SSC GD 2021-29.12.2021-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC GD 2021-29.12.2021-3 SSC Questions

31.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A.
Iodine is a lustrous non-metal.
B.
Carbon is a non-metal.
C.
Lithium has a high density.
D.
Sodium can catch fire if left in the open.
ANSWER :
C. Lithium has a high density.
32.
Who according to the tribals of Chota Nagpur were referred to as the 'Dikus'?
A.
Slaves
B.
Predators
C.
Outsiders
D.
Warriors
ANSWER :
C. Outsiders
33.
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this crime is observed annually on:
A.
9 December
B.
9 October
C.
9 November
D.
9 September
ANSWER :
A. 9 December
34.
As stated by the Minister of State for Finance, Shri. Pankaj Chaudhary, in Lok Sabha on 19 July 2021, India is the ______ largest holder of foreign exchange reserves in the world.
A.
fourth
B.
fifth
C.
ninth
D.
seventh
ANSWER :
B. fifth
35.
Which among the following is observed as the Constitution Day of India?
A.
26 November
B.
28 November
C.
27 November
D.
29 November
ANSWER :
A. 26 November
36.
Who among the following was appointed as the new independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in November 2020?
A.
N Srinivasan
B.
Greg Barclay
C.
Shashank Manohar
D.
Imran Khwaja
ANSWER :
B. Greg Barclay
37.
______ is a method of soil conservation.
A.
Terrace farming
B.
Nomadic farming
C.
Shelter farming
D.
Hydroponic farming
ANSWER :
A. Terrace farming
38.
The Constitution of India lays down rules that guard against the misuse of power by our political leaders. Many of these laws are contained in the section on ______.
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental Duties
C.
Directive Principles
D.
Relations between the Union and the States
ANSWER :
A. Fundamental Rights
39.
Dominic Thiem is a professional tennis player from ______.
A.
Austria
B.
Russia
C.
Spain
D.
Germany
ANSWER :
A. Austria
40.
Which of the following is NOT considered as a type of foul in the game of hockey?
A.
Against the player who raises the stick dangerously near another player
B.
Against the player who uses their stick to hit an opponent's stick
C.
Against the player who hits the ball using the flat side of the stick
D.
Against the player who uses their body or stick to prevent opponent from reaching the ball
ANSWER :
C. Against the player who hits the ball using the flat side of the stick