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SSC CGL Prelims GS Practice Test-10

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Here we are presenting a set of 25 important questions in the General study section. It may help that candidate, who is preparing for the SSC CGL exams. This exam has a major part of the General study section.
 

Que 1. The equator does not pass through which of the following countries of the continent of South America?

(a) Chile
(b) Ecuador
(c) Colombia
(d) Brazil

Ans. (a) Chile
Explanation – The equator passes through three countries of the continent of South America – Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil.

Que 2. Through which of the following African continent the equator does not pass?

(a) Angola
(b) Somalia
(c) Kenya
(d) Uganda

Ans. (a) Angola
Explanation – The equator passes through the countries of Gabon, Congo, Zaire, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia of the continent of Africa. Angola is not included in the above countries.

Que 3. The capital of which of the following countries is located on the equator?

(a) Gabon
(b) Kenya
(c) Sao Tome Principe
(d) Somalia

Ans.(c) Sao Tome Principe
Explanation РSo Tom̩, the capital of So Tom̩ Principe, is located on the equator.

Que 4. The capital of which of the following countries is located south of the equator?

(a) Uganda
(b) Somalia
(c) Gabon
(d) Kenya

Ans. (d) Kenya
Explanation – In the above countries, only Kenya’s capital Nairobi is located south of the equator.

Que 5. Through which of the following countries does the Tropic of Capricorn not pass?

(a) Brazil
(b) Argentina
(c) Paraguay
(d) Uruguay

Ans. (d) Uruguay
Explanation – Tropic of Capricorn passes through Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile of the South America continent. The Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through Uruguay.

Que 6. In which country is the Kilauea Volcano located?

(a) Japan
(b) The Philippines
(c) The Hawaiian Islands
(d) Italy

Ans. (c) the Hawaiian Islands
Explanation – Kilauea Volcano is located in the Hawaiian Islands, United States. It is currently the most active volcano in the world.

Que 7. In which ocean region is the “Ring of Fire” located?

(a) The Pacific Ocean
(b) The Indian Ocean
(c) The Atlantic Ocean
(d) The Arctic Ocean

Ans. (a) The Pacific Ocean
Explanation – The “Ring of Fire” is located in the Pacific Ocean region. The Ring of Fire region is related to earthquakes and volcanic activities. 90% of the world’s earthquakes and volcanoes occur in this region.

Que 8. Which of the following continents has the largest percentage of plains in its total area?

(a) Europe
(b) South America
(c) Asia
(d) North America

Ans. (a) Europe
Explanation – The percentage of plains in the continent of Europe is more than all other continents in its entire area.

Que 9. Which of the following continent has the highest mean height?

(a) Antarctica
(b) North America
(c) Africa
(d) Asia

Ans. (a) Antarctica
Explanation – The decreasing order of mean height of continents is as follows –
Antarctica > North and Central America > Africa > South America > Asia > Europe > Australia

Que 10. Aconcagua is the highest peak of which of the following mountain ranges?

(a) Himalayas
(b) Andes
(c) Rocky
(d) Alps

Ans. (b) Andes
Explanation – The highest peak of the Andes mountain range is Aconcagua. It is located in the Argentine country of South America continent.

Que 11. Which of the following mountains is an example of a volcanic mountain?

(a) Alps
(b) Vosges
(c) Vindhya
(d) Fujiyama

Ans. (d) Fujiyama
Explanation – Fujiyama is an example of a volcanic mountain. It is located on the island of Honshu, Japan. It is the highest mountain peak in Japan.

Que 12. Which of the following mountains is the highest mountain peak in Europe?

(a) Kosciuszko
(b) McKinley
(c) Elbrus
(d) Kilimanjaro

Ans. (c) Elbrus
Explanation – Elbrus is the highest mountain peak in Europe. This mountain peak is located in the Caucasus region.

Que 13. Which of the mountains is located in Italy?

(a) Alleghany
(b) Cantabrian
(c) Appalachian
(d) Apennine

Ans. (d) Apennine
Explanation – Located in the Apennine Italy. It is spread over the whole of Italy. Its highest peak is Mount Kono.

