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HSSC CET Group-D Exam 21.10.2023 (Shift-I)

📆 April 28, 2025

Total Questions: 97

1. Appam, Puttu and Idiyappam -food items, belong to which State of India?

Correct Answer: (4) Kerala
Solution:Appam, puttu, and idiyap-pam are all traditional food items that belong to the state of Kerala in India.
  • They are all made from rice flour, but each one has its own unique flavor and texture.
  • Appam is a thin pancake made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk.
  • Puttu is a steamed cylindrical cake made from rice flour and grated coconut.
  • Idiyappam is a string hopper made from rice flour and water.

2. Which year did India attain freedom?

Correct Answer: (3) 1947
Solution:India attained freedom from British rule in the year 15 August, 1947.
  • In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi launched Salt Satyagraha.
  • On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into force, establishing the country as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.
  • The year 1951-1952 was a significant year in Indian history, marked by the holding of the country's first general elections.

3. As per Census 2011, the literacy rate in India is:

Correct Answer: (5) Not Attempted
Solution:After the 2011 census, literacy rate India 2011 was found to be 74.04%.
  • As per 2011 census, Male literacy rate in India is 82.14% and Female literacy rate in India is 65.46%.

4. What is the radius of the earth?

Correct Answer: (1) 6371 km
Solution:The radius of the Earth is measured in terms of the distance from the centre of the planet to any point on or near the surface of the earth.
  • The average radius of the Earth is 6,371,007 kilometers
  • The equatorial radius of the Earth is 6,378,137 kilometers
  • The polar radius is 6,356,752 kilometers

5. Who is the author of the book-'A Histoty of British India'?

Correct Answer: (1) James Mill
Solution:James Mill is the author of the book "A History of British India".
  • He was a Scottish historian, economist, and political theorist.
  • The book was published in 1817 and is considered to be one of the most important works on the history of India during the British colonial period.

6. Who served as free India's first General?

Correct Answer: (1) C. Rajagopalachari
Solution:C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor General of free India.
  • He was appointed by the Indian government and held office from June 21, 1948 to January 26, 1950, when India be-came a republic.
  • He was awarded with India's highest civilian Bharat Ratna award in 1955.
  • He was also involved in the Vaikkom Satyagraha.

7. 'CE' refers to:

Correct Answer: (3) Common Era
Solution:CE stands for Common Era.
  • It is an alternative to the traditional abbreviation AD, which stands for Anno Domini (in the year of our Lord).
  • CE is used by many people, including scientists, historians, and academics, because it is more neutral and inclusive than AD.
  • The CE dating system is based on the Gregorian calendar.

8. 'Mission Indradhanush': launched in the year 2014 is:

Correct Answer: (2) To cover children who have been partially or not vaccinated during routine immunisation rounds.
Solution:Mission Indradhanush is a comprehensive vaccination program launched by the Government of India in 2014 to rapidly increase the full immunization coverage of children and pregnant women under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
  • The program aims to achieve 90% full immunization coveage of children and pregnant women by 2022.
  • Mission Indradhanush is a major achievement in India's public health efforts.

9. World Environment Day is celebrated on:

Correct Answer: (1) 5th June
Solution:World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year.
  • It is a day to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our environment and to encourage people to take action to preserve it.
  • The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) leads the global celebrations of World Environment Day.
  • The theme for World Environment Day 2023 is Beat Plastic Pollution.

10. The earth is surrounded by a layer of gases called:

Correct Answer: (3) Atmosphere
Solution:The Earth is surrounded by a layer of gases called the atmosphere.
  • It is made up of a mixture of gases, including Nitrogen (78%). Oxygen (21%). Argon (0.9%), and Carbon dioxide (0.03%).
  • The atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation from the sun and helps to regulate the Earth's temperature.
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