SSC-CGL 2025 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 476

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding plants?

Roots take water from the soil

Phloem tubes of cells specialized for water transport

Chlorophyll absorbs light

Stomata are pores for gaseous exchange

Question 477

Temperature and precipitation play an important role in determining the climate of a region. Consider the following statements regarding temperature variation in southern India: 1. Due to the presence of southern India in the tropical zone, the diurnal range of temperature is high. 2. Due to the continental influence, the annual mean range of temperature is greater in the coastal regions. Which of the statements given above is/are CORRECT?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 478

Temporary human settlements are usually built in which of the following regions?

Cold desert regions

Deep forested areas

Rugged mountain slopes

All of these

Question 479

Consider the following statements regarding the development of railways in India: 1. The first railway line was started in 1853 from Bombay to Pune. 2. The broad gauge covers the highest proportion of tracks of Indian railways. Which of the statement(s) given is/are INCORRECT?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 480

Which high jump technique involves bending the back, crossing the bar backwards, and landing on the shoulders?

Scissor Jump

Straddle Technique

Western Roll

Fosbury Flop

Question 481

Which of the following is a main goal of the proposed Shukrayaan-1 mission by ISRO?

Investigate Venus’ surface and atmosphere

Observe asteroids near Earth

Explore the rings of Saturn

Study Mars’ atmosphere

Question 482

Which of the following options is the correct order of the prehistoric periods?

Mesolithic, Paleolithic, Neolithic, Metal Age

Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Metal Age

Paleolithic, Neolithic, Mesolithic, Metal Age

Neolithic, Mesolithic, Paleolithic, Metal Age

Question 483

What was a key equity-based goal of land reforms implemented after independence?

Import substitution

Expansion of credit to industries

Abolition of intermediaries and land ceiling laws

Encouragement to zamindars

Question 484

Which payload on the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) captured full-disk colour images of Mars?

LAM

TMC

MCC

Question 485

Expansionary fiscal policy is NOT characterised by:

Decrease in personal taxes

Increase in government spending

Decrease in government spending

Decrease in business taxes

Question 486

Two resistors, one with a resistance of 2 ohms and the other with a resistance of 4 ohms, are connected in parallel to a 6-volt battery. What is the total current flowing through the circuit?

1 Ampere

2 Amperes

3 Amperes

4.5 Amperes

Question 487

Marco Polo, during his return from China, described the pepper trade in which region of India?

Konkan

Bengal

Malabar

Odisha

Question 488

Why did the British Parliament and Company authorities initially avoid abolishing Sati in India?

They supported the practice as part of Indian tradition

They feared religious backlash and wanted local judgment

They lacked legal authority to pass social legislation

They believed only Hindu priests should make such decisions

Question 489

Why is Matangini Hazra remembered in Indian history?

For writing a famous book

For being a queen

For her bravery in the freedom struggle

For winning a legal case

Question 490

Consider the following statements about Pranav Soorma’s performance at the Khelo India Para Games 2023: 1. He broke his own previous club throw record of 30.01 m. 2. He set a new Asian record with a throw of 33.54 m. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Only Statement 1 is correct

Only Statement 2 is correct

Both 1 and 2 are correct

Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Question 491

How many gold medals did India win in 2022 Commonwealth Games?

Question 492

Economic reforms in India were introduced in which year?

1991

1984

2001

1977

Question 493

The architectural style of ancient temples in Uttarakhand is primarily influenced by:

North Indian Nagara style

Indo-Gothic style

Vesara style

Chalukyan style

Question 494

Which of the following is performed by women during the Sikkim weddings?

Maruni

Chhau

Giddha

Lavani

Question 495

______ was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1985 and was Vice Chief of Naval Staff and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.

Admiral Karambir Singh

Admiral Sunil Lanba

Admiral R. Hari Kumar

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi

Question 496

Which government initiative aims to empower women through skill development and providing support for entrepreneurship?

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

National Mission for Empowerment of Women

Question 497

'The Inheritance of Loss' won the Booker Prize for which author?

Anita Desai

Kiran Desai

Jhumpa Lahiri

Chitra Banerjee

Question 498

What does Article 356 empower the President to do, and what are its constitutional safeguards?

Dissolve Parliament; no further approval required

Dismiss State government; needs approval within two months

Declare Financial Emergency; approval by Rajya Sabha

Suspend Fundamental Rights; needs Supreme Court approval

Question 499

What makes the Goa Civil Code distinct from other personal laws in India?

It applies only to the Hindu community in Goa

It is a uniform civil code applicable to all communities

It is based on British common law

It allows separate personal laws for different religions

Question 500

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is President’s Rule in a State proclaimed?

352

356

360

371

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