SSC CHSL Question Paper 2023 with Answer Key PDF: All Shifts & Days Memory-Based Questions

SSC CHSL Question Paper 2023 is provided here along with the answer keys of the General Awareness sections based on the memory-based questions shared by candidates who appeared for the exam. Download the Tier 1 question paper with the answer key of all shifts and days below. 

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducted the Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier 1 2023 exam from August 2 to 17, 2023. The exam was held online in multiple shifts on all days. Each shift has a set a different question papers for candidates. The SSC CHSL 2023 question papers are not available in printed form that can be taken away by candidates. However, candidates who appear for the exam share the topics from which the Staff Selection Commission CHSL Tier 1 questions are asked. We have shared here the memory-based questions for all shifts and all days based on the analysis shared by the exam takers.

SSC CHSL Questions (August 14)- Memory-based

1. What is study of birds called?

The study of birds is called ornithology. All birds falls under the realm of ornithology.

2. How is Atmospheric Pressure measured?

Atmospheric pressure is commonly measured with a barometer. Meteorologists describe the atmospheric pressure by how high the mercury rises.

3. Champaran Satyagraha

The Champaran Satyagraha took place in 1917. It was the first satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in British India.

4. Hornbill Festival

The Hornbill Festival is an annual festival of Nagaland celebrated in December. The festival is also called the Festival of Festivals.

5. The Test of My Life book

The book “The Test of My Life- From Cricket to Cancer and Back” is an autobiography of Yuvraj Singh. The book is written by Nishant Jeet Arora, Sharda Ugra and Yuvraj Singh.

6. Swedish Currency

The krona is the official currency of Sweden. Both the ISO code 'SEK' and currency sign 'kr' are in common use.

7. Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and comprise the biological family Trochilidae. Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards.

8. Who discovered ballpoint pen?

The first patent for a ballpoint pen was issued on October 30, 1888 to John J. Loud. 

9. Golfer Vijay Singh

Vijay Singh, nicknamed as 'The Big Fijian', is a true professional golfer who has won 34 events on the PGA Tour with three major championships. 

10. Murlen National Park

Murlen National Park is a national park located in the Champhai district of Mizoram and along India's international border with Myanmar.

11. Ujala Yojana

The Ujala Yojana aims to switch the usage of over 200 million incandescent light bulbs into LED light bulbs. It is offering free and affordable LED light bulbs to all.

12. Khadi Fabric

Khadi fabric, also known as khaddar, is made by spinning threads on a charkha. It is woven and spun by hand. Before Independence, khadi manufacturing gained momentum under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership as a movement to boycott British clothes.

SSC CHSL 11 August 2023 Questions

1. Chhath Puja

Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated specifically in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. It is also celebrated in the Nepalese provinces of Madhesh and Lumbini.

2. Bihu dance

The Bihu dance is a folk dance performed in Assam. It is an inseparable part of Assamese culture.

3. World War I

World War I was fought from 1914 to 1918 between two coalitions, the Allies and the Central Powers. The war took place throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific, and parts of Asia.

4. Rocket

A rocket is a vehicle that uses jet propulsion to accelerate without consuming the surrounding air. Rocket engines run on the propellant carried within the vehicle.

5. Battle of Panipat

The first Battle of Panipat was fought on April 20, 1526 between the invading forces of Babar and the Lodi dynasty. It marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire and the end of the Delhi Sultanate.

6. Twin city of Hyderabad

Secunderabad is recognised as the twin city of Hyderabad. It lies about 7.7 km from Hyderabad.

7. Founder of Islam

Muhammad was the founder of Islam and the proclaimer of Islam's sacred scripture, the Quran. He spent his entire life in now known Saudi Arabia.

8. Non-metal that is liquid

Bromine is a non-metal and naturally occurring element that is a liquid at room temperature. It has a brownish-red color and dissolves in water.

9. First T20

The first official T20 matches were played in June 2003 between the English counties in the Twenty20 Cup.

10. Satyashodhak Samaj

Satyashodhak Samaj or Truth-seekers' Society was a social reform society founded by Jyotirao Phule in Pune, Maharashtra, on September 24, 1873. It increased social rights and political access for underprivileged groups, especially women, Shudras, and Dalits in Maharashtra.

11. Nagaland CM

Neiphiu Guolhoulie Rio is the 9th and current Chief Minister of Nagaland since 2018. He is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Nagaland. 

12. ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2022

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was picked as the 'ODI Cricketer of the Year' and 'Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of 2022'.

