SSC-GD 2021 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1276
GK

Which state is the pioneer of zero budget natural farming?

A
Karnataka
B
Sikkim
C
Bihar
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 1277
GK

Which of the following books is written by Sudha Murthy?

A
Interpreter of Maladies
B
Unaccustomed Earth
C
The Namesake
D
Mahashweta
Question 1278
GK

Who among the following became the first Indian-origin NBA player in 2014?

A
Gursimran Bhullar
B
Sat Prakash Yadav
C
Vishesh Bhriguvanshi
D
Akilan Pari
Question 1279
GK

Which of the following is a Central level tax subsumed by the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

A
Entertainment tax
B
Octroi
C
Excise duty
D
Purchase tax
Question 1280
GK

Sikh Gurudwara Act was passed in _______ giving control to Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee as the main body.

A
1919
B
1941
C
1905
D
1925
Question 1281
GK

Which of the following vitamins helps hold cells together in the human body?

A
Vitamin E
B
Vitamin K
C
Vitamin A
D
Vitamin C
Question 1282
GK

In which state did India's first seaplane service start in the month of October 2020?

A
Gujarat
B
Goa
C
Maharashtra
D
Kerala
Question 1283
GK

Which of the following statements is correct?

A
A Judge of the Supreme Court submits his resignation to the President. 
B
A Judge of the Supreme Court submits his resignation to the Prime Minister. 
C
A Judge of the Supreme Court submits his resignation to the Vice-President. 
D
A Judge of the Supreme Court submits his resignation to the Attorney-General.
Question 1284
GK

Which Amendment Act of the Constitution of India requires a State to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities as a Directive Principle of State Policy?

A
47th
B
42nd
C
44th
D
52nd
Question 1285
GK

‘Sangita Ratnakara’ by Pandit Sarngadeva consists of ______ chapters.

A
11
B
5
C
9
D
7
Question 1286
GK

The first solar-powered textile mill in Asia will soon become functional in ______________.

A
Gujarat
B
Kerala
C
Maharashtra
D
Rajasthan
Question 1287
GK

The Harappan site Rangpur is located in the present Indian state of __________.

A
Haryana
B
Rajasthan
C
Gujarat
D
Himachal Pradesh 
Question 1288
GK

The two streams Chandra and Bhaga rise on the opposite sides of the Baralacha pass to form which of the following rivers?

A
Indus
B
Chenab
C
Jhelum
D
Ravi
Question 1289
GK

Between 4th to 9th century, Kanchipuram served as the capital of which kingdom?

A
Pandya
B
Chera
C
Pallava
D
Chola
Question 1290
GK

The National Jute Policy was formulated in ______, with the objective of increasing productivity, improving quality, ensuring good prices to the jute farmers and enhancing the yield per hectare.

A
2005
B
2007
C
2003
D
2009
Question 1291
GK

Which of the following was declared as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in November 2020?

A
Panna Biosphere Reserve
B
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
C
Gulf of Mannar
D
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Question 1292
GK

Where did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place in 1919?

A
Ambala
B
Amritsar
C
Lahore
D
Pathankot
Question 1293
GK

Which of the following museums is located in Cuttack?

A
National Museum
B
Indian Museum
C
Salar Jung Museum
D
Netaji Birth Place Museum
Question 1294
GK

In November 2020, Mercedes-Benz collaborated with ______ to offer financial benefits to potential HNI (High Net Worth Individual) customers.

A
SBI
B
HDFC
C
Induslnd
D
ICICI
Question 1295
GK

Who among the following persons won a Silver Medal at the Paralympics held in Tokyo in 2021?

A
Yogesh Kathuniya
B
Sumit Antil
C
Avani Lekhara
D
Manish Narwal
Question 1296
GK

What was the percentage of India's GDP recorded as budget deficit for the fiscal year 2019-2020?

A
5.23%
B
6.42%
C
3.56%
D
4.59%
Question 1297
GK

Which of the following is a book by RK Narayan?

A
Angry River
B
Swami and Friends
C
Roads to Mussoorie
D
The Blue Umbrella
Question 1298
GK

Who among the following is credited with patenting the FM radio?

A
Nicola Tesla
B
Carl Benz
C
Edwin H Armstrong
D
John Baird
Question 1299
GK

The term ‘Albatross’ is used in which of the following sport?

A
Golf
B
Polo
C
Fencing
D
Rugby
Question 1300
GK

Musa paradisiaca is commonly known as ______.

A
apple
B
watermelon
C
guava
D
banana