The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is scheduled to conduct the RRB Group D 2025 CBT 1 exam from November 17 to December 2025. If you’re preparing for the RRB Group D Exam 2025, then you already know that General Knowledge (GK) is one of the important sections of the RRB Group D exam. The syllabus is vast, but you make it easy by preparing exam-level questions, attempting free general awareness topic-wise tests, and regular practice. In this blog, we have provided RRB Group D GK Questions 2025 in a PDF that you can download for free, a direct link to our free topic-wise tests, free weekly current affairs quizzes (covering one year), and other resources. These resources are designed to boost your Static GK, help you stay updated with current events, and enhance your overall preparation.
Why is GK Important in RRB Group D Exam?
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Group D exam to recruit candidates for various technical and non-technical posts in Indian Railways. The first stage of the selection process is the CBT (Computer-Based Test), which includes the following sections:
- Mathematics – 25 Marks
- General Intelligence and Reasoning – 30 Marks
- General Science – 25 Marks
- General Awareness and Current Affairs – 20 Marks
As you can see, GK carries high weightage in the RRB Group D exam, and the best part is that it is time-saving because you do not need to do any calculations for it. If you have prepared this section well, you just have to read the questions and answer them. There are no sectional timings in this exam, so you can use this time in other sections like maths and reasoning, which require calculation.
Topics Covered in RRB Group D General Awareness Section
The GK section in the RRB Group D exam is a mix of static and dynamic questions. Below, we have mentioned some topics that are most scoring. Preparing for these topics can increase your chances of scoring well in the exam.
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Indian History & Freedom Movement
- Geography (India and World)
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- General Science (Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Static GK (Books, Awards, Sports, Important Days)
- Indian Railways-related GK
- Government Schemes & Policies
Download Free RRB Group D GK Questions 2025 PDF
As you know syllabus is vast, but preparing the questions that are most asked in the exam, types of questions that the Railway can ask, and understanding the pattern of the questions can make your preparation easy. For that, we have attached a PDF below, which consists of questions that are most commonly asked in the exam. These questions are based on the previous year papers, expected topics, and exam pattern of RRB Group D. Click on the button given below, download the PDF for free, and boost your GK preparation for the exam.
Question 1: In accordance to Fleming’s left hand rule used to find the direction of force on a current-carrying conductor placed inside a magnetic field, the centre finger and the index finger represent the directions of _____ and _____ respectively.
Options:
- force, magnetic field
- magnetic field, current
- current, magnetic field
- magnetic field, force
Correct Option: 3. current, magnetic field
Explanation: Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule (FBI rule) states: Thumb = Force, Index finger = Magnetic field, Centre finger = Current.
Question 2: Which of the following processes does NOT occur during photosynthesis?
Options:
- Splitting of water molecules
- Absorption of light energy
- Reduction of carbon dioxide
- Absorption of oxygen
Correct Option: 4. Absorption of oxygen
Explanation: Plants use light, water, and carbon dioxide to make food and release oxygen. They absorb CO₂ and water but do not absorb O₂.
Question 3: An adult human being has only _____ incisors in his/her mouth.
Options:
- twelve
- eight
- ten
- four
Correct Option: 2. eight
Explanation: An adult has 8 incisors in total – 4 on the upper jaw and 4 on the lower jaw, used for biting.
Question 4: Which gas is produced during electrolysis of brine that burns with a pop sound?
Options:
- Cl₂
- H₂
- O₂
- N₂
Correct Option: 2. H₂
Explanation: Electrolysis of brine produces hydrogen (H₂) at the cathode. Hydrogen is highly combustible and produces a ‘pop’ when ignited.
Question 5: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, celebrated the International Women’s Day week 2022 as an ‘Iconic Week’ as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav from _____.
Options:
- 1 to 8 March
- 15 to 22 March
- 22 to 28 March
- 8 to 15 March
Correct Option: 1. 1 to 8 March
Explanation: The “Iconic Week” celebration spanned eight days from March 1st to 8th, aligning with International Women’s Day.
Question 6: Regulating the natural flow of a river by building large dams affects agriculture in downstream regions by _____.
Options:
- lowering the water table due to reduced water flow
- blocking annual deposits of mineral-rich sediment from floods
- making the water salty due to reduced water supply
- preventing the recharging of groundwater during monsoons
Correct Option: 2. blocking annual deposits of mineral-rich sediment from floods
Explanation: Dams trap nutrient-rich silt that would naturally fertilize downstream fields, reducing soil fertility.
Question 7: Frogs have a pair of lungs like humans but can also breathe through their:
Options:
- spiracles
- trachea
- slippery and moist skin
- gills
Correct Option: 3. slippery and moist skin
Explanation: Frogs use cutaneous respiration through their thin, smooth, moist skin to absorb oxygen, especially underwater.
Question 8: Which of the following mountains and states/UT is NOT correctly matched?
Options:
- Saser Kangri – Ladakh
- K2 mountain – Himachal Pradesh
- Nanda Devi – Uttarakhand
- Kanchenjunga – Sikkim
Correct Option: 2. K2 mountain – Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: K2 is in the Karakoram Range, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan-administered), not Himachal Pradesh.
