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💠 Group-C General Awareness
West Bengal School Service Commission — Mock Test
SET 17 | 50 Questions
🗺️ Section 1 — Indian Geography & Environment (Q1–Q12)
Question 1 of 50
Which river forms the famous “Dhaleswari–Meghna” delta along with the Ganga-Brahmaputra system?
✅ The Ganga and Brahmaputra join in Bangladesh and, along with distributaries like the Meghna, form the world’s largest delta — the Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna delta.
Question 2 of 50
The “Sunderbans” mangrove forests lie in the delta of which river system?
✅ The Sunderbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lie in the delta of the Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna river system.
Question 3 of 50
The “Malda” district of West Bengal is famous for which variety of mango?
✅ Malda in West Bengal is famous for Langra and Fazli mangoes. Himsagar is associated with Murshidabad.
Question 4 of 50
The “Karakoram Pass” lies between India and which country?
✅ The Karakoram Pass is between India (Ladakh) and China, in the Karakoram Range.
Question 5 of 50
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
✅ Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.
Question 6 of 50
Which plateau is known as the “Mineral Heart of India”?
✅ The Chota Nagpur Plateau is rich in coal, iron ore, and other minerals, hence called the “Mineral Heart of India”.
Question 7 of 50
The “Kaziranga National Park” is famous for which animal?
✅ Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for the Great One-horned Rhinoceros, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 8 of 50
“Chipko Movement” is associated with which Indian state?
✅ The Chipko Movement began in the Himalayan region of present-day Uttarakhand (then UP) in the 1970s to prevent deforestation.
Question 9 of 50
Which city is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”?
✅ Bengaluru is known as the “Silicon Valley of India” due to its large IT industry.
Question 10 of 50
“Lepcha” is a tribal community predominantly found in which Indian state?
✅ The Lepcha community is mainly found in Sikkim and parts of Darjeeling (West Bengal).
Question 11 of 50
The “Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)” is primarily associated with which two states?
✅ The DVC is a multipurpose project primarily serving West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Question 12 of 50
Which of the following is NOT a biosphere reserve in India?
✅ Yellowstone is in the USA. Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, and Sunderbans are Indian biosphere reserves.
💻 Section 2 — Basic Computer & Science (Q13–Q24)
Question 13 of 50
Which of the following is an output device?
✅ Printer is an output device. Keyboard, mouse, and scanner are input devices.
Question 14 of 50
The “Ctrl + P” shortcut is used to:
✅ Ctrl + P is the shortcut for the Print command.
Question 15 of 50
Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
✅ MS Word is a word processing software, not an operating system. Windows, Linux, and Android are operating systems.
Question 16 of 50
Which unit is used to measure the speed of the CPU?
✅ CPU speed is measured in GHz (Gigahertz).
Question 17 of 50
Which device connects a computer network to the Internet?
✅ A Router connects local networks to the Internet and routes data packets.
Question 18 of 50
Which gas is used in the manufacture of fertilizers and is a major component of the atmosphere?
✅ Nitrogen (78% of air) is used in fertilizers like urea and ammonium compounds.
Question 19 of 50
Which part of the cell is called the “powerhouse of the cell”?
✅ Mitochondria produce ATP through cellular respiration — the “powerhouse of the cell”.
Question 20 of 50
The SI unit of “force” is:
✅ The SI unit of force is Newton (N). Joule=energy, Watt=power, Pascal=pressure.
Question 21 of 50
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
✅ Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
Question 22 of 50
Which scientist proposed the “law of gravitation”?
✅ Sir Isaac Newton proposed the Universal Law of Gravitation.
Question 23 of 50
“Photosynthesis” in plants occurs mainly in which cell organelle?
✅ Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are the site of photosynthesis.
Question 24 of 50
Which blood group is called the “Universal Recipient”?
✅ AB+ is the Universal Recipient — can receive blood from any ABO and Rh type.
⚖️ Section 3 — Polity, Economy & Current Affairs (Q25–Q38)
Question 25 of 50
Who is known as the “Architect of the Indian Constitution”?
