SSC-CHSL 2024 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 726
GK

Which of the following statements accurately describes application software?

A
Application software is used only by software developers and does not impact regular users.
B
Application software refers to the operating system that provides a user-friendly interface to interact with the computer.
C
Application software is responsible for managing and controlling computer hardware components.
D
Application software is designed to perform specific tasks or functions to meet the user’s needs.
Question 727
GK

Which is the only surviving specimen of the ancient Sanskrit theatre recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity?

A
Kutiyattam
B
Kathakali
C
Yakshagana
D
Bhavai
Question 728
GK

The velocity of circulation of money will be higher when the ________ is less than the requirements of the economy.

A
velocity of money
B
elasticity of money
C
demand for money
D
supply of money
Question 729
GK

Suppose a mine worker asks his son, aged 9 years, to help him in his work instead of going to school. Which Article of the Constitution of India will be violated in this case?

A
Article 18
B
Article 24
C
Article 20
D
Article 29
Question 730
GK

In 1835, who developed the process of applying a thin layer of metallic silver to one side of a clear glass pane and created the first mirror?

A
CV Raman
B
Victor Francis Hess
C
CH Townes
D
Justus von Liebig
Question 731
GK

Where is the Kailasa temple built by Rashtrakutas located?

A
Ellora
B
Amravati
C
Kanchi
D
Hampi
Question 732
GK

The 10th Five-Year Plan aimed at reducing poverty by:

A
2%
B
8%
C
5%
D
9%
Question 733
GK

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in fundamental duties provided under Indian Constitution?

A
To join Defence forces
B
To develop scientific temper
C
To safeguard public property
D
To respect the national flag
Question 734
GK

In MS Word, which option allows you to quickly remove all formatting from selected text while retaining the underlying text content?

A
Clear Formatting
B
Paste Special
C
Cut
D
Format Painter
Question 735
GK

Which of the following statements is correct?

A
Mars is the warmest planet.
B
The size of Jupiter and Mars is similar.
C
The size of Earth and Venus is almost similar.
D
The density of Saturn is similar to that of Earth.
Question 736
GK

Kalbelia dance, also known as the 'Sapera Dance', is the folk dance of ________.

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Gujarat
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 737
GK

In which of the following sports/games is the attacking player known as a 'raider'?

A
Badminton
B
Tennis
C
Kabaddi
D
Hockey
Question 738
GK

On 12 February 2023, the President of India appointed the Governor of states. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?  

A
Phagu Chauhan - Meghalaya
B
S Abdul Nazeer - Bihar
C
Ramesh Baish - Maharashtra
D
Shiv Pratap Shukla - Himachal Pradesh
Question 739
GK

Where was the 36th National Games of India held in the year 2022?

A
Kerala
B
Delhi
C
Goa
D
Gujarat
Question 740
GK

International Kite Festival is a popular cultural festival of which state?

A
Manipur
B
Gujrat
C
Goa
D
Chhattisgarh
Question 741
GK

In March 2023, the Government of India announced the set up of how many PM M Region and Apparel) parks for the textile industry?

A
7
B
5
C
2
D
9
Question 742
GK

The Salal Project, also called the Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is on which river?

A
Ganga
B
Ravi
C
Krishna
D
Chenab
Question 743
GK

When is National Javelin Day celebrated in India?

A
7th August
B
6th August
C
12th January
D
29th August
Question 744
GK

In which of the following plants do roots arise from parts of a plant other than the radicle?

A
Monstera
B
Turnip
C
Mustard plant
D
Maize
Question 745
GK

What is Miyan ki Todi in Hindustani music?

A
Chhand
B
Raag
C
Kirtan
D
Tanam
Question 746
GK

What is the literacy rate of males in India as per the report published in the National Survey of India-2022?

A
83.4%
B
84.7%
C
86.3%
D
81.2%
Question 747
GK

On 11 August 2021, the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed by the Parliament and it amended the ________.

A
Life Insurance (Nationalisation) Act, 1975
B
General Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1970
C
Motor Insurance (Nationalisation) Act, 1980
D
General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972
Question 748
GK

_______ was named as the new Shiv Sena president at the party national executive meeting in Mumbai in 2023.

A
Eknath Shinde
B
Narayan Rane
C
Rahul Ramesh Shewale
D
Aditya Uddhav Thackeray
Question 749
GK

The Parliament of India has passed the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002, which establishes the basic rights of primary education for children between:

A
7-16 Years
B
5-11 years
C
6-14 Years
D
6-17 Years
Question 750
GK

Which Commission drew the boundary line between India and Pakistan?

A
Radcliffe Boundary Commission
B
Gandhi Irwin Pact
C
Hilton Young Commission
D
Bretton Woods Commission