SSC Comprehensive Mock Test: Mastery in General Knowledge & General Awareness

Question 1: Which constitutional amendment act introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

1. 101st Amendment Act
2. 102nd Amendment Act
3. 103rd Amendment Act
4. 100th Amendment Act

Question 2: The ‘Battle of Bedara’ (1759) was fought between which two colonial powers in India?

1. The British and the French
2. The British and the Dutch
3. The Portuguese and the Dutch
4. The French and the Marathas

Question 3: Which river is known as the ‘Vridha Ganga’ (Old Ganges) due to its size and age?

1. Krishna
2. Godavari
3. Cauvery
4. Narmada

Question 4: In the context of the Indian Constitution, the ‘Provisions as to Disqualification on Ground of Defection’ are contained in which Schedule?

1. Eighth Schedule
2. Ninth Schedule
3. Tenth Schedule
4. Eleventh Schedule

Question 5: Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble and acts as an antioxidant?

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin D
3. Vitamin C
4. Vitamin K

Question 6: Who was the last Tirthankara of Jainism?

1. Rishabhanatha
2. Parshvanatha
3. Mahavira
4. Ajitanatha

Question 7: Which among the following is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?

1. Mahendragiri
2. Jindhagada Peak
3. Anaimudi
4. Doddabetta

Question 8: The ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was a policy primarily associated with which Governor-General of India?

1. Lord Canning
2. Lord Dalhousie
3. Lord Wellesley
4. Lord Cornwallis

Question 9: What is the SI unit of Magnetic Flux?

1. Tesla
2. Weber
3. Henry
4. Farad

Question 10: The ‘Panchayati Raj’ system was first inaugurated in which Indian state?

1. Rajasthan
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Uttar Pradesh

Question 11: Which part of the human brain is primarily responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger?

1. Cerebellum
2. Medulla Oblongata
3. Hypothalamus
4. Thalamus

Question 12: The ‘Gandhara School of Art’ flourished during the reign of which dynasty?

1. Guptas
2. Kushanas
3. Mauryas
4. Satavahanas

Question 13: Which fundamental right cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency?

1. Right to Freedom
2. Right to Equality
3. Right to Life and Personal Liberty
4. Right against Exploitation

Question 14: In economics, ‘Gresham\’s Law’ refers to which of the following?

1. Supply creates its own demand
2. Bad money drives out good money
3. Inflation is always a monetary phenomenon
4. Population grows geometrically

Question 15: Which gas is most abundant in the Earth\’s atmosphere after Nitrogen and Oxygen?

1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Argon
3. Helium
4. Methane

Question 16: The ‘Sattriya’ dance form, recognized as a classical dance of India, originated in which state?

1. Odisha
2. Manipur
3. Assam
4. Kerala

Question 17: Which plan is known as the ‘Mahalanobis Plan’ in Indian economic history?

1. First Five Year Plan
2. Second Five Year Plan
3. Third Five Year Plan
4. Fourth Five Year Plan

Question 18: Which layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone layer?

1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere
4. Thermosphere

Question 19: Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?

1. Abhinav Bindra
2. Neeraj Chopra
3. K.D. Jadhav
4. Leander Paes

Question 20: The ‘Quit India Movement’ was launched in response to the failure of which mission?

1. Cabinet Mission
2. Cripps Mission
3. Simon Commission
4. Wavell Plan

1. Answer: A (101st Amendment Act) – The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016, paved the way for the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India on July 1, 2017. It aimed to replace a plethora of indirect taxes like excise duty, VAT, and service tax with a unified tax structure. The 102nd amendment dealt with the National Commission for Backward Classes, while the 103rd amendment introduced 10% EWS reservation.

2. Answer: B (The British and the Dutch) – The Battle of Bedara was fought in 1759 between the British East India Company and the Dutch East India Company. The British victory effectively ended Dutch ambitions in India, leaving the British as the dominant European power in the Bengal region alongside the French. This battle is often overlooked but was pivotal in consolidating British control.

3. Answer: B (Godavari) – The Godavari River is the largest peninsular river in India and is often called ‘Vridha Ganga’ or ‘Dakshin Ganga’. It originates from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra and flows across the Deccan plateau. Its vast basin and long course make it comparable to the Ganges, hence the title. It is vital for agriculture in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

4. Answer: C (Tenth Schedule) – The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985. It provides for the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of defection from one political party to another. This was designed to bring stability to the government structure.

