SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination-2019 (Tier-1) Exam Date – 05/03/2020 Exam Time – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | GK Infopedia

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[1] The Indian Army is set to commission the first batch of women soldiers by year .
A. 2020
B. 2022
C. 2021
D. 2023
Ans: 2021
Explanation : Indian Army to have first woman soldier by 2021. In a major breakthrough, Indian Army has selected 100 women to be trained to join the Corps of Military Police. Till date, women were being inducted only as officers and this is the first time they will be joining the Army as soldiers.

[2] Part VIII of the Constitution of India deals with .
A. States
B. Municipalities
C. Union Territories
D. Panchayats
Ans: Union Territories
Explanation : Any regulation so made may repeal or amend any Act made by Parliament or any other law, which is for the time being applicable to the Union territory and, when promulgated by the President, shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament which applies to that territory.

[3] Which of the following is NOT located in Odisha?
A. Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve
B. Sambalpur Elephant Reserve
C. Sonitpur Elephant Reserve
D. Mahanadi Elephant Reserve
Ans: Sonitpur Elephant Reserve
Explanation : Kameng Elephant Reserve is an 1,894 km2 (731 sq mi) Elephant Reserve established 19 June 2002 in the Himalayan foothills of West Kameng and East Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The reserve headquarters are at Seijosa

[4] Which of the following is NOT an ore of iron?
A. Cuprite
B. Haematite
C. Magnetite
D. Siderite
Ans: Cuprite
Explanation : Cuprite is an oxide mineral composed of copper (I) oxide Cu₂O, and is a minor ore of copper. Its dark crystals with red internal reflections are in the isometric system hexoctahedral class, appearing as cubic, octahedral, or dodecahedral forms, or in combinations. Penetration twins frequently occur.

[5] The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was formed by insertion of Article in the Constitution of India.
A. 328B
B. 328A
C. 338A
D. 338B
Ans: 338B
Explanation : The NCBC Bill, passed by Parliament of India inserted Article 338B into the Constitution after Articles 338 and 338A which deal with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SC) and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (ST) respectively.

[6] Name the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest.
A. Premlata Agarwal
B. Arunima Sinha
C. Poorna Malavath
D. Anshu Jamsenpa
Ans: Arunima Sinha
Explanation : India's Arunima Sinha, who became the world's first female amputee to climb Mount Everest in 2013, has added another impressive record to her resume. The 30 year old has now become the first female amputee to climb Mount Vinson, the highest peak of Antarctica.

[7] Pernicious anaemia is caused by the deficiency of vitamin _.
A. B2
B. B6
C. B1
D. B12
Ans: B12
Explanation : Pernicious anemia is defined as a type of vitamin B12 deficiency that results from impaired uptake of vitamin B-12 due to the lack of a substance known as intrinsic factor (IF) produced by the stomach lining. Pernicious anemia is a condition caused by too little vitamin B12 in the body.

[8] India won its Championship in March 2019.
A. fourth
B. sixth
C. second
D. fifth
Ans: fifth
Explanation : successive title at the South Asian Football Federation Women's The 2019 SAFF Women's Championship was the 5th edition of the SAFF Women's Championship, the biennial international women's football championship contested by the national teams of the South Asian Football Federation.

[9] The excavated remains of found near Patna in Bihar was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2016.
A. Ashoka Pillar
B. Ellora Caves
C. Sanchi Stupa
D. Nalanda Mahavihara
Ans: Nalanda Mahavihara
Explanation : PATNA: It's a celebration time in Bihar. UNESCO has declared Bihar's much awaited ancient site - the ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara - a World Heritage Site, barely 98 km away from Patna. With the inclusion of Nalanda, this would be the second UNESCO Heritage Site after Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.

[10] The headquarters of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are located in .
A. Bengaluru
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Delhi
Ans: Mumbai
Explanation : The Board of Control for Cricket in India is the national governing body for cricket in India. The board was formed in December 1928 as a society, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act.

[11] Name the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
A. Arif Mohammad Khan
B. Bhagat Singh Koshyari
C. Satya Pal Malik
D. Girish Chandra Murmu
Ans: Girish Chandra Murmu
Explanation : Girish Chandra Murmu is the first lieutenant governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He was a 1985 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre and was principal secretary to Narendra Modi during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

[12] is also known as the 'Golden City'.
A. Dungarpur
B. Jodhpur
C. Bundi
D. Jaisalmer
Ans: Jaisalmer
Explanation : Jaisalmer, nicknamed as "The Golden city", is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 575 kilometres west from the state capital Jaipur. It was once known as Jaisalmer state.

