As you already know that SSC CGL dates are not so far and if you are willing to ace this exam then you need do practice.General Awareness section is an important section in this exam and it plays an important role to increase your score. So in this article we are providing you some important questions of general awareness. Do practice these question and enhance the level of your preparation.
General Awareness Questions for SSC CGL 2018 : Quiz 1
1. At which place can the best specimens of Gupta paintings be seen?
a) Narsinghgarh
b) Ellora
c) Ajanta
d) Bhimbetka
Ans. (c)
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire that was founded in 320 CE and survived until about 550 CE. The Gupta Empire covered most of Indian subcontinent. Paintings in Gupta period have been the testaments of artistic excellence that prevailed during the ancient era (320 CE-550 CE). These paintings are to be found in the Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh and Bedsa Caves and the Ajanta caves in Maharashtra.
2. Which is the most ancient language of our country?
a) Hindi
b) Pali
c) Sanskrit
d) Urdu
Ans. (c)
The Sanskrit language is a parent language that is at the foundation of many modern languages of India and the one that promoted Indian thought to other distant countries. Sanskrit language, an Old Indo-Aryan language in which the most ancient documents are the Vedas, composed in what is called Vedic Sanskrit.
3. River Narmada originates from which place?
a) Amarkantak
b) Himalayans
c) Brahamagiri
d) Baralacha pass
Ans. (a)
Narmada river originates from Amarkantak Hills. It rises from the Maikal ranges at the height of 1057 meter above the sea level. Amarkantak is located in the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh in India.
4. Which of the following article deals with the appointment of Prime Minster of India?
a) Article 356
b) Article 32
c) Article 75
d) Article 348
Ans. (c)
The union cabinet headed by the prime minister is appointed by the President of India to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. Union cabinet is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha as per article 75(3) of the Constitution of India.
5. Which state of India is the leading producer of tea?
a) Gujarat
b) West Bengal
c) Sikkim
d) Assam
Ans. (d)
India is one of the largest tea producing countries in the world holds 2nd rank after China. Assam is the largest producer of tea in India. Approximately 52% of the total tea produced in India comes from the state of Assam
6. What is the full form of CRR?
a) Cash Return Ratio
b) Cash Reserve Ratio
c) Cash Revenue Ratio
d) Cash Return Reserve
Ans. (b)
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is a specified minimum fraction of the total deposits of customers, which commercial banks have to hold as reserves either in cash or as deposits with the central bank. CRR is set according to the guidelines of the central bank of a country.
7. How many canine teeth are there in adult human?
a) 2
b) 8
c) 6
d) 4
Ans. (d)
A human being is has 32 teeths. Humans have four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. There are 8 Incisors, 4 Canines, 8 Premolars.
8. The force of attraction between an electron revolving around the nucleus and the nucleus is a _______force?
a) Mechanical
b) Electric
c) Magnetic
d) Gravitational
Ans. (b)
The force of attraction between an electron revolving around the nucleus and the nucleus is a electric force. As the nucleus is positively charged and surrounding is negatively charged, so as a resultant, they attract each other. As the nucleus is small, the force is very strong.
9. What is the mass of one mole of a substance in grams called?
a) Nuclear Mass
b) Atomic Mass
c) Molar Mass
d) Molecular Mass
Ans. (c)
The mass in grams of 1 mole of a substance is called the molar mass of the substance.
10. ‘Khullam Khulla’ is an autobiography of which famous actor?
a) Shatrughan Sinha
b) Mithun Chakraborty
c) Jeetendra
d) Rishi Kapoor
Ans. (d)
Rishi Kapoor (born 4 September 1952) is an Indian actor, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. He received the National Film Award for his debut role as a child artist in his father Raj Kapoor’s 1970 film Mera Naam Joker (1970). Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored Book by Meena Iyer and Rishi Kapoor.
