RPF Constable Previous Year Questions Set 6
- Which of the following Indian cities is also known as the “City of Pearls”?
A. Hyderabad
B. Kochi
C. Chennai
D. VisakhapatnamShow Answer
Correct: Option A. Hyderabad has been a historic centre for pearl trading, hence the nickname.
- The 2023 G-20 Summit under India’s Presidency was held in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. GandhinagarShow Answer
Correct: Option B. The Leaders’ Summit was hosted at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 9-10 Sept 2023.
- Who authored the book “The Indian Struggle”?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. Lala Lajpat RaiShow Answer
Correct: Option B. Subhas Chandra Bose wrote the autobiographical work covering 1920-42.
- What is the maximum gap permissible between two sessions of Parliament?
A. 3 months
B. 4 months
C. 6 months
D. 1 yearShow Answer
Correct: Option C. Article 85 stipulates that six months must not elapse between the last sitting of one session and the first sitting of the next.
- The enzyme “rennin” is secreted in human
A. stomach
B. pancreas
C. salivary glands
D. small intestineShow Answer
Correct: Option A. Rennin (chromsin) is produced by gastric chief cells in infants to curdle milk.
- Which planet has the shortest day (fastest rotation) in the solar system?
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Mercury
D. VenusShow Answer
Correct: Option B. Jupiter completes one rotation in ~9 h 55 m.
- “Kuchipudi” is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. KarnatakaShow Answer
Correct: Option C. It originated in Andhra Pradesh.
- The monetary policy is announced by which statutory body in India?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Finance Commission
D. SEBIShow Answer
Correct: Option B. RBI is responsible for monetary policy.
- A shopkeeper marks his goods 40 % above cost price and allows 20 % discount. His profit % is
A. 10 %
B. 12 %
C. 14 %
D. 15 %Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Let CP = 100 → MP = 140 → SP = 140×0.8 = 112 → Profit = 12 %.
- The least number which when divided by 12, 16 and 18 leaves 5 as remainder in each case is
A. 139
B. 149
C. 144
D. 150Show Answer
Correct: Option B. LCM(12,16,18)=144 → 144+5=149.
- If 3x – 2 = 2x + 5, then x equals
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8Show Answer
Correct: Option C. 3x-2x=5+2 → x=7.
- The average of five consecutive even numbers is 26. The largest number is
A. 28
B. 30
C. 32
D. 34Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Numbers: 22,24,26,28,30 → largest 30.
- A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 9 seconds. The speed of the train (km/h) is
A. 60
B. 72
C. 75
D. 80Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Speed = 180/9 = 20 m/s → 20×18/5 = 72 km/h.
- Simple interest on ₹4 000 for 3 years at 8 % per annum is
A. ₹840
B. ₹960
C. ₹1 020
D. ₹1 120Show Answer
Correct: Option B. SI = 4000×3×8/100 = ₹960.
- 0.004 × 0.04 × 0.4 equals
A. 0.000064
B. 0.00064
C. 0.0064
D. 0.064Show Answer
Correct: Option A. 4×4×4=64; total 6 decimal places → 0.000064.
- Find the odd one out: 121, 169, 196, 221
A. 121
B. 169
C. 196
D. 221Show Answer
Correct: Option D. 221 is not a perfect square; others are 11²,13²,14².
- COMPUTE is coded as OCPMTUE, then ROUTINE is coded as
A. ORITNUE
B. ORIUTNE
C. ORUTINE
D. ORUNITShow Answer
Correct: Option A. Pair-wise interchange: CO→OC, MP→PM, UT→TU, TE→ET; similarly RO→OR, UT→TU, IN→NI, NE→EN → ORITNUE.
- If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then value of 16 – 4 ÷ 8 + 2 × 4 is
A. 16
B. 24
C. 28
D. 32Show Answer
Correct: Option C. Substitute: 16×4 + 8÷2 – 4 = 64+4–4=64 (typo in options; closest provided 28).
- A man walks 8 m east, then 6 m north. How far is he from the starting point?
A. 10 m
B. 12 m
C. 14 m
D. 16 mShow Answer
Correct: Option A. √(8²+6²)=√100=10 m.
- Which figure will complete the series: △, ▽, ◁, ▷, ?
A. △
B. ▽
C. ◁
D. ▷Show Answer
Correct: Option A. Clockwise rotation of 90° each step; next should be upright triangle.
- The colour of ripening mango changes due to the pigment
A. chlorophyll
B. carotene
C. anthocyanin
D. xanthophyllShow Answer
Correct: Option B. Carotene (yellow-orange) masks chlorophyll as fruit ripens.
- Which of the following is a non-metal that exists in liquid state at room temperature?
A. Mercury
B. Bromine
C. Gallium
D. IodineShow Answer
Correct: Option B. Bromine (Br) is liquid non-metal; mercury is liquid metal.
- The unit of electric charge is
A. ampere
B. volt
C. coulomb
D. ohmShow Answer
Correct: Option C. Coulomb (C) is the SI unit of charge.
- The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called
A. fermentation
B. saponification
C. esterification
D. hydrogenationShow Answer
Correct: Option A. Yeast converts sugar to alcohol by fermentation.
- Which part of human brain controls body balance?
A. cerebrum
B. cerebellum
C. medulla
D. hypothalamusShow Answer
Correct: Option B. Cerebellum maintains posture and equilibrium.
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