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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 1

Which was the wettest place in India in 2018 as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD)? (SSC CGL 2018)

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Cherrapunjee recently lost its "wettest place on earth" status to nearby Mawsynram but now the distinction has slipped out of Meghalaya and gone to Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 2

The 2019 Abel Prize has been awarded to _____. (SSC CHSL 2018)

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The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2019 to Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck of the University of Texas at Austin, USA for her pioneering achievements in geometric partial differential equations, gauge theory and integrable systems, and for the fundamental impact of her work on analysis, geometry and mathematical physics.

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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 3

With which of the followin g sports is Anjum Moudgil associated? (SSC CHSL 2018)

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 3

Anjum Moudgil is an Indian sport shooter. She is from Chandigarh and represents Punjab team in shooting.
She has completed her Masters in sports psychology.
She is also an avid abstract painter .

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 4

Who among the following co-authored the book ‘Indian Fiscal Federalism’ along with YV Reddy? (SSC CHSL 2018)

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On 30 March, 2019,  the Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Shaktikanta Das launched the book “Indian Fiscal Federalism” authored by Dr. Y.V. Reddy and G.R.Reddy. Dr Y.V. Reddy has served as the Governor of RBI during 2003-2008 and as the Chairman of the 14th Finance Commission of India.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 5

As per the Table of Precedence, who among the following enjoys the highest ceremonial protocol? (SSC CHSL 2018)

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The  precedence of the persons approved – (1). President (2). Vice-President (3). Prime Minister (4). Governors of States within their respective States (5). Former Presidents 5A. Deputy Prime Minister (6). Chief Justice of India; Speaker of Lok Sabha (7).
Cabinet Ministers of the Union. Chief Ministers of States within their respective; States Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission; Former Prime Ministers; Leaders of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha (7A).
Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration in their respective States. Chief Justices of High Courts within their respective jurisdictions.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 6

Sudirman Cup, a bienniel event, is associated with : (SSC CHSL 2018)

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The Sudirman Cup is the world mixed team badminton championship which takes place every two years. It is held in the same venue for the IBF World Championships in the same year until International Badminton Federation decided to split the two tournaments.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 7

Who among the following Indian female wrestlers won a gold medal in the 59 Kg weight category at the 2019 Dan Kovlov - Nikola Petrov tournament? (SSC CHSL 2018)

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Pooja Dhanda claimed gold in the 59kg category while Sakshi Malik wins silver medal in the 65kg category at the Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov wrestling tournament.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 8

The community called Thatheras figures in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, UNESCO for ______. (SSC CHSL 2018)

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The craft of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru constitutes the traditional technique of manufacturing brass and copper utensils in Punjab. The metals used – copper, brass and certain alloys – are believed to be beneficial for health.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 9

In January 2019, President Ram Nath Kovind appointed senior advocates Sanjay Jain and KM Nataraj as_______of  India.      (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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In January 2019, President Ram Nath Kovind appointed senior advocates Sanjay Jain and K M Nataraj as Additional Solicitor Generals of India. The appointments were made by the President as per the recommendations of the Appointments Committee of the cabinet.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 10

The______ in Kanyakumari was awarded the ‘International Gandhi Peace Prize (2015) for its contribution to rural development, education and development of natural resources.      (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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Vivekananda Kendra from Kanyakumari was awarded the International Gandhi Peace Prize (2015) for its contributions to rural development, education and development of natural resources. The awards were conferred by the President, Ram Nath Kovind in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 11

Where were the first headquarters of the Arya Samaj? (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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The first Arya Samaj unit was formally set up by Swami Dayanand at Bombay in 1875 and later the headquarters were established at Lahore.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 12

________, a one-hour slot on Doordarshan National channel, is an initiative by the Department of Science and Technology along with Doordarshan. Prasar Bharati. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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DD Science is a on e-hour programme slot on Doordarshan National Channel. It is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, implemented and managed by Vigyan Prasar (VP) in collaboration with Doordarshan, Prasar Bharati. This platform is dedicated to science and technology knowledge dissemination, with a strong commitment to spreading scientific awareness especially with Indian perspectives, ethos and cultural milieu.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 13

Which of the following is a dance form from Rajasthan? (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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Jhulan is a dance form from Rajasthan.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 14

_________ is the first greenfield airport to be constructed in the northeastern region of India. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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Pakyong Air port is the first green field airpor t constructed in the Northeastern Region of India, the 100th operational airport in India, and the only airport in the state of Sikkim. The airport was inaugurated on 24th September 2018 by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 15

In January 2019, Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb unveiled the official logo of the state’s tea which features _________, the iconic landmark of Tripura. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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In January 2019, The Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb unveiled the official logo of Tripura Tea. The Tripura Tea logo features Neermahal, the iconic landmark of Tripura. Neermahal is a former royal palace built by Maharaja of Tripura Kingdom Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Debbarma of the erstwhile Kingdom of Tripura, India in the middle of the lake Twijilikma (Now known as Rudrasagar) in 1930 and was completed by 1938.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 16

