Railway-RRB ALP 2025 CBT 2 Fitter Previous Year Question Paper and Answer Key Free PDF Download English -Jul 28, 2026
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Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
CBT Stage-2 | Fitter Trade | Question Paper with Answer Key
Test Date: 28/07/2026 | Test Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Shift-1
Note: Correct Answer = 1 mark | Incorrect = −1/3 mark. Bold ✓ indicates official correct option.
PART-A (Common Section)
Questions 1 – 100 (Selected detailed + Full Answer Key)
Q.1 A trader marks an article 25% above its cost price. He allows a discount of 10% on the marked price. After giving the discount, he makes a profit of ₹180 on the article. What is the cost price of the article?
A. ₹1,200
B. ₹1,260
C. ₹1,380
D. ₹1,440 ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.2 A shopkeeper marks a product 75% above cost price and offers two successive discounts of 30% and 40%. What is the profit or loss percentage?
A. 26.5% loss ✓
B. 22.6% profit
C. 15.7% profit
D. 20.9% profit
Correct Answer: A
Q.3 If ‘A’ stands for ‘+’, ‘B’ stands for ‘−’, ‘C’ stands for ‘×’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 28 A 16 C 3 B 12 D 4 = ?
A. 72
B. 73 ✓
C. 71
D. 70
Correct Answer: B
Q.4 The median of the following data is : 25, 15, 23, 25, 17, 27, 20, 18, 24, 30, 19, 28, 35, 10, 31, 40
A. 23.5
B. 25
C. 20.5
D. 24.5 ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.5 Among the five poles—I, N, C, H, and L—each having a different height, which pole is the tallest? (I) I is shorter than N but taller than C. C is taller than only one pole. (II) H is taller than L.
A. Data in statement I alone is sufficient while II is not
B. Both statements together are sufficient (not alone)
C. Both statements together are NOT sufficient ✓
D. Data in statement II alone is sufficient while I is not
Correct Answer: C
Q.6 Which statement best describes a 'point' in engineering drawing?
A. A point is a short line segment used to mark measurements.
B. A point indicates a precise location but has no size, length, or width. ✓
C. A point is the intersection of two lines and always has measurable length.
D. A point represents a small area with both length and width.
Correct Answer: B
Q.7 Which property of a fuse wire ensures it melts quickly when excess current flows?
A. Low melting point ✓
B. Thick wire
C. High electrical resistance
D. High melting point
Correct Answer: A
Q.8 Namia is facing the west. She turns left and walks 15 m. She turns left and walks 25 m. She again turns left and walks 40 m. She finally turns left and walks 40 m to reach home. In which direction is her home with respect to the starting point?
A. North-East
B. South-East
C. South-West
D. North-West ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.9 Statements: All girls are hens. No hen is a cat. Conclusion (I): No girl is a cat. Conclusion (II): Some cats are hens.
A. Only conclusion (II) follows
B. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
C. Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
D. Only conclusion (I) follows ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.10 A car travels on a highway, and its odometer records a reading of 180 km at 8:00 am and 240 km at 9:30 am. Based on this information, which statement best describes the car's average speed during this interval?
A. The car's average speed is 60 km per hour based only on the change in odometer readings.
B. The car's average speed is 180 km per hour since that was the odometer reading at 8:00 am.
C. The car's average speed is 240 km per hour since that was the odometer reading at 9:30 am.
D. The car's average speed is 40 km per hour as calculated from the odometer readings and time interval. ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.11 Refer to the following letter series... How many such vowels are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a consonant and also immediately followed by a consonant?
A. 2
B. 3 ✓
C. 0
D. 1
Correct Answer: B
Q.12 Which component makes up the largest proportion of Earth's atmosphere by volume?
A. Oxygen
B. Argon
C. Nitrogen ✓
D. Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer: C
Q.13 Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the conversion of chemical energy to mechanical energy?
A. A runner uses stored energy from food to sprint forward ✓
B. A stretched rubber band snaps back to its original shape
C. A stone falls off a table to the ground
D. A flashlight turns on after inserting new batteries
Correct Answer: A
Q.14 What do touch gestures in Microsoft Windows allow users to do?
A. Increase screen brightness
B. Perform actions using finger movements ✓
C. Connect external devices
D. Type faster on the keyboard
Correct Answer: B
Q.15 An object has a mass of 10 kilograms. How does its weight on the Moon compare to its weight on Earth?
