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This page collects every General Knowledge & General Awareness question that has appeared in past SSC GD Constable papers on AajExam — 680 questions in total, organised into 68 short, timed practice sets. Each question is shown with its four options, the correct answer, and an explanation of the reasoning, so you can use the page either as a self-test or as a revision reference. Why previous year questions are the highest-value General Knowledge & General Awareness preparation you can do for SSC GD Constable: recruitment boards reuse a stable pool of concepts across cycles. The wording changes, the underlying idea rarely does. Working through a few hundred genuine past General Knowledge & General Awareness questions teaches you which sub-topics the paper actually rewards, how the examiner likes to frame distractors, and roughly how long each question type should take — none of which a syllabus document can tell you. How to use this page: attempt questions in blocks of ten without looking at the answers, then review every question you got wrong or guessed. Read the explanation for the concept, not just the answer letter. When a concept keeps catching you out, open the related topic page linked below and drill that single area before returning here. Repeat across the full bank, and track how your accuracy on the second pass compares with your first — a 15-20% improvement is normal and is the clearest sign your preparation is working. What is in this bank: the questions are transcribed from actual SSC GD Constable question papers, kept in the original order and wording, with solutions written by subject specialists. Sets are free to attempt, work on mobile, and need no login to read. If you would rather practise a complete paper end to end under exam conditions, the full SSC GD Constable previous-year papers are linked below as well.

General Knowledge & General Awareness PYQs asked in SSC GD Constable

A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 680. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.

