Practice <strong>SSC CGL Tier-1 & Tier-2</strong> MCQ questions covering Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. Aligned with the latest SSC exam pattern — perfect for Inspector, Auditor, Assistant, and other Group B/C aspirants.
Which ministry in India is responsible for environmental protection and climate change?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for environmental protection in India.
Q.22Medium
If x² - 9x + 20 = 0, what are the values of x?
Answer: A
x² - 9x + 20 = (x - 4)(x - 5) = 0, so x = 4 or x = 5
Q.23Medium
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) was launched in which year?
Answer: B
PMGKY was launched in 2016 as a voluntary income disclosure scheme.
Q.24Medium
Which metal is most abundant in the Earth's crust?
Answer: B
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, comprising about 8% by mass.
Q.25Medium
A shopkeeper sells an item at ₹480 after giving a 20% discount. What was the marked price?
Answer: A
If 20% discount is given, selling price = 80% of marked price. 480 = 0.8 × MP, so MP = 600
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Q.26Medium
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Fundamental Duties?
Answer: A
The 42nd Amendment (1976) introduced Fundamental Duties in Part IV-A of the Constitution.
Q.27Medium
In which year did India conduct its first nuclear test at Pokhran?
Answer: B
India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran in Rajasthan.
Q.28Medium
The ratio of angles in a triangle is 2:3:4. What is the measure of the largest angle?
Answer: C
Sum of angles = 180°. If ratio is 2:3:4, then 2x + 3x + 4x = 180, so 9x = 180, x = 20. Largest angle = 4x = 80°
Q.29Medium
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?
Answer: B
The Damodar River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent floods and devastation.
Q.30Medium
What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
Answer: B
According to Article 58 of the Indian Constitution, a candidate must be at least 35 years old.
Q.31Medium
The Governor-General of India during the time of India's Independence was:
Answer: A
Lord Louis Mountbatten was the Governor-General of India at the time of Independence on August 15, 1947.
Q.32Medium
Which state in India has the maximum forest cover?
Answer: B
Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cover in India by absolute area (about 77,000 sq km).
Q.33Medium
Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?
Answer: C
Natural gas is a fossil fuel and non-renewable, while solar, wind, and hydroelectric are renewable sources.
Q.34Medium
In a class of 60 students, 40% study Science and 30% study Commerce. How many students study neither?
Answer: A
Students studying Science = 40% of 60 = 24; Students studying Commerce = 30% of 60 = 18; Students studying either = 24 + 18 = 42 (assuming no overlap); Students studying neither = 60 - 42 = 18
Q.35Medium
Which Indian state has the highest population as per 2021 Census?
Answer: B
Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among Indian states with over 230 million people as per the 2021 Census.
Q.36Medium
If a number is divisible by both 6 and 8, it must be divisible by which of the following?
Answer: C
A number divisible by both 6 and 8 must be divisible by their LCM = 24.
Q.37Medium
Which battle marked the beginning of British rule in India?
Answer: A
The Battle of Plassey (1757) is considered the beginning of British rule in India under Robert Clive.
Q.38Medium
What is the smallest prime number greater than 50?
Answer: B
53 is the smallest prime number greater than 50. (51 = 3×17, 55 = 5×11, 57 = 3×19)
Q.39Medium
Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
Answer: C
Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, accounting for approximately one-third of global coffee production.
Q.40Medium
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into glucose?
Answer: B
Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down starch into simple sugars like glucose and maltose.
