SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination-2017 (Tier-1) Exam Date – 08.08.2017 Exam Sitting – (1st Sitting) | GK Infopedia

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[1] How many types of writ are there in the Indian Constitution?
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Ans: 5
Explanation : Article 226 empowers the High Courts to issue writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto or any of them for the enforcement of any of the fundamental rights or for any other purpose The jurisdiction of the High Courts under Art 226 is wider than that of the Supreme Court under Art 32.

[2] Who has built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) in Chittorgarh?
A. Maharana Pratap
B. Rana Kumbha
C. Rana Sanga
D. Kunwar Durjan Singh
Ans: Rana Sanga
Explanation : Vijay Stambh, established by Maharana Kumba in Chittorgarh is a nationalistic masterwork built to remember the triumph of the kingdom over the trespasser Mohammed Khilji. Constructed between 1442 and 1449, this `Victory Tower' commemorate King Rana Kumbha victory over joint armies of Malwa and Gujarat which was led by Khilji.

[3] Who raised the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it"?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Subhash Chandra Bose
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. Lala Lajpat
Ans: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Explanation : Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian social reformer and freedom activist. His famous declaration "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it" served as an inspiration for future revolutionaries during India's struggle for freedom. The British Government termed him as the "Father of Indian Unrest" and his followers bequeathed upon him the title of `Lokmanya' meaning he who is revered by the people.

[4] Which Indian state is the largest in terms of the total area covered?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
Ans: Rajasthan
Explanation : The state of Rajasthan is the largest Indian state with an area of 3, 42,239sq. comprising of the 11% of the total geographical area of the country. This state has a type of rhomboid shape d stretches lengthwise 869 km. from west to east and 826 km. from north to south.

[5] Which Indian state has the longest Coastline?
A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Ans: Gujarat
Explanation : Gujarat occupies the northern extremity of the western sea-board of India. It has the longest coast line of 1290 kms. It comprises of three geo-graphical regions. The peninsula, traditionally known as Saurashtra, is essentially a hilly tract sprinkled with low mountains. Kutch on the north-east is barren and rocky and contains the famous (desert) of Kutch, the big Rann in the north and the little Rann in the east. The main-land extending from the of Kutch and the Aravalli Hills to the river Damanganga is on the whole a level plain of alluvial soil.

[6] Which one of the following is a component of Food Security System?
A. Buffer stock
B. Minimum support price
C. Fair price shops
D. Mid day meals
Ans: Buffer stock
Explanation : Maintaining a buffer stock is an important constituent of the Government's food policy. The buffer stock gives the basic and most flexible instrument for moderating short-term effects of supply or production shortfalls. The concept of a buffer stock was first familiarized during the 4th Five Year Plan (1969-74).

[7] What is the accepted average Calorie requirement for rural area in India?
A. 2100
B. 2200
C. 2300
D. 2400
Ans: 2400
Explanation : The calorie requirements for rural and urban person in India are fixed at 2400 and 2100 calories respectively.

[8] Whose recommendation is mandatory to impeach the President of India from his office before the completion of his/her term?
A. The Prime Minister
B. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C. The Chief Justice of India
D. The two houses of the parliament
Ans: The two houses of the parliament
Explanation : The President of India can be removed from the office for violation of the constitution by impeachment. Such a motion of impeachment can be initiated by any House of Parliament. In such a case one fourth of the members, of the house, intending to move such a motion have to serve a fourteen days notice in writing. If two-thirds of the members support the motion that it is passed for consideration of the other House. The President is allowed the opportunity to present his defence either in person or through his nominee. If the House despite the defence supports the motion by two-thirds majority the President stands impeached.

[9] Auxiliary bud develops into which of the following part of the plant?
A. Fruit
B. Leaf
C. Branch
D. Roots
Ans: Branch
Explanation : The axillary bud (or lateral bud) is an embryonic shoot located in the axil of a leaf. Each bud has the potential to fog iii shoots, and may be specialized in producing either vegetative shoots (stems and branches) or reproductive shoots (flowers).

[10] Xylem helps in transportation of which of the following?
A. Food
B. Water
C. Nutrients
D. Both food and water
Ans: Both food and water
Explanation : Xylem are plant vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. Xylem tissue consists of a variety of specialized, water- conducting cells known as tracheary elements.

[11] Who proposed five kingdom classification?
A. Ernst Mayr
B. R. H. Whittaker
C. M. W. Beijerinck
D. D. I. Ivanovsky
Ans: D. I. Ivanovsky
Explanation : R.H. Whittaker proposed the five kingdoms of classification in 1969. This classification was based upon certain characters like mode of nutrition, thallus organization, cell structure, phylogenetic relationships and reproduction. This form of classification includes five kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.

[12] Which acid is released when an Ant bites?
A. Hydrochloric Acid
B. Formic Acid
C. Acetic Acid
D. Phosphoric Acid
Ans: Formic Acid
Explanation : The acid produced by ants is called formic acid. The name comes from the Latin word for ant, which is "formica." Chemically, it is a simple carboxylic acid. A major use of formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed.

[13] Which among the following is an example of solid sol?
A. Milk of magnesia
B. Foam
C. Coloured gemstones
D. Rubber
Ans: Coloured gemstones
Explanation : A sol is a type of colloid in which solid particles are suspended in a liquid. The particles in a sol are very small. The colloidal solution displays the Tyndall effect and is stable. Examples include Gemstones, Pearls, and some Coloured Glass.

