SSC-CGL 2025 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 51

The term 'Maharatna' in the context of Indian Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) refers to:

Companies that are being prepared for total privatization

Companies granted maximum financial and operational autonomy

Small-scale industries in the textile sector

Firms that operate exclusively in rural welfare

Question 52

Which of these countries is known as the "Land of the White Elephant"?

Myanmar

Thailand

Cambodia

Vietnam

Question 53

Which government scheme provides a monthly pension to workers in the unorganised sector after they reach the age of 60?

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

Question 54

Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Scramjet engines are considered critical for the development of India's future hypersonic flight vehicles. Reason (R): Scramjet engines operate by utilizing atmospheric oxygen as an oxidizer, making them efficient at supersonic speeds.

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 55

Which Sultan of Delhi is credited with introducing the 'True Arch' and 'True Dome' into the architectural landscape of the Indian subcontinent?

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Iltutmish

Ghiyasuddin Balban

Alauddin Khalji

Question 56

Why was the 'Import Substitution' strategy adopted in India's industrial policy during 1950-1980?

To encourage foreign direct investment in retail

To protect domestic industries from foreign competition

To increase the import of luxury goods

To shift labor from industry to agriculture

Question 57

Consider the following statements about the book 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: 1. The novel employs magical realism to narrate the rise and fall of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. 2. It presents a linear historical account focused solely on Colombia's political events in the 20th century. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct

Only statement 2 is correct

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

Neither statement 1 nor 2 is correct

Question 58

Consider the following statements on the PM-PRANAM scheme: 1. It aims to incentivize states to promote alternative and organic fertilizers. 2. It focuses on reducing the subsidy burden on chemical fertilizers. 3. It is a 100% centrally funded scheme with no state contribution.

Only 1 and 2 are correct

Only 2 and 3 are correct

Only 1 and 3 are correct

All 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Question 59

In the context of Indian hydrogeology, which region is most characterized by 'Artesian wells' where groundwater rises to the surface under natural pressure?

Deccan Trap

Tarai region of the Himalayas

Malwa Plateau

Thar Desert

Question 60

During a National Emergency (Article 352), the fundamental rights under Article 19 can be suspended by the:

President

Parliament

Supreme Court

Prime Minister

Question 61

Neither the Pallava nor the Pandya dynasty was primarily responsible for the architectural development of:

Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram

Rock-cut Kailashnath Temple at Ellora

Five Rathas of Mamallapuram

Meenakshi Amman Temple complex foundations

Question 62

In the context of the Samaveda, what does the term 'Saman' signify?

Ritualistic chant or melody

Philosophical prose

Magic spell

Historical chronicle

Question 63

What was the defining milestone of Neeraj Chopra's performance in the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

He broke the Olympic record on his final attempt.

He became the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal.

He defeated the defending champion by a margin of over 5 metres.

He was the only athlete in the final to throw beyond 80 metres.

Question 64

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the legislative powers of Parliament in India? 1. Parliament can legislate on any matter in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution in the national interest. 2. Parliament has the exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List.

Statement 1 is Correct

Statement 2 is Correct

Statement 1 and 2 are Correct

Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct

Question 65

Why is tungsten used almost exclusively for the filament of incandescent electric lamps?

It has a low melting point and high resistivity

It has a high melting point and high resistivity

It is a very good conductor of heat

It does not oxidize at high temperatures

Question 66

Who among the following was the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2024?

Emmanuel Macron

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Cyril Ramaphosa

Anthony Albanese

Question 67

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): The 'Ozone Hole' is most prominent over the Antarctic region during the spring months. Reason (R): Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs) provide the surface on which chemical reactions produce active chlorine that destroys ozone.

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 68

Korba, a major thermal power station in India, is located in:

Jharkhand

Chhattisgarh

Maharashtra

West Bengal

Question 69

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): Nominal GDP might increase even if the actual physical volume of production remains constant. Reason (R): This happens because Nominal GDP is calculated at current market prices, which includes the effect of inflation.

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 70

The Government of India Act 1935 proposed a Federation of India consisting of British Indian Provinces and:

Princely States

Chief Commissioner’s Provinces

Union Territories

Overseas Territories

Question 71

A 'Double Dribble' violation in basketball occurs when a player:

Dribbles the ball with both hands simultaneously

Takes three steps without dribbling

Dribbles the ball above shoulder height

Fouls an opponent during a layup

Question 72

The traditional martial dance ‘Thoda’ is primarily associated with which community?

Rajputs

Gujjars

Ahirs

Marathas

Question 73

The ceremonial procession of Lord Dharnath in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh is locally referred to as a:

Jhanki

Chhabina

Rath

Sawari

Question 74

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian domestic cricket season 2024-25? 1. The Ranji Trophy is scheduled to be played in two distinct phases to manage player workload. 2. The Duleep Trophy will be played in a zonal format after several years.

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2 are correct

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 75

What specific provision is introduced in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 to modernise the trial process?

Mandatory use of AI for sentencing

Allowing trials in absentia for proclaimed offenders

Removal of the right to legal counsel

Compulsory physical presence for all preliminary hearings

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