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Bank PO & Clerk Static GK Questions 2025 — 30 Most Repeated PYQs
📅 Last updated: July 2026✍️ By GK Capsule Team📚 30 Questions
Static General Awareness is one of the most scoring sections in IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, RRB PO, and RRB Clerk exams. Unlike Current Affairs, Static GK facts remain constant year after year — making them the safest, highest-return topic to master before any bank exam. This page covers 30 most repeated Previous Year Questions (PYQs) across all major bank exams, organized by topic with clear explanations.
📊 Static GK Weightage in Bank Exams:
IBPS PO Mains: 8–10 questions · IBPS Clerk Mains: 8–10 questions · SBI PO Prelims: 6–8 questions · SBI Clerk Mains: 6–8 questions · Topics with highest repeat rate: Headquarters (every exam), National Parks, Dams & Rivers, Bharat Ratna awards
Static GK for bank exams falls into 8 core categories. Master these in order of priority — Headquarters and National Parks appear in almost every single bank exam paper and should be tackled first.
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Headquarters of Institutions
RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, NABARD, SIDBI, IMF, World Bank, ICC, FIFA, IOC — location and founding year
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National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Top 15 national parks — state, famous species, UNESCO status, year established
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Dams & Rivers
Major dams, the rivers they're built on, and the states — Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud, Tehri, Sardar Sarovar
Governing bodies, famous trophies (Durand Cup, Santosh Trophy), terms specific to each sport
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Books & Authors
Famous Indian authors and their notable works — Tagore, Nehru, Premchand, Arundhati Roy
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Government Schemes
Launch year, nodal ministry, objective of key schemes — Jan Dhan, PMAY, Jal Jeevan Mission
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Important National & International Days
Date and theme of major observance days — World Environment Day, Constitution Day, Banking Day
📝 Section 1 — Headquarters of Institutions (Most Repeated)
🏢 HeadquartersIBPS PO + ClerkQ1
The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is located in which city?
ANew Delhi
BKolkata
CMumbai
DChennai
✅ Answer: C) MumbaiThe Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 under the RBI Act 1934. Its headquarters moved permanently to Mumbai in 1937 from Kolkata (then Calcutta). The RBI is India's central bank and monetary authority. Its Governor as of 2026 is Sanjay Malhotra.
🏢 HeadquartersSBI PO + ClerkQ2
Where is the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) located?
ALondon, UK
BDubai, UAE
CSingapore
DMumbai, India
✅ Answer: B) Dubai, UAEThe ICC moved its headquarters to Dubai in 2005, having previously been based in London. The ICC governs international cricket globally. Its current Chairman is Jay Shah (India), who took charge in December 2024.
🏢 HeadquartersIBPS PO 2022Q3
Which city is home to the headquarters of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)?
ANew Delhi
BBengaluru
CMumbai
DHyderabad
✅ Answer: C) MumbaiSEBI (established 1988, statutory body since 1992) has its headquarters in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. SEBI regulates India's securities market and stock exchanges. It has regional offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad.
🏢 HeadquartersSBI Clerk 2023Q4
The headquarters of NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is located in which city?
ANew Delhi
BPune
CMumbai
DNagpur
✅ Answer: C) MumbaiNABARD was established in 1982 based on the recommendations of the Shivaraman Committee. It is headquartered in Mumbai and functions as the apex development bank for agriculture and rural sectors. It is fully owned by the Government of India.
🏢 HeadquartersRRB PO 2023Q5
Where is the headquarters of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)?
AParis, France
BLondon, UK
CZurich, Switzerland
DBerlin, Germany
✅ Answer: C) Zurich, SwitzerlandFIFA's headquarters is in Zurich, Switzerland. FIFA was founded in 1904 and currently has 211 member associations — more than the United Nations. It organises the FIFA World Cup, held every four years.
📝 Section 2 — National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
🌿 National ParksIBPS Clerk 2022Q6
The Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest national park, is located in which state?
AMadhya Pradesh
BUttarakhand
CAssam
DKarnataka
✅ Answer: B) UttarakhandJim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 (as Hailey National Park) in Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is India's first and oldest national park. It was the first park to come under Project Tiger (1973) and is famous for the Bengal tiger.
🌿 National ParksSBI PO 2023Q7
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the one-horned rhinoceros, is located in which state?
AAssam
BWest Bengal
COdisha
DBihar
✅ Answer: A) AssamKaziranga National Park in Assam became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. It is home to two-thirds of the world's Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. It also has the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and is home to wild water buffaloes and swamp deer.
🌿 National ParksIBPS PO 2023Q8
Gir Forest National Park, the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion, is located in which state?
