SSC-CHSL 2021 General Awareness
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1026
GK
In 1928,who discovered that when a ray of coloured light enters a liquid, a fraction of the light scattered by that liquid is of a different colour?
A
Lord RayleighB
CV RamanC
SN BoseD
John TyndallQuestion 1027
GK
Which of the following autobiographies is written by former English footballer, David Beckham published in 2003 ?
A
A Shot at HistoryB
The Greatest: My own StoryC
My SideD
Standing my GroundQuestion 1028
GK
Which sport scheme was extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26 in March 2021?
A
Rajiv Gandhi Khel AbhiyanB
Urban Sports Infrastructure SchemeC
Khelo IndiaD
National Sports Talent Search SchemeQuestion 1029
GK
In which state is cactus vegetation found in dry areas of Thorny Bushes in the form of spines?
A
West BengalB
AssamC
OdishaD
RajasthanQuestion 1030
GK
Kalamandalam Rajan received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2009 for which of the following dance forms?
A
KathakaliB
BharatanatyamC
KathakD
OdissiQuestion 1031
GK
What is the duration of the interval in a football match?
A
15 minutesB
10 minutesC
30 minutesD
12 minutesQuestion 1032
GK
Diving comes under which category of sport?
A
Defensive sportB
Martial artsC
Combat sportD
Aquatic sportQuestion 1033
GK
What is the upper limit of annual household income for microfinance borrowers in rural areas?
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₹1 lakhB
₹1.25 lakhC
₹1.5 lakhD
₹2 lakhQuestion 1034
GK
Which of the following Bollywood choreographers has won the 63rd National Film Awards in the category of Best Choreography for his/her excellent work in the Hindi movie ‘Bajirao Mastani’ ?
A
Ganesh AcharyaB
Remo D’SouzaC
Prabhu DevaD
Farah KhanQuestion 1035
GK
Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers a High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens?
A
Article 226B
Article 235C
Article 230D
Article 242Question 1036
GK
Which of the following is the correct pair?
A
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma - MohiniyattamB
Sonal Mansingh - ManipuriC
Shovana Narayan - OdissiD
Bala Sarasawati - KathakQuestion 1037
GK
‘Faster than Lightning - My Story’ is the autobiography of _____.
A
Hima DasB
Usain BoltC
Dutee ChandD
P T UshaQuestion 1038
GK
Which is a major essential lipophilic (fat-soluble) vitamin required for the protection of cell membranes and the formation of red blood cells (RBCs)?
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Vitamin AB
Vitamin CC
Vitamin DD
Vitamin EQuestion 1039
GK
Gangubai Hangal was an Indian vocalist of Hindustani classical tradition who was awarded the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1973. From which of the following musical Gharanas did she belong ?
A
Banaras GharanaB
Patiala GharanaC
Kirana GharanaD
Agra GharanaQuestion 1040
GK
The long jumper ______________ won Silver in the U-20 World Athletics Championships in August 2021.
A
Shaili SinghB
MA PrajushaC
Nayana JamesD
Reeth AbrahamQuestion 1041
GK
In which year did Rudolf Virchow published an essay titled ‘Cellular Pathology’ in which he famously declared that "every cell arises from another cell”?
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1865B
1845C
1835D
1855Question 1042
GK
Who among the following Hindustani classical musicians blended the best of classical music and created a unique style of music of his own who was often touted as the Tansen of 20th century?
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Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali KhanB
Ustab Ali Baksh KhanC
Ustad Chhote Ghulam Ali KhanD
Munawar Ali KhanQuestion 1043
GK
By what metabolic process in the kitchen can you make food like curd, paneer and sauerkraut?
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FermentationB
CondensationC
PasteurisationD
SteamingQuestion 1044
GK
Which of the following is an organic compound with the formula C 6 H 4 Cl 2 that is used as a fumigant insecticide to control cloth moths?
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ParadichlorobenzeneB
EthylbenzeneC
Benzoyl chlorideD
ChlorobenzeneQuestion 1045
GK
Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?
A
Kumar Gandharva – GuitarB
Zia Mohiuddin Dagar – Rudra VinaC
Kadri Gopalnath − SaxophoneD
Bombay Jayashree – VocalistQuestion 1046
GK
In which sport did TP Ouseph receive the Dronacharya Award in the Lifetime Achievement category for outstanding coaches in Sports and Games 2021?
A
KabaddiB
CricketC
HockeyD
AthleticsQuestion 1047
GK
In which year was International Booker Prize established?
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2005B
1969C
1981D
1918Question 1048
GK
In the format of the IUPAC name of the organic compound, the term ‘Root’ is used to represent:
A
functional groups that may be present in the compound B
the cyclic or acyclic nature of the given compound C
the number of carbon atoms in the parent chain D
the presence of side chains or substituent groups Question 1049
GK
Ms. Kamalini Asthana and Ms. Nalini Asthana are conferred with one of the top highest civilian awards of India, Padma Shri 2022. Which of the following dance forms of Banaras Gharana are they known for?
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OdissiB
KathakaliC
KuchipudiD
KathakQuestion 1050
GK
Ustad Hassu Khan, Ustad Haddu Khan and Ustad Nathu Khan were exponents of the ___________ Gharana.
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BenarasB
GwaliorC
DelhiD
Patiala