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37 SSC CGL (Prelims) 2023 questions with worked solutions.
Q1. Where was the first meeting of the Employment Working Group of the G20 conducted?
Answer: Jodhpur
The first meeting of the G20 Employment Working Group was conducted in Jodhpur. This was part of India’s G20 presidency meetings held across different cities.
Q2. Who was appointed as India's 28th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in March 2023?
Answer: S. S. Dubey
S. S. Dubey was appointed as India's 28th Controller General of Accounts in March 2023. The CGA is a key post in the Ministry of Finance responsible for accounting and financial reporting.
Q3. Which of the following was the mascot of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?
Answer: Olly
Olly was the official mascot of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023. The mascot was inspired by the olive ridley turtle, which is closely associated with Odisha.
Q4. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Indian Constitution as of 2023?
Answer: 11
The Indian Constitution originally had 10 Fundamental Duties, and one more duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002. So, the total number of Fundamental Duties is 11.
Q5. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) introduces:
Answer: Video recording of confessions
The BNSS introduces procedural reforms, including the use of video recording for certain confessions and statements to improve transparency. It does not eliminate bail provisions or assume guilt.
Answer: 1 and 2 only
MISHTI is a government initiative for mangrove restoration and afforestation using scientific methods, so statement 1 is correct. It was introduced in the Union Budget 2023–24, making statement 2 correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the scheme is for conservation, not commercial leasing.
Answer: Only 1
Chandrayaan-3 made India the first country to land near the Moon’s south polar region, so statement 1 is correct. However, Chandrayaan-3 consisted of a lander and rover only; it did not carry an orbiter, so statement 2 is incorrect.
Q8. The main objective of the National Green Hydrogen Mission is to:
Answer: Develop hydrogen as a clean energy source
The National Green Hydrogen Mission is intended to promote hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source. It supports decarbonization and energy transition, not nuclear, coal, or petroleum expansion.
Q9. When did India successfully conduct the first Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight?
Answer: October 2023
India successfully conducted the first Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight in October 2023. This was an important uncrewed test mission for validating the crew escape system and related technologies.
Answer: Startup Bridge Forum
The Startup Bridge Forum was launched by India under the G20 to connect and promote startup ecosystems among member nations. It is aimed at collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing.
Q11. The 2023 Asian Games were officially hosted in which city?
Answer: Hangzhou
The 2023 Asian Games were officially held in Hangzhou, China. Although scheduled for 2022, they were postponed and conducted in 2023.
Answer: Global Biofuel Alliance
India launched the Global Biofuel Alliance during its G20 Presidency in 2023. It was one of the major initiatives alongside Digital Public Infrastructure. The alliance aims to promote biofuel adoption and cooperation among countries.
Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct
Statement 1 is correct because Chandrayaan-3 made a successful soft landing near the Moon’s south polar region. Statement 2 is correct because Aditya-L1 was launched to observe the Sun from the Sun–Earth L1 point. Statement 3 is incorrect because Gaganyaan had not completed India’s first human spaceflight in 2023.
Answer: Jurisdictional Magistrate
Under BNSS, the right to statutory or default bail is first asserted before the jurisdictional Magistrate. If the Magistrate cannot grant it in the given circumstances, the matter may move to a higher court, but the first application is before the Magistrate. Hence, the correct answer is Jurisdictional Magistrate.
Q15. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of sedition has been:
Answer: Renamed with expanded scope on sovereignty
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces the old sedition provision with a broader offence related to acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. Thus, the offence has been renamed and its scope expanded.
Q16. Which ISRO mission achieved the first soft landing near the lunar south pole?
Answer: Chandrayaan - 3
Chandrayaan-3 achieved India’s first successful soft landing on the Moon, near the lunar south pole. Chandrayaan-2 attempted a landing but did not succeed, while Chandrayaan-1 was an orbiter and Aditya-L1 is a solar mission.
Q17. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which type of evidence is admissible in digital form?
Answer: Electronic records
Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, electronic records are admissible as evidence in digital form. The law modernizes evidence rules to include digital documents and data.
Q18. Which state topped the medal tally in the 37th National Games 2023 held in Goa?
