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SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 11 – Section B · General Awareness – 25 questions, subject: Full Mock Tests. 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.  
The first supersonic flight, in 1947, was made by:

Correct Answer: D [Chuck Yeager]

Explanation:

First supersonic flight Chuck Yeager, Bell X-1, 1947.

2.  
How many Indian students won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (2026)?

Correct Answer: A [Five]

Explanation:

Five Indian students – Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya and Svarit Joshi – won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad held in Bucaramanga, Colombia (as on 13-07-2026, PIB).

3.  
Sati was banned by Regulation XVII of 1829 under:

Correct Answer: B [William Bentinck]

Explanation:

Sati banned by Regulation XVII of 1829 under William Bentinck.

4.  
Heavy water (D₂O) is used in nuclear reactors mainly as a:

Correct Answer: C [Moderator]

Explanation:

Heavy water D₂O is about 11% denser than ordinary water and is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

5.  
The apparent early sunrise and delayed sunset (about 2 minutes each) are caused by:

Correct Answer: A [Atmospheric refraction]

Explanation:

Atmospheric refraction: twinkling stars, planets don't twinkle, advance sunrise/delayed sunset ≈ 2 min.

6.  
BHAVYA Rasayan, approved in July 2026 to set up chemical parks, has an outlay of:

Correct Answer: B [Rs 3,030 crore]

Explanation:

BHAVYA Rasayan (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan) was approved to set up three dedicated chemical parks with Rs 3,030 crore over FY 2026-27 to 2030-31 (as on 24-07-2026, PIB).

7.  
Which national sports award of India, first given in 1956-57, is the oldest?

Correct Answer: C [MAKA Trophy (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy)]

Explanation:

Answer: MAKA Trophy (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy). MAKA 1956-57 oldest.

8.  
Which of the following mammals lays eggs?

Correct Answer: D [Platypus]

Explanation:

Answer: Platypus. Platypus oviparous.

9.  
The Kalidas Samman and the Tansen Samman are given by the government of:

Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]

Explanation:

Kalidas Samman and Tansen Samman – Madhya Pradesh.

10.  
In which year did Akbar abolish the jizya?

Correct Answer: B [1564]

Explanation:

Akbar abolished pilgrim tax 1563 and jizya 1564.

11.  
What was the first capital of the Bahmani kingdom founded in 1347?

Correct Answer: D [Gulbarga]

Explanation:

Bahmani kingdom founded 1347 by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah (Hasan Gangu), capital Gulbarga, later Bidar.

12.  
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. Iron is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust.
II. S-waves travel only through solids.

Correct Answer: B [Only II]

Explanation:

Statement I is wrong – Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the crust.

13.  
The slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' was coined by:

Correct Answer: A [Maulana Hasrat Mohani]

Explanation:

Slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" – coined by Maulana Hasrat Mohani.

14.  
Whose bronze medal opened India's account at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?

Correct Answer: B [Jhandu Kumar]

Explanation:

At the Glasgow Commonwealth Games (23 July – 2 August 2026) Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold, her third straight CWG title; para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar's bronze opened India's account (as on 27-07-2026, PIB).

15.  
The first National Emergency (October 1962) was proclaimed because of:

Correct Answer: D [Chinese aggression]

Explanation:

Proclamations: 26 Oct 1962 (Chinese aggression), revoked Jan 1968.

16.  
Which lake holds the record of being the deepest on the planet?

Correct Answer: C [Lake Baikal]

Explanation:

Lake Baikal deepest, oldest, largest fresh-water volume.

17.  
Originally, how many entries did the Union List have?

Correct Answer: A [97]

Explanation:

Original entries 97 (Union), 66 (State), 47 (Concurrent).

18.  
Match the followingMatch the Constitutional Amendment (List I) with its subject (List II):
List I: P. 73rd Amendment Q. 93rd Amendment R. 103rd Amendment S. 101st Amendment
List II: 1. admission to educational institutions 2. Panchayats 3. GST 4. economically weaker sections

Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3]

Explanation:

73rd Amendment – Panchayats; 93rd Amendment – admission to educational institutions; 103rd Amendment – economically weaker sections; 101st Amendment – GST.

19.  
Match the followingMatch the Ramayana poet (List I) with the language (List II):
List I: P. Kambar Q. Krittibas Ojha R. Ezhuthachan S. Madhava Kandali
List II: 1. Malayalam 2. Tamil 3. Bengali 4. Assamese

Correct Answer: B [P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4]

Explanation:

Kambar – Tamil; Krittibas Ojha – Bengali; Ezhuthachan – Malayalam; Madhava Kandali – Assamese.

20.  
'Semicon 2.0', approved in July 2026, builds the chip ecosystem on how many pillars?

Correct Answer: D [Six]

Explanation:

'Semicon 2.0' was approved with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore to build the chip ecosystem on six pillars, from design and fabs to talent (as on 15-07-2026, PIB).

21.  
The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme approved in July 2026 has an outlay of:

Correct Answer: C [Rs 62,500 crore]

Explanation:

A Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with Rs 62,500 crore for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 was approved to deepen local value addition and build Indian brands (as on 15-07-2026, PIB).

22.  
Statement-basedConsider the following statements about national income:
I. GNP = GDP + net factor income from abroad.
II. Interest on the national debt is included in national income.

Correct Answer: A [Only I]

Explanation:

Statement II is wrong – Interest on national debt treated as transfer income, excluded from national income.

23.  
The first compound of a noble gas (a xenon compound) was prepared in 1962 by:

Correct Answer: A [Neil Bartlett]

Explanation:

Neil Bartlett made the first noble-gas (xenon) compound in 1962.

24.  
Match the followingMatch the strait (List I) with the waters it joins (List II):
List I: P. Hormuz Q. Bab-el-Mandeb R. Bosphorus S. Dover
List II: 1. North Sea–English Channel 2. Persian Gulf–Gulf of Oman 3. Red Sea–Gulf of Aden 4. Black Sea–Marmara

Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1]

Explanation:

Hormuz – Persian Gulf–Gulf of Oman; Bab-el-Mandeb – Red Sea–Gulf of Aden; Bosphorus – Black Sea–Marmara; Dover – North Sea–English Channel.

25.  
The 1953 electric-discharge experiment that produced amino acids from CH₄, H₂, NH₃ and water vapour was performed by:

Correct Answer: B [Stanley Miller]

Explanation:

Miller 1953 electric discharge in CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapour formed amino acids.

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