Chemistry · solved example
The hardest known natural substance is:
- Iron
- Quartz
- DiamondCorrect
- Graphite
Solution
Diamond, a crystalline form of carbon, is the hardest natural material known.
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General Science for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories sets 10 General Science questions for 10 marks in the Computer Based Test, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
10 questions10 marks4 topics
How to approach General Science in RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories
Physics, chemistry and biology at roughly the secondary-school level, tested as direct factual recall. NCERT-level fundamentals cover most of it, and the questions repeat across cycles, so past-paper topics are the sharpest guide to what to revise.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Science is worth in each RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test | 10 | 10 | — | 10% |
General Science syllabus for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Physics at class 10 level
- Chemistry at class 10 level
- Life Sciences at class 10 level
- Basic environmental science
Sample General Science questions with solutions
Written to the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Biology · solved example
Malaria is caused by a parasite spread by which insect?
- Sandfly
- Housefly
- Aedes mosquito
- Female Anopheles mosquitoCorrect
Solution
Malaria is spread by the female Anopheles mosquito.
Biology · solved example
The deficiency of which nutrient causes anaemia?
- Iodine
- IronCorrect
- Sodium
- Calcium
Solution
Iron deficiency is the common cause of anaemia.
Physics · solved example
What is the SI unit of length?
- Litre
- Gram
- Second
- MetreCorrect
Solution
The metre is the SI unit of length.
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Science questions are asked in RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories?
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Latest notified cycle sets 10 General Science questions for 10 marks in the Computer Based Test.
Is there negative marking for General Science in RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories?
Yes. RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories deducts one third of a mark for each wrong answer, General Science included, so unsure guesses cost you. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Which General Science topics matter most for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories?
The RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories syllabus lists Physics at class 10 level, Chemistry at class 10 level, Life Sciences at class 10 level, Basic environmental science. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise General Science for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories free?
Every General Science question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.