General Awareness
In which of the following cities of Manipur is the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy located?
- (a)Imphal
- (b)Ukhrul
- (c)Chandel
- (d)Thoubal
Answer: (a) Imphal
Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, and the academy is specifically situated there.
By which of the following state governments is the Tansen Music Festival organised? Pradesh Government
- (a)Maharashtra Government
- (b)Madhya Pradesh Government
- (c)Rajasthan Government
- (d)Uttar
Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh Government
The festival is held annually in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, to honor the legendary musician Tansen.
Which of the following places is related to Gandhi’s Satyagraha of the year 1917?
- (a)Kheda
- (b)Ahmedabad
- (c)Champaran
- (d)Bardoli
Answer: (c) Champaran
The Champaran Satyagraha was Mahatma Gandhi’s first major non-violent resistance movement in India, taking place in the Champaran district of Bihar in 1917. This movement is significant because it marked the beginning of Gandhi’s use of Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) as a tool for political change.
Hubbardia heptaneuron, which has become endangered, is a species of which of the following?
- (a)Grass
- (b)Bamboo
- (c)Tiger
- (d)Crane
Answer: (a) Grass
“Hubbardia heptaneuron” is a scientifically recognized name for a type of grass.
Which of the following is in geographical proximity to Sri Lanka?
- (a)Only Karaikal
- (b)Karaikal and Yanam
- (c)Mahe
- (d)Only Yanam
Answer: (a) Only Karaikal
Karaikal, being part of the Puducherry Union Territory, is situated close to the Tamil Nadu coast, which in turn borders Sri Lanka.
Which Five-Year Plan primarily focused on the ‘Garibi Hatao’ initiative?
- (a)Sixth Five-Year Plan
- (b)Fourth Five-Year Plan
- (c)Fifth Five-Year Plan
- (d)Third Five-Year Plan
Answer: (c) Fifth Five-Year Plan
The Fifth Five-Year Plan aimed to address poverty and achieve self-reliance. This aligns with the “Garibi Hatao” slogan, which was popularized during this period.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Directive Principles of State Policy? Hence, they are personal and individualistic. economic democracy in the country. State to do certain things.
- (a)They promote welfare of individuals.
- (b)These have moral and political sanctions.
- (c)They aim at establishing social and
- (d)They are positive, as they require the
Answer: (a) They promote welfare of individuals.
Directive Principles of State Policy are meant to promote the welfare of the community as a whole, not just individuals.
After the death of Humayun, the 13 year-old Akbar was coronated in 1556 at Kalanaur in ________.
- (a)Rajasthan
- (b)Gujarat
- (c)Bengal
- (d)Punjab
Answer: (d) Punjab
Akbar was coronated in Kalanaur, Punjab, after Humayun’s death.
The climate of a place is NOT affected by which of the following?
- (a)Relief
- (b)Type of soil
- (c)Location
- (d)Distance from the sea
Answer: (b) Type of soil
While soil type plays a role in the vegetation and ecosystems that can thrive in a given area, it doesn’t directly influence the major climatic factors like temperature, precipitation, and humidity. Climate is primarily determined by factors like latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief features. Soil composition can indirectly impact local microclimates by influencing water retention and drainage, but its overall effect on the broader regional climate is negligible.
In which musical note did Newland put the metals Co and Ni with halogens?
- (a)Fa
- (b)Do
- (c)Re
- (d)Mi
Answer: (b) Do
Newland’s Law of Octaves arranged elements based on their atomic weights, and he considered every eighth element to have similar properties. He used musical notes to represent these groups, with Co and Ni falling under the “Do” note along with halogens like Fluorine, Chlorine, and Bromine.
Which of the following is NOT correct with regards to the history of calculating National Income (NI) in India? Dadabhai Naoroji. made by PC Mahalanobis. economy into two parts: primary sector and secondary sector. used by Dr VKRV Rao.
- (a)First attempt to compute NI was made by
- (b)First official attempt to compute NI was
- (c)Dadabhai Naoroji divided the Indian
- (d)First scientific method to compute NI was
Answer: (c) Dadabhai Naoroji divided the Indian
While Dadabhai Naoroji made significant contributions to estimating National Income in India, the concept of dividing the economy into primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors came later. He is known for his work highlighting the “drain of wealth” from India under British rule, not for this sectoral classification.
According to the Indian Railways (2019-2020), which state has the largest railway track in India?
- (a)Punjab
- (b)Haryana
- (c)Madhya Pradesh
- (d)Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh . According to Indian Railways data for 2019-2020, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has the largest railway track network in India. With its extensive railway infrastructure, UP plays a crucial role in facilitating passenger and freight transport across the country.
