. B450
  3. C198
  4. D505
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Correct answer: (A) 550

Q17RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated its 55th foundation day on 15 August 2024 by launching which of the following satellites?
  1. AEOS-06
  2. BEOS-07
  3. CEOS-08
  4. DEOS-04
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Correct answer: (C) EOS-08

Q18RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
A man sold an article for ₹481 by first giving a d% discount on its marked price, and then another discount having the same nominal value (in ₹). If the marked price of the article is ₹1924, then what is the value of d?
  1. A42.5
  2. B37.5
  3. C32
  4. D33
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Correct answer: (B) 37.5

Q19RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Hangul, also known as Kashmir Stag, can be found in ______________.
  1. ACampbell Bay
  2. BDudhwa
  3. CChandoli
  4. DDachigam
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Correct answer: (D) Dachigam

Q20RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Who made history by becoming the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel in August 2024?
  1. ASuyash Jadhav
  2. BVirdhawal Khade
  3. CSrihari Nataraj
  4. DSiddhartha Agarwal
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Correct answer: (D) Siddhartha Agarwal

Q21RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The genetic constitution of a child getting an X bearing sperm from the father will be:
  1. A46+XX
  2. B46+XY
  3. C44+XX
  4. D44+XY
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Correct answer: (C) 44+XX

Q22RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Washing soda is represented by Na₂CO₃.xH₂O. The value of 'x' is equal to:
  1. A2
  2. B10
  3. C6
  4. D8
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Correct answer: (B) 10

Q23RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Where did Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, inaugurate India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers in October 2024?
  1. AHyderabad
  2. BBhopal
  3. CPune
  4. DChennai
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Correct answer: (C) Pune

Q24RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Who launched ‘Create in India Challenge-Season One’ in New Delhi on 22 August 2024, the run-up to the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit?
  1. ANitin Gadkari
  2. BAmit Shah
  3. CNarendra Modi
  4. DAshwini Vaishnaw
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Correct answer: (D) Ashwini Vaishnaw

Q25RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following articles deals with elections to the House of the People and to the legislative assemblies of state to be on the basis of adult suffrage?
  1. A326
  2. B340
  3. C352
  4. D318
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Correct answer: (A) 326

Q26RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two set of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. PMN : RPI VHS : XKN
  1. AJPQ : LSM
  2. BNFF : PIA
  3. CTIH : VMC
  4. DPTV : RWR
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Correct answer: (B) NFF : PIA

Q27RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Find the value of 2.38̅ ÷ 0.54̅.
  1. A4 19/49
  2. B3 17/21
  3. C5 26/51
  4. D6 29/57
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Correct answer: (A) 4 19/49

Q28RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
B, C, E, F and H have different heights. Only C is taller than B. E is taller than H. Only two people have heights between F and C. How many people have heights between H and B?
  1. ATwo
  2. BOne
  3. CThree
  4. DFour
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Correct answer: (A) Two

Q29RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
In the context of Buddhist architecture, what is a ‘chaitya’?
  1. AA decorative column
  2. BA residential space for monks
  3. CA hall for prayer and assembly
  4. DA type of stupa
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Correct answer: (C) A hall for prayer and assembly

Q30RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
What is the process of fusion of the male and female gametes called in plants?
  1. AFertilisation
  2. BGermination
  3. CPropagation
  4. DPollination
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Correct answer: (A) Fertilisation

Q31RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
What is the shape of the magnetic field lines inside a solenoid?
  1. AStraight and parallel
  2. BElliptical
  3. CCircular
  4. DRandomly oriented
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Correct answer: (A) Straight and parallel

Q32RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
(a⁴ × b³ × c⁴) / (a⁹ × b⁴ × c⁸) in simplified form is:
  1. A(a⁷) × (b⁹) × (c⁸)
  2. B(a⁻⁹) × (b⁻²) × (c⁻²)
  3. C(a⁷) × (b⁸) × (c⁻⁹)
  4. D(a⁻⁵) × (b⁻¹) × (c⁻⁴)
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Correct answer: (D) (a⁻⁵) × (b⁻¹) × (c⁻⁴)

Q33RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following Constitutional amendments inserts the Special officer for linguistic minorities, who is known as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India (CLM), to investigate all the matters relating to the safeguards provided for the linguistic minorities in India under the Constitution and report to the President?
  1. A2nd Constitutional Amendment Act,1952
  2. B11th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1965
  3. C10th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1960
  4. D7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956
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Correct answer: (D) 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956

Q34RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, X, Y and Z, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept above B. Only one box is kept between C and B. Only three boxes are kept between C and Y. Y is kept at some place above B. Z is kept immediately below Y. A is kept at one of the places above X. D is not kept immediately above or below C. Which box is kept at the lowermost position?
  1. AZ
  2. BC
  3. CX
  4. DB
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Correct answer: (C) X

Q35RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which state hosted the 61st edition of the Indian National Chess Championship in 2024?
  1. AKarnataka
  2. BHaryana
  3. CHimachal Pradesh
  4. DTamil Nadu
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Correct answer: (B) Haryana

Q36RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following statements is correct about equilibrium?
  1. AEquilibrium is the situation where there is more tendency for change.
  2. BEquilibrium is the situation where there is a tendency for change.
  3. CEquilibrium is the situation where there is less tendency for change.
  4. DEquilibrium is the situation where there is no tendency for any change.
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Correct answer: (D) Equilibrium is the situation where there is no tendency for any change.

