General Awareness
Who among the following has authored the play ‘Nil Darpan’?
- (a)Motilal Nehru
- (b)Chittaranjan Das
- (c)Dinabandhu Mitra
- (d)Sarojini Naidu
Answer: (c) Dinabandhu Mitra
“Neel Darpan” is a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra, depicting the plight of indigo farmers under British rule in Bengal during the 19th century.
Which of the following awards was won by Lata Mangeshkar in the year 2001?
- (a)Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
- (b)Padma Vibhushan
- (c)Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- (d)Bharat Ratna
Answer: (d) Bharat Ratna
The Bharat Ratna is often awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation. In 2001, Lata Mangeshkar, a renowned Indian playback singer, was honored with this prestigious award.
Which of the following is a correct order of basicity?
- (a)LiOH>NaOH>KOH>CsOH
- (b)LiOH>KOH>CsOH>NaOH
- (c)KOH>CsOH>NaOH>LiOH
- (d)CsOH>KOH>NaOH>LiOH
Answer: (d) CsOH>KOH>NaOH>LiOH
CsOH (Cesium Hydroxide): is the strongest base among the alkali metal hydroxides because Cesium (Cs) is the largest alkali metal, and its larger size leads to weaker attraction to the hydroxide ion (OH-), resulting in a greater degree of dissociation and thus stronger basicity. KOH (Potassium Hydroxide): Follows CsOH in basicity due to the larger size of Potassium (K) compared to Sodium (Na) and Lithium (Li). NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide): Is less basic than KOH because of the smaller size of Sodium (Na) compared to Potassium (K). LiOH (Lithium Hydroxide): The least basic in this group due to the smallest size of Lithium (Li) ion, leading to a stronger electrostatic attraction to the OH- ion .
Who founded the Prarthana Samaj in Mumbai in 1867?
- (a)Atmaram Pandurang
- (b)Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- (c)Shri Ram Bajpai
- (d)Ram Mohan Roy
Answer: (a) Atmaram Pandurang
The Prarthana Samaj in Mumbai was founded in 1867 by Atmaram Pandurang, with support from his brother Dadoba Pandurang and others. It was a socio-religious reform movement that aimed to reform Hinduism from within, promoting monotheism and opposing idolatry and superstitions. The movement also advocated for social reforms like female education and widow remarriage.
Who among the following formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929?
- (a)Kunwar Singh
- (b)JM Sengupta
- (c)Jayprakash Narayan
- (d)Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Answer: (d) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
The Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha was established by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati in 1929 to address peasant grievances against the zamindari system and protect their occupancy rights. The formation of this organization played a crucial role in sparking the peasant movement in India. Making of the Indian Constitution: Formation, Committees & Working Procedure – Exam Notes for UPSC/SSC/Railway.
In which city was the first golf club of India situated?
- (a)Shimla
- (b)Gulmarg
- (c)Mysore
- (d)Kolkata
Answer: (d) Kolkata
The first golf club in India, and the first outside of Great Britain, was the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, established in Kolkata (then Calcutta) in 1829. It was initially located in Dum Dum before moving to its current location in Tollygunge in 1910.
Which article has a similar provision to that of Article 32 and deals with writ jurisdiction?
- (a)Article 227
- (b)Article 228
- (c)Article 225
- (d)Article 226
Answer: (d) Article 226
Article 226 of the Indian Constitution has provisions similar to Article 32 and deals with writ jurisdiction, but it applies to High Courts, while Article 32 applies to the Supreme Court. Both articles empower their respective courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
Mahendravarman I was the ruler of which of the following dynasties?
- (a)Pandya
- (b)Chola
- (c)Chalukya
- (d)Pallava
Answer: (d) Pallava
Mahendravarman I is considered a prominent Pallava king who significantly contributed to the dynasty’s power and legacy, particularly through his patronage of art and architecture, including the construction of the rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram.
What challenge does foreign investment often face in India?
- (a)Excessive foreign competition
- (b)Inconsistent regulatory environment
- (c)Lack of skilled labour
- (d)Lack of consumer base
Answer: (b) Inconsistent regulatory environment
Inconsistent regulatory environment: This is a significant hurdle for foreign investors as it makes it difficult to plan long-term investments and can lead to increased compliance costs and delays.
Who is Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology as of July 2023?
- (a)Ramesh Pokhriyal
- (b)Dharmendra Pradhan
- (c)Ashwini Vaishnaw
- (d)Jitendra Singh
Answer: (d) Jitendra Singh
Preamble of the Indian Constitution: Exam-Oriented Guide for SSC, UPSC & Railway Aspirants. (Theory & MCQs)
Lathmar Holi is primarily celebrated in the state of:
- (a)Karnataka
- (b)Arunachal Pradesh
- (c)Uttar Pradesh
- (d)Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh
Lathmar Holi is a local celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi. Lathmaar Holi is celebrated in Barsana and Nandgaon . Barsana and Nandgaon towns are located in Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the following is NOT a condition for the President’s office in India? use his official residence. Parliament. of office.
- (a)He shall not be entitled, without payment of rent, to
- (b)He shall not be a member of either House of the
- (c)The allowances shall not be diminished during his term
- (d)He shall not hold any office of profit.
