SSC CGL 500 GA Previous Years’ Questions, Download Free PDF

SSC CGL 2025 Tier I exam has been postponed. While this postponement of the exam may be a bit disappointing for some aspirants, it surely is a ray of hope for the majority of aspirants. This extra time, which you would have spent, can be utilised for preparation & revision. The exams have been postponed, and there is simply no point fretting over it; it has happened for all the aspirants. Rather, use this time to be all the better prepared for the exam. In this article, we’ll be providing you with a compilation of 500 questions that have been asked in previous years’ SSC exams.

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SSC CGL 500 GA Previous Years’ Questions Importance

Well, the importance of the GA section can’t be undermined. It’s the only section where you don’t need to do any calculation, and if you have prepared & revised this section well, the GA section can help you to a great extent in clearing this exam. What’s more, it has been observed that questions in this GA section tend to get repeated. And therefore, to help you with your preparation, we have compiled a list of 500 GA questions which have previously been asked in SSC exams. Not just that, we have provided you with the answers as well. We encourage you to revise this PDF a number of times. Let’s have a look at the questions:

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S. No.	Question	Answer
1	Scientific study of plant Pollen, spores and certain microscopic, A planktonic organism is called	Palynology
2	Branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians is called	Herpetology
3	Study of the micro anatomy of cells, tissues and organs as seen through a microscope is called	Histology
4	Kala Bhavana, founded in 1919 is a noted Institution of education and research in visual arts. It is located in	West Bengal
5	Which pass connects Tawang with Lhasa?	Bum  La pass
6	Poush Mela displays local artisans displaying folk dances, music, food and culture of	West Bengal
7	In March 2019, who among the following was appointed as India’s first Lokpal?	Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh
8	The invasion of Timur in ____ AD marked the end of Tughlaq Empire.	1398
9	Janku is a unique cultural custom followed in ________ as a Celebration of life	Nepal
10	As a reaction to Rowlatt Act, was organized as National Humiliation Day.	6th April 1919
11	Who was the first Indian to receive the Raman Magsaysay Award for his contribution to community leadership?	Acharya Vinoba Bhave
12	What is the term used to describe the angular distance of a place North or South of Earth’s equator?	Latitude
13	Which of the following is the third stage in the metamorphosis of a butterfly	Pupa
14	In economic terms what do you mean by ‘intermediate goods’?	Goods sold between industries for the resale or production of other goods
15	The Maximum strength of the Bangladeshi Parliament is	350

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Free Weekly Current Affairs Quizzes for SSC CGL

Apart from general awareness questions, we have a weekly current affairs quiz as well. This quiz can help you with the current affairs part. Also, you will be able to be updated on all the current affairs.

Free Weekly Current Affairs Quizzes for SSC CGL

How to Prepare General Awareness for SSC CGL

Step 1. Start with Static GK

• Begin with NCERTs (Class 6–10) for History, Geography, and Science basics.
• Make concise notes from Lucent’s General Knowledge – this is the most recommended SSC GA book.
• Focus on frequently repeated topics: Mughal Empire, Indian Constitution, Important Rivers, and Inventions.

Step 2. Integrate Daily Current Affairs

• Read a daily current affairs PDF or app for 15–20 minutes.
• Revise weekly and monthly compilations to retain information.
• Follow government news sources like PIB, India Today, or PracticeMock’s monthly CA PDFs.

Step 3. Revise Through Quizzes and PDFs

• Attempt daily GA quizzes to improve recall.
• Revise through previous years’ question PDFs — nearly 40–50% of questions repeat every year.
• Maintain a “Fact File” notebook for one-liners and quick revisions before the exam.

Step 4. Prioritise High-Weightage Topics

Focus more on:

• Polity → 4–5 questions
• History → 4–5 questions
• Geography → 3–4 questions
• Science → 6–8 questions
• Current Affairs → 5–6 questions

Step 5. Practice with Mock Tests

• Take full-length SSC CGL mock tests regularly to analyse your performance.
• After each test, review incorrect GA questions and note the facts you missed.
• Revise these mistakes every weekend.

Conclusion

The General Awareness section is your speed booster in SSC CGL. The key is regular practice, limited sources, and frequent revision. Download free resources such as the 500 GA Previous Year Questions PDF and Monthly Current Affairs Compilations from PracticeMock to strengthen your preparation.

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