Railway Recruitment Board Chandigarh Solved 2009 Paper

1. LO : PK : : IT : ?
(A) GT
(B) SH
(C) MN
(D) FU
Ans: c

2. By what number must 32 be multiplied to make it a perfect square?
(A) 4
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 2
Ans: d

3. CTPN : DSQM : : MUSK?
(A) NUTL
(B) NTTJ
(C) NTTL
(D) LTRS
Ans: b

4. If the radius of a circle is increased to 3 times. Then how many times will its circumference be increased?
(A) 2 times
(B) 1/3 times
(C) 9 times
(D) 3 times
Ans: d

5. If 5 men or 9 women can do a piece of work in 19 days; 3 men and 6 women will do the same work in—
(A) 10 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 12 days
(D) 7 days
Ans: b

6. A watch becomes fast by 5 minutes every day. By what per cent does it become fast?
(A) 50/144 %
(B) 5%
(C) 1/12 %
(D) 5/24 %
Ans: a

7. Find the value of 50 × 8.
(A) 400
(B) 200
(C) 8
(D) 0
Ans: a

8. Mohan engaged a servant on the condition that he would pay him Rs. 200 and a uniform after 10 days. The servant served only for 5 days and got Rs. 20 and a uniform. Find the price of the uniform.
(A) Rs. 80
(B) Rs. 120
(C) Rs. 140
(D) Rs. 160
Ans: d

9. Four prime numbers are arranged in ascending order. The product of first three is 385 and that of last three is 1001. The largest prime number is—
(A) 11
(B) 13
(C) 17
(D) 9
Ans: b

10. A number when divided by three consecutive numbers 9, 11, 13 leaves the remainders 8, 9 and 8 respectively. If the order of divisors is reversed, the remainders will be—
(A) 8, 9, 8
(B) 9, 8, 8
(C) 10, 1, 6
(D) 10, 8, 9
Ans: c

11. Radha and Saroj are ranked 10th and 16th respectively in a class of 37 students. What will be their ranks from the bottom in the class?
(A) 28th, 22nd
(B) 27th, 21st
(C) 28th, 20th
(D) 27th, 22nd
Ans: a

12. Nivedita stops to walk after covering a distance of 10 km to the west. She then turns to the right and walks 8 km. Again she walks 4 km to the right. How far is she from her office?
(A) 18 km
(B) 8 km
(C) 16 km
(D) 10 km
Ans: d

13. A trader told his servant Shambhu that he left for his home from the shop after every 2 : 40 hours. I left for home 55 minutes earlier and for the next time I will leave for home from my shop at 8 : 15 p.m. At which time did I inform my servant?
(A) 6 : 30
(B) 6 : 00
(C) 6 : 15
(D) 4 : 20
Ans: a

14. On dividing a number by 19, the difference between quotient and remainder is 9. The number is—
(A) 370
(B) 352
(C) 361
(D) 371
Ans: d

15. One litre of water is evaporated from a 6 litre solution containing 4% sugar. The percentage of sugar in the remaining solution is—
(A) 24/5 %
(B) 4 %
(C) 3 %
(D) 10/3 %
Ans: a

Railway Recruitment Board Chandigarh Solved 2009 Paper

Directions (1-3): Fill up the blanks with the appropriate words.

1. He persisted _________ doing things in a manner in which he had been doing them.
(A) on
(B) at
(C) about
(D) in
Ans : (A)

2. Mr. Jagdish is confident _________ his success.
(A) about
(B) of
(C) for
(D) regarding
Ans : (B)

3. An exhibition _________ the new trends in computer education was held in Delhi.
(A) into
(B) for
(C) of
(D) on
Ans : (C)

Directions (4-8): In the following questions choose the word that can be substituted for the given words.

4. That which cann’t be corrected
(A) Ineligible
(B) Ineluctable
(C) Insortable
(D) Incorrigible
Ans : (D)

5. A speech made for first time
(A) simultaneous
(B) drawn
(C) extempore
(D) maiden
Ans : (D)

6. A disease which spreads by contact
(A) infection
(B) contagious
(C) contiguous
(D) uxoring
Ans : (B)

7. One who believes easily
(A) sedulous
(B) credible
(C) assiduous
(D) credulous
Ans : (D)

8. A science which studies insects
(A) Entomology
(B) Epistemology
(C) Entymology
(D) Biology
Ans : (A)

Direction (9-11): Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the word.
9. Sedentary
(A) Material
(B) Sluggish
(C) Slash
(D) Mischief
Ans : (B)

10. Gregarious
(A) Clumsy
(B) Pugnacious
(C) Turbulent
(D) Saciable
Ans : (D)

11. Pertinacious
(A) Stubborn
(B) Tremulous
(C) Stupid
(D) Stingy
Ans : (A)

Direction (12-15): Write word which is most opposite in meaning of the given word.

