SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination-2019 (Tier-1) Exam Date – 04/03/2020 Exam Time – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | GK Infopedia

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[1] King Harshavardhana ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj on the death of his brother, .
A. Indravardhana
B. Suryavardhana
C. Rajyavardhana
D. Chandravardhana
Ans: Rajyavardhana
Explanation : Prabhakar Vardhana was the first king of the Vardhana dynasty with his capital at Thaneswar. After Prabhakar Vardhana's death in 605, his eldest son, Rajya Vardhana, ascended the throne. Harsha Vardhana was Rajya Vardhana's younger brother.

[2] Which of the following is NOT a folk dance belonging to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Dhumal
B. Hafiza
C. Rouf
D. Dangi
Ans: Dangi
Explanation : The Dangi are an agricultural Hindu caste native to northern India.Their traditional occupation was farming. They speak several languages, but Hindi is the most commonly understood language among them.

[3] Private ownership of the means of production is a feature of a economy.
A. capitalist
B. socialist
C. mixed
D. dual
Ans: capitalist
Explanation : Capitalism is defined as private ownership and control over the means of production, where the surplus product becomes a source of unearned income for its owners. By contrast, socialism is defined as social ownership of the means of production so that the surplus product accrues to society at large.

[4] The Gol Gumbad (Gumbaz) of is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah.
A. Allahabad
B. Agra
C. Bijapur
D. Delhi
Ans: Bijapur
Explanation : Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur is the mausoleum of king Muhammad Adil Shah, Adil Shah Dynasty. Construction of the tomb, located in Vijayapura (formerly Bijapur), Karnataka, India, was started in 1626 and completed in 1656. The name is based on Gola gummata derived from Gol Gombadh meaning "circular dome".

[5] Who was the President of the World Bank Group as of January, 2020?
A. David Malpass
B. Robert Zoellick
C. Jim Yong Kim
D. Paul Wolfowitz
Ans: David Malpass
Explanation : World Bank Group President David Malpass today announced the appointment of Mari Pangestu as Managing Director, Development Policy and Partnerships for the World Bank.

[6] The 14th Dalai Lama resides in _.
A. Gangtok
B. Dharamsala
C. Kalimpong
D. Shillong
Ans: Dharamsala
Explanation : The 14th Dalai Lama is the Dalai Lama. Dalai Lamas are important monks of the Gelug school, the newest school of Tibetan Buddhism, which was formally headed by the Ganden Tripas.

[7] Who among the following is an Indian Olympic archer and Padma Shri winner?
A. Kidambi Srikanth
B. Bajrang Punia
C. Balbir Singh Dosanjh
D. Limba Ram
Ans: Limba Ram
Explanation : Limba Ram is an Indian archer who represented India in international competitions, including three Olympics. He equalled an archery world record in 1992 at the Asian Archery Championships in Beijing. He was awarded the Padma Shri Award in 2012.

[8] The Biraja Temple, the Rajarani Temple and the Samaleswari Temple are all located in _.
A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Assam
D. Kerala
Ans: Odisha
Explanation : The Biraja Temple, or Birija Kshetra, is a historic Hindu temple located in Jajpur, Odisha, India. The present temple was built during the 13th century. The principal idol is Devi Durga, who is worshiped as Viraja, and the temple gave Jajpur the nicknames "Viraja Kshetra" and "Biraja Peetha".

[9] expansion makes the Eiffel Tower taller during summers.
A. Thermal
B. Gradient
C. Gravitational
D. Chemical
Ans: Thermal
Explanation : The Eiffel Tower gets taller by up to 6 inches during the summer, when the temperature reaches as high as 40°C. Extreme heat causes the metal at the base to expand, increasing the height of the Eiffel Tower. When the hot summer sun beats down on it, thermal expansion causes the metal to grow.

[10] The major component of modern Olympic gold medals is .
A. Bronze
B. Gold
C. Silver
D. Copper
Ans: Silver
Explanation : Olympic Gold medals are required to be made from at least 92.5% silver, and must contain a minimum of 6 grams of gold. All Olympic medals must be at least 60mm in diameter and 3mm thick.

[11] The lake in Gujarat was an artificial reservoir built during the rule of the Mauryas.
A. Lonar
B. Loktak
C. Sudarshana
D. Pushkar
Ans: Sudarshana
Explanation : One of the earliest artificial lakes known from ancient India – the 'Sudarshan' lake in Gujarat's Girnar area – is datable to the early period of the reign of the Mauryan dynasty emperors. This was first excavated during the reign of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya by one of his subordinates – an officer named Pushyagupta.

[12] Article 17 of the Constitution of India deals with the abolition of .
A. sati
B. untouchability
C. titles
D. slavery
Ans: untouchability
Explanation : Artilce 17 of the Indian Constitution deals with Abolition of Untouchability. It states that Abolition of Untouchability: Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of Untouchability shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.