[13] The aggregate value of goods and services produced in an economy can be calculated by three methods: income method, expenditure method and _ method.
A. product / value added
B. spending
C. deposit
D. lending
Ans: product / value added
Explanation : 0

[14] renounced his knighthood in protest for Jalianwalla Bagh mass killing.
A. Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Shivajirao Holkar
D. Surendranath Banerjee
Ans: Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation : Rabindranath Tagore got Knighthood from King George-V in 1915 for his contribution to literature. Later in 1919, he renounced knighthood for the inhuman act of British in Jallianwala Bagh. Due to same reason Gandhi returned the Kaiser-i-Hind Gold medal given to him by British government for his work during Boer war.

[15] ‘Dharmaraja (Yudhishthir) Ratha’, ‘Bhima Ratha’, ‘Arjuna Ratha’ and ‘Nakula Sahadeva Ratha’ are four of the Panch Rathas at Mahabalipuram. What is the name of the fifth Ratha?
A. Bhishma Ratha
B. Krishna Ratha
C. Karna Ratha
D. Draupadi Ratha
Ans: Draupadi Ratha
Explanation : The rathas are regarded as the five rathas of Pandavas, the eminent characters of the Mahabharata. The stone chariots tell us stories of the by gone days of Mahabalipuram. The rock cut temples with exclusive sculptures make the temples more attractive for the tourists and archeologists alike.

[16] The in China is the world’s longest man-made waterway.
A. Suzhou Canal
B. Kiel Canal
C. Corinth Canal
D. Grand Canal
Ans: Grand Canal
Explanation : The Grand Canal of China: the world's longest man-made waterway. The Grand Canal is a series of waterways in eastern and northern China starting at Beijing and ending at the city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang province, linking the Yellow River with the Yangtze River.

[17] The Gadar (or Ghadar) Party was formed in the year .
A. 1921
B. 1918
C. 1915
D. 1913
Ans: 1913
Explanation : In 1913, Pacific Coast Hindustan Association was founded by Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president, which was called Ghadar Party. The members of this party were the immigrant sikhs of US and Canada.

[18] Alai-Darwaza, the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi, was constructed by .
A. Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori
B. Ahmad Shāh Durrani
C. Ala-ud-din Khilji
D. Muhammad bin Tughluq
Ans: Ala-ud-din Khilji
Explanation : Ala'i Darwaza (English: Gate of Alauddin) is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi, India. Built by Sultan Alauddin Khalji in 1311 and made of red sandstone, it is a square domed gatehouse with arched entrances and houses a single chamber.

[19] The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan on .
A. 19 September 1960
B. 12 November 1959
C. 16 December 1963
D. 18 October 1969
Ans: 19 September 1960
Explanation : Indus Waters Treaty, treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan and brokered by the World Bank.

[20] are homogeneous mixtures of two or more components.
A. Amalgams
B. Solutions
C. Enzymes
D. Emulsions
Ans: Solutions
Explanation : A solution consists of a solute and a solvent. The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the sol vent. For example, in a saline solution, salt is the solute dissolved in water as the solvent.

[21] The total number of images formed by two mirrors inclined at 120° to each other is .
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Ans: 2
Explanation : 0

[22] Depreciation is an annual allowance for the wear and tear of .
A. work in progress
B. land
C. finished goods
D. capital goods
Ans: capital goods
Explanation : Depreciation is a tax deduction for taxpayers to regain the cost or other basis of certain property. It is an annual allowance for the use of a property that has damage, wear and tear or deterioration. Examples of depreciable tangible property consists of: Buildings.

[23] The Padma Awards are announced around every year.
A. Republic Day
B. Sadbhavana Diwas
C. Independence Day
D. Hindi Diwas
Ans: Republic Day
Explanation : The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March/ April every year.

[24] Which of the following can be used as a catalyst in Hydrogenation reaction?
A. Barium
B. Iron
C. Tungsten
D. Palladium
Ans: Palladium
Explanation : Hydrogenation – meaning, to treat with hydrogen – is a chemical reaction between molecular hydrogen (H2) and another compound or element, usually in the presence of a catalyst such as nickel, palladium or platinum. The process is commonly employed to reduce or saturate organic compounds.

[25] The ‘Hyderabad Fund’ had been held by the in the account of the High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK, Habib Ibrahim Rahimtoola.
A. Bank of England
B. National Westminster Bank
C. Butterfield Private Bank
D. Kingdom Bank
Ans: National Westminster Bank
Explanation : National Westminster Bank, commonly known as NatWest, is a major retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1968 by the merger of National Provincial Bank and Westminster Bank. Since 2000, it has been part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM



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