Miscellaneous (Traditional General Knowledge) (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

21. When was the PIN Code (Postal Index Code) introduced in India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 1972
Solution:The Pin Code (Postal Index Code) in India was introduced on 15th August, 1972. Postal Index Number (PIN) or Pin Code is a 6 digit code of post office numbering by India Post. There are 9 pin zones in the country. The first 8 pin areas are for the geographical area and the ninth pin area is reserved for the Army Postal Service.

22. When was the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata established? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) 1864
Solution:The Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata was established in the year 1864.

23. __________ formally launched the first publicly available internet service for India in August 1995. [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) VSNL
Solution:VSNL (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited) formally launched the first publicly available internet service for India in August 1995.

24. Which of the following is the state bird of Uttar Pradesh? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Sarus crane
Solution:The state bird of Uttar Pradesh is Sarus crane, while the state animal is reindeer. The state flower of Uttar Pradesh is Palash and the state tree is Ashok.

25. Shah-e-hamadan mosque is located on the banks of the river ________. [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Jhelum
Solution:Shah-e-hamdan mosque is located on the banks of the river Jhelum. It is one of the oldest mosques in Srinagar. It is said that the mosque was originally built in 1359 and underwent reconstruction in 1732.

26. A young ___________ is called a joey. [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Kangaroo
Solution:The young kangaroo is called Joey. Kangaroo is a mammal, which is also the national animal of Australia.

27. In the context of India's space research, 'Vyom- mitra' is the name of: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) An Indian robot
Solution:Vyommitra is a female-looking spacefaring humanoid robot being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation to function on-board the Gaganyaan, a crewed orbital spacecraft.

28. What is the name of the political party founded by Jagjivan Ram in 1977, which merged with the Janata Party? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Congress for Democracy
Solution:

The Congress for Democracy (CFD) was an Indian political party founded in 1977 by Jagjivan Ram, which merged with the Janata Party. It was formed after Jagjivan Ram, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, and Nandini Satpathy left the Indian National Congress of Indira Gandhi and denounced her rule during the Indian Emergency.

29. Operation 'Smiling Buddha' is associated with: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 24.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) India's first nuclear test
Solution:Operation Smiling Buddha (MEA designation: Pokhran-I) was the assigned code name of India's first successful nuclear bomb test on 18 May 1974. The bomb was detonated on the army base Pokhran Test Range (PTR), in Rajasthan, by the Indian Army under the supervision of several key Indian generals.

30. In which of the following states is the Inner Line Permit NOT operational in India? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 30.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Sikkim
Solution:The four states of India in which the Inner Line Permit is applicable are as follows Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur. Hence Inner Line Permit is not applicable in the State of Sikkim from the given options.