13. First Governor General of Independent India

Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India and the last viceroy of the British Indian Empire.

14. Dyarchy ended in which year

The GoI Act, 1935, abolished the system of Dyarchy in provinces and introduced provincial autonomy. 

15. Who died in protests against Simon Commission?

Lala Lajpat Rai was killed during the protest against Simon Commission, the Indian Statutory Commission. 

16. Ramnad Raghavan

He was a player of the mridangam. 

SSC CHSL (August 10) Memory-based Questions

1. Simant Gandhi

Abdul Ghaffar Khan was also referred to as Simant Gandhi due to his similar ideologies and close friendship with Mahatma Gandhi. He was respectfully addressed as Fakhr-e-Afghan as he was a freedom fighter of Afghans (Pashtun).

2. ITCZ

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the region that circles the Earth, near the equator. It is the area where the northeast and the southeast trade winds converge. The ITCZ is referred to as the doldrums or the calms by the sailors.

3. ISSF Rifle/ Pistol World Championship 2022- India

India won 34 medals at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championship 2022.

4. Article 39 (d) of the Indian Constitution

Article 39 (d) of the Indian Constitution aims at ensuring equal pay among men and women for the same work. 

5. Who is worshipped in Rath Yatra?

During Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath is worshipped along with his brother Sri Balabhadra and sister Maa Subhadra and his divine weapon Sri Sudarshana, leaving behind His wife Mahalaxmi.

6. Dance form of Kerala

Kerala has two classical dance forms- Mohiniyattam and Kathakali. Mohiniyattam is a blend of Kathakali and Bharatanatyam.

7. Festivals of Manipur

Manipur hosts numerous festivals such as Dol Jatra (Yaoshang ), Rath Jatra, Lai-Haraoba, Ramjan ID, KUT, Gang-Ngai, Chumpha, Cheiraoba, Heikru Hidongba, Lui-Ngai-Ni, and Kwak Jatra.

8. Articles that come under Gandhian Philosophy

Article 40, Article 43, Article 43 B, Article 46, Article 47, and Article 48 come under Gandhian principles.

9. Jhoom farming

Jhoom farming is the local name of slash and burns agriculture. It is popular in the Northeastern states of India.

10. Language of Buddhist Scriptures

Pali

SSC CHSL Questions (August 9)

1. India at Winter Paralympics 2022

India won 31 medals at the Paralympic Games - 9 golds, 12 silvers and 10 bronze medals.

2. Ranji Trophy 2023

Ranji Trophy 2023 winner is Saurashtra who defeated Bengal by 9 Wickets.

3. Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle is an Indian singer, entrepreneur and actress She has been described in the media as one of the most influential and successful singers in Hindi cinema.

4. Commonwealth Games 2022

At the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, Indian athletes won 61 medals- 22 golds, 16 silvers and 23 bronze. Sanket Sargar was the first Indian to win a medal in Birmingham by bagging a silver in the men's 55kg weightlifting event. Mirabai Chanu was the first Indian to win gold at CWG 2022.

5. Navreh 

Navreh is the first day of the Kashmiri Hindu New Year for the Kashmir Pandit population. The day is dedicated to their Goddess Sharika.

6. SI unit of acceleration

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time. The SI unit for acceleration is metre per second squared.

7. First Partition of Bengal

The first Partition of Bengal took place in 1905 which was a territorial reorganization of the Bengal Presidency implemented during the British Raj. This reorganization separated the Muslim eastern areas from the Hindu western areas.

8. Sangai festival

Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department every year from November 21 to 30.

9. Kalbelia dance

The Kalbelia dance is a folk dance of Rajasthan performed by a snake-charming tribe from the Thar Desert. The dance is an integral part of their culture. 

10. Harappa site in Haryana

Rakhigarhi is a Harappan site located in the Hisar district of Haryana. It is the site of pre-Indus Vally civilization settlement.

11. CM of Uttarakhand

Pushkar Singh Dhami is serving as the 10th and the current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand since 2021. He is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

12. Oldest mountain range in India

The Aravali range is the oldest mountain range in India, running across Rajasthan to Haryana. Aravalli Range is also known as mewat hills.

13. Rourkela Steel Plant

Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) is the first integrated steel plant in the public sector of India. It was set up with German collaboration with an installed capacity of 1 million tonnes.

14. Gautama Buddha got his knowledge from

Gautam Buddha realized the knowledge at the age of 35 under the Peepal tree on the banks of river Niranjana in Uruvela (Bodh Gaya).

