All 25 GA questions (Q26–Q50) with answers, explanations, subject-wise analysis, common traps, and a scored practice mode.
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 30 September 2026
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| Q | Subject | Topic | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q26 | Geography | Physical Geography / Plate Tectonics | (a) It is partially molten and allows plates to move. |
| Q27 | Economics | Industrial Policy 1991 / LPG Reforms | (c) Both I and II |
| Q28 | Current Affairs | Defence & Security / DAC Approvals | (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Q29 | Art & Culture | Folk Musical Instruments | (c) Rajasthan |
| Q30 | Art & Culture | Indian Festivals | (b) Lohri |
| Q31 | History | Medieval India / Mughal Provincial Administration | (a) Both statements I and II are correct. |
| Q32 | Environment | Air Quality Index (AQI) / CPCB | (c) 8 |
| Q33 | Current Affairs | Sports / Asian Gymnastics Championships 2026 | (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
| Q34 | Geography | Himalayan Mountain Passes | (c) Only Statement I is correct |
| Q35 | Economics | Human Development Index (HDI) / UNDP | (c) Life expectancy, education level, per capita income |
| Q36 | History | Medieval India / Vijayanagara Empire | (c) Statement 1 and 3 only |
| Q37 | Art & Culture | Harvest Festivals & New Year Celebrations | (c) Both Statement I and II are correct |
| Q38 | History | Ancient India / Harappan Civilization (Dholavira) | (d) Only 1 and 2 |
| Q39 | Indian Polity | Fundamental Rights (Part III) | (d) Neither I nor II |
| Q40 | Current Affairs | Literary Awards / International Booker Prize | (c) Yáng Shuāng-zǐ |
| Q41 | Environment | Montreal Protocol & Kigali Amendment | (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
| Q42 | Economics | Planning Commission / Five-Year Plans | (d) Both statements I and II are correct |
| Q43 | Current Affairs | Sports / Asian Boxing Championships 2026 | (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Q44 | Economics | Public Finance / Capital vs Revenue Receipts | (a) Loans create liability but sale of asset do not |
| Q45 | Current Affairs | Defence & Technology / Indian Air Force | (c) Netra |
| Q46 | Current Affairs | Chess & Esports World Cup 2026 | (c) Arvind Chithambaram |
| Q47 | Sports GK | Asian Games History | (b) 2 only |
| Q48 | Indian Polity | Legislative Relations / Article 253 | (c) Both I and II |
| Q49 | Indian Polity | Constitutional Chronology & Institutions | (a) 1 2 3 |
| Q50 | History | Medieval India / Mughal Architecture (Taj Mahal) | (b) 1632 |
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The asthenosphere plays an important role in plate movements because:
The asthenosphere is the ductile, mechanically weak, and partially molten upper layer of the Earth's mantle located below the lithosphere, allowing tectonic plates to glide over it. Explore related physical geography in our Indian Soil Types Guide and Indian Rivers MCQ.
Which of the following was the focus of the Industrial Policy Statement, 1991?
The 1991 New Industrial Policy focused on liberalization and deregulation, allowing higher Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and addressing industrial sickness with restructuring and exit mechanisms via BIFR. For macroeconomic concepts, explore our Monetary Policy Guide and SSC Economy PYQs.
Which of the following systems/proposals received Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) approval from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in July 2026?
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted AoN approvals across all four indigenous modernization programs (Akash Tarang, MIGM, FW-HAPS, and MPATGM) to boost domestic defense manufacturing. Revise more key defence initiatives in our SSC CGL Current Affairs 2026.
The 'Dedh Satara' musical instrument belongs to which Indian state?
Satara and Dedh Satara are traditional double-flute wind instruments widely used by folk musicians and pastoral communities (such as the Langas and Manganiyars) in Rajasthan. Read our detailed guide on Classical & Folk Dance Forms of India.
Consider the following statements regarding an Indian festival:
Which of the following festivals is being talked about?
Lohri is a widely celebrated winter harvest festival in Punjab, marking the passing of the winter solstice and harvest of Rabi crops (sugarcane and wheat). See also our complete calendar of Important Days & Themes 2026.
Consider the following statements regarding the provincial administration in the Mughal period and select the correct option.
