SSC CGL Geography & Science Verified Practice Test 1
15 structurally validated Geography & Science questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
SSC CGL Geography & Science Verified Practice Test 1
15 structurally validated Geography & Science questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
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- Geography
1. The longest river in India is generally taken as:
- A. Godavari
- B. Ganga (Correct)
- C. Yamuna
- D. Narmada
Explanation: In standard Indian GK usage, Ganga is treated as the longest river in India.
- Geography
2. The desert located in western India is:
- A. Sahara
- B. Thar (Correct)
- C. Gobi
- D. Kalahari
Explanation: The Thar Desert lies in western India.
- Biology
3. The powerhouse of the cell is:
- A. nucleus
- B. mitochondria (Correct)
- C. ribosome
- D. lysosome
Explanation: Mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cell.
- Chemistry
4. The chemical symbol of gold is:
- A. Ag
- B. Au (Correct)
- C. Gd
- D. Go
Explanation: Gold has the symbol Au.
- Science
5. Plants prepare food by:
- A. respiration
- B. digestion
- C. photosynthesis (Correct)
- D. excretion
Explanation: Plants make food by photosynthesis.
- Biology
6. Vitamin C deficiency causes:
- A. rickets
- B. scurvy (Correct)
- C. night blindness
- D. goitre
Explanation: Scurvy is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C.
- Physics
7. The speed of light is greatest in:
- A. water
- B. glass
- C. vacuum (Correct)
- D. air only
Explanation: Light travels fastest in vacuum.
- Geography
8. The largest ocean on Earth is:
- A. Atlantic
- B. Indian
- C. Pacific (Correct)
- D. Arctic
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest.
- Chemistry
9. The gas used in fire extinguishers is often:
- A. oxygen
- B. carbon dioxide (Correct)
- C. hydrogen
- D. helium
Explanation: Carbon dioxide is commonly used in many fire extinguishers.
- Biology
10. The human heart has _____ chambers.
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4 (Correct)
- D. 5
Explanation: The heart has four chambers.
- Geography
11. The river known as Dakshin Ganga is:
- A. Krishna
- B. Godavari (Correct)
- C. Cauvery
- D. Mahanadi
Explanation: Godavari is often called Dakshin Ganga.
- Physics
12. The unit of electric power is:
- A. ampere
- B. watt (Correct)
- C. ohm
- D. newton
Explanation: Electric power is measured in watts.
- Chemistry
13. Water boils at standard atmospheric pressure at:
- A. 90 C
- B. 95 C
- C. 100 C (Correct)
- D. 110 C
Explanation: Water boils at 100 C under standard pressure.
- Geography
14. The capital of Assam is:
- A. Dispur (Correct)
- B. Guwahati
- C. Shillong
- D. Agartala
Explanation: Dispur is the capital of Assam.
- Geography
15. Kaziranga National Park is located in:
- A. Assam (Correct)
- B. Odisha
- C. Kerala
- D. Gujarat
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park is in Assam.