SSC JE General Awareness Previous Year Questions 2016–2025, last 10 years

Practice SSC JE General Awareness Previous Year Questions from the SSC JE 2016 examination cycle conducted on 3 March 2017 in Shift 2. This bilingual question paper includes 25 real General Awareness questions in English and Hindi with four options, verified answers and clear explanations. The practice set covers Biology, Chemistry, Computer Awareness, Indian Economy, Environment, Geography, Indian Culture and important personalities. Numerical and statement-based questions include step-by-step solutions to help candidates understand the correct method instead of memorising answers. This paper is useful for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering candidates because the General Awareness section is common across SSC JE disciplines. Attempt every question before checking its answer, note your mistakes and revise the related topic. Regular practice with SSC JE previous-year questions can improve accuracy, question recognition and time management. Candidates should also check the latest SSC JE notification, syllabus and examination pattern on the official Staff Selection Commission website.

Paper Details

Particular	Details
Examination	SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2016
Paper	Paper-I
Actual Exam Date	3 March 2017
Shift	Shift 2
Section	General Awareness
Questions in this part	25
Language	English and Hindi
Negative marking	0.25 mark

Important clarification: यह SSC JE 2016 examination cycle का paper है, लेकिन इसकी परीक्षा 3 March 2017 को आयोजित हुई थी। इसलिए प्रत्येक प्रश्न के साथ exam year और actual examination date दोनों दिए गए हैं।

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Q1. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

The ratio of molars to premolars in adult humans is:
(वयस्क मनुष्य में मोलर दाँतों और प्रीमोलर दाँतों का अनुपात कितना होता है?)

A. 2:3
B. 3:2
C. 1:1
D. 2:1

Correct Answer: B. 3:2

Explanation

An adult human normally has 12 molars and 8 premolars.$$\text{Ratio}=\frac{12}{8}=\frac{3}{2}$$Ratio=812​=23​

Therefore, the ratio of molars to premolars is 3:2.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: एक वयस्क मनुष्य में सामान्यतः 12 मोलर और 8 प्रीमोलर दाँत होते हैं। इसलिए इनका अनुपात 12:8 अर्थात 3:2 होता है।

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Q2. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Which type of white blood cells secretes histamine, serotonin and heparin and is involved in inflammatory reactions?
(किस प्रकार की श्वेत रक्त कोशिकाएँ हिस्टामिन, सेरोटोनिन और हेपरिन का स्राव करती हैं तथा सूजन संबंधी प्रतिक्रियाओं में भाग लेती हैं?)

A. Neutrophils (न्यूट्रोफिल)
B. Basophils (बेसोफिल)
C. Lymphocytes (लिम्फोसाइट)
D. Monocytes (मोनोसाइट)

Correct Answer: B. Basophils (बेसोफिल)

Explanation

Basophils are a type of granulocyte. They release histamine during allergic and inflammatory reactions. They also release heparin, which acts as an anticoagulant.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: बेसोफिल एक प्रकार की ग्रैन्यूलोसाइट श्वेत रक्त कोशिका है। यह allergic और inflammatory reactions के दौरान histamine छोड़ती है। इससे निकलने वाला heparin रक्त को जमने से रोकने में सहायता करता है।

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Q3. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

In plants such as Rhizophora growing in swampy areas, many roots emerge from the ground and grow vertically upward. These roots are called:
(दलदली क्षेत्रों में उगने वाले राइजोफोरा जैसे पौधों में अनेक जड़ें जमीन से बाहर निकलकर सीधी ऊपर की ओर बढ़ती हैं। इन जड़ों को क्या कहते हैं?)

A. Tendrils (प्रताने)
B. Pneumatophores (श्वसन मूल)
C. Fibrous roots (रेशेदार जड़ें)
D. Adventitious roots (अपस्थानिक जड़ें)

Correct Answer: B. Pneumatophores (श्वसन मूल)

Explanation

Swampy soil contains very little oxygen. Pneumatophores grow above the soil and absorb atmospheric oxygen through small openings called pneumatodes.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: दलदली मिट्टी में ऑक्सीजन की मात्रा बहुत कम होती है। Pneumatophores जमीन से ऊपर निकलकर वायुमंडल से ऑक्सीजन प्राप्त करते हैं। इसलिए इन्हें श्वसन मूल भी कहा जाता है।

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Q4. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

What is the process in which terrestrial plants absorb a large amount of water, but most of it is lost to the air through evaporation from the leaves?
(वह कौन-सी प्रक्रिया है जिसमें स्थलीय पौधे बड़ी मात्रा में जल ग्रहण करते हैं, लेकिन उसका अधिकांश भाग पत्तियों से वाष्प के रूप में वायु में चला जाता है?)

