Static GK & Current Affairs

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Static GK & Current Affairs — solved practice questions

8 SSC / Banking General Awareness questions with step-by-step solutions. Attempt each, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1easy

   The national animal of India is the:

   • ALion
   • BBengal Tiger
   • CElephant
   • DPeacock
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   Correct answer: (B) Bengal Tiger

   The Bengal Tiger was designated India's national animal in 1973 (Project Tiger).

2. Q2easy

   The national bird of India is the:

   • ASparrow
   • BParrot
   • CPeacock
   • DCrane
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   Correct answer: (C) Peacock

   The Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus) was declared India's national bird in 1963.

3. Q3easy

   The national flower of India is the:

   • ALotus
   • BRose
   • CJasmine
   • DMarigold
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   Correct answer: (A) Lotus

   The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is India's national flower.

4. Q4easy

   The national game of India is:

   • ACricket
   • BHockey
   • CFootball
   • DKabaddi
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   Correct answer: (B) Hockey

   Hockey is India's national game (India won 8 Olympic gold medals in field hockey).

5. Q5easy

   The capital of Australia is:

   • ASydney
   • BMelbourne
   • CCanberra
   • DPerth
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   Correct answer: (C) Canberra

   Canberra is the capital of Australia (not Sydney or Melbourne).

6. Q6easy

   Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'?

   • AWilliam Shakespeare
   • BCharles Dickens
   • CJohn Keats
   • DGeorge Orwell
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   Correct answer: (A) William Shakespeare

   William Shakespeare wrote the tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet'.

7. Q7easy

   The headquarters of the United Nations is in:

   • AGeneva
   • BNew York
   • CParis
   • DLondon
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   Correct answer: (B) New York

   The UN headquarters is located in New York City, USA.

8. Q8medium

   The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in:

   • ALos Angeles
   • BParis
   • CTokyo
   • DBrisbane
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   Correct answer: (B) Paris

   The 2024 Summer Olympic Games were held in Paris, France.

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