SSC General Awareness Questions and Answers
Which of the following country has removed the ban imposed on tourists from India coming into the country by their vehicles?
(A) Bhutan
(B) China
(C) Bangladesh
(D) Pakistan
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Bhutan on September 23, 2022 The quarantine process has been lifted for tourism, but now most tourists will have to pay US$200 per day as Sustainable Development Fee.
Which of the following countries are connected by 'Palk Strait'?
(A) India and Sri Lanka
(B) North Korea and South Korea
(C) Pakistan and China
(D) Britain and France
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Palk Strait is a strait between the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
2. This strait connects the Bay of Bengal to the Palk Bay in the north-east and then to the Gulf of Mannar in the south-west.
3. The strait that separates India and Sri Lanka is the Palak Strait.
When is "World No Tobacco Day" celebrated every year?
(A) 20 May
(B) 31 May
(C) 25 May
(D) 30 May
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
World No Tobacco Day is organized every year on 31 May by the World Health Organization to promote awareness about the risks related to consumption of tobacco and its products and its ill effects on family, society and environment.
World No Tobacco Day is observed globally on which of the following date?
(A) 25 May
(B) 26 May
(C) 31 May
(D) 30 May
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
World No Tobacco Day is organized every year on 31 May by the World Health Organization to promote awareness about the risks related to consumption of tobacco and its products and its ill effects on family, society and environment.
World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year?
(A) 31 May
(B) 30 May
(C) 25 May
(D) 27 May
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
World No Tobacco Day is organized every year on 31 May by the World Health Organization to promote awareness about the risks related to consumption of tobacco and its products and its ill effects on family, society and environment.
The first train under the 'Kisan Rail' scheme announced in the Union Budget 2020-21 began transport services on ______.
(A) 3 July 2020
(B) 7 August 2020
(C) 1 May 2020
(D) 5 June 2020
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The first Kisan Rail train was flagged off on 07.08. 2020 between Devlali (Mah) and Danapur (Bihar).
Which of the following archaeological sites is located outside the state of Gujarat?
(A) Dholavira
(B) Rakhigarhi
(C) Rangpur
(D) Amarpura
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is Rakhigarhi. The site of Rakhigarhi is one of the five known biggest townships of the Harappan civilization on the Indian subcontinent. It is located in the Hisar district of Haryana state in India. Harappa, Mohenjodaro, and Ganveriwala in Pakistan and Dholavira (Gujarat) in India.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act is deemed to have come into force on 19 September ______.
(A) 2018
(B) 2004
(C) 2008
(D) 2014
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In order to replace the said Ordinance, the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 was introduced in Lok Sabha on the 17th December, 2018 and was passed by that House on the 27th December, 2018.
Which of the following day is celebrated on 24th January every year in India?
(A) national safety day
(B) national education day
(C) National Girl Child Day
(D) national consumer day
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24.
Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
(A) Mustard
(B) Paddy
(C) Gram
(D) Wheat
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Kharif crops – The crops sown in June-July in the Indian subcontinent are called Kharif crops. These crops are harvested in October and November. These require high temperature and humidity at the time of sowing and dry environment at the time of ripening.
Main Kharif crops – Cotton, groundnut, paddy, millet, maize, sweet potato, urad, moong, moth cowpea (Chanwala), jowar, arhar, dhaincha, sugarcane, soybean, okra, sesame, guar, jute, flax etc.