SSC GD 2021-13.12.2021-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC GD 2021-13.12.2021-3 SSC Questions

41.
'A Promised Land' is a book by _______.
A.
Nelson Mandela
B.
Barack Obama
C.
Milkha Singh
D.
Priyanka Chopra
ANSWER :
B. Barack Obama
42.
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the temple architecture in India?
A.
Vesara
B.
Dravida
C.
Oordhwaka
D.
Nagara
ANSWER :
C. Oordhwaka
43.
Which of the following tree/plant is used in the treatment of cough and cold?
A.
Sapgadha
B.
Acacia
C.
Basil
D.
Kachnar
ANSWER :
C. Basil
44.
In which year were the islands of Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi changed into Union Territory of Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament?
A.
1972
B.
1971
C.
1974
D.
1973
ANSWER :
A. 1972
45.
The 'kharaj' tax imposed by Alauddin Khalji was equal to about ______ % of a peasant's produce.
A.
10
B.
25
C.
20
D.
50
ANSWER :
D. 50
46.
AG Tansley put forward the concept of ______ in 1935.
A.
Ecosystem
B.
Motion
C.
Zero
D.
Respiration
ANSWER :
A. Ecosystem
47.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT in relation to chemical bases?
A.
Bases are sticky to touch, sour to taste and corrosive.
B.
Bases are soapy to touch, bitter to taste and corrosive.
C.
Bases are soapy to touch, sour to taste and corrosive.
D.
Bases are sticky to touch, bitter to taste and corrosive.
ANSWER :
B. Bases are soapy to touch, bitter to taste and corrosive.
48.
In which of the following countries is the headquarters of ICC (International Cricket Council) located?
A.
The UAE
B.
India
C.
Australia
D.
The UK
ANSWER :
A. The UAE
49.
Into how many books (Mandalas) is the Rigveda divided?
A.
16
B.
10
C.
5
D.
13
ANSWER :
B. 10
50.
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft launched into orbit in November 2020 had three American and one ______ astronaut onboard.
A.
Japanese
B.
South Korean
C.
Russian
D.
Chinese
ANSWER :
A. Japanese