A. Desiccation (शुष्कन)
B. Transpiration (वाष्पोत्सर्जन)
C. Dissipation (अपव्यय)
D. Respiration (श्वसन)

Correct Answer: B. Transpiration (वाष्पोत्सर्जन)

Explanation

Transpiration is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the aerial parts of plants, mainly through stomata present in leaves.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: पौधों के वायवीय भागों, विशेष रूप से पत्तियों के stomata से जल का वाष्प के रूप में बाहर निकलना वाष्पोत्सर्जन कहलाता है।

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Q5. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Consider the following name–formula pairs:

1. Ethanamine — CH₂=CHCH₂Br
2. 3-Bromopropene — CH₃CH₂NH₂
3. 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane — (CH₃)₃CBr
4. 2-Methoxypropanal — CH₃CH(OCH₃)CHO

Which pairs are correctly matched?

(निम्नलिखित नाम और रासायनिक सूत्र के युग्मों पर विचार कीजिए। इनमें से कौन-से युग्म सही सुमेलित हैं?)

A. 1 and 4 only (केवल 1 और 4)
B. 2, 3 and 4 only (केवल 2, 3 और 4)
C. 3 and 4 only (केवल 3 और 4)
D. 1, 3 and 4 only (केवल 1, 3 और 4)

Correct Answer: C. 3 and 4 only (केवल 3 और 4)

Explanation

• Ethanamine has the formula CH₃CH₂NH₂, so pair 1 is incorrect.
• Bromopropene is represented by CH₂=CHCH₂Br, so pair 2 is incorrect.
• 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane is (CH₃)₃CBr.
• 2-Methoxypropanal is CH₃CH(OCH₃)CHO.

Therefore, only pairs 3 and 4 are correctly matched.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: पहले और दूसरे युग्म के सूत्र आपस में बदल गए हैं। तीसरा और चौथा युग्म सही है। इसलिए सही उत्तर केवल 3 और 4 है।

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Q6. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

What is the IUPAC name of vinyl chloride?
(विनाइल क्लोराइड का IUPAC नाम क्या है?)

A. 2-Chlorobutane (2-क्लोरोब्यूटेन)
B. 3-Bromopropene (3-ब्रोमोप्रोपीन)
C. Chloroethene (क्लोरोएथीन)
D. Dichloromethane (डाइक्लोरोमीथेन)

Correct Answer: C. Chloroethene (क्लोरोएथीन)

Explanation

The chemical formula of vinyl chloride is:$$CH_2=CHCl$$CH2​=CHCl

It contains a two-carbon double-bond chain with one chlorine atom. Its IUPAC name is chloroethene.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: विनाइल क्लोराइड का रासायनिक सूत्र $CH_2=CHCl$CH2​=CHCl है। इसमें दो कार्बन वाली ethene chain से एक chlorine atom जुड़ा होता है। इसलिए इसका IUPAC नाम chloroethene है।

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Q7. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

What is the chemical formula of styrene?
(स्टाइरीन का रासायनिक सूत्र क्या है?)

A. CH₂=CH–C₄H₇=CH₂
B. C₆H₅CH=CH₂
C. C₅H₄CH=CH₂
D. CH₂=CH–C₃H₅=CH₂

Correct Answer: B. C₆H₅CH=CH₂

Explanation

Styrene consists of a benzene ring attached to a vinyl group. Its molecular formula is $C_8H_8$C8​H8​, and its structural formula is:$$C_6H_5CH=CH_2$$C6​H5​CH=CH2​

हिन्दी व्याख्या: स्टाइरीन में benzene ring के साथ vinyl group जुड़ा होता है। इसका molecular formula $C_8H_8$C8​H8​ और structural formula $C_6H_5CH=CH_2$C6​H5​CH=CH2​ है।

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Q8. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

The general electronic configuration ns²np³ belongs to which of the following elements?
(सामान्य इलेक्ट्रॉनिक विन्यास ns²np³ निम्नलिखित में से किस तत्व से संबंधित है?)

A. Boron (बोरॉन)
B. Fluorine (फ्लोरीन)
C. Oxygen (ऑक्सीजन)
D. Nitrogen (नाइट्रोजन)

Correct Answer: D. Nitrogen (नाइट्रोजन)

Explanation

Elements of Group 15 have the general outer electronic configuration $ns^2np^3$ns2np3. Nitrogen belongs to Group 15, and its electronic configuration is:$$1s^2\,2s^2\,2p^3$$1s22s22p3

हिन्दी व्याख्या: आवर्त सारणी के Group 15 के तत्वों का सामान्य बाहरी इलेक्ट्रॉनिक विन्यास $ns^2np^3$ns2np3 होता है। नाइट्रोजन इसी समूह का तत्व है।

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Q9. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Which HTML tag is used to insert a horizontal line on a web page?
(वेब पेज पर horizontal line जोड़ने के लिए किस HTML tag का प्रयोग किया जाता है?)

A. <ho.li>
B. <h.l>
C. <-l>
D. <hr>

Correct Answer: D. <hr>

Explanation

The <hr> element creates a thematic break between sections of an HTML page. Browsers generally display it as a horizontal line.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: HTML में <hr> tag का प्रयोग content के दो sections के बीच thematic break देने के लिए किया जाता है। यह सामान्यतः horizontal line के रूप में दिखाई देता है।

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Q10. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Which of the following is a web browser?
(निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक web browser है?)