5. Answer: C (Vitamin C) – Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for collagen synthesis and acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells from damage by free radicals. Unlike Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are fat-soluble, Vitamin C cannot be stored in the body for long and must be consumed regularly through citrus fruits and vegetables.

6. Answer: C (Mahavira) – Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. He was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha and is credited with organizing the Jain teachings into their modern form. Rishabhanatha was the first Tirthankara, while Parshvanatha was the 23rd. Mahavira emphasized the concepts of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Anekantavada.

7. Answer: B (Jindhagada Peak) – For many years, Mahendragiri was cited in textbooks as the highest peak, but modern surveys confirm that Jindhagada Peak (located in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh) is the highest point of the Eastern Ghats. It stands at an elevation of approximately 1,690 meters. Knowing these updated geographical facts is crucial for SSC exams.

8. Answer: B (Lord Dalhousie) – The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy applied by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. According to this policy, any princely state under the direct or indirect control of the British where the ruler did not have a legal male heir would be annexed by the Company. Satara, Sambalpur, and Jhansi were notable states annexed under this policy.

9. Answer: B (Weber) – Magnetic flux is measured in the SI unit of Weber (Wb). One Weber is the amount of flux that, linking a circuit of one turn, produces in it an electromotive force of one volt if it is reduced to zero at a uniform rate in one second. Tesla is the unit of Magnetic Flux Density, while Henry is for Inductance and Farad is for Capacitance.

10. Answer: A (Rajasthan) – The Panchayati Raj system, representing rural local self-government, was first inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district, Rajasthan. This was based on the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, which suggested a three-tier structure for democratic decentralization.

11. Answer: C (Hypothalamus) – The hypothalamus is a small but vital part of the brain located below the thalamus. It acts as the body’s smart control coordinating center. Its main function is to keep the body in a stable state called homeostasis. It manages body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep cycles, and emotional responses by influencing the autonomic nervous system.

12. Answer: B (Kushanas) – The Gandhara School of Art is a style of Buddhist visual art that developed in northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan between the 1st century BC and the 7th century AD. It reached its peak under the Kushana dynasty, particularly during the reign of King Kanishka. It is famous for combining Greek/Hellenistic artistic styles with Buddhist themes.

13. Answer: C (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) – According to Article 359 of the Indian Constitution, the President can suspend the right to move courts for the enforcement of fundamental rights during an emergency. However, the 44th Amendment Act (1978) specified that the rights guaranteed by Articles 20 (Protection in respect of conviction for offences) and 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) cannot be suspended.

14. Answer: B (Bad money drives out good money) – Gresham\’s Law is a monetary principle stating that “bad money drives out good.” If two forms of commodity money are in circulation, which are accepted by law as having similar face value, the more valuable commodity (good money) will disappear from circulation as people hoard it, leaving the less valuable (bad money) in the market.

15. Answer: B (Argon) – Dry air in the Earth\’s atmosphere consists of approximately 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and about 0.93% Argon. Carbon dioxide follows at about 0.04%. Argon is a noble gas and is chemically inert, making it the most abundant trace gas in our atmosphere after the primary two gases.

16. Answer: C (Assam) – Sattriya is a classical dance form that originated in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries (Sattras) of Assam. It was introduced by the great saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century. It was officially recognized as a classical dance by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year 2000.

17. Answer: B (Second Five Year Plan) – The Second Five Year Plan (1956–1961) was based on the Mahalanobis model, named after the statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The plan focused on rapid industrialization with a particular emphasis on heavy industries and public sector development. It shifted the focus from agriculture (which was the priority of the First Plan) to capital goods.

18. Answer: B (Stratosphere) – The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth\’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun\’s ultraviolet radiation. It contains high concentrations of ozone (O3) relative to other parts of the atmosphere. The stratosphere is the second major layer of the atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.

19. Answer: A (Abhinav Bindra) – Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal when he won the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Before this, India had only won gold medals in team events (Field Hockey). Neeraj Chopra became the second Indian to achieve this feat in 2021 in Javelin Throw.

20. Answer: B (Cripps Mission) – The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942. It was a direct consequence of the failure of the Cripps Mission, which had failed to promise full independence or an immediate transfer of power to Indians during World War II. The mission\’s offer of ‘Dominion Status’ was rejected by almost all Indian leaders.