SSC CGL & CHSL Previous Year India GK MCQs with Answers
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📘 MODULE 15: Previous Year Indian GK Questions MCQs
Topic: SSC CGL & CHSL Previous Year India GK MCQs with Answers
🔹 SUB-TOPIC 1: Indian History (SSC PYQ Pattern) – Q1 to Q15
Q1. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
A. Ashoka
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Bindusara
D. Bimbisara
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Maurya Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya.
Q2. The Battle of Plassey was fought in:
A. 1757
B. 1761
C. 1764
D. 1773
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British political control in India.
Q3. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
Q4. The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was:
A. Madurai
B. Badami
C. Hampi
D. Kanchipuram
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Hampi was the capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Q5. Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in India?
A. Warren Hastings
B. Lord Cornwallis
C. Lord Wellesley
D. Lord Dalhousie
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793.
Q6. The Revolt of 1857 started from:
A. Delhi
B. Kanpur
C. Meerut
D. Jhansi
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The revolt began at Meerut on 10 May 1857.
Q7. Who was known as the “Iron Man of India”?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Subhash Chandra Bose
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. B. R. Ambedkar
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Sardar Patel played a crucial role in the integration of princely states.
Q8. The first Governor-General of independent India was:
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India.
Q9. Who founded the Brahmo Samaj?
A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Dayanand Saraswati
D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Q10. The Quit India Movement was launched in:
A. 1927
B. 1930
C. 1942
D. 1945
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942.
Q11. Who gave the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”?
A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Morarji Desai
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The slogan was given by Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Q12. Which dynasty built the Khajuraho temples?
A. Gupta
B. Chola
C. Chandela
D. Pallava
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Chandela dynasty built the Khajuraho temples.
Q13. The Indus Valley Civilisation belongs to which age?
A. Iron Age
B. Bronze Age
C. Stone Age
D. Copper Age
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
It was a Bronze Age civilisation.
Q14. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in:
A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Madras
D. Allahabad
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The first INC session (1885) was held in Bombay.
Q15. Who wrote “Arthashastra”?
A. Kalidasa
B. Chanakya
C. Patanjali
D. Panini
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Chanakya (Kautilya) wrote the Arthashastra.
🔹 SUB-TOPIC 2: Indian Geography (SSC PYQ Pattern) – Q16 to Q30
Q16. Which is the longest river in India?
A. Yamuna
B. Godavari
C. Ganga
D. Brahmaputra
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Ganga is the longest river within India.
Q17. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
It passes through 8 Indian states.
Q18. Which state has the longest coastline in India?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline.
Q19. Black soil is best suited for:
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Cotton
D. Tea
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Black soil retains moisture and is ideal for cotton.
Q20. The highest peak in India is:
A. Mount Everest
B. Nanda Devi
C. Kanchenjunga
D. K2
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
K2 is the highest peak in India (as per Indian claim).
Q21. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
A. Gandak
B. Son
C. Kosi
D. Ganga
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Kosi River frequently causes floods in Bihar.
Q22. Which desert is located in India?
A. Sahara
B. Gobi
C. Thar
D. Atacama
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Thar Desert lies mainly in Rajasthan.
Q23. The Western Ghats run parallel to which coast?
A. Eastern Coast
B. Western Coast
C. Northern Coast
D. Southern Coast
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Western Ghats run parallel to the Western Coast.
Q24. Chilika Lake is located in:
A. West Bengal
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Chilika Lake is in Odisha.
Q25. Which climate type is found in most parts of India?
A. Equatorial
B. Mediterranean
C. Tropical Monsoon
D. Desert
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
India largely experiences a tropical monsoon climate.
Q26. Which is the largest state in India by area?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Rajasthan is the largest state by area.
Q27. The Sunderbans are famous for:
A. Mangroves
B. Coniferous forests
C. Grasslands
D. Deciduous forests
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Sunderbans are known for mangrove forests.
Q28. Which river forms the largest delta in the world?
A. Nile
B. Amazon
C. Ganga–Brahmaputra
D. Mississippi
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Ganga–Brahmaputra delta is the largest.
Q29. The Indian Standard Time is based on:
A. 82°30′ E longitude
B. 85° E longitude
C. 90° E longitude
D. 75° E longitude
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
IST is based on 82°30′ East longitude.
Q30. Which state is known as the “Spice Garden of India”?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Assam
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Kerala is famous for spice cultivation.
🔹 SUB-TOPIC 3: Indian Polity (SSC PYQ Pattern) – Q31 to Q45
Q31. The President of India is elected by:
A. Direct election
B. Parliament only
C. Electoral College
D. Supreme Court
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The President is elected by an Electoral College.
Q32. The tenure of the Lok Sabha is:
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Lok Sabha has a tenure of 5 years.
Q33. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is:
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Vice-President
D. Speaker
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman.
Q34. How many Fundamental Rights are there currently?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
There are 6 Fundamental Rights.
Q35. The Supreme Court of India is located in:
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Supreme Court is located in New Delhi.
Q36. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A. Parliament
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Supreme Court
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The President of India appoints the CJI.
