SSC-GD 2021 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 801
GK

Which of the following acids is injected into the skin during an ant bite?

A
Formic acid
B
Tartaric acid
C
Ascorbic acid
D
Citric acid
Question 802
GK

Which of the following is a part of a flower?

A
Pistil
B
Mid-rib
C
Veins
D
Venation
Question 803
GK

As of September 2021, Emmanuel Macron is the President of which country?

A
Germany
B
Italy
C
Greece
D
France
Question 804
GK

Where was the 24 th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism, Vardhamana Mahavira born in 6 th century BC?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Bihar
C
Maharashtra
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 805
GK

What was the reverse repo rate in October 2020?

A
3.75%
B
3.35%
C
4%
D
3.5%
Question 806
GK

Which of the following days is celebrated as International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists?

A
5 November
B
2 November
C
3 November
D
4 November
Question 807
GK

'Healthy air, Healthy Planet' was the theme of ____ 2021.

A
World Ozone Day
B
International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies 
C
World Environment Day
D
Mother Earth Day
Question 808
GK

Which Section of the Indian Penal Code deals with the offence of causing miscarriage without the consent of the woman?

A
Section 315
B
Section 314
C
Section 313
D
Section 312
Question 809
GK

Which of the following was one of the eight beaches to be awarded the international ‘Blue Flag’ certification by Foundation of Environment Education, Denmark in October 2020?

A
Karwar
B
Shivrajpur
C
Gopalpur
D
Tithal
Question 810
GK

The first Indian batsman to register a triple century in test cricket was _______.

A
Rohit Sharma
B
Suresh Raina
C
Virender Sehwag
D
Shikhar Dhawan
Question 811
GK

Which of the following tribes was very influential in Punjab during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries?

A
Janjuhas
B
Khokhar
C
Gakkhars
D
Langahs
Question 812
GK

A commercial bank is required to obtain a licence for commencing banking business from the Reserve Bank of India, under the provisions of Section ______ of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

A
22
B
31
C
46
D
53
Question 813
GK

Which of the following countries hosted the Asian Football Cup 2019?

A
Myanmar
B
China
C
United Arab Emirates
D
Australia
Question 814
GK

‘Lohri’, a harvest festival of Punjab, is celebrated in the month of ______ every year.

A
February
B
April
C
December
D
January
Question 815
GK

As of October 2020, the Government of India fixed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for ______ cereals.

A
5
B
10
C
12
D
7
Question 816
GK

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Barren Islands?

A
The only active volcano in India is present here.
B
India's largest saltwater lake exists here.
C
it is home to the primitive Asaro tribe.
D
it is an uninhabited island in the Indian Ocean.
Question 817
GK

Unlike some other Harappan cities, Dholavira was divided into ______ parts, with each part surrounded by massive stone walls.

A
three
B
two
C
five
D
four
Question 818
GK

Which of the following is NOT a method of soil conservation?

A
Intercropping
B
Shelter belts
C
Rock dam
D
Overgrazing
Question 819
GK

Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque is situated in:

A
Mysuru
B
Agra
C
Pune
D
Delhi
Question 820
GK

The Ukai dam is located on the _____ river.

A
Mahi
B
Narmada
C
Karjan 
D
Tapi
Question 821
GK

Which of the following types of banks operate exclusively online and do NOT have any physical branch network?

A
Shadow
B
Commercial
C
Neo
D
Retail
Question 822
GK

Which of the following cities is famous for its ruins belonging to medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagara and is declared a World Heritage Site?

A
Chikmagalur
B
Dandeli
C
Madikeri
D
Hampi
Question 823
GK

Which of the following is a natural eco system?

A
Desert
B
Aquarium
C
Dam
D
Garden
Question 824
GK

Emma Raducanu defeated ______ to win the US Open women's single (tennis) title in September 2021.

A
Marina Stakusic
B
Rebecca Marino
C
Mia Kupres
D
Leylah Fernandez
Question 825
GK

The film ' Thalaivii ', which was released in September 2021, is the official biopic based on the life of _____ .

A
J Jayalalithaa
B
Sheila Dixit
C
Sushma Swaraj
D
Indira Gandhi