GK Questions and Answers for SSC Exams
Which of the following statements about bio-gas is INCORRECT?
(A) Biogas contains less than 1% methane.
(B) Bio-gas burns without smoke and leaves no residue.
(C) Bio-gas is also known as ‘gobar-gas’.
(D) Plant parts, vegetable waste and sewage produce biogas.
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Biogas is a renewable fuel produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic feedstocks including municipal waste, farm waste, food waste, and energy crops. Raw biogas typically consists of methane (50–75%), carbon dioxide (25–50%), and smaller amounts of nitrogen (2–8%).
In 1733 AD Jij Muhammad Shahi is the author of the book which deals with the knowledge of constellations?
(A) Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur
(B) Raja Bharmal of Amer
(C) Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur
(D) Maharana Udai Singh of Udaipur
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. In 1725 AD, Sawai Jai Singh II made a pure table of constellations ‘Jij Muhammad Shahi’ and composed an astrological book named ‘Jai Singh Karika’.
2. Sawai Jai Singh built a big observatory, Jantar Mantar, in Jaipur in 1734 AD, which is the largest observatory in the country.
'Pravasi Rojgar' is an initiative by ______, towards contributing to the need to connect job seekers to relevant employers.
(A) Riteish Deshmukh
(B) Akshay Kumar
(C) Salman Khan
(D) Sonu Sood
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Sonu Sood. The 'Pravasi Rojgar mobile app is available to the unemployed seeking employment. Through this app, workers will be helped to find the right job opportunities in various sectors across the country.
Which football clubs entered into a two-year partnership with German football giants Borussia Dortmund in August 2020?
(A) Bengaluru FC
(B) Jamshedpur FC
(C) Hyderabad FC
(D) Odisha FC
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
HYDERABAD: ISL franchise Hyderabad FC on Thursday entered into a new two-year partnership with German football giants Borussia Dortmund and at the heart of this association will be youth development.
As per Section 25 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the assets in India of every banking company at the close of business on the last Friday of every quarter or, if that Friday is a public holiday, at the close of business on the preceding working day, shall not be less than ______ of its demand and time liabilities in India.
(A) 50%
(B) 25%
(C) 75%
(D) 10%
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The assets in India of every banking company at the close of business on the last Friday of every quarter or, if that Friday is a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), at the close of the business on the preceding working day, shall not be less than seventy-five per cent.
______ became king of Thanesar after the death of his father and elder brother.
(A) Prabhakarvardhana
(B) Samudragupta
(C) Harshavardhana
(D) Chandragupta 1
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Harsha became the king of Thanesar after his father and elder brother died. His brother-in-law was the ruler of Kanauj and was killed by the ruler of Bengal.
Graham Reid is the chief coach of the Indian men's ______ team as of August 2020.
(A) basketball
(B) cricket
(C) hockey
(D) football
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
He guided India to the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Graham Reid, the head coach of the Indian men's hockey team, played a pivotal role in achieving one of the best campaigns for India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Section ______ of the Indian Penal Code deals with punishment for unlawful assembly.
(A) 159
(B) 135
(C) 166
(D) 143
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is 143. Section 143 of the Indian Penal Code deals with punishment for unlawful assembly.
______ was a poet and minister in the court of King Samudragupta.
(A) Harissa
(B) Banabhatta
(C) Kanban
(D) Vasumitra
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Harisena was a 4th-century Sanskrit poet, panegyrist and court official. He was an important figure in the court of the Gupta emperor, Samudragupta. His most famous poem, written c.
In which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
(A) Clay and loam are suitable for growing wheat, gram and paddy.
(B) Loamy soil is used to make pots, toys and statues.
(C) The percolation rate of water is highest in sandy soil and least in clayey soil.
(D) Cotton is grown in sandy loam soil.
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The incorrect answer is Loamy soil is used to make pots, toys and statues. Loamy soil holds plenty of moisture and is ideal for most garden plants and also drains well so that sufficient air can reach the roots.
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