SSC-CGL 2025 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 326

In the Global Firepower (GFP) Index methodology, why are special modifiers such as bonuses and penalties incorporated into the ranking formula?

To eliminate countries without standing armies from evaluation

To assign automatic higher ranks to nuclear-armed states

To adjust rankings by accounting for strategic advantages and limitations beyond raw manpower and equipment

To compute per capita military expenditure ratios

Question 327

Which of the following best describes the core rituals and symbolism associated with the Mopin festival of the Galo tribe in Arunachal Pradesh?

It centres on warrior initiation ceremonies marked by spear duels and oath-taking.

It involves ritual smearing of rice paste, community feasting, and prayers for prosperity and protection from evil spirits.

It commemorates a historical treaty through drum processions and royal proclamations.

It is fixed exclusively on a solar eclipse day determined by hereditary astrologers.

Question 328

Which Mahajanapada was located in the region of present-day eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and became the nucleus of the Mauryan Empire?

Kosala

Magadha

Vajji

Malla

Question 329

What was the major role of Batukeshwar Dutt in the Indian freedom movement?

He organized the Bardoli Satyagraha

He participated in the Kakori Conspiracy

He threw non-lethal bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly with Bhagat Singh

He negotiated the Gandhi-Irwin Pact

Question 330

A 100 W bulb operates 4 hours daily. Energy consumed in 25 days equals:

10 units

1 unit

25 units

100 units

Question 331

The Green Hydrogen Mission aims to:

Promote coal-based energy

Develop renewable hydrogen fuel

Increase diesel production

Expand nuclear reactors

Question 332

Who led the Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha?

Bakshi Jagabandhu

Tantia Tope

Rani Lakshmibai

Kunwar Singh

Question 333

Assertion (A): The Deccan Plateau supports extensive black soil agriculture. Reason (R): Black soil retains moisture and is ideal for cotton cultivation.

Both A and R are true and R explains A

Both true but R not explanation

A true R false

A false R true

Question 334

Who was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in 2025?

Rajesh Kumar Sinha

Leena Nandan

Abhishek Singh

Santosh Kumar Sarangi

Question 335

In the Vijayanagara polity, the title ‘Hinduraya Suratrana’ signified:

Sultan of the Deccan

Protector of the Hindu realm

Commander of cavalry

Temple administrator

Question 336

Consider the following: 1. Police is a State subject. 2. Defence is a Union subject. 3. Education is in the Concurrent List. Which are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

Question 337

The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 initially fixed the minimum marriage age for girls at:

12 years

14 years

16 years

18 years

Question 338

The Uniform Civil Code would primarily impact:

Criminal sentencing

Personal laws governing marriage and inheritance

Environmental clearances

Electoral reforms

Question 339

The objective of import substitution industrialization was to:

Encourage free trade

Reduce dependency on imports

Promote foreign dominance

Increase luxury imports

Question 340

India’s Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts into space by the year ____.

2025

2026

2027

2030

Question 341

What is the central theme of Yuval Noah Harari’s book “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”?

Evolution of digital technology

Human history from cognitive revolution to modern era

Colonial history of Europe

Industrial Revolution in Asia

Question 342

‘Marginal utility’ refers to:

Total satisfaction from consumption

Additional satisfaction from one more unit

Cost of production

Revenue earned

Question 343

The PM-Fasal Bima Yojana primarily aims to:

Provide health insurance

Protect farmers against crop loss

Subsidize fertilizers

Promote exports

Question 344

Consider the statements about Garba: 1. It is performed during Navratri in Gujarat. 2. It is traditionally performed only by men.

Only 1 correct

Only 2 correct

Both correct

Neither correct

Question 345

The Punchhi Commission on Centre-State relations was set up in:

2000

2005

2007

2010

Question 346

The sanctum tower in a Nagara-style temple is known as:

Gopuram

Vimana

Shikhara

Mandapa

Question 347

Which of the following statements regarding volleyball court specifications is correct?

The court measures 18 m by 9 m

The net height is 3 meters for men

The attack line is 2 meters from the net

The ball circumference must exceed 75 cm

Question 348

Assertion (A): India and China have held multiple rounds of Corps Commander-level talks to ease border tensions since 2020. Reason (R): The Line of Actual Control is clearly demarcated and mutually accepted by both nations.

Both A and R are true and R explains A

Both A and R are true but R does not explain A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Question 349

Who secured India’s medal in men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Ravi Kumar Dahiya

Aman Sehrawat

Deepak Punia

Bajrang Punia

Question 350

Identify the incorrectly paired athlete and sport:

Mirabai Chanu – Weightlifting

Saina Nehwal – Badminton

Bajrang Punia – Boxing

Harmanpreet Singh – Hockey

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