General Knowledge Questions for SSC Exam
Who was the last Mughal emperor?
(A) Babur
(B) Noor Jehan
(C) Akbar
(D) Bahadur Shah II
Correct Answer : D
Mariana Trench is found in
(A) Atlantic Ocean
(B) Pacific Ocean
(C) Indian Ocean
(D) Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench, in the Pacific Ocean, is the deepest location on Earth. According to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the United States has jurisdiction over the trench and its resources. Scientists use a variety of technologies to overcome the challenges of deep-sea exploration and explore the Trench.
The Bhilai Steel Plant has been established with the assistance of
(A) U.K.
(B) U.S.A
(C) Russia
(D) Germany
Correct Answer : C
What is the chief source of political power in India?
(A) The people
(B) The Constitution
(C) The Parliament
(D) The Parliament and State Legislatures
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In any democracy, the people are the source of every type of political power. This is a fundamental principle of democracy. In such a system of governance, people rule themselves through the institutions of Swaraj. In a proper democratic government, due respect is given to diverse groups and opinions of the society.
How many seats are reserved for representatives of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha?
(A) 39
(B) 85
(C) 109
(D) 131
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
131 seats are reserved for representatives of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha. Some seats are reserved in Lok Sabha for the members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. As per the order issued by the Delimitation Commission in 2008, 412 are general, 84 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes, and 47 seats for the Scheduled Tribes. Hence option 3 is correct. Earlier it was 79 and 41 for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively.
Who was the founder of the Ghadar Party?
(A) Basant Kumar Biswas
(B) Sohan Singh Bhakna
(C) Ram Prasad Bismil
(D) Bhagat Singh
Correct Answer : B
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