A. Safari
B. Linux
C. Windows
D. macOS

Correct Answer: A. Safari

Explanation

Safari is a web browser developed by Apple. Linux, Windows and macOS are operating systems.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: Safari, Apple द्वारा विकसित किया गया web browser है। Linux, Windows और macOS operating systems हैं।

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Q11. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Who is the founder/co-founder of Paytm?
(Paytm के संस्थापक अथवा सह-संस्थापक कौन हैं?)

A. Sachin Bansal (सचिन बंसल)
B. Vijay Shekhar Sharma (विजय शेखर शर्मा)
C. Kunal Bahl (कुणाल बहल)
D. Bhavish Aggarwal (भाविश अग्रवाल)

Correct Answer: B. Vijay Shekhar Sharma (विजय शेखर शर्मा)

Explanation

Vijay Shekhar Sharma founded One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm. Paytm was launched as a digital payment platform in 2010.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: विजय शेखर शर्मा ने Paytm की parent company One97 Communications की स्थापना की थी। Paytm को 2010 में digital payment platform के रूप में शुरू किया गया।

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Q12. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Who announced demonetisation on 8 November 2016?
(8 नवंबर 2016 को नोटबंदी की घोषणा किसने की थी?)

A. Sonia Gandhi (सोनिया गांधी)
B. Narendra Modi (नरेंद्र मोदी)
C. Pranab Mukherjee (प्रणब मुखर्जी)
D. Rahul Gandhi (राहुल गांधी)

Correct Answer: B. Narendra Modi (नरेंद्र मोदी)

Explanation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 8 November 2016 that the existing ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes would cease to remain legal tender, subject to the notified rules and exceptions.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने 8 नवंबर 2016 को तत्कालीन ₹500 और ₹1,000 के नोटों को निर्धारित नियमों एवं अपवादों के अधीन legal tender से बाहर करने की घोषणा की थी।

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Q13. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Who is regarded as the father of microbiology and is known for the discovery of bacteria?
(किस वैज्ञानिक को सूक्ष्मजीव विज्ञान का जनक माना जाता है और बैक्टीरिया की खोज के लिए जाना जाता है?)

A. Jonas E. Salk (जोनास ई. साल्क)
B. Dmitri Mendeleev (दिमित्री मेंडेलीव)
C. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (एंटोनी वैन ल्यूवेनहॉक)
D. Joseph Priestley (जोसेफ प्रीस्टले)

Correct Answer: C. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Explanation

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek improved simple microscopes and was the first to observe and describe bacteria and several other microorganisms. He is commonly called the father of microbiology.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: एंटोनी वैन ल्यूवेनहॉक ने शक्तिशाली simple microscopes विकसित किए और बैक्टीरिया सहित अनेक सूक्ष्मजीवों का अवलोकन किया। इसी कारण उन्हें microbiology का जनक कहा जाता है।

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Q14. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

A locus of all points representing bundles among which a consumer is indifferent is called:
(उन सभी बिंदुओं का बिंदुपथ क्या कहलाता है जो वस्तुओं के ऐसे संयोजनों को दर्शाता है जिनके बीच उपभोक्ता उदासीन रहता है?)

A. Demand graph (माँग आलेख)
B. Utility function (उपयोगिता फलन)
C. Budget curve (बजट वक्र)
D. Indifference curve (उदासीनता वक्र)

Correct Answer: D. Indifference curve (उदासीनता वक्र)

Explanation

Every point on an indifference curve represents a different combination of two goods that provides the consumer with the same level of satisfaction.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: उदासीनता वक्र का प्रत्येक बिंदु दो वस्तुओं के ऐसे अलग-अलग संयोजन को दर्शाता है जिससे उपभोक्ता को समान स्तर की संतुष्टि प्राप्त होती है।

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Q15. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Which statement is correct regarding LRAC and LRMC?
(LRAC और LRMC के संबंध में कौन-सा कथन सही है?)

A. Both LRAC and LRMC curves are U-shaped.
(दोनों LRAC और LRMC वक्र U आकार के होते हैं।)

B. Both LRAC and LRMC curves are N-shaped.
(दोनों LRAC और LRMC वक्र N आकार के होते हैं।)

C. LRAC is U-shaped and LRMC is N-shaped.
(LRAC, U आकार तथा LRMC, N आकार का होता है।)

D. LRAC is N-shaped and LRMC is U-shaped.
(LRAC, N आकार तथा LRMC, U आकार का होता है।)

Correct Answer: A. Both LRAC and LRMC curves are U-shaped.

