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Q101RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Each of D, E, F, K, L, M and N has an exam on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. N has exam on Thursday. L has an exam two days before N. Only four people have exams between F and L. M has an exam on one of the days after L. D has an exam on the day immediately before E. How many people have exams between E and M?
  1. AThree
  2. BOne
  3. CTwo
  4. DFour
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Correct answer: (C) Two

Q102RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following rights is NOT part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
  1. ARight to Property
  2. BRight to Privacy
  3. CRight to Free Legal Aid
  4. DRight to Livelihood
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Correct answer: (A) Right to Property

Q103RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
The numbers of children in 10 families of a locality are 2, 1, 3, 4, 2, 3, 5, 1, 1, 3. The number of children per family is:
  1. A2.8
  2. B2.5
  3. C2.4
  4. D3
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Correct answer: (B) 2.5

Q104RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
If A:B = 1 : 3, B:C = 4 : 3 and C : D = 6 : 7, then A:B:C:D is
  1. A8:24:18:21
  2. B6:24:18:21
  3. C8:22:18:21
  4. D8:24:16:21
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Correct answer: (A) 8:24:18:21

Q105RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
With respect to Quad Leaders' Summit, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) The Quad Leaders’ Summit was held in Wilmington (US) in 2024. 2) The year 2024 marks 22 years since the formation of the grouping. 3) India will host the 2025 Quad Leaders Summit.
  1. A1 and 3 only
  2. B1 only
  3. C2 and 3 only
  4. D1 and 2 only
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Correct answer: (A) 1 and 3 only

Q106RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Kapil Parmar created history by securing India's first-ever medal in which game at the Paralympic Games 2024?
  1. AJudo
  2. BShooting
  3. CFencing
  4. DTable Tennis
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Correct answer: (A) Judo

Q107RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
In surgical procedures for contraception in males, sperm transfer gets prevented if which of the following is blocked?
  1. AFallopian tubes
  2. BTestes
  3. CVas deferens
  4. DOvary
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Correct answer: (C) Vas deferens

Q108RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Students and professors of which IIT have developed an innovative fire rescue drone in June 2024?
  1. AIIT Delhi
  2. BIIT Mandi
  3. CIIT Madras
  4. DIIT Dharwad
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Correct answer: (D) IIT Dharwad

Q109RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?
  1. A12
  2. B10
  3. C8
  4. D15
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Correct answer: (A) 12

Q110RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
B, C, E, F and H have different heights. B is taller than C. Only E is shorter than F. H is taller than B. How many people are taller than C?
  1. ATwo
  2. BOne
  3. CFour
  4. DThree
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Correct answer: (A) Two

Q111RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following is a primary reason why all multi-cellular organisms do not reproduce by fragmentation?
  1. ATheir cells are loosely organised.
  2. BThey have specialised cells organised into tissues and organs.
  3. CThey are unicellular.
  4. DThey have a random arrangement of cells.
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Correct answer: (B) They have specialised cells organised into tissues and organs.

Q112RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Correctly match the following Biosphere Reserves to their respective states. Biosphere Reserves States 1. Nokrek a. Meghalaya 2. Panna b. Madhya Pradesh 3. Manas c. Assam
  1. A1-a, 2-c, 3-b
  2. B1-b, 2-a, 3-c
  3. C1-c, 2-b, 3-a
  4. D1-a, 2-b, 3-c
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Correct answer: (D) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

Q113RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Legislative Assembly for the National Capital Territory and the seats in such Assembly shall be filled by members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the National Capital Territory?
  1. AArticle 239 AA
  2. BArticle 239A
  3. CArticle 239 B
  4. DArticle 239 AB
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Correct answer: (A) Article 239 AA

Q114RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
What develops into fruit after fertilisation?
  1. AStigma
  2. BStyle
  3. CAnther
  4. DOvary
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Correct answer: (D) Ovary

Q115RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following diseases can be prevented by using a mechanical barrier contraceptive method?
  1. AMalaria
  2. BAIDS
  3. CTB
  4. DTyphoid
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Correct answer: (B) AIDS

Q116RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
What is one of the main attractions of ‘Mamallapuram’ apart from the dance festival?
  1. AModern art galleries
  2. BArchitectural beauty of temples
  3. CWildlife sanctuaries
  4. DLocal handicrafts
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Correct answer: (B) Architectural beauty of temples

Q117RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which status was conferred upon Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) by the Government of India in August 2008?
  1. ANavratna
  2. BMiniratna
  3. CMaharatna
  4. DDashratna
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Correct answer: (A) Navratna

Q118RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Which of the following Ministries launched the electric mobility promotion scheme in March 2024 to provide short term support to Electric Vehicles?
  1. AMinistry of Heavy Industries
  2. BMinistry of Corporate Affairs
  3. CMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  4. DMinistry of Road Transport and Highways
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Correct answer: (A) Ministry of Heavy Industries