12. Radical
(A) Singular
(B) Unusual
(C) Normal
(D) Conservative
Ans : (D)

13. Obstinate
(A) Hoary
(B) Amenable
(C) Tenable
(D) Tender
Ans : (C)

14. Mention
(A) Impart
(B) Observe
(C) Attend
(D) Conceal
Ans : (D)

15. Pernicious
(A) Salutary
(B) Recondite
(C) Innocuous
(D) Disastrous
Ans : (C)

Railway Recruitment Board Chandigarh Solved 2009 Paper

1. The foundation of Indian Vedanta philosophy is—
(A) Ram Charit Manas
(B) Mahabharat
(C) Puranas
(D) Upanishad
Ans : (D)

2. Rigmies are related to—
(A) Asia
(B) Europe
(C) Africa
(D) America
Ans :(C)

3. The capital of Vijayanager empire. Hampi was situated on the bank of the river—
(A) Krishna
(B) Pennar
(C) Tungbhadra
(D) Godavari
Ans :(C)

4. The number of permanent member nations in the UN Security Council is—
(A) 10
(B) 5
(C) 7
(D) 15
Ans :(B)

5. The brightest star in the sky is—
(A) Proxima Centauri
(B) Bernard
(C) Nebula
(D) Cirius
Ans :(A)

6. If the atmosphere is removed from the earth—
(A) Day will lengthen
(B) Night will lengthen
(C) Both will remain same
(D) Both will be equal
Ans :(C)

7. Silicon dioxide is used in—
(A) Cement production
(B) Cutting hard precious metals
(C) Glass manufacture
(D) None of these
Ans :(C)

8. The Jainism propounded the complete knowledge as—
(A) Jin
(B) Ratna
(C) Kaivalya
(D) Nirvana
Ans :(C)

9. Chanakya was known by the name—
(A) Samudragupta
(B) Vishnugupta
(C) Shrigupta
(D) None of these
Ans :(B)

10. Boys scout and Girls Guide movements were formed by—
(A) Charles Andies
(B) General Ramphel
(C) John Quat
(D) Weden Powel
Ans :(D)

11. The executive in India is directly responsible to the—
(A) President
(B) Judiciary
(C) People
(D) Legislature
Ans :(D)

12. Two pipes can fill a cistern in 6 minutes and 7 minutes respectively. Both the pipes are opened alternately for 1 minute each. In what time will they fill the cistern?
(A) 5 minutes
(B) 17/3 times
(C) 45/7 minutes
(D) 5/4 minutes
Ans :(C)

13. A boat takes half time in moving a certain distance downstream than upstream. What is ratio between rate in still water and rate of current?
(A) 1 : 2
(B) 3 : 1
(C) 2 : 1
(D) 1 : 3
Ans :(B)

14. Total area of 64 small squares of a chess board is 400cm. There is 3 cm wide border around the chess board. What is the length of the side of the chess board?
(A) 17 cm
(B) 20 cm
(C) 26 cm
(D) 23 cm
Ans :(C)

15. The temperature of a place increases uniformly from 210°C to 380°C from 9 am to 2 pm. What was the temperature at noon?
(A) 28.50°C
(B) 270°C
(C) 300°C
(D) 320°C
Ans :(D)

Railway Recruitment Board Chandigarh Solved 2009 Paper

1. Which of the following elements is found in free state?
(A) Iodine
(B) Magnesium
(C) Sulphur
(D) Phosphorus
Ans : (C)

2. Double fault is related to—
(A) Footbal
(B) Rugby
(C) Tennis
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)

3. Which of the following countries is the biggest producer of milk?
(A) Pakistan
(B) Australia
(C) America
(D) India
Ans : (D)

4. Who is the Indian Mass Universe 2006 in india?
(A) Neha Kapoor
(B) Neha Dhupia
(C) Priyanka Sud
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)

5. The Commonwealth games were recently held in—
(A) Britain
(B) Canada
(C) Australia
(D) India
Ans : (C)

6. The first Yoga University was established at—
(A) Bodh Gaya
(B) Mumbai
(C) Monghyr
(D) Kolkata
Ans : (C)

7. In which disease blood does not clot?
(A) Thrombosis
(B) Haemophilia
(C) Pneumonia
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)

8. Which is not an electric resistant?
(A) Lac
(B) Glass
(C) Charcoal
(D) Ebonite
Ans : (C)

9. In which part of the Constitution, the separation of executive and judiciary has been described?
(A) Preamble
(B) Fundamental rights
(C) Directive principles of state policy
(D) Seventh schedule
Ans : (D)

10. Who first deciphered the Ashokan inscriptions?
(A) James Princep
(B) James Williams
(C) John Munro
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)

11. Most abundant element in maximum rocks is—
(A) Silicon
(B) Carbon
(C) Iron
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)

12. The land shape formed at the drainage site of the Chanbal river is—
(A) Ramp
(B) Rift
(C) Delta
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)

13. Like Poland in Europe which state in India is large?
(A) Bihar
(B) Orissa
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
Ans : (C)

