SSC General Awareness 2

Question 1

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

Accepted Answer

Mars

Answer

Mars is called the Red Planet because its surface is covered with reddish iron oxide (rust).

Question 2

The 'Chipko Movement' was associated with:

Accepted Answer

Forest conservation

Answer

The Chipko Movement, started in 1973 in Uttarakhand, was a forest conservation movement where people hugged trees to prevent felling.

Question 3

Which organ of the human body produces insulin?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

Answer

Insulin is produced by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans within the pancreas.

Question 4

The 'G20' group consists of how many member countries?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

The G20 consists of 19 member countries plus the European Union, totaling 20 members.

Question 5

The Indian National Flag was designed by:

Accepted Answer

Pingali Venkayya

Answer

Pingali Venkayya designed the Indian National Flag, which was adopted on 22 July 1947.

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