Q1.Who among the following women army officers has been promoted to the second highest rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army in March 2020?
- A.Padmavathy Bandopadhyay
- B.Nivedita Choudhary
- C.Punita Arora
- D.Madhuri Kanitkar
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Answer: D. Madhuri Kanitkar
Madhuri Kanitkar was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army in March 2020.
Q2.In which of the following years was the Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established by the government of India?
- A.1992
- B.1999
- C.1987
- D.1985
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Answer: A. 1992
SEBI was established as a non-statutory body in 1988 and granted statutory powers in 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992.
Q3.The AIIB is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. What does AIIB stand for?
- A.Asian Investment Industrial Bank
- B.Asian Infrastructure Industrial Bank
- C.Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- D.African Infrastructure Investment Bank
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Answer: C. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
AIIB stands for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank — a multilateral development bank for Asia.
Q4.Which of the following is the longest river of Nepal?
- A.Trishuli
- B.Arun
- C.Tamor
- D.Karnali
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Answer: D. Karnali
Karnali is the longest river of Nepal, flowing from Tibet through the Himalayas before joining the Ganges in India.
Q5.The highest civilian awards of the country, 'The Padma Awards' were instituted in which of the following years?
- A.1967
- B.1952
- C.1954
- D.1960
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Answer: C. 1954
The Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri) were instituted in 1954.
Q6.Which of the following financial schemes was launched in 2014, to provide universal access to banking facilities to the Indian people?
- A.Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
- B.Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
- C.Stand Up India
- D.Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
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Answer: B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
PMJDY was launched on 28 August 2014 to provide universal access to banking facilities for unbanked households.
Q7.Galvanisation is a method of protecting steel and iron from rusting by coating them with a thin layer of ______.
- A.tin
- B.copper
- C.aluminium
- D.zinc
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Answer: D. zinc
Galvanisation involves coating steel/iron with a thin layer of zinc to prevent rusting.
Q8.Who among the following was the President of the Muslim League in 1930?
- A.Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- B.Jawahar Lal Nehru
- C.Sir Mohammad Iqbal
- D.Maulana Azad
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Answer: C. Sir Mohammad Iqbal
Sir Muhammad Iqbal was elected President of the All-India Muslim League in 1930 and outlined the idea of a Muslim state in his Allahabad Address.
Q9.In which of the following countries is the headquarters of FIFA situated?
- A.Australia
- B.Spain
- C.USA
- D.Switzerland
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Answer: D. Switzerland
FIFA's headquarters is in Zurich, Switzerland.
Q10.How many dynasties ruled Delhi during the Sultanate period (1206 AD – 1526 AD)?
- A.6
- B.3
- C.5
- D.4
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Answer: C. 5
Five dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate: Mamluk/Slave (1206–1290), Khilji (1290–1320), Tughlaq (1320–1414), Sayyid (1414–1451) and Lodi (1451–1526).
Q11.Philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti and spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba are among the well-known personalities from the state of ______.
- A.Kerala
- B.Andhra Pradesh
- C.Karnataka
- D.Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Both Jiddu Krishnamurti and Sathya Sai Baba hailed from Andhra Pradesh.
Q12.In which state will you find the Jama Masjid, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Mahalaxmi Temple situated on the same road – Dr. Dada Vaidya Road?
- A.Karnataka
- B.Bihar
- C.Kerala
- D.Goa
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Answer: D. Goa
Dr. Dada Vaidya Road in Goa hosts the Jama Masjid, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church and Mahalaxmi Temple along the same stretch.
Q13.Who among the following was a renowned poet of Tamil Nadu who championed the cause of women's liberation?
- A.Veera Mangai Velunachiyar
- B.Puli Thevar
- C.Dheeran Chinnamalai
- D.Subramania Bharathi
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Answer: D. Subramania Bharathi
Subramania Bharathi, the celebrated Tamil poet, was a strong advocate for women's liberation and social reform.
Q14.Which Indian player among the following has been named as one of the ambassadors of 'I am badminton' awareness campaign by the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
- A.Ashwini Ponnappa
- B.PV Sindhu
- C.Saina Nehwal
- D.Tanvi Lad
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Answer: B. PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu was named one of the BWF ambassadors for the 'I am Badminton' awareness campaign.
Q15.In which year did Government of India launch Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) to accelerate sanitation coverage throughout the country, particularly in rural areas?
- A.1994
- B.2014
- C.1999
- D.2007
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Answer: C. 1999
The Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) was launched by the Government of India in 1999 to accelerate rural sanitation coverage.
Q16.What is the absolute increase in the minimum support price of maize from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021?
- A.₹210
- B.₹90
- C.₹110
- D.₹170
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Answer: B. ₹90
The MSP of maize increased by ₹90 from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021.
Q17.Which of the following is NOT a nocturnal animal?
- A.Bat
- B.Rabbit
- C.Mouse
- D.Cockroach
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Answer: B. Rabbit
Rabbits are crepuscular (active at dawn/dusk), not nocturnal. Bats, mice and cockroaches are nocturnal.
Q18.In which state will you find the hill station 'Araku'?
- A.Andhra Pradesh
- B.Uttar Pradesh
- C.Himachal Pradesh
- D.Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh
Araku Valley, famous for its scenic landscapes and coffee plantations, is in Andhra Pradesh.
Q19.'Bobbili Veena' is a well-known musical instrument from the state of ______.
- A.Madhya Pradesh
- B.Uttar Pradesh
- C.Himachal Pradesh
- D.Andhra Pradesh
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Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
Bobbili Veena, a stringed instrument used in Carnatic music, is from Bobbili in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
Q20.Which type of soil is NOT suitable for rice cultivation?
- A.Arid soil
- B.Riverine alluvial soil
- C.Saline soil
- D.Clayey loam soil
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Answer: A. Arid soil
Arid soil is unsuitable for rice cultivation due to insufficient moisture and fertility.
Q21.The Indian Union Budget 2020 announced that the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has been permitted to increase deposit insurance coverage to ₹5 lakh per depositor from ______ previously.
- A.₹2 lakh
- B.₹50 thousand
- C.₹1 lakh
- D.₹3 lakh
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Answer: C. ₹1 lakh
DICGC deposit insurance coverage was increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per depositor in Budget 2020.
Q22.Which of the following festivals was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the year 2008?
- A.Janmashtami
- B.Urs
- C.Muharram
- D.Ramlila
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Answer: D. Ramlila
'Ramlila' was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.
Q23.What is the name of the project undertaken by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) to send men in deep sea in a submersible vehicle to carry out underwater studies?
- A.Samudrayaan
- B.Neernidhiyaan
- C.Sagaryaan
- D.Jaladhiyaan
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Answer: A. Samudrayaan
The 'Samudrayaan' project by NIOT aims to send men into the deep sea using a submersible vehicle for underwater research.
Q24.Which of the following is the focal area of the PM-AASHA scheme, launched in 2018?
- A.To provide better insurance coverage for agricultural crops and thereby mitigate risk.
- B.It focuses on enhancing water use efficiency through expansion of cultivable area under assured irrigation.
- C.Direct payment of the difference between the MSP and the selling/modal price is made to pre-registered farmers selling their produce in the notified market yard through a transparent auction process.
- D.To increase the production of rice, wheat, pulses and coarse cereals.
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Answer: C. Direct payment of the difference between the MSP and the selling/modal price is made to pre-registered farmers selling their produce in the notified market yard through a transparent auction process.
PM-AASHA's focal area is direct payment of the MSP-vs-modal-price difference to pre-registered farmers selling produce via transparent auction.
Q25.Which of the following forts served as a prison for Empress Razia Sultana after she was defeated by her rebellious general, Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia?
- A.Qila Mubarak
- B.Gobindgarh
- C.Shahpur Kandi
- D.Anandpur Sahib
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Answer: A. Qila Mubarak
After her defeat, Razia Sultana was imprisoned at Qila Mubarak by Altunia.
Q26.In which states of India will you find Siang and Lohit rivers?
- A.Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
- B.Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
- C.Sikkim and West Bengal
- D.Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
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Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
The Siang and Lohit rivers are tributaries of the Brahmaputra and flow through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Q27.Which Article of the Constitution of India vests the power to form new States in the Parliament?
- A.Article 2
- B.Article 1
- C.Article 4
- D.Article 3
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Answer: D. Article 3
Article 3 empowers Parliament to form new states, alter boundaries, areas or names of existing states.
Q28.In which sporting event were three sporty robots, collectively known as the 'smart triplets', representing the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hangzhou in eastern China, unveiled as the official mascots?
- A.2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics
- B.2022 IAAF World Championships
- C.2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup
- D.2022 Asian Games
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Answer: D. 2022 Asian Games
The 'smart triplets' robots representing Hangzhou's UNESCO sites were unveiled as the official mascots of the 2022 Asian Games.
Q29.Which of the following states is among the top four states in GSDP in India?
- A.Rajasthan
- B.Karnataka
- C.Kerala
- D.Punjab
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Answer: B. Karnataka
Karnataka ranks among the top four Indian states by Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
Q30.The Ningthouja Dynasty ruled the erstwhile princely state of ______.
- A.Chhattisgarh
- B.Manipur
- C.Orissa
- D.Sikkim
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Answer: B. Manipur
The Ningthouja (Mangang) Dynasty ruled the princely state of Manipur. 'Ningthouja' means 'progeny of King'.

