SSC CGL History and Culture Practice Test 1
15 original SSC CGL static GK questions on Indian history, monuments, books, and cultural facts.
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SSC CGL History and Culture Practice Test 1
15 original SSC CGL static GK questions on Indian history, monuments, books, and cultural facts.
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- History
1. Who founded the Maurya Empire?
- A. Ashoka
- B. Chandragupta Maurya (Correct)
- C. Harsha
- D. Bindusara
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire.
- History
2. The Battle of Plassey was fought in:
- A. 1757 (Correct)
- B. 1761
- C. 1857
- D. 1526
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey took place in 1757.
- Culture
3. Bharatanatyam is mainly associated with:
- A. Odisha
- B. Tamil Nadu (Correct)
- C. Kerala
- D. Punjab
Explanation: Bharatanatyam originated in Tamil Nadu.
- Monuments
4. The Sun Temple is located at:
- A. Konark (Correct)
- B. Khajuraho
- C. Hampi
- D. Madurai
Explanation: The famous Sun Temple is at Konark in Odisha.
- History
5. Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die'?
- A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- B. Mahatma Gandhi (Correct)
- C. Bhagat Singh
- D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation: The slogan was given during the Quit India Movement.
- Culture
6. Kathak is a classical dance form of:
- A. North India (Correct)
- B. South India
- C. North-East India
- D. Western India
Explanation: Kathak evolved in North India.
- History
7. Who was known as the Iron Man of India?
- A. Jawaharlal Nehru
- B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Correct)
- C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
- D. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Sardar Patel is called the Iron Man of India.
- Books
8. 'Wings of Fire' is associated with:
- A. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (Correct)
- B. Vikram Sarabhai
- C. M. Visvesvaraya
- D. Homi Bhabha
Explanation: Wings of Fire is the autobiography of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
- Monuments
9. The Taj Mahal was built by:
- A. Akbar
- B. Shah Jahan (Correct)
- C. Humayun
- D. Babur
Explanation: Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.
- History
10. The Quit India Movement started in:
- A. 1940
- B. 1942 (Correct)
- C. 1944
- D. 1946
Explanation: The movement was launched in August 1942.
- Culture
11. Odissi dance is associated with:
- A. Odisha (Correct)
- B. Assam
- C. Bihar
- D. Gujarat
Explanation: Odissi is the classical dance form of Odisha.
- History
12. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
- A. Lord Mountbatten (Correct)
- B. C. Rajagopalachari
- C. Warren Hastings
- D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General after independence.
- Monuments
13. Hampi is located in:
- A. Kerala
- B. Tamil Nadu
- C. Karnataka (Correct)
- D. Maharashtra
Explanation: Hampi is a historic site in Karnataka.