SSC GK Questions (SSC GK Quiz)
These SSC GK questions make a 15-question exam-style quiz with answers and quick explanations, updated for 2026. Attempt it, check your score instantly, then revise from the answer key.
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These SSC GK questions are built around the General Awareness section of Staff Selection Commission exams such as CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO and GD Constable. The 15 questions mix the topics that appear in almost every paper: history, polity, geography, general science, art and culture, sports and static GK about India and the world.
The level is medium to hard, matching the one-line, fact-based style that SSC prefers. Each answer includes a short explanation with a linked fact, so one question often teaches two or three things. For example, the question on Panipat also reminds you which rulers fought the first battle there.
Use this SSC quiz as a timed drill: General Awareness rewards speed, so aim to answer all 15 in under 7 minutes, then check the explanations for anything you missed. Keep a list of the facts you got wrong and revise them the next day. When you are done, switch to our UPSC and IAS GK pages for more general knowledge questions for SSC exam practice, or to current affairs sets for recent events. GK is only one part of the exam, so balance it with reasoning, English and SSC math practice.
A fact worth knowing: Loktak Lake in Manipur holds the world's only floating national park, Keibul Lamjao, home to the endangered sangai deer.
SSC GK questions with answers
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Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Lord Mountbatten
- Lord Canning
- Warren Hastings
Answer: Lord Mountbatten. Lord Mountbatten stayed on as Governor-General from August 1947 to June 1948. C. Rajagopalachari succeeded him as the first and only Indian Governor-General.
Scurvy, marked by bleeding gums, is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C
Answer: Vitamin C. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is needed to make collagen. Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness, B1 causes beriberi and D causes rickets.
What is the chemical name of baking soda?
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Sodium carbonate
- Calcium carbonate
- Sodium chloride
Answer: Sodium bicarbonate. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3). Sodium carbonate is washing soda, calcium carbonate is limestone and sodium chloride is common salt.
The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by which Mughal emperor?
- Babur
- Shah Jahan
- Akbar
- Jahangir
Answer: Akbar. Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to mark his victory in Gujarat. Shah Jahan is known for the Taj Mahal and Red Fort in Delhi.
The Durand Cup, one of Asia's oldest tournaments, is associated with which sport?
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Football
- Badminton
Answer: Football. The Durand Cup is a football tournament first held in 1888 and named after Sir Mortimer Durand. Hockey's famous Indian events include the Beighton Cup.
The Hornbill Festival, held every year from 1 to 10 December, is celebrated in which state?
- Nagaland
- Mizoram
- Sikkim
- Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Nagaland. Nagaland has held the Hornbill Festival since 2000 at the Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima. It is named after the hornbill, a bird that features widely in Naga folklore.
Which instrument is used to measure the humidity of the air?
- Barometer
- Ammeter
- Anemometer
- Hygrometer
Answer: Hygrometer. A hygrometer measures the water vapour in the air. A barometer measures atmospheric pressure, an ammeter electric current and an anemometer wind speed.
Who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875?
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Dayanand Saraswati
- Swami Vivekananda
- Keshab Chandra Sen
Answer: Dayanand Saraswati. Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in Bombay and gave the call 'Back to the Vedas'. Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828.
The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between the Marathas and whom?
- Ahmad Shah Abdali
- Nadir Shah
- Babur
- Ibrahim Lodi
Answer: Ahmad Shah Abdali. Ahmad Shah Abdali of Afghanistan defeated the Marathas in 1761. The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.
Which gland is often called the 'master gland' of the human body?
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
- Pituitary
- Pancreas
Answer: Pituitary. The pituitary, at the base of the brain, releases hormones that control other glands such as the thyroid and adrenals.
Loktak Lake, famous for its floating 'phumdis', is in which state?
- Mizoram
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Nagaland
Answer: Manipur. Loktak is in Manipur. Keibul Lamjao, the world's only floating national park, sits on its phumdis and is home to the sangai deer.
Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
- Article 14
- Article 19
- Article 21
- Article 17
Answer: Article 17. Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Article 14 covers equality before law and Article 21 the right to life.
Where is the International Court of Justice headquartered?
- Geneva
- New York
- Vienna
- The Hague
Answer: The Hague. The ICJ, the UN's principal judicial organ, sits in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the only main UN organ not based in New York.
Which of these is NOT a greenhouse gas?
- Methane
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrous oxide
Answer: Nitrogen. Nitrogen (N2) makes up about 78% of the air but does not trap heat. Methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide all absorb infrared radiation.
The national song 'Vande Mataram' was written by whom?
- Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Sarojini Naidu
- Muhammad Iqbal
Answer: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote it, and it appeared in his novel Anandamath (1882). Tagore wrote the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find SSC questions with answers?
On this page. Play the quiz for an instant score, then open the answer key below to see every correct answer with an explanation. Pair it with previous years' papers and the official syllabus and notices on the SSC website.
Is this SSC quiz useful for competitive exams?
Yes. The questions follow the static GK for SSC that appears in CGL, CHSL, MTS and other papers, and the same facts often come up in railway and state exams. Treat it as revision practice alongside your main study material.
How many questions are in this SSC quiz?
The quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions with four options each and one correct answer. It takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
Can I play the SSC quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. It is completely free and needs no login or sign-up. You can replay it as many times as you want to improve your score.