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SSC CGL 2026 General Awareness Mock Practice
Top 5 high-frequency questions for SSC CGL 2026 tier 1 exam with memory tricks and detailed explanations.
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Question #1
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Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a Financial Emergency?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: Article 360 empowers the President of India to declare a Financial Emergency if financial stability of India is threatened.
Memory Trick: Remember 360 degrees = Complete Money Circle = Financial Emergency 360!
Exam Tip: Financial emergency has NEVER been declared in India so far.
Question #2
Medium
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation: Lord Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General of independent India from August 1947 to June 1948.
Memory Trick: First British GG of Free India = Mountbatten; First Indian GG = Rajagopalachari.
Exam Tip: Pay close attention to whether the question asks for Indian or British Governor-General.
Question #3
Medium
Finance Commission is constituted under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: Article 280 provides for the constitution of the Finance Commission.
Memory Trick: Finance = 280
Exam Tip: Article-number PYQs repeat frequently.
Question #4
Medium
Who built the Taj Mahal?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
Memory Trick: Shah = Taj
Exam Tip: Monument-builder questions are common.
Question #5
Medium
Nalanda University was founded by which ruler?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: Nalanda University was established during the reign of Kumaragupta I.
Memory Trick: Kumaragupta = Nalanda
Exam Tip: Ancient history institutions are important.
Question #6
Medium
Bleaching powder is mainly used for which purpose?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: Bleaching powder is widely used for disinfecting drinking water.
Memory Trick: Bleaching = Cleaning
Exam Tip: Everyday chemistry appears regularly.
Question #7
Medium
The pH of lemon juice is approximately:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation: Lemon juice is strongly acidic with a pH around 2.
Memory Trick: Lemon = 2
Exam Tip: pH values are easy-scoring questions.
Question #8
Medium
Which organization publishes the Index of Economic Freedom?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Heritage Foundation publishes the Index of Economic Freedom.
Memory Trick: Freedom = Heritage
Exam Tip: International reports are common.
Question #9
Medium
Who wrote 'Discovery of India'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru wrote the book while imprisoned.
Memory Trick: Nehru discovered India
Exam Tip: Books and authors repeat often.
Question #10
Medium
Who gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: The slogan was coined by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Memory Trick: Shastri = Soldier + Farmer
Exam Tip: Political slogans are frequently asked.
Question #11
Medium
Which classical dance form belongs to Kerala?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: Kathakali originated in Kerala.
Memory Trick: Kerala = Kathakali
Exam Tip: State-dance mapping is important.
Question #12
Medium
The headquarters of ISRO is located in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: ISRO headquarters is situated in Bengaluru.
Memory Trick: ISRO = Bengaluru
Exam Tip: Space organizations are common.
Question #13
Medium
Which blood group is known as the universal donor?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: O-negative blood can be donated to all blood groups.
Memory Trick: O- gives all
Exam Tip: Remember donor vs recipient separately.
Question #14
Medium
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation: Vitamin K helps produce clotting factors.
Memory Trick: K = Koagulation
Exam Tip: Vitamin-function pairs are common.
Question #15
Medium
The chemical symbol Fe stands for:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: Fe comes from the Latin word Ferrum.
Memory Trick: Fe = Ferrum
Exam Tip: Latin-based symbols appear regularly.
Question #16
Medium
The Reserve Bank of India was established in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation: RBI was established on 1 April 1935.
Memory Trick: RBI = 1935
Exam Tip: Economic institutions are important.
Question #17
Medium
The Battle of Plassey was fought in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey took place in 1757.
Memory Trick: Plassey = 57
Exam Tip: Battle-year questions repeat.
Question #18
Medium
Who founded the Maurya Empire?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya established the Maurya Empire.
Memory Trick: Chandra founded Maurya
Exam Tip: Dynasty founders are frequently asked.
Question #19
Medium
The Constitution of India came into force on:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Constitution became effective on 26 January 1950.
Memory Trick: Republic Day = Constitution
Exam Tip: Differentiate adoption vs enforcement.
Question #20
Medium
Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation: Assam is India's largest tea-producing state.
Memory Trick: Assam = Tea
Exam Tip: Agriculture questions are common.
Question #21
Medium
The Palk Strait separates India from:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Palk Strait lies between India and Sri Lanka.
Memory Trick: Palk = Sri Lanka
Exam Tip: Map-based questions appear frequently.
Question #22
Medium
Who is known as the Iron Man of India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation: Sardar Patel is known as the Iron Man of India.
Memory Trick: Patel = Iron
Exam Tip: Popular titles are evergreen PYQs.
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