Que 14. In which country is “Death Valley” located?

(a) Jordan
(b) The United States of America
(c) Indonesia
(d) Australia

Ans. (b)The United States of America
Explanation – “Death Valley” is located in the state of California, United States of America. This is an example of a Rift Valley. This valley is famous for its aridity in the world. It has recently been declared the driest place in the world.

Que 15. In which country is the “Dasht-e Lut” desert located?

(a) Iraq
(b) Iran
(c) China
(d) Kazakhstan

Ans. (b) Iran
Explanation – The “Dasht-e Lut” desert is located in Iran. It is the hottest desert in the world. The Data-e-Kabir desert is also located in Iran.

Que 16. The rulers of which of the following dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate for the longest time?

(a) Sayyid dynasty
(b) Lodi dynasty
(c) Tughlaq dynasty
(d) Khilji dynasty

Ans.(c) Tughlaq dynasty
Explanation – The rulers of the Tughlaq dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate for the longest time. The rulers of the Tughlaq dynasty ruled for 94 years from 1320 to 1414 AD. The founder of this dynasty was Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.

Que 17. Which traveller has given a detailed description of the postal system during the Sultanate period?

(a) Ibn Battuta
(b) Amir Khusrow
(c) Nuniz
(d) Ziauddin Barani

Ans. (a) Ibn Battuta
Explanation- Ibn Battuta has given a detailed description of the postal system during the Sultanate period. Ibn Battuta came to the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. He has described his journey in a book called Rehal.

Que 18. Which one of the following Vijayanagara rulers sent his ambassador to China?

(a) Krishnadevaraya
(b) Devaraya I
(c) Devaraya II
(d) Bukka I

Ans. (d) Bukka I
Explanation – Bukka I sent his ambassador to China. He was the ruler of the Sangam dynasty. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 AD.

Que 19. The coin named Shashgani was made of which metal during the Sultanate period?

(a) Gold
(b) Silver
(c) Copper
(d) Zinc

Ans. (b) Silver
Explanation – In the Sultanate period, a coin named Shashgani was made of silver metal.

Que 20. Who was the author of “Tabaqat-i-Akbari”?

(a) Amir Khusrow
(b) Ziauddin Barani
(c) Ibn Battuta
(d) Nizamuddin Ahmad

Ans. (d) Nizamuddin Ahmad
Explanation – “Tabaqat-i-Akbari” was composed by Nizamuddin Ahmad.

Que 21. Who wrote “Mattavilasa Prahasana”?

(a) Maladhar Basu
(b) Someshwara
(c) Mahendravarman
(d) Krishnadevaraya

Ans. (c) Mahendravarman
Explanation – “Mattavilasa Prahasana” was composed by Mahendravarman.

Que 22. Who among the following said that “the purest form of Hinduism is contained in the Upanishads”.

(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(d) Swami Vivekananda

Ans. (B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation – Raja Ram Mohan Roy said that “the purest form of Hinduism is contained in the Upanishads.” Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj.

Que 23. In which of the following year did the Deoband movement start?

(a) 1880
(b) 1845
(c) 1866
(d) 1885

Ans.(c) 1866
Explanation – Deoband movement was started by Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi in 1866 AD from Deoband of Uttar Pradesh (United Provinces).

Que 24. Who among the following was the founder of “The Indian Association”?

(a) Grandfather Nairobi
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(c) Surendranath Banerjee
(d) Bipin Chandra Pal

Ans. (c) Surendranath Banerjee
Explanation – The Indian Association was founded in Calcutta in 1876 AD by Surendranath Banerjee in collaboration with Ananda Mohan Bose. It was the most important institution among the then political institutions.

Que 25. Who was the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress?

(a) Kadambini Bose
(B Nalini Sen Gupta
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(D Sucheta Kriplani

Ans. (c) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation – Sarojini Naidu became the first Indian woman president of the Indian National Congress in the session of the Indian National Congress in 1925. She became a confidant and loyal ally of Gandhiji in the freedom struggle.



Last Updated : 18 Apr, 2023
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