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
Petroleum
B
Food grains
C
Textiles
D
Machinery
Question 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
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Odisha
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 53
GK

In which unit is noise pollution measured?

A
Centimeter
B
Ohm
C
Decibel
D
Hertz
Question 54
GK

At the end of which of the following Five-Year Plans of India were five IITs set up in the country?

A
Third
B
Fourth
C
First
D
Second
Question 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 I
B
Both I and II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Only II
Question 56
GK

How many cities of the host state hosted the National Games 2023?

A
8
B
2
C
5
D
10
Question 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 Rights
B
Directive Principles of State Policy
C
Economic Duties
D
Fundamental Duties
Question 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
2
B
3
C
1
D
4
Question 59
GK

Which of the following states/Union Territories has the highest male literacy rate according to Census of India 2011?

A
Mizoram
B
Kerala
C
Tripura
D
Lakshadweep
Question 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 years
B
Two years
C
One year
D
Three years
Question 61
GK

Which of the following Mauryan inscriptions is NOT located in present-day India?

A
Kalsi
B
Kandahar
C
Maski
D
Girnar
Question 62
GK

Which of the following countries borders India to the north-west?

A
Bangladesh and Myanmar
B
Afghanistan and Pakistan
C
Myanmar and Nepal
D
China, Bhutan, and Nepal
Question 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-Yojna
B
Kisan e-Sandesh
C
Kisan e-Samadhan
D
Kisan e-Mitra
Question 64
GK

Banking Regulation Act was passed in:

A
1959
B
1969
C
1949
D
1967
Question 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 Gupta
B
Rekha Sharma
C
M. Gauravi Reddy
D
Madhabi Puri Buch
Question 66
GK

Which of the parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A
Part II
B
Part IV
C
Part I
D
Part III
Question 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
equal
B
deuce
C
back
D
rattle
Question 68
GK

What is the time period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan in India?

A
2007 - 2012
B
2009 - 2014
C
2008 - 2013
D
2010 - 2015
Question 69
GK

Which musical instrument is played by Pt. Ravi Shankar?

A
Been
B
Sarod
C
Sarangi
D
Sitar
Question 70
GK

Which religion has the majority population in India?

A
Islam
B
Hinduism
C
Jainism
D
Christianity
Question 71
GK

The "Hornbill Festival" features which indigenous tribes showcasing their culture and traditions?

A
Gond
B
Garo
C
Naga
D
Bhil
Question 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 number
B
increasing atomic masses
C
increasing atomic number
D
decreasing atomic masses
Question 73
GK

"Mundari" dance is associated with which of the following states?

A
Kerala
B
Jharkhand
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 74
GK

The Green Revolution started in the year 1965, and the ________ five-year plan was between 1961–1966.

A
5th
B
2nd
C
1st
D
3rd
Question 75
GK

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in consequence of the protest against the ________.

A
Regulating Act
B
Rowlatt Act
C
Pitt's India Act
D
Government of India Act