Miscellaneous (Traditional General Knowledge) (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

31. The Statue of Unity in Gujarat is located on an island named ________. [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 30.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Sadhu Bet
Solution:The Statue of Unity in Gujarat is located on an island named Sadhu Bet.

32. With reference to the Hindu Mythology, which of the following is NOT a part of ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 6.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Garuda
Solution:According to Hindu mythology, the ten avatars of Vishnu are Matsya Avatar, Kurma Avatar, Varaha Avatar, Narasimha Avatar, Vamana Avatar, Parashurama Avatar, Sri Rama Avatar, Shri Krishna Avatar, Balarama Avatar and Kalki Avatar. Hence "Garuda" is not a part of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.

33. The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 8.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Bhagalpur
Solution:Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India. The sanctuary is a 60 kilometres stretch of the Ganges River from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district.

34. Lion Tailed Macaque is also called _________. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 9.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Beard Ape
Solution:Lion Tailed Macaque is also called Beard Ape. These macaque apes are found in the forests of India, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. The IUCN has included them under the most endangered and rare species.

35. Which of the following is the correct combination of state and chief minister? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 9.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Chhattisgarh - Bhupesh Baghel
Solution:The correct matching is-

Chhattisgarh - Bhupesh Baghel

Rajasthan - Ashok Gehlot

Goa - Pramod Sawant

Madhya Pradesh - Shivraj Singh Chouhan

36. As of January 2019, Agriculture as a subject is included in which list of the Constitution? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 19.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) State List/
Solution:As of January 2019, agriculture was included as a subject in the state list of the constitution. The state government makes laws regarding the state list.

37. Which of the following subjects is not included in the Concurrent List? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 19.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Defence
Solution:Both the Central and State Governments can make laws on the subject given under the Concurrent List. The concurrent list includes subjects like administration of justice, population control, weights and measures, forests and education etc. Defence is included in the Union List.

38. When was the Environment Protection Act passed? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 1986
Solution:The Environment Protection Act in India was enacted in 1986.

39. What is the real name of Sister Nivedita? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Margaret Elizabeth Noble
Solution:The real name of Sister Nivedita is Margaret Elizabeth Noble. She was an Anglo-Irish social worker, writer, teacher and disciple of Swami Vivekananda. He opened a school for girls in Kolkata.

40. When was the Citizenship Act passed? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 1955
Solution:The Citizenship Act was passed in 1955. According to it, the President of India is the first citizen of India. The Act was amended several times by the amendment acts in the years 1986, 1992, 2003, 2005, 2015, and 2019. Part II of the Indian Constitution deals with citizenship. It is covered under articles 5-11.