SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination-2017 (Tier-1) Exam Date – 10.08.2017 Exam Sitting – (1 st Sitting) | GK Infopedia

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[1] Which among the following Mughal Emperor was illiterate?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir
Ans: Akbar
Explanation : Being a patron of art and culture, Akbar got a number of literature books written in various languages and constructed numerous architectural masterpieces during his reign, such as Agra Fort, Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri, Humayun Tomb, Allahabad Fort, Lahore Fort, and his own mausoleum at Sikandra. He started a new sect `Din-i-Ilahi' by deriving elements from various religions. He did not learn to read or write, but got texts on history, religion, science, philosophy and other topics recited.

[2] Where was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' founded?
A. Singapore
B. Thailand
C. Britain
D. Italy
Ans: Singapore
Explanation : Came into existence in 1943, Singapore the Azad Hind Fauj was formed to secure Independence from the British rule by allying with axis powers like Japan. It was inspired by the ideologies of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

[3] Who is known for the invention of 'World Wide Web'?
A. Sir Tim -Berners-Lee
B. Maxwell
C. Martin Cooper
D. S. A. Forbes
Ans: Sir Tim -Berners-Lee
Explanation : The World Wide Web (WWW) is a network of online content that is formatted in HTML and accessed via HTFP. The term refers to all the interlinked HTML pages that can be accessed over the Internet. The World Wide Web was originally designed in 1991 by Tim Berners-Lee.

[4] B. Sai Praneeth is associated with which of the following sport?
A. Hockey
B. Badminton
C. Chess
D. Boxing
Ans: Badminton
Explanation : B. Sai Praneeth is Indian badminton player. In 2017, he won the Singapore Open Super Series after beating his compatriot Srikanth Kidambi in rubber games, hence becoming the fourth Indian to win a superseries title after Saina Nehwal, Srikanth Kidambi and P.V.Sindhu

[5] Which of the following pair is incorrect?
A. Muthuswami Dikshitar - Carnatic Music
B. Parveen Sultana - Singer
C. M.S. Gopalakrishnan - Violinist
D. Nandlal Bose - Flute
Ans: Nandlal Bose - Flute
Explanation : Nandalal Bose was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art. The artists used gold leaf and colours made from stones to illuminate the text beautifully. Nandalal Bose also drew the emblems for the highest awards given by the Government of India such as Bharat Ratna and Padmashri.

[6] Who among the following is the 2017 Asian Award recipient for the outstanding achievement in Cinema?
A. Kunal Nayyar
B. Vishal Bhardwaj
C. Om Puri
D. Zeishan Quadri
Ans: Kunal Nayyar
Explanation : The Asian Awards launched in 2010 Paul Sagoo, entrepreneur and founder of the Lemon Group, is now one of the most influential global events celebrating Pan Asian excellence. The Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar was honored the 6th Annual Asian Awards 2017.

[7] Strait of Malacca separates which two land masses?
A. Malay Peninsula and Indonesian Island of Sumatra
B. Africa and Europe
C. India and Sri Lanka
D. North America and South America
Ans: Malay Peninsula and Indonesian Island of Sumatra
Explanation : The Strait of Malacca is a stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is the waterway connecting the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean).

[8] The latitude which passes through Sikkim also passes through .
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttarakhand
D. Himachal Pradesh
Ans: Rajasthan
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[9] Which of the following is not a plant hormone?
A. Gibberellic
B. Auxins
C. Cytokinins
D. Thyroxin
Ans: Thyroxin
Explanation : Thyroxine is a hormone the thyroid gland secretes into the bloodstream in Human body. Thyroxine plays a crucial role in heart and digestive function, metabolism, brain development, bone health, and muscle control. There are five general classes of Plant hormones: auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, ethylene, and abscisic acid.

[10] Nephron is related to which of the following system of human body?
A. Circulatory system
B. Excretory system
C. Reproductive system
D. Respiratory system
Ans: Excretory system
Explanation : Each of our kidneys contains over a million nephrons. They are the functioning unit of the kidneys. They remove waste from the body and produces urine. Each nephron is made up of two parts: a renal corpuscle and renal tubules

[11] Which Vitamin is obtained from Sun rays?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin D
Ans: Vitamin D
Explanation : The most common form of vitamin D is vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol. It is usually produced in the skin of human and animals under the influence of War or ultraviolet radiation. In plants it can be produced from pro-vitamin ergosterol.

[12] Speed of light is maximum in:
A. vacuum
B. solids
C. liquids
D. gases
Ans: vacuum
Explanation : When light traveling through the air enters a different medium, such as glass or water, the speed and wave-length of light are reduced although the frequency remains unaltered. The speed of light is maximum in vacuum.

[13] What is the SI unit of electric current?
A. Newton
B. Joule
C. Ampere
D. Watt
Ans: Ampere
Explanation : The SI unit for measuring an electric current is the ampere, which is the flow of electric charge across a surface at the rate of one coulomb per second. Electric current is measured using a device called an ammeter.

