SSC-GD 2024 General Awareness
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 201
GK
Which of the following is an example of constitutional bodies in India?
A
The Election Commission of IndiaB
Food Corporation of IndiaC
Law Commission of IndiaD
National Human Rights CommissionQuestion 202
GK
In July 2023, Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of which sports federation in India?
A
BadmintonB
BasketballC
BaseballD
VolleyballQuestion 203
GK
The term ‘Green Revolution’ refers to the new agricultural technology developed during the 1930s and 1960s by a team of agricultural experts. Which country is associated with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)?
A
PhilippinesB
MexicoC
IndiaD
New YorkQuestion 204
GK
According to the Census of India 2011, which Indian state had the least literacy rate among the given options?
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Himachal PradeshB
BiharC
AssamD
Arunachal PradeshQuestion 205
GK
The Indian Parliament comprises of which of the following?
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President and the two HousesB
The two Houses onlyC
President and Prime Minister onlyD
Legislature, Executive, and JudiciaryQuestion 206
GK
Which of the following pair of sports persons and sports associated with them is correct? I. Smriti Mandhana - Hockey II. Jyothi Yarraji - Cricket
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 207
GK
What is the central theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2023, organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?
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Increasing imports of milletB
Environmental sustainability initiativesC
Women's empowerment in rural areasD
Millet-based foods for nutritional securityQuestion 208
GK
Which iconic Indian classical vocalist, often known as the "Mewati Maestro," is celebrated for his mastery of Khayal singing and his innovative approach to ragas?
A
Pandit JasrajB
Hariprasad ChaurasiaC
Zakir HussainD
Bismillah KhanQuestion 209
GK
Read the following about deficit reduction: A. Government deficit can be reduced by an increase in taxes or reduction in expenditure. B. In India, the government has been trying to increase tax revenue with greater reliance on direct taxes (indirect taxes are regressive in nature — they impact all income groups equally). Identify the correct statement(s):
A
Neither A nor BB
Only AC
Both A and BD
Only BQuestion 210
GK
The "Thrissur Pooram" is a famous temple festival celebrated in which Indian state, known for its elaborate processions and fireworks displays?
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Tamil NaduB
OdishaC
KeralaD
KarnatakaQuestion 211
GK
Read the following about capital receipts: A. All those receipts of the government which create liability or reduce financial assets are termed as capital receipts. B. The main items of capital receipts are loans raised by the government from the public, borrowing from the Reserve Bank and commercial banks, and recoveries of loans granted by the central government. Identify the correct statement(s):
A
Only BB
Only AC
Neither A nor BD
Both A and BQuestion 212
GK
How many triads were mentioned in Dobereiner's Triads?
A
EightB
TwoC
SixD
FourQuestion 213
GK
Name the famous hockey player after whom a stadium is built in New Delhi:
A
Dhanraj PillayB
Major Dhyan ChandC
Balbir SinghD
Roop SinghQuestion 214
GK
Gidda dance is primarily associated with which state of India?
A
PunjabB
AssamC
West BengalD
KarnatakaQuestion 215
GK
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" and played a pivotal role in the Bengal Renaissance movement?
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Bankim Chandra ChattopadhyayB
Ishwar Chandra VidyasagarC
Raja Ram Mohan RoyD
Rabindranath TagoreQuestion 216
GK
The city of ____________ was located on Khadir Beyt (also spelled as Bet) in the Rann of Kutch, where there was fresh water and fertile soil?
A
LothalB
DholaviraC
HarappaD
MohenjodaroQuestion 217
GK
As of July 2023, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from which state?
A
Uttar PradeshB
GujaratC
MaharashtraD
HaryanaQuestion 218
GK
Which dance form from Karnataka involves large drums hung around the necks of men and is known for its religious and battle fervor?
A
GhodemodniB
KummiC
DandiyaD
Dollu KunithaQuestion 219
GK
Which of the following sports is played by Mouma Das?
A
Table TennisB
HockeyC
CricketD
BadmintonQuestion 220
GK
A certain sum of money becomes 3.5 times of itself in 14 years at a rate of simple interest. In 25 years, that amount will become how many times of itself at the same rate of simple interest?
A
5B
6C
6.5D
7Question 221
GK
Which of the following measures of money supply is most liquid?
A
M3B
M2C
M4D
M1Question 222
GK
In which year was the Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi launched?
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1940B
1950C
1920D
1930Question 223
GK
The Sangeet Natak Academy Awards were earlier known as:
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Residential AwardsB
Prestigious AwardsC
Presidential AwardsD
Cultural AwardsQuestion 224
GK
Heptathlon for women includes how many events?
A
1B
7C
5D
10Question 225
GK
Gangaur festival is historically native to which of the following states?
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Himachal PradeshB
Uttar PradeshC
Madhya PradeshD
Rajasthan