ARajasthan
BMaharashtra
CGujarat
DMadhya Pradesh
✅ Answer: C) GujaratGir Forest National Park in Saurashtra, Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the wild. The lion population here has grown from around 180 in the 1970s to over 674 as per the 2020 census — one of India's greatest wildlife conservation success stories.
📝 Section 3 — Dams & Rivers
🌊 DamsIBPS Clerk 2021Q9
The Bhakra Nangal Dam, one of Asia's highest gravity dams, is built on which river?
AYamuna
BSutlej
CRavi
DBeas
✅ Answer: B) SutlejBhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Sutlej River on the Punjab–Himachal Pradesh border. It is India's second largest dam by water volume. Jawaharlal Nehru called it a "Temple of Resurgent India." The reservoir formed is called Gobind Sagar Lake.
🌊 DamsSBI Clerk 2022Q10
The Hirakud Dam, the world's longest earthen dam, is built across which river?
AGodavari
BKrishna
CMahanadi
DDamodar
✅ Answer: C) MahanadiHirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River near Sambalpur, Odisha. Completed in 1957, it is the world's longest earthen dam at 26 km. It was one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects built after India's independence.
🌊 DamsRRB Clerk 2023Q11
Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" due to frequent flooding?
AGanga
BGandak
CKosi
DSon
✅ Answer: C) KosiThe Kosi River is called the "Sorrow of Bihar" because it changes its course frequently, causing severe flooding across Bihar. It originates in Tibet and flows through Nepal before entering India. The Kosi Barrage is built at Bhimnagar in Nepal to control its flow.
📝 Section 4 — Awards & Honours
🏆 AwardsIBPS PO 2022Q12
The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was first awarded in which year?
A1950
B1954
C1962
D1971
✅ Answer: B) 1954The Bharat Ratna was instituted on January 2, 1954. The first three recipients were C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and Dr. C.V. Raman. It is awarded for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature, Science, or Public Service.
🏆 AwardsSBI PO 2023Q13
The Dada Saheb Phalke Award is given for outstanding contribution to which field?
ALiterature
BIndian Cinema
CClassical Music
DSports
✅ Answer: B) Indian CinemaThe Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in the field of cinema. It is given by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at the National Film Awards ceremony. The award is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema. It carries a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of ₹10 lakh, and a shawl.
📝 Section 5 — Books & Authors
📖 BooksIBPS Clerk 2022Q14
The autobiography "My Experiments with Truth" was written by which Indian leader?
AJawaharlal Nehru
BSubhas Chandra Bose
CMahatma Gandhi
DSardar Patel
✅ Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi"The Story of My Experiments with Truth" (Gujarati: Satana Prayogo) is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, written between 1925–1929. It covers his life from childhood through 1921. Originally written in Gujarati, it was translated into English by Mahadev Desai.
📖 BooksSBI Clerk 2023Q15
The novel "Discovery of India" was written by which Indian statesman?
AMahatma Gandhi
BJawaharlal Nehru
CRabindranath Tagore
DSardar Patel
✅ Answer: B) Jawaharlal Nehru"The Discovery of India" was written by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1944 while he was imprisoned at Ahmednagar Fort. It covers Indian history from ancient times to the British period. The book later inspired the TV series "Bharat Ek Khoj" directed by Shyam Benegal.
📝 Section 6 — Sports Terms & Trophies
⚽ SportsIBPS PO 2021Q16
The "Durand Cup" is associated with which sport in India?
AHockey
BCricket
CFootball
DBadminton
✅ Answer: C) FootballThe Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third oldest football tournament in the world, established in 1888 by Sir Mortimer Durand. It is also the second oldest football tournament in the world still being played. It was originally organized for the Indian Army.
⚽ SportsRRB PO 2022Q17
The term "Smash" is associated with which sport?
ACricket
BBadminton
CFootball
DVolleyball
✅ Answer: B) BadmintonA "Smash" in badminton is a powerful overhead stroke where the shuttlecock is hit downward steeply into the opponent's court. It is one of the most attacking shots in the game. The term is also used in tennis and volleyball but is most commonly associated with badminton in exam questions.
📝 Section 7 — Government Schemes
📋 SchemesIBPS PO 2023Q18
The "Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)" was launched in which year?
A2012
B2015
C2014
D2016
✅ Answer: C) 2014PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a financial inclusion scheme that aims to provide universal access to banking facilities. Accounts under PMJDY offer zero minimum balance, a RuPay debit card, and accident insurance cover of ₹2 lakh. It is one of the most asked banking scheme questions.
