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SSC GD 2026 General Study Test - 8
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  • Question 1/10
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    Renewable energy ministry to continue Bio Energy Programme till-

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2025-26.

    Renewable energy ministry to continue Bio Energy Programme till 2025-26.

    A) The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy said that it will continue the National Bio Energy Programme till 2025-26 with a budget outlay of Rs 858 crore for the first phase.

    B) The programme will aid the use of huge surplus biomass, cattle dung, and industrial and urban biowaste available in the country for energy recovery.

  • Question 2/10
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    Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from the office by__.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both houses of Parliament.

    Removal of Chief Election Commissioner The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through a process of removal similar to that of a Supreme Court judge for by Parliament.
      Judges of High Courts and Supreme Court, Chief Election Commissioner, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) may be removed from office through a motion adopted by Parliament on grounds of ‘Proven misbehaviour or incapacity’.
      Removal requires a special majority of 2/3rd members present and voting supported by more than 50% of the total strength of the house.
      The Constitution does not use the word ‘impeachment’, for the removal of the judges, CAG, CEC.
      The term ‘Impeachment’ is only used for removing the President which requires the special majority of 2/3rd members of the total strength of both the houses which is not used elsewhere.
  • Question 3/10
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    The famous book written by the scholar Al-Biruni is _______.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Kitab-ul-Hind.

    Al-Biruni
    • Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was an Iranian scholar during the Islamic Golden Age.
    • He is known as the "founder of Indology", "Father of Comparative Religion", "Father of modern geodesy", and the first anthropologist.
    • Alberuni came to India with Mahmud of Ghazni in 1017. 
    • The famous book 'Kitab-ul-Hind' was written by Al Biruni in the Arabic text.
    • In this book, he wrote about the Indian sciences, Hindu religious beliefs, customs, and social organization.
  • Question 4/10
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    With which of the following games is the Santosh Trophy associated?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Football.

    The Santosh Trophy is associated with football in India. It is a prestigious national football tournament organized annually by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and features teams representing various Indian states and government institutions. Named after the former President of the Indian Football Association, Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhary of Santosh, the trophy has been a platform for showcasing regional talent since its inception in 1941. The tournament plays a vital role in promoting and developing football across India.

  • Question 5/10
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    When was the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) launched?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2014

    Union Cabinet approves continuation of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) as Centrally Sponsored Scheme till March 2026.

    A) The mission was launched in September 2014.

    B) Its objective is to provide cost effective AYUSH service.

  • Question 6/10
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    In plants, mature ovary changes to which part of the plant?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Fruit.

    1. The ovary contains ovules, which develop into seeds upon fertilization. The ovary itself will mature into a fruit, either dry or fleshy, enclosing the seeds

    2. Once the pollen grain lodges on the stigma, a pollen tube grows from the pollen grain to an ovule.

  • Question 7/10
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    In the context of natural satellites in our solar system, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only planets have natural satellites.

    • Planet Venus does not have any natural satellite. This statement is correct.
    • Planet Mercury does not have any natural satellite. This statement is correct.
    • According to NASA, most of the Moons are airless, but a few have atmospheres and even hidden oceans.

  • Question 8/10
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    In which battle did Ahmad Shah Abdali defeat the Marathas?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Third Battle of Panipat.

    • Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat.
    • The forces led by Ahmad Shah Durrani came out victorious after destroying several Maratha flanks.
    • The extent of the losses on both sides is heavily disputed by historians, but it is believed that between 60,000–70,000 were killed in the fighting, while the numbers of injured and prisoners taken vary considerably.
    • The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was fought between the English and the confederacy of Nawab of Bengal, Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor.
    • The Battle of Khanwa was fought at Khanwa on March 16, 1527. It was fought between the invading Timurid forces of Babur and the Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga for supremacy in Northern India.
    • The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 between the invading Ghurid army led by Muhammad of Ghor and the Rajput confederacy led by Prithviraj Chauhan, near Tarain.
  • Question 9/10
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    Office of "Leader of the house of Rajya Sabha" is enshrined in _______.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rules of Rajya Sabha

    Minister of Commerce, Consumer Affairs and Food and Textiles Piyush Goyal had replaced Thawar Chand Gehlot as Leader of House in Rajya Sabha.

    A) Replacement signals the induction of younger leaders for a role which is usually handled by veterans.

    B) Thawar Chand Gehlot has been appointed as Governor of Karnataka.

    C) Leader of the House is "Leader and Parliamentary Chairperson" of the majority party in Rajya Sabha.

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    The 'Akash Tatva' conference will be organized by the _____ and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. ISRO.

    • The first conference on Aakash Tattva – Aakash for Life was held in Dehradun. ISRO and all major scientific ministries and departments are working closely with Vigyan Bharati to organize this national conference.
    • Its objective is to make the youth aware of the 'knowledge of ancient science'.
    • A 'Swadeshi Vigyan' organization affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) co-organised the conference on 5 and 6 November 2022.
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