RRB NTPC General Awareness Preparation, Check Study Plan

RRB NTPC General Awareness Preparation Strategy: General Awareness is one of the vital sections in the RRB NTPC Exam. The General Awareness section contains 40 questions in CBT 1 and 50 questions in CBT 2. Some of the important topics from which questions usually arise include topics like current affairs, history, geography, polity, science, and more. This article provides a solid RRB NTPC General Awareness Preparation Strategy for applicants.

What is the Railway NTPC Exam Pattern 2026?

The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern is divided into sections like – General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning. Given below are the details of both CBT 1 and CBT 2 exam patterns:

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Awareness	40	40
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100

Notes:

• The Questions will be of an objective type with multiple choices.
• There will be negative marking, and a 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Total Duration will be 90 mins.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

Qualifying candidates from CBT 1 will have to appear for the CBT 2 exam. The details of the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam pattern are given below:

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

Notes:

• The questions will be of an objective type with multiple choices.
• There will be negative marking, and a 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Most Repeated General Awareness Questions for RRB NTPC

We have provided below some of the most repeated General Awareness questions for the RRB NTPC exam from the previous year’s papers. Check them out:

1. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: B

2. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
Answer: C

3. Which vitamin is produced in the human body when exposed to sunlight?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Answer: D

4. What is the SI unit of electric current?
A) Volt
B) Ohm
C) Ampere
D) Watt
Answer: C

5. Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi?
A) Akbar
B) Jahangir
C) Shah Jahan
D) Aurangzeb
Answer: C

6. The headquarters of the United Nations is located at?
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York
D) London
Answer: C

7. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Argon
Answer: B

8. Who was the first President of India?
A) S. Radhakrishnan
B) Zakir Hussain
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C

9. The chemical symbol of Iron is?
A) Ir
B) In
C) Fe
D) I
Answer: C

10. Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
A) Ganga
B) Kosi
C) Yamuna
D) Son
Answer: B

11. Which organ purifies blood in the human body?
A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Heart
D) Lungs
Answer: B

12. Who wrote the national song ‘Vande Mataram’?
A) Rabindranath Tagore
B) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
C) Subhash Chandra Bose
D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer: B

13. What is the capital of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Perth
Answer: C

14. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Answer: B

15. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A) Sodium
B) Mercury
C) Aluminium
D) Zinc
Answer: B

16. Who founded the Maurya Dynasty?
A) Ashoka
B) Bindusara
C) Chandragupta Maurya
D) Bimbisara
Answer: C

17. The smallest bone in the human body is?
A) Femur
B) Stapes
C) Ulna
D) Tibia
Answer: B

18. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C

19. What is the national flower of India?
A) Rose
B) Lotus
C) Lily
D) Sunflower
Answer: B

20. Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A) 42nd
B) 44th
C) 61st
D) 52nd
Answer: C

21. The unit of frequency is?
A) Joule
B) Newton
C) Hertz
D) Watt
Answer: C

22. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
A) Pratibha Patil
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Sushma Swaraj
Answer: C

23. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) Spain
Answer: B

24. What is the main source of energy for Earth?
A) Moon
B) Coal
C) Sun
D) Wind
Answer: C

25. Which schedule of the Constitution deals with languages?
A) 7th
B) 8th
C) 9th
D) 10th
Answer: B

26. The largest gland in the human body is?
A) Pancreas
B) Liver
C) Thyroid
D) Adrenal
Answer: B

27. Who invented the telephone?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) Nikola Tesla
D) Marconi
Answer: B

28. Which freedom fighter is known as ‘Netaji’?
A) Bhagat Singh
B) Sardar Patel
C) Subhash Chandra Bose
D) Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: C

29. What is the pH value of pure water?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Answer: C

30. Which is the longest river in India?
A) Godavari
B) Brahmaputra
C) Yamuna
D) Ganga
Answer: D

31. Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
A) Thermometer
B) Barometer
C) Hygrometer
D) Anemometer
Answer: B

32. Who was the first Governor-General of India?
A) Lord Dalhousie
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Warren Hastings
D) Lord Curzon
Answer: C

