SSC CGL Mock – Tier II Paper I Mock Test 04 – Section II · Part B · General Awareness
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1.
Match the followingMatch the temperate grassland (List I) with its country (List II):
List I: P. Pampas Q. Veld R. Downs S. Puszta
List II: 1. Australia 2. Hungary 3. South Africa 4. Argentina
List I: P. Pampas Q. Veld R. Downs S. Puszta
List II: 1. Australia 2. Hungary 3. South Africa 4. Argentina
Correct Answer: A [P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2]
Explanation:
Pampas – Argentina; Veld – South Africa; Downs – Australia; Puszta – Hungary.
2.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements about Indian painting:
I. The Bani Thani painting of the Kishangarh school is by Nihal Chand.
II. Padmapani is among the famous murals of Ajanta.
I. The Bani Thani painting of the Kishangarh school is by Nihal Chand.
II. Padmapani is among the famous murals of Ajanta.
Correct Answer: C [Both I and II]
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: Kishangarh Bani Thani (Nihal Chand, Sawant Singh); Painting: Ajanta murals (Padmapani).
3.
The SME Growth Fund approved in October 2026 will be set up as a(n):
Correct Answer: A [Alternative Investment Fund]
Explanation:
The Cabinet committed Rs 10,000 crore to an SME Growth Fund, set up as an Alternative Investment Fund, to give equity capital to growing small and medium enterprises (as on 06-10-2026, PIB).
4.
Matching pairsFour centres of the Revolt of 1857 are listed with the leaders of the rising there. Spot the wrong combination.
Correct Answer: A [Lucknow – Khan Bahadur Khan]
Explanation:
Wrong pair: Lucknow – Khan Bahadur Khan – Lucknow: Begum Hazrat Mahal (son Birjis Qadr declared Nawab).
5.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. In humans, the father determines the sex of the child.
II. Sex determination in grasshoppers is of the XO type.
I. In humans, the father determines the sex of the child.
II. Sex determination in grasshoppers is of the XO type.
Correct Answer: C [Both I and II]
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: father determines sex of child; Grasshopper XO.
6.
Chronological orderArrange the following steps in the story of Indian taxation in chronological order:
1. GST Council constituted under Article 279A
2. CGST and IGST Acts passed by Parliament
3. GST Constitution Amendment Bill (122nd Bill) introduced
4. Budget speech proposing a national GST
1. GST Council constituted under Article 279A
2. CGST and IGST Acts passed by Parliament
3. GST Constitution Amendment Bill (122nd Bill) introduced
4. Budget speech proposing a national GST
Correct Answer: D [4, 3, 1, 2]
Explanation:
Budget speech proposing a national GST (2006) → GST Constitution Amendment Bill (122nd Bill) introduced (2014) → GST Council constituted under Article 279A (2016) → CGST and IGST Acts passed by Parliament (2017).
7.
True/False drillConsider the following statements:
I. Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.
II. Aluminium, zinc and iron react with cold water to give hydrogen.
III. White phosphorus is stored under water.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.
II. Aluminium, zinc and iron react with cold water to give hydrogen.
III. White phosphorus is stored under water.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Statement II is wrong – Al, Zn, Fe with steam give oxide + H₂.
8.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about the Himalaya and the plains:
I. The Pir Panjal is the longest range of the Himachal.
II. The Shiwaliks form the outermost range.
III. The wet, swampy belt where streams re-emerge is called the Bhabar.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. The Pir Panjal is the longest range of the Himachal.
II. The Shiwaliks form the outermost range.
III. The wet, swampy belt where streams re-emerge is called the Bhabar.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Statement III is wrong – Terai wet swampy belt where they re-emerge.
9.
Uttarayan, a January harvest festival celebrated with kites, belongs to:
Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Explanation:
Answer: Gujarat. Uttarayan Gujarat kites.
10.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about the Bharat Ratna:
I. The guidelines normally restrict the Bharat Ratna to a maximum of three awards in a year.
II. Lal Bahadur Shastri was its first posthumous recipient (1966).
III. In Balaji Raghavan (1995) the Supreme Court held that national awards are titles under Article 18.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. The guidelines normally restrict the Bharat Ratna to a maximum of three awards in a year.
II. Lal Bahadur Shastri was its first posthumous recipient (1966).
III. In Balaji Raghavan (1995) the Supreme Court held that national awards are titles under Article 18.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Statement III is wrong – Balaji Raghavan v.
11.
Match the followingMatch List I with the Article (List II):
List I: P. Consolidated Fund Q. Public Account R. Contingency Fund S. Tax by authority of law
List II: 1. 265 2. 267 3. 266(1) 4. 266(2)
List I: P. Consolidated Fund Q. Public Account R. Contingency Fund S. Tax by authority of law
List II: 1. 265 2. 267 3. 266(1) 4. 266(2)
Correct Answer: B [P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1]
Explanation:
Consolidated Fund – 266(1); Public Account – 266(2); Contingency Fund – 267; Tax by authority of law – 265.
12.
Matching pairsSpot the disease whose vector has been named wrongly.
Correct Answer: D [Sleeping sickness – housefly]
Explanation:
Wrong pair: Sleeping sickness – housefly – sleeping sickness Trypanosoma via tsetse fly.
13.
