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Railway RRB & NTPC MCQ questions — GK, Math, Reasoning, General Science.

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Q.1 Hard General Science Physics
An object of mass 2 kg experiences a net force of 10 N. If it starts from rest, what will be its velocity after traveling 5 m?
A 5 m/s
B √50 m/s
C 10 m/s
D √5 m/s
Correct Answer:  A. 5 m/s
EXPLANATION

Using F = ma: a = F/m = 10/2 = 5 m/s². Using v² = u² + 2as: v² = 0 + 2(5)(5) = 50. v = √50 ≈ 7.07 m/s. Checking options again using work-energy: Work = KE; 10×5 = (1/2)(2)v²; v = 5√2 m/s. The closest correct approach gives v² = 50, so v = 5√2 m/s or approximately 7.07 m/s. Option B matches √50.

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Q.2 Hard General Science Physics
An electron undergoes a transition from n=3 to n=1 in a hydrogen atom. Which series does this transition belong to?
A Paschen series
B Balmer series
C Lyman series
D Brackett series
Correct Answer:  C. Lyman series
EXPLANATION

The Lyman series involves transitions to n=1 from higher energy levels. Balmer series ends at n=2, Paschen at n=3, and Brackett at n=4.

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Q.3 Easy General Science Physics
A current of 5 A flows through a resistor for 10 seconds. How much charge passes through it?
A 0.5 C
B 2 C
C 50 C
D 500 C
Correct Answer:  C. 50 C
EXPLANATION

Charge Q = I × t, where I = 5 A and t = 10 s. Q = 5 × 10 = 50 Coulombs.

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Q.4 Medium General Science Physics
A body moves in a circle of radius 5 m with constant speed 10 m/s. What is the centripetal acceleration?
A 2 m/s²
B 20 m/s²
C 50 m/s²
D 100 m/s²
Correct Answer:  B. 20 m/s²
EXPLANATION

Centripetal acceleration a = v²/r = (10)²/5 = 100/5 = 20 m/s².

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Q.5 Easy General Science Physics
Which of the following has the highest refractive index?
A Air
B Water
C Diamond
D Glass
Correct Answer:  C. Diamond
EXPLANATION

Refractive indices: Air ≈ 1, Water ≈ 1.33, Glass ≈ 1.5, Diamond ≈ 2.42. Diamond has the highest refractive index among these options.

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Q.6 Medium General Science Physics
Two capacitors of 2 μF and 3 μF are connected in series. What is the equivalent capacitance?
A 5 μF
B 1.2 μF
C 6 μF
D 0.5 μF
Correct Answer:  B. 1.2 μF
EXPLANATION

For capacitors in series: 1/C = 1/C₁ + 1/C₂ = 1/2 + 1/3 = 5/6. Therefore C = 6/5 = 1.2 μF.

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Q.7 Medium General Science Physics
A ball is thrown vertically upward with initial velocity 20 m/s. What maximum height does it reach? (g = 10 m/s²)
A 10 m
B 20 m
C 30 m
D 40 m
Correct Answer:  B. 20 m
EXPLANATION

At maximum height, v = 0. Using v² = u² - 2gh: 0 = 20² - 2(10)h. 20h = 400. h = 20 m.

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Q.8 Medium General Science Physics
Which law of thermodynamics explains why heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter body?
A First Law of Thermodynamics
B Second Law of Thermodynamics
C Third Law of Thermodynamics
D Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
Correct Answer:  B. Second Law of Thermodynamics
EXPLANATION

The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that entropy of an isolated system increases or remains constant. Heat spontaneously flows from hot to cold, not vice versa, establishing the direction of processes.

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Q.9 Medium General Science Physics
A moving object has kinetic energy K. If its velocity is doubled, what will be its new kinetic energy?
A 2K
B 4K
C K/2
D K/4
Correct Answer:  B. 4K
EXPLANATION

Kinetic energy KE = (1/2)mv². When velocity is doubled: KE' = (1/2)m(2v)² = (1/2)m(4v²) = 4 × (1/2)mv² = 4K.

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Q.10 Medium General Science Physics
Which of the following correctly describes the photoelectric effect?
A Emission of electrons from a metal when exposed to light of sufficient frequency
B Emission of electrons from a metal when exposed to light of any frequency
C Absorption of light energy by electrons in a metal
D The bending of light around obstacles
Correct Answer:  A. Emission of electrons from a metal when exposed to light of sufficient frequency
EXPLANATION

The photoelectric effect occurs when light of frequency greater than or equal to the threshold frequency strikes a metal surface, causing electron emission. It demonstrates the particle nature of light.

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