SSC GD Constable Static GK PYQ Set (Memory-Based)
8 memory-based questions with answers and explanations for SSC GD Constable Static GK.
Memory-based compilation of frequently asked questions. Verify with the official answer key.
Q1. The classical dance 'Sattriya' is mainly associated with which state?
- Kerala
- Odisha
- Assam
- Manipur
Answer: C — Sattriya was introduced by Srimanta Sankardev in Assam's Vaishnava monasteries (sattras).
Q2. Kathakali is a classical dance form of:
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Answer: D — Kathakali is known for elaborate make-up and face masks.
Q3. 'Bihu' is a festival-dance of which state?
- West Bengal
- Sikkim
- Bihar
- Assam
Answer: D — Bihu marks the Assamese new year and harvest seasons.
Q4. Kuchipudi originated in which state?
- Odisha
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Karnataka
Answer: B — It is named after Kuchipudi village in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
Q5. Pandit Birju Maharaj was a famous exponent of:
- Kathak
- Bharatanatyam
- Odissi
- Manipuri
Answer: A — He belonged to the Lucknow gharana of Kathak.
Q6. 'Garba' is a folk dance of:
- Punjab
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
Answer: C — Garba is performed during Navratri in Gujarat.
Q7. Which is India's first national park (established 1936)?
- Gir
- Jim Corbett
- Kanha
- Kaziranga
Answer: B — Jim Corbett in Uttarakhand began as Hailey National Park in 1936.
Q8. Who wrote 'Godan'?
- Mahadevi Verma
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan
- Jaishankar Prasad
- Munshi Premchand
Answer: D — Godan (1936) was Premchand's last completed novel.