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RRB GROUP D – ENGLISH MEDIUM – SET 8

5 Theory MCQ Tests × 15 Questions = 75 Questions

Questions selected from the uploaded Set 8 source. Numerical/calculation-heavy questions have been excluded in favor of theory, concepts, definitions, facts and principles.

Test 1 – 15 Questions

Q1. What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

A) H2SO3 B) H2SO4 C) HNO3 D) HCl

Q2. The role of enzymes in digestion is to:

A) Provide energy B) Speed up the breakdown of food molecules C) Absorb water D) Protect the stomach lining

Q3. The nervous system's basic structural and functional unit is called:

A) Neuron B) Axon C) Dendrite D) Synapse

Q4. What is the term for the point where parallel rays of light converge after reflection or refraction?

A) Center of curvature B) Principal axis C) Focal point D) Pole

Q5. Who is the constitutional head of the executive of the Union?

A) Prime Minister B) President C) Vice-President D) Cabinet Secretary

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Q6. What is the name of the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Google that has been integrated into its search engine?

A) ChatGPT B) Bard C) Bing AI D) Siri

Q7. Which Article deals with the protection of life and personal liberty?

A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22

Q8. 'The Kite Runner' is a novel by which Afghan-American author?

A) Khaled Hosseini B) Mohsin Hamid C) Tariq Ali D) Aatish Taseer

Q9. Which initiative provides interest-free loans to small and marginal farmers for agricultural activities?

A) PM-KISAN B) PM-FME C) NABARD Scheme D) Cooperative Credit Societies Scheme

Q10. The Quit India Movement was launched in response to:

A) The Cripps Mission proposals B) The Simon Commission report C) The Government of India Act, 1935 D) The outbreak of World War II

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Q11. The concept of 'Trickle-down economics' suggests that:

A) Wealth created for the rich will eventually benefit the poor B) Government intervention is necessary for wealth distribution C) Poverty is an inherent characteristic of developing economies D) Economic benefits flow from the poor to the rich

Q12. What does a standard deviation of 0 indicate?

A) All data points are identical B) The data is normally distributed C) The mean is 0 D) The range is 0

Q13. Who decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not?

A) President B) Prime Minister C) Speaker of Lok Sabha D) Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Q14. What is the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current?

A) Conductivity B) Insulation C) Resistance D) Capacitance

Q15. If an object moves with constant acceleration, its velocity changes by equal amounts in:

A) Equal time intervals B) Unequal time intervals C) Any time interval D) Zero time intervals

Test 2 – 15 Questions

Q1. Which family of elements is known for being highly reactive and having one valence electron?

A) Alkaline earth metals B) Halogens C) Alkali metals D) Noble gases

Q2. The chemical released at a synapse that transmits a signal from one neuron to another is called a:

A) Hormone B) Enzyme C) Neurotransmitter D) Receptor

Q3. In India, the concept of economic planning was largely influenced by:

A) The United States' laissez-faire model B) The Soviet Union's command economy model C) China's market socialism D) Japan's export-oriented growth

Q4. Fungi and bacteria are common examples of:

A) Producers B) Herbivores C) Decomposers D) Carnivores

Q5. The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its normal term on the advice of the:

A) Vice-President B) Speaker C) Prime Minister D) Chief Justice of India

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Q6. What is the SI unit of volume?

A) Liter B) Gallon C) Cubic meter D) Cubic centimeter

Q7. Which Article empowers the President to promulgate an Ordinance when Parliament is not in session?

A) Article 123 B) Article 124 C) Article 125 D) Article 126

Q8. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?

A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Property D) Right against Exploitation

Q9. What is the name of the first all-civilian crewed mission to orbit the Earth, launched by SpaceX in 2021?

A) Soyuz MS-18 B) Inspiration4 C) Crew-1 D) Axiom Mission 1

Q10. The Indian epic 'Ramayana' depicts the story of Prince Rama and his exile. Who is considered the main antagonist in the epic?

A) Hanuman B) Ravana C) Lakshmana D) Bharata

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Q11. What does the term 'cyclical deficit' refer to?

