SSC CGL Static GK Questions
9 questions on Static GK for SSC CGL. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Static GK questions with solutions
Which is the national aquatic animal of India?
- (A)Blue whale
- (B)Gharial
- (C)Olive ridley turtle
- (D)Ganges river dolphin
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Correct answer: (D) Ganges river dolphin
The Ganges river dolphin was declared the national aquatic animal of India in 2009. Hence, 'Ganges river dolphin' is the correct answer among the given options.
Where is the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
- (A)Hyderabad
- (B)Thiruvananthapuram
- (C)Bengaluru
- (D)Sriharikota
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Correct answer: (C) Bengaluru
ISRO, founded in 1969, has its headquarters in Bengaluru; its main launch centre is at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Hence, 'Bengaluru' is the correct answer among the given options.
Kathakali is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
- (A)Kerala
- (B)Manipur
- (C)Tamil Nadu
- (D)Odisha
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Correct answer: (A) Kerala
Kathakali is a classical dance-drama of Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes and face make-up. Hence, 'Kerala' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who wrote the national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana'?
- (A)Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
- (B)Sarojini Naidu
- (C)Rabindranath Tagore
- (D)Muhammad Iqbal
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Correct answer: (C) Rabindranath Tagore
'Jana Gana Mana' was written by Rabindranath Tagore; the national song 'Vande Mataram' was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Hence, 'Rabindranath Tagore' is the correct answer among the given options.
The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state?
- (A)Karnataka
- (B)Madhya Pradesh
- (C)Tamil Nadu
- (D)Odisha
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Correct answer: (D) Odisha
The Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hence, 'Odisha' is the correct answer among the given options.
How many players of a team are on the court during a kabaddi match?
- (A)5
- (B)7
- (C)11
- (D)9
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Correct answer: (B) 7
A kabaddi team has twelve players in total, of whom seven are on the court at a time. Hence, '7' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who was the first woman of Indian origin to travel to space?
- (A)Sirisha Bandla
- (B)Kalpana Chawla
- (C)Sunita Williams
- (D)Tessy Thomas
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Correct answer: (B) Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997, becoming the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. Hence, 'Kalpana Chawla' is the correct answer among the given options.
On which date is World Environment Day observed every year?
- (A)5 June
- (B)8 March
- (C)22 April
- (D)16 September
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Correct answer: (A) 5 June
World Environment Day is observed on 5 June every year; 22 April is Earth Day and 16 September is World Ozone Day. Hence, '5 June' is the correct answer among the given options.
Which is the highest civilian award of India?
- (A)Padma Vibhushan
- (B)Param Vir Chakra
- (C)Padma Bhushan
- (D)Bharat Ratna
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Correct answer: (D) Bharat Ratna
The Bharat Ratna, instituted in 1954, is the highest civilian award of India; the Param Vir Chakra is the highest military decoration. Hence, 'Bharat Ratna' is the correct answer among the given options.
Frequently asked questions
How many SSC CGL Static GK questions can I practise here?
9 questions — 9 moderate. 9 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.
How should I practise Static GK for SSC CGL?
Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.