RRB ALP & Technicians paper Shift 2, August 17, 2018

RRB ALP & Technicians exam, conducted on August 17, 2018, during the second shift at the ION Digital Zone iDZ 2 Patia.

Mathematics and Aptitude

• The paper includes mathematical problems covering simple interest, speed-time-distance, LCM, divisibility rules, and algebra.

• Geometry and physics-related math questions involve rhombus properties, pentadecagon diagonals, and convex lens calculations.

• Data interpretation tasks are based on family expenditure charts.

General Science

• Chemistry: Covers redox reactions, the history of the periodic table, molecular weight of gases, and chemical reactions, such as the effect of HCl on washing soda and CO2 in lime water.

• Biology: Includes questions on the basic unit of taxonomy, vitamin deficiencies linked to excessive bleeding, and reproductive methods in organisms.

• Physics: Topics include kinetic energy, the universal gravitational constant, and absolute refractive indices.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs (as of Feb 2018)

• Appointments and Figures: Includes the appointment of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan to the WHO, Kalyan Krishnamurthy as Flipkart's CEO, and President Ram Nath Kovind’s home state, Uttar Pradesh.

• Historical and Sports Context: Mentions Vidarbha winning the Ranji Trophy and the Champaran Satyagraha regarding indigo farming.

Reasoning

• The reasoning section features analytical questions, including syllogisms, mirror and water images, blood relations, alphabet series, and Venn diagrams.