SSC CGL (Prelims) GK: Static GK questions with solutions

Q1. Who is the author of the book 'Wings of Fire'?

1. Kalam Azad
2. Chetan Bhagat
3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
4. Ravindra Nath Tagore

Answer: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

'Wings of Fire' is the autobiography of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, written with Arun Tiwari. He is widely known as the Missile Man of India and served as the President of India.

Q2. What is the currency of Japan?

1. Yuan
2. Won
3. Yen
4. Ruble

Answer: Yen

Japan uses the yen as its official currency. The yuan is used in China, the won in South Korea/North Korea, and the ruble in Russia.

Q3. In which year did India gain independence?

1. 1945
2. 1947
3. 1950
4. 1952

Answer: 1947

India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. This is a standard static GK fact.