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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Q262025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Who gave the scarcity definition of economics?
1. A.Adam Smith
2. B.P.A. Samuelson
3. C.Alfred Marshall
4. D.Lionel Robbins
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Answer: D
Q272025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What is the significance of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station?
1. A.It will be India's first lunar base
2. B.It will be India's space station in orbit
3. C.It is a deep-space observatory
4. D.It aims to mine asteroids
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Answer: B
Q302025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
A sound wave travels from air into water. How do its speed and wavelength change?
1. A.Speed increases, wavelength decreases.
2. B.Speed decreases, wavelength increases.
3. C.Speed increases, wavelength increases.
4. D.Speed decreases, wavelength decreases.
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Answer: C
Q312025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What is the term for a successful shot in basketball where the ball goes directly through the hoop?
1. A.Slam dunk
2. B.Swish
3. C.Layup
4. D.Alley-oop
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Answer: B
Q342025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
In which year was the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in India formed?
1. A.2000
2. B.2005
3. C.2009
4. D.2012
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Answer: B
Q362025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following is the objective of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam?
1. A.Reduce the role of evidence in trials
2. B.Ensure admissibility of modern evidence
3. C.Make only physical evidence valid
4. D.Allow anonymous evidence without checks
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Answer: B
Q372025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Who was the Solicitor General of India in 2024, who was re-appointed in 2023?
1. A.Ranjit Kumar
2. B.Mukul Rohatgi
3. C.Tushar Mehta
4. D.K.K. Venugopal
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Answer: C
Q392025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
1. A.Parshvanath
2. B.Rishabhadev
3. C.Sambhavnath
4. D.Chandraprabha
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Answer: B
Q402025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT regarding the density of roads in India? A. Level of economic development and terrain are the determinants of road density in a region. B. Road density is higher in the North-Eastern states than in the Southern states of India. C. Road density of Kerala is higher than the average national road density.
1. A.A only
2. B.B only
3. C.C only
4. D.Both B and C
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Answer: B
Q412025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What is the proportion of 'Juvenile Population' (0-14 years) in India, as per 2011 Census?
1. A.29.33 % of total population
2. B.30.76 % of total population
3. C.27.64 % of total population
4. D.33.54 % of total population
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Answer: B
Q442025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Consider the following details about the 36th National Games of India: 1) It was held in 2022 in Gujarat across six cities. 2) Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar hosted the events. Which of the statements is/are correct?
1. A.Only statement 1 is correct
2. B.Only statement 2 is correct
3. C.Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Answer: C
Q482025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What was the main focus of India's Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-1985)?
1. A.Heavy industrialization and capital goods
2. B.Food self-sufficiency through agriculture
3. C.Poverty alleviation and modernization of technology
4. D.Economic liberalization and globalization
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Answer: C
Q492025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
FDI is a part of which reform pillar?
1. A.Liberalisation
2. B.Privatisation
3. C.Globalisation
4. D.Nationalisation
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Answer: C
Q262025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The Taj Mahal was inspired by which famous monument?
1. A.Humayun's Tomb
2. B.Jama Masjid
3. C.Victoria Memorial
4. D.Qutub Minar
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Answer: A
Q272025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which category of prohibited substances in sports includes drugs that increase alertness and reduce fatigue?
1. A.Anabolic Agents
2. B.Peptide Hormones
3. C.Beta-2 Agonists
4. D.Stimulants
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Answer: D
Q292025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
In BNSS, what provision strengthens witness protection during trial?
1. A.Anonymous jury system
2. B.Use of video conferencing and identity concealment for vulnerable witnesses
3. C.Witnesses can choose to record statements via SMS
4. D.Witnesses are not required to attend trial
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Answer: B
Q302025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following Buddhist Councils and their locations are correctly matched?
1. A.First Buddhist Council - Rajagriha
2. B.Second Buddhist Council - Lumbini
3. C.Third Buddhist Council - Kashmir
4. D.Fourth Buddhist Council - Pataliputra
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Answer: A
Q312025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Fill in the blank: In Madhya Pradesh, the unmarried girls place lamps inside a decorated earthen pot called _____ during Gangaur.
1. A.Kalash
2. B.Ghudlia
3. C.Matki
4. D.Deepdan
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Answer: B
Q352025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
After the death of Shivaji, which group came to hold effective political power in the Maratha state?
1. A.Mughals
2. B.Deshmukhs
3. C.Kunbis
4. D.Chitpavan Brahmanas
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Answer: D
Q392025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements about the Indian Super League (ISL) is correct regarding its inaugural match in 2014?
1. A.The first ISL match in 2014 was held in Mumbai.
2. B.The first ISL match in 2014 was held in Goa.
3. C.The first ISL match in 2014 was held in Kolkata.
4. D.The first ISL match in 2014 was held in Delhi.
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Answer: C
Q402025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following accurately describes the legal and institutional basis of "Special Category State" status in India?
1. A.It is a constitutional provision granted under Article 275.
2. B.It is defined in the Constitution and recommended by the Inter-State Council.
3. C.It is not mentioned in the Constitution and was granted by the National Development Council.
4. D.It is conferred by the Finance Commission under Article 280.
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Answer: C
Q422025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements accurately describes the law of demand in microeconomics?
1. A.As price increases, demand increases.
2. B.As price decreases, demand decreases.
3. C.As price increases, demand decreases, ceteris paribus.
4. D.Price has no effect on demand.
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Answer: C
Q442025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Who is known as the architect of India's Five-Year Plans?
1. A.Sardar Patel
2. B.Jawaharlal Nehru
3. C.B.R. Ambedkar
4. D.P.C. Mahalanobis
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Answer: D
Q472025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following describes the role of Aruna Asaf Ali in Indian history?
1. A.She was elected as India's first female judge.
2. B.She hoisted the indian flag during the Quit India Movement.
3. C.She led a military regiment during the 1857 revolt.
4. D.She participated in drafting the Constitution.
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Answer: B
Q482025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
According to Mahalanobis strategy, growth should primarily be driven by investment in:
1. A.Agricultural inputs
2. B.Consumer goods sector
3. C.Capital goods sector
4. D.Import-led services sector
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Answer: C