Current Affairs & Static GK · SSC CGL previous year questions

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Current Affairs & Static GK has appeared 1,754 times in SSC CGL papers between 2022 and 2025, about 12 questions per paper, from 12.4 per paper in 2022 to 12.4 per paper in 2025. Every question is listed below with its answer and the paper it came from. Use Practise this topic to attempt them as a timed set.

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Q482025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following statements best defines joint sector industries?
1. A.They are jointly owned by the public and private sectors.
2. B.They are run by village panchayats and municipalities.
3. C.They are fully financed by foreign companies.
4. D.They are operated only by self-help groups.
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Answer: A
Q502025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What astronomical observation is most severely hampered by increasing levels of urban light pollution?
1. A.Sunspots
2. B.Planetary transit
3. C.Deep-sky objects
4. D.Lunar phases
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Answer: C
Q272025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
In Bhakti traditions, which two broad types of worship are mentioned?
1. A.Vedic and Non-Vedic
2. B.Saguna and Nirguna
3. C.Orthodox and Reformist
4. D.Shaiva and Vaishnava
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Answer: B
Q332025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Where is the Dr. S. P. Mookerjee Swimming Stadium located?
1. A.Mumbai
2. B.Chandigarh
3. C.New Delhi
4. D.Bangalore
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Answer: C
Q352025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
In which type of geological formation are gorges most commonly developed?
1. A.Soft sediment
2. B.Hard rocks
3. C.Glacial till
4. D.Volcanic ash
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Answer: B
Q372025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which Indian state recorded negative population growth between 2001-2011?
1. A.Kerala
2. B.Goa
3. C.Nagaland
4. D.Manipur
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Answer: C
Q382025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following best describes the rate of natural increase of population?
1. A.It is the crude birth rate multiplied by crude death rate
2. B.It is the ratio of working population to total population
3. C.It is the difference between the birth rate and the death rate
4. D.It is the average annual growth due to migration alone
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Answer: C
Q402025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What is the primary function of telomerase enzyme?
1. A.DNA replication
2. B.Telomere lengthening
3. C.DNA repair
4. D.RNA transcription
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Answer: B
Q412025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following commissions recommended the establishment of a Permanent Secretariat for the Inter-State Council to institutionalize Centre-State cooperation?
1. A.Rajamannar Committee
2. B.Punchhi Commission
3. C.Sarkaria Commission
4. D.Venkatachelliah Commission
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Answer: C
Q432025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What is the primary objective of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India?
1. A.To establish a common criminal law for all citizens.
2. B.To unify direct and indirect tax laws.
3. C.To provide a common set of personal laws for all citizens, irrespective of religion.
4. D.To standardize administrative procedures across all states.
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Answer: C
Q442025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) provides support for?
1. A.Free fertilizers
2. B.Agri-logistics and cold chains
3. C.Cash transfers
4. D.MGNREGA work
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Answer: B
Q462025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
According to the Global Peace Index 2024, which of the following statements correctly reflects global peace trends since 2008?
1. A.All three GPI domains have steadily improved since 2008
2. B.The average country score has improved by 4.5% since 2008
3. C.Ongoing Conflict and Safety & Security have deteriorated, while Militarisation has improved
4. D.The number of countries showing improvement exceeds those showing deterioration
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Answer: C
Q482025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following correctly highlights a unique feature of India's textile industry?
1. A.It focuses only on raw material exports.
2. B.It is partially self-reliant and imports final products.
3. C.It is self-reliant across the full value chain
4. D.It only caters to domestic markets.
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Answer: C
Q502025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Evaluate these statements regarding atmospheric layers: 1. Most weather phenomena occur in the stratosphere. 2. The ozone layer is primarily found in the troposphere. Which of the above is/are correct?
1. A.Statement 1 only
2. B.Statement 2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: D
Q262025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Arrange the following sites in chronological order based on the stylistic development of Buddhist sculpture: a) Mathura b) Bharhut c) Sanchi Stupa-1
1. A.b-c-a
2. B.c-a-b
3. C.c-b-a
4. D.a-c-b
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Answer: A
Q292025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Consider the following statements regarding belt ranks and competition area in Judo: 1) A red-and-white belt is associated with judokas from Sixth dan to Eighth dan levels. 2) A shared safety zone of at least 1 meter must be maintained between adjoining competition areas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. A.Only 1 is Correct
2. B.Only 2 is Correct
3. C.1 and 2 both are correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 is Correct
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Answer: A
Q302025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Who broke the 30-year-old Asian Games men's 5,000 m meet record in National Open Athletics Championships 2024?
1. A.Bahadur Singh
2. B.Gulveer Singh
3. C.Neeraj Chopra
4. D.Hima Das
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Answer: B
Q312025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation: 1) It is based on mutual benefit and public-good-driven innovation. 2) It is governed only through annual Heads of State Summits. Which of the statements is/are correct?
1. A.Only 1 is correct
2. B.Only 2 is correct
3. C.Both 1 and 2 are correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Answer: A
Q322025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Fill in the blank: The inaugural Khelo India Para Games took place in _____, showcasing seven sporting disciplines across three venues in New Delhi.
1. A.March 2024
2. B.January 2023
3. C.December 2023
4. D.March 2025
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Answer: C
Q332025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Last Man in Tower explores the moral and ethical conflicts faced by residents during rapid urban development and real estate pressures in Mumbai. Reason (R): The novel focuses on the historical evolution of Mumbai's architecture and its colonial past.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true, but R is false.
4. D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: C
Q352025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
What is the primary function of the NVS-02 satellite launched aboard GSLV-F15?
1. A.It supports meteorological observations for cyclone prediction.
2. B.It enables satellite-based television broadcasting.
3. C.It boosts India's navigation system by offering precise position and timing data.
4. D.It conducts deep-space communication with planetary probes.
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Answer: C
Q362025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Population growth can be measured in absolute numbers and percentage change per year. Reason (R): Measuring growth only in absolute numbers provides detailed insights into population trends over time.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. C.A is true, but R is false
4. D.A is false, but R is true
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Answer: C
Q382025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
1. A.ATP production
2. B.Protein modification
3. C.Lipid synthesis
4. D.DNA replication
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Answer: B
Q412025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
When light enters from air into a medium, its speed changes. Which of the following properties of light remains constant during this transition?
1. A.Wavelength
2. B.Frequency
3. C.Speed
4. D.Amplitude
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Answer: B
Q422025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) aims to align Indian evidence law with advancements in:
1. A.Forensic science and digital technology
2. B.Traditional agricultural practices
3. C.Ancient philosophical texts
4. D.Oral storytelling traditions
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Answer: A