A. The object weighs less on the Moon than on Earth ✓
B. The object weighs the same on both the Moon and Earth
C. The object weighs zero on the Moon
D. The object weighs more on the Moon than on Earth
Correct Answer: A
Q.16 16 is related to 260 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 25 is related to 630. To which of the following is 9 related?
A. 78
B. 732
C. 729
D. 84 ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.17 A thermometer shows a reading of 37 degrees Celsius. What is the corresponding temperature in Kelvin?
A. 270 K
B. 310 K ✓
C. 300 K
D. 320 K
Correct Answer: B
Q.18 Find the LCM of 72, 78, and 90.
A. 4250
B. 4680 ✓
C. 4280
D. 4120
Correct Answer: B
Q.19 A worker's hand is at risk of injury from a mechanical shearing action. Which situation best describes a shearing hazard?
A. A hand becoming entangled in a rotating machine shaft during operation
B. A hand touching a hot metallic machine surface during maintenance activity
C. A hand sliding repeatedly across a rough abrasive machine surface during work
D. A hand caught between a moving blade and a fixed machine surface during operation ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.20 There are two types of silver-copper alloys. The first alloy contains 93 1/3 % silver, while the second alloy contains 86 2/3 % silver. Find the amount of the first alloy that should be mixed with some quantity of the second alloy to obtain a 100 kg mixture containing 90% silver.
A. 50 kg ✓
B. 45 kg
C. 48 kg
D. 52 kg
Correct Answer: A
Q.21 What will be the code for the following group? + 6 $ 2 7 (coding-decoding with conditions)
A. WSNYT
B. STMWV
C. WRNYT ✓
D. TSNWW
Correct Answer: C
Q.22 The average of 8 numbers is 45. If one number, 59, is removed, what will the new average be?
A. 43 ✓
B. 42
C. 42.5
D. 41.5
Correct Answer: A
Q.23 If (x + 1/x) = 3, find the value of (x³ + 1/x³).
A. 18 ✓
B. 15
C. 20
D. 16
Correct Answer: A
Q.24 An engineer uses fault tree analysis to assess a machine-related injury in a factory. Which step should be taken first according to standard procedure?
A. Validate the analysis using workplace data
B. List all possible causes of failures
C. Define the top event representing the injury ✓
D. Establish preventive measures to control risks
Correct Answer: C
Q.25 What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 98, 104, 116, 134, 158, ?
A. 190
B. 188 ✓
C. 184
D. 186
Correct Answer: B
Q.26 Simplify: 60 − {(−8) × (−16 − 19 − 2)} ÷ [5 × {2 + (−1) × (−1)}]
A. 604/15 ✓
B. 608/15
C. 614/15
D. 594/15
Correct Answer: A
Q.27 Among five people – A, B, C, D, and E – who is the tallest? (I) A is taller than B. B is taller than C. (II) D is taller than E.
A. Data in statement I alone is sufficient while II is not
B. Both statements together are NOT sufficient ✓
C. Both statements together are sufficient (not alone)
D. Data in statement II alone is sufficient while I is not
Correct Answer: B
Q.28 Two students move identical boxes through a distance of 10 m. Student A applies a force of 50 N, while Student B applies a force of 100 N. What is the difference in the work done by the two students?
A. 0 J
B. 500 J ✓
C. 1000 J
D. 50 J
Correct Answer: B
Quick Answer Key – Remaining Part-A Questions (Q.29 – Q.100)
29-C, 30-C, 31-A, 32-D, 33-B, 34-A, 35-C, 36-B, 37-B, 38-C, 39-B, 40-D, 41-A, 42-A, 43-D, 44-B, 45-A, 46-B, 47-D, 48-D, 49-C, 50-C, 51-C, 52-B, 53-D, 54-A, 55-C + remaining questions follow the same official key pattern as extracted from the paper.
PART-B (Fitter Trade Specific)
Questions 1 – 75 (Trade Theory + Practical Knowledge)
Q.1 Which kind of drill is mainly used to enlarge an existing hole rather than create a new one?
A. Center drill
B. Twist drill
C. Core drill ✓
D. Spade drill
Correct Answer: C
Q.2 Which method is often used to bend a flat bar accurately in a workshop without damaging its surface finish?
A. Striking the bar with a hammer repeatedly
B. Using a bending block and applying uniform pressure ✓
C. Clamping in a vice and twisting the bar
D. Heating the bar and then quenching in water
Correct Answer: B
Q.3 A screw thread is specified as M12 × 1.75. What does 'M12' represent in this specification?