[13] was the capital of Magadha before the 4th century BCE.
A. Rajagaha
B. Pataliputra
C. Varanasi
D. Mathura
Ans: Rajagaha
Explanation : The earliest reference to the Magadha people occurs in the Atharvaveda, where they are found listed along with the Angas, Gandharis and Mujavats. The core of the kingdom was the area of Bihar south of the Ganges; its first capital was Rajagriha (modern day Rajgir), then Pataliputra (modern Patna).

[14] Xerophthalmia is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin _.
A. C
B. K
C. D
D. A
Ans: A
Explanation : It may be caused by vitamin A deficiency, which is sometimes used to describe that condition, although there may be other causes. Xerophthalmia caused by a severe vitamin A deficiency is described by pathologic dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea. The conjunctiva becomes dry, thick and wrinkled.

[15] Planetary scientists call the thin gaseous envelope around the Moon as the _.
A. lunar exosphere
B. lunar stratosphere
C. lunar thermosphere
D. lunar endosphere
Ans: lunar exosphere
Explanation : Detection of Argon-40 in the lunar exosphere. Planetary scientists prefer to call the thin gaseous envelope around the Moon as the 'Lunar exosphere' since it is so tenuous that the gas atoms very rarely collide with each other.

[16] In May 2019, the International Monetary Fund agreed to bail out with a fund of $6 billion.
A. Nepal
B. Pakistan
C. India
D. Bangladesh
Ans: Pakistan
Explanation : The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes international financial stability and monetary cooperation. It also facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and helps to reduce global poverty. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its 189 member countries.

[17] The Harshacharita is a biography of Harshavardhana, the ruler of Kannauj, composed in Sanskrit by his court poet, _.
A. Dandin
B. Kamban
C. Banabhatta
D. Jinsena
Ans: Banabhatta
Explanation : Harshacharita (life and works of Kinga Harsha) was written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta or Bana (7th century CE). He was the court poet of King Harsha. Harsha or Harshavardhana was the North Indian king, who ruled between 606 to 647 CE. His capital was Kannauj (present Uttar Pradesh).

[18] The Vedic Civilisation in India flourished along the river _.
A. Narmada
B. Saraswati
C. Tapi
D. Godava
Ans: Saraswati
Explanation : The Vedic civilization is the earliest civilization in the history of ancient India. It is named after the Vedas, the early literature of the Hindu people. The Vedic Civilization flourished along the river Saraswati, in a region that now consists of the modern Indian states of Haryana and Punjab.

[19] Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth?
A. Article 23
B. Article 25
C. Article 19
D. Article 15
Ans: Article 15
Explanation : Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.

[20] Lt. General took charge as the Chief of Army Staff on 31 December 2019.
A. Ravendra Pal Singh
B. Bipin Rawat
C. Manoj Mukund Naravane
D. Anil Chauhan
Ans: Manoj Mukund Naravane
Explanation : General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC is a Four Star general of the Indian Army and the 28th Chief of the Army Staff. He took over from General Bipin Rawat on 31 December 2019 after the latter completed his term as the COAS.

[21] According to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects Report, 2019, the Indian economy is expected to expand by in 2020.
A. 0.076
B. 0.072
C. 0.078
D. 0.071
Ans: 0.071
Explanation : 0

[22] In the 4th century BCE, the capital of Magadha was shifted to .
A. Mathura
B. Varanasi
C. Panipat
D. Pataliputra
Ans: Pataliputra
Explanation : It is said that when the Buddha visited the new city, he prophesied that it would one day grow to be the chief city of the Aryans. It was Ajatashatru's son Udayan who later shifted the capital of Magadha to Pataliputra.

[23] In biological terms, is a relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.
A. Amensalism
B. Mutualism
C. Commensalism
D. Parasitism
Ans: Commensalism
Explanation : Commensalism is a type of relationship between two living organisms in which one organism benefits from the other without harming it. A commensal species benefits from another species by obtaining locomotion, shelter, food, or support from the host species, which (for the most part) neither benefits nor is harmed.

[24] In April 2019, scientists in produced the world’s first 3D printed heart using human tissue.
A. Ethiopia
B. Israel
C. Kenya
D. Croatia
Ans: Israel
Explanation : Researchers in Israel Create First 3D-Printed Heart. Israeli researchers say they have created the world's first three-dimensional, or 3D-printed heart using a patient's own cells. The researchers, from Tel Aviv University, recently announced the experiment and showed off the new 3D printed heart.

[25] Asia's largest wholesale spice market is located in _.
A. Kolkata
B. Bengaluru
C. Ahmedabad
D. Delhi
Ans: Delhi
Explanation : Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling all kinds of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM



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