Practice SSC MTS GK topic-wise questions with answers for systematic preparation. These sets help beginners learn step by step and advanced learners polish their accuracy. An excellent resource for daily practice, revision strategy, and boosting your selection chances in SSC MTS 2025.
1. The earliest epigraphic evidence of land grants in India is found in the inscriptions of which dynasty?
(a) Satavahanas
(b) Sungas
(c) Vakatakas
(d) Kushanas
Answer: (a)
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2. The Montague–Chelmsford Reforms introduced the concept of “Dyarchy” in provincial administration. Dyarchy meant:
(a) Central and provincial legislatures sharing sovereignty
(b) Executive council being elected directly
(c) Subjects divided into transferred and reserved lists
(d) Provinces granted full autonomy
Answer: (c)
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3. Which atmospheric gas contributes the most to the natural greenhouse effect on Earth?
(a) Methane
(b) Water vapour
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Nitrous oxide
Answer: (b)
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4. In ancient India, the port of Sopara (Supara) was an important trade centre located in which present-day state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (b)
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5. Which Indian Constitutional body is responsible for the delimitation of parliamentary and assembly constituencies?
(a) Election Commission of India
(b) Law Commission of India
(c) Finance Commission
(d) Delimitation Commission
Answer: (d)
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6. The enzyme “Rubisco,” crucial for photosynthesis, catalyzes which biochemical reaction?
(a) Breakdown of water molecules
(b) Conversion of NADP to NADPH
(c) Fixation of CO₂ to RuBP
(d) ATP synthesis in chloroplasts
Answer: (c)
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7. The doctrine “Lapse of Paramouncy” used by the British after 1858 essentially meant:
(a) Annexation of princely states without heirs
(b) Transfer of sovereignty from Crown to Parliament
(c) British supremacy over princely states came to an end
(d) Direct representation of Indians in legislature
Answer: (c)
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8. In global climate systems, the phenomenon “Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO)” occurs in which atmospheric layer?
(a) Troposphere
(b) Stratosphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Thermosphere
Answer: (b)
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9. The ancient text Panini’s Ashtadhyayi is primarily a work on:
(a) Logic
(b) Sanskrit grammar
(c) Medicine
(d) Mathematics
Answer: (b)
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10. Which Indian river system forms the Khadar and Bhangar soil types in its alluvial plains?
(a) Godavari basin
(b) Krishna basin
(c) Ganga–Yamuna basin
(d) Narmada basin
Answer: (c)
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