SSC CGL (Prelims) 2020 — solved question paper

Q1. As of the year 2020–21, which of the following states had the lowest unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above?

1. Sikkim
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Gujarat
4. Chhattisgarh

Answer: Chhattisgarh

The question refers to unemployment data for persons aged 15 years and above in 2020–21. Among the given states, Chhattisgarh had the lowest unemployment rate. This is based on official labour force survey data.

Q2. Anglo-Indian nomination in State Assemblies was terminated by:

1. Governor's ongoing nomination power
2. 42nd Amendment
3. 104th Amendment
4. Proportional representation election

Answer: 104th Amendment

The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 ended the nomination of Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It also extended the reservation for SC/ST in legislatures for another period. Therefore, the correct answer is 104th Amendment.

Q3. Neeraj Chopra won his first Olympic gold medal in:

1. Rio 2016
2. Tokyo 2020
3. Paris 2024
4. London 2012

Answer: Tokyo 2020

Neeraj Chopra won India’s first Olympic gold in athletics at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in men’s javelin throw. This was a landmark achievement for Indian sports.

Q4. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 primarily aims to:

1. Replace all private institutions with public universities
2. Introduce a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
3. Abolish board examinations permanently
4. Remove vocational education streams

Answer: Introduce a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure

NEP 2020 introduced a new school curriculum structure of 5+3+3+4, replacing the earlier 10+2 pattern. It also emphasizes holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education.

Q5. What was the defining milestone of Neeraj Chopra's performance in the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

1. He broke the Olympic record on his final attempt.
2. He became the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal.
3. He defeated the defending champion by a margin of over 5 metres.
4. He was the only athlete in the final to throw beyond 80 metres.

Answer: He became the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal.

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This made him the first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.

Q6. Which statement about India's performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is correct? 1. India won its highest-ever total tally of 7 medals. 2. Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever gold in athletics.

1. Only 1 is Correct
2. Only 2 is Correct
3. Both 1 and 2 are Correct
4. Neither 1 nor 2 is Correct

Answer: Both 1 and 2 are Correct

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, India won 7 medals, which was its highest-ever tally at that time. Neeraj Chopra also won gold in javelin throw, giving India its first-ever Olympic gold in athletics.

Q7. The provision for nominating Anglo-Indian members to the State Legislative Assemblies was discontinued by which of the following?

1. The Governor's continuing power to nominate
2. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment
3. The 104th Constitutional Amendment
4. Election by proportional representation

Answer: The 104th Constitutional Amendment

The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 discontinued the nomination of Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It extended the reservation for SC/ST but removed this special provision.