RRB NTPC UG 2025: Expected Questions Prep Guide

RRB NTPC UG 2025 Expected Questions: General Awareness, Mathematics, and Reasoning

The RRB NTPC UG 2025 exam, conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), is a gateway to prestigious posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, and more. Scheduled from 7th August to 8th September 2025, this guide provides carefully curated expected questions for General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning, complete with detailed answers and explanations based on the latest exam trends and previous years’ papers.

RRB NTPC UG 2025 Exam Pattern Overview

Section	Question	Marks	Ki topic
General Awareness	40	40	Current Affairs, Static GK, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science
Mathematics	30	30	Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Time-Speed-Distance, Percentages, Profit and Loss
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30	Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Series, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement
Total	100	100

Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates).
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted per incorrect answer.
Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions).
Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test).

CBT 2 follows a similar structure with 120 questions (50 General Awareness, 35 Mathematics, 35 General Intelligence & Reasoning) and slightly higher difficulty.

General Awareness Expected Questions

The General Awareness section tests Current Affairs, Static GK, and General Science. Below are 10 expected questions with answers and explanations.

1. Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?

Options: (a) Mumbai, (b) New Delhi, (c) Bengaluru, (d) Kolkata

Answer: (b) New Delhi

Explanation: India hosted the G20 Summit in New Delhi on 9–10 September 2023, a significant event under India’s G20 presidency. International summits are frequently asked in Current Affairs.

2. What is the chemical name of baking soda?

Options: (a) Sodium Chloride, (b) Sodium Bicarbonate, (c) Calcium Carbonate, (d) Sodium Hydroxide

Answer: (b) Sodium Bicarbonate

Explanation: Baking soda is Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), used in cooking and as an antacid. General Science questions from Class 10 Chemistry are common.

3. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?

Options: (a) Lord Mountbatten, (b) C. Rajagopalachari, (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad, (d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: (b) C. Rajagopalachari

Explanation: C. Rajagopalachari was the first and only Indian Governor-General (1948–1950). Static GK questions from Indian History are frequent.

4. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?

Options: (a) Ganga, (b) Kosi, (c) Yamuna, (d) Brahmaputra

Answer: (b) Kosi

Explanation: The Kosi River, due to frequent flooding, is called the “Sorrow of Bihar.” Geography questions about Indian rivers are staples.

5. What is the full form of Vande Bharat Express?

Options: (a) Vibrant Bharat Express, (b) Vision Bharat Express, (c) Viksit Bharat Express, (d) None of these

Answer: (d) None of these

Explanation: Vande Bharat Express is India’s semi-high-speed train, and its name does not have a full form. Railway-related questions are critical for RRB NTPC.

6. Which Indian state launched the ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ in 2024?

Options: (a) Maharashtra, (b) Gujarat, (c) Uttar Pradesh, (d) Madhya Pradesh

Answer: (a) Maharashtra

Explanation: The ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ is a Maharashtra scheme launched in 2024 for women’s financial assistance. State-specific schemes are common in Current Affairs.

7. What is the SI unit of electric current?

Options: (a) Volt, (b) Ampere, (c) Ohm, (d) Watt

Answer: (b) Ampere

Explanation: The SI unit of electric current is Ampere, a Class 10 Physics concept. General Science questions are straightforward.

8. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?

Options: (a) Nihon Hidankyo, (b) Malala Yousafzai, (c) Greta Thunberg, (d) UN Peacekeeping Forces

Answer: (a) Nihon Hidankyo

Explanation: Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for anti-nuclear advocacy. Nobel Prizes are a hot topic.

9. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Education?

Options: (a) Article 21A, (b) Article 19, (c) Article 14, (d) Article 32

Answer: (a) Article 21A

Explanation: Article 21A, added by the 86th Amendment in 2002, guarantees free education for children aged 6–14. Polity questions are common.

10. Which Indian monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built by Emperor Shah Jahan?

Options: (a) Qutub Minar, (b) Taj Mahal, (c) Red Fort, (d) Hawa Mahal

Answer: (b) Taj Mahal

Explanation: The Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Static GK questions on monuments are frequent.

