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 Rayleigh
B
CV Raman
C
SN Bose
D
John Tyndall
Question 1027
GK

Which of the following autobiographies is written by former English footballer, David Beckham published in 2003 ?

A
A Shot at History
B
The Greatest: My own Story
C
My Side
D
Standing my Ground
Question 1028
GK

Which sport scheme was extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26 in March 2021?

A
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan
B
Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme
C
Khelo India
D
National Sports Talent Search Scheme
Question 1029
GK

In which state is cactus vegetation found in dry areas of Thorny Bushes in the form of spines?

A
West Bengal
B
Assam
C
Odisha
D
Rajasthan
Question 1030
GK

Kalamandalam Rajan received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2009 for which of the following dance forms?

A
Kathakali
B
Bharatanatyam
C
Kathak
D
Odissi
Question 1031
GK

What is the duration of the interval in a football match?

A
15 minutes
B
10 minutes
C
30 minutes
D
12 minutes
Question 1032
GK

Diving comes under which category of sport?

A
Defensive sport
B
Martial arts
C
Combat sport
D
Aquatic sport
Question 1033
GK

What is the upper limit of annual household income for microfinance borrowers in rural areas?

A
₹1 lakh
B
₹1.25 lakh
C
₹1.5 lakh
D
₹2 lakh
Question 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 Acharya
B
Remo D’Souza
C
Prabhu Deva
D
Farah Khan
Question 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 226
B
Article 235
C
Article 230
D
Article 242
Question 1036
GK

Which of the following is the correct pair?

A
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma - Mohiniyattam
B
Sonal Mansingh - Manipuri
C
Shovana Narayan - Odissi
D
Bala Sarasawati - Kathak
Question 1037
GK

‘Faster than Lightning - My Story’ is the autobiography of _____.

A
Hima Das
B
Usain Bolt
C
Dutee Chand
D
P T Usha
Question 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)?

A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin C
C
Vitamin D
D
Vitamin E
Question 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 Gharana
B
Patiala Gharana
C
Kirana Gharana
D
Agra Gharana
Question 1040
GK

The long jumper ______________ won Silver in the U-20 World Athletics Championships in August 2021.

A
Shaili Singh
B
MA Prajusha
C
Nayana James
D
Reeth Abraham
Question 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”?

A
1865
B
1845
C
1835
D
1855
Question 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?

A
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
B
Ustab Ali Baksh Khan
C
Ustad Chhote Ghulam Ali Khan
D
Munawar Ali Khan
Question 1043
GK

By what metabolic process in the kitchen can you make food like curd, paneer and sauerkraut?

A
Fermentation
B
Condensation
C
Pasteurisation
D
Steaming
Question 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?

A
Paradichlorobenzene
B
Ethylbenzene
C
Benzoyl chloride
D
Chlorobenzene
Question 1045
GK

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?

A
Kumar Gandharva – Guitar
B
Zia Mohiuddin Dagar – Rudra Vina
C
Kadri Gopalnath − Saxophone
D
Bombay Jayashree – Vocalist
Question 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
Kabaddi
B
Cricket
C
Hockey
D
Athletics
Question 1047
GK

In which year was International Booker Prize established?

A
2005
B
1969
C
1981
D
1918
Question 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?

A
Odissi
B
Kathakali
C
Kuchipudi
D
Kathak
Question 1050
GK

Ustad Hassu Khan, Ustad Haddu Khan and Ustad Nathu Khan were exponents of the ___________ Gharana.

A
Benaras
B
Gwalior
C
Delhi
D
Patiala