In Mughal provincial administration (Suba), the Subedar (governor) held executive and military control for law and order, while the Diwan was independently appointed by the emperor to oversee revenue collection. Trace the complete sequence in the Timeline of Indian History Guide and Modern Administration Notes.
How many pollutants are measured under India's Air Quality Index (AQI)?
India's National Air Quality Index (NAQI) tracks 8 major pollutants: PM10, PM2.5, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb). Test your knowledge with SSC Environment MCQs.
Consider the following statements regarding Ariha Pangambam’s achievement at the 2026 Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Manipur's Ariha Pangambam made Indian sports history by clinching the senior women's individual gold medal with 19.100 points in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Check out all high-yield tournament records in Sports GK Questions for SSC CGL.
Read the below statements:
Statement I is correct (Zoji La connects Srinagar/Kashmir to Leh/Ladakh). Statement II is incorrect because Shipki La is located in Himachal Pradesh (connecting to Tibet via the Sutlej River), while the Brahmaputra enters Arunachal Pradesh near the Yonggyap / Namcha Barwa gorge. Review mountain drainage in Indian Rivers MCQ Guide and Indian Soil Types.
Which of the following combinations of indicators is used by the UNDP to compare countries in its Human Development Report?
The UNDP Human Development Index measures three core dimensions: (1) Long and healthy life (Life Expectancy at birth), (2) Knowledge (Mean & Expected Years of Schooling), and (3) A decent standard of living (GNI per capita in PPP terms). Learn more key indicators in our Inflation & Unemployment Guide and Monetary Policy Notes.
Read the following statements:
Which of the above statement/s is/are true?
Amara-nayakas were military commanders (not farmers) who collected taxes and maintained contingents for the king (Raya), sending annual tributes and offering gifts in the royal court. Read more medieval history on our Timeline of Indian History and SSC History Notes.
Read the following statements and choose the correct option:
Pongal is the major 4-day Tamil harvest festival celebrated in mid-January, while Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is celebrated in April in Punjab as a harvest festival and the founding day of the Khalsa Panth (Sikh New Year). Discover regional festivals in our SSC Art & Culture Module and Classical Dances of India.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Harappan city Dholavira?
Statements (a) and (b) are accurate architectural hallmarks of Dholavira. Statement (c) is false because Dholavira is located on Khadir Bet in the Kutch district of Gujarat (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), not Uttar Pradesh. Revise ancient civilizations in our Timeline of Indian History Guide and Gupta Era Notes.
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the fundamental rights?
Both statements are incorrect. Abolition of titles is under Article 18 (Article 30 grants minorities the right to establish educational institutions). Prohibition of child labor in factories is Article 24 (Article 22 deals with protection against arrest and detention). Master all key articles in our master guide: Important Articles of Indian Constitution and SSC Polity PYQs.
Who won the International Booker Prize 2026 for the book Taiwan Travelogue?
Taiwanese novelist Yáng Shuāng-zǐ won acclaim for 'Taiwan Travelogue' (translated into English by Lin King), winning the prestigious international literary honor. Find more international awards and honors in SSC CGL Current Affairs 2026.
Consider the following statements regarding the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Kigali Amendment was adopted in October 2016 in Rwanda, came into force on 1 January 2019, and aims for the phase-down of potent greenhouse gas hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by over 80% over 30 years. Practice global climate agreements in SSC Environment Notes.
Read the below statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The Sixth Plan (1980–85) emphasized economic liberalization, technology modernization, and poverty eradication (IRDP). The Third Plan (1961–66) suffered severe failure due to the 1962 Sino-Indian War, 1965 Indo-Pak War, severe drought, and subsequent rupee devaluation, leading to 'Plan Holidays' (1966–69). Learn planning history in SSC Economy PYQs and Monetary Policy Notes.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships 2026?
India's junior and youth boxing contingent secured 29 medals overall to finish behind powerhouse nations Uzbekistan (1st) and Kazakhstan in Jakarta, Indonesia. Check full sports tournament achievements in Sports GK for SSC CGL 2026.
Which of the following statement is correct regarding money received by the government from loans and the sale of its own assets?
Both are Capital Receipts. However, government borrowing/loans create future financial repayment liabilities, whereas the sale of public assets (disinvestment) liquidates/reduces existing assets without creating debt liabilities. Deep-dive into public finance and RBI operations in our Monetary Policy in India Guide and SSC Economy Notes.
