117 Questions
What is the value of 10 - [41 - {28 + (12 - 3 - 1)}]?
5
What is the value of 1.5 + 0.4 (2 - 0.5) + 0.1 + 0.4?
2.6
What is the value of 5 x 5 minus 5, divided by 1/5?
4/5
If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 9:5, what is A:B:C?
6:9:5
If A:B = 3/5:5/7 and B:C = 3/4:2/5, what is A:B:C?
63:75:40
If 4/9 of the pupils are boys and there are 125 girls, how many boys are there?
100
What is the average mark obtained by David if he obtained 75, 65, 82, 67 and 85 marks?
74.8
If the cost of 10 books is Rs. 80/-, what is the value of 15 books?
120
What is the quantum of amount for Computer Advance?
₹50,000 or Actual Price of Computer, whichever is lower
What is the rate of interest for Computer Advance?
11.5%
In how many equal monthly instalments is Computer Advance recovered?
150
What is the maximum cost of the house to be built/purchased under HBA Rules?
₹1 Crore
If the Cost Price of one book is Rs. 10/- and the Selling Price is Rs. 12/-. What is the Profit or Loss on 100 books?
Profit of Rs 150
What is the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees as enhanced from 01.07.2021?
31%
If the Cost Price is Rs. 640/- and Selling Price is Rs. 680/-. What is the Profit percentage?
6.25%
What is the revised rate of Operation Theatre Allowance from 01.07.2017?
₹540 p.m.
What percentage of Basic Pay is included in ordinary rate of pay for running staff?
30%
A bookseller brought a ream of white paper for Rs. 100/- and sells at 24 sheets for Rs. 6.50. What is the Profit or Loss?
Profit of 35.41%
Where is the Integral Coach Factory located?
Perambur
If the Marked Price of an article is Rs. 54/- and discount is Rs. 6/- what is the Selling Price?
Rs 48
If the Marked Price is Rs. 20/- and the discount is Rs. 2/- what is the Selling Price?
Rs 18
If the Marked Price is Rs. 20/- and the discount is Rs. 2/- what is the discount percentage?
10%
In what time will Rs. 1250/- amount to Rs. 1400/- at 6% per annum?
4 Years
What is a possible way money can be stolen from a bank?
By an employee of the bank
What is the plural form of the noun 'Memorandum'?
Memoranda
What is the feminine gender of the noun 'Nephew'?
Niece
What is the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'Rohan __________ be here anytime soon.'
will
What form of numerals should be used in official purposes of the Union of India?
International form of Indian Numerals
What is the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'All members __________ attend the meeting as per the notice.'
should
What is the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'You _________ bring more food. We have enough supplies already.'
need not
What percentage of employees have acquired working knowledge of Hindi in the Central Government offices?
80%
What is the amount of award given under Railway Board Individual Cash Award Scheme?
Rs.1000
What is the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'You __________ borrow my books for your research.'
can
What is the language used in the official purposes of the Union of India?
Hindi-English bilingual
What is the adjective in the sentence: 'There is boiling water in the pan.'
Boiling
What is the purpose of acquiring working knowledge of Hindi in the Central Government offices?
To get notified in the Gazette
What is the significance of the International form of Indian Numerals?
It is used in official purposes
What is the criteria for getting notified in the Gazette in the Central Government offices?
Acquiring working knowledge of Hindi
What is the objective of the Railway Board Individual Cash Award Scheme?
To reward employees for their performance
Who is the present Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Railway Board?
Sri Suneet Sharma
Where is the Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering situated?
Jamalpur
What is India's first Private Train?
Tejas
How many Railway Recruitment Boards are there?
21
What is the revised designation of Safaiwala?
House Keeping Assistant
What is the maximum number of folios allowed on the correspondence side of a file?
300
In which register is file movement entered?
File Movement Register
Where is the headquarters of East Central Railway located?
Hajipur
The thief and the eye-witness __________.
have escaped
Ram and Shyam __________ business partners.
are
Either of the two candidates __________ eligible.
is
She __________ her office by 9 a.m. daily.
reaches
Neither Rishi nor Rhea __________ helpful.
was
The lawyer and the assistant __________ together.
entered
A series of seminars __________ conducted.
were
Prevention is __________ than cure.
Better
If 100 students come to school by bus and 200 come by bicycle, what percentage of students come to school by foot?
40%
If A can do a piece of work in 6 days and B can do the same work in 12 days, how long will they take to complete it if they both work together?
4 Days
What is the value of 9572 - 4018 - 2164?
3390
In which year was the Official Language Act passed?
1961
Under which section of the Official Language Act, some documents are compulsorily prepared, issued in both Hindi and English languages?