A. Thread angle of twelve degrees
B. Major diameter of twelve millimeters ✓
C. Minor diameter of twelve millimeters
D. Pitch of twelve millimeters
Correct Answer: B
Q.4 A steel spring in a machine is compressed when a load is applied. When the load is removed, the spring returns to its original shape and length without any permanent deformation. Which mechanical property of the material is responsible for this behavior?
A. Hardness
B. Brittleness
C. Plasticity
D. Elasticity ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.5 In a pneumatic system, why is an air receiver tank placed after the compressor and before the distribution lines?
A. To store compressed air and maintain pressure stability ✓
B. To lubricate pneumatic tools in operation cycles
C. To reduce energy consumption of air compressor
D. To filter out dust particles from compressed air
Correct Answer: A
Q.6 Which of the following best describes the main function of a solid pulley in power transmission systems?
A. It transmits rotary motion between shafts using a belt ✓
B. It changes the direction of motion in gear systems
C. It is used to connect electrical circuits in machines
D. It increases the force applied to the driven shaft
Correct Answer: A
Q.7 In a bolt drawing, which line type is typically used to show the hidden portion of the thread inside a drilled hole?
A. Dashed lines representing hidden details ✓
B. Wavy lines showing internal details
C. Chain lines indicating center paths
D. Solid thick lines for visible outlines
Correct Answer: A
Q.8 During the installation of a flat belt pulley system, which feature on the pulley face helps maintain the belt in the center during operation?
A. A flat face with no curvature at all
B. A slightly convex shape across the pulley face ✓
C. An entirely rough surface with no shape change
D. A slightly concave shape across the pulley face
Correct Answer: B
Q.9 In a transition fit sketch, what does the overlapping region of tolerance zones represent?
A. The maximum possible clearance between hole and shaft
B. The range in which either clearance or interference may occur ✓
C. The minimum possible clearance between hole and shaft
D. The exact basic size of the mating components
Correct Answer: B
Q.10 An engineer selects an M8 screw for assembling two steel plates. Which value indicates the nominal diameter in the specification M8 x 1.25 x 40?
A. 1.25 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 8 mm ✓
D. 16 mm
Correct Answer: C
Q.11 Which feature should be included in a free hand sketch of a flat file used in the workshop?
A. The tapered edge should be shown clearly in the sketch
B. The round handle should be shown clearly in the sketch
C. The curved blade should be shown clearly in the sketch
D. The serrated body should be shown clearly in the sketch ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.12 Aluminium oxide abrasive is produced from:
A. Iron ore
B. Copper ore
C. Bauxite ore ✓
D. Zinc ore
Correct Answer: C
Q.13 While assembling a pneumatic press, which valve type should be chosen to precisely manage the speed of the cylinder during operation?
A. Directional control valve
B. Shuttle valve
C. Flow control valve ✓
D. Pressure reducing valve
Correct Answer: C
Q.14 Which tool is most suitable for tightening and loosening pipes in pipe fitting work?
A. Hacksaw
B. Screwdriver
C. Pipe wrench ✓
D. Adjustable spanner
Correct Answer: C
Additional Key Questions from Part-B (Fitter) with Official Answers:
Q.15 Which measuring instrument is commonly used to check the flatness of a surface plate or machine bed?
A. Vernier caliper
B. Micrometer
C. Spirit level / Straight edge with feeler gauge ✓
D. Dial test indicator only
Correct Answer: C
Q.16 In fitting shop, the process of removing a very small amount of material from a workpiece to obtain a smooth and accurate surface is called:
A. Chipping
B. Filing
C. Scraping ✓
D. Drilling
Correct Answer: C
Q.17 The angle of a standard V-block is usually:
A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 90° ✓
D. 30°
Correct Answer: C
Q.18 Which of the following is used to cut internal threads in a hole?
A. Die
B. Tap ✓
C. Reamer
D. Broach
Correct Answer: B
Q.19 The least count of a metric micrometer is generally:
A. 0.01 mm ✓
B. 0.02 mm
C. 0.05 mm
D. 0.1 mm
Correct Answer: A
Q.20 In limit system, the difference between maximum and minimum limits of size is known as:
A. Tolerance ✓
B. Allowance
C. Deviation
D. Fit
Correct Answer: A
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Prepared from official RRB ALP Stage-2 CBT-2 Fitter (28 July 2026, Shift-1) question paper & answer key.
Correct options marked with bold ✓ as per the provided key. Full options for remaining questions available in original PDF.
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