SSC MTS General Awareness Questions and Answers

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SSC MTS General Awareness Questions and Answers

 

 

SSC MTS General Awareness section tests your knowledge of:

 

 

1. Current Events (National & International)

2. Indian History

3. Geography (India & World)

4. Indian Polity (Constitution, Government, etc.)

5. Economy (Basic Concepts)

6. Science & Technology

7. Culture (Indian Heritage, Arts, Literature)

8. Sports

9. Awards & Honors

10. General Knowledge

Key Topics:

History

1. Ancient India (Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period)

2. Medieval India (Mughal Empire, British Rule)

3. Indian Independence Movement

4. Important Historical Figures

Geography

1. Indian States & Capitals

2. Major Rivers, Mountains, & Deserts

3. Climate, Soil, & Natural Resources

4. World Geography (Countries, Capitals, Continents)

Polity

1. Indian Constitution

2. Government Structure (Executive, Legislature, Judiciary)

3. Fundamental Rights & Duties

4. Important Amendments

Economy

1. Basic Economic Concepts (GDP, Inflation, etc.)

2. Indian Economy (Sectors, Budget, etc.)

3. International Organizations (IMF, WTO, etc.)

Science & Technology

1. Basic Scientific Concepts (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

2. Computer Awareness (Hardware, Software, Internet)

3. Space Exploration

4. Environmental Issues

Culture

1. Indian Art & Architecture

2. Literature (Classical & Modern)

3. Music, Dance, & Theater

4. Festivals & Traditions

Current Events

1. National News (Politics, Economy, Sports)

2. International News (Global Events, Summits)

3. Awards & Honors

Tips for Preparation

1. Read newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express) regularly.

2. Watch news channels (NDTV, BBC).

3. Use online resources (SSC websites, exam portals).

4. Practice mock tests and previous year papers.

5. Focus on weak areas.

Recommended Books:

1. Lucent's General Knowledge

2. Arihant's SSC MTS Guide

3. Upkar's SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Guide

4. SSC's official study materials

Stay updated, practice consistently, and revise regularly to excel in SSC MTS General Awareness!

1. According to Sikh literature, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev is celebrated on

the full moon day of the Indian lunar month ____________.

1. Magh
2. Paush
3. Ashada
4. Kartik

Answer: D

1. Yakshagana is a folk dance that belongs to the state of __________________.

1. Kerala
2. Karnataka
3. Haryana
4. Rajasthan

Answer: B

1. Which of the following movements was founded in Bengal?

1. Ramakrishna Mission
2. Arya Samaj
3. Satyashodhak Samaj
4. Prarthana Samaj

Answer: A

1. What is the aim of Article 44 of the Indian Constitution?

1. To protect every monument or place of artistic or historic interest
2. To separate judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State
3. To protect and improve the environment and safeguard the forests and wildlife of the
4. country
5. To secure for the citizen, a uniform civil code through the territory of India

Answer: D

1. Buddha Purnima is marked on a full moon day in the Hindu month of ____________.

1. Vaisakh
2. Jyaistha
3. Bhadra
4. Ashadha

Answer: A

1. Who conducts elections for both the houses of Parliament in India?

1. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
2. Election Commission
3. President
4. Prime Minister

Answer: B

1. The third battle of Panipat was fought in which of the following years?

1. 1761
2. 1707
3. 1786
4. 1751

Answer: A

1. Which dance form is associated with Natwari Dance?

1. Kathak
2. Kuchipudi
3. Odissi
4. Kathakali

Answer: A

1. Which vitamin is needed for a healthy immune system, low-light vision, and healthy

skin?

1. Vitamin K
2. Vitamin B2
3. Vitamin B9
4. Vitamin A

Answer: D

1. The Indian National Congress was established in ______.

1. 1879
2. 1877
3. 1875
4. 1885

Answer: D

1. Which feature of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain?

1. Fundamental duties
2. Parliamentary government
3. Judicial review
4. Fundamental rights

Answer: B

1. Kamala Narayan is known for which classical dance form?

1. Bharatanatyam
2. Kathakali
3. Odissi
4. Kathak

Answer: A

1. In 1526, ______ was defeated by Babur at Panipat.

1. Sikander Lodi
2. Rana Lodi
3. Bahlul Lodi
4. Ibrahim Lodi

Answer: D

14. Who has been called Napoleon of India?

A. Samudragupta

B. Chandragupta

C. Kumargupta

D. Harsha Vardhana

Answer: A

15. Which city is known as the Silicon valley of India?

A. Mumbai

B. Delhi

C. Hyderabad

D. Bengaluru

Answer: D

16. India got its central bank in ______.

A. 1935

B. 1937

C. 1940

D. 1942

Answer: A

17. Which of the following musical instruments is Ustad Zakir Hussain primarily associated with?

A. Harmonium

B. Tabla

C. Santoor

D. Flute

Answer B

18. Which freedom fighter abolished the Zamindari System in Uttar Pradesh and was elected as the Home Minister in 1955?

A. Lala Hardayal

B. Govind Ballabh Pant

C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

D. Jyotiba Phule

Answer: B

19. Who proposed the adage “Survival of the fittest”?

A. Darwin

B. William

C. Huxley

Answer: B

20. In which year did Amartya Kumar Sen receive the Nobel Prize in Economics?

A. 1990

B. 1998

C. 1995

D. 2000

Answer: B

21. In which state has the Jawara Dance, a dance form to celebrate wealth, originated?

A. Gujarat

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Kerala

D. Rajasthan

Answer: B

22. During the phenomenon of aphelion, the approximate distance between the earth
and the sun is:

A. 137 million km

B. 147 million km

C. 142 million km

D. 152 million km

Answer: D

23. India’s First open Rock Museum is located in which city?

A. Varanasi

B. Chennai

C. Mysuru

D. Hyderabad

Answer: D 

24. In which of the soil conservation methods in the coastal and dry regions, rows of trees
are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover?

A. Mulching

B. Shelter belts

C. Rock dam

D. Contour barriers

Answer: B

25. Which of the following shortcut key is used to open a new file in MS-Word 365?

A. Alt + O

B. Alt + N

C. Ctrl + O

D. Ctrl + N

Answer: D

26. Sonal Mansingh is associated with which dance form?

A. Kuchipudi and Sattriya

B. Bharatnatyam and Odissi

C. Manipuri and kathak

D. Manipuri and Kuchipudi

Answer B

27. Which of the following is the state dance of Rajasthan?

A. Kachi Ghodi

B. Kalbelia

C. Kathputli

D. Ghoomar

Answer: D

28. The earliest Buddhist texts were written in:

A. Apabhramsha

B. Sanskrit

C. Pali

D. Prakrit

Answer C

29. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise about _____ islands.

A. 472

B. 372

C. 572

D. 672

Answer: C

30. What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for appointment as Governor of a state?

A. 30 years

B. 35 years

C. 21 years

D. 25 years

Answer: B