RRB Allahabad Assistant Loco Pilot Examination Held on 13-06-2010
1. The first English newspaper in India was started by
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji
(b) JA Hickey
(c) Lord William Bentinck
(d) Rabindranath Tagore
2. Who is the first Air Chief to receive the honour of Marshal?
(a) Arjun Singh
(b) Satish Kumar Sarin
(c) SK Mehra
(d) Yashwant Tipnis
3. India, at present, is not a member of which of the following?
(a) NAM
(b) SAARC
(c) WHO
(d) UN Security Council
4. ‘My Life’ is the autobiography of
(a) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
(b) Dr Rajendra Prasad
(c) Bill Clinton
(d) Hillary Clinton
5. The 191st member of UNO is
(a) Switzerland
(b) East Timor
(c) Swaziland
(d) Taiwan
6. Which of these films won seven awards at the 64th British Academy Film Awards, including Best Film and Best Actor for Colin Firth?
(a) The Social Network
(b) The king’s Speech
(c) The Black Swan
(d) The Fighter
7. After a gap of 40 yr, India hosted the 17th Commonwealth Law Conference, which was attended by 800 delegates from about 53rd Commonwealth countries. The conference was held in
(a) New Delhi
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Chennai
(d) Pune
8. The value of 
is close to
(a) 0.4
(b) 0.8
(c) 1
(d) 1.4
9. The rational expression which should be added to 
to get 
is
(a) 1
(b) 
(c) 
(d) None of these
10. If 
, then the value of 
is
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) None of these
11. By which smallest number must 1323 be multiplied so that it becomes a perfect cube?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 7
12. The value of 
is
(a) 7
(b) 9
(c) 21
(d) 18
13. If 
then the value of x is
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) None of these
14. The value of 
is equal to
(a) 49
(b) 625
(c) 216
(d) 890
15. The least multiple of 13 which on divided by 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 leaves remainder 2 in each case, is
(a) 2320
(b) 842
(c) 2522
(d) 840
16. In a class, 300 students speak Hindi, 150 students speak English and 100 students speak both Hindi and English. Then, total number of students is
(a) 100
(b) 120
(c) 160
(d) 350
17. If 378 coins consist of rupees, 50 paise and 25 paise coins whose values are in the ratio of 13 : 11 : 7. The number of 50 paise coin will be
(a) 132
(b) 128
(c) 136
(d) 133
18. A and B are partners in a business. A contributes 1/4 of the capital for 15 months and B received 2/3 the profit. Find for how long B’s Money was used?
(a) 1 yr
(b) 9 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 10 months
19. Oranges are bought at the rate of 10 for Rs 25 and sold at the rate of Rs 9 for 25. The profit is
(a) 
(b) 10%
(c) 
(d) 
20. If tan A = 1 and tan B = √3, then cos A ∙ cos B – sin A ∙ sin B is equal to
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 1
21. A grocer has a sale of Rs 6435, Rs 6927, Rs 6855, Rs 7230 and Rs 6562 for 5 consecutive months. How much sale must he have in the sixth month so that he get an average sale of Rs 6500?
(a) Rs 4991
(b) Rs 5991
(c) Rs 6991
(d) Rs 6001
22. If a + b + c = 10 and ab + bc + ca = 31, then the value of a2 + b2 + c2 is
(a) 28
(b) 100
(c) 62
(d) 38
23. If 
and tan (A + B) = √3, then the values of A and B are
(a) 45°, 15°
(b) 40°, 20°
(c) 30°, 60°
(d) None of these
24. On what sum does the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest for 3 yr at 10% is Rs 31?
(a) Rs 1500
(b) Rs 1200
(c) Rs 1100
(d) Rs 1000
25. A mother after 4 yr will be twice the age of her daughter. The sum of their ages is 46. What is the present age of the daughter?
