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As Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducted SSC CGL Tier 2 Mains 2023 on 26th October 2023, in which 25 questions were asked on General Awareness. In this article, we will share memory-based questions on General Awareness for SSC CGL Tier 2 Mains 2023 on 26th October 2023
1. As per the Census 2011, in which of the following states, the gap in literacy rate between Males and Females is high?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Himachal Pradesh
Ans: A
The correct answer is Rajasthan.
In Rajasthan, the gap in literacy rate between Males and Females is high i.e. 27.85%.
The male literacy of Rajasthan is 80.51% and the female literacy rate in Rajasthan is 52.66%.
2. Earth is the only planet, that holds life, is a __________ age-old.
A. 1.543 billion years
B. 2.543 billion years
C. 3.543 billion years
D. 4.543 billion years
Ans: D.
The correct answer is '4.543 billion years'.
Earth has been estimated to be 4.54 billion years old (plus or minus about 50 million years).
3. Who among the following was the second Vice-President of India?
A. Varahagiri Venkata Giri
B. Zakir Husain
C. Gopal Swarup Pathak
D. Basappa Danappa Jatti
Ans: B.
The correct answer is 'Zakir Husain'.
Zakir Husain was the second vice president of India.
About Vice President:
This post was modeled on the lines of Vice-President's America.
It is the second-highest office in the country.
Article 63 of the Indian Constitution states about the post of Vice-President.
Mode of selection: Indirect (Elected by an Electoral College)
Eligibility to become VP:
Age: 35 years
Nationality: Indian
He/She should be qualified elected as Rajya Sabha member.
Term: 5 Years
Present VP: Jagdeep Dhankhar
4. The 36th National Games, held in six cities in Gujarat i.e. Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar. In this context, which of the following teams is not included among the top four teams?
A. Chandigarh
B. Service
C. Haryana
D. Maharashtra
Ans: A
The correct answer is 'Chandigarh'.
The 36th National Games was organized in Gujarat in six cities i.e. Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar.
Top four teams: Services > Maharashtra > Haryana > Karnataka
The 37th National Games is being held in Goa in October 2023.
5. In 2022, which of the following state governments launched a girl-child-oriented scheme named Hamar Beti, Hamar Maan?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Bihar
C. Haryana
D. Jharkhand
Ans: C.
The correct answer is 'Haryana'.
In September 2023, the Haryana Government has launched the Hamar Beti, Hamar Maan scheme.
6. On December 9, 2022, the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022, was introduced in Lok Sabha, which was seeking an amendment to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order 1950 with respect to its application to which f the following Indian states?
A. Karnataka
B. Bihar
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Ans: D.
The correct answer is 'Tamil Nadu'.
On December 9, 2022, the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022, was introduced in Lok Sabha.
Amend: The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950
It was with respect to its application to Tamil Nadu.
7. Which of the following is not a form of Cancer?
A. Endometrial
B. Intraocular Melanoma
C. Glaucoma
D. Leukemia
Ans: C
The correct answer is 'Glaucoma'.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases.
8. Which of the following regions on the earth is the origin of the Citrus fruit?
A. Mediterranean Region
B. Monsoon Region
C. Equatorial Region
D. Temperate Region
Ans: A.
The correct answer is 'Mediterranean Region'.
9. Match the following:
(Common Name) (Chemical Compound Name)
a. Cardamom i) Piperine
b. Clove ii) Elettaria cardamomum
c. Black Pepper iii) Eugenol
d. Turmeric iv) Curcumin
a b c d
A. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Ans: C
a. Cardamom: Elettaria cardamomum
b. Clove: Eugenol
c. Black Pepper: Piperine
d. Turmeric: Curcumin
10. Which of the following diseases is not an inherited disease?
A. Malaria
B. Sickle cell anemia
C. High blood pressure
D. Alzheimer’s disease
Ans: A.
The correct answer is 'Malaria'.
11. Match the following
Name of River Other name of river
a. Godavari (i) Vridhh Ganga
b. Kosi (ii) Shok river
c. Brahmaputra (iii) Tsangpo
d. Chenab (iv) Askini
a b c d
A. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Ans: A
The correct answer is ‘(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)’.
12. Which of the following statements is/are correctly criticizes Privatisation?
A. Less opportunity to marginalize
B. It led to the growth of power in the hands of big business houses.
C. It has no social welfare objectives
D. All of the above
Ans: D
All statements are correct.
13. Who among the following was the author of the Badshah Nama?
A. Abdul Hamid Lahori
B. Abul Fazl
C. Shah Jahan
D. Sadullah Khan
Ans: A
The correct answer is 'Abdul Hamid Lahori'.
14. Which of the following energy is stored in the Rolling wheel?
A. Mechanical energy
B. Potential energy
C. Kinetic energy
D. Thermal energy
Ans: C.
The correct answer is 'Kinetic energy'.
15. In 2022, which of the following Indian state legislature reserves a women-only day?
A. Haryana
B. Karnataka
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Ans: C.
The correct answer is 'Uttar Pradesh'.
16. Article 324 is related to __________.
A. Vice President
B. Finance Commission
C. UPSC
D. Election Commission
Ans: D.
The correct answer is 'Election Commission'.
17. Swaran Singh Committee is related to ___________.
A. Fundamental Rights
B. Fundamental Duties
C. Rowlatt Act
D. Jalianawala Bagh Massacre
Ans: B
The correct answer is 'Fundamental Duties'.
18. What is the scientific name of Vatsanabh?
A. Aconitum ferox
B. Aconitum heterophyllum
C. Aconitum chasmanthuma
D. Aconitum anthora
Ans: A
The correct answer is 'Aconitum ferox'.
19. Match the following
Common name Formula
a. Methyl alcohol (i) CH3-OH
b. Ethyl alcohol (ii) CH3-CH2-OH
c. Isopropyl alcohol (iii) CH3-CH(OH)-CH3
d. Tert-butyl alcohol (iv) (CH3)3-C-OH
a b c d
A. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Ans: A
20. Match the following
Prime Minister Five-Year Plan
a. Jawahar Lal Nehru (i) Second FYP
b. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (ii) Tenth FYP
c. Manmohan Singh (iii) Eleventh FYP
d. Indira Gandhi (iv) Sixth FYP
a b c d
A. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Ans: A
21. The first battle of Tarain was fought between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan in _______ A.D.
A. 1191
B. 1192
C. 1193
D. 1194
Ans: A. 1191
The correct answer is '1191'.
22. Inert gases belong to which of the following group?
A. 15
B. 18
C. 13
D. 16
Ans: B
The correct answer is '18'.
23. Match the following acids with their sources:
Acids Source
a. Acetic acid 1. Milk
b. Malic Acid 2. Tomato
c. Lactic Acid 3. Vinegar
d. Ascorbic Acid 4. Apple
A. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
B. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
D. a-1, b-2, c-2, d-1
Ans: B
The correct answer is ‘a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2’.
24. Match the pairs relating to the Governor-General and Viceroys of India and work done by them or events during their tenure.
Major work/event Governor-General/ Viceroy
1) Foundation of Society of Bengal Asiatic A. Lord Ripon
2) Indian council Act of 1861 B. Warren Hastings
3) Ilbert Bill controversy C. Lord Canning
4) Moplah Rebellion in Keral Codes D. Lord Reading
A. 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
B. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
C. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
D. 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
Ans: B
1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
25. The Bharatmala project was launched in which year?
A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
Ans: B.
The correct answer is '2015'.
Ministry responsible: Ministry of Road and Transport Highways
