SSC-CHSL 2024 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 751
GK

In which Gharana do singers perform the Khandhar Vani and Gauhar Vani?

A
Talwandi Gharana
B
Darbhanga Gharana
C
Dagari Gharana
D
Bettiah Gharana
Question 752
GK

Delhi ridge is the water divide between which of the following rivers?

A
Ganges and Yamuna
B
Indus and Mahi
C
Ganges and Indus
D
Ganges and Sind
Question 753
GK

The slide number can be added to each slide of the MS PowerPoint presentation from which of the following?

A
Page Formatting
B
View
C
Footer
D
Table Design
Question 754
GK

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Cyclostomata group?

A
They are ectothermic animals having mucus glands in the skin, and a three-chambered heart.
B
They are warm-blooded, oviparous, bipedal, feathered, winged and toothless vertebrates.
C
They are characterised by having an elongated eel-like body, circular mouth, slimy skin and are scaleless.
D
Their skin is covered with scales/plates and their hearts have only two chambers.
Question 755
GK

What is/are the objective(s) of Fiscal Policy? 1)Boost growth 2)Control inflation

A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Only 1
Question 756
GK

The Fundamental Duties of Citizens were introduced by the 42nd Amendment in the year:

A
1978
B
1980
C
1976
D
1988
Question 757
GK

In which year did Swami Vivekananda give his speech at the Chicago Parliament of Religions?

A
1892
B
1891
C
1890
D
1893
Question 758
GK

Where did India win its last Olympic medal in men's hockey? (As of March, 2024)

A
Tokyo
B
Rio
C
Munich
D
Mexico City
Question 759
GK

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true with respect to Supreme Court Observation in A.G. Perarivalan vs The State of Tamil Nadu State? It highlighted that the Governor’s powers are qualified by the constitutional mandate, chiefly requiring them to act in aid and advice of the council of ministers. The bench headed by justice L Nageswara Rao ordered the freedom of one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. The bench was of the opinion that there are three sources of power-Governor, Council of Ministers and the Constitution.

A
Both 1 and 2
B
Only 1
C
Only 3
D
Both 2 and 3
Question 760
GK

Which of the following is NOT the colour of a warning card in kabaddi?

A
Black
B
Red
C
Green
D
Yellow
Question 761
GK

Articles 344 (1) and 351 of the Constitution of India are related to the:

A
Third Schedule
B
Sixth Schedule
C
Fifth Schedule
D
Eighth Schedule
Question 762
GK

Which Mughal ruler was responsible for the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in the year 1675?

A
Aurangzeb
B
Shahjahan
C
Akbar
D
Jahangir
Question 763
GK

Match the states in column A with their official languages in column B. Column A (States) Column B (Official Languages) 1. Andhra Pradesh a. Malayalam 2. Kerala b. Telugu 3. Karnataka c. Konkani 4. Goa d. Kannada

A
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
B
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
C
1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
D
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
Question 764
GK

Which of the following isotopes is used as a fuel in nuclear power plants for generating electricity?

A
Uranium-235
B
Arsenic-74
C
Carbon-14
D
Sodium-24
Question 765
GK

Most major sports awards are accompanied by a cash reward. Which of the following is the only national sports award that does NOT include a cash reward?

A
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
B
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
C
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy
D
Dronacharya Award
Question 766
GK

Which Indian festival is a festival of lights?

A
Holi
B
Onam
C
Bihu
D
Diwali
Question 767
GK

The famous folk music of Rajasthan that was developed in royal courts is known as:

A
Dandiya
B
Sohar
C
Lavani
D
Maand
Question 768
GK

The Howrah bridge was officially opened in the year _______.

A
1943
B
1948
C
1930
D
1935
Question 769
GK

Which of the following statements about planet Saturn is true?

A
Satellites like Enceladus and Titan of Saturn are home to internal oceans, could possibly support life.
B
Saturn is the fourth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in our solar system.
C
Saturn’s environment is conducive to life.
D
Saturn is a massive ball made up mostly of nitrogen.
Question 770
GK

The Lucknow Gharana of Kathak was founded by ________, a devotee of the Bhakti movement who lived in southeast Uttar Pradesh.

A
Ishwari Prasad
B
Bhagwan Ram
C
Shyam Kumar
D
Ram Kumar
Question 771
GK

In Microsoft Office, how is the font size determined?

A
Pixels
B
Points
C
Inches
D
Centimetres
Question 772
GK

To which Hindustani music Gharana are the Gundecha brothers related?

A
Dagari Gharana
B
Agra Gharana
C
Patiala Gharana
D
Indore Gharana
Question 773
GK

When and where did the first Asian Games take place?

A
1951, New Delhi
B
1982, Punjab
C
2014, Maharashtra
D
2010, New Delhi
Question 774
GK

The Battle of Khanua was fought between Babur and ________.

A
Medini Rao
B
Maharana Pratap
C
Rana Ratna Singh
D
Rana Sanga
Question 775
GK

Which of the following pairs of Indian rivers is west flowing?

A
Mahanadi and Godavari
B
Krishna and Kaveri
C
Mahanadi and Krishna
D
Narmada and Tapi