Question 9: Rama Navami is a Hindu spring festival that commemorates God Rama’s birthday, which usually comes in the month of _____.
Options:
- June
- July
- April
- August
Correct Option: 3. April
Explanation: Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of the Hindu month Chaitra, which is typically in April.
Question 10: According to the right-hand thumb rule, _____ represents the direction of current.
Options:
- little finger
- fore finger
- middle finger
- thumb
Correct Option: 4. thumb
Explanation: The Right-Hand Thumb Rule states that if the thumb points in the direction of current, the curled fingers show the magnetic field direction.
Disclaimer: The RRB Group D GK Questions provided on PracticeMock’s blog are intended purely for educational and exam-preparation purposes. They are not official questions released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and should not be considered a substitute for the official exam papers or notifications. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and relevance, PracticeMock does not guarantee that the questions, formats, or explanations will exactly match those in the actual examination. Readers are strongly advised to consult RRB’s official website and notifications for authoritative information. PracticeMock and its contributors disclaim responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from reliance on this material.
Free Weekly Current Affairs Quizzes for RRB Group D 2025
Current Affairs is one of the most important topics of the RRB Group D exam. It is a highly dynamic section that requires regular updates, revisions, and practice. Most candidates prepare current affairs and revise them also, but still they score fewer marks in the exam, or they feel like they have learn about it, but they forget the answer because they do not practice well for it. To avoid this problem and make your preparation easier, we provide free weekly current affairs quizzes designed to test your knowledge and improve your revision.
Click Here to Attempt Free RRB Group D Weekly Current Affairs Quizzes
How to Prepare RRB Group D GK Questions 2025?
Here, we have provided some tips that will help you prepare GK questions for RRB Group D 2025 CBT 1 exam. Read these tips and implement them in your preparation strategy to boost your GK preparation level.
1. Follow Daily News & Current Affairs: The General Awareness section can feel overwhelming. One can make it easy and tackle it simply by making it a part of his/her daily routine. Just like your morning cup of tea, spend a little time with a newspaper like The Hindu or Dainik Jagran. If you have a mobile phone, then you are advised to download apps like Inshorts or other new apps and just go through them for at least 15-20 minutes daily. After doing this, just take some more minutes and attempt our free weekly current affairs quizzes. You will see that you are able to memorize current affairs easily.
2. Build Your Foundation with Good Books: While focusing on current affairs, make sure you have not forgotten the static GK. Static GK is a must because it is like building your foundation. If we talk about studying without time boundation, then preparation from books will be the best option. For that, you can trust books like Lucent’s General Knowledge and Arihant GK. They cover important topics like History, Geography, and Polity that always appear in the exams. While going through these books, don’t just read these books passively; make sure you are highlighting the important points or facts and making your own notes (this will help you during the last days of the exam). After it attempts our free topic-wise tests so that you can check your preparation level and know where you are lagging, so that you can improve it.
3. Put Your Knowledge to the Test Daily: Just knowing a lot of information will not help you to pass the RRB Group D CBT 1 exam. After knowing the information, you should practice it so that you can know whether you have learned it or not. Most candidates just read the books and newspapers and they think that they covered everything, but during the exam, they feel like they have learn about it, but they forget the answer because they don’t practice. That’s why practicing with topic tests every day is a must. It’s like a daily workout for your brain that gets you comfortable with the exam format and helps you in revision, and improves your speed. Make sure to definitely practice a topic test based on what you have studied.
Attempt Free Topic-wise Tests for General Knowledge
4. Focus on Railway-Specific GK: You’re applying for a railway job, so you are advised to know about the Indian Railways! Spend some time learning about its history, the different zones and their headquarters, famous trains, and any major recent achievements. It may be possible that the Railway can ask questions related to the Railway-specific.
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FAQs: RRB Group D GK Questions 2025
A total of 20 questions from General Awareness and Current Affairs are asked, carrying 20 marks in the CBT 1 exam.
Important topics include Current Affairs, Indian History, Polity, Geography, Static GK, and Indian Railways-related General Knowledge.
Books like Lucent’s General Knowledge and Arihant GK are highly recommended for covering static GK and basic concepts.
Follow daily news, read newspapers, use current affairs apps, and attempt weekly quizzes to retain and revise better.
Take free mock tests, topic-wise quizzes, and previous year papers to analyze your accuracy and speed in GK.
Disclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, based on previous exam trends, expert analysis, and publicly available data. It is not an official notification, and the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) — the official conducting authority for the Group D examination — has not endorsed or released the content herein. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, exam patterns, schedules, and other details may change, and readers are strongly advised to verify all information with official RRB updates. The practice material and insights provided are intended to support preparation and should not be considered guaranteed exam content. Neither the authors nor PracticeMock accept responsibility for any discrepancies, errors, or outcomes arising from reliance on this article. For authentic information, please refer to the notifications issued by RRB.
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