SSC MTS GA Questions
25 questions on General Awareness for SSC MTS. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability?
- (A)Article 19
- (B)Article 14
- (C)Article 17
- (D)Article 21
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Correct answer: (C) Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form; it is part of the Right to Equality (Articles 14–18). Hence, 'Article 17' is the correct answer among the given options.
Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with Fundamental Rights?
- (A)Part IV
- (B)Part III
- (C)Part II
- (D)Part V
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Correct answer: (B) Part III
Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Constitution; Part IV contains the Directive Principles. Hence, 'Part III' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
- (A)The President of India
- (B)The Law Minister
- (C)The Parliament
- (D)The Prime Minister of India
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Correct answer: (A) The President of India
Under Article 124 of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of India and other Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President. Hence, 'The President of India' is the correct answer among the given options.
In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
- (A)1757
- (B)1761
- (C)1764
- (D)1857
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Correct answer: (A) 1757
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the East India Company under Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. Hence, '1757' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who is credited with founding the Indian National Congress in 1885?
- (A)A. O. Hume
- (B)Surendranath Banerjee
- (C)Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- (D)Dadabhai Naoroji
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Correct answer: (A) A. O. Hume
Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, founded the Indian National Congress in 1885; W. C. Bonnerjee was its first president. Hence, 'A. O. Hume' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who started the construction of the Qutub Minar in Delhi?
- (A)Iltutmish
- (B)Ghiyasuddin Balban
- (C)Alauddin Khalji
- (D)Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Correct answer: (D) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak began the construction of the Qutub Minar around 1199, and it was completed by his successor Iltutmish. Hence, 'Qutb-ud-din Aibak' is the correct answer among the given options.
The Dandi March of 1930 is associated with which movement?
- (A)Non-Cooperation Movement
- (B)Civil Disobedience Movement
- (C)Khilafat Movement
- (D)Quit India Movement
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Correct answer: (B) Civil Disobedience Movement
The Dandi March (Salt March) of 1930 marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. Hence, 'Civil Disobedience Movement' is the correct answer among the given options.
Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
- (A)9
- (B)8
- (C)6
- (D)7
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Correct answer: (B) 8
The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. Hence, '8' is the correct answer among the given options.
Which is the largest state of India by area?
- (A)Uttar Pradesh
- (B)Madhya Pradesh
- (C)Rajasthan
- (D)Maharashtra
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Correct answer: (C) Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area, covering about 3.42 lakh square kilometres; Uttar Pradesh is the largest by population. Hence, 'Rajasthan' is the correct answer among the given options.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- (A)Venus
- (B)Jupiter
- (C)Mars
- (D)Mercury
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Correct answer: (C) Mars
Mars is called the Red Planet because iron oxide (rust) on its surface gives it a reddish appearance. Hence, 'Mars' is the correct answer among the given options.
Which is the largest ocean in the world?
- (A)Atlantic Ocean
- (B)Indian Ocean
- (C)Pacific Ocean
- (D)Arctic Ocean
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Correct answer: (C) Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, covering roughly one-third of the Earth's surface. Hence, 'Pacific Ocean' is the correct answer among the given options.
Chilika Lake is located in which Indian state?
- (A)Andhra Pradesh
- (B)Odisha
- (C)Kerala
- (D)West Bengal
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Correct answer: (B) Odisha
Chilika Lake, the largest brackish-water lagoon in India, lies on the east coast in the state of Odisha. Hence, 'Odisha' is the correct answer among the given options.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on which river?
- (A)Tapi
- (B)Krishna
- (C)Godavari
- (D)Narmada
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Correct answer: (D) Narmada
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the Narmada river near Kevadia in Gujarat. Hence, 'Narmada' is the correct answer among the given options.
In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?
- (A)1921
- (B)1947
- (C)1949
- (D)1935
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Correct answer: (D) 1935
The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934, and was nationalised in 1949. Hence, '1935' is the correct answer among the given options.
Which vitamin is synthesised in the human body on exposure to sunlight?
- (A)Vitamin A
- (B)Vitamin K
- (C)Vitamin C
- (D)Vitamin D
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Correct answer: (D) Vitamin D
The skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet rays in sunlight; its deficiency causes rickets in children. Hence, 'Vitamin D' is the correct answer among the given options.
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