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Question 1 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 2 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Lathmar Holi is primarily celebrated in the state of:
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 3 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Which of the following awards was won by Lata Mangeshkar in the year 2001?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 4 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Details about Sudarshana lake is given in a rock inscription at Girnar (Junagarh), which was composed to record the achievements of the Shaka ruler _________.
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 5 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
___________ is an industry association and self-regulatory organisation (SRO) whose primary objective is to work towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 6 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Which article has a similar provision to that of Article 32 and deals with writ jurisdiction?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 7 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a condition for the President’s office in India?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 8 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Which of the following statements best defines the monoecious?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 9 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Mohan Veena player, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the ____________ Award in the year 1994.
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 10 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Who is Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology as of July 2023?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 11 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Which of the following decomposition reactions is NOT a redox reaction?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 12 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Who among the following has authored the play ‘Nil Darpan’?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 13 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Who among the following formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 14 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Which plateaus are very fertile because they are rich in black soil that is very good for farming?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 15 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Which of the following is a correct order of basicity?
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Correct answer: D

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 16 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT regarding the grade of organisation and its example?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 17 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
The head office of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is located in ________.
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 18 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
When the analysis of population density is done by calculating it through net cultivated area, then the measure is termed as:
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 19 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
Mahendravarman I was the ruler of which of the following dynasties?
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Correct answer: A

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Question 20 · General Awareness · SSC PYQ - General Awareness
What challenge does foreign investment often face in India?
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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

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