JKSSB General Knowledge MCQs

Explanation

The correct arrangement of the left-bank tributaries of the River Ganga from West to East is:

A) Ramganga - Gomti - Ghaghara - Gandak

Mapping the Tributaries (West to East)

The Ganga flows generally in a south-easterly direction through the Northern Plains. Its major left-bank tributaries originate mostly in the Himalayas and join the Ganga in the following sequence from West to East:

1. Ramganga: Joins the Ganga near Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh). It is the westernmost major left-bank tributary.

2. Gomti: Joins the Ganga near Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). It originates from Gomat Taal in Pilibhit.

3. Ghaghara: Joins the Ganga near Chhapra (Bihar). It is a major perennial river.

4. Gandak: Joins the Ganga at Sonpur, near Patna (Bihar).

5. Kosi: Often called the "Sorrow of Bihar," it joins further east near Kursela.

6. Mahananda: The easternmost left-bank tributary, joining in West Bengal/Bangladesh.

Explanation

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won the Bronze Medal at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025.

The championship was held in Doha, Qatar, in late December 2025. This was a historic achievement for Indian chess as Arjun became only the second Indian male player, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to secure a podium finish in this prestigious event.

Explanation

ndia won the Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2025 by defeating South Korea in the final.

Men's Asia Cup 2025 Details

• Final Score: India 4 – 1 South Korea

• Date: September 7, 2025

• Venue: Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar, India

• Goal Scorers for India: Dilpreet Singh (2 goals), Sukhjeet Singh, and Amit Rohidas.

• Significance: This was India's 4th title, and the victory secured their direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup

Explanation

• Statement I: The mission indeed has a proposed outlay of 10,000 crore over a five-year period (2026-2031).

• Statement II: While initial industry discussions aimed for 10%, the official Budget 2026-27 documentation sets the immediate target for India to capture 5% of the global biopharmaceutical market share (doubling its current position) through the production of biologics and biosimilars.

Explanation

• Statement I: Correct. The primary goal of a Special Intensive Revision is to update the electoral rolls by adding new eligible voters and verifying the details of existing ones.

• Statement II: Correct. A key function of this exercise is to ensure the "purity" of the voter list by identifying and removing duplicate entries, shifted voters, and those who are deceased or otherwise ineligible.

• Statement III: Incorrect. While the exercise is indeed conducted under the powers of Article 324, it is supervised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), not the Delimitation Commission. The Delimitation Commission is primarily responsible for redrawing the boundaries of constituencies based on census data, whereas the ECI manages the preparation and revision of electoral rolls.

Explanation

• The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project was managed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), which is the nodal agency for the design of the aircraft.

• However, the actual development and manufacturing of the LCA Mark-1 is handled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a premier Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company.

• The Tejas is a supersonic, single-seat, single-engine, multi-role light fighter aircraft designed for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.

Explanation

• I – Correct: Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR) is a key component listing doctors and health professionals.

• II – Correct: Health Facility Registry (HFR) contains details of hospitals and clinics.

• III – Correct: ABHA Number (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a unique digital health ID for individuals.

• IV – Incorrect: UDISE+ is related to education data (school database), not health.

Explanation

The Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) is administered by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Note that while the rural component is under Jal Shakti, the Urban component (SBM-U) is managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Explanation

Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was provided with a Legislative Assembly. However, unlike most states in India where "Public Order" and "Police" are State subjects (Entry 1 and 2 of the State List), these have been specifically reserved for the Union Government (acting through the Lieutenant Governor) in J&K.

Key Functional Differences:

• Public Order & Police: These are executive functions of the Centre. This is similar to the administrative structure of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

• Land: While "Land" is also often a sensitive subject in UTs, the primary distinction emphasized in the 2019 Act for J&K's legislative powers compared to states is the exclusion of Police and Public Order.

• Other Options: Education, Health, Agriculture, and Local self-government remain within the legislative competence of the J&K Assembly.

Explanation

Brij Lal Bhat — He was conferred the Padma Shri in 2026 in the field of social work for his contributions toward community service and reconciliation efforts in the region

Explanation

SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) is a twin-spacecraft mission being developed by ISRO. Its primary goal is to demonstrate the technologies required for autonomous docking, undocking, and formation flying. This capability is crucial for future missions like the Indian Space Station (Bharatiya Antariksha Station) and moon missions that involve sample returns or crew transfers.

Here is why the other options are incorrect:

• Aditya L-1: India's first solar mission to study the Sun from the Lagrange point 1.

• Gaganyaan: India's first human spaceflight mission designed to send astronauts into Low Earth Orbit.

• NISAR: A joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and ISRO to study global environmental changes

Explanation

1. “Every member country has an equal voting power regardless of its financial contribution.”

   • This is incorrect. Voting power in the IMF is weighted according to a country’s quota/contribution. Larger contributors (like the US, Japan, Germany) have more voting power.

2. “The IMF created Special Drawing Rights (SDR) as an international reserve asset in 1969.”

