SSC-GD 2024 General Awareness

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 701
GK

Who became the first Indian to receive the Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star in the republic of Suriname in June, 2023?

A
Narendra Modi
B
Amit Shah
C
Droupadi Murmu
D
Rajnath Singh
Question 702
GK

When a person leaves one job (either voluntarily or involuntarily) without finding another one, they are known to be going through_____________.

A
Frictional unemployment
B
Disguised unemployment
C
Seasonal unemployment
D
Cyclical unemployment
Question 703
GK

Which of the following events was played in National Games 2023?  I. Rowing  II. Rollball

A
Only II
B
Only I
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 704
GK

Read the following about the Green Revolution in India.  A. The green revolution in India refers to a period when Indian Agriculture was converted into an industrial system due to the adoption of modern methods and technology such as the use of HYV seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides and fertilizers.  B. It was funded by the US and the Indian Government and the Ford and Rockefeller Foundation. Identify the CORRECT statement/statements.

A
Only A
B
Only B
C
Neither A nor B
D
Both A and B
Question 705
GK

The Green Revolution in India primarily focused on improving the production of ________.

A
wheat and maize
B
wheat and rice
C
cotton and maize
D
rice and cotton
Question 706
GK

Who is the first Indian singer to have perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London?

A
Lata Mangeshkar
B
Asha Bhosle
C
A.R Rahman
D
K. J. Yesudas
Question 707
GK

Which of the following is NOT associated with musical instrument Sarangi?

A
Shakoor Khan
B
Ramesh Mishra
C
Nikhil Banerjee
D
Ustad Bind Khan
Question 708
GK

The ________ literacy rates exclude Assam where the Census could not be conducted.

A
1951
B
1971
C
1981
D
1961
Question 709
GK

The famous work "Arthashastra" attributed to which ancient Indian scholar and strategist?

A
Panini
B
Kalidasa
C
Chanakya
D
Valmiki
Question 710
GK

Which of the following festival is celebrated on 25th December all over the world?

A
Diwali
B
Christmas
C
Eid
D
Holi
Question 711
GK

In September 2023, Vijayawada Railway Station was awarded the ________-certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

A
Green Railway Station
B
Cleanest Railway Station
C
Biggest Railway Station
D
Solar Railway Station
Question 712
GK

Which state's government has granted approval for the 'Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI)' scheme, aimed at establishing a sustainable, affordable, and safe transportation network for passengers and goods across the state?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Odisha
C
Maharashtra
D
West Bengal
Question 713
GK

The Modern Periodic Table has 18 vertical columns known as 'groups' and ________ horizontal rows known as 'periods'.

A
7
B
6
C
12
D
8
Question 714
GK

Which one is not the festival of Gujarat?

A
Sunburn Festival
B
Kutch Festival
C
Paragliding Festival
D
Uttarayan Kite Festival
Question 715
GK

Gopika Varma receives the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2018 for her contribution to ________.

A
Kuchipudi
B
Kathak
C
Odissi
D
Mohiniyattam
Question 716
GK

Which sport is played by the Indian sportsperson Jwala Gutta?

A
Hockey
B
Badminton
C
Table Tennis
D
Cricket
Question 717
GK

Major Dhyan Chand is a famous name in the game of ________.

A
Tennis
B
Football
C
Hockey
D
Cricket
Question 718
GK

Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution is related to the Election Commission of India?

A
Article 323
B
Article 322
C
Article 324
D
Article 321
Question 719
GK

To which of the following states does the dance form Laho belong?

A
Maharashtra
B
Meghalaya
C
Manipur
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 720
GK

Demonetisation was a new initiative taken by the Government of India in ________ to tackle the problem of corruption, black money, terrorism and circulation of fake currency in the economy.

A
November 2017
B
October 2016
C
November 2016
D
October 2017