A) The portion of the deficit that arises due to fluctuations in the business cycle B) The deficit that is planned for in the budget C) The deficit caused by unexpected natural disasters D) The deficit that persists regardless of the economic cycle

Q12. The Treaty of Seringapatam in 1792 was signed between the British East India Company and:

A) The Marathas B) The Nizam of Hyderabad C) Tipu Sultan D) The Sikhs

Q13. Which of the following is the primary goal when analyzing a 'Statement and Assumptions' question?

A) To find evidence to disprove the statement. B) To identify unstated beliefs or premises that the author holds. C) To determine the logical consequence of the statement. D) To challenge the factual accuracy of the statement.

Q14. What is the SI unit of electric field strength?

A) Volt per meter B) Newton per Coulomb C) Both A and B D) Ampere per meter

Q15. Statements: 'All windows are doors. No door is a wall.' What is a valid conclusion?

A) All windows are walls. B) Some windows are walls. C) No window is a wall. D) Some walls are windows.

Test 3 – 15 Questions

Q1. Which pair shares the most similar relationship to 'Thermometer : Temperature'?

A) Clock : Time B) Ruler : Length C) Scale : Weight D) All of the above

Q2. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

A) Vice-President B) Speaker of Lok Sabha C) Chief Justice of India D) Prime Minister

Q3. Which of the following is a measure of dispersion?

A) Mean B) Median C) Mode D) Variance

Q4. The 'National Biofuel Policy' aims to promote the production and use of biofuels to:

A) Increase reliance on fossil fuels B) Reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and mitigate climate change C) Promote traditional cooking methods D) Encourage deforestation

Q5. Which of the following is a type of public sector bank in India?

A) HDFC Bank B) ICICI Bank C) Punjab National Bank D) Axis Bank

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Q6. What phenomenon is responsible for the attraction or repulsion between charged objects?

A) Gravity B) Magnetism C) Electrostatic force D) Nuclear force

Q7. Which element is essential for all life and is cycled through the environment?

A) Silicon B) Iron C) Carbon D) Aluminum

Q8. Harshavardhana, a prominent ruler of the post-Gupta period, was known for his:

A) Alliance with the Cholas B) Reign over a large empire in North India C) Patronage of Jainism D) Conquest of the Deccan

Q9. Statements: 'Some leaders are corrupt. All corrupt people are dishonest.' What can be concluded?

A) All leaders are dishonest. B) Some leaders are dishonest. C) No leaders are dishonest. D) All dishonest people are leaders.

Q10. What does 'Economic Diversification' refer to?

A) Focusing all economic activity on a single industry B) Expanding an economy's range of products and services C) Increasing reliance on foreign aid D) Reducing the size of the labor force

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Q11. What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

A) Rapid communication via electrical signals B) Slower communication via chemical signals (hormones) C) Mechanical digestion of food D) Oxygen transport to tissues

Q12. Which type of pollution is caused by excessive noise levels?

A) Water pollution B) Air pollution C) Noise pollution D) Soil pollution

Q13. What is the main function of the 'repo rate' set by the RBI?

A) To control inflation by making borrowing more expensive for banks. B) To encourage banks to lend more money to the public. C) To manage the country's foreign exchange reserves. D) To provide direct financial assistance to industries.

Q14. Which railway division is known for operating the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A) Katihar Division B) Alipurduar Division C) Lumding Division D) Tinsukia Division

Q15. What is a chromosome?

A) A segment of DNA that codes for a protein B) A structure found in the cytoplasm that produces energy C) A thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information D) The fluid-filled sac that surrounds the nucleus

Test 4 – 15 Questions

Q1. Which of the following is a key indicator of economic development?

A) Unemployment rate B) Inflation rate C) Per capita income D) Balance of trade deficit

Q2. The SI unit of area is:

A) Square meter B) Square kilometer C) Hectare D) Acre

Q3. Which unit measures radioactivity?

