SSC CGL (Prelims) 2000 — solved question paper

Q1. Hariprasad Chaurasia, an Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition, was awarded which of the following awards in 2000?

1. Padma Shri
2. Padma Vibhushan
3. Bharat Ratna
4. Padma Bhushan

Answer: Padma Vibhushan

Hariprasad Chaurasia received the Padma Vibhushan in 2000. It is one of India’s highest civilian awards and is commonly awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.

Q2. Fill in the blank: The Summer Olympics held in _______ in September 2000 featured India's first individual Olympic medal won by a woman, Karnam Malleswari.

1. Sydney, Australia
2. Athens, Greece
3. Barcelona, Spain
4. Seoul, South Korea

Answer: Sydney, Australia

The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia. At these Games, Karnam Malleswari won India’s first individual Olympic medal by a woman.