Explanation

In traditional economic theory, both Long-Run Average Cost and Long-Run Marginal Cost curves are U-shaped. LRMC intersects LRAC at the minimum point of the LRAC curve.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: परंपरागत आर्थिक सिद्धांत के अनुसार LRAC और LRMC दोनों U आकार के होते हैं। LRMC वक्र, LRAC वक्र को उसके न्यूनतम बिंदु पर काटता है।

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Q16. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

The demand curve for Kanjeevaram sarees is D=73000−17PD=73000-17PD=73000−17P, and the supply curve is S=28000+8PS=28000+8PS=28000+8P. Find the equilibrium price.
(कांजीवरम साड़ियों का माँग समीकरण D=73000−17PD=73000-17PD=73000−17P और आपूर्ति समीकरण S=28000+8PS=28000+8PS=28000+8P है। संतुलन कीमत ज्ञात कीजिए।)

A. ₹2,000
B. ₹2,200
C. ₹1,800
D. ₹2,400

Correct Answer: C. ₹1,800

Detailed Solution

At equilibrium:$$D=S$$D=S $$73000-17P=28000+8P$$73000−17P=28000+8P $$73000-28000=8P+17P$$73000−28000=8P+17P $$45000=25P$$45000=25P $$P=\frac{45000}{25}=1800$$P=2545000​=1800

Therefore, the equilibrium price is ₹1,800.

हिन्दी समाधान: संतुलन की स्थिति में माँग और आपूर्ति बराबर होती हैं। दोनों समीकरण बराबर रखने पर $P=1800$P=1800 प्राप्त होता है।

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Q17. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Any current account deficit is necessarily financed by a:
(चालू खाते का घाटा आवश्यक रूप से किसके द्वारा वित्तपोषित किया जाता है?)

A. Budget surplus (बजट अधिशेष)
B. Loan from RBI (RBI से ऋण)
C. Net capital inflow (शुद्ध पूँजी प्रवाह)
D. Currency depreciation (मुद्रा का अवमूल्यन)

Correct Answer: C. Net capital inflow (शुद्ध पूँजी प्रवाह)

Explanation

A country with a current account deficit spends more foreign currency than it earns through current transactions. This gap must be financed through capital inflows or a reduction in foreign-exchange reserves. Among the given options, net capital inflow is correct.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: Current account deficit की स्थिति में देश की विदेशी मुद्रा से संबंधित चालू प्राप्तियों की तुलना में भुगतान अधिक होता है। इस अंतर को capital inflow अथवा foreign-exchange reserves से पूरा किया जाता है।

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Q18. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Personal income − personal tax payments − non-tax payments equals:
(व्यक्तिगत आय − व्यक्तिगत कर भुगतान − गैर-कर भुगतान किसके बराबर होता है?)

A. Net National Product at factor cost
B. National Income
C. Personal Disposable Income
D. Gross National Product

Correct Answer: C. Personal Disposable Income (व्यक्तिगत प्रयोज्य आय)

Explanation

Personal disposable income is the amount that remains available to an individual after deducting personal taxes and applicable non-tax payments from personal income.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: व्यक्तिगत आय से personal taxes तथा संबंधित non-tax payments घटाने के बाद बची हुई आय को Personal Disposable Income कहा जाता है। व्यक्ति इसे खर्च या बचत कर सकता है।

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Q19. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

The electrode wires of an electrostatic precipitator are maintained at several thousand volts. What do they produce to release electrons?
(Electrostatic precipitator के electrode wires को कई हजार वोल्ट पर रखा जाता है। इलेक्ट्रॉन मुक्त करने के लिए वे क्या उत्पन्न करते हैं?)

A. A flame (ज्वाला)
B. An electric field (विद्युत क्षेत्र)
C. A corona (कोरोना)
D. Electromagnetic waves (विद्युत-चुम्बकीय तरंगें)

Correct Answer: C. A corona (कोरोना)

Explanation

High voltage around the electrode wires produces a corona discharge. It ionises the surrounding gas and helps charge suspended particles, which are subsequently collected on oppositely charged plates.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: उच्च voltage के कारण electrode wires के आसपास corona discharge उत्पन्न होता है। इससे गैस ionise होती है और धूल के कण आवेशित होकर collecting plates पर जमा हो जाते हैं।

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Q20. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Eichhornia crassipes, one of the world’s most problematic aquatic weeds, is commonly known as:
(Eichhornia crassipes, जो विश्व के सबसे समस्याजनक जलीय खरपतवारों में से एक है, सामान्यतः किस नाम से जाना जाता है?)

A. Moss (मॉस)
B. Algae (शैवाल)
C. Water hyacinth (जलकुंभी)
D. Fungus (कवक)

Correct Answer: C. Water hyacinth (जलकुंभी)

Explanation

Eichhornia crassipes is commonly called water hyacinth. It grows rapidly on the surface of water bodies and can reduce oxygen, block sunlight and disturb aquatic ecosystems.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: Eichhornia crassipes को सामान्यतः जलकुंभी कहा जाता है। यह जल की सतह पर तेजी से फैलती है और aquatic ecosystem को नुकसान पहुँचा सकती है।

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Q21. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Which of the following gases forms the greatest percentage of Earth’s atmosphere?
(निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी गैस पृथ्वी के वायुमंडल में सर्वाधिक प्रतिशत में पाई जाती है?)

