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General Awareness (SSC) MCQ & Objective Questions

General Awareness is a crucial component of the SSC exams, playing a significant role in determining your overall score. Practicing MCQs and objective questions in this category not only enhances your knowledge but also boosts your confidence during exam preparation. By focusing on important questions and practice questions, you can effectively improve your chances of success in competitive exams.

What You Will Practise Here

Current Affairs: National and International events
Indian History: Key dates, events, and figures
Geography: Physical and political features of India
Indian Polity: Constitution, governance, and rights
Economics: Basic concepts and current economic issues
General Science: Fundamental principles and discoveries
Static GK: Important facts about India and the world

Exam Relevance

General Awareness questions are integral to various examinations, including CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. In SSC exams, you can expect a mix of direct questions and application-based scenarios. Common question patterns include multiple-choice questions that test your knowledge of current affairs, historical facts, and geographical concepts. Understanding these patterns will help you tackle the exam with greater ease.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Overlooking current affairs: Many students neglect recent events, which are often included in exams.
Confusing similar historical events: Dates and events can be tricky; ensure you study them thoroughly.
Ignoring static GK: Static General Knowledge is equally important and often overlooked.
Misunderstanding question phrasing: Pay attention to the wording of questions to avoid misinterpretation.

FAQs

Question: What are the best resources for General Awareness (SSC) preparation?
Answer: Use a combination of current affairs magazines, online quizzes, and previous year question papers for effective preparation.

Question: How can I improve my retention of General Awareness topics?
Answer: Regular revision and practicing MCQs can significantly enhance your retention and understanding of the topics.

Start your journey towards mastering General Awareness by solving practice MCQs today! Test your understanding and prepare effectively for your exams. Remember, consistent practice is the key to success!

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Q. A 12 V battery is connected to a circuit with a resistance of 4Ω. What is the current flowing through the circuit?

A. 2 A
B. 3 A
C. 4 A
D. 5 A

Solution

Using Ohm's Law, I = V/R = 12 V / 4Ω = 3 A.

Correct Answer: B — 3 A

Q. A 12 V battery is connected to a resistor of 3 ohms. What is the current flowing through the circuit?

A. 2 A
B. 3 A
C. 4 A
D. 5 A

Solution

Using Ohm's Law, I = V/R = 12 V / 3 ohms = 4 A.

Correct Answer: A — 2 A

Q. A 12 V battery is connected to a resistor of 4 ohms. What is the current flowing through the circuit?

A. 2 A
B. 3 A
C. 4 A
D. 5 A

Solution

Using Ohm's Law, I = V/R = 12 V / 4 ohms = 3 A.

Correct Answer: A — 2 A

Q. A ball is dropped from a height of 45 m. How long will it take to hit the ground? (g = 9.8 m/s²)

A. 3 s
B. 4 s
C. 5 s
D. 6 s

Solution

Using the formula h = 0.5 * g * t², 45 = 0.5 * 9.8 * t², t² = 45 / 4.9, t ≈ 4 s.

Correct Answer: B — 4 s

Q. A ball is dropped from a height of 45 m. How long will it take to reach the ground? (g = 10 m/s²) (2023)

A. 3 s
B. 4 s
C. 5 s
D. 6 s

Solution

Time = √(2h/g) = √(2 × 45 m/10 m/s²) = √(9) = 3 s

Correct Answer: B — 4 s

Q. A ball is dropped from a height of 45 m. How long will it take to reach the ground? (g = 9.8 m/s²)

A. 3 s
B. 4 s
C. 5 s
D. 6 s

Solution

Using h = 0.5 * g * t², 45 = 0.5 * 9.8 * t², t² = 45 / 4.9, t ≈ 4 s.

Correct Answer: B — 4 s

Q. A bank offers an interest rate of 5% per annum. How much interest will be earned on a deposit of $2000 after 3 years?

A. $300
B. $200
C. $150
D. $100

Solution

Interest = Principal * Rate * Time = 2000 * 0.05 * 3 = $300

Correct Answer: A — $300

Q. A bank offers an interest rate of 5% per annum. If you invest $1000, how much interest will you earn in one year?

A. $50
B. $100
C. $150
D. $200

Solution

Interest = Principal * Rate = 1000 * 0.05 = $50

Correct Answer: A — $50

Q. A bank offers an interest rate of 5% per annum. If you invest $2000, how much interest will you earn in one year?

A. $50
B. $100
C. $150
D. $200

Solution

Interest = Principal * Rate = 2000 * 0.05 = $100

Correct Answer: A — $50

Q. A bank offers an interest rate of 6% per annum. How much interest will be earned on a deposit of $1000 after 3 years?

A. $180
B. $150
C. $200
D. $160

Solution

Interest = Principal * Rate * Time = 1000 * 0.06 * 3 = $180

Correct Answer: C — $200

Q. A botanical garden has 400 species of plants, and 10% of them are rare. How many rare species are there?

A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60

Solution

10% of 400 is 40, so there are 40 rare species.

Correct Answer: B — 40

Q. A car accelerates from rest to a speed of 100 km/h in 10 seconds. What is its acceleration? (2023)

A. 5 m/s²
B. 10 m/s²
C. 15 m/s²
D. 20 m/s²

Solution

Acceleration = (Final Speed - Initial Speed)/Time = (100 km/h × (1000 m/3600 s))/10 s = 5 m/s²

Correct Answer: A — 5 m/s²

Q. A car accelerates from rest to a speed of 25 m/s in 5 seconds. What is its acceleration?

A. 2 m/s²
B. 3 m/s²
C. 4 m/s²
D. 5 m/s²

Solution

Acceleration = (final speed - initial speed) / time = (25 m/s - 0) / 5 s = 5 m/s².