Which of the following is a dance form from Karnataka? (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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Bayalata is a folk and traditional dance form which is performed by the people of Karnataka. This dance is even considered as a religious performance in honor of deities. Bayalata has basically five types which are commonly known as Sannatas, Parijata, Doddatas, Yakshagana and Dasarata. The theme of the drama is usually based on epic poetry, Puranas or mythological stories from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 17

In January 2019, the Ministry of _______ drafted National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023). (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has drafted five year National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023) for addressing the problem of drug and substance abuse in the country, dumping a long-pending draft policy on the matter. The Action Plan aims to employ a multi-pronged strategy involving education, de-addiction and rehabilitation of affected individuals and their families to address the issue.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 18

The Mahabodhi Temple in _______ is the pilgrimage site of the Buddhists.      (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, but much rebuilt and restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. The site contains a descendant of the Bodhi Tree under which Buddha gained enlightenment, and has been a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists .

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 19

The Union Defence Minister inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor on 20 January 2019. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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To boost indigenous pr oduction, the contemporary Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor on January 20, 2019.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 20

The Union Government bestows national sports awards every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports in India. Which of the following is NOT one of these awards? (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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The Khelo India Scheme was launched in 2016 after the merger of three schemes - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA), Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme (USIS) and National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS). The scheme aims to boost mass participation of youth in annual sports games and competitions.
Khelo India (National Programme for Development of Sports Scheme) aims to achieve the twin objectives of mass participation and promotion of excellence in sports.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 21

The ‘Vision 2040’ document, released at the Global Aviation Summit 2019, estimates that India will need_______ airports. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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The Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the Global Aviation Summit 2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra on January 15, 2019. The theme of the Summit is ‘Flying for all-especially the next 6 Billion’. The document estimates that India will need 200 airports and an investment of $40-50 billion to handle at least 1.1 billion passengers flying to, from and within the country.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 22

In August 2018, India won four bronze medals in the Wushu (Chinese Kung Fu) sporting event at_______held in Indonesia.      (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 22

18th Asian Games, which also known as Jakarta– Palembang 2018, was a pan-Asian multi-sport event held from 18 August to 2 September 2018 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. India won 69 medals at the Asian Games 2018 for best-ever medal haul at an Asiad.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 23

According to the new travel norms set by The Union Home Ministry, Indians aged_______can travel to Nepal and Bhutan by producing Aadhaar as Identity proof. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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Aadhaar cards are now valid travel documents for Indians under 15 and over 65 travelling to Nepal and Bhutan, according to a Home Ministry communique.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 24

________won at the Australian Open Women’s Double Championship in January 2019. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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China’s Zhang Shuai and her Australian partner Samantha Stosur (Australia) won the 2019 Australian Open women’s doubles final in straight sets on Friday against Hungary’s Timea Babos and France’s Kristina Mladenovic, 6-3, 6-4.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 25

‘The Hindu Young World-Good books Award for Best Book 2018: Non-Fiction’ was awarded to________, author of the book ‘A Brush with Indian Art’ at the Hindu Lit for Life 2019. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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Mamta Nainy is an editor of children’s books and author of eight herself — the latest being A Brush with Indian History — Nainy says her fondest childhood memory is graduating from a pencil to a fountain pen .

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 26

According to data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO) in December 2018, factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew_______in October 2018 as against 4.5% in September 2018. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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According to data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 8.1% in October 2018 as against 4.5% in September 2018. The growth was aided by favourable base effect and robust output in all key sectors—manufacturing, electricity and mining.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 27

Prior to September 2018,_______was the sole state in India without a functional airport. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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The Pakyong Airport is one of the five highest airports in India. It is also the first greenfield airport constructed in the Northeastern Region of India, the 100th operational airport in India, and the only airport in the state of Sikkim. The airport was inaugurated on 24th September 2018 .

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 28

Standing committee on finance headed by______was selected for outstanding performance among the Parliamentary Standing Committees for the Sansad Ratna Awards in Chennai.      (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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Six parliamentarians have received ‘Sansad Ratna’ awards while former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily has bagged a special award for heading the parliamentary standing committee on finance.
Five MPs from Maharashtra and one from Odisha — belonging to different parties — won the best parliamentary performance award from Prime Point Foundation — a Chennai-based NGO.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 29

_________located in Thekkady, Kerala is the perfect example of nature’s bounty with great scenic beauty and rich biodiversity.     (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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Periyar National Park and Wildlife San ctuary is a protected area near Thekkady in the district of Idukki, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India. It is notable as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.
The protected area covers an area of 925 km2 . 305 km2 of the core zone was declared as the Periyar National Park in 1982. The park is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna .

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 2 - Question 30

In September 2018,_______won the Duleep Trophy by defeating defending champion India Red at NPR College Ground in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.      (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)

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India Blue thrashed defending champion India Red by an innings and 187 runs in the final to win the Duleep Trophy at NPR College ground.

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