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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

Q1361.Indian HistoryAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2019, GKHard

Which politician in British India had opposed to a Pakistan that would mean "Muslim Raj here and Hindu Raj elsewhere"?

  1. A.Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
  2. B.Sikandar Hayat Khan
  3. C.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
  4. D.Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
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Correct answer: B. Sikandar Hayat Khan

As Premier of Punjab, he told the Punjab Legislative Assembly in March 1941 that he did not want freedom so that there could be "Muslim Raj here and Hindu Raj elsewhere", and that if this was what Pakistan meant he would have nothing to do with it.

Q1362.Static GKAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKMedium

Which one of the following is not correct in respect of Andaman and Nicobar Command?

  1. A.It is the first integrated theatre command in India.
  2. B.Its headquarters is at Port Blair.
  3. C.It is commanded by a three-star officer.
  4. D.It was set up by the British during the Second World War.
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Correct answer: D. It was set up by the British during the Second World War.

The Andaman and Nicobar Command was set up by India in 2001, long after the Second World War. The Command was raised in October 2001, following the recommendations of the Group of Ministers set up after the Kargil War to reform national security.

Q1364.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Himalayan rivers have their origin in the snow-covered areas, hence are dry in winter season. 2. Rivers of the Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity. 3. Himalayan rivers depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Himalayan rivers are perennial, so statement 1 is wrong, while statements 2 and 3 are correct. Himalayan rivers such as the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra rise from glaciers and snowfields and also get monsoon rain, so they flow all year round, including in winter.

Q1365.Static GKAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2018, GKMedium

Which one of the following is not an International Human Rights Treaty?

  1. A.International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
  2. B.Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
  3. C.Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
  4. D.Declaration on the Right to Development
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Correct answer: D. Declaration on the Right to Development

It is a resolution of the UN General Assembly, not a treaty that states sign and ratify. A treaty, usually called a covenant or convention, becomes legally binding on a country once it ratifies it, and a committee of experts watches how each party carries it out.

Q1366.Static GKAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKMedium

Which one of the following statements regarding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not correct?

  1. A.The UN General Assembly adopted the Human Rights Charter on 10th December, 1948.
  2. B.Some of the provisions of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India are similar to the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  3. C.The Right to Property is not a part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  4. D.India is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Correct answer: C. The Right to Property is not a part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The right to property is part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Article 17 says everyone has the right to own property and no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of it.

Q1368.Indian EconomyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKHard

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. A.Creation of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) was announced in the Union Budget, 2015-16.
  2. B.NIIF is a fund for enhancing infrastructure facility in the country.
  3. C.NIIF and NIF (National Investment Fund) are the names of the same organization.
  4. D.NIIF can have more than one alternative investment fund.
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Correct answer: C. NIIF and NIF (National Investment Fund) are the names of the same organization.

NIIF and the National Investment Fund are two different bodies with different purposes. The National Investment Fund was created in 2005 to hold the money the government raised from disinvestment of public sector enterprises, and it is part of the Public Account of India.

Q1369.Indian EconomyAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2017, GKEasy

The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Clause under WTO regime is based on the principle of

  1. A.non-discrimination between nations
  2. B.discrimination between nations
  3. C.differential treatment between locals and foreigners
  4. D.uniform tariff across commodities
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Correct answer: A. non-discrimination between nations

Under MFN, a favour given to one trading partner must be given to all WTO members. The MFN rule is Article I of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), and it also appears in the services and intellectual property agreements of the WTO.

Q1370.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following statements related to latitude are true? 1. Rainfall, temperature and vegetation vary with latitude. 2. The difference between the longest day and the shortest day increases with latitude. 3. Indira Point is located approximately at 6°45' N latitude. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

All three statements about latitude are true. Latitude decides how directly the Sun's rays strike a place, so temperature, rainfall and the type of vegetation change from the equator towards the poles, from hot, wet rainforests to cold tundra.

Q1371.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKMedium

Which one of the following regarding the ordinance-making power of the Governor is not correct?

  1. A.It is not a discretionary power.
  2. B.The Governor may withdraw the ordinance anytime.
  3. C.The ordinance power can be exercised when the Legislature is not in session.
  4. D.The aid and advice of ministers is not required for declaring the ordinance.
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Correct answer: D. The aid and advice of ministers is not required for declaring the ordinance.

The Governor issues an ordinance only on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.

Q1373.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKHard

Which one of the following statements is not true of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

  1. A.This Act provides civil remedies to protect a woman subjected to domestic violence.
  2. B.Only women can make a complaint under this legislation.
  3. C.Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship.
  4. D.The Act includes not just wives but also women in marriage-like relationships.
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Correct answer: C. Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship.

Relief under the Act is not limited to the husband or male partner; a complaint can also be filed against his relatives.

Q1376.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKEasy

Under Article 352 of the Constitution of India, an emergency can be declared if security of any part of India is threatened by 1. war 2. external aggression 3. armed rebellion 4. internal disturbance Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Since the 44th Amendment of 1978, a National Emergency can be declared only on the grounds of war, external aggression or armed rebellion.

Q1377.Indian EconomyAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2017, GKEasy

Which one of the following intellectual property rights is protected without making any registration?

  1. A.Copyright
  2. B.Patent
  3. C.Industrial design
  4. D.Trademark
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Correct answer: A. Copyright

Copyright arises automatically the moment an original work is created and fixed in some form. Under the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Berne Convention, which India has joined, an author of a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, a film or a sound recording gets copyright without any formality.

Q1378.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following lakes is/are situated in Ladakh? 1. Tso Kar 2. Pangong Tso 3. Tsomgo 4. Tso Moriri Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Tso Kar, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri are high-altitude lakes of Ladakh, while Tsomgo lies in Sikkim. Pangong Tso, at about 4,350 metres, is a long, narrow lake that stretches from Ladakh into Tibet, and most of its length lies on the Chinese side.

Q1379.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2018, GKMedium

Which of the following statements about the Ordinance-making power of the Governor is/are correct? 1. It is a discretionary power. 2. The Governor himself is not competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  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: D. Neither 1 nor 2

The Governor makes ordinances on the advice of the Council of Ministers and can withdraw them at any time.

Q1380.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKEasy

Which one of the following criteria is not required to be qualified for appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court?

  1. A.At least five years as a Judge of a High Court
  2. B.At least ten years as an Advocate of a High Court
  3. C.In the opinion of the President, a distinguished Jurist
  4. D.At least twenty years as a Sub-Judicial Magistrate
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Correct answer: D. At least twenty years as a Sub-Judicial Magistrate

Service as a subordinate magistrate is not one of the routes named in the Constitution.

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