SSC-CGL 2025 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 201

Arrange the following Mughal rulers chronologically from earliest to latest: 1. Jahangir 2. Babur 3. Shah Jahan 4. Humayun

2-4-1-3

4-2-1-3

2-1-4-3

1-2-4-3

Question 202

Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

101st Amendment

97th Amendment

86th Amendment

44th Amendment

Question 203

In cricket, what does the term ‘maiden over’ mean?

Over with a wicket

Over with no runs conceded

Over with six balls bowled fast

Over ending a spell

Question 204

How is urban India aiming to reduce vehicular pollution?

Promoting diesel cars

Expanding electric mobility

Removing emission norms

Encouraging old vehicles

Question 205

Assertion (A): GDP does not fully reflect income distribution. Reason (R): GDP measures total output, not equality.

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 206

Which of the following best represents the key feature of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland?

Exclusive religious rituals inside monasteries

Display of tribal culture, dance, and traditional sports

A harvest-only farming fair

A coastal boat race festival

Question 207

Assertion (A): The Green Revolution increased wheat production. Reason (R): High-yield variety seeds and irrigation were introduced.

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 208

Navigation satellites under India’s NavIC system are primarily placed in:

Polar orbit

Low Earth Orbit

Geostationary/Geosynchronous orbit

Sun-synchronous orbit

Question 209

Why does food cook faster in a pressure cooker?

Lower temperature inside cooker

Increased boiling point of water

Reduced heat transfer

More evaporation

Question 210

Why are modern tennis rackets commonly made with graphite composites?

They are heavier for powerful shots

They reduce vibration and improve control

They are cheaper than wood

They do not bend at all

Question 211

In ancient Indian administration, the term ‘Nagaraka’ referred to:

Village headman

City superintendent

Military commander

Chief priest

Question 212

India’s population is approximately what percentage of the world’s population?

10%

14%

18%

22%

Question 213

Statement 1: CoWIN portal was used for vaccination management. Statement 2: Aarogya Setu provided health risk alerts.

Only Statement 1

Only Statement 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 214

Assertion (A): A relay team was disqualified despite finishing first. Reason (R): One runner crossed into another lane during baton exchange.

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 215

Statements about Bihu dance: 1. It is associated with Assam. 2. It celebrates the harvest season.

Only 1 correct

Only 2 correct

Both 1 & 2 correct

Neither 1 nor 2 correct

Question 216

Who received the Padma Shri for promoting traditional Puppetry art in Rajasthan?

Ram Chandra Bhatt

Mahipat Kavi

Shankar Lal Meghwal

Devendra Sharma

Question 217

The President of India promulgates ordinances under:

Article 110

Article 123

Article 356

Article 368

Question 218

Match the feature with boundary: 1. Rift valley 2. Island arc 3. Strike-slip fault

1-Divergent, 2-Convergent, 3-Transform

1-Convergent, 2-Transform, 3-Divergent

1-Transform, 2-Divergent, 3-Convergent

1-Divergent, 2-Tr

Question 219

Consider the statements: 1. Finance Commission is constituted every five years. 2. It is mentioned under Article 280.

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 220

Which of the following is a classical percussion instrument strongly associated with Andhra Pradesh?

Ghatam

Santoor

Rabab

Algoza

Question 221

How many storeys are there in the main vimana (tower) of the Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur?

Question 222

Who is the author of the novel ‘The Guide’?

R.K. Narayan

Khushwant Singh

Chetan Bhagat

Vikram Seth

Question 223

What is the main objective of the International Solar Alliance?

Promote nuclear energy

Encourage solar energy adoption globally

Regulate oil prices

Fund coal projects

Question 224

Which biomolecule forms the basic structure of enzymes?

Lipids

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Nucleic acids

Question 225

Which district–state pair is correctly matched for bauxite reserves?

Koraput – Odisha

Gaya – Bihar

Jalgaon – Maharashtra

Hisar – Haryana

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