SSC-CGL 2025 General Awareness
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 251
GK
Which dynasty is credited with early fortifications around the Delhi region before the Sultanate period?
A
ParamarasB
ChahamanasC
TomarasD
PalasQuestion 252
GK
In Hindustani music, the term describing the permitted notes and their sequence in a raga is:
A
TalaB
BandishC
Aroha–AvarohaD
LayaQuestion 253
GK
The Green Revolution in India mainly focused on:
A
PulsesB
OilseedsC
Wheat and riceD
CottonQuestion 254
GK
Consider the following statements about the Hubble Space Telescope (HST): 1. It operates mainly in the visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared wavelengths. 2. It is placed in a geostationary orbit above the Earth. 3. It has contributed to measuring the rate of expansion of the Universe. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1 and 2B
Only 1 and 3C
Only 2 and 3D
All 1, 2 and 3Question 255
GK
Statement 1: Inflation reduces purchasing power . Statement 2: Inflation always benefits savers.
A
Only Statement 1 is correctB
Only Statement 2 is correctC
Both are correctD
Neither is correctQuestion 256
GK
Read the following statements about photosynthesis: 1.Chlorophyll absorbs light energy. 2.It occurs only at night. 3.Oxygen is released as a by-product. Which are correct?
A
1 and 3 onlyB
2 and 3 onlyC
1 onlyD
1, 2 and 3Question 257
GK
Assertion (A): GST created a unified tax system. Reason (R): It replaced multiple indirect taxes.
A
Both A and R are true and R explains AB
Both true but R not explanationC
A true, R falseD
A false, R trueQuestion 258
GK
Liberalisation refers to:
A
Increased government controlB
Reduction of trade barriersC
NationalisationD
Currency demonetisationQuestion 259
GK
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A
Wood’s Despatch — Promotion of English education systemB
Hunter Commission — Abolition of universitiesC
Sadler Commission — Focus on primary schooling onlyD
Raleigh Commission — Vernacular press controlQuestion 260
GK
The Human Development Index mainly considers:
A
Income, health, and educationB
Population growthC
Inflation rateD
Export levelsQuestion 261
GK
Match the dance with state: 1. Bhangra A. Gujarat 2. Garba B. Punjab 3. Lavani C. Maharashtra 4. Yakshagana D. Karnataka A. 1-B 2-A 3-C 4-D (b) 1-A 2-B 3-D 4-C (c) 1-B 2-C 3-A 4-D (d) 1-D 2-A...
A
Option AB
Option BC
Option CD
Option DQuestion 262
GK
Consider the following statements about the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution: 1. It deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. 2. The Governor of a state with Scheduled Areas can issue regulations to restrict land transfer from tribals to non - tribals. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1B
Only 2C
Both 1 and 2D
Neither 1 nor 2Question 263
GK
Perini Shivatandavam, a vigorous dance tradition associated with warrior rituals and later revived in the 20th century by Nataraja Ramakrishna, is primarily linked to which Indian state?
A
OdishaB
TelanganaC
Tamil NaduD
KarnatakaQuestion 264
GK
Read the following statements carefully: Statement 1: The dockyard at Lothal indicates maritime trade activity. Statement 2: Harappans used standardized weights for commerce. Which of the following is/are correct?
A
Only S1B
Only S2C
Both S1 and S2 are correctD
Neither S1 nor S2 is correctQuestion 265
GK
The annual cultural festival that showcases the traditions of multiple Naga tribes is organized to coincide with the Statehood Day of Nagaland.This festival is scheduled every year beginning on which date?
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1 DecemberB
15 JanuaryC
26 NovemberD
5 MarchQuestion 266
GK
Which Article deals with the President’s ordinance-making power?
A
Article 110B
Article 123C
Article 356D
Article 368Question 267
GK
Which of the following initiatives focuses on enhancing climate resilience in drought -prone regions through integrated watershed management and community participation?
A
National Afforestation ProgrammeB
Integrated Watershed Management ProgrammeC
Green India MissionD
Desert Development SchemeQuestion 268
GK
Which Mughal structure is known for its extensive use of red sandstone combined with white marble decoration?
A
Jama Masjid, DelhiB
Agra FortC
Bibi Ka MaqbaraD
Moti MasjidQuestion 269
GK
Which of the following statements about the Asian Games is/are correct? 1. They are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia. 2. They are held every four years.
A
Only 1B
Only 2C
Both 1 and 2 are correctD
Neither 1 nor 2Question 270
GK
India’s first individual Olympic gold medal in athletics was won in:
A
Tokyo OlympicsB
Rio OlympicsC
Paris OlympicsD
Beijing OlympicsQuestion 271
GK
In athletics, the term “foul line” is commonly associated with:
A
High jumpB
Shot putC
MarathonD
HurdlesQuestion 272
GK
The National Games 2022 in India were hosted by:
A
KeralaB
MaharashtraC
GujaratD
PunjabQuestion 273
GK
Who authored the book “Ignited Minds”?
A
R. NarayanB
A.P .J. Abdul KalamC
Vikram SethD
Amartya SenQuestion 274
GK
Minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha is:
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25B
30C
35D
40Question 275
GK
India and Bhutan mainly coordinate on hydropower development and management of shared river systems through which bilateral arrangement?
A
India–Bhutan Energy DialogueB
Joint Group of Experts on HydropowerC
South Asian Power PoolD
Himalayan River Commission