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SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) General Awareness Syllabus

The General Awareness syllabus for SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) in full: 5 chapters, 15 topics and 32 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 51 General Awareness flashcards with answers.

5Chapters
15Topics
32Sub-topics
51Flashcards

General Awareness syllabus: all 5 chapters

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  1. History and Indian Heritage

     3 topics
    • Ancient and Medieval India
      • Indus Valley Civilisation
      • Mauryan and Gupta empires
      • Delhi Sultanate and Mughal era
    • Modern India and Freedom Struggle
      • Advent of European powers
      • Revolt of 1857
      • Indian National Movement and key leaders
    • Art and Culture
      • Classical dance and music forms
      • Festivals and monuments

  2. Geography

     3 topics
    • Physical Geography of India
      • Mountains, rivers and plateaus
      • Climate and monsoon
    • Economic and Human Geography
      • Agriculture and crops
      • Minerals and industries
    • World Geography
      • Continents and oceans
      • Important world physical features

  3. Indian Polity and Constitution

     3 topics
    • Constitution of India
      • Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties
      • Directive Principles of State Policy
    • Union and State Government
      • Parliament and Legislature
      • President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
    • Judiciary and Local Bodies
      • Supreme Court and High Courts
      • Panchayati Raj and municipalities

  4. Economy and Current Affairs

     3 topics
    • Indian Economy Basics
      • Budget, taxation and GDP
      • Banking and financial institutions
    • Government Schemes
      • Welfare and social schemes
      • Flagship national programmes
    • Current Affairs
      • National and international events
      • Sports, awards and honours
      • Books and authors

  5. Static and Miscellaneous Knowledge

     3 topics
    • Important Days and Themes
      • National and international observances
    • Static GK
      • Capitals, currencies and national symbols
      • Important organisations and headquarters
    • Computer and Technology Awareness
      • Basics of computers and internet
      • Space and scientific developments in India

SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) General Awareness flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. Who founded the Maurya Empire and in which year did he establish it?

    Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE, after overthrowing the Nanda dynasty with the help of Chanakya (Kautilya).

  2. Which Mauryan emperor embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War, and around which year was that war fought?

    Ashoka the Great embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War, fought around 261 BCE.

  3. The Gupta period is known as the 'Golden Age of India.' Which ruler's reign saw Kalidasa and the mathematician Aryabhata flourish?

    The reign of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya), with figures like Kalidasa; Aryabhata flourished in the broader Gupta age (5th century CE).

  4. Who established the Delhi Sultanate's first dynasty (Slave/Mamluk dynasty) in 1206?

    Qutbuddin Aibak established the Slave (Mamluk) dynasty in 1206, marking the start of the Delhi Sultanate.

  5. Name the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate in chronological order.

    Slave (Mamluk), Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi dynasties.

  6. Who founded the Mughal Empire and which battle in 1526 marked its beginning?

    Babur founded the Mughal Empire after winning the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 against Ibrahim Lodi.

  7. Which Mughal emperor introduced the religion Din-i-Ilahi and abolished the jizya tax?

    Akbar introduced Din-i-Ilahi (1582) and abolished the jizya tax.

  8. In which year and at which battle did the British East India Company defeat Siraj-ud-Daulah, marking the start of British rule in Bengal?

    The Battle of Plassey in 1757, where Robert Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah.

  9. The Revolt of 1857 began at which place, and who was proclaimed its symbolic leader?

    It began at Meerut on 10 May 1857; Bahadur Shah Zafar (the last Mughal emperor) was proclaimed the symbolic leader.

  10. When and where was the Indian National Congress founded, and who was its first president?

    The INC was founded in 1885 in Bombay; its first president was Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee. (A.O. Hume played a key organizing role.)

  11. Which Act partitioned Bengal in 1905, and who ordered it?

    Bengal was partitioned in 1905 by Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India.

  12. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in which year and city, under which British officer?

    It occurred in 1919 in Amritsar, ordered by General Reginald Dyer.

  13. Which movement did Gandhi launch with the Dandi Salt March in 1930?

    The Civil Disobedience Movement, beginning with the Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March).

  14. Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die' and when was the Quit India Movement launched?

    Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan 'Do or Die'; the Quit India Movement was launched on 8 August 1942.

  15. Which classical dance form originates from Tamil Nadu, and which from Kerala?

    Bharatanatyam originates from Tamil Nadu; Kathakali originates from Kerala.

  16. Name the four classical dance forms associated with North/East India: of UP, Manipur, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.

    Kathak (Uttar Pradesh), Manipuri (Manipur), Odissi (Odisha), and Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh).

  17. Which UNESCO-listed monument was built by Shah Jahan, and in which city?

    The Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, located in Agra.

  18. To which musical traditions do Hindustani and Carnatic music belong geographically?

    Hindustani is the classical music of North India; Carnatic is the classical music of South India.

