SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination-2019(Tier-1) Exam Date – 09/03/2020 Exam Time – 1:00pm – 2:00pm | GK Infopedia

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[1] 'Pedology' is the science of:
A. ground water
B. skin disease
C. soil
D. childhood illness
Ans: soil
Explanation : Pedology is the study of soils in their natural environment. It is one of two main branches of soil science, the other being edaphology.

[2] Who among the following is NOT a recipient of the 2019 Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice?
A. Medha Patkar
B. Ajeet Singh
C. Priti Patkar
D. Kailash Satyarthi
Ans: Medha Patkar
Explanation : Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice 2019. This year's Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice (MTMA) dedicated to the memory of the Saint of Kolkata, went to a number of people from India and abroad. The awards will be presented to the laureates on 3 November 2019 in Mumbai.

[3] What is the rank of India in the Human Development Index 2019?
A. 89th
B. 130th
C. 129th
D. 128th
Ans: 129th
Explanation : The annual HDI 2019 report, released on December 9, 2019, ranked India at the 129th position on 2019's HDI, one rank above last year's ranking, out of a total 189 countries. However, India remains the home of 364 million poor people (28 percent), out of a global population of the 1.3 billion.

[4] In 2019, IIT-Madras launched the country's first indigenously designed standing wheelchair named as:
A. Optimist
B. Awake
C. Arise
D. Marathon
Ans: Arise
Explanation : IIT-Madras launches country's first standing wheelchair: Arise. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched country's first indigenously designed standing wheelchair named as 'Arise' in presence of Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot at the institute.

[5] Who signed the treaty of Alinagar with the British?
A. Mir Jafar
B. Siraj-ud-Daula
C. Mir Qasim
D. Alivardi Khan
Ans: Siraj-ud-Daula
Explanation : The Treaty of Alinagar was signed on 9 February 1757 between Robert Clive of the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Mirza Muhammad Siraj Ud Daula.

[6] Which of the following rivers was known as Purushni in the Vedic period?
A. Ravi
B. Sutlej
C. Beas
D. Chenab
Ans: Ravi
Explanation : The Ravi River is a transboundary river crossing northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. It is one of six rivers of the Indus System in Punjab region. The waters of the Ravi are allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty.

[7] Which tales are related with the painting and sculptures of the Ajanta caves?
A. Panchatantra Tales
B. Pentamerone Tales
C. Jataka Tales
D. Hitopadesha Tales
Ans: Jataka Tales
Explanation : The paintings in the Ajanta caves predominantly narrate the Jataka tales. These are Buddhist legends describing the previous births of the Buddha. These fables embed ancient morals and cultural lores that are also found in the fables and legends of Hindu and Jain texts.

[8] Which of the following events did NOT occur in 1919?
A. Partition of Bengal took place
B. Montague Chelmsford Reform was announced
C. Rowlatt Act was passed
D. Jallianwala Bagh tragedy took place
Ans: Partition of Bengal took place
Explanation : The partition separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas on 16 October 1905 after being announced on 19 July 1905 by the Viceroy of India of that period Lord Curzon.

[9] What does 'C' stand for in ITCZ?
A. Circulation
B. Convergence
C. Constant
D. Convection
Ans: Convergence
Explanation : The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ, is a belt of low pressure which circles the Earth generally near the equator where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come together.

[10] How many molecules of ATP are obtained by the respiration of one molecule of glucose?
A. 4
B. 36
C. 38
D. 2
Ans: 2
Explanation : In aerobic conditions, the process converts one molecule of glucose into two molecules of pyruvate (pyruvic acid), generating energy in the form of two net molecules of ATP. Four molecules of ATP per glucose are actually produced, however, two are consumed as part of the preparatory phase.

[11] Who among the following is the Chief Minister of Mizoram as on November 2019?
A. Conrad Kongkal Sangma
B. PU Zoramthanga
C. Neiphiu Rio
D. Laldenga
Ans: PU Zoramthanga
Explanation : Zoramthanga (born 13 July 1944) is an Indian politician who is the current Chief Minister of Mizoram. He is the leader of Mizo National Front (MNF). He served as the Chief Minister of Mizoram from December 1998 to December 2008, for two consecutive terms.

[12] The rating for a fuse used in a household electric circuit is provided on the basis of:
A. resistance
B. current
C. power
D. voltage
Ans: current
Explanation : The rating of a fuse depends upon the thickness of the fuse wire (because length of the wire is fixed). the thicker fuse has higher rating. So, the thickness of the fuse wire in 8 A circuit is more than that of the fuse wire in 5 A circuit.