   • This is correct. SDRs were introduced in 1969 to supplement member countries’ official reserves.

3. “Private entities and individuals can also hold Special Drawing Rights (SDR).”

   • This is incorrect. SDRs are only held by IMF member countries and certain designated official institutions, not by private entities or individuals.

✅ Incorrect statements: I and III

Explanation

I. Indore secured first rank with a score of 200 out of 200 in Category‑1 (states having over 10 lakh population). ✔️

• Indore topped Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025 in Category I (cities with more than 10 lakh population) with a perfect 200/200 score.

II. Amravati secured first rank in Category‑2 (states having population between 3 and 10 lakh). ✔️

• Amravati was the top‑ranked city in Category II (population between 3 lakh and 10 lakh).

III. Dewas secured first rank in Category‑3 (states having a population under 3 lakh). ✔️

• Dewas topped Category III (cities with population below 3 lakh).

Explanation

Let’s match the SDGs with their primary objectives:

• SDG-6 → Clean water and sanitation ✅

• SDG-14 → Life below water ✅

• SDG-15 → Life on land ✅

• SDG-7 → Affordable and clean energy ✅

Correct matching:

Explanation

As of February 2026, the most accurate description of India’s progress on its ‘Panchamrit’ targets (announced at COP‑26, Glasgow) is:

🔹 D) India’s total non‑fossil power installed capacity crossed 50% of the total installed electricity capacity of the country. ✅

Here’s why this is correct:

• India’s total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 GW, and non‑fossil fuel sources (renewables + hydro + nuclear) now make up over 50 % of that capacity. India achieved this ahead of its 2030 target, reflecting strong progress on one of its Panchamrit commitments.

Explanation

Check each pair:

I. Brihad Samhita – Aryabhatta
❌ Incorrect – Brihat Samhita was written by Varahamihira, not Aryabhata.

II. Mrichchhakatika – Shudraka
✔ Correct – Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart) was written by Shudraka.

III. Milind Panho – Nagasena
✔ Correct – Milinda Panha records the dialogue between Nagasena and King Menander I.

✅ Correct Answer: II and III only.

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Explanation

The Services team won the 79th edition of the Santosh Trophy (2025–26) by defeating Kerala in the final.

✅ Correct Answer: Kerala

Explanation

The Indian athlete who set a new National Indoor Record and won the gold medal in the Men’s Heptathlon at the 2026 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin, China was Tejaswin Shankar.

• He scored 5,993 points, breaking his previous national indoor record.

• His performance also earned India’s only gold medal at the championship.

✅ Correct Answer: C) Tejaswin Shankar

Explanation

Correct Answer: Mirabai Chanu

Explanation:

• Sole Representative: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu was the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

• Achievement: She competed in the Women's 49kg category and won the Silver Medal, opening India's medal tally at the event.

• Note: While other weightlifters like Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli are prominent, they were not part of the Tokyo 2020 squad (though they have represented India in other major events like the Commonwealth Games).

Completed Fact: "Mirabai Chanu was the weightlifter who was part of the Indian Olympics 2020 squad."

Explanation

Correct Answer: R. Praggnanandhaa

Explanation:

• The Finalists: The final of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 (held in Baku, Azerbaijan) was played between India's R. Praggnanandhaa and Norway's Magnus Carlsen.

• The Result: Magnus Carlsen won the title in the tie-breaks, and R. Praggnanandhaa finished as the runner-up.

• Significance: Praggnanandhaa became the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to reach the final of the Chess World Cup and the youngest player ever to do so at that time.

Completed Fact: "In the Chess World Cup 2023, the Indian player R. Praggnanandhaa played in the final against Magnus Carlsen."

Explanation

Bilquis Mir — she is the first Indian woman appointed as a jury member at the Olympic Games

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According to the official list of Padma Bhushan awardees for 2025, Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti was honored in the Trade and Industry category for his distinguished service.

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NCDC stands for National Centre for Disease Control, which is an institute under the Indian Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Established in 1963, it functions as a national center of excellence for the control of communicable diseases in India. Its headquarters are located in New Delhi

Explanation

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection caused by dermatophytes—fungi that thrive on keratin found in skin, hair, and nails. It spreads primarily through:

• Skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal.

• Contact with contaminated objects such as towels, bedding, or combs.

• Exposure to infected soil, though this is less common and typically requires prolonged contact with highly infected soil. 

Explanation

• Statement i is CORRECT: ASEAN was indeed founded on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand. The founding members were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, who signed the Bangkok Declaration.

• Statement ii is CORRECT: The expansion occurred in stages: Brunei Darussalam joined on January 7, 1984. Vietnam joined in 1995, Laos and Myanmar in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999.

• Statement iii is INCORRECT: As of October 26, 2025, ASEAN officially expanded to 11 member states. Timor-Leste (East Timor) acceded as the 11th full member during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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The Philippines has been selected to host the board of the "Loss and Damage" fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to countries vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.