📋 SchemesSBI PO 2022Q19
The "PAHAL" scheme is associated with the direct benefit transfer of subsidy for which product?
AFertilizers
BLPG Gas
CKerosene
DWheat
✅ Answer: B) LPG GasPAHAL (Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh) is the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) scheme, where LPG subsidy is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account. Launched in 2013 and re-launched in 2014, it is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer scheme.
📝 Section 8 — Important Days & Banking Terms
📅 Important DaysIBPS Clerk 2023Q20
Constitution Day of India is observed on which date?
AJanuary 26
BNovember 26
CAugust 15
DOctober 2
✅ Answer: B) November 26Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) is observed on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of India's Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. It came into effect on January 26, 1950 (Republic Day). The Government of India officially declared November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015.
🏦 Banking TermsIBPS PO 2022Q21
What does "Repo Rate" refer to in India's monetary policy?
ARate at which foreign exchange transactions happen
BRate at which Government borrows from banks
CRate at which consumers take loans from banks
DRate at which commercial banks borrow short-term funds from RBI
✅ Answer: D) Rate at which commercial banks borrow short-term funds from RBIThe Repo Rate (Repurchase Agreement Rate) is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities. When RBI increases the repo rate, borrowing becomes expensive, which controls inflation. The reverse repo rate is the rate at which RBI borrows from commercial banks.
🏦 Banking TermsSBI Clerk 2023Q22
What does SIDBI stand for?
ASmall Industries Development Bank of India
BState Industrial Development Bank of India
CSmall Income Development Bank of India
DScheduled Industries Development Bank of India
✅ Answer: A) Small Industries Development Bank of IndiaSIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) was established in April 1990 under the SIDBI Act 1989. It is the principal development financial institution for promotion, financing, and development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Its headquarters is in Lucknow.
🏦 Banking TermsIBPS Clerk 2022Q23
The "Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN)" is a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) primarily working towards development of which sector?
AAgriculture sector
BMicrofinance sector
CExport sector
DInfrastructure sector
✅ Answer: B) Microfinance sectorThe Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) is an industry association and RBI-recognised Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for the microfinance sector. It promotes responsible lending practices and works to protect low-income borrowers. It was founded in 2009 and currently has over 60 NBFC-MFI members.
🏢 HeadquartersIBPS PO 2023Q24
The headquarters of IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) is located in which city?
AMumbai
BChennai
CHyderabad
DNew Delhi
✅ Answer: C) HyderabadIRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) is headquartered in Hyderabad. It was established under the IRDA Act 1999 and regulates and promotes the insurance and re-insurance industry in India. Earlier it was based in New Delhi. Its current Chairperson is Debasish Panda.
🌿 National ParksSBI PO 2022Q25
Sundarbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest mangrove forest, is located in which state?
AOdisha
BWest Bengal
CAndhra Pradesh
DKerala
✅ Answer: B) West BengalSundarbans National Park is located in the delta of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers in West Bengal (and Bangladesh). It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger. The name Sundarbans comes from the Sundari trees that are prominent there.
🌊 DamsRRB Clerk 2022Q26
Sardar Sarovar Dam, one of the largest dams in the world, is built on which river?
ANarmada
BTapti
CMahanadi
DGodavari
✅ Answer: A) NarmadaSardar Sarovar Dam is built on the Narmada River in Gujarat. It is the largest dam in India by volume of concrete and the second largest concrete gravity dam in the world. Named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in 2017. The dam's height is 163 metres.
🏆 AwardsIBPS PO 2023Q27
The "Arjuna Award" is given for outstanding achievement in which field?
ALiterature
BSports
CScience
DSocial Service
✅ Answer: B) SportsThe Arjuna Award is given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding achievement in national sports. It was instituted in 1961. The award carries a cash prize of ₹15 lakh, a bronze statuette of Arjuna, a scroll of honour, and a ceremonial dress. It is India's second highest sports honour after the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
📖 BooksSBI Clerk 2022Q28
The famous play "Gora" was written by which Nobel Prize-winning Indian author?
AMunshi Premchand
BRabindranath Tagore
CMulk Raj Anand
DBankim Chandra Chatterjee
✅ Answer: B) Rabindranath Tagore"Gora" (1910) is a novel by Rabindranath Tagore that deals with questions of Indian identity, nationalism, and religious tolerance. Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for "Gitanjali," making him the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He also composed India's national anthem "Jana Gana Mana."
📅 Important DaysIBPS Clerk 2023Q29
World Environment Day is observed every year on which date?