[13] In which state is the festival of Uttarayan uniquely celebrated?
A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Jharkhand
Ans: Gujarat
Explanation : Every year, Gujarat celebrates more than 200 festivals. The International Kite Festival is regarded as one of the biggest festivals celebrated. Months before the festival, homes in Gujarat begin to manufacture kites for the festival.

[14] Which of the following is the lowermost layer of the Atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Exosphere
C. Thermosphere
D. Mesosphere
Ans: Troposphere
Explanation : The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. The air is very well mixed and the temperature decreases with altitude. Air in the troposphere is heated from the ground up. The surface of the Earth absorbs energy and heats up faster than the air does.

[15] Under which Amendment to the Constitution of India was Goods and Services Tax imposed?
A. 97th
B. 99th
C. 103rd
D. 101st
Ans: 101st
Explanation : It was introduced as the One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment Bill of the Constitution of India, The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a Value added Tax (VAT) proposed to be a comprehensive indirect tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods as well as services at the national level.

[16] Which of the following ministries is NOT associated with the initiative of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme?
A. Ministry of Human Resource Development
B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ans: Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation : 0

[17] Who among the following was the mascot of the Men's Hockey World Cup held at Bhubaneswar in 2018?
A. Borobi
B. Shera
C. Turtle Olly
D. Millie
Ans: Turtle Olly
Explanation : Warm welcome for official mascot of Men's Hockey World Cup '18. The official mascot of Men's Hockey World Cup 2018, Olly, which represents Olive Ridley sea turtles, was given a lively welcome in the city on Sunday. The sports and youth services department launched the official mascot on the Puri sea beach on October 7.

[18] Who of the following authored the book 'Revolution 2020'?
A. Rupa Pai
B. Chetan Bhagat
C. Arvind Kejriwal
D. Devdutt Pattnaik
Ans: Chetan Bhagat
Explanation : Chetan Bhagat is the author of seven blockbuster books. These include six novels—Five Point Someone (2004), One Night @ the Call Center (2005), The 3 Mistakes of My Life (2008), 2 States (2009), Revolution 2020 (2011), Half Girlfriend (2014)—and the non-fiction title What Young India Wants (2012).

[19] Constantan is an alloy of copper and _.
A. iron
B. nickel
C. aluminium
D. tin
Ans: nickel
Explanation : Constantan. Constantan is a copper–nickel alloy also known as Eureka, Advance, and Ferry. It usually consists of 55% copper and 45% nickel. Its main feature is the low thermal variation of its resistivity, which is constant over a wide range of temperatures.

[20] How many medals did India win in the 2012 Summer Olympics?
A. 6
B. 3
C. 5
D. 4
Ans: 6
Explanation : This was India's most successful Olympics in terms of total medal tally, having won a total of 6 medals (2 silver and 4 bronze), doubling the nation's previous record (3 medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics). Two medals each were awarded to the athletes in shooting and wrestling.

[21] What is the rank of India in the Global Peace Index 2019?
A. 144
B. 141
C. 143
D. 142
Ans: 141
Explanation : India slips 5 places to 141 on Global Peace Index 2019; Iceland again tops. NEW DELHI : India's rank has slipped five places to 141 among 163 countries on the Global Peace Index 2019, while Iceland remains the most peaceful country and Afghanistan the least peaceful nation, says a report.

[22] Which among the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
A. Vegetables
B. Dead animals
C. Plastic
D. Flowers
Ans: Plastic
Explanation : The non-biodegradable wastes become useful when they can be recycled. Examples of non- biodegradable wastes are plastics, glasses, metals, toxic chemicals, toxins, plastic products like plastic bags, grocery bags, plastic containers, and plastic water bottles are also non-biodegradable.

[23] Who among the following initiated 'Din-i-Ilahi'?
A. Akbar
B. Babur
C. Jahangir
D. Humayun
Ans: Akbar
Explanation : The theory of Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is based on Monotheism(believe in one God). (Chief priest : Abul Fazal). The first initiated disciples of Din-i-ilahi during emperor Akbar the Great's time included Birbal, Prince Salim and Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.

[24] In July 2019, which of the following schemes was launched to accelerate water harvesting and conservation measures?
A. Jal Vikas Abhiyan
B. Jal Bachao Abhiyan
C. Jal hi dhan hai Abhiyan
D. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Ans: Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Explanation : Union Jal Shakti Minister, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, today announced the commencement of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan - a campaign for water conservation and water security. The campaign will run through citizen participation during the monsoon season, from 1st July, 2019 to 15th September, 2019.

[25] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Nepal?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. West Bengal
D. Assam
Ans: Assam
Explanation : The five Indian states that share a land border with Nepal are Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim. So Assam does not share a common boundary with Nepal. Exam Time – 4:00pm – 5:00pm



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