Here we have given 25 important questions in the General Study section. It may help in the STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION GRADUATE LEVEL Exam’s general study section. It may also help all SSC exams related to the General Study section.
Que 1. Where was the site of the Indus civilization situated on the banks of the river?
(a) Ravi
(b) Ghaggar
(c) Bhogavo
(d) Sutlej
Ans. (c) Bhogavo
Explanation-Lothal is situated on the bank of the Bhogavo river in the Indus valley civilization.
Que 2. Which of the following Harappan city was divided into three parts?
(a) Mohenjodaro
(b) Harappa
(c) Lothal
(d) Dholavira
Ans. (d) Dholavira
Explanation – Dholavira was a major city of the Harappan civilization. It was divided into three parts.
Que 3. Most of the mantras in Rigveda are dedicated to which deity?
(a) Vishnu
(b) Shiva
(c) Agni
(d) Indra
Ans. (d) Indra
Explanation – Rigveda is the oldest Veda. Indra was the most popular deity in the Rigvedic period. In Rigveda, the maximum number of 250 mantras is dedicated to Indra. The Rigveda begins with the praise of the god of fire.
Que 4. Where is Ashoka Ram Vihar located?
(a) Vaishali
(b) Kaushambi
(c) Pataliputra
(d) Rajgriha
Ans. (a) Vaishali
Explanation – Ashoka Ram Vihar is located in Vaishali. Pataliputra was founded by Udayin. The third Buddhist council was organized at Pataliputra during the reign of Emperor Ashoka.
Que 5. Who was the author of the book Indica?
(a) Kautilya
(b) Strabo
(c) Pliny
(d) Megasthenes
Ans. (d) Megasthenes
Explanation – Indica is a major source of knowledge about the Maurya dynasty. Megasthenes came to India in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador. Megasthenes was sent by Seleucus Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
Que 6. Who was the author of the book Silappathikaram?
(a) Tolkappiyar
(b) Thiruvalluvar
(c) Ilango Adigal
(d) Nakkirar
Ans. (c) Ilango Adigal
Explanation- Silappathikaram is a major text of Tamil literature. It was composed by Ilango Adigal. Its theme is based on a love story.
Que 7. Who composed Karpoormanjari?
(a) Bharavi
(b) Panini
(c) Rajasekhara
(d) Kalidas
Ans. (c) Rajasekhara
Explanation –
Book |
Writer |
Rajatarangini |
Kalhana |
Nagananda |
Harsha |
Kamasutra |
Vatsyayana |
Kiratarjuniyam |
Bhairavi |
Kadambari |
Banabhatta |
Que 8. Who founded the Jaunpur Sultanate?
(a) Hussain Shah Sharqi
(b) Muhammad Shah Sharqi
(c) Ibrahim Shah
(d) Malik Sarwar
Ans. (d) Malik Sarvar
Explanation – In 1394, Malik Sarwar established the Sharqi kingdom in Jaunpur. Jaunpur is also known as Siraj-e-Hind of India. Bahlol Lodi conquered Jaunpur and included it in the Delhi Sultanate.
Que 9. Who is related to Advaita?
(a) Ramanujacharya
(b) Shankaracharya
(c) Madhvacharya
(d) Ballabhacharya
Ans. (b) Shankaracharya
Explanation –
Sect |
Founder |
Advaita |
Shankaracharya |
Vishishtadvaita |
Ramanujacharya |
Dualism |
Madhvacharya |
Dvaitadvaita |
Nimbarkacharya |
Que 10. Who was the mentor of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti?
(a) Abdul Qadir Jilani
(b) Shah Wali Ullah
(c) Khwaja Usman Harwani
(d) Mir Dard
Ans.(c) Khwaja Usman Harwani
Explanation – Moinuddin Chishti was the founder of the Chishti silsila in India. Moinuddin Chishti established his Khanqah in Ajmer.
Que 11. Which of the following river flows between two mountain ranges?
(a) Brahmaputra
(b) Narmada
(c) Mahi
(d) Sabarmati
Ans. (b) Narmada
Explanation – Narmada river flows between Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges. It flows in the west direction. This flows through the fault valley. This river does not form a delta at its mouth.
Que 12. Which of the following river does not flow towards the west?
