SSC GD 2021-09.12.2021-1 SSC Question Paper

SSC GD 2021-09.12.2021-1 SSC Questions

31.
Which of the following statements is NOT a feature of 'soil'?
A.
It is made up of inorganic matter.
B.
It covers the surface of the earth.
C.
It is a thin layer of grainy substance.
D.
It is made up of minerals.
ANSWER :
A. It is made up of inorganic matter.
32.
The Mahajan Commission Report 2020 is related to the border issue of:
A.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
B.
Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram
C.
Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra
D.
Odisha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER :
C. Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra
33.
Who among the following is associated with Third Anglo Mysore War and introduction of civil services in India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Hastings
C.
Lord William Ben
D.
Lord Wellesley
ANSWER :
A. Lord Cornwallis
34.
How many times does blood pass through the heart of a fish in one cardiac cycle?
A.
Twice
B.
Four times
C.
Thrice
D.
Once
ANSWER :
D. Once
35.
Who among the following rulers propounded a new way of life/religion called 'Din-i-Ilahi'?
A.
Akbar
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Jahangir
D.
Bahadur Shah II
ANSWER :
A. Akbar
36.
The 'Mahamagham' festival is celebrated once in every 12 years in ______.
A.
Goa
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Nagaland
ANSWER :
B. Tamil Nadu
37.
As per a circular issued by the Reserve Bank of India in August 2021, banks will be charged a penalty of ₹10,000 per ATM in case the ATM remains out of cash for a total period of ______ hours in a month from 1 October 2021 onwards.
A.
24
B.
12
C.
10
D.
18
ANSWER :
C. 10
38.
In December 2020, IIT _______ researchers have demonstrated how with the use of a micro-structured hour-glass shaped metastructure in the lattice unit, one can get a wider variation of propagation and stop bands.
A.
Ropar
B.
Kharagpur
C.
Kanpur
D.
Delhi
ANSWER :
C. Kanpur
39.
Which of the following metals is susceptible to fire if kept in the open?
A.
Potassium
B.
Lead
C.
Lithium
D.
Mercury
ANSWER :
A. Potassium
40.
Seventy Fourth Amendment Act, 1992 of the Constitution of India is related to:
A.
municipalities
B.
citizenship
C.
emergency provisions
D.
the fundamental duties
ANSWER :
A. municipalities