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SSC CHSL General Awareness Syllabus
The General Awareness syllabus for SSC CHSL in full: 1 chapter and 6 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Awareness flashcards with answers.
General Awareness syllabus: 1 chapter, 6 topics
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Lucent's General Knowledge
6 topics- History
- Geography
- Indian Polity
- Economics
- General Science
- Current Affairs
SSC CHSL General Awareness flashcards — 50 questions with answers
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India (1947-48)?
Lord Mountbatten.
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British East India Company and which Nawab of Bengal?
Siraj-ud-Daulah; the Company under Robert Clive won.
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal, and for whom?
Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
In which year and city did the Indian National Congress hold its first session?
1885, in Bombay (presided by W.C. Bonnerjee).
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year and city?
1919, in Amritsar.
Who founded the Maurya Empire, and which advisor guided him?
Chandragupta Maurya, guided by Chanakya (Kautilya).
The Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) was led by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
1930.
Which ancient civilization is associated with the cities Harappa and Mohenjo-daro?
The Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilization.
What is the highest mountain peak located entirely within India?
Kangchenjunga (in Sikkim); Kanchenjunga is the highest in India.
Which Indian river is the longest, and where does it originate?
The Ganga (Ganges); it originates from the Gangotri glacier.
What is the Tropic of Cancer's approximate latitude, and how many Indian states does it pass through?
About 23.5 degrees N; it passes through 8 Indian states.
Which line forms the international boundary between India and Pakistan?
The Radcliffe Line.
Which line marks the de facto border between India and China?
The McMahon Line (Line of Actual Control).
What is the southernmost tip of mainland India?
Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin).
Which soil type, rich and black, is best suited for cotton cultivation in India?
Black soil (Regur soil).
Which strait separates India from Sri Lanka?
The Palk Strait.
How many states and Union Territories does India currently have?
28 states and 8 Union Territories.
How many fundamental rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
Six fundamental rights.
Which part and articles of the Constitution contain the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Part IV, Articles 36 to 51.
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
Article 32.
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Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman of the Drafting Committee).
From which country's constitution did India borrow the idea of Fundamental Rights?
The United States of America.
What is the minimum age to become President of India?
35 years.
On which date did the Constitution of India come into effect?
26 January 1950.
How many schedules does the Indian Constitution currently have?
Twelve schedules.
Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
The President of India (on the advice of the Council of Ministers).
What does GDP stand for in economics?
Gross Domestic Product.
What is the difference between fiscal deficit and revenue deficit?
Fiscal deficit = total expenditure minus total receipts (excluding borrowings); revenue deficit = revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts.
Which institution is the central bank of India and regulates monetary policy?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
What does 'repo rate' mean?
The rate at which the RBI lends short-term money to commercial banks.
What is inflation?
A sustained rise in the general price level of goods and services, reducing purchasing power of money.
In which year was the GST (Goods and Services Tax) implemented in India?
2017 (1 July 2017).
What does the term 'NITI Aayog' replace, and when was it formed?
It replaced the Planning Commission; formed in 2015.
Newton's second law of motion gives which formula relating force, mass and acceleration?
Force = mass times acceleration (F = ma).
What is the chemical formula of common table salt?
NaCl (sodium chloride).
What is the SI unit of electric current?
The ampere (A).
Which gas do plants absorb and which do they release during photosynthesis?
They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
The mitochondria.
What is the chemical symbol and atomic number of gold?
Au, atomic number 79.
What is the speed of light in vacuum (approximate)?
About 3 x 10^8 metres per second (299,792 km/s).
Which vitamin is produced in the human body on exposure to sunlight?
Vitamin D.
What is the pH value of a neutral solution at 25 degrees C?
7.
Which disease is caused by deficiency of vitamin C?
Scurvy.
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206 bones.
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
Where are the headquarters of the United Nations located?
New York City, USA.
Which body administers the Olympic Games, and how often are the Summer Games held?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC); the Summer Olympics are held every four years.
What does ISRO stand for, and where is its headquarters?
Indian Space Research Organisation; headquartered in Bengaluru.
Which is the highest civilian award given by the Government of India?
The Bharat Ratna.
What does the abbreviation 'UPSC' stand for?
Union Public Service Commission.
SSC CHSL General Awareness FAQ
What is in the SSC CHSL General Awareness syllabus?
SSC CHSL General Awareness is split into 1 chapter: Lucent's General Knowledge. Together they contain 6 topics.
How many chapters are in SSC CHSL General Awareness?
1 chapter, containing 6 topics.
Are there flashcards for SSC CHSL General Awareness?
Yes — a 50-card General Awareness deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.