Q1. How many groups are there in the modern periodic table?
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Answer: A. 18
The modern (long form) periodic table has 18 groups and 7 periods.
SSC CGL General Awareness Beginner Practice Set 6
25 beginner questions. Tap an option to check it, or open “Show answer” for the explanation.
Topics: Chemistry - Periodic Table, Physics - Units & Measurement, National Symbols, Biology - Cell & Tissues, Chemistry - Atomic Structure, World Geography, Chemistry - Acids, Bases & Salts, History, Static GK, Abbreviations, Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry, Important Days, Awards, Biology - Plant Physiology, General Science, Physics - Motion, Freedom Struggle, Indian Geography, Currencies & Capitals
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Q2. Which unit is used to express the power of a lens?
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Answer: B. Dioptre
Power of a lens is measured in dioptres (D); 1 D = 1/m.
Q3. India's National Emblem is adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka found at:
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Answer: A. Sarnath
The National Emblem is adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, near Varanasi.
Q4. What is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system?
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Answer: D. Neuron
The neuron (nerve cell) is the basic unit of the nervous system that carries impulses.
Q5. Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering (gold foil) experiment led to the discovery of the:
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Answer: A. Nucleus
The rebound of a few alpha particles showed a tiny, dense, positively charged nucleus.
Q6. Which is the smallest continent?
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Answer: D. Australia
Australia is the smallest continent.
Q7. Which acid is present in vinegar?
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Answer: A. Acetic acid
Vinegar is a dilute solution of acetic (ethanoic) acid.
Q8. Who was the first and only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
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Answer: A. Razia Sultan
Razia Sultan ruled Delhi from 1236 to 1240. She was the daughter of Iltutmish.
Q9. Who was the first woman President of India?
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Answer: A. Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil became the first woman President of India in 2007.
Q10. From where did Gandhi begin the Dandi March in 1930?
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Answer: C. Sabarmati Ashram
Gandhi started the Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram on 12 March 1930 to break the salt law at Dandi.
Q11. What does 'GPS' stand for?
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Answer: B. Global Positioning System
GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system.
Q12. Which gas is the major contributor to global warming due to human activity?
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Answer: D. Carbon dioxide
CO2 from fossil fuels is the main human-made greenhouse gas.
Q13. What does 'CRPF' stand for?
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Answer: D. Central Reserve Police Force
CRPF stands for Central Reserve Police Force.
Q14. Teachers' Day in India, celebrated on 5 September, honours the birth anniversary of:
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Answer: B. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Teachers' Day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, philosopher and second President of India.
Q15. The Bharat Ratna is:
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Answer: A. India's highest civilian award
The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour.
Q16. The bending of a plant shoot towards light is called:
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Answer: D. Phototropism
Phototropism is the growth movement of a plant part in response to light.
Q17. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes which disease?
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Answer: C. Scurvy
Lack of vitamin C causes scurvy, with bleeding gums. Citrus fruits like amla and oranges are rich in vitamin C.
Q18. National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on 31 October marks the birth anniversary of:
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Answer: D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
National Unity Day is celebrated on 31 October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who unified the princely states.
Q19. Which animal is the National Animal of India?
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Answer: A. Tiger
The Royal Bengal Tiger is India's National Animal, adopted in 1973 in place of the lion.
Q20. The speed shown on a car's speedometer is its:
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Answer: D. Instantaneous speed
A speedometer shows the speed at that instant, i.e. instantaneous speed.
Q21. National Sports Day in India (29 August) marks the birth anniversary of:
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Answer: C. Major Dhyan Chand
National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
Q22. Mahatma Gandhi's first Satyagraha in India (1917) was launched at:
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Answer: A. Champaran
Gandhi's first Satyagraha in India was at Champaran, Bihar, in 1917. It took up the cause of indigo farmers.
Q23. Which subatomic particle carries no electric charge?
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Answer: D. Neutron
The neutron is electrically neutral.
Q24. Gir National Park, the last home of the Asiatic lion, is in which state?
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Answer: C. Gujarat
Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural home of the Asiatic lion.
Q25. What is the currency of Japan?
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Answer: D. Yen
The Yen is the currency of Japan.