Q119RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)
Besides being a barrier method of contraception, condoms also serve which of the following purposes?
  1. APrevent transmission of STDs such as gonorrhoea
  2. BHelp in transmission of STDs such as gonorrhoea
  3. CPrevent diseases that spread through skin-to-skin contact
  4. DDecrease sexual desire
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Correct answer: (A) Prevent transmission of STDs such as gonorrhoea

Q120RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following rivers is ephemeral?
  1. ABeas
  2. BChambal
  3. CYamuna
  4. DLuni
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Correct answer: (D) Luni

Q121RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following is an example of a natural monopoly?
  1. ABookshop
  2. BRailways
  3. CApple store in delhi
  4. DMalls
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Correct answer: (B) Railways

Q122RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Write the expanded form of (5a + 6b + 8c)².
  1. A25a² + 36b² + 64c² + 64ab + 96bc + 80ac
  2. B25a² + 36b² + 64c² + 60ab + 91bc + 80ac
  3. C25a² + 36b² + 64c² + 60ab + 96bc + 80ac
  4. D25a² + 36b² + 64c² + 60ab + 96bc + 90ac
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Correct answer: (C) 25a² + 36b² + 64c² + 60ab + 96bc + 80ac

Q123RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Pollen grains are transferred to which part of pistil?
  1. AOvule
  2. BStigma
  3. COvary
  4. DStyle
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Correct answer: (B) Stigma

Q124RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
20 ml of NaOH is neutralised by 10 ml of HNO₃. How much NaOH will be required to neutralise 15 ml of HNO₃?
  1. A20 ml
  2. B40 ml
  3. C30 ml
  4. D25 ml
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Correct answer: (C) 30 ml

Q125RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
How do hormonal contraceptives prevent pregnancy?
  1. ABy blocking the fallopian tubes
  2. BBy increasing sperm production
  3. CBy changing the hormonal balance to prevent egg release
  4. DBy creating a physical barrier
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Correct answer: (C) By changing the hormonal balance to prevent egg release

Q126RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following was the venue of the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee?
  1. ADubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. BNew Delhi, India
  3. CNew York, United States
  4. DParis, France
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Correct answer: (B) New Delhi, India

Q127RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
One of the famous Kali temples in India, Kalighat, is located in which of the following Indian states?
  1. AAssam
  2. BWest Bengal
  3. CMaharastra
  4. DOdisha
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Correct answer: (B) West Bengal

Q128RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Who is the author of "Postcolonial Elements in Amitav Ghosh's 'The Shadow Lines,'" published in 2018?
  1. ASalman Rushdie
  2. BNivedhaa Nivi
  3. CAmitav Ghosh
  4. DArundhati Roy
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Correct answer: (B) Nivedhaa Nivi

Q129RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Who among the following was the first attorney General of Independent India?
  1. AMC Setalvad
  2. BSV Gupta
  3. CNiren de
  4. DSoli Sorabjee
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Correct answer: (A) MC Setalvad

Q130RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following best describes a common industrial use of washing soda?
  1. AVinegar production
  2. BGlass manufacturing
  3. CFertiliser manufacturing
  4. DCement production
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Correct answer: (B) Glass manufacturing

Q131RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
A question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and select the most appropriate answer. Question: Five trees, S, M, N, O and A, are of different heights. Which among them is the tallest tree? Statements: (I) N is taller than A. A is taller than M. (II) S is taller than M. S is shorter than O.
  1. AData in statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
  2. BData in statements I and II together are sufficient to answer the question.
  3. CData in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not.
  4. DData in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not.
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Correct answer: (A) Data in statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

Q132RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following is the National Waterway 2 in India?
  1. AWest Coast canal and Champakara and Udyogmandal canals
  2. BBrahmaputra river
  3. CKakinada canal (Kakinada to Rajahmundry)
  4. DEast Coast canal and Matai river
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Correct answer: (B) Brahmaputra river

Q133RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
The concepts no double jeopardy, no self incrimination and no ex post facto are mentioned under _____ of the Indian Constitution.
  1. AArticle 23
  2. BArticle 21
  3. CArticle 20
  4. DArticle 19
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Correct answer: (C) Article 20

Q134RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Mendel had selected garden pea for certain favourable reasons. Which of the following is NOT a reason for his choice required for his experiments?
  1. AThey produce many offsprings.
  2. BThey can be self-pollinated and cross-pollinated.
  3. CThey have easily observable traits.
  4. DThey have a long generation time.
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Correct answer: (D) They have a long generation time.

Q135RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
  1. ASonia Gandhi became the Leader of Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.
  2. BNarendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India in June 2024.
  3. COm Birla is elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.
  4. DAmit Shah assumed charge as Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation in June 2024.
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Correct answer: (A) Sonia Gandhi became the Leader of Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.

