SSC CGL General Studies MCQ With Answers And Explanation

  1. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
  2. Mahatma Gandhi
    B. B. R. Ambedkar
    C. Jawaharlal Nehru
    D. Sardar Patel
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, earning him this title.
  3. The term “GDP” stands for:
  4. Gross Domestic Product
    B. Global Domestic Product
    C. General Domestic Product
    D. Gross Development Product
    Answer: A
    Explanation: GDP represents the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time.
  5. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
  6. Thyroid
    B. Liver
    C. Pancreas
    D. Adrenal
    Answer: B
    Explanation: The liver is the largest gland, performing various functions like detoxification and protein synthesis.
  7. Who wrote the book “Indica”?
  8. Megasthenes
    B. Pliny the Elder
    C. Herodotus
    D. Fa-Hien
    Answer: A
    Explanation: Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya’s court, authored “Indica.”
  9. The main component of natural gas is:
  10. Ethane
    B. Methane
    C. Propane
    D. Butane
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Methane makes up around 70-90% of natural gas.
  11. The Battle of Plassey was fought in:
  12. 1757
    B. 1764
    C. 1857
    D. 1805
    Answer: A
    Explanation: The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British rule in India.
  13. What is the SI unit of electric current?
  14. Volt
    B. Ampere
    C. Ohm
    D. Coulomb
    Answer: B
    Explanation: The SI unit of electric current is the ampere (A).
  15. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
  16. Akbar
    B. Jahangir
    C. Shah Jahan
    D. Aurangzeb
    Answer: C
    Explanation: Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
  17. What is the chemical formula of water?
  18. H2O
    B. H2O2
    C. O2
    D. OH
    Answer: A
    Explanation: Water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
  19. Which is the largest desert in the world?
  20. Sahara Desert
    B. Arabian Desert
    C. Gobi Desert
    D. Antarctic Desert
    Answer: D
    Explanation: The Antarctic Desert is the largest, covering around 14 million square kilometers.
  21. What is the capital of Bhutan?
  22. Kathmandu
    B. Thimphu
    C. Dhaka
    D. Colombo
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan.
  23. The process by which plants make their food is called:
  24. Respiration
    B. Photosynthesis
    C. Transpiration
    D. Fermentation
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Photosynthesis uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce food.
  25. Who discovered penicillin?
  26. Alexander Fleming
    B. Louis Pasteur
    C. Marie Curie
    D. Edward Jenner
    Answer: A
    Explanation: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.
  27. The first Governor-General of independent India was:
  28. Rajendra Prasad
    B. C. Rajagopalachari
    C. Lord Mountbatten
    D. Sardar Patel
    Answer: C
    Explanation: Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India.
  29. The gas responsible for the greenhouse effect is:
  30. Oxygen
    B. Carbon dioxide
    C. Nitrogen
    D. Helium
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
  31. The “Quit India Movement” was launched in:
  32. 1920
    B. 1930
    C. 1942
    D. 1947
    Answer: C
    Explanation: The Quit India Movement began in 1942, demanding an end to British rule.
  33. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Five Rivers”?
  34. Haryana
    B. Punjab
    C. Rajasthan
    D. Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Punjab, meaning “Five Waters,” is named after its five rivers.
  35. What is the smallest bone in the human body?
  36. Stapes
    B. Femur
    C. Tibia
    D. Humerus
    Answer: A
    Explanation: The stapes, located in the middle ear, is the smallest bone.
  37. The Dandi March was associated with:
  38. Non-Cooperation Movement
    B. Civil Disobedience Movement
    C. Quit India Movement
    D. Swadeshi Movement
    Answer: B
    Explanation: The Dandi March was part of the Civil Disobedience Movement, protesting the salt tax.
  39. What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?
  40. Wind
    B. Water
    C. Sun
    D. Fossil fuels
    Answer: C
    Explanation: The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth, driving weather and climate systems.

 

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