Q37RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
In which year was 'Indian Culture: A Compendium of Indian History, Culture and Heritage' published?
  1. A2023
  2. B2020
  3. C2021
  4. D2022
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Correct answer: (C) 2021

Q38RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
According to Mendel, which trait appeared in F1 progeny on crossing tall pea plants with short pea plants?
  1. ATall
  2. BShort
  3. CDwarf
  4. DMedium
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Correct answer: (A) Tall

Q39RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
What was the venue of G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in 2024?
  1. ACuiaba, Brazil
  2. BParis, France
  3. COttawa, Canada
  4. DBrussels, Belgium
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Correct answer: (A) Cuiaba, Brazil

Q40RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
In the month of July in India, at what latitude is the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone typically situated?
  1. ANear the equator
  2. BBetween 5°N and 10°N
  3. CAround 20°N-25°N
  4. DSouth of the equator
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Correct answer: (C) Around 20°N-25°N

Q41RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following dynasties did NOT participate in tripartite struggle over Kannauj?
  1. AThe Gurjara-Pratiharas
  2. BThe Cholas
  3. CThe Rashtrakutas
  4. DThe Palas
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Correct answer: (B) The Cholas

Q42RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
The Citizenship Amendment Act was enacted in 2019 and was operationalised after the rules for it were notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs on _______.
  1. A11 March 2023
  2. B11 March 2022
  3. C11 March 2020
  4. D11 March 2024
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Correct answer: (D) 11 March 2024

Q43RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which city of India organised the World Sustainable Development Summit 2024?
  1. AJaipur
  2. BMumbai
  3. CNew Delhi
  4. DHyderabad
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Correct answer: (C) New Delhi

Q44RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Why is variation in plants important for their survival and evolution?
  1. AIt ensures that all plants produce identical offspring.
  2. BIt helps plants to grow taller and stronger.
  3. CIt allows plants to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
  4. DIt reduces competition among plants.
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Correct answer: (C) It allows plants to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Q45RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Consider a pencil dipped in water in a glass beaker. If the water is replaced by kerosene or turpentine, will the pencil appear displaced to the same extent?
  1. AYes, the displacement will be the same.
  2. BYes, it will be more displaced than in water.
  3. CNo, the displacement will vary.
  4. DNo, the pencil will appear straight.
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Correct answer: (D) No, the pencil will appear straight.

Explanation

Official answer key: (4) No, the pencil will appear straight. Correct answer should be (3) No, the displacement will vary. Kerosene (n ≈ 1.44) and turpentine (n ≈ 1.47) have different refractive indices from water (n ≈ 1.33), so the pencil still looks bent, by a different amount (NCERT Class 10 activity). Scoring follows the official key.

Q46RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which among the following organisms reproduce by regeneration method?
  1. ABryophyllum
  2. BRhizopus
  3. CPlanaria
  4. DYeast
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Correct answer: (C) Planaria

Q47RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Write the expanded form of (6a + 2b + 7c)².
  1. A36a² + 4b² + 49c² + 28ab + 28bc + 84ac
  2. B36a² + 4b² + 49c² + 24ab + 28bc + 94ac
  3. C36a² + 4b² + 49c² + 24ab + 23bc + 84ac
  4. D36a² + 4b² + 49c² + 24ab + 28bc + 84ac
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Correct answer: (D) 36a² + 4b² + 49c² + 24ab + 28bc + 84ac

Q48RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was introduced in 2023. 2) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam ensures 33% reserved seats for women in the Parliament, Legislative Assemblies and Delhi Assembly. 3) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be in force for 10 years only.
  1. A1 only
  2. B1 and 3
  3. C2 and 3
  4. D1 and 2
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Correct answer: (C) 2 and 3

Explanation

Official answer key: (3) 2 and 3 Correct answer should be (4) 1 and 2. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (106th Amendment) was introduced in 2023 and reserves one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and the Delhi assembly. The reservation is for 15 years, not 10, so statement 3 is wrong. Scoring follows the official key.

Q49RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Who was appointed as the new head coach of the junior men’s hockey team in August 2024?
  1. AShankar Lakshman
  2. BHarmanpreet Singh
  3. CPrithipal Singh
  4. DPR Sreejesh
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Correct answer: (D) PR Sreejesh

Q50RRB JE CBT-1, 18 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Write the expanded form of (5a + 4b + 9c)².
  1. A25a² + 16b² + 81c² + 44ab + 72bc + 90ac
  2. B25a² + 16b² + 81c² + 40ab + 72bc + 90ac
  3. C25a² + 16b² + 81c² + 40ab + 72bc + 100ac
  4. D25a² + 16b² + 81c² + 40ab + 67bc + 90ac
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Correct answer: (B) 25a² + 16b² + 81c² + 40ab + 72bc + 90ac

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