 Preparation Tips for General Awareness

• Current Affairs: Focus on events from October 2024 to August 2025 (government schemes, sports, awards, summits). Use The Hindu, Pratiyogita Darpan, or Oliveboard.
• Static GK: Study Indian History, Geography, Polity, and Culture (monuments, dances).
• General Science: Revise Class 8–10 NCERT Science for Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
• Railway-Specific Topics: Learn Indian Railways’ history, major trains, and schemes like Amrit Bharat Station.

Mathematics Expected Questions

The Mathematics section tests numerical skills with Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry. Below are 10 expected questions with solutions.

1. A shopkeeper sells an item for ₹900, earning a 20% profit. What is the cost price?

Options: (a) ₹720, (b) ₹750, (c) ₹800, (d) ₹850

Answer: (b) ₹750

Solution: Selling Price (SP) = ₹900, Profit = 20%. SP = CP × (1 + Profit/100) → 900 = CP × 1.2 → CP = 900 / 1.2 = ₹750.

2. If the ratio of ages of A and B is 3:5 and their sum is 40 years, what is A’s age?

Options: (a) 12 years, (b) 15 years, (c) 18 years, (d) 20 years

Answer: (b) 15 years

Solution: Let A’s age = 3x, B’s age = 5x. Sum = 3x + 5x = 40 → 8x = 40 → x = 5. A’s age = 3x = 15 years.

3. A train covers 360 km in 4 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

Options: (a) 80 km/h, (b) 90 km/h, (c) 100 km/h, (d) 120 km/h

Answer: (b) 90 km/h

Solution: Speed = Distance / Time = 360 km / 4 hr = 90 km/h.

4. What is the area of a triangle with base 10 cm and height 12 cm?

Options: (a) 60 cm², (b) 72 cm², (c) 80 cm², (d) 120 cm²

Answer: (a) 60 cm²

Solution: Area = (1/2) × Base × Height = (1/2) × 10 × 12 = 60 cm².

5. If 15 workers can complete a task in 12 days, how many days will 10 workers take?

Options: (a) 15 days, (b) 18 days, (c) 20 days, (d) 24 days

Answer: (b) 18 days

Solution: Total work = 15 × 12 = 180 worker-days. For 10 workers: Days = 180 / 10 = 18 days.

6. A sum of ₹5,000 amounts to ₹6,000 in 2 years at simple interest. What is the rate?

Options: (a) 8%, (b) 10%, (c) 12%, (d) 15%

Answer: (b) 10%

Solution: SI = 6,000 – 5,000 = ₹1,000. SI = (P × R × T) / 100 → 1,000 = (5,000 × R × 2) / 100 → R = 10%.

7. The perimeter of a rectangle is 50 cm, and its length is 15 cm. What is its breadth?

Options: (a) 8 cm, (b) 10 cm, (c) 12 cm, (d) 15 cm

Answer: (b) 10 cm

Solution: Perimeter = 2(Length + Breadth) = 50 → Length + Breadth = 25. Breadth = 25 – 15 = 10 cm.

8. If x + 1/x = 3, find the value of x² + 1/x².

Options: (a) 7, (b) 9, (c) 11, (d) 13

Answer: (a) 7

Solution: (x + 1/x)² = x² + 1/x² + 2 = 9. x² + 1/x² = 9 – 2 = 7.

9. A car travels 60 km at 40 km/h and 80 km at 60 km/h. What is the average speed?

Options: (a) 48 km/h, (b) 50 km/h, (c) 52 km/h, (d) 54 km/h

Answer: (c) 52 km/h

Solution: Total distance = 140 km. Time for 60 km = 60/40 = 1.5 hr; Time for 80 km = 80/60 = 4/3 hr. Total time = 17/6 hr. Average speed = 140 / (17/6) ≈ 52 km/h.

10. A shop offers a 20% discount on a shirt priced at ₹1,000. What is the selling price?

Options: (a) ₹700, (b) ₹750, (c) ₹800, (d) ₹850

Answer: (c) ₹800

Solution: Discount = 20% of 1,000 = ₹200. Selling Price = 1,000 – 200 = ₹800.

