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SSC Steno 2026 General Awareness Test - 9
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  • Question 1/10
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    The Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India, is the cataract of which river?

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    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sharavati.

    Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India, is the cataract of the Sharavathi River. Located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, the falls plunge from a height of 253 meters (830 feet), making it a spectacular natural attraction. The river splits into four distinct cascades—Raja, Rani, Rover, and Rocket—creating a stunning visual display, especially during the monsoon season.

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    According to the Koppen classification, which letter code represents a tropical climate with a dry winter season found in large parts of peninsular India south of the Tropic of Cancer?

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    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Aw.

    • A: This primary letter signifies a tropical climate. Tropical climates are characterized by high temperatures year-round, typically with an average monthly temperature above 18°C (64.4°F).
    • w: This secondary letter indicates a dry winter season. In this classification, the 'w' stands for 'winter dry'. This means that the winter months receive significantly less rainfall compared to the summer months.
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    The government budget is a statement of estimates of the government receipts and government expenditures for the coming financial year. The financial year for India is the period from ___________ or __________.

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    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. April 1 to March 31.

    The financial year for India is the period from April 1st to March 31st of the following year. The government budget is a statement of estimates of the government receipts and expenditures for this financial year. This period is used for accounting and financial reporting purposes, aligning with the fiscal policies and planning of the government. The budget outlines the anticipated revenues and planned expenditures, guiding economic management and public administration for the upcoming year.

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    Usually, the reduction in the taxes will have _______ multiplier effect compared to an increase in government spending on aggregate demand.

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    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. smaller.

    The reduction in taxes will have a smaller multiplier effect compared to an increase in government spending on aggregate demand. This is because government spending directly increases demand for goods and services, whereas a tax cut may not translate into increased spending by households to the same extent, as people might save a portion of the tax savings.

  • Question 5/10
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    From which five-year plan onwards in India, were fiscal and economic reforms including liberalization adopted?

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    The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Eighth Five-Year Plan.

    Fiscal and economic reforms, including liberalization, in India were adopted from the Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992-1997) onwards. This plan marked a significant shift towards a market-oriented economy. Key reforms included deregulation, reduction of import tariffs, tax reforms, and opening up to foreign investment. These changes aimed to enhance economic efficiency, promote growth, and integrate India into the global economy, addressing the economic crisis of 1991 and aiming for sustainable development.

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    The measures of money supply, namely, M1, M2, M3, and M4, in this order, indicate:

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    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. decreasing order of liquidity.

    The money supply measures—M1, M2, M3, and M4—show that liquidity is declining in this order.

    M1 consists of the assets that are most easily turned into cash: money that is in use and demand deposits, such as checking accounts.

    M2 includes Savings accounts, money market accounts, and other near-money instruments that are marginally less liquid along with all of M1.

    M3 includes Large time deposits, institutional money market funds, and other more liquid assets that are even less liquid are included in M3, is made up of all of M2 as well.

    M4 is the least liquid measure since it consists of all of M3 plus additional assets like deposits from non-bank financial institutions.

    As a result, the components get less liquid as we go from M1 to M4.

  • Question 7/10
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    The neutral point in the magnetic field of a horizontally placed bar magnet is the:

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    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Point where the magnetic field is zero.

    The neutral point in the magnetic field of a horizontally placed bar magnet is the point where the magnetic field is zero. At this location, the magnetic fields due to the bar magnet and the Earth's magnetic field cancel each other out. This point is typically found along the axis perpendicular to the bar magnet, between its north and south poles. It represents a position where the magnetic effects of the bar magnet and the Earth's field are in equilibrium, resulting in no net magnetic field.

  • Question 8/10
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    The quantum theory of light was given by:

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    The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Einstein. 

    Albert Einstein is considered the third founder of quantum theory for his 1905 theory of light, which describes light as made up of discrete packets of energy called quanta. Einstein's theory was inspired by Max Planck's concept of energy quantization and his own attempts to explain the photoelectric effect. 

    Einstein's theory states that light can behave as either a particle or a wave, depending on the conditions and measurement capabilities of the experiment.

  • Question 9/10
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    The preferred IUPAC name of Allyl bromide is:

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    The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 3-Bromopropene.

    The preferred IUPAC name of Allyl bromide is 3-Bromopropene. In this name:

    • "Propene" indicates the three-carbon chain with a double bond.
    • "3-Bromo" specifies the position of the bromine atom attached to the third carbon of the propene chain.

    This nomenclature accurately reflects the structure of Allyl bromide, where the bromine atom is bonded to the third carbon of the propene molecule.

  • Question 10/10
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    Which of the following statements is correct?

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    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chemically rust is hydrated ferric oxide.

    The correct statement is:

    "Chemically rust is hydrated ferric oxide."

    Rust is primarily composed of hydrated iron(III) oxide, which forms when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture. This hydrated form of iron oxide is commonly known as rust. The other statements are incorrect because:

    Zinc oxide is not rust; it's a different compound.

    Copper does not rust; it forms a patina.

    Rust is not non-hydrated; it involves hydration.

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