Q136RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Write the expanded form of (6a + 8b + 3c)².
  1. A36a² + 64b² + 9c² + 96ab + 43bc + 36ac
  2. B36a² + 64b² + 9c² + 100ab + 48bc + 36ac
  3. C36a² + 64b² + 9c² + 96ab + 48bc + 46ac
  4. D36a² + 64b² + 9c² + 96ab + 48bc + 36ac
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Correct answer: (D) 36a² + 64b² + 9c² + 96ab + 48bc + 36ac

Q137RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which Indian cricketer was appointed as the brand ambassador for MotoGP in India in July 2024?
  1. AJasprit Bumrah
  2. BVirat Kohli
  3. CShikhar Dhawan
  4. DRohit Sharma
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Correct answer: (C) Shikhar Dhawan

Q138RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
In which process multicellular organisms break into smaller pieces upon maturation?
  1. ASporulation
  2. BFission
  3. CRegeneration
  4. DFragmentation
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Correct answer: (D) Fragmentation

Q139RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Write the expanded form of (7a + 9b + 4c)².
  1. A49a² + 81b² + 16c² + 126ab + 72bc + 56ac
  2. B49a² + 81b² + 16c² + 126ab + 72bc + 66ac
  3. C49a² + 81b² + 16c² + 130ab + 72bc + 56ac
  4. D49a² + 81b² + 16c² + 126ab + 67bc + 56ac
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Correct answer: (A) 49a² + 81b² + 16c² + 126ab + 72bc + 56ac

Q140RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Quwwat-al-islam mosque is located in which of the following cities?
  1. ASikar
  2. BHyderabad
  3. CNew Delhi
  4. DAjmer
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Correct answer: (C) New Delhi

Q141RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
What was the name of the movement started in 1927 in Maharashtra, led by Dr. BR Ambedkar to access public resources such as water bodies, temples and schools?
  1. ABombay Peasants Revolt
  2. BKheda Satyagraha
  3. CShahada Movement
  4. DMahad Satyagraha
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Correct answer: (D) Mahad Satyagraha

Q142RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following is NOT an essential qualification for being elected as the President?
  1. ACitizen of India
  2. BHighly educated
  3. CQualified for election as a member of the House of the People
  4. DCompletion of 35 years
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Correct answer: (B) Highly educated

Q143RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
In a certain code language,‘batter ball six’ is coded as ‘lo ka di’,‘bowler ball wicket’ is coded as ‘ka mi th’ and‘batter cricket bowler’ is coded as ‘lo th qy’. What is the possible code for 'cricket ball' in that language?
  1. Aka th
  2. Bka qy
  3. Cth lo
  4. Dqy lo
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Correct answer: (B) ka qy

Q144RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Select the option in which the triads share the same relationship as that shared by the given triads. JINX - JXIN - JNXI COZY - CYOZ - CZYO
  1. AJAWS - JSAW - JWSA
  2. BFAIR - FARI - FIAR
  3. CEVIL - EIVL - ELIV
  4. DDRUG - DGUR - DUGR
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Correct answer: (A) JAWS - JSAW - JWSA

Q145RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
A vertical stick 11 m long casts a shadow 7 m long on the ground. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow of 35 m long on the ground. The height of the tower is:
  1. A52 m
  2. B55 m
  3. C50 m
  4. D60 m
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Correct answer: (B) 55 m

Q146RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Seven boxes, R, S, T, U, X, Y and Z, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only T is kept above X. Only Z is kept between X and Y. Only U is kept below R. How many boxes are kept between S and U?
  1. AFour
  2. BThree
  3. CTwo
  4. DOne
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Correct answer: (D) One

Q147RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
Which of the following received the top honour in the Best Urban Local Body category at the 5th National Water Awards for its innovative water conservation initiatives?
  1. AIndore, Madhya Pradesh
  2. BPune, Maharashtra
  3. CBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
  4. DSurat, Gujarat
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Correct answer: (D) Surat, Gujarat

Q148RRB JE CBT-1, 17 Dec 2024, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)
₹4800 were divided among P, Q and R, such that 6 times of P = 3 times of Q = 8 times of R. Find the share of R.
  1. A₹815
  2. B₹960
  3. C₹1034
  4. D₹1068
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Correct answer: (B) ₹960

Q149RRB JE CBT-1, 16 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Who among the following secured a gold medal for India at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
  1. ASachin Khilari
  2. BNavdeep Singh
  3. CPranav Soorma
  4. DHokato Hotozhe Sema
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Correct answer: (B) Navdeep Singh

Q150RRB JE CBT-1, 16 Dec 2024, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
According to the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019, individuals who entered India on or before _______ and belong to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian community from Pakistan, Afghanistan or Bangladesh are eligible for citizenship.
  1. A31 December 2014
  2. B31 December 2017
  3. C31 December 2016
  4. D31 December 2015
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Correct answer: (A) 31 December 2014

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