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SSC CHSL Static GK Questions

6 questions on Static GK for SSC CHSL. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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Q1.Static GKModerate

Kathakali is a classical dance form of which Indian state?

  1. (A)Kerala
  2. (B)Manipur
  3. (C)Tamil Nadu
  4. (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.

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Q2.Static GKModerate

Who wrote the national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana'?

  1. (A)Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  2. (B)Sarojini Naidu
  3. (C)Rabindranath Tagore
  4. (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.

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Q3.Static GKModerate

The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state?

  1. (A)Karnataka
  2. (B)Madhya Pradesh
  3. (C)Tamil Nadu
  4. (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.

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Q4.Static GKModerate

How many players of a team are on the court during a kabaddi match?

  1. (A)5
  2. (B)7
  3. (C)11
  4. (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.

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Q5.Static GKModerate

Who was the first woman of Indian origin to travel to space?

  1. (A)Sirisha Bandla
  2. (B)Kalpana Chawla
  3. (C)Sunita Williams
  4. (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.

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Q6.Static GKModerate

Bihu is a major festival of which Indian state?

  1. (A)Assam
  2. (B)Punjab
  3. (C)Odisha
  4. (D)West Bengal
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Correct answer: (A) Assam

Bihu is the main festival of Assam; Rongali or Bohag Bihu in April marks the Assamese New Year. Hence, 'Assam' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Frequently asked questions

How many SSC CHSL Static GK questions can I practise here?

6 questions — 6 moderate. 6 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 CHSL?

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.