15. British PM during Indian independence

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the independence of India in 1947. 

16. Pongal

Pongal also referred to as Thai Pongal is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka.

17. Sorrow of Bengal

The Damodar river was known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' as it used to flood many areas of Hooghly, Howrah, Bardhaman and Medinipur districts.

18. Formation of RBCs

The RBCs are formed in the red bone marrow. The life span of RBCs is 120 days.

19. Maori tribe

Maori tribe is the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand. Maori originated with settlers from East Polynesia.

20. Shape of raindrops

Raindrops form in a roughly round shape due to the surface tension of water.

SSC CHSL Questions (August 8)

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution

It provides that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of caste, religion, race, sex or place of birth.

Article 48 of the Indian Constitution

It focuses on organizing agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.

Where is Ozone Layer found

The ozone layer is found approximately 15 to 40 kilometers above the Earth's surface in the Stratosphere.

Political Guru of Mahatma Gandhi

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was the political Guru of Mahatma Gandhi. Gokhale's aim was to spiritualise public life.

Kolleru Lake

Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes of India located in Andhra Pradesh. It forms the largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia and is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas.

Khel Nursery Scheme

Haryana government launched the “Khel Nursery Scheme” to promote sports in the state.

The Wealth of Nations book

The Wealth of Nations is a book by Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. Published in 1776, the book explains what builds the nations' wealth.

International Red Cross Society

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland and a three-time Nobel Prize Laureate. The organisation work to help people worldwide affected by war, conflict and armed violence.

Jawahar Tunnel

Also known as the Banihal Tunnel, the Jawahar Tunnel is a road tunnel in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir located below the Banihal Pass in the Pir Panjal mountain range in the lower Himalayas. It was named after the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Copper Mines in India

The major copper mines are the Khetri copper belt in Rajasthan, Singhbhum copper belt in Jharkhand and Malanjkhand copper belt in Madhya Pradesh.

Angel Falls

Angel Falls is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall in Venezuela. It drops over the edge of the Auyan-tepui mountain in the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha

The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Where is Sodium stored?

Sodium is stored in kerosene oil because sodium reacts vigourously with oxygen and moisture due to its high reactivity,

Gas used for artificially ripen fruits

Acetylene gas (C2H2) is commonly used in some countries to artificially ripen fruits.

Tin Bigha Corridor

It is a strip of land belonging to India on the border with Bangladesh. This West Bengal–Bangladesh bordering corridor was leased to Bangladesh on June 26, 1992 so that it could access the Dahagram–Angarpota Bangladeshi enclaves within Indian Territory.

CHSL Tier 1 Paper (August 7)- Memory-based

1. 36th National Games

It was held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar in Gujarat in September-October 2022.

2. Arya Samaj

It is an Indian Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas. The samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in the 1870s. Arya Samaj began to take root in 1875.

3. Daskathia Dance

It is associated with the worship of Lord Shiva and is performed in Odisha.

4. Kangchenjunga

It is the third-highest mountain in the world and a part of the Great Himalayas range that lies both in Nepal and India.

5. Rock formation

Rocks are classified into three groups on the basis of their formation- igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. The igneous rocks are formed from molten material called magma; sedimentary rocks are formed from sand, clay, etc. and metamorphic rocks are formed from rocks that are modified by heat, pressure, or chemical activity. 

6. Bharat Ratna 1999

In 1999, the Bharat Ratna award was given to J.P. Narayan (Posthumously), Amartya Sen, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi (Posthumously) and Ravi Shankar.

7. First Law Officer of India

Attorney General is said to be the first law officer of India. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President and has a post equal to any minister in Parliament.

8. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

PMMY was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8, 2015 for providing loans up to INR 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/ micro enterprises. 

9. Satyanarayan Sharma

He was one of the leading exponents of the classical dance form, Kuchipudi. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1970 for his contributions to Dance.

10. 74th Republic Day

India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2023. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt was the Chief Guest of India's 74th Republic Day celebrations. 

11. Chemical name of Vitamin D

The chemical name for Vitamin D is calciferol.

12. Indian Governor during Indo-Pak partition

The partition of India and Pakistan took place on August 15, 1947. Lord Mountbatten was the Governor General of India at that time.

13. Battle of Chanderi

It took place in the aftermath of the Battle of Khanwa when the Mughal Emperor Babur defeated the Rajput Confederacy and firmly established Mughal rule.

