RRB Ahmedabad Assistant Loco Pilot Examination Held on 13-06-2010
1. Which of the following is not associated with the UNO?
(a) ILO
(b) WHO
(c) Security Council
(d) ASEAN
2. Dronacharya Award is given to
(a) fire fighting operation
(b) archery
(c) outstanding coaching in sports and games
(d) outstanding coaching in athletics
3. Who created the unforgettable literary character ‘Swami’?
(a) Vikram Seth
(b) R K Narayan
(c) Mulk Raj Anand
(d) Harivansh Rai Bachchan
4. Where is the headquarters of Oil and National Gas Commission?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Dehradun
(c) Vadodara
(d) Digboi
5. Where was launched the ‘Jal Hans’, India’s first commercial seaplane service?
(a) Goa
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(d) Kerala
6. Rick Ponting recently broke the record of most ICC World Cup appearances. The record was previous held by
(a) Adam Gilchrist
(b) Sanath Jayasuriya
(c) Glenn McGrath
(d) Jacques Kallis
7. The weight of a body at the center of earth is
(a) same as on surface of earth
(b) half of that on surface
(c) infinite
(d) zero
8. The kinetic energy of an electron accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 5 V is
(a) 5 eV
(b) 5 erg
(c) 5 J
(d) 5 × 10−19 eV
9. A particle of mass m strikes elastically against a wall at angle of incidence 60° with velocity v. The change in momentum is
(a) mv
(b) 2 mv
(c) mv/2
(d) mv/4
10. Which one of the following have same dimensions?
(a) Angular momentum and work done
(b) Torque and force
(c) Light year and wavelength
(d) Energy and Young’s modulus
11. A person with a headload W jumps downwards freely under gravity. Before reaching the ground be experiences a load of
(a) W
(b) 2W
(c) Zero
(d) W/2
12. The largest and the shortest distances of the earth from the sun are r1 and r2. Its distance from the sun when it is at the perpendicular to the major axis of the orbit drawn from the sun
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 
13. As a bubble comes from the bottom of a lake to the top, its radius
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) does not change
(d) becomes zero
14. The ratio of mean kinetic energies of hydrogen and oxygen at a given temperature is
(a) 2 : 1
(b) 1 : 1
(c) 4 : 1
(d) 16 : 1
15. Absolute zero is the temperature at which
(a) water solidifies
(b) all gases become liquid
(c) ice melts
(d) motion of molecules becomes minimum
16. Boiling water is changing into steam. Under this condition the specific heat of water is
(a) zero
(b) one
(c) infinite
(d) less than one
17. The velocity of heat radiations in vacuum is
(a) equal to that of sound
(b) equal to that of ultrasonics
(c) equal to that of Infrasonics
(d) equal to the of light
18. Which of the following cannot travel through vacuum?
(a) Light waves
(b) Heat waves
(c) X-rays
(d) Sound waves
19. Two lenses of power + 12D and −2D are placed in contact. The focal length of the combination will be
(a) 10 cm
(b) 12.5 cm
(c) 16.6 cm
(d) 8.3 cm
20. An alpha particle is accelerated through a potential difference of 106 Its kinetic energy will be
(a) 1 MeV
(b) 2 MeV
(c) 4 MeV
(d) 8 MeV
21. In a conductor, the flow of current is
(a) flow of molecules
(b) flow of positive ions
(c) flow of free electrons
(d) flow of positive charge
22. Two identical cells, whether connected in series or in parallel with each other send the same internal resistance of each cell is
(a) 4R
(b) 3R
(c) 2R
(d) R
23. The ore of thorium is
(a) Ilemenite
(b) Monazite
(c) Pitchblende
(d) Galena
24. Which of the following countries are members of SAARC?
(a) India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan
(b) India, Pakistan, Bhutan Mauritius, Burma, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan
(c) India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Mauritius, Afghanistan
