Common GK Questions and Answers for SSC Exam
What is the molten rock below the earth's surface called?
(A) Basalt
(B) Lecolith
(C) Lava
(D) Magma
Correct Answer : D
Magnesium is a constituent metal of which of the following?
(A) Leaf green molecule (chlorophyll)
(B) D.N. A.
(C) Mitochondria
(D) Ribosome
Correct Answer : A
Which of the following components is used as an amplifying device?
(A) Transformer
(B) Diode
(C) Capacitor
(D) Transistor
Correct Answer : D
______ is an agreement between two parties to a communication that specifies how the communication is to be carried out.
(A) Path
(B) S.L.A
(C) Bond
(D) Protocol
Correct Answer : D
Which is the gas used in the preparation of bleaching powder?
(A) Oxygen
(B) Hydrogen
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Chlorine
Correct Answer : D
Pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar have to cross which pass to enter Tibet?
(A) Khardungla
(B) Rohtang
(C) Lipu writing
(D) Nathula
Correct Answer : D
Where is the 'Panjshir Valley' located?
(A) Lebanon
(B) Afghanistan
(C) Jammu and Kashmir, India
(D) Syria
Correct Answer : B
Duncan Passage is situated between which of the following?
(A) South and Little Andaman
(B) North and South Andaman
(C) North and Middle Andaman
(D) Andaman and Nicobar
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is located between South Andaman and Little Andaman. It is about 48 km wide. It separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the North and Little Andaman to the South.
Which is the first 'solar city' of India?
(A) Anandpur Saheb
(B) Mumbai
(C) Bangalore
(D) Delhi
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Sanchi, the historic home of the Stupa, has become India's first 'solar city'. The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 14,324 tonnes annually and currently includes a 3 MW solar plant that caters to the city's energy needs. A 5 MW plant for agricultural requirements is also under construction.
Which of the following is the mountain range which is the oldest in India?
(A) Himalayas
(B) Vindhyachal
(C) Aravalli
(D) Sahyadri
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Aravali is the oldest mountain range in the geographical structure of India which is about 870 million years old.
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