(a) Tapti
(b) Mahi
(c) Narmada
(d) Rapti
Ans. (d) Rapti
Explanation – All three rivers Narmada, Tapti and Mahi flow towards the west. Rapti flows from North-West to South-East. Rapti is a tributary of Ghaghara.
Que 13. Rachna Doab is situated between which two rivers?
(a) Ravi and Chenab
(b) Chenab and Jhelum
(c) Ravi and Vyas
(d) Vyas and Sutlej
Ans.(a) Ravi and Chenab
Explanation –
Doab |
Rivers |
Rachna Doab |
Ravi and Chenab |
Bari Doab |
Ravi and Vyas |
Best Doab |
Vyas and Sutlej |
Chaj Doab |
Chenab and Jhelum |
Que 14. Khari river is a tributary of which river?
(a) Narmada
(b) Godavari
(c) Chambal
(d) Damodar
Ans. (c) Chambal
Explanation – Khari River is a tributary of Chambal. Chambal is a tributary of Yamuna. The Yamuna is a tributary of the Ganges.
All these rivers are part of the Bay of Bengal drainage system.
Que 15. Which soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
(a) red soil
(b) alluvial soil
(c) laterite soil
(d) Regur soil
Ans. (d) Regur soil
Explanation – Regur soil is also called black soil. Regur soil is formed due to weathering of basalt lava. This soil is found in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka etc.
Que 16. Which state has the largest area of ​​saline soil in India?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
Ans. (a) Gujarat
Explanation – The largest area of ​​saline soil in India is found in the state of Gujarat. States in decreasing order of saline soils according to the area. Gujarat > Haryana > Uttar Pradesh
Que 17. Which state of India has the most alkaline soils in terms of area?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
Ans. (b) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation – The most alkaline soils are found in India in terms of area in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Que 18. Which of the following planet has no satellite?
(a) Mars
(b) Venus
(c) Jupiter
(d) Uranus
Ans. (b) Venus
Explanation – Mercury and Venus are those planets who has 0 satellites.
Que 19. Which among the following volcanos known as “the lighthouse of the Mediterranean Sea”?
(a) Barren Island
(b) Fujiyama
(c) Stromboli
(d) Mona Loa
Ans. (c) Stromboli
Explanation – Stromboli Volcano is located on the island of Lipari in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a waking volcano. Due to the igniting of gases from this volcano throughout the year, the light remains.
Que 20. In which country is the Drakensberg mountain located?
(a) Spain
(b) Canada
(c) South Africa
(d) Botswana
Ans. (c) South Africa
Explanation –
Mountain |
Country |
Drakensberg |
South Africa |
Alps |
Europe |
Black Forest |
Germany |
Allegheny |
U S A |
Elbrus |
Iran |
McKenzie |
Canada |
Cantabrian |
Spain |
Que 21. In which country is the Great Basin located?
(a) Turkey
(b) Egypt
(c) Australia
(d) the USA
Ans. (d) USA
Explanation- The Great Basin is a watershed located in the vast Great Basin Desert in the United States of America.
Que 22. In which country is the Great Artisan Basin located?
(a) Canada
(b) Egypt
(c) Peru
(d) Australia
Ans. (d) Australia
Explanation – Located in the Great Artisan Basin, Australia. It is situated between the Great Dividing Range and the intermediate highlands. It is one of the largest underground water basins in the world.
Que 23. When was the first Lokpal Bill introduced in Parliament?
(a) 1968
(b) 1972
(c) 1955
(d) 1964
Ans. (a) 1968
Explanation – Duration of Fourth Lok Sabha In 1968, the first Lokpal Bill was introduced in Parliament. This bill was passed in 1969.
Que 24. Which institution suggested the establishment of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India?
(a) Administrative Reforms Commission
(b) Sarkaria Commission
(c) Law Commission
(d) Thakkar Commission
Ans. (a) Administrative Reforms Commission
Explanation – The first Administrative Reforms Commission was constituted in 1966 under the chairmanship of Morarji Desai.
The establishment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas was first suggested by this commission. The institution of Lokpal was formed in March 2019. Pinaki Chandra Ghose was the first Lokpal of India
Que 25. When was the National Development Council established?
(a) 1950
(b) 1955
(c) 1952
(d) 1962
Ans. (c) 1952
Explanation – The National Development Council was constituted on 6th August 1952. The Prime Minister of India is the chairman of the National Development Council. The work of the National Development Council is related to the approval of five-year planning.
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09 Feb, 2023
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