14. Citizenship in Indian Constitution

Citizenship is governed by Articles 5 to Article 11 (Part II) of the Indian Constitution. The Citizenship Act, 1955 is the legislation dealing with citizenship.

15. Mrinalini Sarabhai

She was a famous Bharatanatyam dancer. She received Padma Bhushan in 1992 and Padma Shri in 1965.

16. First Nobel Prize in Chemistry

It was awarded in 1901 to Jacobus Henricus van't Hoff of the Netherlands "for his discovery of the laws of chemical dynamics and osmotic pressure in solutions".

17. Old name of Jhelum River

Jhelum originates from Chashma Verinag Spring. During ancient times, it was known as Vitasta.

18. AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022

It was hosted by India and was the 20th edition of the tournament. 

19. Arjuna Award

It is given for outstanding performance in sports. It is given by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It was started in 1961. 

20. Swang Dance

It is a popular folk dance form that is performed generally in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

21. First country to ban Tobacco completely

It prohibits the cultivation, harvesting, production, and sale of tobacco and tobacco products in Bhutan. Smoking in all public places in Bhutan became illegal on February 22, 2005. Bhutan became the first nation to outlaw the practice of smoking.

22. Bardoli Satyagraha

It was a movement led by Sardar Vallabhai Patel for the farmers of Bardoli against the increased taxation of farmers by the colonial government.

23. Panama Canal

It is an artificial 82 km waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.

24. Continent of Continents

Asia is known as the Continent of Continents. It is the largest continent.

25. Currency Printing Press in MP

It is located in Dewas.

26. Sindhu River

The Indus or Sindhu is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South and Central Asia. It originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu.

27. Youngest female dancer to receive Padma Vibhushan 

Sonal Mansingh is an Indian classical dancer and Guru in Bharatanatyam and Odissi dancing style. She is the youngest recipient of Padma Bhushan in 1992 and Padma Vibhushan in 2003.

28. Silver medalists for India in the Olympics 2020

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and Ravi Kumar Dahiya won the Silver Medals for India in the Olymtpics 2020.

29. Manipuri Dance Forms

There are many different dance styles from Manipur such as Raas Leela, Thougal Jagoi, Yelhou Jagoi, Luivat Pheizak and Thabal Chongba.

30. State that presented health bill in 2022

The Rajasthan Right to Health Bill, 2022 was introduced on September 22, 2022. It seeks to provide the right to health and access to healthcare for people in the state.

CHSL (August 5) Memory-based Paper

1. SARS

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a SARS-associated coronavirus. It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus.

2. 'All Parties' Conference President in 1928

M.A Ansari was the President of the 'All Parties' Conference which was held in February 1928.

3. Rangaswamy Cup

 The Rangaswamy Cup is associated with hockey. The Rangaswami Cup was first held in 1928.
4. 2011 Census of India

The 2011 Census of India was the 15th Indian Census that was conducted in two phases, house listing and population enumeration.

5. Dandari Dance in Bastar

Dandari dance is performed in Bastar, Chhattisgarh during the festival of Holi. On the other hand, the tribal communities of Telangana such as Gonds, Thotis, Pardhans perform Dandari dance week during the Diwali season.

6. First Woman President of Table Tennis Federation of India

Meghna Ahlawat was elected as the President of the Table Tennis Federation of India in December 2022. 

7. Symbol of the 1867 Revolt

Lotus and Bread were considered the symbol of the revolt of 1857.

8. FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022 was held in Qatar in November- December 2022. Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 after defeating France.

9. Legislative Assembly Election

The State Legislative Assembly Elections are administered by the Election Commission of India.

10. Finance Commission of India

The Finance Commission of India is constituted periodically by the President of India under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. The Commission is constituted to define the financial relations between the Central Government and the State Government.

11. First Port to be Developed post-independence in India

Kandla is the first port to be developed after independence in India. Kandla port is a tidal port located on the west coast of India.

12. Arthashastra

The Arthashastra is an Ancient Indian Sanskrit work written by Kautilya on political science, economic policy and military strategy. 

13. Shiva Thapa

Shiva Thapa is an Indian boxer. He was the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics. Thapa participated in the 2012 London Olympics

 14. Equal Protection of Law Statement Origin

The statement 'Equal protection of law' is taken from the American Constitution. Equal protection of law is stated in Article 14 which means that the law gives equal opportunities to all people in similar circumstances or situations.

15. Hemis Festival

Hemis Festival is a Buddhist festival celebrated in Ladakh to mark the birth of Guru Padmasambhava.The festival is celebrated on 10th day of June/ July.

