RRB Group D General Awareness and Current Affairs Syllabus

General Awareness and Current Affairs syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Indian History and Culture

   3 topics

   • Ancient and Medieval India
     • Indus Valley Civilization
     • Major empires and dynasties
   • Modern India and Freedom Struggle
     • Revolt of 1857 and British policies
     • Indian National Movement and key leaders
   • Art, Culture and Heritage
     • Classical dances, music and festivals
     • UNESCO heritage sites in India
2. 2

   Indian Geography

   3 topics

   • Physical Geography of India
     • Mountains, rivers and plateaus
     • Climate and monsoon
   • Resources and Agriculture
     • Minerals and natural resources
     • Major crops and cropping patterns
   • World Geography Basics
     • Continents, oceans and countries
     • Important geographical phenomena
3. 3

   Indian Polity and Constitution

   3 topics

   • Indian Constitution
     • Preamble, features and important articles
     • Fundamental rights and duties
   • Government Structure
     • Executive, legislature and judiciary
     • Parliament and state legislatures
   • Constitutional Bodies
     • Election Commission, UPSC, CAG
     • Panchayati Raj and local governance
4. 4

   Economy, Science and Technology

   3 topics

   • Indian Economy Basics
     • Budget, taxation and banking
     • Economic planning and key sectors
   • Science and Technology Developments
     • Space and defence programmes
     • Information technology and innovations
   • Important Schemes and Organizations
     • Government welfare schemes
     • International organizations and India
5. 5

   Current Affairs and General Knowledge

   4 topics

   • National and International Current Affairs
     • Recent events and summits
     • Government policies and initiatives
   • Sports
     • National and international tournaments
     • Awards and records in sports
   • Awards, Honours and Books
     • Major national and international awards
     • Books and authors
   • Static General Knowledge
     • Important days and themes
     • Countries, capitals and currencies

General Awareness and Current Affairs flashcards for RRB Group D

22 of 50 cards from the General Awareness and Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. Which dynasty built the Iron Pillar of Delhi, and what is notable about it?

   It was erected during the Gupta period (attributed to Chandragupta II). It is notable for being made of rust-resistant wrought iron that has not corroded in over 1,600 years.

2. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire and who was his chief advisor?

   Chandragupta Maurya founded the empire (c. 322 BCE); his chief advisor was Chanakya (Kautilya), author of the Arthashastra.

3. What were the three jewels (Triratna) of Jainism?

   Right Faith (Samyak Darshana), Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana), and Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra).

4. Which ruler convened the Third Buddhist Council and sent missionaries abroad?

   Ashoka the Great (Maurya dynasty) convened the Third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra and sent missionaries, including his son Mahindra to Sri Lanka.

5. Who founded the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

   Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206), a former slave of Muhammad Ghori; he began construction of the Qutb Minar.

6. Who was the first Mughal emperor and which battle established Mughal rule in India?

   Babur was the first Mughal emperor; he won the First Battle of Panipat (1526) against Ibrahim Lodi.

7. What was the Doctrine of Lapse and who introduced it?

   A policy by Lord Dalhousie under which a princely state without a natural male heir was annexed by the British, disallowing adopted heirs from succeeding.

8. In which year and city was the Indian National Congress founded, and by whom?

   Founded in 1885 in Bombay; A.O. Hume was the key founder, with W.C. Bonnerjee as its first president.

9. What event in 1919 is known as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

   On 13 April 1919 in Amritsar, General Dyer ordered troops to fire on an unarmed crowd, killing hundreds; it intensified the freedom struggle.

10. Which movement did Gandhi launch in 1930 by marching to Dandi, and why?

    The Civil Disobedience Movement, launched with the Dandi Salt March, to defy the British salt tax by making salt from seawater.

11. Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die' and during which movement?

    Mahatma Gandhi gave it during the Quit India Movement of 1942.

12. Who is known as the Iron Man of India and what was his major contribution at independence?

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel; he integrated over 560 princely states into the Indian Union.

13. What are the eight classical dance forms of India recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?

    Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North India), Kathakali and Mohiniyattam (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Odissi (Odisha), Manipuri (Manipur), and Sattriya (Assam).

14. Which Indian festival of Kerala is associated with the snake boat race and the legend of King Mahabali?

    Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala.

15. To which classification do the Hindustani and Carnatic systems of Indian music belong?

    They are the two main streams of Indian classical music: Hindustani in North India and Carnatic in South India.

16. Which mountain range separates North India from South India and forms the northern boundary of the Deccan Plateau?

    The Vindhya and Satpura ranges (with the Narmada river valley between them).

17. What is the highest mountain peak in India and where is it located?

    Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), located in Sikkim on the India-Nepal border; it is the world's third-highest peak.

18. Which river is the longest river flowing entirely within India?

    The Godavari, the longest river that flows entirely within India (also called the Dakshin Ganga).

19. Name the two rivers of India that flow into the Arabian Sea forming estuaries rather than deltas.

    The Narmada and the Tapi (Tapti); they flow westward through rift valleys and form estuaries.

20. What is the Tropic of Cancer and how many Indian states does it pass through?

    It is the latitude 23.5 degrees North; in India it passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

21. Which soil type is the most widespread in India and is ideal for cotton cultivation?

    Black soil (regur/regur soil), found mainly in the Deccan Plateau; it is rich in lime and iron and retains moisture, making it ideal for cotton.

22. What is the difference between Kharif and Rabi crops?

    Kharif crops are sown with the monsoon (June-July) and harvested in autumn (e.g., rice, maize, cotton); Rabi crops are sown in winter (October-December) and harvested in spring (e.g., wheat, gram, mustard).

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