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Bank PO & Clerk Static GK Questions — Most Repeated PYQs

Last updated: June 2026 · By GK Capsule Team

Static General Awareness is a guaranteed-scoring section in IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO and SBI Clerk exams. Unlike Banking Awareness or Current Affairs, Static GK rarely changes year to year — making it the highest ROI topic to master once and remember for every attempt.

📊 Static GA Weightage: IBPS PO/Clerk: 8–10 questions · SBI PO/Clerk: 6–8 questions · National parks, dams, headquarters and awards have the highest repeat rate across exam cycles

🔑 Most Important Static GK Topics for Bank Exams

Headquarters — banks, financial institutions, sports bodies, international organizations
Dams and Rivers — major dams, the rivers they're built on, and the states they're in
National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries — location, famous species, year established
Government Schemes — launch year, ministry, objective (overlaps with Economy GK)
Awards and Honours — Bharat Ratna, Padma awards, sports awards, international prizes
Sports — terms, trophies, host countries, governing bodies
Books and Authors — famous Indian authors and their notable works
Important Days — national and international observance days and their themes

📝 Sample Bank PO & Clerk Static GK PYQ Questions

Q1. Which party formed the government in Britain in the year 1945?

A) Democratic Party

B) Labour Party

C) Socialist Party

D) Liberal Party

✅ Answer: B) Labour Party — The Labour Party formed the government in Britain in 1945.

Q2. An electric iron requires a ________ fuse to prevent short circuiting.

A) 4 A

B) 3 A

C) 2 A

D) 5 A

✅ Answer: D) 5 A — An electric iron typically requires a 5 A fuse to prevent short circuiting.

Q3. Which of the following is responsible for the red colour of beetroot?

A) Curcumin

B) Betanin

C) Beta carotene

D) Lycopene

✅ Answer: B) Betanin — Betanin is the pigment responsible for the red colour of beetroot.

Q4. Which of the following is an example of major industrial region of India?

A) Chota Nagpur region

B) Bhojpur-Munger

C) Jaipur- Ajmer

D) Bilaspur-Korba

✅ Answer: A) Chota Nagpur region — The Chota Nagpur region is an example of a major industrial region in India.

Q5. In which state of India is Kund or Tanka used for water harvesting?

A) Rajasthan

B) Andhra Pradesh

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) Punjab

✅ Answer: A) Rajasthan — Kund or Tanka is a traditional rainwater harvesting system primarily used in Rajasthan.

Q6. In which part of India does the hot wind ‘Loo’ blow?

A) West and Southwestern

B) North and Northwestern

C) East and Northeastern

D) South and Southwestern

✅ Answer: B) North and Northwestern — The hot and dry wind 'Loo' primarily blows in the North and Northwestern parts of India.

Q7. According to the Census of India 2011, the percentage of adolescent population (10-19 years) from the total population is how much?

A) 22.9%

B) 21.9%

C) 20.9%

D) 19.9%

✅ Answer: C) 20.9% — According to the 2011 Census, the adolescent population constituted 20.9% of the total population.

Q8. Which Union Territory has the highest population density as per Census 2011?

A) Chandigarh

B) Puducherry

C) Lakshadweep

D) Delhi

✅ Answer: D) Delhi — Delhi has the highest population density among all States and Union Territories in India.

Q9. Name the state which is the largest producer of lignite coal?

A) Maharashtra

B) Gujarat

C) Rajasthan

D) Tamil Nadu

✅ Answer: D) Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu has the largest reserves and is the leading producer of lignite coal in India, primarily around Neyveli.

Q10. Name the major coal producing region located in Telangana state?

A) Singareni Coalfield

B) Raniganj Coalfield

C) Talcher Coalfield

D) Jharia Coalfield

✅ Answer: A) Singareni Coalfield — The Singareni Coalfield is the primary coal-producing region in the state of Telangana.

Q11. Name the state in which The Bhitarkanika Mangroves are located?

A) Odisha

B) Andhra Pradesh

C) Tamil Nadu

D) West Bengal

✅ Answer: A) Odisha — Bhitarkanika Mangroves are situated in the Kendrapara district of Odisha.

Q12. Which state has the lowest population in India?

A) Manipur

B) Arunachal Pradesh

C) Sikkim

D) Mizoram

✅ Answer: C) Sikkim — According to the 2011 Census, Sikkim is the least populous state in India.

Q13. Who among the following was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of India?

A) Chandra Shekhar

B) Gulzarilal Nanda

C) Charan Singh

D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

✅ Answer: B) Gulzarilal Nanda — Gulzarilal Nanda was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of India.

Q14. What is the primary objective of the 'Standup India' initiative?

A) To boost the manufacturing sector

B) To promote digital transactions nationwide

C) To facilitate bank loans for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs

D) To support all types of startups

✅ Answer: C) To facilitate bank loans for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs — The primary objective of Standup India is to facilitate bank loans for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.

Q15. On which of the following dates does India celebrate its Constitution Day?

A) 26th January

B) 26th November

C) 15th August

D) 2nd October

✅ Answer: B) 26th November — Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution in 1949.