Section 3(1)
What is the value of 5358 × 51?
273258
Who is empowered to make rules to implement the Official Language Act?
Central Government
If 270 candidates appeared for an examination and 252 passed, what is the pass percentage?
93.3%
During which year was the Official Language Resolution passed?
1962
What is the purpose of the Official Language Act?
To promote the use of Hindi as the official language
What is the significance of the Official Language Act?
It promotes the use of Hindi as the official language
What is the official language policy and rule in India?
Hindi and English
What is the objective of the Official Language Act?
To promote the use of Hindi as the official language
What is the impact of the Official Language Act on the use of Hindi and English languages?
It promotes the use of Hindi and English languages
Under which section of the Official Language Act, 1963, the Central Government has been given the power to make rules related to the official language?
Section 8
Under which rule of the Official Language Act 1976, an employee can write Notings or minutes on the file in Hindi or English?
Rule 3(1)
Who is entrusted with the responsibility of complying with Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act?
Administrative Head of the office
Under the Official Language Rules 1976, in which language is it required to reply to the letters received in Hindi?
Hindi or English
What is the purpose of the Official Language Act, 1963?
To promote the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union
What is the responsibility of the Rajbhasha Adhikari?
To ensure compliance with the Official Language Act
What is the significance of the Official Language Rules, 1976?
To regulate the use of official languages in the Central Government
What is the objective of acquiring working knowledge of Hindi in the Central Government offices?
To facilitate the use of Hindi in official work
Which article of the Constitution of India mentions about the language to be used in the Legislature?
Article - 120
Which article of the Constitution of India mentions about the official language or official languages of the state?
Article - 343
When did the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme come into effect?
01.09.2008
According to the Constitution of India, the official language of the Union will be Hindi and the script will be ________?
Devnagri
What is the highest Pay Level in 7th Pay Commission?
Level-18
Which Schedule of the Constitution mentions about the official languages of the state?
Eighth Schedule
What is the Basic Pay of an employee appointed in Level-2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix?
₹19,900
In which article of the Constitution of India is the provision of the language to be used in the Legislature mentioned?
Article - 120
What is the minimum period gap required between one increment and another increment of an employee?
6 months
Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the official language of the Union?
Article - 343
What is the full form of CRIS?
Centre for Railway Information Systems
What is the script of the official language of the Union according to the Constitution of India?
Devnagri
When did the Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968 come into effect?
01.10.1968
What is the standard form used for placing a Railway Servant under Suspension?
SF-1
In which article of the Constitution of India is the provision of the official language or official languages of the state mentioned?
Article - 343
What is the least penalty under Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968?
Censure
What percentage of students come to school by foot?
60%
What is the value of 5358 multiplied by 51?
273258
What is the pass percentage of the examination?
93.3%
Which chapter of the Constitution mentions about the official language of the Union?
Chapter 1
What is the value of 9572 - 4018 - 2164?
3390
How long will A and B take to complete a piece of work if they work together?
4 Days
Which article of the Constitution of India mentions about the language to be used in the Parliament?
Article 120
What is the total number of students in the school?
500
Which region does the state of Himachal Pradesh come under for the use of the official language?
A region
When is Hindi Day celebrated every year in the Central Government Offices?
14th September
When did the Constituent Assembly accept Hindi as the official language?
14th September 1949
Which language is not included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
None of the above
What is the significance of the region classification for the use of the official language?
To determine the language used for official communication
What is the purpose of celebrating Hindi Day every year in the Central Government Offices?
To commemorate the adoption of Hindi as the official language
How did the Constituent Assembly accept Hindi as the official language?
Through a majority vote
What is the significance of the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
It lists the official languages of India
Which language is not included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution?
English
How many languages are recognized in the 8th schedule of the Constitution?
22
According to the Official Language Rules, in which language can any employee submit his application, appeal or representation?
Hindi or English
In which rule of the Official Language Rules is the imperative of issuing bilingual form manuals, codes, etc. mentioned?
Rule 11
What is the purpose of acquiring working knowledge of Hindi in the Central Government offices?
To promote Hindi as the official language
What is the significance of the International form of Indian Numerals?
For official purposes of the Union of India
What is the criteria for getting notified in the Gazette in the Central Government offices?
Acquiring working knowledge of Hindi
What is the objective of the Railway Board Individual Cash Award Scheme?
To recognize outstanding performance
Study Notes
Computer Advance
- The quantum of amount for Computer Advance is ₹50,000 or the actual price of the computer, whichever is lower.
- The rate of interest for Computer Advance is 11.5%.
- The recovery period for Computer Advance is up to 150 equal monthly installments.
House Building Advance (HBA)
- The cost of the house to be built or purchased (excluding the cost of the plot) should not exceed 139 times the basic pay of the employee, subject to a maximum of ₹1 Crore.
