SSC-GD 2024 General Awareness
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 51
GK
The Green Revolution was instrumental in reducing India's dependence on imports of:
A
PetroleumB
Food grainsC
TextilesD
MachineryQuestion 52
GK
"Mysuru Dasara" is a grand celebration in the Indian state of ______, featuring a royal procession, cultural events, and a display of decorated elephants.
A
KeralaB
KarnatakaC
OdishaD
Tamil NaduQuestion 53
GK
In which unit is noise pollution measured?
A
CentimeterB
OhmC
DecibelD
HertzQuestion 54
GK
At the end of which of the following Five-Year Plans of India were five IITs set up in the country?
A
ThirdB
FourthC
FirstD
SecondQuestion 55
GK
Which of the following statements is correct regarding Depreciation? 1. Depreciation is termed as loss of value of fixed assets due to wear and tear during its useful life. 2. Depreciation does not take into account unexpected or sudden destruction.
A
Only IB
Both I and IIC
Neither I nor IID
Only IIQuestion 56
GK
How many cities of the host state hosted the National Games 2023?
A
8B
2C
5D
10Question 57
GK
Constitutions limit the power of government in many ways. The most common way of limiting the power of government is to specify certain ______ that all of us possess as citizens and which no government can ever be allowed to violate.
A
Fundamental RightsB
Directive Principles of State PolicyC
Economic DutiesD
Fundamental DutiesQuestion 58
GK
In Olympics table tennis event, if the points are tied at 10-10, a player then has to strive for a ______ point lead to win the game.
A
2B
3C
1D
4Question 59
GK
Which of the following states/Union Territories has the highest male literacy rate according to Census of India 2011?
A
MizoramB
KeralaC
TripuraD
LakshadweepQuestion 60
GK
In August 2023, the Central government granted a ________ extension to Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, making him the longest-serving Cabinet Secretary in India's history. What was the duration of the extension?
A
Four yearsB
Two yearsC
One yearD
Three yearsQuestion 61
GK
Which of the following Mauryan inscriptions is NOT located in present-day India?
A
KalsiB
KandaharC
MaskiD
GirnarQuestion 62
GK
Which of the following countries borders India to the north-west?
A
Bangladesh and MyanmarB
Afghanistan and PakistanC
Myanmar and NepalD
China, Bhutan, and NepalQuestion 63
GK
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched a PM-KISAN AI Chatbot ______ in 2023, which will provide the farmers with a one-stop solution for their grievances related to the PM-KISAN scheme.
A
Kisan e-YojnaB
Kisan e-SandeshC
Kisan e-SamadhanD
Kisan e-MitraQuestion 64
GK
Banking Regulation Act was passed in:
A
1959B
1969C
1949D
1967Question 65
GK
In June 2023, who has been awarded the Spinoza Prize, which is also sometimes referred to as the "Dutch Nobel Prize"?
A
Joyeeta GuptaB
Rekha SharmaC
M. Gauravi ReddyD
Madhabi Puri BuchQuestion 66
GK
Which of the parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A
Part IIB
Part IVC
Part ID
Part IIIQuestion 67
GK
In any tennis game, if both players win three points each in a game (i.e., score is 40-40), then it's called a ______.
A
equalB
deuceC
backD
rattleQuestion 68
GK
What is the time period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan in India?
A
2007 - 2012B
2009 - 2014C
2008 - 2013D
2010 - 2015Question 69
GK
Which musical instrument is played by Pt. Ravi Shankar?
A
BeenB
SarodC
SarangiD
SitarQuestion 70
GK
Which religion has the majority population in India?
A
IslamB
HinduismC
JainismD
ChristianityQuestion 71
GK
The "Hornbill Festival" features which indigenous tribes showcasing their culture and traditions?
A
GondB
GaroC
NagaD
BhilQuestion 72
GK
In 1866, John Newlands, an English scientist, arranged the then-known elements in the order of ________. It is known as "Newlands' Law of Octaves".
A
decreasing atomic numberB
increasing atomic massesC
increasing atomic numberD
decreasing atomic massesQuestion 73
GK
"Mundari" dance is associated with which of the following states?
A
KeralaB
JharkhandC
Uttar PradeshD
Tamil NaduQuestion 74
GK
The Green Revolution started in the year 1965, and the ________ five-year plan was between 1961–1966.
A
5thB
2ndC
1stD
3rdQuestion 75
GK
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in consequence of the protest against the ________.
A
Regulating ActB
Rowlatt ActC
Pitt's India ActD
Government of India Act