(a) 14 yr
(b) 15 yr
(c) 16 yr
(d) None of these
26. If α, β are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, then an equation whose roots are 
is
(a) bx2 + ax + c = 0
(b) ax2 – bx + c = 0
(c) cx2 + ax + b = 0
(d) cx2+ bx + a = 0
27. A woman has a certain number of mangoes of which 13% are rotten. She gives 75% of the remainder in charity and then has 261 left. The number of mangoes were
(a) 1100
(b) 1000
(c) 1200
(d) 1250
28. A sum of money becomes 7/6 of itself in 3 yr, then rate of interest is
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 18%
(d) 25%
29. Successive discount of 20% and 15% are equivalent to a single discount of
(a) 35%
(b) 32%
(c) 17.5%
(d) 17%
30. The value of ‘a’ for which the equation ax2 – 2√5x + 4 = 0 has equal roots, is
(a) 5/4
(b) 4/5
(c) −5/4
(d) −5/3
31. The average weight of a class of 24 students is 35 kg. If the weight of the teacher be included, the average rises by 400 g. The weight of the teacher is
(a) 50 kg
(b) 55 kg
(c) 45 kg
(d) 53 kg
32. The value of 
is
(a) 
(b) 
(c) a + 5
(d) None of these
33. A boy goes to his school from his house at speed of 3 km/h and return at a speed of 2 km/h. If the takes 5 h in going and coming, the distance between his house and school is
(a) 6 km
(b) 5 km
(c) 5.5 km
(d) 6.5 km
34. In a group of 60 persons, 40 persons like to play Cricket and 10 persons like to play both Tennis and Cricket. Then, the number of persons who like to play Tennis, is
(a) 20
(b) 25
(c) 30
(d) 40
35. The coordinates of the middle points of the sides of a triangle are (4, 2), (3, 3) and (2, 2), then the coordinates of its centroid are
(a) (3, 7/3)
(b) (3, 3)
(c) (4, 3)
(d) None of these
36. If the length and the breadth of a rectangle are in ratio 3 : 2 with its perimeter as 20 cm, then the area of the rectangle must be
(a) 24 cm2
(b) 48 cm2
(c) 72 cm2
(d) 96 cm2
37. If a right circular cone of height 24 cm has a volume of 1232 cm3, then the area of its curved surface (take π = 22/7) is
(a) 1254 cm2
(b) 704 cm2
(c) 550 cm2
(d) 154 cm2
38. Displacement s is related with time t in the equation s = 5t2 + 4t + 3. The acceleration is equal to
(a) 10 units
(b) 5 units
(c) 4 units
(d) 3 units
39. [ML2T−1] are the dimensions of
(a) impulse
(b) energy
(c) couple
(d) angular momentum
40. An atmosphere
(a) is a unit of pressure
(b) is a unit of force
(c) gives us an idea of composition of air
(d) is the height above which there is no air
41. At the start of a motion along a line, the initial velocity is u and acceleration is at. The final velocity v is
(a) v = u + at
(b) v = u + at2
(c) 
(d) v = at2
42. Two bodies A and B having masses in the ratio 3 : 1, possesses the same kinetic energy. The ratio of their linear momentum is
(a) 1 : 3
(b) 3 : 1
(c) √3 : 1
(d) 1 : √3
43. If two liquids of same masses but densities ρ1 and ρ2 respectively are mixed, the density of mixture is given by
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 
44. If the earth stops rotating the value of g at the equator will
(a) remain same
(b) remain half
(c) decrease to quarter
(d) increase
45. In gases of diatomic molecules, the ratio of the two specific heats of gases CP/CV is
(a) 1.66
(b) 1.40
(c) 1.33
(d) 1
46. The degrees of freedom of a triatomic gas are
(a) 8
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 6
47. The specific heat of metals at low temperature is
(a) proportional to T
(b) proportional to T2
(c) proportional to T3
(d) independent of T
48. The ratio of energies of emitted radiations of a black body at 27°C and 927°C is
(a) 27 : 927
(b) 1 : 256
(c) 1 : 16
(d) 1 : 4
49. Velocity of sound is greatest in
(a) solids
(b) liquids
(c) gases
(d) None of these
50. The reason for shining of air bubble in water is
(a) diffraction of light
(b) dispersion of light
(c) scattering of light
(d) total internal reflection
51. A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged so that the potential on its surface is 10 V. The potential at the centre of the sphere will be
(a) zero
(b) 10 V
(c) unity
(d) infinity
52. Which of the following is used as moderator in Nuclear Reactors?
(a) Anthracite
(b) Diamond Gem
(c) Dolomite
(d) Graphite
53. Temporary hardness of water is due to the presence of
(a) Calcium bicarbonate
(b) Calcium carbonate
(c) Sodium sulphate
(d) All of the above
54. Baking soda is
(a) Calcium carbonate
(b) Sodium carbonate
(c) Magnesium carbonate
(d) Sodium bicarbonate
55. Naphtha is used in
(a) Jet engine
(b) Lubrication
(c) Automobile engines
(d) Petrochemicals
56. Combustion is
(a) Endothermic reaction
(b) Exothermic reaction
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
57. Eye piece of telescope forms a
(a) real image
(b) virtual image
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
58. The film of a camera is compared to which part of human eye?
(a) Iris
(b) Lens
(c) Coroid
(d) Retina
59. In hypermetropia, the image of near object is formed
(a) on the retina
(b) before the retina
(c) behind the retina
(d) above the retina
60. In dry cell, the cathode is made of
(a) Copper
(b) Carbon
(c) Zinc
(d) Iron
61. Who invented rechargeable battery?
(a) Volta
(b) Gaston Plante
(c) Daniel
(d) None of these
62. Which of the following is main ore of aluminium?
(a) Cryolite
(b) Feldspar
(c) Bauxite
(d) Haematite
63. Brass contains
(a) Copper and Zinc
(b) Copper and Tin
(c) Copper and Silver
(d) Copper and Nickel
64. In a certain code language ‘MONKEY’ is written as ‘XDJMNL’. How will ‘TIGER’ be written in that code?
(a) QDHJS
(b) SDFHS
(c) SHFDQ
(d) QDFHS
Directions (Q. Nos. 65-67) The following questions consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other followed by four lettered pair of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.
