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Top 15 GK Questions For SSC CGL, CHSL for 2026
A static General Knowledge practice set covering Polity, Geography, Science, History, and Sports — the kind of fact-based questions that repeat across SSC CGL, CHSL, and Selection Phase exams every year. Every fact below was independently verified before publishing. Download the complete set as a PDF in English or Hindi.
A note on accuracy: This set focuses on static facts that repeat frequently across SSC exams rather than
time-sensitive current affairs. Each fact was checked against current, reliable sources before publishing — for example,
the Fundamental Rights count reflects the post-1978 constitutional position (six), not the outdated pre-1978 figure of seven
still found in some older references.
1
On which date was the Constitution of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
A) 26 January 1950
B) 26 November 1949 ✓
C) 15 August 1947
D) 2 October 1950
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949, but it came into force on 26 January 1950 -- celebrated as Republic Day.
2
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
A) Five
B) Six ✓
C) Seven
D) Eight
Explanation
The Constitution originally guaranteed seven Fundamental Rights, but the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 removed the Right to Property, bringing the current count to six.
3
Which is the largest state in India by area?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan ✓
D) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation
Rajasthan is India's largest state by area (about 342,239 sq km), covering roughly 10.4% of the country's total land area.
4
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ✓
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is widely credited as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
5
Who was the first President of India?
A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad ✓
B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C) Zakir Hussain
D) V.V. Giri
Explanation
Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India, holding office from 1950 to 1962.
6
What was the name of India's first satellite, launched in 1975?
A) Bhaskara
B) Rohini
C) Aryabhata ✓
D) INSAT-1A
Explanation
Aryabhata, launched on 19 April 1975 with help from the Soviet Union, was India's first satellite.
7
Which is the longest river flowing within India?
A) Yamuna
B) Godavari
C) Ganga ✓
D) Brahmaputra
Explanation
The Ganga is the longest river flowing within India, running approximately 2,525 km from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.
8
Who wrote India's National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana"?
A) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
B) Rabindranath Tagore ✓
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) Muhammad Iqbal
Explanation
Rabindranath Tagore wrote and composed 'Jana Gana Mana,' which was adopted as India's National Anthem in 1950.
9
What is the currency of Japan?
A) Won
B) Yuan
C) Yen ✓
D) Ringgit
Explanation
The Yen is the official currency of Japan.
10
What is the chemical formula of common table salt?
A) KCl
B) NaCl ✓
C) CaCl2
D) NaOH
Explanation
Common table salt is sodium chloride, with the chemical formula NaCl.
11
Which is the largest organ of the human body?
A) Liver
B) Skin ✓
C) Lungs
D) Heart
Explanation
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, both by surface area and weight.
12
Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C ✓
D) Vitamin D
Explanation
A deficiency of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) causes scurvy, a disease marked by bleeding gums and fatigue.
13
What is the SI unit of force?
A) Joule
B) Watt
C) Newton ✓
D) Pascal
Explanation
The SI unit of force is the Newton (N), named after Sir Isaac Newton.
14
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
A) Venus
B) Mars ✓
C) Jupiter
D) Mercury
Explanation
Mars is called the 'Red Planet' because of the iron oxide (rust) on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance.
15
How many players from each team are on the field at one time in Kabaddi?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7 ✓
D) 9
Explanation
Each Kabaddi team fields 7 players on the court at a time, out of a squad of 12.
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