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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Q492022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
_______ port, situated at the head of Gulf of Kuctch has been developed as a major port to cater to the needs of western and north-western parts of the country and also to reduce the pressure at Mumbai port.
1. A.Ahmedabad
2. B.Kandla
3. C.Kochchi
4. D.Kolkata
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Answer: B
Q262022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Which of the following is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?
1. A.Lineation
2. B.Bands
3. C.Foliation
4. D.Lithification
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Answer: D
Q282022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
In rainforests which kind of cultivation is practices?
1. A.Dry farming
2. B.Vertical farming
3. C.Terrace farming
4. D.Slash and burn
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Answer: D
Q312022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Who among the following became one of the Deputy Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh in March 2022?
1. A.Brajesh Pathak
2. B.Swatantra Dev Singh
3. C.Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary
4. D.Jayveer Singh
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Answer: A
Q322022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
The birthday of Prophet Muhammad is also celebrated by the name of ________.
1. A.Eid-ul-Fitr
2. B.Ramadan
3. C.Eid-ul-Adha
4. D.Mawlid al-Nabi
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Answer: D
Q342022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Identify the correct statement about green algae.
1. A.Green algae usually have a soft cell wall made of an inner layer of pectose.
2. B.Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of protein and an outer layer of fibre.
3. C.Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of cellulose and an outer layer of pectose.
4. D.Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall made of an inner layer of fat and an outer layer of protein.
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Answer: C
Q352022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Dhondo Keshav Karve was an eminent Indian who championed the cause of ________.
1. A.allowing child marriages
2. B.prohibiting widow remarriages
3. C.strengthening the caste norms
4. D.spread of women education
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Answer: D
Q362022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Which of the following is potash alum?
1. A.Na2SO4Al2(SO4)3.24H2O
2. B.K2SO4Al2(SO4)3.24H2O
3. C.K2SO4Al2(SO4)3.12H2O
4. D.Na2SO4Al2(SO4)3.20H2O
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Answer: B
Q372022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Clove is an _______ indicator.
1. A.Chemical
2. B.Olfactory
3. C.Universal
4. D.Gustatory
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Answer: B
Q382022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Which of the following sports was initially known as Poona?
1. A.Badminton
2. B.Baseball
3. C.Volleyball
4. D.Kho-Kho
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Answer: A
Q392022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Rajiv Kumar assumed charge as the _____ Chief Election Commissioner of India in May 2022.
1. A.25th
2. B.20th
3. C.27th
4. D.23rd
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Answer: A
Q412022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Who has taken charge as India's new Foreign Secretary in May 2022?
1. A.Rajeev Kumar
2. B.Vinay Mohan Kwatra
3. C.T V Somanathan
4. D.Rakesh Mishra
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Answer: B
Q422022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Which of the following region was the capital of the Chalukyas?
1. A.Kanchipuram
2. B.Raichur
3. C.Aihole
4. D.Kolar
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Answer: C
Q432022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
What is the purpose of the Licensing Policy in India?
1. A.To promote benefits to a particular group
2. B.To maintain the identity of an area
3. C.To show power of the government
4. D.To promote regional equality
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Answer: D
Q442022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Wood's Despatch is related with ______.
1. A.Education
2. B.Famine
3. C.Trade
4. D.Military
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Answer: A
Q472022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
The official enumeration of population done periodically is called _______.
1. A.Census
2. B.demographic count
3. C.Estimation
4. D.Record
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Answer: A
Q492022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Every law enacted by the government has to be in conformity with the _________.
1. A.Fundamental Right
2. B.Directive Principles
3. C.Constitution
4. D.Preamble
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Answer: C
Q272022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Which of the following is NOT a feature of National Income?
1. A.It is a macroeconomic concept.
2. B.It is a flow concept.
3. C.It is always expressed with reference to the financial year.
4. D.It is included only in intermediate goods.
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Answer: D
Q282022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
According to census 2011, the child sex ratio was ______ females per 1000 males.
1. A.919
2. B.909
3. C.929
4. D.939
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Answer: A
Q312022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
In November 2022, retired Army officer Raj Shukla has been appointed as a member of the _______.
1. A.Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
2. B.Union Public Service Commission
3. C.Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
4. D.Bureau of Indian Standards
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Answer: B
Q332022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
What happens to the decomposition rate when detritus is rich in lignin and chitin?
1. A.It is negligible
2. B.It is faster
3. C.There is no movement
4. D.It is slower
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Answer: D
Q362022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Who has been appointed as NITI Aayog's new Vice Chairman in May 2022?
1. A.S Somnath
2. B.Suman Bery
3. C.Tarun Kapoor
4. D.Manoj Pande
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Answer: B
Q382022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Vernacular press Act was enacted in which year?
1. A.1875
2. B.1876
3. C.1878
4. D.1877
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Answer: C
Q392022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Which of the following is NOT a conductor?
1. A.Hard rubber
2. B.Copper
3. C.Silver
4. D.Nickel
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Answer: A
Q432022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Which branch of the government is responsible for implementing laws and policies?
1. A.Judiciary
2. B.Legislature
3. C.Executive
4. D.NITI Aayog
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Answer: C