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SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 02 – 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.  
Which gland is often called the master gland?

Correct Answer: A [Pituitary]

Explanation:

Pituitary is often called the master gland.

2.  
The blue colour of the clear sky is due to:

Correct Answer: B [Scattering of light]

Explanation:

Scattering: blue sky, red sunrise/sunset, red danger signals, white clouds, black sky in space, Tyndall effect.

3.  
In a kabaddi match, each side fields how many players at one time?

Correct Answer: C [7]

Explanation:

Players per side: kabaddi 7, netball 7.

4.  
Teachers' Day falls on which date of the year in India?

Correct Answer: D [5 September]

Explanation:

Teachers' Day: 5 September (reason as printed in ch03 table).

5.  
Retail inflation on the new CPI series (base 2024 = 100) for March 2026 was:

Correct Answer: A [3.40%]

Explanation:

Retail inflation on the new CPI series (base 2024 = 100) was 3.40% (provisional) for March 2026; food inflation (CFPI) was 3.87% (as on 13-04-2026, PIB).

6.  
The national commemoration of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule's 200th birth anniversary will run till:

Correct Answer: D [11 April 2028]

Explanation:

A two-year national commemoration of the 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule began on 11 April 2026 and will run till 11 April 2028 (as on 11-04-2026, PIB).

7.  
The President of India takes the oath of office before the:

Correct Answer: B [Chief Justice of India]

Explanation:

Art 60 oath before Chief Justice of India or senior-most SC judge available.

8.  
A normal adult eye sees objects clearly only if they are at least how far away (near point)?

Correct Answer: C [25 cm]

Explanation:

Answer: 25 cm. Near point 25 cm.

9.  
Which gas makes up about 78% of dry air?

Correct Answer: C [Nitrogen]

Explanation:

Dry air: nitrogen about 78%, oxygen about 21%, argon about 0.93% (most abundant inert gas), carbon dioxide about 0.04% and rising.

10.  
The rupee symbol (₹), adopted in July 2010, was designed by:

Correct Answer: A [D. Udaya Kumar]

Explanation:

Rupee symbol adopted 15 July 2010, designed by D.

11.  
The ABO blood groups were discovered by:

Correct Answer: B [Karl Landsteiner]

Explanation:

ABO blood groups discovered by Karl Landsteiner.

12.  
Which element attracts shared electrons more strongly than any other?

Correct Answer: D [Fluorine]

Explanation:

Fluorine is the most electronegative element.

13.  
Which hill fort was the scene of Shivaji's coronation as Chhatrapati in 1674?

Correct Answer: B [Raigad]

Explanation:

Shivaji was crowned Chhatrapati at Raigad in 1674 and died in 1680.

14.  
Which 1720 MW hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh, approved in April 2026, will be built by an NHPC–State Government joint venture?

Correct Answer: D [Kamala Hydro Electric Project]

Explanation:

The Cabinet cleared Rs 26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh, to be built by a joint venture of NHPC Limited and the State Government (as on 08-04-2026, PIB).

15.  
A candidate for the House of the People (Lok Sabha) must have completed at least how many years of age?

Correct Answer: A [25 years]

Explanation:

Art 84 citizen, oath before person authorised by EC, 30 years RS, 25 years LS.

16.  
In March 1857 Mangal Pandey attacked British officers at:

Correct Answer: C [Barrackpore]

Explanation:

Mangal Pandey (34th Bengal Native Infantry) attacked officers at Barrackpore on 29 March 1857 and was hanged on 8 April 1857.

17.  
In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed at:

Correct Answer: D [Calicut]

Explanation:

Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in May 1498 and was received by the Zamorin.

18.  
Lavani, a lively folk performance with song and dance, is associated with which State?

Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]

Explanation:

Answer: Maharashtra. Lavani Maharashtra.

19.  
The 1200 MW Kalai-II hydro project on the Lohit river will be built through a joint venture involving:

Correct Answer: B [THDC India Limited]

Explanation:

The 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project on the Lohit river in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh, got Rs 14,105.83 crore; it will be built through a joint venture involving THDC India Limited (as on 08-04-2026, PIB).

20.  
The theme of the 8th Poshan Pakhwada (9–23 April 2026) was:

Correct Answer: A [Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life]

Explanation:

The 8th Poshan Pakhwada ran from 9 to 23 April 2026 with the theme 'Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life' (as on 09-04-2026, PIB).

21.  
The lightest metal is:

Correct Answer: B [Lithium]

Explanation:

Answer: Lithium. Lithium lightest metal.

22.  
At which place does the Alaknanda join the Bhagirathi, after which the united stream is called the Ganga?

Correct Answer: C [Devprayag]

Explanation:

Alaknanda joins at Devprayag to form Ganga.

23.  
Which Article did Ambedkar call the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution?

Correct Answer: A [Article 32]

Explanation:

Ambedkar called Art 32 the heart and soul of the Constitution.

24.  
In which city do pilgrims visit the tomb (dargah) of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti?

Correct Answer: D [Ajmer]

Explanation:

Brought to India by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (Ajmer) in the late 12th century.

25.  
The Tropic of Cancer runs across India from Gujarat to Mizoram. How many States does it cross?

Correct Answer: D [8]

Explanation:

Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.

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