[14] Which metal is responsible for Itai-Itai disease?
A. Cadmium
B. Nickel
C. Chromium
D. Mercury
Ans: Cadmium
Explanation : Itai-itai disease first occurred in 1912 within Toyama Prefecture. The cause of itai-itai disease was determined to be cadmium poisoning in the drinking water from the Jinzu River basin. The source of cadmium was discovered to be from Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company.

[15] 'Vikalp, is a scheme launched by Indian Railways to help wait-listed passengers. Which of the following is NOT true about this scheme?
A. Confirmed berths in alternate trains.
B. No-extra charges will be taken from passengers.
C. Wait-listed passengers can avail opportunity of travelling in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Special trains even when booking made is in other mail/express trains.
D. Vikalp scheme will be initially available for e-tickets only.
Ans: Confirmed berths in alternate trains.
Explanation : Under the new reservation scheme called `Vikalp', or alternate train accommodation scheme (ATAS), passengers who have booked tickets in other mail or express trains, can avail the option of travel-ling in premium trains to their booked destinations with no extra cost. The scheme aims to utilise vacant berths in many premier trains including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto and other special service such as Suvidha trains in all major routes.

[16] Who discovered the Cholera causing germ?
A. Filippo Pacini
B. Robert Koch
C. M. La.veran
D. Felix Hoffman
Ans: Filippo Pacini
Explanation : Cholera is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Filippo Pacini was an Italian anatomist, posthumously famous for isolating the cholera bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

[17] Match the following Player Sport 1. Mithali Raj a. Hockey 2. Poonam Rani b. 3000 m Steeplechases 3. Lalita Babar c. Cricket
A. 1-c, 2-b , 3-a
B. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
C. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
D. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
Ans: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
Explanation : Player-Sport • Mithali Raj-Cricket • Poonam Rani-Hockey • Lalita Babar-3000m Steeple-chases

[18] 'Hunar Haat' an exhibition to exhibit and promote the arts and artisans from minority community was launched at which of the following events?
A. Pushkar Fair, 2016
B. IITF, New Delhi, 2016
C. Suraj Kund Craft Mela, 2017
D. Kumbh Mela, 2015
Ans: IITF, New Delhi, 2016
Explanation : Hunar Haat, a spectacular platform of Ministry of Minority Affairs where exquisite pieces of Handicraft & Hand-loom prepared by inmates of Tihar Jail and master artisans from across the country are displayed, was inaugurated at India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan.

[19] What is the other name of Galileo's law of falling bodies?
A. Law of motion
B. Newton's first law
C. Newton's second law
D. Newton's third law
Ans: Newton's first law
Explanation : The Newton's First Law states, "A body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by an external force." Newton expanded on the work of Galileo to better define the relationship between energy and motion.

[20] Which of the following device is best suited for measuring the temperature inside metallurgical furnaces?
A. Pyrometer
B. Thermocouple
C. Thermometer
D. Thermistor
Ans: Pyrometer
Explanation : Pyrometer is device for measuring relatively high temperatures, such as are encountered in furnaces. In the modern usage, it is a device that from a distance determines the temperature of a surface from the spectrum of the thermal radiation it emits, a process known as pyrometry and sometimes radiometry.

[21] What is the full form of 'LAN'?
A. Line Area Network
B. Linear Area Network
C. Local Area Network
D. Land Area Network
Ans: Local Area Network
Explanation : A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link to a server. Typically, a LAN encompasses computers and peripherals connected to a server within a distinct geographic area such as an office or a commercial establishment.

[22] Which movie won the award for the best movie at the Oscar Awards 2017?
A. La La Land
B. Arrival
C. Moon light
D. Manchester by the Sea
Ans: Moon light
Explanation : Moonlight became the first film with an all-black cast, the first LGBT film, and the second lowest- grossing film domestically to win the Oscar for Best Picture in 2017. The film's editor, Joi McMillon, became the first black woman to be nominated for an editing Oscar and Au became the first Muslim to win an acting Oscar.

[23] Who is the author of the book titled 'Citizen and Society'?
A. Pranab Mukherjee
B. Hamid Ansari
C. Nandan Nilekani
D. Satyajit Ray
Ans: Hamid Ansari
Explanation : The book 'Citizen and Society' is written by former Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari. This volume is a collection of lectures on diverse themes such as polity, security, and empowerment.

[24] With which country India has recently signed a MoU for Water Conservation in India?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Israel
D. Bangladesh
Ans: Israel
Explanation : Cabinet approved MoU between India and Israel on National Campaign for Water Conservation in India in June 2017. As part of the MoU, the governments intend to achieve several objectives such as putting water conservation on the national agenda in India, encouraging each citizen to save water in everyday life, promoting its reuse, recharge and recycling.

[25] Which among the following neighbouring country of India is the largest producer of Opium in the World?
A. Pakistan
B. Afghanistan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Maldives
Ans: Afghanistan
Explanation : Afghanistan's opium poppy production goes into more than 90% of heroin world Afghanistan's area under um-poppy cultivation has increased 63% since 2016 while its potential opium production increased 87% both records for the country despite years of anti-narcotics efforts. Opium produced in Afghanistan is typically exported in its raw form, or as heroin or morphine.



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