SSC CGL Practice Set – 50 Mcqs
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1. Which of the following festivals in Punjab is celebrated to commemorate the formation of the Khalsa Panth?
a) Lohri
b) Hola Mohalla
c) Teej
d) Baisakhi
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Answer: d
Explanation: Baisakhi marks the founding of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, symbolizing Sikh unity and bravery.
2. What theme was decided to celebrate the second International Day of Yoga in India?
a) Yoga for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
b) Yoga for Peace
c) Yoga for Wellness
d) Yoga for Heart
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Answer: a
Explanation: Yoga for the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals: This theme connected the personal practice of yoga with broader global objectives for a healthier, more peaceful, and sustainable world
3. Chemical formula of quick lime is ______.
a) CaO
b) CO₂
c) CaCO₃
d) Ca(OH)₂
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Answer: a
Explanation: Quicklime is calcium oxide (CaO), produced by heating limestone and used in construction and chemical processes.
4. What is the unit of work done?
a) Watt
b) Decibel
c) Ampere
d) Joule
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Answer: d
Explanation: The joule is the SI unit for work or energy, equivalent to the force of one newton applied over one meter.
5. Which of the following sites does NOT have a nuclear power plant?
a) Vijayawada
b) Naraura
c) Tarapur
d) Rawat Bhata
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Answer: a
Explanation: Vijayawada lacks a nuclear plant; the others are operational sites in India like Narora (Uttar Pradesh), Tarapur (Maharashtra), and Rawatbhata (Rajasthan).
6. The Ramakrishna Mission stressed the ideal of _______ through social service and selfless action.
a) Bhakti
b) Education
c) Salvation
d) God
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Answer: c
Explanation: The mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, emphasizes salvation through selfless service (seva) to humanity as a form of worship.
7. International Non-Violence Day is observed on ______.
a) 15 August
b) 31 October
c) 2 October
d) 14 November
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Answer: c
Explanation: It coincides with Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on October 2, honoring his philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa).
8. Which dynasty established the kingdom of Vijayanagara?
a) Sangama Dynasty
b) Nagama Dynasty
c) Soma Dynasty
d) Tuluva Dynasty
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Answer: a
Explanation: The Sangama Dynasty founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I to resist invasions in southern India.
9. Wearing away of landscape by different agents like water, wind, and ice is called ______.
a) Weathering
b) Erosion
c) Metamorphosis
d) Sedimentation
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Answer: b
Explanation: Erosion involves the transport and removal of rock or soil by natural agents, shaping landscapes over time.
10. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes in June 2022?
a) Nitin Gupta
b) Nidhi Chibber
c) Ashish Jha
d) M Jagadesh Kumar
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Answer: a
Explanation: Nitin Gupta, an IRS officer, was appointed CBDT chairman in June 2022 to oversee direct tax administration in India.
11. Who among the following is known as “Sarod Samrat” in Indian Classical Music?
a) Pt. Ravishankar Prasad
b) Aamir Ali Khan
c) Amjad Ali Khan
d) Kishan Maharaj
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Answer: c
Explanation: Amjad Ali Khan is renowned as “Sarod Samrat” for his mastery of the sarod, a stringed instrument in Hindustani music.
12. Which of the following is NOT one of the methods of national income estimation?
a) Banking method
b) Expenditure method
c) Product method
d) Income method
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Answer: a
Explanation: National income is estimated via product (value added), income (factor payments), or expenditure methods; banking is not a standard approach.
13. The term Parliament refers to the _______.
a) Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha
c) State legislature
d) National legislature
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Answer: d
Explanation: In India, Parliament is the national legislature comprising the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
14. Chief Minister of which state has inaugurated a project of the Women and Child Development department to provide milk and eggs to children at all anganwadis in the state in a bid to improve their nutrition levels?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
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Answer: b
Explanation: The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, inaugurated a project for the Women and Child Development Department to provide milk and eggs to children at all anganwadis in the state to improve their nutrition levels.
15. A Camel Protection and Development Policy has been announced by which government?
a) Rajasthan
b) Punjab
c) Gujarat
d) Ladakh
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Answer: a
Explanation: Rajasthan announced this policy to conserve camels, vital to its desert economy and culture.
16. Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded a reform association known as Brahmo Sabha which was later known as _______.
a) Dev Samaj
b) Arya Samaj
c) Brahmo School
d) Brahmo Samaj
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Answer: d
Explanation: Founded in 1828, Brahmo Samaj promoted monotheism and social reforms like abolishing sati.
17. In which Indian state have Harappan cities not been found?
a) Uttarakhand
b) Gujarat
c) Rajasthan
d) Haryana
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Answer: a
Explanation: Harappan sites are in Gujarat (Lothal), Rajasthan (Kalibangan), Haryana (Rakhigarhi), but none confirmed in Uttarakhand.
18. The foremost right among rights to freedom is ______.
a) Right to life and personal liberty
b) Preventive detention
c) Freedom to assemble
d) Right to freedom of speech and expression
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Answer: a
Explanation: Article 21 of the Indian Constitution protects life and liberty as the most fundamental right, basis for others.
19. Which of the given sectors is largely driven by considerations of social welfare?
a) Foreign
b) Co-operative
c) Public
d) Private
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Answer: b
Explanation: Co-operatives prioritize member welfare and community benefits over profit, like in agriculture and banking.
20. The Hindu college was established in 1791 at ______.
a) Calcutta
b) Dacca
c) Surat
d) Banaras
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Answer: d
Explanation: Founded in Banaras (Varanasi) as Benaras Hindu College, it later became Banaras Hindu University.
21. In which of the following languages did Jyotiba Phule write “Gulamgiri” in 1873?
a) English
b) Marathi
c) Hindi
d) Gujarati
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Answer: b
Explanation: “Gulamgiri” (Slavery) was written in Marathi to critique caste system and British rule from a local perspective.
22. Which are Rabi crops only?
a) Maize and peas
b) Barley and gram
c) Paddy and cotton
d) Wheat and jowar
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Answer: d
Explanation: Wheat and jowar are winter (Rabi) crops sown in October-November and harvested in March-April in India.
23. The railway system connecting St-Petersburg to Vladivostok is ______.
a) The Altai Railway
b) The Amur Railways
c) Trans Baikal Railway
d) Trans Siberian Railways
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Answer: d
Explanation: The Trans-Siberian Railway spans Russia from west to east, the longest railway line in the world.
24. The first complete census taken in India is in the year ______.
a) 1881
b) 1872
c) 1900
d) 1860
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Answer: a
Explanation: The 1881 census under British rule was the first synchronous and comprehensive one covering all provinces.
25. The Rann Utsav is organised in which of the following states to promote tourism?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Maharashtra
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Answer: a
Explanation: Held in Gujarat's Kutch desert, Rann Utsav celebrates culture with music, dance, and crafts to boost tourism.
26. In what form is the energy derived from the food that we eat stored in our body?
a) Maltose
b) Glucose
c) Glycogen
d) Starch
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Answer: c
Explanation: Excess glucose from food is stored as glycogen in liver and muscles for later energy use.
27. All India Muslim League was established in 1906 at ______.
a) Dacca
b) Bombay
c) Madras
d) Surat
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Answer: a
Explanation: Founded in Dacca (Dhaka) to represent Muslim interests in British India, leading to partition demands.
28. The Kuchipudi classical dance is accompanied with which type of music?
a) Kajri
b) Chaiti
c) Carnatic Music
d) Hindustani Music
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Answer: c
Explanation: Kuchipudi, from Andhra Pradesh, uses Carnatic music, characterized by its melodic and rhythmic complexity.
29. Which Indian budget introduced gender sensitivity in budget allocations?
a) 2008-09
b) 2010-11
c) 2005-06
d) 2001-02
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Answer: c
Explanation: The 2005-06 Union Budget first incorporated gender budgeting to address women's needs in allocations.
30. The proposed Rowlett Act of 1919 allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for _______.
a) Two years
b) Six months
c) Two months
d) One year
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Answer: a
Explanation: The Rowlatt Act permitted indefinite detention up to two years, sparking protests like Jallianwala Bagh.
31. The Scheme “Bahini” for sanitary pads for girls was launched by which state?
a) Bihar
b) Sikkim
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Assam
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Answer: c
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh launched “Bahini” to provide free sanitary pads to schoolgirls, promoting menstrual hygiene.
32. Limestone, chalk, and marble are different forms of _______.
a) Calcium phosphate
b) Calcium hydroxide
c) Calcium oxide
d) Calcium carbonate
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Answer: d
Explanation: All are calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) variants; limestone is sedimentary, chalk biogenic, marble metamorphic.
33. What is the outermost layer in the cell envelope of a bacterial cell called?
a) Glycocalyx
b) Cell membrane
c) Plasma membrane
d) Cytoplasm
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Answer: a
Explanation: The glycocalyx is a slimy outer layer protecting bacteria from the environment and aiding attachment.