Correct Answer: B — 3 m/s²

Q. A car consumes 8 liters of fuel for every 100 km. How much fuel will it consume for a trip of 250 km?

A. 20 liters
B. 22 liters
C. 18 liters
D. 25 liters

Solution

Fuel consumption = (250 km / 100 km) * 8 liters = 20 liters

Correct Answer: A — 20 liters

Q. A car emits 150 grams of CO2 per kilometer. How much CO2 does it emit after traveling 250 kilometers?

A. 37500 grams
B. 30000 grams
C. 25000 grams
D. 45000 grams

Solution

150 g/km * 250 km = 37500 grams

Correct Answer: A — 37500 grams

Q. A car emits 150 grams of CO2 per kilometer. How much CO2 will it emit after traveling 250 kilometers?

A. 30000 grams
B. 37500 grams
C. 40000 grams
D. 45000 grams

Solution

150 g/km * 250 km = 37500 grams

Correct Answer: B — 37500 grams

Q. A car travels 60 km in 1 hour. What is its speed in km/h? (2023)

A. 30 km/h
B. 60 km/h
C. 90 km/h
D. 120 km/h

Solution

Speed = Distance/Time = 60 km/1 h = 60 km/h

Correct Answer: B — 60 km/h

Q. A car travels 60 km in 1 hour. What is its speed in m/s?

A. 16.67 m/s
B. 20 m/s
C. 25 m/s
D. 30 m/s

Solution

Speed = Distance/Time = 60 km/h = (60 * 1000 m)/(3600 s) = 16.67 m/s.

Correct Answer: A — 16.67 m/s

Q. A certain ecosystem has a carrying capacity of 1000 individuals. If the current population is 750, what percentage of the carrying capacity is currently being utilized?

A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%

Solution

(750 / 1000) * 100 = 75% of the carrying capacity.

Correct Answer: C — 75%

Q. A certain ecosystem has a carrying capacity of 1000 individuals. If the current population is 800, what percentage of the carrying capacity is currently being utilized?

A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%

Solution

(800 / 1000) * 100 = 80% of the carrying capacity.

Correct Answer: C — 80%

Q. A certain ecosystem has a carrying capacity of 300 animals. If the current population is 240, what percentage of the carrying capacity is currently utilized?

A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 90%

Solution

(240 / 300) * 100 = 80% of the carrying capacity utilized.

Correct Answer: C — 80%

Q. A certain plant species can grow in 5 different types of soil. If a researcher tests 3 types of soil, what is the probability that the plant will grow in the tested soil?

A. 1/5
B. 3/5
C. 1/3
D. 2/5

Solution

The probability is the number of favorable outcomes (3) over the total outcomes (5), which is 3/5.

Correct Answer: B — 3/5

Q. A certain species of fish can reproduce every 6 months. If a single fish reproduces 20 offspring each time, how many fish will there be after 3 years assuming no deaths?

A. 80
B. 100
C. 120
D. 140

Solution

3 years = 6 periods of reproduction. 1 fish produces 20 offspring each time: 20 * 6 = 120 fish.

Correct Answer: C — 120

Q. A certain species of fish can reproduce every 6 months. If a single fish reproduces 20 offspring each time, how many fish will there be after 3 years assuming all offspring survive?

A. 80
B. 160
C. 320
D. 640

Solution

3 years = 6 periods of 6 months. 20 offspring * 6 = 120 fish + 1 original = 121 fish.

Correct Answer: C — 320

Q. A charity event has 5 awards to give out among 10 nominees. If each nominee can win only one award, how many different combinations of award winners are possible?

A. 252
B. 120
C. 210
D. 300

Solution

The number of combinations is calculated using the formula for combinations: C(10, 5) = 10! / (5!(10-5)!) = 252.

Correct Answer: A — 252

Q. A charity event raised $10,000. If 25% of the total is allocated for awards, how much is allocated?

A. $2,500
B. $3,000
C. $2,000
D. $2,800

Solution

25% of $10,000 is $2,500.

Correct Answer: A — $2,500

Q. A charity event raised $12000. If 30% of the total amount is allocated for awards, how much is allocated for awards?

A. $3000
B. $3600
C. $4000
D. $4200

Solution

Amount for awards = 30/100 * 12000 = $3600.

Correct Answer: B — $3600

Q. A charity event raised $5000. If 10% of the total amount is awarded as prizes, how much money is awarded?

A. $400
B. $500
C. $600
D. $700

Solution

Amount awarded = 10% of $5000 = 0.10 * 5000 = $500.

Correct Answer: B — $500

Q. A city has a population of 1 million people. If each person generates 0.5 kg of waste per day, how much waste is generated in a week?

A. 3.5 million kg
B. 3.6 million kg
C. 3.7 million kg
D. 3.8 million kg

Solution

1,000,000 people * 0.5 kg/person/day * 7 days = 3,500,000 kg

Correct Answer: A — 3.5 million kg

Q. A city has a population of 1 million people. If each person generates 1.5 kg of waste per day, how much waste is generated in a week?

A. 10500000 kg
B. 10000000 kg
C. 9000000 kg
D. 12000000 kg

Solution

1.5 kg/person/day * 1,000,000 people * 7 days = 10,500,000 kg

Correct Answer: A — 10500000 kg

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