Top 100 General Knowledge Questions for SSC Exams (With Answers)
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
Table of Contents
- 1.History – 10 Questions
- 2.Indian Polity – 10 Questions
- 3.Geography – 10 Questions
- 4.Economy – 10 Questions
- 5.General Science – 10 Questions
- 6.Sports – 10 Questions
- 7.Books & Authors – 10 Questions
- 8.Awards & Honours – 10 Questions
- 9.Miscellaneous Static GK – 20 Questions
- 10.How to Use This List for SSC Preparation
- 11.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
100 high-frequency GK questions with answers for SSC exams, organized by History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Sports, Literature and Awards.
General Awareness is the one SSC section where preparation is pure memory work — no calculation, no reasoning trick, just accurate recall. This list of 100 high-frequency GK questions covers History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Sports, Literature, Awards and general static facts — the exact categories tested across SSC CGL, CHSL, GD and MTS. Use it as a quick revision sheet alongside our Study Material and Current Affairs section.
History – 10 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who is known as the Father of the Nation? | Mahatma Gandhi |
| 2 | In which year did India gain independence? | 1947 |
| 3 | Who was the first Prime Minister of India? | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 4 | Who was the first President of India? | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| 5 | Who wrote India's national anthem? | Rabindranath Tagore |
| 6 | Who founded the Indian National Congress? | A.O. Hume (1885) |
| 7 | In which year was the Quit India Movement launched? | 1942 |
| 8 | Who gave the slogan "Jai Hind"? | Subhas Chandra Bose |
| 9 | Who was the last Mughal emperor? | Bahadur Shah Zafar |
| 10 | In which city did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919) take place? | Amritsar |
Indian Polity – 10 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution? | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| 12 | How many Fundamental Rights does the Indian Constitution guarantee? | Six |
| 13 | When did the Indian Constitution come into effect? | 26 January 1950 |
| 14 | Who heads the Indian judiciary? | Chief Justice of India |
| 15 | What is the minimum age to become President of India? | 35 years |
| 16 | What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha? | 250 members |
| 17 | Who appoints the Governor of a state? | The President of India |
| 18 | Which Article guarantees the Right to Equality? | Article 14 |
| 19 | Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha? | G.V. Mavalankar |
| 20 | Which amendment added "Socialist" and "Secular" to the Preamble? | 42nd Amendment (1976) |
Geography – 10 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Which is the longest river in India? | Ganga |
| 22 | Which is India's highest mountain peak? | Kangchenjunga |
| 23 | Which state has the longest coastline in India? | Gujarat |
| 24 | Which is the largest state in India by area? | Rajasthan |
| 25 | Which is the smallest state in India by area? | Goa |
| 26 | Which river is called the "Sorrow of Bihar"? | Kosi |
| 27 | Which is the largest desert in India? | Thar Desert |
| 28 | Which strait separates India and Sri Lanka? | Palk Strait |
| 29 | What is the southernmost point of India? | Indira Point (Great Nicobar Island) |
| 30 | Which plateau is called the "Tableland of India"? | Deccan Plateau |
Economy – 10 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | When was the Reserve Bank of India established? | 1 April 1935 |
| 32 | Which is the central bank of India? | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| 33 | Where is the RBI headquartered? | Mumbai |
| 34 | What does GDP stand for? | Gross Domestic Product |
| 35 | Which is the oldest stock exchange in India? | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
| 36 | In which year was the BSE established? | 1875 |
| 37 | What is the 1991 economic policy of India commonly known as? | LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation) reforms |
| 38 | Which tax reform of 2017 replaced most indirect taxes in India? | GST (Goods and Services Tax) |
| 39 | In which year was the Indian Rupee symbol (₹) officially adopted? | 2010 |
| 40 | Which UN body publishes the Human Development Index? | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
General Science – 10 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | What is the SI unit of force? | Newton |
| 42 | Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere? | Nitrogen |
| 43 | What is the chemical formula of water? | H₂O |
| 44 | Which organ produces insulin in the human body? | Pancreas |
| 45 | What is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"? | Mitochondria |
| 46 | Which vitamin is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight? | Vitamin D |
| 47 | What is the approximate speed of light in vacuum? | 3 × 10⁸ m/s |
| 48 | Which metal is liquid at room temperature? | Mercury |
| 49 | What is the normal human body temperature? | Approximately 37°C |
| 50 | Who proposed the Theory of Relativity? | Albert Einstein |
Sports – 10 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | How many players are there in a cricket team? | 11 |
| 52 | In which sport is the term "Grand Slam" commonly used? | Tennis |
| 53 | Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups? | Brazil (5 titles) |
| 54 | Who is known as the "Flying Sikh" of India? | Milkha Singh |
| 55 | In which year did India win its first Cricket World Cup? | 1983 |
| 56 | The term "Checkmate" is associated with which game? | Chess |
| 57 | How many rings are there on the Olympic flag? | Five |
| 58 | Which Indian city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games? | New Delhi |
| 59 | Who is known as the "Hockey Wizard" of India? | Major Dhyan Chand |
| 60 | "Wimbledon" is a major tournament in which sport? | Tennis |
Books & Authors – 10 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Who wrote "The Discovery of India"? | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 62 | Who wrote "Wings of Fire"? | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| 63 | Who is the author of the Mahabharata? | Sage Ved Vyasa |