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General Knowledge & General Awareness PYQs asked in SSC GD Constable

Q1.Who among the following women army officers has been promoted to the second highest rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army in March 2020?

Q2.In which of the following years was the Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established by the government of India?

Q3.The AIIB is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. What does AIIB stand for?

Q4.Which of the following is the longest river of Nepal?

Q5.The highest civilian awards of the country, 'The Padma Awards' were instituted in which of the following years?

Q6.Which of the following financial schemes was launched in 2014, to provide universal access to banking facilities to the Indian people?

Q7.Galvanisation is a method of protecting steel and iron from rusting by coating them with a thin layer of ______.

Q8.Who among the following was the President of the Muslim League in 1930?

Q9.In which of the following countries is the headquarters of FIFA situated?

Q10.How many dynasties ruled Delhi during the Sultanate period (1206 AD – 1526 AD)?

Q11.Philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti and spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba are among the well-known personalities from the state of ______.

Q12.In which state will you find the Jama Masjid, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Mahalaxmi Temple situated on the same road – Dr. Dada Vaidya Road?

Q13.Who among the following was a renowned poet of Tamil Nadu who championed the cause of women's liberation?

Q14.Which Indian player among the following has been named as one of the ambassadors of 'I am badminton' awareness campaign by the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?

Q15.In which year did Government of India launch Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) to accelerate sanitation coverage throughout the country, particularly in rural areas?

Q16.What is the absolute increase in the minimum support price of maize from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021?

Q17.Which of the following is NOT a nocturnal animal?

Q18.In which state will you find the hill station 'Araku'?

Q19.'Bobbili Veena' is a well-known musical instrument from the state of ______.

Q20.Which type of soil is NOT suitable for rice cultivation?

Q21.The Indian Union Budget 2020 announced that the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has been permitted to increase deposit insurance coverage to ₹5 lakh per depositor from ______ previously.

Q22.Which of the following festivals was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the year 2008?

Q23.What is the name of the project undertaken by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) to send men in deep sea in a submersible vehicle to carry out underwater studies?

Q24.Which of the following is the focal area of the PM-AASHA scheme, launched in 2018?

Q25.Which of the following forts served as a prison for Empress Razia Sultana after she was defeated by her rebellious general, Malik Ikhtiar-ud-din Altunia?

Q26.In which states of India will you find Siang and Lohit rivers?

Q27.Which Article of the Constitution of India vests the power to form new States in the Parliament?

Q28.In which sporting event were three sporty robots, collectively known as the 'smart triplets', representing the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hangzhou in eastern China, unveiled as the official mascots?

Q29.Which of the following states is among the top four states in GSDP in India?

Q30.The Ningthouja Dynasty ruled the erstwhile princely state of ______.

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