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Tuesday, 30 December
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5 more SSC CGL questions from the same chapter, with step-by-step solutions. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
- Q1easy
Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, was launched by:
- AUSA
- BUSSR
- CUK
- DFrance
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Correct answer: (B) USSR
The USSR launched Sputnik 1 on 4 October 1957, the first artificial Earth satellite.
- Q2easy
The Great Wall of China was primarily built to:
- Aprotect against northern invasions
- Bmark borders with Korea
- Cbuild trade routes
- Dshowcase power
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Correct answer: (A) protect against northern invasions
The Great Wall was built to protect Chinese states and empires against raids and invasions from northern nomadic tribes.
- Q3easy
The currency of Japan is the:
- AYuan
- BYen
- CWon
- DBaht
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Correct answer: (B) Yen
Japan's currency is the Yen (¥).
- Q4easy
The Eiffel Tower is located in:
- AParis
- BRome
- CLondon
- DMadrid
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Correct answer: (A) Paris
The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France.
- Q5easy
Which tree is the national tree of India?
- APeepal
- BNeem
- CBanyan
- DMango
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Correct answer: (C) Banyan
The banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is India's national tree; its aerial roots grow into new trunks, symbolising longevity and unity. The mango is the national fruit, a common mix-up. Answer: Banyan.