Q16. The Working Group under the chairmanship of __________ in the year_________ proposed a new intermediate monetary aggregate to be referred to as NM2.

A) Dr. C Rangarajan; 1996

B) Dr. YV Reddy; 1998

C) Dr. KV Kamath; 1995

D) Dr. PK Mohanty; 1998

✅ Answer: B) Dr. YV Reddy; 1998 — The Working Group chaired by Dr. YV Reddy in 1998 proposed the new intermediate monetary aggregate NM2.

Q17. ___________ is an industry association and self-regulatory organisation (SRO) whose primary objective is to work towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.

A) Self-help Group Association

B) Microfinance Institutions Network

C) Microfinance and Investments Regulatory Authority

D) NABARD

✅ Answer: B) Microfinance Institutions Network — The Microfinance Institutions Network is the SRO working towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.

Q18. What does 'repo rate' refer to in India's monetary policy?

A) Rate of foreign exchange transactions

B) Rate at which the government borrows from banks

C) Rate at which consumers take loans

D) Rate at which commercial banks borrow from the RBI

✅ Answer: D) Rate at which commercial banks borrow from the RBI — The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends short-term funds to commercial banks.

Q19. Who was appointed as the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of NITI Aayog in February 2023?

A) Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu

B) Amitabh Kant

C) Dr. Vivek Joshi

D) BVR Subrahmanyam

✅ Answer: D) BVR Subrahmanyam — BVR Subrahmanyam was appointed as the CEO of NITI Aayog in February 2023, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer.

Q20. Which recent mission by ISRO aims to study the Sun from the Lagrange point L1?

A) Aditya-L1

B) Chandrayaan-3

C) Shukrayaan-1

D) Mangalyaan

✅ Answer: A) Aditya-L1 — Aditya-L1 is India's first solar mission, positioned at Lagrange Point 1 (L1) to constantly observe the Sun.

Q21. The Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest national park, is located in which state?

A) Madhya Pradesh

B) Uttarakhand

C) Assam

D) Karnataka

✅ Answer: B) Uttarakhand — Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936, is located in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, and was India's first national park.

Q22. The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is located in which city?

A) New Delhi

B) Kolkata

C) Mumbai

D) Chennai

✅ Answer: C) Mumbai — RBI's headquarters has been in Mumbai since 1937, having moved there permanently from Kolkata.

Q23. The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on which river?

A) Yamuna

B) Sutlej

C) Ravi

D) Beas

✅ Answer: B) Sutlej — Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Sutlej River on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, and is one of the highest gravity dams in Asia.

Q24. The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was first awarded in which year?

A) 1950

B) 1954

C) 1962

D) 1971

✅ Answer: B) 1954 — The Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1954. The first recipients were C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C.V. Raman.

Q25. The headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is located in which city?

A) London

B) Dubai

C) Singapore

D) Mumbai

✅ Answer: B) Dubai — The ICC moved its headquarters to Dubai, UAE in 2005, having previously been based in London.

Q26. Kaziranga National Park, famous for the one-horned rhinoceros, is located in which state?

A) Assam

B) West Bengal

C) Odisha

D) Bihar

✅ Answer: A) Assam — Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceroses.

Q27. The novel "Discovery of India" was written by whom?

A) Mahatma Gandhi

B) Jawaharlal Nehru

C) Rabindranath Tagore

D) Sardar Patel

✅ Answer: B) Jawaharlal Nehru — "The Discovery of India" was written by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1944 while he was imprisoned at Ahmednagar Fort.

Q28. World Banking Day is observed on which date?

A) December 1

B) December 4

C) November 10

D) October 31

✅ Answer: B) December 4 — National Banking Day (in India) is observed on December 4, commemorating the establishment of the Imperial Bank of India in 1921.

📊 High-Yield Static GK Categories — Quick Reference

Category	What to memorize	Priority
Financial HQs	RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, NABARD, SIDBI locations	🔴 High
Sports HQs	FIFA, ICC, IOC, BCCI, Olympics host cities	🔴 High
National Parks	Top 15 parks, state, famous species	🟡 Medium
Dams & Rivers	Major dams and the rivers/states they're in	🟡 Medium
Awards	Bharat Ratna, Padma awards, Nobel categories	🔴 High

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Static GK in Bank exams?

Static GK refers to facts that don't change over time — headquarters of organizations, national parks, dams, books and authors, awards, and sports terms. Unlike Current Affairs, Static GK can be memorized once and remains valid for years, making it a high-ROI topic for Bank PO and Clerk exams.

How many Static GK questions come in IBPS PO and Clerk?

IBPS PO and Clerk typically include 8–10 Static GK questions within the General Awareness section, alongside Banking Awareness and Current Affairs. SBI PO and Clerk include slightly fewer, around 6–8 questions.

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 policies, banking terms, financial institutions, and monetary tools like repo rate and CRR. Both appear together in the GA section but should be prepared separately.

How to prepare Static GK for Bank PO in limited time?

Focus on the highest-yield categories first: financial and sports headquarters, national parks, dams and rivers, and major awards. Create a one-page master sheet of these and revise every 2–3 days. Practice daily PYQs on GK Capsule to reinforce recall through repetition rather than passive reading.