Answer: Maharashtra
Maharashtra topped the medal tally at the 37th National Games held in Goa in 2023. The question asks for the overall leader on the medals table, not the host state or the team with the most golds alone.
Q19. Which Act has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973?
Answer: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
The CrPC, 1973 has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaces the IPC, while Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaces the Evidence Act.
Answer: Allowing trials in absentia for proclaimed offenders
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 includes a provision allowing trials in absentia for proclaimed offenders. This is intended to modernise and speed up the criminal justice process when accused persons evade the court.
Answer: Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The IPC was the colonial-era law that defined offences and punishments in India.
Answer: 3 days
Jaipur’s workshop was on 6 Mar 2023 and Ranchi’s workshop was on 9 Mar 2023. The difference between the dates is 3 days.
Q23. Who joined as the CEO of NITI Aayog in February 2023?
Answer: B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
B.V.R. Subrahmanyam was appointed CEO of NITI Aayog in February 2023. Amitabh Kant had completed his tenure before him. The other options do not match this appointment.
Q24. Under the BSA, 2023, oral evidence must be:
Answer: Direct and related to what the witness saw or heard
Under the BSA, 2023, oral evidence must be direct, meaning it should relate to what the witness personally saw, heard, or perceived. Hearsay and assumptions are not the standard form of oral evidence. Therefore, the direct firsthand option is correct.
Answer: Stealing personal details to create fake identities and commit fraud
Identity theft cybercrime involves stealing personal information and using it to impersonate someone or commit fraud. The other options do not necessarily constitute identity theft.
Answer: Surat
Pune's seminar was on 2 March. Exactly two days after that is 4 March, which corresponds to Surat.
Answer: Kochi, Lucknow, Nagpur, Ranchi
Kochi was on 7 March, Lucknow on 8 March, Nagpur on 9 March, and Ranchi on 10 March. Arranging from earliest to latest gives Kochi, Lucknow, Nagpur, Ranchi.
Answer: Sunday
Nagpur was on 10 March, which is 5 days after 5 March (Delhi). If 10 March was Friday, then 5 March was five days earlier, i.e. Sunday. Therefore, Delhi seminar was on Sunday.
Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct
Pranav Soorma improved his own previous club throw record of 30.01 m and also set a new Asian record with 33.54 m at the Khelo India Para Games 2023. Therefore, both statements are correct.
Q30. What does the BSA, 2023 provide about secondary evidence, such as photocopies or scanned documents?
Answer: It is admissible only if the original is lost, destroyed, or unavailable for valid reasons
Under the BSA, 2023, secondary evidence like copies or scanned documents is not the first choice. It becomes admissible when the original document is unavailable for valid legal reasons such as loss or destruction.
Answer: Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera and Processing Algorithm
Vikram used a hazard detection and avoidance system consisting of a camera and processing algorithm to identify obstacles and safe landing areas during descent. This helped ensure a controlled soft landing.
Answer: All of the above
The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It inserted/modified Articles 239AA, 330A, and 332A accordingly. Hence, all of the above are correct.
Q33. The PM-PRANAM scheme aims to:
Answer: Reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by promoting alternatives
PM-PRANAM stands for PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth. It aims to reduce chemical fertilizer use by encouraging alternative and balanced nutrient management. Therefore, the correct answer is the option about reducing chemical fertilizers.
Q34. In which month and year did India successfully carry out the first Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight?
Answer: October 2023
The first Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight was successfully carried out by ISRO in October 2023. It was part of the preparatory tests for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
Answer: Startup20 Engagement Group
During India’s G20 presidency, Startup20 was launched as an engagement group to promote startup collaboration and ecosystem development. It focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy dialogue among member countries.
Answer: 1 and 2 only
MISHTI stands for Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes and focuses on mangrove afforestation/restoration using scientific methods. It was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24. The scheme does not permit commercial leasing of mangrove areas.
Q37. If January 1, 2023 was a Sunday, what day of the week was March 1, 2023?
Answer: Wednesday
From January 1 to March 1, the total shift is 31 days in January plus 28 days in February, i.e. 59 days. Since 59 leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 7, the day moves forward by 3 days from Sunday, giving Wednesday.