✅ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the “Architect of the Indian Constitution”.
Question 26 of 50
The “Right to Information Act” (RTI) came into force in which year?
✅ The RTI Act came into force on 12 October 2005.
Question 27 of 50
Which body is responsible for issuing “currency notes” in India?
✅ The RBI issues currency notes (except ₹1 notes/coins issued by the Government).
Question 28 of 50
“NITI Aayog” replaced which earlier institution?
✅ NITI Aayog (2015) replaced the Planning Commission.
Question 29 of 50
“GST” stands for:
✅ GST stands for Goods and Services Tax, a comprehensive indirect tax on supply of goods and services.
Question 30 of 50
The “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana” (PMJDY) mainly focuses on:
✅ PMJDY aims at financial inclusion by providing savings accounts and RuPay cards to the unbanked population.
Question 31 of 50
The “UN Security Council” has how many permanent members?
✅ The UN Security Council has 5 permanent members (P5): USA, UK, Russia, China, France.
Question 32 of 50
Which country held the G20 Presidency in 2023?
✅ India held the G20 Presidency in 2023 and hosted the New Delhi Summit.
Question 33 of 50
“Digital India” campaign was launched in which year?
✅ Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015.
Question 34 of 50
“Chandrayaan-3” successfully soft-landed on the Moon in which year?
✅ Chandrayaan-3 soft-landed on 23 August 2023.
Question 35 of 50
The “Bharat Ratna” can be awarded for which fields?
✅ Bharat Ratna is for exceptional service in art, literature, science, and public services.
Question 36 of 50
Who won the “Nobel Peace Prize 2014” for children’s rights?
✅ Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize 2014.
Question 37 of 50
“Global Hunger Index 2023” placed India in which category?
✅ India falls under the “Serious” hunger category per GHI 2023.
Question 38 of 50
The “World Health Organization” (WHO) is a specialised agency of:
✅ The WHO is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
🔢 Section 4 — Arithmetic, Reasoning & English (Q39–Q50)
Question 39 of 50
The HCF of 18, 24, and 30 is:
✅ 18=2×3²; 24=2³×3; 30=2×3×5. HCF = 2×3 = 6.
Question 40 of 50
A sum doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become three times at the same rate?
✅ Doubles in 8 yrs → SI = P in 8 yrs → rate = 12.5%/yr. To become 3P, SI needed = 2P → 2P = P × 12.5/100 × t → t = 16 years.
Question 41 of 50
A train 150 m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. Its speed is:
✅ Speed = 150/15 = 10 m/s = 10×18/5 = 36 km/h.
Question 42 of 50
Choose the odd one out: 7, 11, 13, 17, 21
✅ 7, 11, 13, 17 are all prime numbers. 21 is composite (3×7), so it is the odd one out.
Question 43 of 50
Complete the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ___
✅ Each term ×2: 40×2 = 80.
Question 44 of 50
If “HEAD” is coded as “IFBE”, how is “TAIL” coded?
✅ Each letter +1: T→U, A→B, I→J, L→M = UBJM.
Question 45 of 50
Choose the correct preposition: He is afraid ___ the dark.
✅ Correct phrase: “afraid of” — He is afraid of the dark.
Question 46 of 50
Choose the synonym of “Rapid”:
✅ Rapid = quick/fast. Synonym: Fast.
Question 47 of 50
Choose the antonym of “Permanent”:
✅ Antonym of Permanent is Temporary.
Question 48 of 50
Identify the correctly spelled word:
✅ Correct spelling: Receipt.
Question 49 of 50
Convert into passive voice: “They are repairing the road.”
✅ Present continuous passive = is/are + being + past participle: “The road is being repaired by them.”
Question 50 of 50
Fill in the blank: She has been working here ___ 2018.
✅ Use “since” with a specific point in time: “She has been working here since 2018.”
🎯 Your Final Result — Set 17
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