Match the followingMatch the nickname (List I) with the sportsperson (List II):
List I: P. The Wizard Q. The Flying Sikh R. Captain Cool S. Little Master
List II: 1. M. S. Dhoni 2. Milkha Singh 3. Major Dhyan Chand 4. Sunil Gavaskar
List I: P. The Wizard Q. The Flying Sikh R. Captain Cool S. Little Master
List II: 1. M. S. Dhoni 2. Milkha Singh 3. Major Dhyan Chand 4. Sunil Gavaskar
Correct Answer: D [P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4]
Explanation:
The Wizard – Major Dhyan Chand; The Flying Sikh – Milkha Singh; Captain Cool – M.
14.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about ecology and climate action:
I. In an ecosystem, energy flows in one direction only.
II. Parthenium, Lantana and water hyacinth are alien invasive species in India.
III. India's updated NDC (2022) aims to cut the emissions intensity of GDP by 33% by 2030 from the 2005 level.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. In an ecosystem, energy flows in one direction only.
II. Parthenium, Lantana and water hyacinth are alien invasive species in India.
III. India's updated NDC (2022) aims to cut the emissions intensity of GDP by 33% by 2030 from the 2005 level.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Statement III is wrong – the updated NDC submitted in August 2022 aims to cut the emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 from the 2005 level.
15.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875 at Madras.
II. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu College at Benares in 1898.
I. The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875 at Madras.
II. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu College at Benares in 1898.
Correct Answer: B [Only II]
Explanation:
Statement I is wrong – Theosophical Society founded 1875 in New York by Blavatsky and Olcott.
16.
The theme of World Mental Health Day 2026 (10 October) is:
Correct Answer: B [Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change]
Explanation:
WHO's theme for World Mental Health Day 2026 (10 October) is 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change' (as on 10-10-2026, who.int).
17.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements about GST:
I. The Union Finance Minister chairs the GST Council.
II. GST as defined in Article 366(12A) does not cover alcoholic liquor for human consumption.
I. The Union Finance Minister chairs the GST Council.
II. GST as defined in Article 366(12A) does not cover alcoholic liquor for human consumption.
Correct Answer: C [Both I and II]
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: Art.
18.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about Indian space missions:
I. AstroSat is India's first dedicated space astronomy observatory.
II. XPoSat is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission for bright X-ray sources.
III. NISAR was launched by PSLV-C58.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. AstroSat is India's first dedicated space astronomy observatory.
II. XPoSat is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission for bright X-ray sources.
III. NISAR was launched by PSLV-C58.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Statement III is wrong – GSLV-F16 (as on 15-10-2026, isro.gov.in NISAR home page).
19.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements about satellite navigation systems:
I. BeiDou is operated by Japan.
II. GLONASS is operated by Russia.
I. BeiDou is operated by Japan.
II. GLONASS is operated by Russia.
Correct Answer: B [Only II]
Explanation:
Statement I is wrong – Navigation systems: GPS USA, GLONASS Russia, Galileo EU, BeiDou China, NavIC (IRNSS) India regional.
20.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about public finance:
I. The FRBM Act 2003 aimed to bring the fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP.
II. Ad hoc treasury bills ended from 1 April 2007.
III. The first budget of British India (1860) was presented by John Mathai.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. The FRBM Act 2003 aimed to bring the fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP.
II. Ad hoc treasury bills ended from 1 April 2007.
III. The first budget of British India (1860) was presented by John Mathai.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: A [Only one]
Explanation:
Statement II is wrong; Statement III is wrong – Ad hoc treasury bills ended from 1 April 1997; First budget of British India by James Wilson 7 April 1860.
21.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. An ordinance ceases to operate six weeks after Parliament reassembles.
II. The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill within 14 days.
I. An ordinance ceases to operate six weeks after Parliament reassembles.
II. The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill within 14 days.
Correct Answer: C [Both I and II]
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: ceases six weeks from reassembly; 14 days.
22.
Matching pairsOne of these Articles on the State executive is paired with the wrong subject. Which is it?
Correct Answer: A [Art 165 – Chief Minister]
Explanation:
Wrong pair: Art 165 – Chief Minister – Art 165 Advocate-General – HC judge qualified, pleasure of Governor.
23.
The theme of World Habitat Day 2026 (5 October) was:
Correct Answer: C [Adequate Housing for All]
Explanation:
UN-Habitat's World Habitat Day 2026 (5 October) was themed 'Adequate Housing for All', with the global observance in Muscat, Oman (as on 05-10-2026, unhabitat.org).
24.
Chronological orderArrange the following events in chronological order:
1. Bhikaji Cama unfurls an Indian flag at Stuttgart
2. Madan Lal Dhingra shoots Curzon Wyllie in London
3. Provisional Government of India set up at Kabul
4. The Chapekar brothers kill Rand
1. Bhikaji Cama unfurls an Indian flag at Stuttgart
2. Madan Lal Dhingra shoots Curzon Wyllie in London
3. Provisional Government of India set up at Kabul
4. The Chapekar brothers kill Rand
Correct Answer: B [4, 1, 2, 3]
Explanation:
The Chapekar brothers kill Rand (1897) → Bhikaji Cama unfurls an Indian flag at Stuttgart (1907) → Madan Lal Dhingra shoots Curzon Wyllie in London (1909) → Provisional Government of India set up at Kabul (1915).
25.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. Bakelite is a thermoplastic that softens on heating.
II. Nylon was the first fully synthetic fibre.
I. Bakelite is a thermoplastic that softens on heating.
II. Nylon was the first fully synthetic fibre.
Correct Answer: B [Only II]
Explanation:
Statement I is wrong – thermosetting (Bakelite, melamine) do not.
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