Q37. The Right to Information Act was enacted in:
A. 2003
B. 2005
C. 2007
D. 2009
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
RTI Act was enacted in 2005.
Q38. Which Article deals with Emergency provisions?
A. Article 32
B. Article 124
C. Article 352
D. Article 370
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Article 352 deals with National Emergency.
Q39. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 November 1949
C. 26 January 1950
D. 2 October 1950
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.
Q40. Who is the head of the Union Council of Ministers?
A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Prime Minister
D. Speaker
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers.
Q41. Which is the smallest state in India by area?
A. Goa
B. Sikkim
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Goa is the smallest state by area.
Q42. Panchayati Raj system was given constitutional status by:
A. 71st Amendment
B. 73rd Amendment
C. 74th Amendment
D. 86th Amendment
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment gave it status.
Q43. The Governor of a state is appointed by the:
A. Chief Minister
B. President
C. Prime Minister
D. State Legislature
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The President appoints the Governor.
Q44. Which body conducts elections in India?
A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament
C. Election Commission
D. NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India conducts elections.
Q45. Fundamental Duties were added by which Amendment?
A. 42nd
B. 44th
C. 52nd
D. 61st
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
🔹 SUB-TOPIC 4: Economy, Science & Static GK (SSC PYQ Pattern) – Q46 to Q60
Q46. The Reserve Bank of India was established in:
A. 1930
B. 1935
C. 1947
D. 1950
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
RBI was established in 1935.
Q47. Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP?
A. Agriculture
B. Industry
C. Services
D. Mining
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The services sector contributes the most.
Q48. GST was implemented in India in:
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
GST was implemented on 1 July 2017.
Q49. ISRO headquarters is located in:
A. Hyderabad
B. Bengaluru
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Sriharikota
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
ISRO headquarters is in Bengaluru.
Q50. Which vitamin is produced in the human body in sunlight?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Sunlight helps produce Vitamin D.
Q51. The currency of Japan is:
A. Yuan
B. Won
C. Yen
D. Ringgit
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The currency of Japan is the Yen.
Q52. Which gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas.
Q53. The headquarters of WHO is located in:
A. New York
B. Paris
C. Geneva
D. Rome
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
WHO headquarters is in Geneva.
Q54. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Sardar Patel
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
Q55. Which Indian satellite system is used for navigation?
A. GSAT
B. INSAT
C. NavIC
D. RISAT
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
NavIC is India’s regional navigation system.
Q56. The Green Revolution is mainly associated with:
A. Cotton
B. Rice and wheat
C. Pulses
D. Oilseeds
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
It focused on rice and wheat production.
Q57. The term “Fiscal Deficit” refers to:
A. Revenue surplus
B. Government borrowing requirement
C. Trade deficit
D. Budget surplus
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Fiscal deficit shows government’s borrowing needs.
Q58. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A. Iron
B. Aluminium
C. Mercury
D. Zinc
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Mercury is liquid at room temperature.
Q59. The Right to Education Act was enacted in:
A. 2005
B. 2007
C. 2009
D. 2011
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
RTE Act was enacted in 2009.
Q60. Previous year questions are important because they:
A. Repeat exactly
B. Show exam trend
C. Reduce syllabus
D. Replace textbooks
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
PYQs help understand SSC exam trends and focus areas.
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🔹 SSC CGL & CHSL Previous Year India GK MCQs
Previous Year Questions (PYQs) play a crucial role in SSC CGL and CHSL preparation, especially in the General Knowledge section. SSC exams follow a highly predictable pattern, where questions are often repeated from the same concepts, facts, and themes across History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Static GK.
This MODULE 15 MCQ set is designed as a pattern-based revision resource, offering SSC-level questions with simple, concept-clearing explanations. Regular practice of these PYQ-based MCQs helps candidates improve speed, accuracy, recall power, and confidence, making it an essential tool for Tier-1 success.
🔹 FAQ SECTION
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why are SSC CGL & CHSL previous year GK questions important?
They reveal the exact exam pattern and frequently repeated topics, making preparation more focused and efficient.
Q2. Do SSC GK questions repeat from previous years?
Yes. Concepts and factual questions repeat regularly, especially in History, Geography, Polity, and Static GK.
Q3. Are these MCQs useful only for SSC exams?
No. They are also useful for State PSCs, Banking, Railways, Defence, and other competitive exams.
Q4. Which subjects dominate SSC GK PYQs?
Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Static GK dominate SSC GK sections.
Q5. How should aspirants use PYQ MCQs for best results?
By revising them topic-wise, analysing explanations, and practising them repeatedly before the exam.
🔹 TARGETING EXAMS
🎯 Targeting Competitive & Academic Examinations
These SSC CGL & CHSL Previous Year India GK MCQs are prepared in strict alignment with the India-specific General Knowledge syllabus and are highly useful for:
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SSC CGL (Tier-1)
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SSC CHSL (Tier-1)
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SSC GD, MTS & Stenographer Exams
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State Public Service Commission (PSC) Exams
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Banking Exams (IBPS, SBI)
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Railways (RRB NTPC, Group D)
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Defence & Police Recruitment Exams
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University & College Competitive Tests