The SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level) Exam is a national-level exam for 12th-pass candidates to recruit for posts like LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, and DEO. General Awareness (GA) is a high-scoring section in Tier 1, and preparing repeated questions can significantly improve your score. This blog covers the most repeated questions on General Awareness in SSC CHSL Tier 1, along with tips, topics, and examples.
Most Repeated GA Questions in SSC CHSL
Over the past 5-10 years, certain questions appear almost every year. Here’s a list of highly repeated questions:
- Who was the first President of India?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Zakir Husain
C) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
D) V.V. Giri
Answer: A - What is the capital of Bhutan?
A) Thimphu
B) Kathmandu
C) Paro
D) Phuntsholing
Answer: A - Who wrote ‘Gitanjali’?
A) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B) Rabindranath Tagore
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) Premchand
Answer: B - Which Article of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
A) Article 15
B) Article 12–35
C) Article 21
D) Article 51A
Answer: B - The River Ganga originates from?
A) Yamunotri
B) Gangotri Glacier
C) Kedarnath
D) Nanda Devi
Answer: B - Who is known as the Father of Indian Constitution?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) Sardar Patel
D) C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: B - First woman Prime Minister of India?
A) Sonia Gandhi
B) Pratibha Patil
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer: C - Headquarters of WHO?
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) London
D) Paris
Answer: B - Who discovered the vaccine for Smallpox?
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A) Louis Pasteur
B) Edward Jenner
C) Robert Koch
D) Alexander Fleming
Answer: B - Which gas is used in electric bulbs?
A) Argon
B) Neon
C) Nitrogen
D) Helium
Answer: A - The Indian National Congress was founded in which year?
A) 1885
B) 1905
C) 1919
D) 1920
Answer: A - Who gave the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ to Mahatma Gandhi?
A) Subhas Chandra Bose
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Sardar Patel
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: A - Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Answer: B - National Science Day is celebrated on?
A) 28 February
B) 26 January
C) 11 February
D) 15 August
Answer: A - Which is the largest desert in India?
A) Thar Desert
B) Kutch Desert
C) Rann of Kachchh
D) Great Indian Desert
Answer: A - The Prime Minister of India is appointed by?
A) Chief Justice
B) President
C) Parliament
D) Vice President
Answer: B - Which state is called the ‘Land of Rising Sun’?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Sikkim
D) Manipur
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Answer: A - RBI stands for?
A) Reserve Bank of India
B) Rural Bank of India
C) Regional Bank of India
D) None of the above
Answer: A - Nobel Prize in Peace 2020 was awarded to?
A) Malala Yousafzai
B) World Food Programme
C) ICAN
D) UNHCR
Answer: B - Which is the smallest planet in the Solar System?
A) Venus
B) Mercury
C) Mars
D) Pluto
Answer: B - Who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics?
A) John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, John M. Martinis
B) Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Richard Feynman
C) Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, Andrea Ghez
D) James Peebles, Kip Thorne, Rainer Weiss
Answer: A - Who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine?
A) James Allison, Tasuku Honjo
B) Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, Shimon Sakaguchi
C) Paul Lauterbur, Peter Mansfield
D) Harald zur Hausen, Luc Montagnier
Answer: B - The capital of Bhutan is?
A) Thimphu
B) Kathmandu
C) Paro
D) Phuntsholing
Answer: A - Who is known as the Father of Indian Constitution?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) Sardar Patel
D) C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: B - National Science Day is celebrated on?
A) 26 January
B) 28 February
C) 11 February
D) 15 August
Answer: B - Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental
Rights?
A) Article 15
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B) Article 12–35
C) Article 21
D) Article 51A
Answer: B - First woman Prime Minister of India?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Pratibha Patil
D) Sonia Gandhi
Answer: A - Who wrote ‘Gitanjali’?
A) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B) Rabindranath Tagore
C) Premchand
D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer: B - The River Ganga originates from?
A) Yamunotri
B) Gangotri Glacier
C) Kedarnath
D) Nanda Devi
Answer: B - Headquarters of WHO?
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) London
D) Paris
Answer: A
Most Repeated SSC CHSL Tier 1 Questions PDF
SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam is one of the most competitive exams in India. Practicing the most repeated questions can help candidates improve their accuracy and speed. Below is a set of complete 100 MCQs from previous year trends, covering General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Reasoning. You can download it as a PDF for offline practice.
Topic wise SSC CHSL General Awareness Syllabus
The SSC CHSL General Awareness Syllabus is as follows:
| Subject | Topics |
| General Awareness | 1. Environment and its Societal Applications 2. Current Events 3. Everyday Observations 4. Scientific Aspects 5. India and Neighboring Countries |
| History | 1. Indus Valley and Civilization 2. Buddhism and Jainism in India 3. The Magadha Empire 4. Gupta Dynasty 5. Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire 6. India and its Independence |
| Geography | 1. The Universe and the Solar System 2. Earth 3. Mountains and Rivers 4. Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere 5. Wind Cyclone6. Climate 7. Geological Survey of India 8. Indian Climate, Natural Vegetation and Soil |
| Economics | 1. General Economics 2. Economic Planning 3. National Income of India 4. Budget 5. Market 6. Demand and Supply 7. Economic Concepts 8. Population of India, Mortality Rate, Unemployment |
| Polity | 1. Constitutional Development of India 2. State, Union Territory 3. Fundamental Rights 4. Directive Principles of State Policy 5. Executive, Legislation, Judiciary 6. Constitution of India |
| Science | Basic Topics of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology |
Check out detailed SSC CHSL Syllabus to know more about other subjects.
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SSC CHSL Preparation Strategy for General Awareness
General Awareness (GA) is important for SSC CHSL Tier 1, covering current events, history, geography, polity, economy, and science. Some questions repeat every year, so focusing on them is a smart part of your SSC CHSL Preparation Strategy to save time, improve accuracy, and score easy marks. Study NCERT books and previous papers, make short notes, practice mocks, stay updated with current affairs, and revise awards, sports, and government schemes.
| Preparation Tips | Description |
| NCERT & Previous Year Papers | Focus on basic repeated questions in History, Geography, and Polity. |
| Short Notes | Make concise notes for quick revision of important facts and events. |
| Mock Tests & Quizzes | Regular practice improves speed, accuracy, and exam readiness. |
| Current Affairs | Stay updated with events from the last 12 months, including awards, sports, and government initiatives. |
| Revision | Regularly revise key topics, repeated questions, and important government schemes. |
| Strategy Approach | Start with NCERT basics, then cover Polity & Economy, solve previous papers, and attempt mocks to track weak areas. |
FAQs
Ans. Repeated questions save preparation time, improve accuracy, and help score easy marks.
Ans. NCERT books (History, Geography, Polity), previous year papers, and current affairs magazines.
Ans. Weekly revision for current affairs and monthly revision for static topics is recommended.
Ans. Yes, they help track weak areas, improve speed, and provide exam-like practice.
Ans. Focus on repeated questions, study NCERT and previous papers, make short notes, practice mocks, and stay updated with current affairs.
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