CHSL August 4 Questions

1. Tusu Festival

Tusu is a folk festival that is celebrated on the day of Makar Sankranti. It is mainly river centric and is celebrated in the Southwest of West Bengal, Southeast of Jharkhand, Northeastern Odisha and Assam.

2. 72nd Constitutional Amendment Act

  The 72nd Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA) provides reservation to Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the State Legislative Assembly of Tripura until and unless the seats readjustment is made based on the first census that comes after the year 2000 under Article 170.

3. Ram Charitra Writer

Ramcharitmanas was written by Tulsidas in the 16th century. 

4. Vernacular Press Act

The Vernacular Press Act, of 1878 was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press. The act was proposed by Lord Lytton who served as Viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880. The act was repealed in December 1881, when Lord Ripon was Governor General and Viceroy of India.

5. 1857 Revolt

The 1857 Revolt was a major uprising in India in 1857-58 against British rule. The revolt name is contested by many and is described as the Indian Mutiny, Sepoy Mutiny, the Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian Insurrection, and the First War of Independence.

6. Carbon-free State of India

Himachal Pradesh has mandated all government departments to begin the environmental audit. The state is on its way to becoming India's first and the world's second carbon-free state.

7. Swaran Singh Committee

Sardar Swaran Singh Committee was set up in 1976 by Congress Party to make recommendations about fundamental duties following the aftermath of the internal emergency (1975–1977).

8. Classical dance form of UP

Kathak is the classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh (UP). 

9. Flute Vadak

The flute is a member of the musical instruments family in the woodwind group. Some of the famous flautists in India are Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pannalal Ghosh, Pravin Godkhindi, Ronu Majumdar and Rakesh Chaurasia.

10. Winner of Chess Championship 2022

The World Rapid Chess Championship 2022 winner was Magnus Carlsen.

11. Distance between swimmers in Swimming 

There is a distance of 2.5 meters between each swimmer. Each swimming pool lane is 2.5 meters in width.

12. World Test Championship 2022 Runner-Up

Australia was the runner-up in the World Test Championship 2022. India won the championship.

13. Which Tunnel connects to Lahaul Spiti

Atal Tunnel connects Manali to Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

14. Acetylene

Acetylene (C2H2), also called Ethyne, is widely used as a chemical building block and as a fuel. 

15. World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship

World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship was held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from January 10 to 20, 2023

16. Indian Winners of Oscars 2022

Winner	Movie	Award Category
M. M. Keeravani (Music) Chandrabose (Lyrics)	RRR	Best Original Song (For Naatu Naatu")
Kartiki Gonsalves Guneet Monga	The Elephant Whisperers	Best Documentary (Short Subject)

17. Theme of 75th Independence Day

The theme was 'Nation First, Always First'.

18. Folk Dances of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known for Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, Bhawai, Kachhi Ghodi, Gair, Chari, Kathputli and Chakri.

19. Chess Olympiad

The 44th Chess Olympiad was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and 45th Chess Olympiad will be held in Budapest, Hungary.

20. Smart City Mission

It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 25, 2015. The mission aims to promote cities that provide core infrastructure, a clean and sustainable environment. A total of 100 cities have been chosen under the mission to be developed as Smart Cities through a two-stage competition.

21. What does not affect the Indian Monsoon?

Monsoon is not affected by Norwester, a local rainfall and thunderstorm that occurs in India and Bangladesh.

22. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution

Article 44 of the Indian Constitution clearly states that the State should make efforts to implement a Uniform Civil Code throughout India.

23. Sijda and Paibos

Ghiyasuddin Balban was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the practice of 'Sijda' (prostration) and Paibos as the normal forms of Salutation. In Sijda, people had to Kneel down and touch the ground with their head.

24. Vyas Samman

It is a literary award in India that is awarded annually by the KK Birla Foundation and a cash payout of INR 4,00,000. The award was first awarded in 1991.

25. Owner of KKR Team in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is a professional franchise cricket team representing Kolkata city in IPL. The KKR is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her spouse Jay Mehta. 

SSC CHSL Questions of August 3

1. Eastern and Western Ghats Related Question

These are two mountain ranges that are separated by the Deccan Plateau. The Eastern Ghats run along India’s east coast, on the other hand, Western Ghats run along the west coast. Sahyadri, Nilgiri hills, Anaimalai Hills and Cardamom hills are part of Western Ghats, while Eastern Ghats encompasses Javadi Hills, Palconda range, Nallamala hills and Mahendragiri hills.

2. Which musical instrument was played by Ali Akbar Khan?

He was a classical musician of the Maihar gharana who was known for playing the sarod. Khan was felicitated the Padma Bhushan in 1967 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1989.

3. Article 22 of the Indian Constitution

It falls under Right to Freedom (Fundamental Rights) which provides protection against arrest, detention, and post-arrest procedures in certain cases. This Article provides the right to counsel the accused. It is applicable after a person has been arrested and prevents arbitrary arrests and detention.

4. 49 kg Weightlifting World Championships Winner

Mirabai Chanu bagged a medal in the women’s 49kg category at the World weightlifting championships in Bogota in December 2022.

5. Magnetic field

It is the region around a magnetic material or moving charge within which the magnetic force is felt.  The SI unit of magnetic field intensity is Tesla (T).

6. Who invented Argon with Sir William Ramsay?

Lord Rayleigh and Sir William Ramsay together invented Argon, an atomic number 18. 

7. CSIR falls under which Union Ministry?

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) falls under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.

8. MGNREGA-related Question

It is an Indian social welfare scheme that guarantees the 'right to work'. The scheme was earlier known as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act or NREGA.

9. Rameshwaram Temple

It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. This architectural marvel is located on Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu, India.

10. Ayushman Bharat

It is a National Health Protection Scheme that covers over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families by providing coverage upto 5 lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

11. Beriberi Disease

It occurs in people who are thiamine (vitamin B1) deficient. There are two major types of Beriberi- wet Beriberi (which affects the cardiovascular system) and dry Beriberi (which affects the nervous system).

12. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards

Padma Awards are the highest civilian awards of India. The awards are conferred in three categories- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ is for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field.

13. When was the INC founded?

It was founded on December 28, 1885 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay.

14. E-Shakti Yojana

It is a pilot project of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) that aims for the digitization of Self Help Groups (SHGs).

15. Britain part of the UK

Great Britain is a geographic term used for the island Britain. It is a political term for the part of the United Kingdom (UK) formed by England, Scotland, and Wales.

16. International Day of Non-Violence

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2 every year on the occasion of birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.

17. Number of medals won by India in Asian Athletics Championships 2023

Indian athletes won a total of 27 medals in the Asian Athletics Championships 2023.

18. Pandit Ravishankar

He was known for playing Sitar. An Indian sitarist and composer, Shankar was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna in 1999.

19. Ramakrishna Paramahansa

He was an Indian Hindu mystic and spiritual leader. He was the spiritual guru of Swami Vivekananda.

20. Orbit

An orbit is a regular repeating path that one object takes around another object. Objects orbit each other because of gravity. The Orbiting objects like planets, moons, asteroids, and manmade devices.

21. Ghoomar dance form

It is a dance form of Rajasthan.

22. Literacy Rate in India

India’s total literacy rate is 77.70% (2021 and 2022).

23. Lowest Sex Ratio in India

Haryana has the lowest sex ratio in Indian states while in union territories, Daman & Diu has lowest sex ratio.

24. Capital of Avanti

Historically, Avanti had two capitals- Mahishmati and Ujjaini. But at the times of Mahavira and Buddha, Ujjain was the capital of Avanti.

25. Pallava Dynasty

The Pallava dynasty existed from 275 CE to 897 CE and ruled a significant portion of the Deccan. The Pallavas played role in shaping South Indian history and heritage.

26. First female sultanate

Razia Sultana was the first female Sultanate of India. She ruled the court of Delhi from 1236 to 1240.

27. Article 54 of the India Constitution

According to Article 54 of the India Constitution, the President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of both houses of Parliament, Legislative Assemblies of all states, the Union Territory of Puducherry, and National Capital of Delhi.

28. Onam

Onam is an ancient Hindu festival of Kerala that celebrates rice harvest. 

29. Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in men's javelin throw.

30. TPP

Trans-Pacific Partnership is a free trade agreement among 12 Pacific Rim economies such as Australia, Brunei, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam.

31. Article 26 of the Indian Constitution

Right to Freedom of Religion Article 26 provides that every religious denomination has the right to form and maintain religious/ charitable institutions.

32. Santoor Vadak

Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is an Indian music composer and santoor player from Jammu and Kashmir.

33. Melting Point of Aluminium

The melting point of Aluminium is 660.3 degrees.

34. Effect of adding salt to ice

The addition of salt to ice reduces the melting point of ice.

35. Five-Year Plan

The first plan was launched in 1951 to overcome food and grain shortages.