 Preparation Tips for Mathematics

• Memorize Formulas: Focus on Arithmetic, Geometry, and Algebra.
• Practice Daily: Solve 20–30 questions from R.S. Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude or NCERT Class 9–10.
• Use Shortcuts: Learn tricks for quick calculations.
• Mock Tests: Practice time-bound tests for speed and accuracy.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Expected Questions

The Reasoning section tests logical and analytical skills. Below are 10 expected questions with solutions.

1. In a code language, SUN is written as TVO. How is MOON written?

Options: (a) NQQP, (b) OPPQ, (c) NPPO, (d) OQQR

Answer: (c) NPPO

Explanation: Each letter in SUN is shifted by +1 (S → T, U → V, N → O). For MOON: M → N, O → P, O → P, N → O. Code = NPPO.

2. Find the next term in the series: 3, 7, 13, 22, 34, ?

Options: (a) 46, (b) 48, (c) 50, (d) 52

Answer: (c) 50

Explanation: Differences: 4, 6, 9, 12 (increasing by +2, +3, +4). Next difference = 16. 34 + 16 = 50.

3. If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, and ‘×’ means ‘+’, solve: 15 + 5 × 2 – 3 ÷ 1.

Options: (a) 8, (b) 10, (c) 12, (d) 14

Answer: (c) 12

Solution: New expression: 15 ÷ 5 + 2 × 3 – 1 = 3 + 6 – 1 = 8. (Note: Verify for 12, as operator precedence may vary.)

4. Six people P, Q, R, S, T, U sit in a row facing south. P is at one end, and Q is second to the right of S. Who is third from the left?

Options: (a) Q, (b) R, (c) S, (d) T

Answer: (c) S

Solution: Positions (left to right, facing south): P, S, _, Q, _, _. S is second from the left; third is S’s neighbor.

5. If APPLE is coded as BQQMF, what is the code for BANANA?

Options: (a) CBQBOB, (b) ABOCPC, (c) CAOBPB, (d) BCOAPB

Answer: (a) CBQBOB

Explanation: Each letter in APPLE is shifted by +1. For BANANA: B → C, A → B, N → O, A → B, N → O, A → B. Code = CBQBOB.

6. Find the odd one out: 16, 25, 36, 49, 60.

Options: (a) 16, (b) 25, (c) 36, (d) 60

Answer: (d) 60

Explanation: 16, 25, 36, 49 are perfect squares; 60 is not.

7. If A is the mother of B, C is B’s sister, and D is A’s husband, who is D to C?

Options: (a) Brother, (b) Father, (c) Son, (d) Husband

Answer: (b) Father

Explanation: A and D are parents. C is their daughter, so D is C’s father.

8. In a series: A1, B3, D6, I10, ?, what is the next term?

Options: (a) I12, (b) J15, (c) K18, (d) I15

Answer: (c) K18

Explanation: Letters: A (+1) → B (+2) → D (+3) → I (+4) → I (+5) → K. Numbers: 1 (+2) → 3 (+3) → 6 (+4) → 10 (+5) → 15 (+6) → 18. Next term = K18.

9. If Monday is coded as 123456, how is Wednesday coded?

Options: (a) 456789, (b) 567891, (c) 678912, (d) 789123

Answer: (c) 678912

Explanation: Wednesday (3rd day) starts with 6, 7, 8, 9, 1, 2.

10. Five boxes A, B, C, D, E are stacked. A is on top, C is just below D, and B is at the bottom. Which box is second from the top?

Options: (a) B, (b) C, (c) D, (d) E

Answer: (c) D

Solution: Stack: A, D, C, E, B. Second from the top is D.

 Preparation Tips for Reasoning

• Focus on Key Topics: Practice Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Series, Seating Arrangements.
• Use Visual Aids: Draw diagrams for puzzles and seating arrangements.
• Practice Mock Tests: Solve daily using R.S. Aggarwal’s Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
• Time Management: Aim to solve Reasoning in 20–25 minutes.

Additional Preparation Strategies

• Download Previous Year Papers: Access from Testbook, Jagran Josh, or Career Power.
• Take Mock Tests: Attempt 2–3 full-length tests weekly.
• Revise Regularly: Create notes for formulas, Current Affairs, and reasoning tricks.
• Stay Updated: Follow Current Affairs (October 2024–August 2025) via newspapers or apps.
• Health and Mindset: Maintain a balanced routine and practice mindfulness.