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 India
B
Food Corporation of India
C
Law Commission of India
D
National Human Rights Commission
Question 202
GK

In July 2023, Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of which sports federation in India?

A
Badminton
B
Basketball
C
Baseball
D
Volleyball
Question 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
Philippines
B
Mexico
C
India
D
New York
Question 204
GK

According to the Census of India 2011, which Indian state had the least literacy rate among the given options?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Bihar
C
Assam
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 205
GK

The Indian Parliament comprises of which of the following?

A
President and the two Houses
B
The two Houses only
C
President and Prime Minister only
D
Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
Question 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 I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 207
GK

What is the central theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2023, organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?

A
Increasing imports of millet
B
Environmental sustainability initiatives
C
Women's empowerment in rural areas
D
Millet-based foods for nutritional security
Question 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 Jasraj
B
Hariprasad Chaurasia
C
Zakir Hussain
D
Bismillah Khan
Question 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 B
B
Only A
C
Both A and B
D
Only B
Question 210
GK

The "Thrissur Pooram" is a famous temple festival celebrated in which Indian state, known for its elaborate processions and fireworks displays?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Odisha
C
Kerala
D
Karnataka
Question 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 B
B
Only A
C
Neither A nor B
D
Both A and B
Question 212
GK

How many triads were mentioned in Dobereiner's Triads?

A
Eight
B
Two
C
Six
D
Four
Question 213
GK

Name the famous hockey player after whom a stadium is built in New Delhi:

A
Dhanraj Pillay
B
Major Dhyan Chand
C
Balbir Singh
D
Roop Singh
Question 214
GK

Gidda dance is primarily associated with which state of India?

A
Punjab
B
Assam
C
West Bengal
D
Karnataka
Question 215
GK

Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" and played a pivotal role in the Bengal Renaissance movement?

A
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
B
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D
Rabindranath Tagore
Question 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
Lothal
B
Dholavira
C
Harappa
D
Mohenjodaro
Question 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 Pradesh
B
Gujarat
C
Maharashtra
D
Haryana
Question 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
Ghodemodni
B
Kummi
C
Dandiya
D
Dollu Kunitha
Question 219
GK

Which of the following sports is played by Mouma Das?

A
Table Tennis
B
Hockey
C
Cricket
D
Badminton
Question 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
5
B
6
C
6.5
D
7
Question 221
GK

Which of the following measures of money supply is most liquid?

A
M3
B
M2
C
M4
D
M1
Question 222
GK

In which year was the Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi launched?

A
1940
B
1950
C
1920
D
1930
Question 223
GK

The Sangeet Natak Academy Awards were earlier known as:

A
Residential Awards
B
Prestigious Awards
C
Presidential Awards
D
Cultural Awards
Question 224
GK

Heptathlon for women includes how many events?

A
1
B
7
C
5
D
10
Question 225
GK

Gangaur festival is historically native to which of the following states?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Rajasthan