  19. What is the northernmost and southernmost (mainland) latitudinal extent of India?

    India extends roughly from 8°4'N (Kanyakumari area) to 37°6'N, between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N.

  20. Which is the highest mountain peak entirely within India, and in which state?

    Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), located in Sikkim, is the highest peak entirely within India.

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  1. Name the longest river in India and the river that forms the largest delta (Sundarbans).

    The Ganga is the longest river in India; the Ganga–Brahmaputra system forms the largest delta, the Sundarbans.

  2. Which line of latitude (Tropic) passes through the middle of India, roughly dividing it into north and south?

    The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) passes through the middle of India.

  3. What type of climate does most of India experience, and which winds dominate it?

    India has a tropical monsoon climate dominated by the southwest (summer) and northeast (winter) monsoon winds.

  4. What is demographic dividend, a key concept in India's human geography?

    Demographic dividend is the economic growth potential resulting from a large share of the working-age population (15–64) relative to dependents.

  5. According to the 2011 Census, which Indian state had the highest population and which had the highest literacy rate?

    Uttar Pradesh had the highest population; Kerala had the highest literacy rate.

  6. What is the largest country by area in the world, and the most populous country (as of mid-2020s)?

    Russia is the largest country by area; India is the most populous country (having surpassed China around 2023).

  7. Name the world's longest river and the world's largest ocean.

    The Nile (or Amazon by some measures) is the longest river; the Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.

  8. Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and which into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

    The Equator (0° latitude) divides North/South; the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) divides East/West.

  9. How many Articles, Schedules, and Parts did the original Constitution of India have?

    The original Constitution had 395 Articles, 8 Schedules, and 22 Parts.

  10. On which date did the Constitution of India come into force, and which day is celebrated as a result?

    It came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated annually as Republic Day.

  11. From which country did India borrow Fundamental Rights and from which the Directive Principles of State Policy?

    Fundamental Rights were inspired by the USA; the Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from Ireland.

  12. How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed under the Constitution, and which one did the 44th Amendment remove?

    There are 6 Fundamental Rights; the Right to Property (Article 31) was removed as a Fundamental Right by the 44th Amendment (1978).

  13. Which Article of the Constitution is known as the 'Heart and Soul' of the Constitution, and who described it so?

    Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies); B.R. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.

  14. Who is the constitutional head of the Indian Union, and who is the real executive head?

    The President is the constitutional (nominal) head of the Union; the Prime Minister (head of the Council of Ministers) is the real executive head.

  15. What are the two Houses of the Indian Parliament called, and which is the lower house?

    The Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house).

  16. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha and the normal term of its members?

    The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552; members are elected for a 5-year term.

  17. Who is the constitutional head of a state, and who is the real executive head of a state government?

    The Governor is the constitutional head of a state; the Chief Minister is the real executive head.

  18. What is the highest court in India, and what is the retirement age of its judges?

    The Supreme Court of India; Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65.

  19. What is the retirement age of a High Court judge in India?

    High Court judges retire at the age of 62.

  20. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the three-tier Panchayati Raj system (local self-government)?

    The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, established the three-tier Panchayati Raj system.

  21. What are the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system from bottom to top?

    Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (block/intermediate level), and Zila Parishad (district level).

  22. What is GDP, and how does it differ from GNP?

    GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders; GNP adds net income earned from abroad (GNP = GDP + net factor income from abroad).

  23. Which institution acts as India's central bank, and in which year was it established?

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935, is India's central bank.

  24. What is the difference between fiscal deficit and revenue deficit?

    Fiscal deficit is the excess of total government expenditure over total revenue (excluding borrowings); revenue deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.

  25. Which body replaced the Planning Commission in India in 2015?

    NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.

  26. What does the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) aim to provide, and when was it launched?

    PMJDY, launched in 2014, aims to provide universal access to banking facilities including a zero-balance bank account, debit card, and insurance for every household.

  27. What is the objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

    MGNREGA (2005) guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.

  28. What is the goal of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?

    PM-JAY provides health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization to poor and vulnerable families.

  29. Which scheme provides free LPG connections to women from below-poverty-line households?

    Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), launched in 2016, provides free LPG connections to women from BPL households.

  30. What does GST stand for, and in which year was it implemented in India?

    GST stands for Goods and Services Tax; it was implemented on 1 July 2017 as a unified indirect tax.

  31. What is the full form of UNESCO and where is its headquarters?

    UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; its headquarters is in Paris, France.

SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) General Awareness FAQ

What is in the SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) General Awareness syllabus?

SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) General Awareness is split into 5 chapters: History and Indian Heritage, Geography, Indian Polity and Constitution, Economy and Current Affairs and Static and Miscellaneous Knowledge. Together they contain 15 topics and 32 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) General Awareness?

5 chapters, containing 15 topics and 32 sub-topics. The largest chapter is History and Indian Heritage, with 3 topics.

Are there flashcards for SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) General Awareness?

Yes — a 51-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.