33. The currency of Japan is?
A) Yuan
B) Won
C) Yen
D) Dollar
Answer: C

34. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin D
Answer: C

35. Where is the headquarters of RBI located?
A) Delhi
B) Chennai
C) Kolkata
D) Mumbai
Answer: D

36. The largest planet in the solar system is?
A) Earth
B) Saturn
C) Jupiter
D) Uranus
Answer: C

37. Who composed the Indian National Anthem?
A) Bankim Chandra
B) Rabindranath Tagore
C) Mahadevi Verma
D) Subramania Bharati
Answer: B

38. Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Hydrogen
Answer: C

39. The First Battle of Panipat was fought in which year?
A) 1526
B) 1556
C) 1761
D) 1600
Answer: A

40. Which is the smallest planet in the solar system?
A) Mars
B) Venus
C) Mercury
D) Pluto
Answer: C

41. Who is known as the Missile Man of India?
A) Vikram Sarabhai
B) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
C) Homi Bhabha
D) C. V. Raman
Answer: B

42. The largest desert in the world is?
A) Sahara
B) Thar
C) Gobi
D) Kalahari
Answer: A

43. Which blood group is known as the universal donor?
A) A
B) B
C) AB
D) O negative
Answer: D

44. Which movement was started in 1942?
A) Swadeshi Movement
B) Civil Disobedience
C) Quit India Movement
D) Non-Cooperation Movement
Answer: C

45. What is the national animal of India?
A) Lion
B) Elephant
C) Tiger
D) Leopard
Answer: C

46. The hardest natural substance is?
A) Iron
B) Gold
C) Diamond
D) Silver
Answer: C

47. Which Indian state is the largest by area?
A) Maharashtra
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C

48. Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
A) C. V. Raman
B) Amartya Sen
C) Rabindranath Tagore
D) Mother Teresa
Answer: C

49. The study of earthquakes is called?
A) Geography
B) Seismology
C) Geology
D) Meteorology
Answer: B

50. Which gas causes global warming the most?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Helium
Answer: C

What is the RRB NTPC General Awareness Syllabus?

The RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Awareness includes topics like general science, history, geography, economy, and more. The table below shows the details for applicants:

Subject	Details
Current Affairs	Stay updated on national and international news, important events, sports, awards, and significant dates.
General Science	Covers basic concepts from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with an emphasis on fundamental principles and daily life applications.
Indian History	Focus on major historical events, the freedom movement, and notable personalities in Indian history.
Indian Geography	Includes physical and political geography of India, such as rivers, mountains, and climatic regions.
Indian Polity & Constitution	Covers fundamental rights and duties, the structure of government, key amendments, and the overall political system.
Economy	Understand basic economic terms, the national budget, current policies, and economic issues impacting the country.
Culture	Learn about Indian art, literature, festivals, and the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Environmental Issues	Study major environmental problems, national/international policies, and sustainable development goals.
Railways & Important Organizations	Learn the history of Indian Railways and major organizations like ISRO, DRDO, etc.
Sports	Keep track of major sporting events, national and international awards, and famous sportspersons.

Where can I get a study plan for RRB NTPC General Awareness?

Candidates can get a detailed study plan in this article. It will help them to cover every topic from the syllabus and be confident about the section. Check it out:

Week	Topics to Cover	Focus Areas
Week 1	Current Affairs, General Science	Read daily news, follow apps, study basic science concepts (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
Week 2	Indian History, Indian Geography	Study key historical events, freedom movements, and India’s geography (rivers, mountains).
Week 3	Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Economy	Learn about the Indian government structure, fundamental rights, and economic policies.
Week 4	Culture, Environmental Issues	Study Indian culture, festivals, and important environmental policies.
Week 5	Railways, Important Organizations (ISRO, DRDO)	Focus on Indian Railways’ history and significant organizations.
Week 6	Sports, Revision, and Practice Tests	Cover major sports events, revise all topics, and attempt practice tests.

What are the important resources for RRB NTPC General Awareness Preparation?

The important resources for RRB NTPC General Awareness preparation include using the best books, following the necessary websites, and more. Given below are the details:

Resource Type	Resource Name	Description
Books	Lucent’s General Knowledge	Comprehensive coverage of various topics.
	NCERT Books	Essential for basic concepts in Science and Social Science.
Magazines	Pratiyogita Darpan	A monthly magazine focusing on competitive exams.
Websites	PIB (Press Information Bureau)	Official news and updates.
	Indian Railways Official Websites	Information on Indian Railways.
	News Websites (e.g., The Hindu, BBC)	Reliable news and updates on current events.

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