SSC CGL Prelims GS Practice Test – 5

General Study has an important part in every exam. In STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION GRADUATE LEVEL Prelims Exam 25% of questions have been asked from the general study section. So here we are presenting 25 questions from the general study section.

Que 1. In which Governor-General’s tenure Sindh has merged?

(a) Lord Dalhousie
(b) Lord Canning
(c) Lord Ellenborough
(d) Lord Auckland

Ans. (c) Lord Ellenborough
Explanation -The tenure was Lord Ellenborough (1842-1844). Sindh was annexed to the British Empire in 1843. This annexation of Sindh was the result of the First Anglo-Afghan War.

Que 2. When did Lord Dalhousie merge Jhansi under the Doctrine of Lapse?

(a) 1853
(b) 1855
(c) 1848
(d) 1849

Ans. (a) 1853
Explanation –

Rajya	Merging year
Satara	1848
Jaitpur and Sambhal	1849
Trauma	1850
Udaipur	1852
Jhansi	1853

Que 3. When was the practice of Sati abolished by William Bentinck?

(a) 1789
(b) 1829
(c) 1835
(d) 1833

Ans. (b) 1829
Explanation – William Bentinck banned the practice of Sati in 1829 by Rule 17. Initially, this law was applicable only in Bengal Presidency. In 1830 this law was also implemented in Bombay and Madras Presidencies. Raja Ram Mohan Roy played a significant role in banning the practice of Sati.

Que 4. The subsidiary treaty is related to the period in which Governor-General?

(a) Lord Dalhousie
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Wellesley
(d) Warren Hastings

Ans. (c) Lord Wellesley
Explanation – The subsidiary treaty was used by Lord Wellesley (1798-1805). Hyderabad was the first state to accept the subsidiary treaty. The first ruler to accept the subsidiary alliance was the Nawab of Awadh.

Que 5. Which Governor General’s grave is in Ghazipur (U.P)?

(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Cornwallis
(d) Wellesley

Ans. (c) Lord Cornwallis
Explanation- The tomb of Lord Cornwallis is in Ghazipur (U.P). The term of Lord Cornwallis was from 1786 to 1793. It was Cornwallis who started the Permanent Settlement in India. Cornwallis is also called the originator of the Indian Civil Service.

Que 6. Which revolutionary’s real name was Ramchandra Pandurang?

(a) Nana Saheb
(b) Azimullah
(c) Tatya Tope
(d) Mangal Pandey

Ans. (c) Tatya Tope

Que 7. Moplah rebellion is related to which region of India?

(a) Telangana
(b) Kashmir
(c) Kerala
(d) Punjab

Ans. (c) Kerala
Explanation – The Moplah rebellion took place in Kerala in 1921. The Muslim cultivators of southern Malabar were called Moplahs. This rebellion was against the atrocities of the landlords.

Que 8. Munda movement was related to which region of India?

(a) Kerala
(b) West Bengal
(c) Bihar
(d) Maharashtra

Ans. (c) Bihar
Explanation – The leader of the Munda movement was Birsa Munda. This movement took place between 1899 and 1900. In 1895, Birsa Munda declared himself the messenger of God. This movement was against the traditional land system and the dikes of the tribals.

Que 9. Which of the following women is called the mother of the Indian revolution?

(a) Annie Besant
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama
(d) Ramabai

Ans. (c) Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama
Explanation- Madam Bhikaji Cama conducted the Indian Revolution from Europe and America. In 1907, he first hoisted the flag of Indian independence in Stuttgart, Germany. He also served as the personal secretary of Dadabhai Naoroji.

Que 10. Who was the president of the Indian National Congress in the Calcutta session of 1906?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Subhas Chandra Bose
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Ans. (c) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation- Dadabhai Naoroji was the president of the Indian National Congress Calcutta session.

Que 11. Which of the following rulers has been called by the Greek writers ‘Sandrokottos’?

(a) Samudragupta
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Chandragupta I
(d) Chandragupta II

Ans. (b) Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation – William Jones was the first scholar to identify the Sandrokottos with Chandragupta Maurya.

Que12. Who was the last ruler of the Maurya dynasty?

(a) Bindusara
(b) Jalauka
(c) Ashoka
(d) Brihadratha

Ans. (d) Brihadratha
Explanation – The last ruler of the Maurya dynasty was Brihadratha.

