SSC CGL Static GK – National Symbols & India at a Glance – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL Static GK – National Symbols & India at a Glance – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 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.  
If Chaitra 1 falls on 22 March in a normal year, on which date does Bhadra 1 fall?

Correct Answer: C [23 August]

Explanation:

22 Mar + 30 + 31 + 31 + 31 + 31 days = 23 August.

2.  
Which Saka year is running on 10 April 2027?

Correct Answer: B [1949]

Explanation:

After Chaitra 1 (22 March), subtract 78: 2027 − 78 = 1949.

3.  
True/false countHow many of the following statements are true?
1. The three bands of the flag are of equal width.
2. The full anthem takes about 52 seconds.
3. Vande Mataram was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterji.
4. The State Emblem keeps the bell-shaped lotus of the original capital.

Correct Answer: B [Only three]

Explanation:

True: 1, 2 and 3. False: 4 – the lotus is left out of the emblem.

4.  
Trick SpotterThe local-time difference between two places with longitudes 75°E and 90°E is:

Correct Answer: A [1 hour]

Explanation:

15° × 4 min = 60 min = 1 hour.

5.  
Which of these states is NOT on the Tropic of Cancer?

Correct Answer: D [Bihar]

Explanation:

The eight states are G-R-M-C-J-W-T-M; Bihar lies north of the Tropic.

6.  
Spot My Mistake'The Saka calendar has 6 months of 31 days, so its normal year has 366 days.' What is the correct statement?

Correct Answer: C [5 months of 31 days; normal year 365 days]

Explanation:

1-5-6 rule: 30 + 5 × 31 + 6 × 30 = 365.

7.  
India's mainland extends from 8°4′N to 37°6′N. Its latitudinal extent is about:

Correct Answer: B [29°]

Explanation:

Answer: 29°. 37°6′ − 8°4′ = 29°2′ ≈ 29°.

8.  
Which of the following symbols was adopted LAST?

Correct Answer: C [₹ symbol]

Explanation:

₹ in 2010; the others in 1950 or 1957.

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