| 64 | Who wrote the Ramayana? | Sage Valmiki |
| 65 | Who wrote "My Experiments with Truth"? | Mahatma Gandhi |
| 66 | Who wrote "Malgudi Days"? | R.K. Narayan |
| 67 | Who authored "Gitanjali"? | Rabindranath Tagore |
| 68 | Who wrote the novel "Godan"? | Munshi Premchand |
| 69 | Who wrote the "Arthashastra"? | Chanakya (Kautilya) |
| 70 | Who wrote "India Wins Freedom"? | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad |
Awards & Honours – 10 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | What is India's highest civilian award? | Bharat Ratna |
| 72 | What is India's highest gallantry award? | Param Vir Chakra |
| 73 | The Dronacharya Award is given in which field? | Sports coaching |
| 74 | Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize? | Rabindranath Tagore (1913, Literature) |
| 75 | Which award recognises excellence in literature, arts and public service in India? | Padma Shri |
| 76 | Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna? | Indira Gandhi |
| 77 | In which year was the Nobel Prize instituted? | 1901 |
| 78 | Which Indian won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998? | Amartya Sen |
| 79 | What is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India? | Ashoka Chakra |
| 80 | Which award is given for excellence in Indian cinema by the government? | National Film Award |
Miscellaneous Static GK – 20 Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | What is the national animal of India? | Royal Bengal Tiger |
| 82 | What is the national bird of India? | Peacock |
| 83 | What is the national flower of India? | Lotus |
| 84 | What is the national fruit of India? | Mango |
| 85 | Which sport is popularly regarded as India's national game (though none is officially declared)? | Hockey |
| 86 | How many states does India currently have? | 28 |
| 87 | How many Union Territories does India currently have? | 8 |
| 88 | What is the capital of India? | New Delhi |
| 89 | Which is India's most populous city? | Mumbai |
| 90 | What is the full form of ISRO? | Indian Space Research Organisation |
| 91 | In which year was ISRO established? | 1969 |
| 92 | What is the full form of UNESCO? | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
| 93 | What is the full form of GST? | Goods and Services Tax |
| 94 | Which is the largest freshwater lake in India? | Wular Lake (Jammu & Kashmir) |
| 95 | Which is the smallest continent in the world? | Australia |
| 96 | Which is the largest continent in the world? | Asia |
| 97 | Which is the largest ocean in the world? | Pacific Ocean |
| 98 | Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"? | Mars |
| 99 | Which is the largest planet in our solar system? | Jupiter |
| 100 | Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis? | Carbon dioxide |
How to Use This List for SSC Preparation
- Revise 15–20 questions daily in short, repeated cycles rather than reading all 100 once.
- Test yourself by covering the answer column and recalling before checking.
- Pair static GK like this with our regularly updated Current Affairs section, since SSC GA sections mix both.
- Practice applying this recall speed using our free mock tests under real sectional-timer conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Are these 100 questions enough for SSC General Awareness?
They cover high-frequency static GK areas well, but should be combined with regularly updated current affairs and a complete static GK book for full coverage.
2. Which SSC exams does this GK list apply to?
These questions are relevant across SSC CGL, CHSL, GD, MTS and most other SSC exams, since static GK weightage is similar across them.
3. How should I revise 100 GK questions effectively?
Use spaced repetition — revise a smaller set daily and repeat the full list weekly, rather than reading it once and moving on.
4. Is static GK more important than current affairs for SSC exams?
Static GK generally carries more weightage, but current affairs is equally important since it's the section that changes closer to your exam.
5. Who founded the Indian National Congress?
A.O. Hume founded the Indian National Congress in 1885.
6. What is the highest civilian award in India?
Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award.
7. Which is India's highest mountain peak?
Kangchenjunga is the highest mountain peak located entirely within India.
8. How many Fundamental Rights are in the Indian Constitution?
The Indian Constitution guarantees six Fundamental Rights.
9. Does India have an officially declared national game?
No, India does not have an officially declared national game; hockey is popularly considered so due to its historic sporting success.
10. Which is the oldest stock exchange in India?
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), established in 1875, is India's oldest stock exchange.
11. How many states and Union Territories does India have?
India currently has 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
12. Who was the first Indian Nobel Prize winner?
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize, in Literature in 1913.
13. What should I do if I forget a static GK fact during revision?
Note it separately in a quick-revision list and revisit it more frequently until it's firmly retained.
14. Are these questions based on the latest SSC exam pattern?
Yes, these are static GK questions of the type consistently asked across recent SSC exam cycles.
15. Should I memorise answers or understand the context behind them?
Understanding brief context (like why a date or person is significant) helps long-term retention better than pure rote memorisation.
16. Where can I practice more GK questions in exam-like conditions?
Use our free mock tests and practice papers to practice GK recall under real sectional time limits.
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
Rahul is a senior SSC exam strategist with 8+ years of experience helping aspirants crack CGL, CHSL and MTS exams. He writes in-depth notification breakdowns, exam pattern guides and preparation strategies.