SSC CGL Previous Years GK Question Paper Set – 3 (Solved) – 4- July – 1999 – First Sitting
Q1. The pollen grains of flowers pollinated by insects are
- smooth and dry
- rough and sticky
- rough and dry
- large and showy
Q2. Which one of the following substances is used for preservation of food grains?
- Sodium benzoate
- Vinegar
- Sodium chloride
- Potassium permanganate
Q3. The disease caused by Asbestos is:
- Emphysema
- Paralysis
- Diarrhoea
- Dysentery
Q4. In the eye, colour vision is effected by the presence of :
- Choroid coat
- Sclerotic coat
- Rods
- Cones
Q5. Which of the following is NOT one of the important steps in processing tea leaves?
- Rolling
- Drying
- Fermenting
- Withering
Q6. Which is the long-range missile that was tested by Pakistan in the wake of India testing Agni II?
- Ghauri II
- Shaheen I
- Hatf I
- Hatf II
Q7. The Indian Naval Ship being converted into a maritime museum is :
- Sagar Samrat
- Kanishka
- Samrat Ashoka
- Vikrant
Q8. Name the author of the book A Passage to England :
- M. Forster
- Nirad C. Choudhary
- Vikram Seth
- Eric Segal
Q9. The main function of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is :
- enforcing of Uruguay Round Agreements
- facilitating multi-lateral trade relations of member countries and reviewing trade policies
- administering trade dispute settlement procedures
- None of the above
Q10. The World Bank normally gives:
- short-term loans
- medium-term loans
- long-term loans
- medium and long-term loans
Q11. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) came into existence with :
- Berlin Conference
- London Conference
- Brettonwoods Conference
- Rome Conference
Q12. Structural adjustment loans given by the World Bank are meant for :
- increasing employment in agriculture
- increasing export-earning capacity of the borrower country
- reducing inequalities of income distribution
- encouraging capital-intensive industries
Q13. India’s share in world trade since 1950.
- has been rising
- has been constant
- has been declining
- has shown a mixed trend
Q14. The Sccretary – General of the UNO is appointed by the :
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- Trusteeship Council
- World Bank
Q15.Who is the Tennis star to become World No. 1 seed at the youngest age?
- Steffi Graf
- Monica Seles
- Chris Evert
- Martina Hingis