A) Becquerel B) Curie C) Gray D) Sievert

Q4. The Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal was:

A) Akbar B) Jahangir C) Shah Jahan D) Aurangzeb

Q5. Washing soda is chemically known as:

A) Sodium bicarbonate B) Sodium chloride C) Sodium hydroxide D) Sodium carbonate decahydrate

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Q6. What is the relationship between frequency (f) and period (T) of a wave?

A) f = T B) f = 1/T C) f = T^2 D) f = sqrt(T)

Q7. The 'Kyoto Protocol' is an international treaty that commits countries to:

A) Reduce deforestation B) Control the use of pesticides C) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions D) Protect endangered species

Q8. What is the primary purpose of the 'Event Horizon Telescope'?

A) To detect gravitational waves B) To observe the cosmic microwave background radiation C) To capture the first direct image of a black hole's shadow D) To map the distribution of dark matter

Q9. Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?

A) Solar power B) Wind power C) Coal D) Geothermal energy

Q10. The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage against:

A) Crop failure due to natural calamities B) Theft of agricultural produce C) Fluctuations in market prices D) Non-agricultural risks

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Q11. Which equation of motion relates displacement (s), initial velocity (u), and time (t)?

A) v = u + at B) s = ut + 1/2 at^2 C) v^2 = u^2 + 2as D) s = (u+v)/2 * t

Q12. Which Indian leader is known for his philosophy of 'Ahimsa' (non-violence)?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Subhas Chandra Bose C) Mahatma Gandhi D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Q13. What is the SI unit of magnetic flux?

A) Tesla B) Gauss C) Weber D) Henry

Q14. What is the term for the temperature at which a gas condenses into a liquid?

A) Melting point B) Boiling point C) Freezing point D) Condensation point

Q15. Which of the following is a common vector for the Zika virus?

A) Tick B) Mosquito C) Sandfly D) Louse

Test 5 – 15 Questions

Q1. What is the name of the Indian lunar mission that successfully landed near the lunar south pole in August 2023?

A) Mangalyaan B) Chandrayaan-3 C) Aditya-L1 D) Mission Shanti

Q2. A clock shows 6:00. If the minute hand points towards South, in which direction does the hour hand point?

A) North B) South C) East D) West

Q3. Which of the following is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C?

A) Rickets B) Pellagra C) Scurvy D) Night blindness

Q4. Which scientist proposed the 'plum pudding' model of the atom?

A) Ernest Rutherford B) John Dalton C) J.J. Thomson D) Niels Bohr

Q5. What happens to the resistance of a metallic conductor when its temperature increases?

A) Decreases B) Increases C) Remains the same D) Becomes zero

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Q6. The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of:

A) Neutrons B) Protons C) Mass Number D) Nucleons

Q7. A solution with a pH of 7 is considered to be:

A) Acidic B) Basic C) Neutral D) Strongly acidic

Q8. Which of the following statements is true for an object moving in a circle at a constant speed?

A) Its velocity is constant. B) Its acceleration is zero. C) Its velocity is changing. D) Its displacement is always zero.

Q9. A polygon with 5 sides is called a:

A) Hexagon B) Pentagon C) Heptagon D) Octagon

Q10. Which Five-Year Plan is known for its 'Growth with Social Justice' slogan?

A) Second Five-Year Plan B) Fourth Five-Year Plan C) Sixth Five-Year Plan D) Ninth Five-Year Plan

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Q11. Which temperature scale has absolute zero at 0?

A) Celsius B) Fahrenheit C) Kelvin D) Réaumur

Q12. What is meant by 'sustainable development'?

A) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs B) Development focused solely on economic growth C) Development that prioritizes industrial expansion D) Development that ignores environmental concerns

Q13. What is the term for atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons?

A) Isotopes B) Isobars C) Isotones D) Ions

Q14. What is the main role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

A) To manage the country's foreign exchange reserves and regulate the currency. B) To directly manage all public sector banks. C) To set fiscal policy and manage government debt. D) To oversee the stock market and regulate stock exchanges.

Q15. The ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment is called:

A) Homeostasis B) Metabolism C) Respiration D) Digestion

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