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
Paramaras
B
Chahamanas
C
Tomaras
D
Palas
Question 252
GK

In Hindustani music, the term describing the permitted notes and their sequence in a raga is:

A
Tala
B
Bandish
C
Aroha–Avaroha
D
Laya
Question 253
GK

The Green Revolution in India mainly focused on:

A
Pulses
B
Oilseeds
C
Wheat and rice
D
Cotton
Question 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 2
B
Only 1 and 3
C
Only 2 and 3
D
All 1, 2 and 3
Question 255
GK

Statement 1: Inflation reduces purchasing power . Statement 2: Inflation always benefits savers.

A
Only Statement 1 is correct
B
Only Statement 2 is correct
C
Both are correct
D
Neither is correct
Question 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 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 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 A
B
Both true but R not explanation
C
A true, R false
D
A false, R true
Question 258
GK

Liberalisation refers to:

A
Increased government control
B
Reduction of trade barriers
C
Nationalisation
D
Currency demonetisation
Question 259
GK

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A
Wood’s Despatch — Promotion of English education system
B
Hunter Commission — Abolition of universities
C
Sadler Commission — Focus on primary schooling only
D
Raleigh Commission — Vernacular press control
Question 260
GK

The Human Development Index mainly considers:

A
Income, health, and education
B
Population growth
C
Inflation rate
D
Export levels
Question 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 A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D
Question 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 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 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
Odisha
B
Telangana
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Karnataka
Question 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 S1
B
Only S2
C
Both S1 and S2 are correct
D
Neither S1 nor S2 is correct
Question 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?

A
1 December
B
15 January
C
26 November
D
5 March
Question 266
GK

Which Article deals with the President’s ordinance-making power?

A
Article 110
B
Article 123
C
Article 356
D
Article 368
Question 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 Programme
B
Integrated Watershed Management Programme
C
Green India Mission
D
Desert Development Scheme
Question 268
GK

Which Mughal structure is known for its extensive use of red sandstone combined with white marble decoration?

A
Jama Masjid, Delhi
B
Agra Fort
C
Bibi Ka Maqbara
D
Moti Masjid
Question 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 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2 are correct
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 270
GK

India’s first individual Olympic gold medal in athletics was won in:

A
Tokyo Olympics
B
Rio Olympics
C
Paris Olympics
D
Beijing Olympics
Question 271
GK

In athletics, the term “foul line” is commonly associated with:

A
High jump
B
Shot put
C
Marathon
D
Hurdles
Question 272
GK

The National Games 2022 in India were hosted by:

A
Kerala
B
Maharashtra
C
Gujarat
D
Punjab
Question 273
GK

Who authored the book “Ignited Minds”?

A
R. Narayan
B
A.P .J. Abdul Kalam
C
Vikram Seth
D
Amartya Sen
Question 274
GK

Minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha is:

A
25
B
30
C
35
D
40
Question 275
GK

India and Bhutan mainly coordinate on hydropower development and management of shared river systems through which bilateral arrangement?

A
India–Bhutan Energy Dialogue
B
Joint Group of Experts on Hydropower
C
South Asian Power Pool
D
Himalayan River Commission