Top 100 GK Questions with Answers for SSC Exam
What is the name of the scheme launched in 2021 for students to attain foundational literacy and numeracy up to class 3?
(A) NIPUN Bharat
(B) NISHTHA 2.0
(C) SUGAM
(D) SAFAL
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. The main objective of the Nipun Bharat Mission is to enable children of 3 years to 9 years to learn arithmetic reading and writing.
2. The main objective of Nipun Bharat Yojana is to develop basic literacy and numeracy knowledge among the students. Through this scheme, by the end of class 3 by 2026-27, students will have the ability to learn reading, writing and arithmetic.
3. NIPUN Bharat will be operated by the Department of Education and Literacy. This scheme will be a part of the school education program Samagra Shiksha.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the neighbouring countries of India?
(A) India supported Maldives in 2022 with a grant of nearly $4 billion to support the dwindling economy.
(B) India has the highest GDP in dollar terms as compared to Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
(A) Only B
(B) Neither A nor B
(C) Only A
(D) Both A and B
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Only B is correct.
2. India has the highest GDP in dollar terms as compared to Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Which of the following can degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances?
(A) Algae
(B) Phytoplankton
(C) Fungal enzymes
(D) Lichens
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. Fungal enzymes decompose simple inorganic substances.
2. Fungi are a type of microorganisms that decompose organic matter.
3. Enzymes break down organic matter into smaller molecules, which can then be used by the body of the fungus.
Which group of animals are named because of their spiny skin and a peculiar water-driven tube system that they use for moving around?
(A) Hemichordata
(B) Aschelminthes
(C) Echinodermata
(D) Mollusca
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. All the creatures of Echinodermata phylum are marine and have thorny bodies.
2. There is a mass flow system in their body.
3. A specific water-conveying canal system is found, which helps in their movement.
Which of the following benefits are associated with PMJDY?
(A) Overdraft facility up to Rs.5000/-
(B) Accidental Insurance cover of Rs.1,00,000/-
(C) Life insurance cover of Rs.30,000/-
(D) All of the Above
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Following are the benefits associated with Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)-
1. All beneficiaries are allowed to open a free bank account. There is no minimum account balance requirement.
2. Interest: Interest is earned on the amount deposited in the account.
3. Accident Insurance Cover of Rs 1 Lakh: The account holder gets Rs 1 lakh in case of accidental death or total disability. Insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh is available.
4. Rs 30,000 Life Insurance Cover: Rs. 1,00,000 in case of death of the account holder. Insurance cover of Rs 30,000 is available.
5. Overdraft facility: After satisfactory account operation for six months, the account holder can avail up to Rs. An overdraft facility up to Rs 5,000 can be available.
6. Benefits of Government Schemes: The account holder can access the benefits of government schemes, such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
Deficiency of which of these vitamin causes anaemia in humans?
(A) Vitamin D
(B) Vitamin B
(C) Vitamin A
(D) Vitamin B12
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency anemia develop slowly and are similar to those of other types of anemia, such as fatigue, weakness, and pale skin. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause nerve damage, the main symptoms of which include tingling, loss of touch, and muscle weakness. Confusion can arise when Vitamin B12 becomes too low. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia in the elderly can be mistaken for dementia. This happens because of similar symptoms.
Identify a class of compounds that has a functional group –OH.
(A) Alcohol
(B) Ethane
(C) Ketone
(D) Aldehyde
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. That class of compounds, which contain a functional group –OH, is called alcohol.
2. Alcohols contain a hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl group (-OH) along with a carbon atom.
3. The hydroxyl group is a polar group, which makes the alcohol soluble in water.
In 1962, who published 'The History of Ocean Basins', which outlined the theory of how tectonic plates could move, later called 'sea floor spreading'?
(A) George Edward Backus
(B) Alfred Wegener
(C) Louis Bauer
(D) Harry Hammond Hess
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
1. In 1962, Harry Hammond Hayes published 'The History of Ocean Basins'.
2. In this, the theory of plate tectonics was outlined and which was later also known as 'ocean bottom spreading'.
Who was the author of Sukshmabhigyan Shakuntalam?
(A) Tulsidas
(B) Surdas
(C) Kalidas
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. The great Sanskrit master, Mahakavi Kalidasa wrote Abhijnana Shakuntalam.
2. This immortal love story is also the foundation of India's rich socio-cultural education.
3. It is a Sanskrit play that tells the love story of King Dushyant and Shakuntala.
In India, which of the following is NOT an objective of the National Manufacturing Policy?
(A) To increase the sectoral share of manufacturing in GOP to at least 25% by 2022.
(B) To double the exports of manufacturing goods by 2022.
(C) To increase the rate of job creation so as to create 100 million additional jobs by 2022.
(D) To enhance global competitiveness, domestic value addition, technological depth and environmental sustainability of growth.
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
In India, the following are the main objectives of the National Manufacturing Policy.
1. To increase the sectoral share of manufacturing in GOP to at least 25% by 2022.
2. To increase the rate of job creation so as to create 100 million additional jobs by 2022.
3. To enhance global competitiveness, domestic value addition, technological depth and environmental sustainability of growth.