Railway-RRB ALP 2025 CBT 2 Mechanic Tractor Previous Question Paper and Answer Key Free PDF Download English
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CBT Stage-2 | Mechanic Tractor 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 (Detailed selection + 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. ₹1,260
B. ₹1,380
C. ₹1,440 ✓
D. ₹1,200
Correct Answer: C
Q.2 Below are given two sets of numbers. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s)... Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets? 10 − 100 − 50 − 25 ; 2 − 4 − 2 − 1
A. 4 − 16 − 8 − 4 ✓
B. 5 − 25 − 15 − 7
C. 12 − 144 − 62 − 31
D. 8 − 64 − 32 − 14
Correct Answer: A
Q.3 Which of the following is both, an input and output device?
A. Printer
B. Keyboard
C. Projector
D. Touchscreen monitor ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.4 A cyclist covers 120 meters in 16 seconds on a straight road, then immediately covers 180 meters in 24 seconds on a similar road segment. What is the average speed of the cyclist during the entire journey?
A. 7.0 meters per second
B. 7.5 meters per second ✓
C. 6.5 meters per second
D. 8.0 meters per second
Correct Answer: B
Q.5 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.6 Which of the following statements correctly reflects the characteristics of a Local Area Network (LAN) and the role of Ethernet within it?
A. Ethernet in a LAN provides low-speed data transfer and connects users over public Internet infrastructure.
B. A LAN always requires Gigabit Ethernet to function and is insecure because it allows open access to all network devices.
C. LANs are designed for long-distance communication and use Ethernet primarily for wireless data exchange.
D. Ethernet is a standard that governs how devices in a LAN communicate via wired connections, supporting speeds from 10 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.7 What is the typical temperature range covered by a laboratory thermometer used in school experiments?
A. Minus fifty to fifty degrees Celsius
B. Minus ten to one hundred and ten degrees Celsius ✓
C. Zero to two hundred degrees Celsius
D. Thirty five to forty two degrees Celsius
Correct Answer: B
Q.8 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? 31 B 35 D 7 A 9 C 2 = ?
A. 44 ✓
B. 42
C. 48
D. 46
Correct Answer: A
Q.9 A thermometer shows a reading of 37 degrees Celsius. What is the corresponding temperature in Kelvin?
A. 300 K
B. 270 K
C. 320 K
D. 310 K ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.10 A sum of ₹420 is divided among A, B, C, and D such that: A : B = 4 : x, B : C = x : 7, C : D = 6 : (x − 3). If B and C together get ₹210, find the value of x.
A. 39 ✓
B. 42
C. 27
D. 53
Correct Answer: A
Q.11 Which of the following best defines 'work' in physics?
A. Work is done whenever a force is applied, regardless of movement.
B. Work is done when a force moves an object in the direction of the force. ✓
C. Work is done if a force acts at any angle to the motion.
D. Work is done when energy is stored in an object.
Correct Answer: B
Quick Answer Key – Remaining Part-A
Remaining Part-A questions follow the official answer key pattern (common section). Full options available in the original PDF.
PART-B (Mechanic Tractor Trade Specific)
Multimeter, Brake fluid, Dial indicator, Work, Gaskets, Transmission, Heat & Temperature etc.
Q.1 A digital multimeter measures current by developing a proportional voltage across a:
A. Transformer winding
B. Relay coil
C. Shunt resistance ✓
D. Capacitor plate
Correct Answer: C
Q.2 Which symptom indicates the presence of bad brake fluid?
A. Sudden steering stiffness
B. Soft or spongy brake pedal ✓
C. Rapid loss of tire pressure
D. Increase in engine knocking sound
Correct Answer: B
Q.3 Which of these conditions can cause reading errors in a dial indicator?
A. Parallax error ✓
B. Zero error elimination
C. Automatic error correction
D. Magnetic field immunity
Correct Answer: A
Q.4 If a force acts on a body but no displacement occurs, the work done is:
A. Maximum
B. Negative always
C. Infinite
D. Zero ✓
Correct Answer: D
Q.5 How does the construction of multilayer metallic gaskets benefit their use in engines with frequent load changes?
A. They provide insulation from engine heat
B. They compensate for flange movement during operation ✓
C. They reduce the need for joint lubrication
D. They prevent corrosion of fasteners
Correct Answer: B
Q.6 What is typically achieved by using a lower gear in a tractor manual transmission?
A. Increased torque at the wheels ✓
B. Decreased torque and higher speed
C. Lower engine temperature
D. Increased fuel tank capacity
Correct Answer: A
Q.7 Which statement correctly differentiates heat and temperature based on their SI units?
A. Both heat and temperature are measured in kelvin
B. Heat is measured in joule while temperature is measured in kelvin ✓
C. Both heat and temperature are measured in joule
D. Heat is measured in kelvin while temperature is measured in joule
Correct Answer: B
Additional Key Mechanic Tractor Questions with Official Answers:
Q.8 The main function of the clutch in a tractor is to:
A. Increase engine power
B. Connect and disconnect the engine power to the transmission ✓
C. Cool the engine
D. Filter the hydraulic oil
Correct Answer: B
Q.9 In a tractor diesel engine, the fuel is ignited by:
A. Spark plug
B. Heat of compression ✓
C. Glow plug only (for starting aid)
D. External flame
Correct Answer: B
Q.10 The purpose of the PTO (Power Take-Off) in a tractor is to:
A. Provide power to external implements and machinery ✓
B. Increase road speed
C. Cool the engine
D. Steer the tractor
Correct Answer: A
Q.11 Which of the following is commonly used to check the specific gravity of battery electrolyte?
A. Thermometer
B. Hydrometer ✓
C. Manometer
D. Barometer
Correct Answer: B
Q.12 Excessive black smoke from a tractor diesel engine is often caused by:
A. Too much air in the mixture
B. Incomplete combustion due to excess fuel or restricted air intake ✓
C. Low coolant level only
D. High tyre pressure
Correct Answer: B
Q.13 The differential in a tractor allows the wheels to:
A. Rotate at the same speed always
B. Rotate at different speeds while turning ✓
C. Stop independently
D. Increase traction only
Correct Answer: B
Q.14 The function of the hydraulic system in a modern tractor is primarily to:
A. Provide power for lifting implements and other operations ✓
B. Cool the engine only
C. Filter the fuel
D. Generate electricity
Correct Answer: A
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Prepared from official RRB ALP Stage-2 CBT-2 Mechanic Tractor (28 July 2026, Shift-1) question paper & answer key.
Correct options marked with Bold ✓.
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