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SSC GK Questions 2026

Static GK decides most of the General Awareness score in SSC exams. The CGL, CHSL and CPO notices describe it in almost the same words: questions on India and its neighbouring countries in History, Culture, Geography, the Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research, and on everyday observation in its scientific aspect. The GD notice adds Sports, General Polity and the Indian Constitution, and the MTS notice lists Social Studies, General Science and Environmental Studies up to the 10th Standard. This page brings together GK24's GK notes and practice questions tagged for all five SSC exams. The notes follow a subject-wise syllabus, one topic per note in English and Hindi: Indian Polity, Indian History, Geography, Indian Economy, General Science, Environment and Ecology, Art and Culture, Computer, Sports, Awards and Honours, Books and Authors, Days and Dates, and Static GK. Each note is written as short facts and tables so that a topic can be revised in one sitting, and each ends with multiple-choice questions and explanations. The level is what changes between exams: read MTS and GD topics at Class 10 depth, CHSL at Class 12 depth, and CGL and CPO at graduate depth, where questions ask for the article number or the year rather than the broad idea. Start with Polity, History and Geography, which fill the most questions in past papers in GK24's reading, then move to the Economy and Science. After each note, solve its questions here and your exam's previous-year questions on its own page.

SSC GK Questions with Answers

Q8421.Banking & FinanceEasy

The North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0 was inaugurated at which venue?

  1. A.Mizoram University, Aizawl
  2. B.Assam Administrative Staff College, Guwahati
  3. C.North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
  4. D.Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar
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Correct answer: A. Mizoram University, Aizawl

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the conclave there, with Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, State Minister Prof. Lalnilawma, MDoNER Secretary Srinivas Katikithala and NEC Secretary Satinder Kumar Bhalla present.

Q8424.Science & TechnologyEasy

At which venue is ESTIC-2026, where DRDO will lead a session on semiconductors, scheduled to be held?

  1. A.Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
  2. B.Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
  3. C.Yashobhoomi, Dwarka
  4. D.Bengaluru Palace Grounds
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Correct answer: B. Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave, shortened to ESTIC-2026, is to be held there from 27 to 29 October 2026, and DRDO will lead its thematic session on semiconductors and next-generation chips.

Q8425.Environment & EcologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IEasy

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I : Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.

Statement-II : Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Correct answer: A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

Chewing gum pollutes because its gum base is largely made of synthetic plastic polymers that do not break down. Gum was once made from chicle, a natural latex from the sapodilla tree.

Q8426.GeographyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2025, GS Paper IMedium

Which of the following are the evidences of the phenomenon of continental drift?

I. The belt of ancient rocks from Brazil coast matches with those from Western Africa.

II. The gold deposits of Ghana are derived from the Brazil plateau when the two continents lay side by side.

III. The Gondwana system of sediments from India is known to have its counterparts in six different landmasses of the Southern Hemisphere.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

All three are classic pieces of evidence used to support Alfred Wegener's theory that the continents were once joined. Wegener proposed in 1912 that all continents formed one supercontinent, Pangaea, which later broke apart.

Q8427.Environment & EcologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper IEasy

In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?

  1. A.Sand deserts of northwest India
  2. B.Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
  3. C.Salt marshes of western Gujarat
  4. D.Western Ghats
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Correct answer: D. Western Ghats

The Great Hornbill lives in tall, evergreen and moist deciduous forests, and the Western Ghats are one of its two main homes in India.

Q8428.Science & TechnologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IMedium

The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply?

1. It can be integrated into any electronic device.

2. Online authentication using iris is possible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Open APIs let any device or application connect to Aadhaar's authentication service, and that service accepts iris scans as well as fingerprints, OTP and demographic data.

Q8429.Art & CultureAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. A.Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
  2. B.Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
  3. C.Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
  4. D.Tansen invented many Ragas.
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Correct answer: A. Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.

The title "Tansen" is traced to Raja Vikramajit of Gwalior, long before he reached Akbar's court. Born Ramtanu near Gwalior, Tansen trained under Swami Haridas in the Dhrupad tradition that Raja Man Singh Tomar had made famous in Gwalior.

Q8430.Environment & EcologyAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IMedium

In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?

1. Fern

2. Lichen

3. Moss

4. Mushroom

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Lichens and mosses can live on bare rock, tree bark and walls without any soil, and they are the pioneer species of primary succession.

Q8431.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements :

1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.

2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

The Tenth Schedule lets a nominated member join a party within six months, and it sets no deadline for the presiding officer's decision.

Q8433.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper IMedium

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?

1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference

2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement

3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for enquiry into police excesses

4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

The pact invited the Congress to the Round Table Conference, withdrew the emergency ordinances and released non-violent prisoners, but it did not grant an enquiry into police excesses.

Q8434.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ?

1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency

2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers

3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Only the Lok Sabha can pass a no-confidence motion, because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to it under Article 75(3).

Q8436.Banking & Financial AwarenessAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IEasy

Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India ?

  1. A.Indian Banks' Association
  2. B.National Securities Depository Limited
  3. C.National Payments Corporation of India
  4. D.Reserve Bank of India
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Correct answer: C. National Payments Corporation of India

NPCI runs the National Financial Switch (NFS), the network that connects the ATMs of banks across India. The National Financial Switch lets a customer of one bank withdraw cash or check a balance at another bank's ATM.

Q8437.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements :

1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.

2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

The 15 percent ceiling is in the Constitution, but the ranks of ministers are not.

Q8438.General ScienceAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IEasy

Consider the following plants:

1. Groundnut

2. Horse-gram

3. Soybean

How many of the above belong to the pea family?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All three
  4. D.None
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Correct answer: C. All three

Groundnut, horse-gram and soybean are all legumes of the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), the pea family. Members of the pea family bear their seeds in pods and carry root nodules in which Rhizobium bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen.

Q8440.Important DaysMedium

Where were the postcards written by passengers posted for onward delivery?

  1. A.In letter boxes on board the aircraft
  2. B.At post offices near the departure airports
  3. C.In India Post letter boxes placed at the arrival airports
  4. D.With the cabin crew, who handed them to post offices
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Correct answer: C. In India Post letter boxes placed at the arrival airports

Passengers on selected flights received kits containing postcards, wrote their messages during the journey at about 30,000 feet and then dropped the cards into letter boxes that India Post had kept specially at the airports where they landed, from where the cards moved into the normal postal stream for delivery.

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