SSC CGL is a two tier exam where Tier 1 is about speed and Tier 2 is about depth, and the same topic behaves differently in each. Practice here follows both, covering quantitative aptitude, general intelligence and reasoning, English comprehension, and general awareness. Questions are set at the difficulty the commission has actually used, so your accuracy here is a fair signal rather than a flattering one.
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
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.
