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SSC JE Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the SSC Junior Engineer Examination: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Indian Polity, History & Geography practice
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Q1.Which Five-Year Plan is associated with the Mahalanobis model?
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Answer: A — Second
The Second Plan (1956–61) emphasised heavy industry using the Mahalanobis model.
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Q2.The Battle of Plassey was fought in:
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Answer: D — 1757
In 1757 the East India Company under Robert Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah.
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Q3.Which Article empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?
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Answer: C — Article 352
Article 352 — National Emergency; 356 — President’s Rule; 360 — Financial Emergency.
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Q4.The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is in:
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Answer: A — Mumbai
The RBI has been headquartered in Mumbai since 1937.
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Q5.The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was:
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Answer: C — Hampi
Hampi (Vijayanagara) on the Tungabhadra was the capital.
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Q6.Which mountain range separates the Indo-Gangetic plain from the Deccan Plateau?
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Answer: D — Vindhya
The Vindhya range forms the traditional boundary between North and South India.
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Q7.Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
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Answer: C — Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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Q8.The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the constitution of:
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Answer: C — Ireland
The DPSPs (Part IV) were inspired by the Irish Constitution.
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Q9.The Quit India Movement was launched in:
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Answer: D — 1942
It was launched on 8 August 1942.
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Q10.Who founded the Maurya Empire?
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Answer: A — Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the empire around 322 BCE with Chanakya’s guidance.
How to approach indian polity, history & geography questions
Anchor facts to the Constitution’s Parts and key Articles (III Fundamental Rights, IV DPSP, 32, 352, 356, 360) and build timelines for the freedom struggle. Pair each place with its state on a map.
About SSC JE
SSC Junior Engineer Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Recruits civil, mechanical and electrical Junior Engineers; the general sections cover reasoning and awareness.
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SSC JE practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| Physics | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Number System & Simplification | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |