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Exam: SSC CGL Subject: General Awareness

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is commonly used in plant genetic engineering because it:

Produces high-quality proteins Can transfer foreign DNA into plant cells Breaks down complex sugars Acts as a natural pesticide
Q2. What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time?

Climate Weather Atmosphere Temperature
Q3. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was repealed by which Viceroy?

Lord Lytton Lord Ripon Lord Dufferin Lord Lansdowne
Q4. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Dr. Homi J. Bhabha Sir C.V. Raman
Q5. The 'Chhath Puja', a festival dedicated to the Sun God, is predominantly celebrated in which region of India?

South India North-East India Eastern India (especially Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh) Western India
Q6. Which state is known for the 'Gond' tribal art form that often depicts flora and fauna?

Madhya Pradesh Karnataka Tamil Nadu Gujarat
Q7. Which newspaper, associated with Mahatma Gandhi, played a crucial role in disseminating information about the Champaran struggle to the wider Indian public?

The Tribune The Bengalee Young India The Bombay Chronicle
Q8. Which of the following is an example of a normative economic statement?

Inflation is harmful to the economy Government should increase spending on healthcare Unemployment rate is 5% GDP grew by 3% last year
Q9. The Economic Survey analyses the impact of 'demographic dividend' on the Indian economy. This refers to:

A declining population with an aging workforce. A large proportion of the working-age population relative to dependents. Increased birth rates leading to a higher dependency ratio. A shrinking labor force due to outward migration.
Q10. Which postulate of quantum mechanics states that physical observables are represented by Hermitian operators?

The state of a quantum system is represented by a wave function. The possible results of a measurement of an observable are the eigenvalues of the corresponding operator. Physical observables are represented by Hermitian operators. The time evolution of a quantum system is governed by the Schrödinger equation.
Q11. Which movement sought to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?

Civil Rights Movement Tea Party Movement Alt-Right Movement Black Lives Matter Movement
Q12. Which mission was the first to successfully land on Mars and transmit images from the surface?

Viking 1 Viking 2 Mars 3 Sojourner
Q13. The magnetic dipole moment of a current loop is proportional to:

Current and area Current and circumference Voltage and area Resistance and current
Q14. Which dance form is known for its use of intricate hand movements and facial expressions?

Bharatanatyam Kathakali Kuchipudi Odissi
Q15. Which security principle emphasizes the need for users to be granted only the minimum privileges necessary to perform their duties?

Defense in Depth Least Privilege Separation of Duties Security through Obscurity
Q16. In the context of economic growth strategies, diversification of the economy means:

Increasing reliance on a single primary commodity Expanding the range of goods and services produced and exported Focusing solely on domestic consumption Reducing investment in human capital
Q17. Which of the following is a key objective of the World Bank's latest engagement with countries heavily reliant on fossil fuel exports?

To promote greater reliance on fossil fuel extraction To support economic diversification and transition to cleaner energy To discourage foreign investment in the energy sector To mandate immediate cessation of fossil fuel production
Q18. Which country has won the most men's singles titles at Wimbledon?

United States Switzerland Australia Great Britain
Q19. The rate at which water moves through a porous medium is described by:

Porosity Specific yield Permeability Evaporation rate
Q20. What is the main source of livelihood for a large percentage of the Indian population?

Services Industry Agriculture Construction

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