Answer: (a) He shall not be entitled, without payment of rent, to
According to the Indian Constitution, the President is entitled to use his official residence without payment of rent.
Which Indian among the following has his name in Time Magazine’s list of ‘100 most influential people of 2021’?
- (a)Neeraj Chopra
- (b)Narendra Modi
- (c)Virat Kohli
- (d)Amit Shah
Answer: (b) Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was named in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2021. He appeared alongside world leaders and figures recognized for their global influence that year.
When the analysis of population density is done by calculating it through net cultivated area, then the measure is termed as:
- (a)Agricultural density
- (b)Physiological density
- (c)Gross density
- (d)Net density
Answer: (b) Physiological density
Physiological density refers to the ratio of the total population to the area of arable land (land suitable for cultivation), indicating the pressure the population exerts on the available farmland.
Mohan Veena player, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the ____________ Award in the year 1994.
- (a)Sangita Kalanidhi
- (b)Oscar
- (c)Grammy
- (d)Sangeet Natak Akademi
Answer: (c) Grammy
Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, the Mohan Veena player, won the Grammy Award in 1994. He received this prestigious award for his album “A Meeting by the River,” which was a collaboration with American guitarist Ry Cooder. This recognition not only highlighted his exceptional skill but also brought attention to Indian classical music on a global scale. Sources of the Indian Constitution: Exam-Oriented Guide for SSC, UPSC & Railway Aspirants, Complete Theory & MCQ .
Which plateaus are very fertile because they are rich in black soil that is very good for farming?
- (a)African plateau
- (b)Ethiopian plateau
- (c)Katanga plateau
- (d)Deccan lava plateau
Answer: (d) Deccan lava plateau
The Deccan plateau in India is renowned for its fertile black soil, also called regur soil, formed from volcanic lava flows.
Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT regarding the grade of organisation and its example?
- (a)Cellular grade organisation – Sycon
- (b)Protoplasmic grade organisation – Paramecium
- (c)Cell-tissue grade organisation – Jellyfish
- (d)Tissue-organ grade organisation – Euplectella
Answer: (d) Tissue-organ grade organisation – Euplectella
Tissue-organ grade organisation – Euplectella; because Euplectella, a sponge, actually belongs to the cellular grade of organization, not the tissue-organ grade.
Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as of July 2023?
- (a)Pinarayi Vijayan
- (b)M Yedurappa
- (c)KN Nehru
- (d)MK Stalin
Answer: (d) MK Stalin
MK Stalin was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as of July 2023. He assumed office in May 2021 after leading the DMK to victory in the state assembly election.
Which of the following states is the biggest producer of Pulses?
- (a)Madhya Pradesh
- (b)Haryana
- (c)Punjab
- (d)Bihar
Answer: (a) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh consistently ranks first in pulse production in India, contributing a significant portion of the national output.
In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?
- (a)1985
- (b)1973
- (c)1972
- (d)1970
Answer: (b) 1973
Project Tiger was launched in India on 1 April 1973, by the then Ministry of Environment and Forests, to protect the country’s tiger population and their habitat. Related: EnvEco0038 — Project Tiger and NTCA.
The head office of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is located in ________.
- (a)Mumbai
- (b)Kolkata
- (c)New Delhi
- (d)Chennai
Answer: (a) Mumbai
The head office of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is located in Mumbai. Specifically, it is situated at the Wankhede Stadium.
Which of the following decomposition reactions is NOT a redox reaction?
- (a)Decomposition of dihydrogen monoxide
- (b)Decomposition of sodium hydride
- (c)Decomposition of potassium chlorate
- (d)Decomposition of calcium carbonate
Answer: (d) Decomposition of calcium carbonate
The decomposition of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) is NOT a redox reaction. In this reaction, there is no change in the oxidation states of any of the elements involved.
Which of the following statements best defines the monoecious?
- (a)A flower with both androecium and gynoecium
- (b)A flower with dithecous
- (c)A flower with gynoecium only
- (d)A flower with androecium only
Answer: (a) A flower with both androecium and gynoecium
“Monoecious” means having both male and female reproductive organs on the same plant, and a flower with both androecium (male) and gynoecium (female) parts is considered monoecious.
___________ is an industry association and self-regulatory organisation (SRO) whose primary objective is to work towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.
- (a)Self-help Group Association
- (b)Microfinance Institutions Network
- (c)Microfinance and Investments Regulatory Authority
- (d)NABARD
Answer: (b) Microfinance Institutions Network
The Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) is an industry association and a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) recognized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It works to promote and regulate the development of the microfinance sector in India.
Details about Sudarshana lake is given in a rock inscription at Girnar (Junagarh), which was composed to record the achievements of the Shaka ruler _________.
- (a)Rudrasimha III
- (b)Rudradaman I
- (c)Chashtana
- (d)Maues
Answer: (b) Rudradaman I
The Junagarh inscription, written in Sanskrit, mentions Rudradaman’s repair of the Sudarshan Lake, built originally during the Mauryan dynasty. Indian Constitution (1773-1947): History, Acts & Timeline for UPSC, SSC, Railway Aspirants.
General Awareness questions transcribed from the SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I examination (09 September 2024, Shift 1). Answer key verified against the official SSC answer key.
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