Dearness Allowance
- The rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees as enhanced with effect from 01.07.2021 is 31%.
Operation Theatre Allowance
- The rate of Operation Theatre Allowance has been revised to ₹540 p.m. with effect from 01.07.2017.
Running Staff
- The ordinary rate of pay includes 30% of Basic Pay.
Miscellaneous
- Integral Coach Factory is located at Perambur.
- Gorakhpur has the longest railway platform in India.
Grammar and Vocabulary
- The plural form of Memorandum is Memoranda.
- The feminine gender of Nephew is Niece.
Arithmetic
- 10 - [41 - {28 + (12 - 3 - 1)}] = 5
- 1.5 + 0.4 (2 - 0.5) + 0.1 + 0.4 = 2.6
- 5 x 5 minus 5 divided by 1/5 = 4/5
- If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 9:5, then A:B:C = 6:9:5
- If A:B = 3/5 :5/7 and B:C = 3/4:2/5, then A:B:C = 63:75:40
Profit and Loss
- If the Cost Price of one book is ₹10 and the Selling Price is ₹12, the profit on 100 books is ₹200.
- If the Cost Price is ₹640 and the Selling Price is ₹680, the profit percentage is 6.25%.
- If the Marked Price of an article is ₹54 and the discount is ₹6, the Selling Price is ₹48.
- If the Selling Price of an article is ₹42 and the discount is ₹3, the Marked Price is ₹45.
Railway Matters
- Sri Suneet Sharma is the present Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Railway Board.
- Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering is situated at Jamalpur.
- India's first Private Train is Tejas.
- There are 21 Railway Recruitment Boards.
- The revised designation of Safaiwala is House Keeping Assistant.
- The number of folios on the correspondence side of a file should not exceed 300.
- The file movement is entered in the File Movement Register.
- The headquarters of East Central Railway is located at Hajipur.
English Language
- Grammar and sentence structure: Various sentences with correct grammar and sentence structure are provided.
- Subject-verb agreement: Sentences illustrating correct subject-verb agreement are given.
- Tenses: Examples of correct usage of different tenses (present, past, future) are provided.
- Modals: Correct usage of auxiliaries and modals (can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would) is illustrated.
- Voice: Examples of active and passive voice are provided.
Mathematics
- Percentage: A question involving calculation of percentage is provided.
- Work and Time: A question involving calculation of work and time is provided.
- Arithmetic: Various arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) are illustrated.
Official Language - Policy and Rules
- The Official Language Act was passed in 1963.
- The Constitution of India mentions the official language of the Union in Article 343.
- The Official Language Act empowers the Central Government to make rules related to the official language.
- Under the Official Language Act, some documents are compulsorily prepared and issued in both Hindi and English languages.
- The Official Language Resolution was passed in 1968.
- The Central Government has the power to make rules related to the official language under Section 3(1) of the Official Language Act.
- An employee can write Notings or minutes on the file in Hindi or English under Rule 3(1) of the Official Language Act 1976.
- The Administrative Head of the office is entrusted with the responsibility of complying with Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act.
- Under the Official Language Rules 1976, it is required to reply to the letters received in Hindi in Hindi.
Official Language Policy and Rules
- The Constitution of India mentions about the official language in Article 343.
- Article 120 deals with the language to be used in the Legislature.
- Article 210 deals with the official language or languages of the state.
- The Constitution of India states that the official language of the Union will be Hindi and the script will be Devnagri.
- The 8th Schedule of the Constitution mentions about the official languages of the state.
Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968
- The Rules came into effect from 01.10.1968.
- The Rules are not applicable to Any person in casual employment.
- Standard Form 1 (SF-1) is used for placing a Railway Servant under Suspension.
- Censure is the least penalty under Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968.
- Computer Advance is allowed a maximum of three times during the entire service of a Railway Servant.
7th Pay Commission
- The Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme has come into effect from 01.09.2008.
- The highest Pay Level in 7th Pay Commission is Level-18.
- The Basic Pay of an employee appointed in Level-2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix is ₹19,900.
- A minimum period gap of six months is required between one increment and another increment of an employee.
Miscellaneous
- CRIS stands for Centre for Railway Information Systems.
- Hindi Day is celebrated every year in the Central Government Offices on 14th September.
- The Constituent Assembly accepted Hindi as the official language on 14th September 1949.
- 22 languages have been recognized in the 8th schedule of the constitution so far.
- According to the Official Language Rules, an employee can submit his application, appeal or representation in Hindi or English.
- Rule 10 of the Official Language Rules mentions about the imperative of issuing bilingual form manuals, codes, other literature related to process etc.
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