A. Carbon dioxide (कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड)
B. Neon (नियॉन)
C. Hydrogen (हाइड्रोजन)
D. Nitrogen (नाइट्रोजन)

Correct Answer: D. Nitrogen (नाइट्रोजन)

Explanation

Dry air near Earth’s surface contains approximately:

• Nitrogen: 78%
• Oxygen: 21%
• Argon: about 0.93%
• Carbon dioxide: about 0.04%

Therefore, nitrogen is the most abundant atmospheric gas.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: पृथ्वी के शुष्क वायुमंडल में लगभग 78% नाइट्रोजन और 21% ऑक्सीजन होती है। इसलिए नाइट्रोजन सर्वाधिक मात्रा में पाई जाने वाली गैस है।

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Q22. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Which of the following is not generally classified as a greenhouse gas?
(निम्नलिखित में से किसे सामान्यतः greenhouse gas के रूप में वर्गीकृत नहीं किया जाता है?)

A. Ammonia (अमोनिया)
B. Chlorofluorocarbons (क्लोरोफ्लोरोकार्बन)
C. Methane (मीथेन)
D. Nitrous oxide (नाइट्रस ऑक्साइड)

Correct Answer: A. Ammonia (अमोनिया)

Explanation

Methane, nitrous oxide and chlorofluorocarbons absorb infrared radiation and contribute to the greenhouse effect. Ammonia is not normally included among the principal greenhouse gases.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: मीथेन, नाइट्रस ऑक्साइड और CFCs infrared radiation को absorb करके greenhouse effect में योगदान देते हैं। अमोनिया को प्रमुख greenhouse gases में शामिल नहीं किया जाता।

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Q23. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

In parts of South India, Lord Vishnu is also known as Lord:
(दक्षिण भारत के कुछ भागों में भगवान विष्णु को किस नाम से भी जाना जाता है?)

A. Bhairava (भैरव)
B. Rudra (रुद्र)
C. Pashupati (पशुपति)
D. Venkateshwara (वेंकटेश्वर)

Correct Answer: D. Venkateshwara (वेंकटेश्वर)

Explanation

Lord Venkateshwara is regarded as a form of Lord Vishnu. The famous Venkateshwara Temple is situated at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: भगवान वेंकटेश्वर को भगवान विष्णु का एक स्वरूप माना जाता है। उनका प्रसिद्ध मंदिर आंध्र प्रदेश के तिरुमला में स्थित है।

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Q24. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

With reference to the interior of the Earth, consider the following statements:

1. Earth’s radius is approximately 6,371 km.
2. The deepest drilling at Kola reached a depth of approximately 12 km.
3. Rocks along a fault tend to move in the same direction.

Which statements are correct?

(पृथ्वी के आंतरिक भाग के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए। कौन-से कथन सही हैं?)

A. 1 and 2 only (केवल 1 और 2)
B. 1 only (केवल 1)
C. 2 and 3 only (केवल 2 और 3)
D. 1, 2 and 3 (1, 2 और 3)

Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only (केवल 1 और 2)

Explanation

• Earth’s mean radius is approximately 6,371 km.
• The Kola Superdeep Borehole reached slightly more than 12 km.
• A fault involves relative displacement of rocks on its two sides; they do not necessarily move in the same direction.

Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

हिन्दी व्याख्या: पृथ्वी की औसत त्रिज्या लगभग 6,371 km है और Kola Superdeep Borehole लगभग 12 km से अधिक गहराई तक पहुँचा था। Fault के दोनों ओर स्थित चट्टानों में relative displacement होता है। इसलिए तीसरा कथन सही नहीं है।

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Q25. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

According to the Continental Drift Theory, all continents once formed a single continental mass called:
(महाद्वीपीय विस्थापन सिद्धांत के अनुसार सभी महाद्वीप कभी एक ही विशाल भूभाग का हिस्सा थे। उस भूभाग का नाम क्या था?)

A. Laurasia (लॉरेशिया)
B. Pangaea (पैंजिया)
C. Gondwanaland (गोंडवानालैंड)
D. Panthalassa (पैंथालासा)

Correct Answer: B. Pangaea (पैंजिया)

Explanation

According to Alfred Wegener’s Continental Drift Theory, the present continents were once joined into a single supercontinent called Pangaea. It was surrounded by a vast ocean known as Panthalassa.

Pangaea later separated broadly into:

• Laurasia in the north
• Gondwanaland in the south

हिन्दी व्याख्या: Alfred Wegener के Continental Drift Theory के अनुसार वर्तमान महाद्वीप पहले Pangaea नामक एक विशाल भूभाग का हिस्सा थे। इसके चारों ओर Panthalassa नामक महासागर था।

Q26. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Which of the following planets has no natural satellite?
(निम्नलिखित में से किस ग्रह का कोई प्राकृतिक उपग्रह नहीं है?)

A. Uranus
B. Venus
C. Jupiter
D. Neptune

Correct Answer: B. Venus

Explanation

Mercury and Venus are the only planets in our solar system that have no natural satellites. Among the given options, Venus is correct.

Concept Revision: Jupiter has the largest number of officially recognised moons, while Earth has one natural satellite.

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Q27. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Which element makes up approximately 46.6% of the mass of Earth’s crust?
(कौन-सा तत्व पृथ्वी की भूपर्पटी के द्रव्यमान का लगभग 46.6% भाग बनाता है?)