(d) India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan
25. When iron nail is placed in copper sulphate solution, the bluish colour of copper sulphate turns
(a) brownish
(b) yellowish
(c) greenish
(d) colourless
26. A simple generator consists of a permanent magnet is
(a) Rotor
(b) Stator
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
27. Diopter is a unit of
(a) microscope
(b) telescope
(c) power of lens
(d) eye sight
28. Who was the first Indian lady actress to receive the Padma Shri Award?
(a) Smita Patil
(b) Bhanumati
(c) Meena Kumari
(d) Madhubala
29. The song ‘Bande Mataram’ was originally composed in
(a) Assamese
(b) Bengali
(c) Hindi
(d) Sanskrit
30. Who among the following was the first lady Prime Minister in the world?
(a) Golda Meir
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Mary Eugenia Charles
(d) Shirimavo Bhandaranaike
31. Who was the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel?
(a) Shanta Rangaswami
(b) Aarti Saha
(c) Santosh Yadav
(d) Ujjawala
32. China grass is
(a) Fungi
(b) Algae
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
33. Metachlor is a
(a) insecticide
(b) pesticide
(c) fungicide
(d) weedicide
34. The air contains carbon dioxide
(a) 1%
(b) 0.1%
(c) 0.03%
(d) 0.02%
35. Coal gas mainly contains
(a) hydrogen, methane and carbon dioxide
(b) hydrogen, methane and nitrogen
(c) methane and nitrogen
(d) hydrogen, methane and carbon monoxide
36. Thermocole is made from
(a) polythene
(b) polystyrene
(c) perspex
(d) teflon
37. What is the title of APJ Abdul Kalam’s autobiography?
(a) Me and Missile
(b) My Memories
(c) Sky is the Limit
(d) Wings of Fire
38. If 
then p is equal to
(a) 14
(b) 140
(c) 196
(d) 225
39. If points (5, 5), (10, k) and (−5, 1) are collinear, then what is the value of k?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 2
(d) 7
40. If √2 sin (60° − 9) = 1 then, the value of θ is
(a) 20°
(b) 30°
(c) 15°
(d) None of these
41. 
is equal to
(a) 7
(b)
(c) 7/100
(d) 4/7
42. If √3 = 1.732, the value of 
is
(a) 3.732
(b) 1/3.732
(c) 0.732
(d) 2.732
43. If 3648.24 + 364.824 ÷ x – 36.4824 = 3794.1696 then x is equal to
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) None of these
44. 
is equal to
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 17/8
(d) 23/17
45. 4 bells ring at intervals of 30 min, 1 h, 
and 1 h 45 min, respectively. All the bells ring simultaneously at 12 noon. They will again ring simultaneously at
(a) 12 mid night
(b) 3 am
(c) 6 am
(d) 9 am
46. The factors of (x4 + x2 + 25) are
(a) (x2 + 5 – 3x) (x2 + 5x – 3)
(b) (x2 + 5 – 3x) (x2 + 5 + 3x)
(c) (x2 + 5 – 3x) (x2 + 5 – 3x)
(d) None of the above
47. In an alloy, the ratio of copper and zinc is 5 : 2. If 1.250 kg of zinc is mixed in 17 kg 500 g of alloy, then the ratio of copper and zinc will be
(a) 2 : 1
(b) 2 : 3
(c) 3 : 2
(d) 1 : 2
48. A, B, C enter into a partnership and their share are in ratio 
After 2 months withdraws half of has capital and after 10 months a profit of Rs 378 is divided among them. What is B’s share?
(a) Rs 129
(b) Rs 142.64
(c) Rs 156
(d) Rs 168
49. There are 6000 people in a village; out of which 3500 people read Hindi newspaper, 2700 people read English newspaper and 700 people read both Hindi and English. Then the number of person who do not read newspaper, is
(a) 100
(b) 300
(c) 400
(d) 500
50. A trader sells two articles at Rs 6000 each. He makes a profit of 20% in the sale of the first article and a loss of 20% in the sale of the second article. What is his net gain or loss per cent?
