SSC-CGL 2025 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 451

Read the following statements and mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion against the British. Reason (R): He protested against the forest laws that restricted tribal access to resources.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Question 452

The economic policy reforms of 1991 are popularly known as:

Five-Year Plan

New Fiscal Policy

New Economic Policy

Economic Reconstruction Plan

Question 453

Each Mandala of the Rigveda is further subdivided into ___.

Suktas

Kandas

Puranas

Samhitas

Question 454

After the death of Shivaji, which group came to hold effective political power in the Maratha state?

Mughals

Deshmukhs

Kunbis

Chitpavan Brahmanas

Question 455

Tippani is a traditional folk dance performed mainly by women in which Indian state?

Rajasthan

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Punjab

Question 456

In the book Fraternity: Constitutional Norm and Human Need, what is the central theme explored by the author?

The economic inequality caused by globalization

The legal history of the Indian Constitution

The idea of fraternity as a binding force in democracy

The role of federalism in India's political system

Question 457

Which of the following statements accurately describes the law of demand in microeconomics?

As price increases, demand increases.

As price decreases, demand decreases.

As price increases, demand decreases, ceteris paribus.

Price has no effect on demand.

Question 458

Carefully read the following two statements and pick the most appropriate option: Assertion (A): The government's revenue receipts don't bring with them any burden of repayment or financial liability. Reason (R): These earnings aren't meant to be returned and generally come from either tax-related sources or other regular inflows.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Question 459

Which of the following Buddhist Councils and their locations are correctly matched?

First Buddhist Council - Rajagriha

Second Buddhist Council - Lumbini

Third Buddhist Council - Kashmir

Fourth Buddhist Council - Pataliputra

Question 460

Which act introduced the system of dyarchy (dual government) in the provinces of British India?

The Indian Councils Act of 1861

The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919

The Government of India Act of 1935

Question 461

Which of the following statements about scoring and penalties in field hockey is/are correct? 1) A field goal is valid only if played from inside the shooting circle. 2) In a penalty corner, the ball must exit and re -enter the circle before a goal. 3) A penalty stroke may be lifted to any height if pushed or flicked.

Only 1 and 2 are Correct

Only 2 and 3 are Correct

Only 1 and 3 are correct

1, 2 and 3 are Correct

Question 462

Which entity/entities publish the Climate Change Performance Index 2025?

UNEP

IPCC

Germanwatch & NewClimate Institute

WWF

Question 463

Who is known as the architect of India's Five-Year Plans?

Sardar Patel

Jawaharlal Nehru

B.R. Ambedkar

P .C. Mahalanobis

Question 464

The Taj Mahal was inspired by which famous monument?

Humayun's Tomb

Jama Masjid

Victoria Memorial

Qutub Minar

Question 465

How does a concave mirror form an image when an object is located at its center of curvature?

Real, inverted, and diminished

Real, inverted, and same size

Virtual, erect, and magnified

Real, erect, and diminished

Question 466

According to Mahalanobis strategy, growth should primarily be driven by investment in:

Agricultural inputs

Consumer goods sector

Capital goods sector

Import-led services sector

Question 467

In BNSS, what provision strengthens witness protection during trial?

Anonymous jury system

Use of video conferencing and identity concealment for vulnerable witnesses

Witnesses can choose to record statements via SMS

Witnesses are not required to attend trial

Question 468

In Madhya Pradesh, the unmarried girls place lamps inside a decorated earthen pot called ___ during Gangaur .

Kalash

Ghudlia

Matki

Deepdan

Question 469

Which of the following accurately describes the legal and institutional basis of "Special Category State" status in India?

It is a constitutional provision granted under Article 275.

It is defined in the Constitution and recommended by the Inter-State Council.

It is not mentioned in the Constitution and was granted by the National Development Council.

It is conferred by the Finance Commission under Article 280.

Question 470

Who is the author of the book 'Why I am a Hindu'?

Pavan K. Varma

Shashi Tharoor

Aravind Adiga

Gurcharan Das

Question 471

Which of the following statements about the Indian Super League (ISL) is correct regarding its inaugural match in 2014?

The first ISL match in 2014 was held in Mumbai.

The first ISL match in 2014 was held in Goa.

The first ISL match in 2014 was held in Kolkata.

The first ISL match in 2014 was held in Delhi.

Question 472

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Gandhara images frequently feature halo and curly hair . Reasoning (R): These elements symbolise Graeco -Roman influence in North-West India.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

Question 473

Which of the following describes the role of Aruna Asaf Ali in Indian history?

She was elected as India's first female judge.

She hoisted the Indian flag during the Quit India Movement.

She led a military regiment during the 1857 revolt.

She participated in drafting the Constitution.

Question 474

Which of the following correctly identifies India's first Paralympic medallist and his achievement?

Devendra Jhajharia - Gold, javelin throw, Athens 1975

Murlikant Petkar - Gold, men's 50m freestyle, Heidelberg 1972

Mariyappan Thangavelu - Gold, high jump, Rio 1973

Avani Lekhara - Gold, air rifle, Tokyo 1976

Question 475

Which category of prohibited substances in sports includes drugs that increase alertness and reduce fatigue?

Anabolic Agents

Peptide Hormones

Beta-2 Agonists

Stimulants

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20