Which government honoured a distinguished percussionist named Pandit Anindo Chatterjee with the Banga Vibhushan Award in 2022?
- (a)Assam
- (b)Tripura
- (c)West Bengal
- (d)Jharkhand
Answer: (c) West Bengal
The Government of West Bengal honoured the distinguished percussionist Pandit Anindo Chatterjee with the Banga Vibhushan Award in 2022. He is one of the leading exponents of the Farrukhabad gharana of tabla.
Which of the following festivals is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev?
- (a)Hola Mohalla
- (b)Baisakhi
- (c)Gurpurab
- (d)Chappar Mela
Answer: (c) Gurpurab
Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
Who was appointed as India’s 28th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in March 2023?
- (a)Arun Goel
- (b)Praveen Sharma
- (c)Vikram Devdutt
- (d)SS Dubey
Answer: (d) SS Dubey
S.S. Dubey took charge as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in March 2023. He was appointed India’s 28th CGA.
The Parliament passed the Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 to repeal and replace which of the following Acts? 1983 Provisions) Act, 1962 Dourine Act, 1910
- (a)The Dangerous Machines (Regulation) Act,
- (b)The Personal Injuries (Emergency
- (c)The Lighthouse Act, 1927
- (d)The
Answer: (c) The Lighthouse Act, 1927
The bill was designed to modernize navigation regulations and update the outdated Lighthouse Act, which governed the management and maintenance of lighthouses in India.
Which of the following is a non-perishable food?
- (a)Pulses
- (b)Meat
- (c)Curds
- (d)Milk
Answer: (a) Pulses
Pulses, like beans, lentils, and peas, have a low moisture content and can be stored for long periods without spoiling, making them a non-perishable food.
How many awards were presented at the National Sports and Adventure Awards-2022 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 30 November 2022?
- (a)32
- (b)44
- (c)52
- (d)28
Answer: (b) 44
A total of 44 awards were presented at the National Sports and Adventure Awards-2022 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 30 November 2022, including the Arjuna, Dronacharya, Dhyan Chand and Tenzing Norgay awards.
Which Governor-General of British India helped Raja Ram Mohan Roy legally abolish the sati practice?
- (a)Lord Ripon
- (b)Lord Curzon
- (c)Lord Cornwallis
- (d)Lord William Bentinck
Answer: (d) Lord William Bentinck
Raja Ram Mohan Roy advocated strongly against the Sati practice, and it was under Lord William Bentinck’s governance that the “Bengal Sati Regulation” was passed in 1829, effectively abolishing the practice.
When was the 1st Asian Kabaddi Championship held?
- (a)1970
- (b)1985
- (c)1980
- (d)1975
Answer: (c) 1980
The 1st Asian Kabaddi Championship was held in the year 1980 and was included as a dem¬onstration game in the 9th Asian Games , New Delhi in the year 1982. The game was included in the South Asian Federation (SAF) games from the year 1984 at Dacca, Bangladesh.
The decomposition of gaseous Ammonia on a hot platinum surface is a _______________ order reaction at high pressure.
- (a)two
- (b)zero
- (c)three
- (d)one
Answer: (b) zero
The decomposition of gaseous ammonia on a hot platinum surface is a zero-order reaction at high pressure. At high pressure the catalyst surface is fully covered, so the rate becomes independent of the concentration of ammonia.
Which of the following was the mascot of the FIH men’s Hockey World Cup – 2023?
- (a)Jitu
- (b)Bheema
- (c)Olly
- (d)Asha
Answer: (c) Olly
Olly is a representation of an Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, chosen to highlight the conservation efforts for this endangered species in Odisha, India, where the tournament was held.
The Indian Constitution has established _________.
- (a)partial Judicial system
- (b)dual judicial system
- (c)independent judicial system
- (d)plural judicial system
Answer: (c) independent judicial system
The Indian Constitution guarantees the independence of the judiciary, meaning it is free from undue influence from the executive or legislative branches, allowing it to make decisions based on the law and facts without fear of reprisal.
Which organisms are classified as Aves?
- (a)Fishes
- (b)Frogs
- (c)Snakes
- (d)Birds
Answer: (d) Birds
“Aves” is the scientific classification for birds, meaning all birds fall under this category.
Mahabalipuram emerged as an important centre of temple architecture under which of the following kingdoms of south India?
- (a)Pallava
- (b)Chola
- (c)Chera
- (d)Chalukya
Answer: (a) Pallava
The Pallava dynasty is known for its architectural achievements in Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram), where they constructed numerous rock-cut temples and other monumental structures.
General Awareness questions transcribed from the SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I examination (10 September 2024, Shift 1). Answer key verified against the official SSC answer key.
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