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Exam: SSC CGL Subject: General Awareness

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which type of map projection preserves the angles between locations but distorts area and distance?

Equal-Area Projection Conformal Projection Equidistant Projection Cylindrical Projection
Q2. The folk art of 'Needle Painting' is a form of embroidery characterized by fine, detailed stitches that resemble painting. This art form is prominently found in:

Kashmir Assam Bengal Bihar
Q3. Which type of GIS data visualization is most effective for showing continuous spatial patterns like temperature or rainfall?

Choropleth Map Dot Density Map Contour Map Proportional Symbol Map
Q4. What was the main point of contention that led to the failure of the Simla Conference?

The number of members in the council The selection of Muslim representatives The powers of the Viceroy The allocation of portfolios
Q5. What is the main purpose of a tourist visa?

To facilitate business travel To allow temporary stay for leisure purposes To grant permanent residency To enable work opportunities
Q6. Consider the concept of 'peri-urbanization'. What distinguishes it from traditional rural-to-urban migration patterns in its spatial and economic characteristics?

It involves migration from core urban areas to rural peripheries. It is characterized by the gradual blurring of lines between urban and rural land uses and economies on the fringes of cities. It is solely driven by the development of large-scale industrial parks in remote rural locations. It primarily involves the outward migration of the urban poor to escape overcrowded city centers.
Q7. The threshold frequency in the photoelectric effect is the minimum frequency of incident light required to:

Increase the intensity of emitted electrons Decrease the kinetic energy of emitted electrons Eject electrons from a metal surface Change the color of the emitted light
Q8. The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) aims to mobilize:

Urban poor Rural poor into self-help groups Industrial workers Government employees
Q9. Which mineral is used in the manufacturing of rubber products?

Sulfur Talc Copper Quartz
Q10. The 'tipping point' in industries with strong network externalities refers to:

The point where a product becomes obsolete. The threshold adoption level beyond which a technology or standard becomes dominant and self-reinforcing. The point where a market becomes perfectly competitive. The point where a firm achieves economies of scale.
Q11. Which sector heavily utilizes GIS for infrastructure management?

Fashion industry Transportation Entertainment Culinary arts
Q12. Which of the following is a limitation on the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review?

Parliament can amend the Constitution to override Supreme Court decisions. The Court cannot review advisory opinions of the President. The Court cannot review decisions of administrative tribunals. The Court's power is limited to procedural matters.
Q13. The image of which historical monument is featured on the ₹100 banknote?

Red Fort Qutub Minar Hampi Konark Sun Temple
Q14. When a large number of people move from one country to another, it is called:

Internal migration International migration Rural-urban migration Seasonal migration
Q15. What is the main purpose of rainwater harvesting?

Increasing water pollution Conserving water resources Reducing soil erosion Increasing air moisture
Q16. What is the main purpose of 'data classification' in GIS visualization?

To increase the number of colors To simplify data for easier visual interpretation To make the map complex To remove data points
Q17. What is the purpose of a Barlow lens?

To increase the field of view To decrease the focal length of the objective To increase the magnification of the eyepiece To correct for chromatic aberration
Q18. The concept of tribunals in India is borrowed from which country?

United States United Kingdom Australia Canada
Q19. What is the term for an organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms?

Heterocycle Alcohol Hydrocarbon Ether
Q20. What is a potential impact of social media on traditional journalism?

Increased reliance on traditional media for information Reduced competition and innovation Increased pressure for speed and virality, sometimes compromising depth Greater emphasis on long-form investigative pieces

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