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SSC CGL GK Questions 2026

Static GK decides the General Awareness score in SSC CGL. Of the 25 questions in Tier-I and the 25 in Tier-II Paper-I, most come from Indian Polity, History, Geography, the Economy and General Science, the areas the CGL 2026 notice lists as History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research relating to India and its neighbouring countries. Polity questions ask about articles, parts and schedules of the Constitution, amendments, the President, Parliament, the Supreme Court and constitutional bodies. History covers the Indus Valley, the Mauryas and Guptas, the Delhi Sultanate and Mughals, and the freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947. Geography asks about rivers, soils, climate, national parks, minerals and world physical features. The Economy part asks about budget terms, the RBI, banking and basic concepts. General Science is school-level Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This page holds GK24's topic-wise GK notes for SSC CGL, written as short facts and tables so a topic can be revised in one sitting. Read a topic, then solve its previous-year questions and quiz on this site to check what you retained.

SSC CGL GK Questions with Answers

Q15401.Indian EconomyAsked in: RRB NTPC · 09 Jun, 2025, Shift 2Hard

According to the SDG India Index 2023-24 released by NITI Aayog, what is the range of composite scores achieved by Indian states?

  1. A.57 to 79
  2. B.60 to 85
  3. C.52 to 75
  4. D.65 to 90
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Correct answer: A. 57 to 79

In the SDG India Index 2023-24, the fourth edition brought out by NITI Aayog in July 2024, the states' composite scores ran from 57 at the bottom to 79 at the top, with Uttarakhand and Kerala sharing the highest score of 79 and Bihar the lowest at 57.

Q15402.Indian EconomyAsked in: RRB NTPC · 05 Jun, 2025, Shift 1Easy

How many cities were initially included under the Smart Cities Mission launched by the Government of India?

  1. A.100
  2. B.50
  3. C.200
  4. D.150
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Correct answer: A. 100

The Smart Cities Mission was launched on 25 June 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for 100 cities, chosen through a two-stage City Challenge competition in which states nominated cities and the cities then sent in their own proposals.

Q15404.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB NTPC · 01 Sept, 2025, Shift 1Medium

Which of the following cases CANNOT be taken up by a Lok Adalat?

  1. A.Non-compoundable criminal offences
  2. B.Land acquisition cases
  3. C.Motor accident claims
  4. D.Divorce disputes under mutual consent
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Correct answer: A. Non-compoundable criminal offences

A Lok Adalat works by bringing the two sides to a settlement, so it can only handle matters the parties are free to compromise.

Q15406.Science & TechnologyAsked in: RRB NTPC · 10 May 2022, Shift 1Medium

When did PM Narendra Modi announce National Hydrogen Mission to generate hydrogen from green energy sources?

  1. A.May 2021
  2. B.November 2021
  3. C.August 2021
  4. D.January 2021
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Correct answer: C. August 2021

The Prime Minister announced the National Hydrogen Mission in his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort on 15 August 2021, with the aim of making India a hub for producing and exporting green hydrogen.

Q15407.GeographyAsked in: RRB NTPC · 28 Dec 2020, Shift 1Medium

Which of the following passes connects Srinagar and Leh?

  1. A.Nathu La
  2. B.Bara-lacha-La
  3. C.Jelep La
  4. D.Zoji La
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Correct answer: D. Zoji La

Zoji La, usually written Zojila, is the pass on the Srinagar–Kargil–Leh highway at about 3,528 metres in the Zanskar range, and it is the only road link between the Kashmir valley and Ladakh.

Q15408.Static GKAsked in: RRB NTPC · 31 July 2021, Shift 1Easy

What is the name of the intergovernmental military alliance between 30 European and North American countries?

  1. A.The International Military Collaboration
  2. B.The World Militia Organization
  3. C.The International Military Fund
  4. D.The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Correct answer: D. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NATO is the military alliance of European and North American states, formed by the North Atlantic Treaty signed at Washington on 4 April 1949 by twelve founding members, and its membership has grown in rounds since then.

Q15416.NationalMedium

Which fresh area of emphasis has been added to the government-wide Special Campaign this year?

  1. A.Plastic-free offices
  2. B.Collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste
  3. C.Paperless meetings
  4. D.Rainwater harvesting in office buildings
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Correct answer: B. Collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste

The campaign has always worked on cleanliness and the clearing of pending matters, and in this edition the government has laid special stress on handling electronic waste effectively.

Q15418.Awards & HonoursMedium

NIFT, whose students won medals at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, works under which Union ministry?

  1. A.Ministry of Education
  2. B.Ministry of Textiles
  3. C.Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
  4. D.Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct answer: B. Ministry of Textiles

The correct answer is the Ministry of Textiles, which announced the achievement of the National Institute of Fashion Technology at the competition and which NIFT thanked along with its students, experts, trainers and officials.