14. In rice production India is ranked in the world—
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth
Ans : (D)

15. In which of the following chemical energy is converted into electrical energy?
(A) Dynamo
(B) Thermopile
(C) Battery
(D) Atom bomb
Ans : (C)

Railway Recruitment Board Chandigarh Solved 2009 Paper

1. The largest reserve of crude oil is in the country—
(A) Iran
(B) Iraq
(C) Saudi Arab
(D) Kuwait
Ans : (C)

2. In history the Chola rulers are famous for which type of administration?
(A) Central
(B) Urban
(C) State
(D) Village administration
Ans : (D)

3. In Vedic literature the meaning of the word ‘Nishk’ was ornament. It was used in Artharva Veda as—
(A) Weapon
(B) Agricultural implements
(C) Script
(D) Coin
Ans : (D)

4. In Rajasthan, Mount Abu, famous for Jain temples is known for—
(A) Abu temple
(B) Ranakpura temple
(C) Dilwara temple
(D) Marble temple
Ans : (C)

5. Which of these is the largest railway zone?
(A) Central Railway
(B) Southern Railway
(C) Eastern Railway
(D) Northern Railway
Ans : (D)

6. Which of the following did not come to India?
(A) Megasthanese
(B) Columbus
(C) Vasco De Gama
(D) Fahein
Ans : (B)

7. The biggest glacier of India is—
(A) Siachin
(B) Yamanotri
(C) Chunhari
(D) Gangotri
Ans : (A)

8. The Ajanta caves are situated in—
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)

9. The headquarter of Asian Development Bank is in—
(A) Geneva
(B) Manila
(C) Bangkok
(D) Jakarta
Ans : (B)

10. The first black Nobel prize winner of literature in the world is—
(A) Tom Morrison
(B) Luther King
(C) John King
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)

11. Who administers the Union Territory?
(A) Council of Ministers
(B) Governor
(C) Former Govrnor
(D) President
Ans : (D)

12. The spherical shape of rain drops is due to—
(A) Surface tension
(B) Viscosity
(C) Gravity
(D) Atmospheric pressure
Ans : (A)

13. The noble gas is—
(A) Helium
(B) Oxygen
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Hydrogen
Ans : (A)

14. The old name of African country Ghana is—
(A) Abisinia
(B) Congo
(C) Gold Coast
(D) Tanganika
Ans : (C)

15. Which of the following rivers passes through Himachal Pradesh?
(A) Sutlej
(B) Jhelum
(C) Ravi
(D) Chenab
Ans : (D)

Railway Recruitment Board Chandigarh Solved 2009 Paper

1. If x means -, ÷ means +, + means ÷, - means x then find the value of 13 - 12 ÷ 400 + 20 x 100
(A) 1/760
(B) 76
(C) 176
(D) 186
Ans : (B)

2. If ‘A’=26, and SUN = 27, then CAT?
(A) 24
(B) 57
(C) 58
(D) 27
Ans : (B)

3. If you subtract – 1 from + 1, what will be the result?
(A) 2
(B) –2
(C) 0
(D) 1
Ans : (A)

4. A bag contains 25 paise. 10 paise and 5 paise coins in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. If their total value is Rs. 30, the number of 5 paise coins is—
(A) 50
(B) 100
(C) 150
(D) 200
Ans : (C)

5. A passenger train runs at the rate of 80 kmph. It starts from the station at some time. After 6 hours a goods trains leaves the station. The passenger train overtakes the goods train after 4 hours. The speed of goods train is—
(A) 32 km/h
(B) 50 km/h
(C) 45 km/h
(D) 64 km/h
Ans : (A)

6. The United Nations Organisation was formed on—
(A) October 20, 1945
(B) November 11, 1944
(C) October 24, 1945
(D) June 26, 1946
Ans : (C)

7. The major producer of copper is—
(A) Kerala
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Orissa
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Ans : (B)

8. The rotational motion of earth is maximum at the—
(A) North pole
(B) Tropic of Capricorn
(C) Equator
(D) Tropic of cancer
Ans : (A)

9. In Kushana period the maximum development was observed in the field of—
(A) Religion
(B) Art
(C) Literature
(D) Architecture
Ans : (B)

10. From which mine diamond is extracted?
(A) Panna
(B) Golkunda
(C) Jaipur
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)

11. Mettur dam is situated on the river—
(A) Krishna
(B) Cauvery
(C) Narmada
(D) Mahanadi
Ans : (B)

12. In which Satyagraha movement of Mahatma Gandhi women participated most?
(A) Quit India
(B) Non-cooperation
(C) Salt
(D) Bardoli
Ans : (A)

13. Which of the following planets has the highest period of revolution around the sun?
(A) Mercury
(B) Earth
(C) Mars
(D) None of these
Ans : (D)

14. National Codet Corps was established in—
(A) 1948
(B) 1946
(C) 1947
(D) 1950
Ans : (A)

15. The number of schedules in Indian Constitution is—
(A) 11
(B) 12
(C) 13
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)