65. Food : Stomach : : Fuel : ?
(a) Plane
(b) Truck
(c) Engine
(d) Automobile
66. Fire : Ashes : : Explosion : ?
(a) Flame
(b) Death
(c) Sound
(d) Debris
67. Ocean : Water :: Glacier : ?
(a) Refrigerator
(b) Ice
(c) Mountain
(d) Cave
Directions (Q. Nos. 68-70) In each of the following questions, four numbers are given out of these, three are alike in a certain way butt he one is different. Choose the one which is different from the rest three.
68.
(a) 21
(b) 39
(c) 51
(d) 83
69.
(a) 372164
(b) 376821
(c) 318951
(d) 319446
70.
(a) 11
(b) 13
(c) 15
(d) 17
Directions (Q. Nos. 71-73) In each of the following questions, one term in the number series is wrong. Find out the wrong term.
71. 3, 10, 27, 4, 16, 64, 5, 25, 125
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 10
(d) 27
72. 1, 3, 7, 15, 27, 63, 127
(a) 7
(b) 15
(c) 27
(d) 63
73. 3, 2, 8, 9, 13, 22, 18, 32, 23, 42
(a) 8
(b) 9
(c) 13
(d) 22
74. In a March Past, seven persons are standing in a row. Q is standing left to R but right to P. O is standing right to N and left to P. Similarly, S is standing right to R and left to T. Find out who is standing in the middle?
(a) P
(b) Q
(c) R
(d) D
75. If Anita is taller than Surjit but shorter than Kusum and Surjit is just as tall as Kalpana but taller than Vanita, then Kalpana is
(a) just as tall as Anita
(b) taller than Kusum
(c) shorter than Anita
(d) shorter than Surjit
76. Alok walked 30 m towards east and took a right turn and walked 40 m. He again took a right turn and walked 50 m. Towards which direction is he from his starting point?
(a) South
(b) West
(c) South-West
(d) South-East
Directions (Q. Nos. 77-78) In the following questions, three classes are given. Out of the four figures that follow, you are to indicate which figure will best represent the relationship amongst the three classes.
77. State, Country, City
78. Woman, Teacher, Student
Directions (Q. Nos. 79-80) Find the missing character in the following questions.
79. 
(a) 127
(b) 142
(c) 158
(d) 198
80. 
(a) 0
(b) 2
(c) 11
(d) 12
Directions (Q. Nos. 81-84) Each of the following question consists 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.
81. 
82. 
83. 
84. 
85. What is the number of triangles in the following figure?
(a) 11
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 14
Directions (Q. Nos. 66-68) Find out the part which has an error in the following sentences. If there is no error, your answer is (d).
86. One should always give moment’s thought to an action / (a) before putting it in execution and so / (b) saving a great deal of unpleasantness. / (c) No error (d)
87. Turning to the right / (a) the town hall at once / (b) catches your eye. / (c) No error (d)
88. He has read almost / (a) each book of / (b) the college library. / (c) No error (d)
Directions (Q. Nos. 89-91) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
89. A ………. is one who hates mankind.
(a) cynic
(b) mimic
(c) misanthrope
(d) philanthropist
90. He turned …………. to be a cheat.
(a) round
(b) up
(c) out
(d) away
91. We must keep ………. the reputation of the family.
(a) out
(b) away
(c) down
(d) up
Directions (Q. Nos. 92-94) In each of the following questions, find out the alternatives which means most nearly the same as the word given in capitals.
92. DECLINE
(a) Progress
(b) Deterioration
(c) declivity
(d) Decelerate
93. COMPREHENDING
(a) Knowing
(b) Grasping
(c) Seizing
(d) Snatching
94. STRINGENT
(a) Inflexible
(b) Flexible
(c) Staunch
(d) Tough
Directions (Q. Nos. 95-97) In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning of the word given in capital letters.
95. RIGOROUS
(a) Resolute
(b) Determined
(c) Harsh
(d) Lenient
96. APPARENT
(a) Discernible
(b) Presumable
(c) Dubious
(d) Unequivocal
97. TRANSCRIPTS
(a) Originals
(b) Facts
(c) Copies
(d) Carbons
Directions (Q. Nos. 98-100) Choose the alternative which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
98. That which makes it difficult to recognize the presence of real nature of somebody or something
(a) Cover
(b) Mask
(c) Pretence
(d) Camouflage
99. Yearly celebration of a date or an event
(a) Centenary
(b) Jubilee
(c) Anniversary
(d) Birthday
100. One who cannot be corrected
(a) Invulnerable
(b) Hardened
(c) Incurable
(d) Incorrigible
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