[14] An IP address is bit number.
A. 8
B. 32
C. 64
D. 104
Ans: 32
Explanation : The Internet Protocol Address (or IP Address) is a unique address that computing devices such as personal computers, tablets, and smart-phones use to identify itself and communicate with other devices in the IP network. The traditional IP Address (known as IPv4) uses a 32-bit number to represent an IP address, and it defines both network and host address.

[15] Process of loosing electrons is known as _.
A. oxidation
B. reduction
C. radiation
D. both oxidation and reduction
Ans: oxidation
Explanation : Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state of a molecule, atom or ion is increased. The opposite process is called reduction, which occurs when there is a gain of electrons or the oxidation state of an atom, molecule, or ion decreases.

[16] Anions are formed by .
A. losing of electrons
B. gaining of electrons
C. gaining of neutrons
D. losing of neutrons
Ans: gaining of electrons
Explanation : An anion is an ionic species having a negative charge. They are atoms that have gained electrons. Anions are one of the two types of ions. The other type is called a cation. Anions are attracted to the anode, while cations are attracted to the cathode.

[17] Which among the following is the major cause of acid rain?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Nitrogen dioxide
D. Oxygen
Ans: Nitrogen dioxide
Explanation : The main chemicals in air pollution that create acid rain are sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen (NOx). Acid rain usually forms high in the clouds where sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water, oxygen, and oxidants. This mixture forms a mild solution of sulfuric acid and nitric acid.

[18] First state to implement Saur Sujala Yojana is _.
A. Chattisgarh
B. Uttaranchal
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Ans: Chattisgarh
Explanation : Saur Sujala Yojana is a new scheme launched by government in Chhattisgarh for farmers. Under the Saur Sujala Yojana, the state government would provide solar powered irrigation pumps to farmers in Chhatisgarh. The scheme is also aimed at strengthen the agriculture and rural development in rural Chhattisgarh.

[19] Who amongst the following is the author of the book "Rekha: The untold story" a biography on a veteran actress Rekha?
A. Yasser Usman
B. Arland Neelakantan
C. Ram Kamal Mukherjee
D. K. Vijay Kumar
Ans: Yasser Usman
Explanation : The biography of actress Rekha, 'Rekha: The Untold Story' is written by Yasser Usman, published by Juggernaut.

[20] Which among the following country exited from Trans Pacific Partnership (TFP) in Jan 2017?
A. Japan
B. USA
C. Mexico
D. Brunei
Ans: USA
Explanation : The Trans-Pacific Partner-ship (TPP), currently changed to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) after the US withdrew, is a trade agreement between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

[21] Which of the following country doesn’t matches to its famous tourist place?
A. China - Great Wall of China.
B. Bhutan - Paro Taktsang
C. Nepal - Pashupatinath Temple
D. Sri Lanka - Padman abhaswamy Temple
Ans: Sri Lanka - Padman abhaswamy Temple
Explanation : Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvanan-thapuram, Kerala. The temple is built in an intricate fusion of the indigenous Kerala style and the Dravidian style of architecture associated with the temples located in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu, featuring high walls, and a 16th-century Gopuram.

[22] Which among the following is not an account under Balance of Payment?
A. Current Account
B. Capital Account
C. Official Reserves Account
D. Unilateral Payments Account
Ans: Official Reserves Account
Explanation : The official reserve account, a subdivision of the capital account, is the foreign currency and securities held by the government, usually by its central bank, and is used to balance the payments from year to year.

[23] Match the following. Term Meaning 1. Globalisation a. Process of reducing or removing restrictions on international trade 2. Privatisation b. Process of interaction and integration among the people, companies and government of different nations. 3. Liberalisation c. Called as denationalization or disinvestment.
A. 1-c 2-a 3-b
B. 1-b 2-c 3-a
C. 1-b 2-a 3-c
D. 1-c 2-b 3-a
Ans: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Explanation : Globalisation-Process of interaction and integration among the people, companies and government of different nations Privatization-called as denationalization or disinvestment Liberalization-Process of reducing or removing restrictions on international trade

[24] Who appoints Governor of a state in India?
A. Prime Minister of India
B. Council of Minister
C. Judge of Supreme Court
D. President of India
Ans: President of India
Explanation : The Governor is not elected by the process of direct or indirect voting (like the Chief Minister, the Prime Minister or the President). The Governor of a particular state is appointed directly by the President of India, for a period of five years. The Governor is the nominal head of a state, while the Chief Minister is the executive head.

[25] What is the literal meaning of 'Certiorari'?
A. We command
B. To have the body of
C. To forbid
D. To be certified (or) to be informed
Ans: To be certified (or) to be informed
Explanation : Certiorari means to "certify". Certiorari is a command or order to an inferior Court or tribunal to transmit the records of a cause or matter pending before them to the superior Court to be dealt with there and if the order of inferior Court is found to be without jurisdiction or against the principles of natural justice, it is quashed.



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