SSC GD 2021-06.12.2021-1 SSC Question Paper

SSC GD 2021-06.12.2021-1 SSC Questions

31.
Which of the following was NOT a port town of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
A.
Khirasara
B.
Rakhigarhi
C.
Balakot
D.
Lothal
ANSWER :
B. Rakhigarhi
32.
Which among the following was known as the Imperial Bank of India before 1955?
A.
Union Bank of India
B.
State Bank of India
C.
Oriental Bank of Commerce
D.
Central Bank of India
ANSWER :
B. State Bank of India
33.
Which year is known as 'The Year of the Great Divide' in the demographic history of India?
A.
1931
B.
1901
C.
1911
D.
1921
ANSWER :
D. 1921
34.
Who authored the book titled '40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories' in 2020?
A.
Arun Tiwari
B.
Adamya Sahas
C.
A Sivathanu Pillai
D.
Vikram Sarabhai
ANSWER :
C. A Sivathanu Pillai
35.
Which region of Asia is the fastest growing in human development progress as per 'Human Development Report 2019'?
A.
North Asia
B.
East Asia
C.
South Asia
D.
West Asia
ANSWER :
C. South Asia
36.
In which year was the Diwani of Bengal transferred to the East India Company?
A.
1789
B.
1765
C.
1898
D.
1845
ANSWER :
B. 1765
37.
Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide is INCORRECT?
A.
It is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as petrol and diesel.
B.
It reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
C.
It is a life-saving gas.
D.
It is produced in high levels by vehicles.
ANSWER :
C. It is a life-saving gas.
38.
The National Food Security Act 2013 legally entitles up to ______ of the rural population to receive subsidised food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System.
A.
100%
B.
95%
C.
85%
D.
75%
ANSWER :
D. 75%
39.

Which of the following countries will host the 13th Men's Cricket World Cup 2023?

A.

Australia

B.

England

C.

West Indies

D.

India

ANSWER :

D. India

40.
As per which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President pardon a death sentence?
A.
Article 25
B.
Article 75
C.
Article 72
D.
Article 78
ANSWER :
C. Article 72