(a) 5% gain
(b) 4% gain
(c) 5% loss
(d) 4% loss
51. The average weight of three men A, B and is 84 kg. D joins them and the average weight of the four becomes 80 kg. If E whose weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replace A. The average weight of B, C, D and E becomes 79 kg. The weight of A is
(a) 65 kg
(b) 70 kg
(c) 75 kg
(d) 80 kg
52. If 
then the value of 
is
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) None of these
53. sin2 38° + cos2 38° = ?
(a) 1/2
(b) √3
(c) 1
(d) 1/3
54. The sum of the present age of Varun and Kapil is 42 yr. The ratio of their ages after five years will be 15 : 11. What is the present age of Kapil?
(a) 17 yr
(b) 24 yr
(c) 25 yr
(d) 22 yr
55. If one root of 3x2 = 8x + (2k + 1) is seven times the other, then the value of k is
(a) 5/3
(b) −5/3
(c) 2/3
(d) −3/2
56. If 3 tan θ = 4, then 
is equal to
(a) 1/2
(b) 2/3
(c) 1/3
(d) None of these
57. 9 quintal 25 kg is what per cent of 1 metric tons?
(a) 125%
(b) 12.5%
(c) 1.25%
(d) 25%
58. A sum of Rs 10000 is lent partly at 8% and remaining at 10% per annum. If the yearly interest on the average is 9.2%, the two parts are
(a) Rs 4000, Rs 6000
(b) Rs 4500, Rs 5500
(c) Rs 5000, Rs 5000
(d) Rs 5500, Rs 4500
59. The marked price of a table is Rs 3000 but it is available at successive discounts of 20% and given, then its cash price is
(a) Rs 2400
(b) Rs 2160
(c) Rs 2100
(d) Rs 2052
60. The average of 15 numbers is 7. If the average of the first 8 numbers be 6.5 and the average of last 8 numbers be 9.5, then the middle number is
(a) 20
(b) 21
(c) 23
(d) 18
61. A man can reach a certain place in 30 h. If he reduces his speed by 1/15, he goes 10 km less in that time. His speed per hour is
(a) 6 km/h
(b) 
(c) 4 km/h
(d) 5 km/h
62. If α, β are the roots of a quadratic equation such that, α + β = 24 and α – β = 8, then the equation is
(a) x2 – 24x – 128 = 0
(b) x2 + 24x + 128 = 0
(c) x2 + 24x – 128 = 0
(d) None of these
63. If A = (1, 2, 3, 6) and B = (2, 4, 6) be two sets of universal set U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}. Then (A’ ∩ B’) is equal to
(a) {2, 4, 7)
(b) ϕ
(c) {5, 7)
(d) {4, 6}
64. If the length of a rectangle is increased by 25% and the width is decreased by 20%, then the area of the rectangle
(a) increase by 5%
(b) decrease by 5%
(c) remains unchanged
(d) increased by 10%
65. The base of conical tent is 19.2 m in diameter and the height of its vertex is 2.8 m. The area of canvas required to put up such a tent (in sq m) (take π = 22/7) is nearly
(a) 3017.1
(b) 3170
(c) 301.7
(d) 30.17
66. In a certain code language ‘TEACHER’ is written as ‘VGCEJGT’. How will ‘DULLARD’ be written in that code?
(a) FWNNCTF
(b) FWNNCSF
(c) FWNNBTE
(d) FWMNCTF
Directions (Q. Nos. 67-69) The following questions consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.
67. Train : Track
(a) Idea : Brain
(b) Bullet : Barrel
(c) Water : Boat
(d) Fame : Television
68. Cells : Cytology
(a) Worms : Ornithology
(b) Insects : Entomology
(c) Diseases : Physiology
(d) Tissues : Morphology
69. Surgeon : Scalpel
(a) Musician : Instrument
(b) Carpenter : Cabinet
(c) Sculptor : Chisel
(d) Baker : Oven
Directions (Q. Nos. 70-72) In each of the following questions, four numbers are given out of these, three are alike in a certain way, but the one is different. Choose the one which is different from the rest of three.
70.
(a) 215
(b) 126
(c) 65
(d) 28
71.
(a) 5678
(b) 5467
(c) 3456
(d) 2345
72.
