Candidates preparing for the RRB ALP Exam 2026 should practice important questions from previous year papers and expected topics to improve their preparation level. A smart preparation strategy along with regular practice can help candidates perform well in the examination. To help aspirants, we have provided RRB ALP Important Questions from all major subjects including Maths, Mental Ability, General Science, and General Awareness. These questions will help candidates understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level of the examination.
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RRB ALP Important Questions Quiz – Practice Now
Candidates should attempt the live quiz below to evaluate their preparation and identify strong and weak areas. Regular quiz practice will help improve speed, accuracy, and confidence for the RRB ALP 2026 Examination.
Q1) Find the area of a triangle whose sides are in the ratio 5:6:7 and whose perimeter is 72 cm. (Use √6 = 2.449) A) 112.3 cm2 B) 121.7 cm2 C) 135.2 cm2 D) 148.9 cm2 Correct Answer: B
Q2) What should come in place of the question mark in the given series? 96 94 90 84 76 ? A) 64 B) 62 C) 66 D) 60 Correct Answer: A
Q3) 35% of a number is more than 25% of 480 by 162. The number is: A) 780 B) 800 C) 820 D) 840 Correct Answer: B
Q4) Ramesh has ₹2,525 with him. He divides this amount between his two daughters Priya and Sneha and asks them to invest at compound interest of 8% per annum compounded annually. Priya’s investment amounts to the same value after 6 years as Sneha’s does after 7 years. How much did Ramesh give to Sneha? A) ₹1,175 B) ₹1,200 C) ₹1,150 D) ₹1,225 Correct Answer: A
Q5) Two pipes can fill a tank in 6 hours and 42 hours respectively. A third pipe can empty it in 42 hours. How long will it take to fill one-third of the empty tank if all three are opened together? A) 1 hour B) 2 hours C) 3 hours D) 4 hours Correct Answer: A
Q6) P, Q, R, S, T, U and V sit around a circular table facing the centre. Only two people sit between U and P when counted from the right of U. Only one person sits between P and R. Only two people sit between U and Q. Only one person sits between V and R. Only two people sit between T and Q. How many people sit between T and S when counted from the left of T? A) 3 B) 2 C) 1 D) 4 Correct Answer: B
Q7) Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark in the given series? MGA 3, QKE 7, UOI 11, YSM 15, ? A) CFQ 19 B) CWQ 19 C) DXR 20 D) BWP 18 Correct Answer: B
Q8) ACDF is related to BDEG in a certain way based on English alphabetical order. In the same way, HJLN is related to IKMO. To which of the following is PRUW related following the same logic? A) QSVX B) QSTX C) RSVX D) QSVY Correct Answer: A
Q9) In a certain code language: A + B means A is the mother of B; A − B means A is the wife of B; A × B means A is the sister of B; A ÷ B means A is the father of B. How is M related to P if M − K ÷ L × N + P? A) Father’s mother B) Mother’s mother C) Father’s sister D) Mother’s sister Correct Answer: B
Q10) Refer to the following number and symbol series. Counting from left to right only. All numbers are single digit only. (Left) # 4 © 7 2 1 £ 3 8 2 4 6 1 9 @ € £ # € # 2 5 (Right) How many numbers are immediately preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a symbol? A) 2 B) 1 C) 3 D) 0 Correct Answer: B
Q11) The working of a sphygmomanometer is based on which principle? A) Archimedes’ principle B) Pascal’s law C) Bernoulli’s principle D) Boyle’s law Correct Answer: B
Q12) Which legislation forms the legal basis for the creation of the National Green Tribunal? A) The Environment Protection Act, 1986 B) The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 C) The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 D) The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Correct Answer: B
Q13) Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to provide free and compulsory education to children between 6 and 14 years? A) Article 21A B) Article 45 C) Article 39(f) D) Article 51A Correct Answer: A
Q14) The splitting of the Gondwana landmass led to the formation of which of the following continents? A) North America and Europe B) South America and Africa C) Asia and Australia D) All of the above Correct Answer: D
Q15) Which Harappan site is known for its Great Bath indicating advanced town planning? A) Lothal B) Kalibangan C) Mohenjo-daro D) Dholavira Correct Answer: C
Q.16 Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis? 1. Root 2. Stem 3. Leaf 4. Flower Correct Answer: 3
Q.17 What is the chemical formula of common salt? 1. NaCl 2. KCl 3. CaCl2 4. Na2CO3 Correct Answer: 1
Q.18 Which mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles? 1. Concave mirror 2. Convex mirror 3. Plane mirror 4. Cylindrical mirror Correct Answer: 2
Q.19 Which organ is affected by jaundice? 1. Kidney 2. Liver 3. Heart 4. Pancreas Correct Answer: 2
Q.20 What is the unit of frequency? 1. Hertz 2. Joule 3. Pascal 4. Newton Correct Answer: 1
Quiz Summary
What is the RRB ALP Selection Process 2026?
The RRB ALP selection process 2026 involves four major stages – CBT 1 and 2, CBAT, document verification and medical examination. Given below are the details:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
What is the RRB ALP exam pattern?
The RRB ALP CBT 1 exam pattern is divided into sections such as Maths, Mental Ability and General Science. On the other hand, the CBT 2 exam consists of two parts. Part A focuses on subjects like Maths, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, General Awareness of Current Affairs, and Part B has questions from the relevant trade. Given below is the RRB ALP Exam Pattern for both the tests:
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern is divided into four major sections. The table below shows the marks distribution and the number of questions asked in the exam:
- Total Questions: 75
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Marking Criteria: +1 for every correct answer
- Negative Marking: -1/3 for every wrong answer
| Subjects | Question and Marks | Marks |
| Maths | 25 | 25 |
| Mental Ability | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam consists of Part A and Part B. Both these parts have different exam durations for candidates. The details are tabulated below:
- Total Questions: 175
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Marking Criteria: +1 for every correct answer
- Negative Marking: -1/3 for every wrong answer
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Maths (Part A) | Questions:100 | 100 | Duration: 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning (Part A) | |||
| Basic Science & Engineering (Part A) | |||
| General Awareness of Current Affairs (Part A) | |||
| Relevant Trade (Part B) | No.of Questions:75 | 75 | Duration: 60 Mins |
| Total | No.of Questions: 175 | 175 | Duration: 2 Hour 30 Mins |
- Only Part-A marks of CBT-2 will be considered for shortlisting, provided the candidate scores at least 35% in Part-B (qualifying in nature).
- Final merit will be prepared RRB-wise based on 50% weightage of CBT-2 Part-A marks and 50% weightage of CBAT scores. Candidates will then be shortlisted for Document Verification and Medical Examination according to vacancies and their preferences for zones and posts.

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