SSC CGL Static GK – National Symbols & India at a Glance – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Static GK – National Symbols & India at a Glance – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: Static GK. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Match the followingMatch the national symbol with the date of its adoption:
P. State Emblem Q. National Flag R. Saka calendar
1. 22 July 1947 2. 26 January 1950 3. 22 March 1957

Correct Answer: A [P-2, Q-1, R-3]

Explanation:

Emblem 26-1-1950, Flag 22-7-1947, Saka calendar 22-3-1957.

2.  
How many lions are visible in the State Emblem?

Correct Answer: D [3]

Explanation:

Four lions stand back to back; only three are visible in the emblem.

3.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following is/are correct?
I. The National Anthem and the National Song were both adopted on 24 January 1950.
II. The State Emblem was adopted on 15 August 1947.

Correct Answer: B [Only I]

Explanation:

Twins on 24-1-1950; the emblem came on 26-1-1950.

4.  
Odd one outOdd one out (by YEAR of adoption):

Correct Answer: C [National Flag]

Explanation:

Anthem, Song and Emblem were all adopted in 1950; the Flag in 1947.

5.  
Chronological orderArrange in chronological order:
1. Flag Code of India comes into force 2. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act 3. Project Tiger launched 4. State Emblem (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act

Correct Answer: D [2-3-1-4]

Explanation:

1971 Act → Project Tiger 1973 → Flag Code 2002 → Emblem Act 2005.

6.  
The Saka national calendar has been used for official purposes from:

Correct Answer: C [22 March 1957]

Explanation:

From 22 March 1957 – Gazette, AIR news, Government calendars and communications.

7.  
Two-quantity comparison
Quantity I: number of spokes in the Ashoka Chakra
Quantity II: number of days in the Saka month Kartika

Correct Answer: B [Quantity I < Quantity II]

Explanation:

Spokes = 24; Kartika = 30 days → Quantity I < Quantity II.

8.  
The National Anthem was first sung at the session of the Indian National Congress held in:

Correct Answer: B [Calcutta, 1911]

Explanation:

Jana-gana-mana was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta session.

9.  
In the State Emblem, which animal is seen on the RIGHT of the central wheel?

Correct Answer: A [Bull]

Explanation:

Wheel in the centre, bull on the right, horse on the left.

10.  
Wrongly matched pairWhich pair is NOT correctly matched?

Correct Answer: B [National Fruit – Jackfruit]

Explanation:

The National Fruit is the mango.

11.  
Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?

Correct Answer: A [8]

Explanation:

Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram = 8.

12.  
Reverse question'Pavo cristatus' is the scientific name of India's national:

Correct Answer: D [Bird]

Explanation:

Pavo cristatus = Indian peacock, the National Bird.

13.  
Which Act punishes insult to the National Flag and the National Anthem?

Correct Answer: C [Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971]

Explanation:

The 1971 Act covers insult to the Flag, the Constitution and the Anthem; the Flag Code gives display rules.

14.  
The Standard Meridian of India (82°30′E) passes near which town?

Correct Answer: A [Mirzapur]

Explanation:

82°30′E passes near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.

15.  
Assertion–Reason
A: The ₹ symbol has two horizontal lines at the top.
R: The lines recall the tricolour and the 'equal to' sign.

Correct Answer: D [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

The two lines are meant to recall the national flag and the sign of equality.

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