Which body conducts elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in India?

Union Public Service Commission

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SSC Complete Master Quiz — 100 MCQs

A comprehensive SSC practice quiz covering important concepts and exam-oriented questions for SSC aspirants.

25 Questions

30 min Duration

75% To pass

1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

This quiz has 25 questions.
Questions are picked at random from a bank of 97, so each attempt is different.
You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
You need 75% to pass.
0.25 mark(s) are deducted for each wrong answer.
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Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

Question 1
Which Article of the Constitution of India guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws?
- Article 14 Correct answer
- Article 15
- Article 16
- Article 17
Explanation: Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
Question 2
Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?
- C. Rajagopalachari Correct answer
- Lord Mountbatten
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation: C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian to serve as Governor-General of India.
Question 3
The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
- 1757 Correct answer
- 1761
- 1764
- 1775
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 and marked a major expansion of East India Company power in Bengal.
Question 4
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
- Kosi Correct answer
- Son
- Gandak
- Ghaghara
Explanation: The Kosi is traditionally called the Sorrow of Bihar because of its frequent floods and changing course.
Question 5
Which vitamin is primarily synthesized in the human skin on exposure to sunlight?
- Vitamin D Correct answer
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
Explanation: Sunlight enables the skin to synthesize vitamin D from a cholesterol-derived precursor.
Question 6
If 40% of a number is 96, what is the number?
- 240 Correct answer
- 220
- 260
- 280
Explanation: 40% of 240 is 96, so the required number is 240.
Question 7
Find the next number in the series: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
- 48 Correct answer
- 46
- 50
- 52
Explanation: The differences are 5, 7, 9, 11, so the next difference is 13 and the next term is 48.
Question 8
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Abundant'.
- Scarce Correct answer
- Plentiful
- Ample
- Copious
Explanation: Abundant means plentiful, so scarce is its opposite.
Question 9
Which body conducts elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in India?
- Election Commission of India Correct answer
- Union Public Service Commission
- Finance Commission
- NITI Aayog
Explanation: The Election Commission of India conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.
Question 10
Which gas is the most abundant component of Earth's atmosphere?
- Nitrogen Correct answer
- Oxygen
- Argon
- Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere by volume.
Question 11
The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
- Part IV Correct answer
- Part III
- Part V
- Part VI
Explanation: Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV of the Constitution.
Question 12
Which soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation in India?
- Black soil Correct answer
- Alluvial soil
- Laterite soil
- Mountain soil
Explanation: Black soil retains moisture and is rich in clay, making it particularly suitable for cotton.