A. Iron
B. Oxygen
C. Aluminium
D. Silicon

Correct Answer: B. Oxygen

Explanation

Oxygen is the most abundant element in Earth’s crust by mass. It accounts for approximately 46.6% of the crust.

The approximate order is:

• Oxygen: 46.6%
• Silicon: 27.7%
• Aluminium: 8.1%
• Iron: 5%

Exam Tip: Oxygen is the most abundant element in Earth’s crust, while nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.

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Q28. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

The Kharif cropping season generally extends from:
(खरीफ फसलों का मौसम सामान्यतः किस अवधि तक रहता है?)

A. October to January
B. February to May
C. June to September
D. November to February

Correct Answer: C. June to September

Explanation

Kharif crops are generally sown with the arrival of the southwest monsoon in June and harvested around September or October.

Important Kharif crops include:

• Rice
• Maize
• Cotton
• Soybean
• Groundnut
• Bajra

Concept Revision: Rabi crops are generally sown during October–December and harvested during April–June.

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Q29. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

With reference to the Revolt of 1857, consider the following statements:

1. In major towns such as Lucknow, Kanpur and Bareilly, moneylenders and rich people also became targets of rebel anger.
2. The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry refused to accept the new cartridges in early May.
3. Captain Hearsey of the Awadh Military Police was hanged by his Indian subordinates during the mutiny.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(1857 के विद्रोह के संदर्भ में दिए गए कथनों पर विचार कीजिए। इनमें से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?)

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

In important centres such as Lucknow, Kanpur and Bareilly, moneylenders and wealthy people became targets because many rebels considered them oppressors and supporters of British authority.

The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry refused to accept the new cartridges in early May 1857.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Captain Hearsey was protected by his Indian subordinates; he was not hanged by them.

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Q30. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

In the middle of the first century BCE, under which military commander was the Roman territory extended to present-day Britain and Germany?
(पहली शताब्दी ईसा पूर्व के मध्य में किस सैन्य सेनापति के नेतृत्व में रोमन क्षेत्र का विस्तार वर्तमान ब्रिटेन और जर्मनी तक हुआ?)

A. Alexander
B. Julius Caesar
C. Xerxes
D. Caligula

Correct Answer: B. Julius Caesar

Explanation

Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman. His military campaigns, particularly the Gallic Wars, expanded Roman control across much of Western Europe. He also led expeditions to Britain.

Exam Tip: Julius Caesar belonged to Rome, while Alexander the Great was the ruler of Macedonia.

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Q31. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Which of the following kings did not belong to the Magadha Empire?
(निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा राजा मगध साम्राज्य से संबंधित नहीं था?)

A. Bimbisara
B. Ajatashatru
C. Rajadhiraja
D. Mahapadma Nanda

Correct Answer: C. Rajadhiraja

Explanation

Bimbisara and Ajatashatru belonged to the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha. Mahapadma Nanda founded the Nanda dynasty, which also ruled Magadha.

Rajadhiraja was a Chola ruler of South India and was not associated with the Magadha Empire.

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Q32. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Al-Biruni, who came from the region of present-day Uzbekistan, travelled to India during which century?
(वर्तमान उज्बेकिस्तान के क्षेत्र से आने वाले अल-बिरूनी ने किस शताब्दी में भारत की यात्रा की थी?)

A. 11th century
B. 14th century
C. 7th century
D. 17th century

Correct Answer: A. 11th century

Explanation

Al-Biruni came to India in the 11th century along with the forces of Mahmud of Ghazni. He studied Indian religion, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and social practices.

He wrote the famous work Kitab-ul-Hind, also known as Tahqiq-i-Hind.

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Q33. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

All of the following were principal deities of the Vedic pantheon except:
(निम्नलिखित में से कौन वैदिक देवताओं में प्रमुख देवता नहीं था?)

A. Durga
B. Agni
C. Indra
D. Soma

Correct Answer: A. Durga

Explanation

Indra, Agni and Soma were important deities mentioned repeatedly in the Rigveda.

• Indra was associated with rain and war.
• Agni was the god of fire.
• Soma was associated with the sacred ritual drink.

Durga became a prominent deity in later Hindu traditions and was not a principal deity of the early Vedic pantheon.

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Q34. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Who is universally credited with inventing the barometer in 1643?
(1643 में बैरोमीटर का आविष्कार करने का श्रेय सामान्यतः किसे दिया जाता है?)

A. Evangelista Torricelli
B. Christiaan Huygens
C. James Chadwick
D. Ernest O. Lawrence

Correct Answer: A. Evangelista Torricelli

Explanation

Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli invented the mercury barometer in 1643. A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Concept Revision:

• Barometer: Atmospheric pressure
• Hygrometer: Humidity
• Anemometer: Wind speed
• Manometer: Pressure of a gas or liquid

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Q35. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Consider the following size or distance pairs:

1. Size of a hydrogen atom — $10^{-10}$10−10 m
2. Height of Mount Everest above sea level — $10^8$108 m
3. Distance of the Moon from Earth — $10^{12}$1012 m
4. Distance to the Andromeda Galaxy — $10^{22}$1022 m

Which pairs are correctly matched?

