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.
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.162Medium
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.163Medium
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.164Medium
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.165Medium
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).
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Q.166Medium
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.167Medium
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.168Medium
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.169Medium
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.170Medium
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.171Medium
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.172Medium
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.173Medium
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.
Q.174Medium
In a certain code, if MANGO is written as 13-1-14-7-15, how is APPLE written?
Answer: A
Each letter is represented by its position in the alphabet: A=1, P=16, P=16, L=12, E=5. So APPLE = 1-16-16-12-5.
Q.175Medium
Which state government launched the 'Bhamashah Yojana' scheme?
Answer: B
The Bhamashah Yojana was launched by Rajasthan government to provide direct cash transfer and benefits to women from below poverty line families.
Q.176Medium
Which Indian freedom fighter is known as the 'Lokmanya'?
Answer: B
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was called 'Lokmanya' (beloved of the people) for his significant role in the Indian independence movement.
Q.177Medium
What is the total number of Union Territories in India as per the 2024 administrative structure?
Answer: A
As of 2024, India has 8 Union Territories: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
Q.178Medium
If two numbers are in the ratio 3:5 and their sum is 80, what is the larger number?
Answer: B
Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. Sum = 3x + 5x = 8x = 80, so x = 10. Larger number = 5x = 50.
Q.179Medium
As per the 2024 update, which Indian state has become the first to implement a comprehensive AI-assisted governance portal for citizen services?
Answer: B
Karnataka launched India's first comprehensive AI-assisted governance portal in 2024, integrating multiple citizen services through artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to streamline service delivery and reduce administrative burden.
Q.180Medium
Which number comes next in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
