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Exam: SSC CGL Subject: General Awareness Topic: Static GK

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which is the first hydroelectric power station in India?

Shivasamudram Falls Srisailam Dam Hirakud Dam Bhakra Dam
Q2. Vikram Sarabhai is widely recognized as the 'Father of India's Space Programme'. He was instrumental in establishing which of the following institutions?

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Q3. The theory of 'Swadeshi' and the boycott of foreign goods were central tenets of the activism of which Indian leader during the early 20th century?

Bal Gangadhar Tilak Gopal Krishna Gokhale Lala Lajpat Rai Bipin Chandra Pal
Q4. The 'Brahmaputra' river originates from:

Mansarovar Lake Gangotri Glacier Amritsar Glacier Sikkim Himalayas
Q5. Which of the following censuses was the first to be conducted after India's independence?

1941 Census 1951 Census 1961 Census 1971 Census
Q6. Which dance form is characterized by fast footwork and spins?

Kathak Kuchipudi Manipuri Mohiniyattam
Q7. Who designed the Lotus Temple in Delhi?

Le Corbusier Frank Lloyd Wright Zaha Hadid Fariborz Sahba
Q8. The 'Hojagiri' folk dance and music is a prominent tradition of which northeastern state?

Meghalaya Tripura Manipur Nagaland
Q9. Which of these is NOT a typical sector of operation for Indian NGOs?

Healthcare Education Entertainment Women's empowerment
Q10. Which of the following is a feature of a 'regressive tax' system?

The tax rate increases with income The tax burden falls disproportionately on the rich The tax burden falls disproportionately on the poor Tax is levied on essential goods
Q11. Which PSU is known for its significant contribution to India's oil exploration and production sector?

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Q12. The 'Total Fertility Rate' (TFR) for a region is a metric that represents:

The average number of children born to a woman in her lifetime The number of births per 1,000 population in a year The ratio of female births to male births The average number of children per household
Q13. Which of the following is a discretionary power of the Central Government concerning income tax rates under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

Fixing the surcharge rate without any parliamentary approval. Imposing a surcharge on income tax payable by companies. Waiving income tax for individuals earning below a certain threshold. Prescribing depreciation rates for all asset classes.
Q14. The 'Golden Jubilee' of the Indian Constitution was celebrated in which year?

1997 1999 2000 2001
Q15. The 'Open Market Operations' conducted by the RBI involve:

Buying and selling of government securities. Changing the Cash Reserve Ratio. Changing the Statutory Liquidity Ratio. Issuing new currency notes.
Q16. What is the term used for a sudden and significant decline in the stock market?

Bull market Bear market Crash Correction
Q17. Which report focuses on the status of women and children in India?

National Rural Health Mission Report National Family Health Survey Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Report Digital India Report
Q18. Which percussion instrument is traditionally used in the Kathak dance form?

Mridangam Tabla Pakhawaj Dholak
Q19. Who is the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title in singles?

Sania Mirza Leander Paes Mahesh Bhupathi Rohan Bopanna
Q20. The 'INS Karanj' is a:

Destroyer Corvette Scorpene-class submarine Frigate

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