(निम्नलिखित वस्तुओं के आकार अथवा दूरियों और उनके मानों पर विचार कीजिए। इनमें से कौन-से युग्म सही सुमेलित हैं?)

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: C. 1 and 4 only

Detailed Solution

The approximate values are:

1. Hydrogen atom: $10^{-10}$10−10 m — Correct
2. Mount Everest: approximately $8.8 \times 10^3$8.8×103 m — Incorrect
3. Earth–Moon distance: approximately $3.84 \times 10^8$3.84×108 m — Incorrect
4. Andromeda Galaxy distance: of the order of $10^{22}$1022 m — Correct

Therefore, only pairs 1 and 4 are correctly matched.

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Q36. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

What is the correct relationship between the frequency fff and time period TTT of a wave?
(किसी तरंग की आवृत्ति fff और आवर्तकाल TTT के बीच सही संबंध क्या है?)

A. $f/T=1$f/T=1
B. $f+T=1$f+T=1
C. $f-T=1$f−T=1
D. $f \times T=1$f×T=1

Correct Answer: D. f×T=1f \times T=1f×T=1

Detailed Solution

Frequency is the reciprocal of the time period:$$f=\frac{1}{T}$$f=T1​

Multiplying both sides by $T$T:$$fT=1$$fT=1

Therefore, the correct relationship is:$$\boxed{f \times T=1}$$f×T=1​

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Q37. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Which of the following electromagnetic radiations can be detected using a Geiger tube?
(निम्नलिखित में से किस विद्युत-चुम्बकीय विकिरण का पता Geiger tube की सहायता से लगाया जा सकता है?)

A. Gamma rays
B. Ultraviolet rays
C. Microwaves
D. Radio waves

Correct Answer: A. Gamma rays

Explanation

A Geiger–Müller tube is used to detect ionising radiation. It can detect radiation such as alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays.

Among the given electromagnetic radiations, gamma rays are ionising and can be detected with a Geiger tube.

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Q38. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

An object is placed 10 cm in front of a concave mirror having a radius of curvature of 12 cm. How far from the mirror is the image formed?
(12 cm वक्रता त्रिज्या वाले अवतल दर्पण के सामने 10 cm की दूरी पर एक वस्तु रखी गई है। प्रतिबिंब दर्पण से कितनी दूरी पर बनेगा?)

A. 10 cm
B. 20 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 25 cm

Correct Answer: C. 15 cm

Detailed Solution

Given:$$R=12\text{ cm}$$R=12 cm

The focal length is:$$f=\frac{R}{2}=6\text{ cm}$$f=2R​=6 cm

Using the Cartesian sign convention for a concave mirror:$$f=-6\text{ cm}, \qquad u=-10\text{ cm}$$f=−6 cm,u=−10 cm

Mirror formula:$$\frac{1}{f}=\frac{1}{v}+\frac{1}{u}$$f1​=v1​+u1​$$-\frac{1}{6}=\frac{1}{v}-\frac{1}{10}$$−61​=v1​−101​$$\frac{1}{v}=-\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{10}$$v1​=−61​+101​$$\frac{1}{v}=\frac{-5+3}{30}=-\frac{1}{15}$$v1​=30−5+3​=−151​$$v=-15\text{ cm}$$v=−15 cm

The negative sign shows that a real image forms in front of the mirror. Its distance from the mirror is 15 cm.

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Q39. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

The principles of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from which country?
(भारतीय संविधान में स्वतंत्रता, समानता और बंधुत्व के सिद्धांत किस देश से लिए गए हैं?)

A. France
B. Ireland
C. Canada
D. United States

Correct Answer: A. France

Explanation

The ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity were inspired by the French Revolution. These ideals appear in the Preamble to the Constitution of India.

Concept Revision:

• Liberty, Equality and Fraternity: France
• Fundamental Rights: United States
• Directive Principles: Ireland
• Parliamentary system: United Kingdom

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Q40. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

All of the following are characteristics of a proportional representation system except:
(निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी proportional representation system की विशेषता नहीं है?)

A. The candidate who wins the election gets a majority of votes.
B. Every constituency elects one representative.
C. The voter votes for a political party.
D. Every party receives seats in proportion to its percentage of votes.

Correct Answer: B. Every constituency elects one representative

Explanation

Under proportional representation, a constituency may elect more than one representative. Political parties receive seats broadly in proportion to the votes secured by them.

The rule that every constituency elects only one representative is associated with the First Past the Post system.

Exam Note: The archived SSC response sheet records option B as the accepted answer.

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Q41. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Which of the following statements is false regarding a parliamentary executive?
(संसदीय कार्यपालिका के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन गलत है?)

A. A President or Monarch may be the head of the state.
B. The Prime Minister is the head of the government.
C. The Prime Minister is generally the leader of the majority party in the legislature.
D. The Prime Minister is not accountable to the legislature.

Correct Answer: D. The Prime Minister is not accountable to the legislature

Explanation

In a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the lower house of the legislature.

Therefore, the statement that the Prime Minister is not accountable to the legislature is false.

