RRB ALP Technicians examination held on August 14, 2018, in Shift 2. The paper comprises a variety of multiple-choice questions spanning science, mathematics, reasoning, and general knowledge.
General Science and Biology
Chemistry: Topics included the identification of dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), elements in Mendeleev's periodic table, the acidic nature of non-metal oxides, and devices converting chemical energy to electrical energy.
Biology: Questions focused on mitosis stages, the process of implantation, reproductive methods in Hydra, and comparative intestine lengths in various animals.
Physics: Content covered uniform circular motion, calculations of work done by gravity, power as the rate of work, and electrical current in a hydrogen atom.
Mathematics and Reasoning
Mathematics: The paper included problems on ratios, trigonometry involving angles of elevation, HCF calculations, number series completion, and calculating averages.
Reasoning: Logic-based sections tested candidates on syllogisms, Venn diagram representations, and identifying mirror or water images.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Geography and History: Topics featured Kerala as India's "Spice Garden" and the foundational history of Delhi/Indraprastha.
Culture and Sports: Questions addressed the 2016 Malayalam film Pulimurugan, the author of An Unsuitable Boy (Karan Johar), and regional teams in the Hockey India League.
Politics and Administration: The paper included inquiries regarding the 2017 Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award recipient (Vinod Khanna), the 2018 UGC Chairman, the 2017-18 Economic Survey, and assembly by-elections in Chennai.