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SSC GD Static GK Questions

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

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Q1.Static GKModerate

Which is the national aquatic animal of India?

  1. (A)Blue whale
  2. (B)Gharial
  3. (C)Olive ridley turtle
  4. (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.

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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

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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Q4.Static GKModerate

On which date is World Environment Day observed every year?

  1. (A)5 June
  2. (B)8 March
  3. (C)22 April
  4. (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.

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

4 questions — 4 moderate. 4 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 GD?

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.