SSC and Railway General Knowledge PYQ Test

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SSC and Railway General Knowledge PYQ Test

Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations

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ExplanationFor every answer
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How this page is prepared

This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.

Topic Focus

A mixed high-frequency revision test for SSC and Railway recruitment exams.

Accuracy rule: An exact exam name or year is not attached unless it can be verified from a primary paper or official key. Questions marked “PYQ-based concept” reflect recurring tested ideas, not a claim of verbatim reproduction.

Rapid Answer Map

No.Question focusCorrect answer
1The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is at:Mumbai
2The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian States?8
3The SI unit of power is:Watt
4The Great Bath was found at:Mohenjo-daro
5Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes:Untouchability
6The Godavari rises near:Trimbakeshwar
7Vitamin C deficiency causes:Scurvy
8Project Tiger was launched in:1973
9The Indian National Congress was founded in:1885
10The Palk Strait lies between India and:Sri Lanka
Revision method: Answer first without opening the explanation. Then read the related fact and write one additional fact in your notebook. Repeat the test after 48 hours.

10 Clickable MCQs

PYQ-based concept

The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is at:

Answer: B) Mumbai
RBI’s central office is in Mumbai.
Related fact: The institution began operations in 1935.
PYQ-based concept

The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian States?

Answer: C) 8
It passes through eight States.
Related fact: Map-based questions are common in SSC and Railway exams.
PYQ-based concept

The SI unit of power is:

Answer: B) Watt
Power is measured in watts.
Related fact: One watt equals one joule per second.
PYQ-based concept

The Great Bath was found at:

Answer: B) Mohenjo-daro
The Great Bath is at Mohenjo-daro.
Related fact: The Indus civilisation had sophisticated urban systems.
PYQ-based concept

Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes:

Answer: B) Untouchability
Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
Related fact: Abolition of titles is under Article 18.
PYQ-based concept

The Godavari rises near:

Answer: B) Trimbakeshwar
The Godavari originates near Trimbakeshwar.
Related fact: The Krishna rises near Mahabaleshwar.
PYQ-based concept

Vitamin C deficiency causes:

Answer: A) Scurvy
Scurvy results from vitamin C deficiency.
Related fact: Rickets is linked to vitamin D deficiency.
PYQ-based concept

Project Tiger was launched in:

Answer: B) 1973
Project Tiger began in 1973.
Related fact: It is a frequent environment-GK fact.
PYQ-based concept

The Indian National Congress was founded in:

Answer: A) 1885
The INC was founded in 1885.
Related fact: Its first session was held in Bombay.
PYQ-based concept

The Palk Strait lies between India and:

Answer: B) Sri Lanka
The Palk Strait separates southeastern India and Sri Lanka.
Related fact: It is an important map question.

Common Exam Traps

Trap 1: Read the Article, date, unit or institution carefully; nearby facts are common distractors.
Trap 2: Distinguish a legal provision from a policy objective or historical background.
Trap 3: Do not assume familiar wording is the exact constitutional or scientific wording.
Trap 4: Use elimination only after checking the core concept and time context.

Quick Revision Checklist

  • 1. Mumbai — The institution began operations in 1935.
  • 2. 8 — Map-based questions are common in SSC and Railway exams.
  • 3. Watt — One watt equals one joule per second.
  • 4. Mohenjo-daro — The Indus civilisation had sophisticated urban systems.
  • 5. Untouchability — Abolition of titles is under Article 18.
  • 6. Trimbakeshwar — The Krishna rises near Mahabaleshwar.
  • 7. Scurvy — Rickets is linked to vitamin D deficiency.
  • 8. 1973 — It is a frequent environment-GK fact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these questions copied from coaching websites?

No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.

Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?

An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.

How should I use this page?

Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.

Prepared by Learn With Mahesh

Original, exam-oriented explanations for APPSC, TSPSC, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking and Police examinations.

Fact-checked: 21 July 2026.

Official Paper Sources

Study and Accuracy Note: Examination patterns and syllabi can change. Always compare this page with the latest official notification and syllabus.

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