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🧡 Group-C General Awareness
West Bengal School Service Commission — Mock Test
SET 14 | 50 Questions
🗺️ Section 1 — Indian Geography (Q1–Q12)
Question 1 of 50
Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
✅ Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India, formed by tectonic activity. It is also one of the largest in Asia.
Question 2 of 50
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by which channel?
✅ The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands. The Nine Degree Channel separates Lakshadweep from the Maldives.
Question 3 of 50
Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’ due to frequent floods?
✅ The Kosi River, originating in Tibet, is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’ due to its devastating floods. It has changed course multiple times.
Question 4 of 50
The ‘Roaring Forties’ winds are associated with which latitude?
✅ The ‘Roaring Forties’ are strong westerly winds between 40°–50° S latitudes. They blow uninterrupted due to absence of landmasses.
Question 5 of 50
Which soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
✅ Black soil (Regur) in the Deccan Plateau is ideal for cotton due to its moisture-retaining property and high clay content.
Question 6 of 50
The ‘Teesta River’ originates from which mountain range?
✅ The Teesta River originates from Pahunri Glacier in the Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim). It flows through Sikkim, West Bengal, and Bangladesh.
Question 7 of 50
Which is the southernmost point of India?
✅ Indira Point in Great Nicobar Island is India’s southernmost point. Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of mainland India.
Question 8 of 50
The ‘Doodh Ganga’ is another name for which river?
✅ The Beas River is known as ‘Doodh Ganga’ due to its milky appearance from glacial silt. One of the five rivers of Punjab.
Question 9 of 50
Which state is the largest producer of tea in India?
✅ Assam is the largest tea producer in India, accounting for over 50% of total production. West Bengal (Darjeeling) ranks second.
Question 10 of 50
The ‘Thar Desert’ is located in which Indian state?
✅ The Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert) is primarily in Rajasthan, covering ~85% of its area.
Question 11 of 50
Which national park is famous for the Hangul (Kashmir Stag)?
✅ Dachigam National Park (J&K) is the habitat of the critically endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag).
Question 12 of 50
The ‘Aravalli Range’ is the oldest fold mountain range in India, located primarily in which state?
✅ The Aravalli Range runs primarily through Rajasthan, separating the Thar Desert from the Malwa Plateau.
💻 Section 2 — Basic Computer Knowledge (Q13–Q24)
Question 13 of 50
Which part of the computer is called its ‘brain’?
✅ The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is called the ‘brain’ of the computer.
Question 14 of 50
What does ‘RAM’ stand for?
✅ RAM = Random Access Memory. It is the computer’s short-term memory for running applications.
Question 15 of 50
Which key combination is used to copy text in Windows?
✅ Ctrl + C copies selected text/files. Ctrl + V = Paste, Ctrl + X = Cut, Ctrl + Z = Undo.
Question 16 of 50
The term ‘MS Excel’ is associated with:
✅ MS Excel is a spreadsheet application. MS Word = word processing, MS Access = database.
Question 17 of 50
Which device is used to input handwritten data into a computer?
✅ A Graphics Tablet / Digitizer inputs handwritten data using a stylus. Scanner converts printed documents to digital images.
Question 18 of 50
What is the extension of a Microsoft Word document file?
✅ Microsoft Word files have the extension .docx. .xlsx = Excel, .pptx = PowerPoint, .pdf = Portable Document Format.
Question 19 of 50
Which protocol is used for sending emails?
✅ SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending emails. POP3/IMAP = receiving. HTTP = web pages, FTP = file transfer.
Question 20 of 50
The ‘Binary System’ in computers uses which two digits?
✅ The Binary System uses 0 and 1. 8 bits = 1 byte. All computer data is processed in binary.
Question 21 of 50
Which is NOT an operating system?
✅ MS Excel is a spreadsheet application, NOT an operating system. Windows, Linux, MS-DOS are operating systems.
Question 22 of 50
What does ‘URL’ stand for?
✅ URL = Uniform Resource Locator — the address of a resource on the internet.
Question 23 of 50
Which memory is volatile (loses data when power is off)?
✅ RAM is volatile — it loses all data when switched off. ROM, Hard Disk, Flash Drive are non-volatile.
Question 24 of 50
The ‘Ctrl + S’ shortcut in most applications is used to:
✅ Ctrl + S = Save. Ctrl+C=Copy, Ctrl+X=Cut, Ctrl+V=Paste.