(a) 392
(b) 326
(c) 414
(d) 248
Directions (Q. Nos. 73-75) In each of the following questions, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
73. 19, 2, 38, 3, 114, 4, ……….
(a) 228
(b) 256
(c) 352
(d) 456
74. 3, 6, 18, 72, ……..
(a) 144
(b) 216
(c) 288
(d) 360
75. 21, 25, 33, 49, 81, ……….
(a) 145
(b) 129
(c) 113
(d) 97
76. Six students A, B, C, D, E, and F are standing in row. ‘B’ is between F and D. ‘E’ is between A and C. ‘A’ is not standing beside F or D. ‘C’ is not standing beside D, then F is standing between which of the following pairs?
(a) B and C
(b) B and D
(c) B and A
(d) B and E
77. Among five friends, Mohan is older than Raju but not as old as Lalit. Lalit is older than Neelesh and Kabir. Neelesh is younger than Raju but not the youngest. Who is the fourth in the descending order of age?
(a) Mohan
(b) Raju
(c) Kabir
(d) Neelesh
78. One morning after sunrise, Gopal was standing facing a pole. The shadow of the pole fell exactly to his right. Which direction was he facing?
(a) South
(b) East
(c) West
(d) Data inadequate
Directions (Q. Nos. 79-80) Find the missing character in the following questions.
79. 
(a) 117
(b) 36
(c) 32
(d) 26
80. 
(a) 19
(b) 23
(c) 25
(d) 31
81. Which of the following diagrams correctly represents Elephants, Wolves, Animals?
Directions (Q. Nos. 82-85) Each of the following questions consist of two sets of figures 1, 2, 3, 4 constitute the problem set while figures a, b, c and d constitute the answer set. There is a definite relationship between figures 1 and 2. Establish a similar relationship between figures 3 and 4 by choosing a suitable figure from the answer set.
82. 
83. 
84. 
85. 
Directions (Q. Nos. 86-88) Find out part which has an error in the following sentences. If there is no error, your answer is (d).
86. The future proceedings of / (a) the conference / (b) did no interest me. / (c) No error (d)
87. There is no other way/ (a) to end war except / (b) disarmament. / (c) No error (d)
88. Bangladesh has come / (a) into existence / (b) fourteen years ago. / (c) No error. (d)
Directions (Q. Nos. 89-91) Fill in the blanks in the following sentence by selecting the most appropriate alternative from amongst the four choices given under each sentence.
89. She is the ………… of the two.
(a) older
(b) eldest
(c) elder
(d) oldest
90. The measure of verse is ………. .
(a) line
(b) stanza
(c) mater
(d) metre
91. ……………. is an order to appear before a court of law.
(a) Bail
(b) Order
(c) Summon
(d) Summons
Directions (Q. Nos. 92-94) In each of the following questions, find out the alternative which means most nearly the same as the word given in capitals.
92. REQUEST
(a) permit
(b) allow
(c) pray
(d) document
93. GRANTED
(a) permitted
(b) denied
(c) approved
(d) sanctioned
94. EMANCIPATE
(a) emit
(b) worn out
(c) old
(d) liberate
Directions (Q. Nos. 95-97) In each of the following questions. find out the alternative which is the most opposite in meaning of the word given in Capitals.
95. SUBSTANTIAL
(a) sufficient
(b) enough
(c) excessive
(d) inadequate
96. DEPLETION
(a) filling in
(b) fatigue
(c) consumption
(d) erosion
97. REGARD
(a) respect
(b) accord
(c) discord
(d) insult
Directions (Q. Nos. 98-100) Choose the alternative which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
98. A person pretending to be somebody, he is not
(a) Imposter
(b) Liar
(c) Rogue
(d) Magician
99. The doctrine that human souls pass from one body to another at the time of death
(a) Metamorphosis
(b) Transition
(c) Transmigration
(d) Extrapolation
100. Giving undue favours to one’s own kith and kin
(a) Favouritism
(b) Nepotism
(c) Corruption
(d) Worldliness
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