Que 13. Which ruler built the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque?

(a) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Qutubuddin Aibak
(d) Balban

Ans. (c) Qutubuddin Aibak
Explanation- Qutbuddin Aibak was the founder of the slave dynasty in India. He built the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. It started the construction of Qutub Minar, which was completed by Iltutmish.

Que 14. Which of the following ruler is called Napoleon of India?

(a) Chandragupta Maurya
(b) Chandragupta I
(c) Chandragupta II
(d) Samudragupta

Ans. (d) Samudragupta
Explanation – Vincent Smith in his book The early history of India has called Samudragupta Napoleon of India. Samudragupta was the greatest ruler of the Gupta dynasty.

Que 15. Who was the author of Shahnameh?

(a) Amir Khusrau
(b) Abul Fazl
(c) Alberuni
(d) Ferdowsi

Ans. (d) Ferdowsi
Explanation – The author of Shahnameh was Ferdowsi.

Que 16. Which of the following scholars was the first Muslim to study the Puranas?

(a) Barani
(b) Alberuni
(c) Utbi
(d) Badauni

Ans. (b) Alberuni
Explanation – Tehqeeq-e-Hind is a famous work of Alberuni. Alberuni came to India with Ghaznavi. He was a resident of Khwarism. He was the first Muslim to study the Puranas.

Que 17. Which article of the constitution is related to the right to life and personal liberty?

(a) Article 19
(b) Article 20
(c) Article 21
(d) Article 22

Ans. (c) 21
Explanation – Freedoms are mentioned in Articles 19 to 22 in the Indian Constitution.
                      Article 19 – Freedom of speech and expression
                      Article 20 – Protection in respect of conviction from offenses
                      Article 21 – Right to life and personal liberty
                      Article 22 – Protection from arrest and detention in certain cases

Que18. Fundamental rights are described under which part of the constitution?

(a) Part 2
(b) Part 3
(c) Part 4
(d) Part 5

Ans. (b) Part 3
Explanation – Part 3 of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights. Fundamental rights are described in Articles 12 to 35 of the Constitution.

Que 19. Which of the following committees related to the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?

(a) Administrative Reforms Commission
(b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
(c) Ashok Mehta Committee
(d) Swaran Singh Committee

Ans. (d) Swaran Singh Committee
Explanation – Fundamental duties were included based on Swaran Singh Committee. Initially, the number of Fundamental Duties was 10 but by the 86th Constitutional Amendment, in 2002, another fundamental duty was added. At present, the number of Fundamental Duties is 11.

Que 20. By which constitutional amendment the fundamental duties were included in the constitution?

(a) 36th Constitutional Amendment
(b) 61st Constitutional Amendment
(c) 42nd Constitutional Amendment
(d) 44th Constitutional Amendment

Ans.- (c) 42nd Constitutional Amendment
Explanation – Fundamental duties were included in the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment. This constitutional amendment was done in 1976. Fundamental duties have been included in Part 4A of the Constitution. Fundamental duties have been included in Article 51A.

Que 21. Which of the following is not included in the electoral college of the President of India?

(a) Elected members of the Legislative Councils of the States
(b) Elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
(c) Elected members of Rajya Sabha
(d) Elected members of Lok Sabha

Ans. (a) Elected members of the Legislative Councils of the States
Explanation – According to Article 54, the presidential electorate consists of the following people – Elected members of both houses of parliament. Elected members of state legislative assemblies. Elected Members of Delhi and Puducherry Assemblies.

Que 22. Under which article of the Constitution the President can be re-elected?

(a) Article 61
(b) Article 58
(c) Article 54
(d) Article 57

Ans. Article 57
Explanation – According to Article 57, the President can be re-elected.

Que 23. Which of the following was the first Vice President of India?

(a) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
(b) V.V Giri
(c) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(d) Dr. Zakir Hussain

Ans. (c) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Explanation – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India. His tenure was from 1952 to 1962.

Que 24. Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Governor
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Vice President

Ans. (d) Vice President
Explanation – The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Speaker of the Rajya Sabha. Their tenure is of 5 years.

Que 25. What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General?

(a) 5 years
(b) 4 years
(c) 6 years
(d) 8 years

Ans. (c) 6 years
Explanation – The tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General is 6 years and he can remain in office only till the age of 65 years. Article 148 of the Constitution deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General.