AApril 22
BJune 5
CJuly 11
DSeptember 16
✅ Answer: B) June 5World Environment Day is observed on June 5 every year. It was established by the United Nations in 1972 during the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. It is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach. April 22 is Earth Day, July 11 is World Population Day, and September 16 is World Ozone Day.
📋 SchemesSBI PO 2024Q30
Under which scheme does the Government of India provide free food grains to approximately 80 crore beneficiaries?
AAntyodaya Anna Yojana
BPradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
CNational Food Security Act
DMid-Day Meal Scheme
✅ Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna YojanaPMGKAY was launched in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide free food grains (5 kg per person per month) to approximately 80 crore (800 million) beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act. In January 2023, PM Modi announced extending PMGKAY for 5 more years. It is one of the world's largest food security programs.
📊 High-Yield Static GK — Quick Reference Tables
Financial Institution Headquarters
Institution
Headquarters
Established
Exam Frequency
RBI
Mumbai
1935
🔴 Very High
SEBI
Mumbai
1992
🔴 Very High
NABARD
Mumbai
1982
🔴 Very High
SIDBI
Lucknow
1990
🟠 High
IRDAI
Hyderabad
1999
🟠 High
PFRDA
New Delhi
2003
🟡 Medium
EXIM Bank
Mumbai
1982
🟡 Medium
NHB
New Delhi
1988
🟡 Medium
National Parks — Must Know List
National Park
State
Famous For
UNESCO
Jim Corbett
Uttarakhand
Bengal Tiger (oldest NP)
No
Kaziranga
Assam
One-horned Rhino
Yes (1985)
Sundarbans
West Bengal
Bengal Tiger, Mangroves
Yes (1987)
Gir Forest
Gujarat
Asiatic Lion
No
Ranthambore
Rajasthan
Bengal Tiger
No
Periyar
Kerala
Elephants, Tigers
No
Kanha
Madhya Pradesh
Barasingha, Tiger
No
Valley of Flowers
Uttarakhand
Alpine flowers
Yes (2005)
Major Dams of India
Dam
River
State
Notable Fact
Bhakra Nangal
Sutlej
HP/Punjab
Highest gravity dam in Asia
Hirakud
Mahanadi
Odisha
World's longest earthen dam
Sardar Sarovar
Narmada
Gujarat
Largest in India by concrete
Tehri
Bhagirathi
Uttarakhand
Tallest dam in India
Nagarjuna Sagar
Krishna
Telangana/AP
Largest masonry dam
Tungabhadra
Tungabhadra
Karnataka/AP
Built by both states jointly
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Static GK in bank exams refers to facts that remain constant over time — headquarters of organizations, national parks, dams and rivers, books and authors, major awards, sports terms, and important days. Unlike Current Affairs, Static GK can be learned once and stays valid across multiple exam cycles, making it the highest-ROI section in IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, and SBI Clerk.
How many Static GK questions come in IBPS PO and Clerk?
IBPS PO and Clerk typically include 8–10 Static GK questions within the 40-question General Awareness section. SBI PO and Clerk include 6–8 Static GK questions. The remaining questions in GA cover Banking Awareness and Current Affairs.
Which topics are most important for Static GK in Bank exams?
The five highest-yield topics are: (1) Headquarters of financial institutions and sports bodies — appears in almost every exam, (2) National parks and wildlife sanctuaries, (3) Major dams and the rivers they are built on, (4) India's civilian and sports awards like Bharat Ratna and Arjuna Award, and (5) Books and authors of famous Indian literary works.
What is the difference between Static GK and Banking Awareness?
Static GK covers general factual topics like geography, awards, and headquarters of non-banking organizations. Banking Awareness specifically covers RBI monetary policy tools (repo rate, CRR, SLR), types of bank accounts, financial institutions like NABARD and SIDBI, and recent banking reforms. Both appear together in the General Awareness section but must be prepared with different strategies.
Which national parks are most frequently asked in bank exams?
The most frequently asked national parks in bank exams are: Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand — India's oldest), Kaziranga (Assam — one-horned rhino, UNESCO), Sundarbans (West Bengal — Bengal tiger, UNESCO), Gir Forest (Gujarat — Asiatic lion), Ranthambore (Rajasthan — tiger), and Periyar (Kerala — elephants). Focus on which animal each park is famous for alongside its state.
How to prepare Static GK for Bank PO in limited time?
Focus on high-yield categories first: financial and sports headquarters, national parks, dams and rivers, and major awards. Create a one-page master reference sheet covering the tables on this page and revise every 2–3 days. Practice these 30 PYQs at least twice before your exam. Daily quiz practice on GK Capsule reinforces recall through repetition far more effectively than passive reading.