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SSC Stenographer Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 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.Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: A — Vice-President
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
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Q2.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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Q3.The first Indian satellite was:
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Answer: C — Aryabhata
Aryabhata was launched on 19 April 1975.
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Q4.The Battle of Plassey was fought in:
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Answer: B — 1757
In 1757 the East India Company under Robert Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah.
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Q5.Which Article provides for the President’s election by an electoral college?
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Answer: D — Article 54
Article 54 describes the electoral college that elects the President.
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Q6.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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Q7.Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
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Answer: B — President
The President appoints the Chief Justice under Article 124.
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Q8.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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Q9.The Constitution of India came into force on:
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Answer: A — 26 January 1950
It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950 (Republic Day).
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Q10.Who founded the Maurya Empire?
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Answer: B — 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.
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SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). A computer-based test of reasoning, general awareness and English followed by a shorthand skill test.
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| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | English | Question bank |
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |