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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

Q18142.General ScienceAsked in: UPSC CAPF · Paper I, 18 Aug 2019Medium

Aluminium, Iron, Copper and Zinc are extracted from

  1. A.Bauxite, Magnetite, Malachite and Calamine respectively
  2. B.Magnetite, Bauxite, Malachite and Calamine respectively
  3. C.Calamine, Malachite, Magnetite and Bauxite respectively
  4. D.Malachite, Magnetite, Bauxite and Calamine respectively
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Correct answer: A. Bauxite, Magnetite, Malachite and Calamine respectively

Each metal here is paired with one of its best-known ores. Bauxite is hydrated aluminium oxide; alumina is refined from it and then broken down by electrolysis in the Hall-Héroult process.

Q18145.Indian EconomyAsked in: UPSC CAPF · Paper I, 18 Aug 2019Easy

Zero price elasticity of demand means

  1. A.whatever the change in price, there is absolutely no change in demand
  2. B.for a small change in price, there is a small change in demand
  3. C.for a small change in price, there is a large change in demand
  4. D.for a large change in price, there is a small change in demand
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Correct answer: A. whatever the change in price, there is absolutely no change in demand

Elasticity measures how strongly the quantity demanded reacts to price, and zero means no reaction at all. Price elasticity of demand is the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in price.

Q18147.GeographyAsked in: UPSC CAPF · Paper I, 8 Aug 2021Medium

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I (Tributary)

A. Sutlej

B. Kosi

C. Teesta

D. Chambal

List-II (River)

1. Yamuna

2. Brahmaputra

3. Ganga

4. Indus

Code :

  1. A.A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
  2. B.A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  3. C.A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
  4. D.A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
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Correct answer: C. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

The Sutlej feeds the Indus, the Kosi the Ganga, the Teesta the Brahmaputra and the Chambal the Yamuna.

Q18149.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC CAPF · Paper I, 18 Aug 2019Medium

Consider the following events :

1. Foundation of the Ramakrishna Mission

2. Foundation of the Arya Samaj

3. Foundation of the Brahmo Samaj

4. Foundation of the Paramhans Mandali

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?

  1. A.1, 2, 3, 4
  2. B.2, 3, 4, 1
  3. C.3, 4, 1, 2
  4. D.3, 4, 2, 1
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Correct answer: D. 3, 4, 2, 1

The four dates run 1828, 1849, 1875 and 1897. Raja Rammohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha in Calcutta in 1828, which later came to be called the Brahmo Samaj.

Q18151.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · Paper I, 8 Aug 2021Medium

The Electoral College for electing the President of India does not include which of the following?

1. All elected members of the Rajya Sabha

2. All elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States

3. All members of the Legislative Councils of States

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.3 only
  4. D.2 only
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Correct answer: C. 3 only

Members of the State Legislative Councils have no vote in the presidential election. Under Article 54, the President is chosen by an electoral college of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Q18152.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · Paper I, 18 Aug 2019Medium

Which one of the following statements about the Attorney-General of India is NOT correct?

  1. A.He shall have the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament
  2. B.He shall have a right of audience in all Courts in the territory of India in the performance of his official duties
  3. C.He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a Judge of the Supreme Court
  4. D.He is a whole-time counsel for the Government
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Correct answer: D. He is a whole-time counsel for the Government

The Attorney-General is not a full-time government servant and may keep a private practice. He is appointed by the President under Article 76 and holds office during the pleasure of the President, with no term fixed by the Constitution.

Q18154.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · Paper I, 3 Aug 2025Hard

Consider the following statements about the powers and duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India :

1. He audits and reports on all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India.

2. He controls the issue and receipt of money from the Consolidated Fund of India.

3. He audits and reports on the expenditure of all bodies substantially financed from the Union or State revenues.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

The CAG of India is an auditor who checks spending after it happens; he has no say over money leaving the treasury.

Q18155.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · Paper I, 3 Aug 2025Medium

From amongst the following, identify the correct option that captures the changes made in Article 74(1) of the Constitution of India through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

  1. A.Executive powers of the Union shall be vested with the President of India.
  2. B.The Prime Minister has the duty to brief the President about decisions of the Council of Ministers.
  3. C.The President shall exercise his/her functions on the advice of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister.
  4. D.The President shall have the right to summon or prorogue the Houses of the Parliament.
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Correct answer: C. The President shall exercise his/her functions on the advice of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister.

The 42nd Amendment made that advice binding on the President. Before 1976, Article 74(1) only said there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at its head to aid and advise the President.

Q18157.Indian PolityAsked in: CTET · Paper II SST, 20 Aug 2023Hard

Which among the following provisions ensures independence of Indian Judicial system? A. The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges B. Fixed tenure of judges C. Parliament cannot discuss the conduct of judges D. The President administers the oath to the Chief Justice of Supreme Court. Choose the correct option:

  1. A.A, B and D
  2. B.A, C and D
  3. C.A, B, C and D
  4. D.A, B and C
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Correct answer: D. A, B and C

These three provisions keep judges free from pressure by the other organs of government, while the oath given by the President is only a formality.

Q18160.Environment & EcologyAsked in: Uttar Pradesh · UPPSC PCS Pre GS-I, 15 Dec 2019Easy

Which one of the following is the well known example of bioindicator of air pollution?

  1. A.Lichens
  2. B.Methyl mercury
  3. C.Rose plant
  4. D.Sunflower
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Correct answer: A. Lichens

A bioindicator is a living organism whose presence, absence or health tells us about the quality of the environment. Lichens are a partnership between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium; they have no roots and take water and nutrients straight from the air and rain.