34. Which part of the Constitution of India reflects Fundamental Duties?
a) Part X
b) Part XII
c) Part IV-A
d) Part IX-B
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Answer: c
Explanation: Added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, Part IV-A lists 11 duties like respecting the Constitution.
35. The crop area under high yielding varieties of which crop grew during Green Revolution?
a) Sugarcane
b) Pulses
c) Oilseeds
d) Wheat
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Answer: d
Explanation: The Green Revolution in the 1960s boosted wheat production through HYV seeds, irrigation, and fertilizers.
36. What is called the value of GDP at current prevailing prices?
a) Nominal GDP
b) Current GDP
c) Domestic GDP
d) Real GDP
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Answer: a
Explanation: Nominal GDP measures output at current prices, not adjusted for inflation, unlike real GDP.
37. Which layer of the atmosphere helps in radio transmission?
a) Exosphere
b) Thermosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Stratosphere
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Answer: b
Explanation: The thermosphere's ionosphere reflects radio waves, enabling long-distance communication.
38. How many types of taxes were in the reign of Alauddin Khalji?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 6
d) 2
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Answer: b
Explanation: Alauddin Khalji imposed five taxes, including kharaj (land tax) and jizya, to fund his empire.
39. The Fit India Movement was launched in which year?
a) 2018
b) 2001
c) 2020
d) 2019
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Answer: d
Explanation: Launched by PM Modi in 2019 to promote fitness and health among Indians.
40. Whose birthday is celebrated as International Day of Non-Violence?
a) Rajendra Prasad
b) Subhash Chandra Bose
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Mahatma Gandhi
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Answer: d
Explanation: UN declared October 2 as Non-Violence Day in 2007 to honor Gandhi's ahimsa principles.
41. Asia is separated from Europe by which mountains?
a) Himalayan
b) Andes
c) Alps
d) Ural
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Answer: d
Explanation: The Ural Mountains form the conventional boundary between the two continents.
42. Jata-Jatin is the folk dance of which Indian state?
a) Manipur
b) Odisha
c) Bihar
d) West Bengal
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Answer: c
Explanation: Jata-Jatin is a traditional Bihari dance depicting family life and performed during festivals.
43. Chemical formula of gypsum is ______.
a) CaSO₄.2H₂O
b) CaSO₄.H₂O
c) CaSO₄
d) CaSO₄.12H₂O
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Answer: a
Explanation: Gypsum is calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O), used in plaster and fertilizers.
44. Wangala festival is celebrated by which tribe?
a) Bhil
b) Garo
c) Tharu
d) Bhutia
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Answer: b
Explanation: The Garo tribe of Meghalaya celebrates Wangala as a harvest festival with dances and rituals.
45. First Odissi classical dancer conferred Padma Vibhushan from Odisha?
a) Kelucharan Mohapatra
b) Bijayini Satpathy
c) Sonal Mansingh
d) Gangadhar Pradhan
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Answer: a
Explanation: Kelucharan Mohapatra, a pioneer in reviving Odissi, received the Padma Vibhushan in 2000.
46. Who was considered as last powerful Mughal ruler of India?
a) Akbar
b) Aurangzeb
c) Akbar II
d) Shahjahan
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Answer: b
Explanation: Aurangzeb (1658-1707) expanded the empire to its peak but his policies led to its decline.
47. Minimum period taken to predict climate of a place is ______ years.
a) 20
b) 25
c) 10
d) 30
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Answer: d
Explanation: Climate is defined as average weather over 30 years, per World Meteorological Organization standards.
48. The Arms Act which disallowed Indians from having arms was passed in ______.
a) 1878
b) 1925
c) 1920
d) 1855
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Answer: a
Explanation: The 1878 Act restricted arms possession to curb rebellions after the 1857 revolt.
49. Roquefortine C is found in ______.
a) Meat
b) Chicken
c) Egg
d) Cheese
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Answer: d
Explanation: Roquefortine C is a mycotoxin in blue cheeses like Roquefort, produced by Penicillium molds.
50. The Mohiniyattam dance form originated from which state?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Maharashtra
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Answer: a
Explanation: Mohiniyattam, a graceful classical dance depicting feminine charm, originated in Kerala.
51. Ugadi is celebrated in which state?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Kerala
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Answer: b
Explanation: Ugadi marks the Telugu New Year in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with rituals and feasts.
52. Who has been appointed as CEO of NITI Aayog (June 2022)?
a) Avinash Kulkarni
b) Krishna Srinivasan
c) Vivek Kumar
d) Parameswaran Iyer
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Answer: d
Explanation: Parameswaran Iyer, known for Swachh Bharat, was appointed NITI Aayog CEO in June 2022.
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