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Q42. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Judges can hold office until:
(न्यायाधीश कब तक अपना पद धारण कर सकते हैं?)

A. They reach the prescribed retirement age
B. Five years
C. A tenure decided by the President
D. A tenure decided by Parliament

Correct Answer: A. They reach the prescribed retirement age

Explanation

Judges normally hold office until they reach the constitutionally prescribed retirement age, unless they resign or are removed according to the prescribed procedure.

In India:

• Supreme Court judges retire at 65 years.
• High Court judges retire at 62 years.

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Q43. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Which European country was not a signatory to the Treaties of Rome that established the European Economic Community in 1957?
(1957 में European Economic Community की स्थापना करने वाली Treaties of Rome पर किस यूरोपीय देश ने हस्ताक्षर नहीं किए थे?)

A. Finland
B. France
C. Italy
D. Belgium

Correct Answer: A. Finland

Explanation

The six original signatories of the Treaties of Rome were:

• Belgium
• France
• Italy
• Luxembourg
• Netherlands
• West Germany

Finland was not one of the original signatories.

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Q44. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Who among the following is an Indian professional English billiards player and a former professional snooker player?
(निम्नलिखित में से कौन भारतीय professional English billiards खिलाड़ी और पूर्व professional snooker खिलाड़ी है?)

A. Pankaj Advani
B. Narain Karthikeyan
C. Pullela Gopichand
D. Dhanraj Pillay

Correct Answer: A. Pankaj Advani

Explanation

Pankaj Advani is a celebrated Indian cue-sports player known for his achievements in billiards and snooker.

The other players are associated with:

• Narain Karthikeyan: Motor racing
• Pullela Gopichand: Badminton
• Dhanraj Pillay: Hockey

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Q45. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Who wrote the novel “Devdas”?
(“देवदास” उपन्यास किसने लिखा था?)

A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Premchand
C. Mulk Raj Anand
D. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

Correct Answer: D. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

Explanation

Devdas is a Bengali novel written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It was completed in the early twentieth century and has been adapted into several Indian films.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse Devdas with the works of Rabindranath Tagore or Premchand.

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Q46. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Which is the largest phylum of Animalia and includes insects?
(Animalia का सबसे बड़ा संघ कौन-सा है जिसमें कीट भी शामिल हैं?)

A. Porifera
B. Annelida
C. Mollusca
D. Arthropoda

Correct Answer: D. Arthropoda

Explanation

Arthropoda is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom. Its members have:

• Jointed appendages
• A segmented body
• A hard exoskeleton
• An open circulatory system

Insects, spiders, crabs, prawns and centipedes belong to Arthropoda.

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Q47. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

On the basis of structural modification of cells, simple epithelium is divided into all of the following types except:
(कोशिकाओं के संरचनात्मक रूप के आधार पर simple epithelium को निम्नलिखित सभी प्रकारों में बाँटा जाता है, सिवाय किसके?)

A. Cuboidal
B. Columnar
C. Squamous
D. Cylindrical

Correct Answer: D. Cylindrical

Explanation

The principal types of simple epithelial tissue are:

• Simple squamous epithelium
• Simple cuboidal epithelium
• Simple columnar epithelium

“Cylindrical” is not normally listed as a separate standard category in this classification.

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Q48. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

In which city is the Lake Palace built by Maharana Jagat Singh II located?
(महाराणा जगत सिंह द्वितीय द्वारा बनवाया गया Lake Palace किस शहर में स्थित है?)

A. Udaipur
B. Jodhpur
C. Jaipur
D. Bikaner

Correct Answer: A. Udaipur

Explanation

Lake Palace is situated on Jag Niwas Island in Lake Pichola, Udaipur. Maharana Jagat Singh II built it during the eighteenth century.

It was originally used as a royal summer palace.

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Q49. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017 )

Which eminent Indian painter is sometimes described as “India’s Frida Kahlo”?
(किस प्रसिद्ध भारतीय चित्रकार को कभी-कभी “भारत की Frida Kahlo” कहा जाता है?)

A. Sonal Mansingh
B. Shovana Narayan
C. Bhimsen Joshi
D. Amrita Sher-Gil

Correct Answer: D. Amrita Sher-Gil

Explanation

Amrita Sher-Gil was a major figure in modern Indian art. She is sometimes compared with Mexican painter Frida Kahlo because of her distinctive style, self-portraits and personal artistic expression.

The other personalities are associated with:

• Sonal Mansingh: Classical dance
• Shovana Narayan: Kathak
• Bhimsen Joshi: Hindustani classical music

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Q50. (SSC JE 2016 | March 2017)

Which of the following organisations is a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize?
(निम्नलिखित में से किस संगठन को Gandhi Peace Prize प्रदान किया गया है?)

A. Indian Space Research Organisation
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation
C. Indian Railways
D. Indian Air Force

Correct Answer: A. Indian Space Research Organisation

Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation received the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014. The award recognised ISRO’s contribution to India’s development through space technology and space-based services.

ISRO’s work has supported areas such as:

• Communication
• Weather forecasting
• Disaster management
• Navigation
• Agriculture
• Education

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