The Indian Air Force received Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for which indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system in June 2026?
DRDO's indigenous Netra AEW&C system mounted on Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft secured full Final Operational Clearance (FOC), serving as the IAF's vital 'Eye in the Sky' for airspace surveillance. Track defence current affairs in SSC CGL Current Affairs 2026.
Who has become the first Indian Grandmaster to participate in the 2026 Esports World Cup?
Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram earned qualification to compete in the prestigious Esports World Cup in Riyadh, representing India in international rapid chess esports. More sports records in Sports GK Questions for Railway & SSC.
Consider the following statements regarding India and the Asian Games:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 2 is correct (New Delhi hosted in 1951 and 1982, making it twice, not three times). Statement 3 is false because India won athletic gold medals in the inaugural 1951 Games itself (e.g. Lavy Pinto in 100m/200m). Explore Asian Games records in Sports GK for SSC CGL.
Which of the following statement is correct regarding Article 253 of the Indian Constitution?
Article 253 (in Part XI - Relations between the Union and the States) empowers Parliament to make laws for the whole or any part of India to implement any treaty, agreement, or convention with foreign nations. Read all essential articles in Important Articles of the Indian Constitution.
Arrange the following in chronological order (earliest to latest):
Chronological order: (1) Inter-State Council was set up under Article 263 in 1990 by presidential order following Sarkaria Commission recommendations; (2) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was enacted in 1992 (Panchayati Raj); (3) GST Council was constituted under Article 279A in 2016 (101st Amendment). Review Indian polity milestones in SSC CGL Polity Practice.
In which year was the construction of the Taj Mahal started?
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra in 1632 CE in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Major construction was completed around 1648-1653 CE. Study Mughal architecture timelines in Timeline of Indian History and SSC History PYQs.
Everything worth carrying out of this paper, grouped by subject, with links back to the questions behind each fact.
These questions were built around easy-to-confuse facts. Learn the difference once and the statement questions get faster.
Shipki La is in Himachal Pradesh. The Brahmaputra enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, near the Yonggyap / Namcha Barwa gorge — the two are easy to merge in a statement.
Titles are abolished by Article 18 (not 30). Child labour in factories is banned by Article 24 (not 22). Article 30 is minority educational rights; Article 22 is protection against arrest.
New Delhi hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982 — twice. India also won athletics gold in 1951 itself, so “first athletics gold in 1962” is false.
They were military commanders granted territories by the raya, who collected taxes, kept contingents and sent annual tribute.
Khadir Bet, Kutch, Gujarat — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Statement (c) placing it in Uttar Pradesh is the false one.
Both are capital receipts. The difference: loans create a future repayment liability; asset sales (disinvestment) reduce assets without creating debt.
In statement-based questions, one confirmed false statement can remove several options before you check the rest.
Options: only II · neither · only I · both. If you know Shipki La is not in Arunachal Pradesh, Statement II is false.
Statement 2 calls them “farmers”. They were military commanders, so statement 2 is false.
India hosted the Games in 1951 and 1982 only, so statement 1 (“three times”) is false.
This set covers 25 General Awareness questions, numbered Q26 to Q50, each with the correct option and a short explanation.
Current Affairs had the most (6), followed by Economics and History with 4 each. Art & Culture and Indian Polity had 3 each, Geography and Environment 2 each, and Sports GK 1.
19 of the 25 questions were static GK (history, polity, geography, economy, environment, culture and sports history) and 6 were Current Affairs.
15 questions were statement-based and 1 was a chronological-order question, so 16 of 25 required evaluating several statements or items. The remaining 9 were direct single-answer questions.
Fundamental Rights (Articles 18, 22, 24 and 30), Article 253 on legislation for international agreements, and the chronological order of the Inter-State Council, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment and the GST Council.
Defence (DAC AoN approvals in July 2026 and the Netra AEW&C Final Operational Clearance), sports (Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships, Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships and chess at the Esports World Cup) and the International Booker Prize 2026.
Eight: PM10, PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, ammonia and lead.
Construction began in 1632 under Shah Jahan at Agra, in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, with major construction completed around 1648–1653.
Test each statement on its own and eliminate options using any statement you are sure about. One confirmed false statement can remove two or three options at once — see the worked examples on this page.
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