💰 Section 3 — Economics & Current Affairs (Q25–Q34)
Question 25 of 50
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India on:
✅ GST was implemented on 1 July 2017 at midnight, replacing VAT, service tax, and excise duty.
Question 26 of 50
Which organisation publishes the Economic Survey of India?
✅ The Ministry of Finance publishes the Economic Survey annually before the Union Budget.
Question 27 of 50
The term ‘Fiscal Deficit’ refers to:
✅ Fiscal Deficit = Total expenditure − total receipts excluding borrowings. It shows how much the government needs to borrow.
Question 28 of 50
India’s first digital currency is:
✅ The e-Rupee (Digital Rupee) is India’s first CBDC, launched by RBI in December 2022.
Question 29 of 50
The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ was launched in which year?
✅ Atmanirbhar Bharat was launched in May 2020 with a ₹20 lakh crore package amid COVID-19.
Question 30 of 50
Which is the apex body for agricultural research in India?
✅ ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) is the apex body for agricultural research and education in India.
Question 31 of 50
The ‘PM-KISAN’ scheme provides financial assistance of ₹_____ per year to small and marginal farmers.
✅ PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year (₹2,000 every 4 months) to eligible landholding farmer families.
Question 32 of 50
India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2023 was:
✅ India ranked 40th in the Global Innovation Index 2023 (WIPO), its highest-ever ranking, up from 81st in 2015.
Question 33 of 50
The ‘Make in India’ initiative was launched on:
✅ Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 to foster investment and skill development across 25 sectors.
Question 34 of 50
Which Indian city is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’?
✅ Bengaluru = ‘Silicon Valley of India’ due to its IT industry concentration.
🏅 Section 4 — Sports & Current Affairs (Q35–Q50)
Question 35 of 50
The Ranji Trophy is associated with which sport?
✅ Ranji Trophy is India’s premier domestic first-class cricket tournament, launched in 1934.
Question 36 of 50
Who is the current President of India (as of 2026)?
✅ Droupadi Murmu is the 15th President of India (2022–2027). First tribal and second woman President (after Pratibha Patil).
Question 37 of 50
The ‘Pro Kabaddi League’ was launched in which year?
✅ Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) was launched on 26 July 2014, organised by Mashal Sports and Star Sports.
Question 38 of 50
The Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully soft-landed on the Moon on:
✅ Chandrayaan-3 soft-landed near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023 at 6:04 PM IST. Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover deployed successfully.
Question 39 of 50
India’s first Green Hydrogen Mission was approved with an outlay of ₹_____ crore.
✅ National Green Hydrogen Mission approved in January 2023 with ₹19,744 crore outlay.
Question 40 of 50
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize 2023?
✅ Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 for her fight against women’s oppression in Iran.
Question 41 of 50
The ‘G20 Summit 2023’ was hosted by which country?
✅ India hosted the G20 Summit 2023 (9–10 September, New Delhi). Theme: “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future.”
Question 42 of 50
The ‘UPI’ (Unified Payments Interface) was launched by which organisation?
✅ UPI was launched by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) on 11 April 2016, under RBI oversight.
Question 43 of 50
The ‘Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University’ is located in which state?
✅ Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University is in Maharashtra, named after the social reformer Sant Gadge Baba.
Question 44 of 50
The ‘Lakshya’ is associated with which sport?
✅ In Shooting, the target is called Lakshya. Refers to the bullseye in pistol, rifle, and shotgun events.
Question 45 of 50
India’s first 5G telecom services were launched in which city?
✅ India’s first commercial 5G services were launched on 1 October 2022 in Delhi by PM Modi at India Mobile Congress.
Question 46 of 50
The ‘Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)’ enables payment of which type of bills?
✅ BBPS (managed by NPCI) enables digital payment of utility bills: electricity, water, gas, telephone, DTH, etc.
Question 47 of 50
The ‘Vande Bharat Express’ is India’s first:
✅ Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) is India’s first indigenously made semi-high-speed trainset (up to 160 kmph). Launched 2019.
Question 48 of 50
The ‘PM Gati Shakti’ scheme was launched for:
✅ PM Gati Shakti (2021) = National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity integrating infrastructure across 16 ministries.
Question 49 of 50
The ‘Bharat Ratna’ is India’s highest:
✅ Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award, instituted in 1954. Maximum 3 per year.
Question 50 of 50
The ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Award’ is given for outstanding contribution to:
✅ Dadasaheb Phalke Award (since 1969) is India’s highest cinema award for lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema.
🎯 Your Final Result — Set 14
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