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SSC GD and Police GK and GS Questions
GK and GS practice questions for SSC GD Constable, state police constable and sub inspector exams.
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Economy 3
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1 Economy
What is the currency of Japan?
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Answer: B. Yen
Japan's currency is the yen.
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2 Economy
Where is the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India?
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Answer: A. Mumbai
The RBI's central office is in Mumbai.
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3 Economy
What does PAN stand for?
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Answer: B. Permanent Account Number
PAN is a ten character identifier issued by the Income Tax Department.
Geography 8
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4 Geography
Which is the largest continent in the world?
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Answer: A. Asia
Asia is the largest continent by area and population.
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5 Geography
Which is the largest ocean in the world?
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Answer: C. Pacific Ocean
The Pacific covers about one third of the Earth's surface.
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6 Geography
What is the capital of Australia?
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Answer: C. Canberra
Canberra is the capital; Sydney is the largest city.
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7 Geography
Which is the smallest Indian state by area?
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Answer: B. Goa
Goa covers about 3,702 sq km.
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8 Geography
Which is the most populous state of India?
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Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the largest population of any Indian state.
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9 Geography
Which river is called the Vriddha Ganga (Old Ganga)?
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Answer: D. Godavari
The Godavari is known as the Vriddha Ganga, and also as the Dakshin Ganga.
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10 Geography
Which is the highest mountain peak in the world above sea level?
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Answer: C. Mount Everest
Everest stands at 8,849 m.
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11 Geography
Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?
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Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh grows the most wheat of any state.
History 8
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12 History
Who was the first President of India?
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Answer: D. Dr Rajendra Prasad
Dr Rajendra Prasad was President from 1950 to 1962.
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13 History
Who led the Dandi March in 1930?
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Answer: A. Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi marched from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to break the salt law.
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14 History
The Chauri Chaura incident took place in which year?
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Answer: A. 1922
After the violence at Chauri Chaura in February 1922, Gandhi called off the Non Cooperation Movement.
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15 History
Who founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699?
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Answer: B. Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib.
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16 History
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
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Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru took office on 15 August 1947.
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17 History
Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?
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Answer: B. Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan built the Red Fort when he moved his capital to Shahjahanabad.
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18 History
Construction of the Qutub Minar was started by whom?
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Answer: D. Qutb ud din Aibak
Aibak began it around 1199 and Iltutmish completed it.
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19 History
Who is known as the Iron Man of India?
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Answer: A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Patel is called so for his role in uniting the princely states.
Polity 8
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20 Polity
Who appoints the Governor of a state?
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Answer: B. The President
The Governor is appointed by the President under Article 155.
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21 Polity
What is the minimum age to vote in Indian elections?
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Answer: A. 18 years
The 61st Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1989.
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22 Polity
Which Amendment added the words Socialist and Secular to the Preamble?
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Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment of 1976 added both words.
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23 Polity
Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
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Answer: C. Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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24 Polity
How many elected seats does the Lok Sabha have at present?
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Answer: C. 543
The Lok Sabha has 543 elected members.
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25 Polity
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian armed forces?
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Answer: B. The President
Article 53 vests supreme command in the President.
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26 Polity
How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha chosen?
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Answer: D. Elected by members of the Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha elects its Speaker from among its members.
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27 Polity
Parliament of India consists of which three parts?
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Answer: A. President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Under Article 79 Parliament consists of the President and the two Houses.
Science 8
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28 Science
What is the chemical symbol of gold?
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Answer: B. Au
Au comes from the Latin word aurum.
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29 Science
Which gas is used in fire extinguishers meant for electrical and oil fires?
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Answer: B. Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide does not support burning and smothers the fire.
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30 Science
What is the normal human body temperature?
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Answer: D. 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit)
Normal body temperature is about 37 degrees Celsius.
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31 Science
Which blood group is called the universal donor?
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Answer: C. O negative
O negative red cells can be given to patients of any blood group.
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32 Science
What is the SI unit of electric current?
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Answer: C. Ampere
Electric current is measured in amperes.
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33 Science
Which gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?
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Answer: A. Carbon dioxide
Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
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34 Science
How many bones are there in an adult human body?
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Answer: C. 206
An adult has 206 bones; babies are born with about 270.
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35 Science
Deficiency of iron in the body causes which disease?
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Answer: D. Anaemia
Lack of iron lowers haemoglobin and causes anaemia.
Static GK 5
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36 Static GK
How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
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Answer: C. Every 4 years
The Summer Olympics are held once in four years.
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37 Static GK
Which is the national flower of India?
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Answer: B. Lotus
The lotus is the national flower.
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38 Static GK
Major Dhyan Chand is associated with which sport?
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Answer: B. Hockey
Dhyan Chand won three Olympic gold medals in hockey; National Sports Day is on his birthday, 29 August.
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39 Static GK
Who was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space?
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Answer: A. Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997.
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40 Static GK
Where is the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy?
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Answer: C. Hyderabad
The Academy trains Indian Police Service officers at Hyderabad.
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