Brief Summary
Alright doston, this session is all about cracking those GK/GS questions for SSC exams like CGL, CHSL, and CPO. Gaurav Maurya is here to help you out Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. They're diving into previous year papers and important concepts. Plus, there's info on Super Pass Live for detailed PT, current affairs, and geography classes.
- Covers important GK/GS questions for SSC exams.
- Mentions Super Pass Live subscription benefits and how to get a discount.
- Encourages regular attendance for comprehensive coverage.
Introduction
Gaurav Maurya welcomes everyone to the session on SSC Testbook YouTube channel, focusing on GK/GS questions relevant for SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, and other SSC exams. The sessions are scheduled from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. He mentions that they've been covering previous year questions and will start practice sets once the CGL notification is out. He also reminds viewers about the Selection Post notification and upcoming notifications for SSC JST and Stenographer.
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Gaurav discusses the Super Pass Live subscription, which offers 375+ government exam courses, 1.5 lakh mock tests, 10,000 study notes, and 3,000 previous year questions. The 3-month subscription is priced at ₹529, and the 12-month subscription is at ₹1799. He shares the coupon code "GAURAVM" for maximum discount and a WhatsApp number (973807407) for any doubts.
Article 79: Parliament and Its Proceedings
The first question is from SSC CGL 2024, asking which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Parliament and its proceedings. Options include Articles 52, 61, 78, and 79. Article 52 is about the President of India, Article 61 is about the impeachment of the President, and Article 78 is about the functions and duties of the Prime Minister. Therefore, the correct answer is Article 79, which relates to the Parliament.
Removal of the President of India
The next question from SSC CGL 2024 asks about the correct statement regarding the removal of the President of India. The correct answer is that the removal process requires a sign by 1/4th of the members. The impeachment process is taken from the USA and can be initiated in either of the houses.
Article 78: Duties of Prime Minister
The discussion moves to Article 78 of the Constitution, which deals with the Prime Minister's duties to keep the President informed. Emergency powers are also discussed: National Emergency (Article 352), President's Rule (Article 356), and Financial Emergency (Article 360). The President's advisory power to the Supreme Court falls under Article 143, and the election of the President is covered in Article 54.
Formation of the Himalayan Mountain Range
A question from CHSL 2024 asks about the formation of the Himalayan mountain range. The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates. The Pacific plate is the largest plate. There are two types of plates: oceanic and continental.
Tropic of Cancer in India
The discussion shifts to a question from SSC CPO 2024 about the Tropic of Cancer passing through which Indian state. The correct answer is Chhattisgarh. The presenter shares a trick to remember the states: "Meera has a JCB and her JCB stands on GMT." The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states, and the Mahi River cuts it twice.
Understanding 'Bhabar' in Northern Plains
The presenter explains what 'Bhabar' is in the context of the Northern Plains. Bhabar is a narrow belt where rivers disappear due to the presence of boulders and gaps, causing the water to flow underground. Old alluvial soil is called 'Bhangar,' not Bhabar.
Valabhi: Ancient Indian City
The discussion moves to a question about Valabhi, an ancient Indian city, which was the capital of the Maitrika dynasty.
Tipu Sultan's Reign in Mysore
The presenter discusses Tipu Sultan becoming the ruler of Mysore in 1782. There were four Anglo-Mysore Wars. The first was in 1767, the second from 1780-1784 (led by Hyder Ali until his death in 1782, then by Tipu Sultan), the third in 1791-92, and the fourth in 1798-99, where Tipu Sultan died.
Village Assemblies in South India
The topic shifts to South India, discussing the village assembly found in areas where landowners were not Brahmins, known as "Ur."
Raja Rajeshwara Temple Construction
The discussion is about the builders of the Raja Rajeshwara Temple, who constructed a 4 km long incline to place a 90-ton stone on top of the tallest shikhar. The Raja Rajeshwara Temple is also known as the Brihadeeswarar Temple, built by Raja Raja Chola I in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The presenter also mentions the Ramappa Temple in Telangana, also known as Rudreshwara Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wave Oscillation and Sound Waves
The presenter asks which wave oscillates parallel to the motion of a sound wave. The correct answer is a longitudinal wave. Longitudinal waves require a medium, so the speed of sound in a vacuum is zero. Transverse waves, like light waves, do not require a medium.
Microorganism Responsible for Malaria
The discussion moves to the microorganism responsible for causing malaria, which is Plasmodium. Malaria is a protozoan disease. Salmonella causes typhoid. The vector for malaria is the female Anopheles mosquito.
Basicity Among Group One Elements
The presenter discusses the correct order of basicity among Group One elements. The trick to remember the elements is "H Li Na Ki Rb Cs Fr" (H Lee Na Ki Rub Se Fariyad). Basicity increases as you go down the group, so the correct order is LiOH < NaOH < KOH.
Traditional Mask Dance of West Bengal
The discussion shifts to the traditional mask dance of West Bengal, which is Gambhira. Other dances mentioned are Kavadia (Karnataka), Giddha (Punjab), and Jawara (Madhya Pradesh). The presenter also differentiates between Jhumar (Jharkhand, Haryana), Jhumura/Jhumur (Assam), Ghoomar (Rajasthan), Ghumura (Odisha), and Gomira (West Bengal).
International Kite Festival
The International Kite Festival is a popular cultural festival of Gujarat. Other festivals mentioned are Kutch Festival, Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti), and Bestu Varas (New Year). Janmashtami is also celebrated grandly in Gujarat. The presenter lists dances like Garba, Dandiya, Tippani, Bhavai, Padhar, and Dang.
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award
The discussion moves to the annual Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra award, given by the state of Odisha. Kelucharan Mohapatra was an Odissi dancer. Famous Odissi dancers include Sonal Mansingh, Pankaj Das, and Aruna Mohanty.
Indian National Science Academy
The Indian National Science Academy is located in New Delhi. Science Day is celebrated on February 28th to commemorate C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928, for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1930.
Indian Institute of Soil Sciences
The Indian Institute of Soil Sciences is located in Bhopal. The Arid Soil Research Institute is in Jodhpur, and the Potato Research Institute is in Shimla.
Santosh Trophy Winner
The Santosh Trophy was won by West Bengal. The presenter then asks which team won the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, which was won by Jammu Kashmir for the first time. The Ranji Trophy is named after Raja Ranjit Singh and is related to cricket.
Padugai Group of Temples
The discussion shifts to which of the following temples is not a part of the Padugai Group of Temples. The answer is Ravana Phadi.
Raja Raja I: Chola Ruler
Raja Raja I, considered the most powerful Chola ruler, became king in 985 AD. The founder of the Chola dynasty was Vijayalaya. The Chola dynasty had a strong navy and engaged in trade. Other powerful rulers included Rajendra Chola.
French Possessions in India
French possessions in India were restored after the Battle of Wandiwash by the Treaty of Paris in 1763. The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 was between the British East India Company and the French, which the British won. Other important battles mentioned are the Battle of Plassey (1757), the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), and the Battle of Buxar (1764).
Constitution: Part Five, Chapter Two
Part Five, Chapter Two of the Constitution does not include Article 123. Article 108 relates to joint sittings. Article 123 is about the power of the President to promulgate ordinances.
Article 123: Ordinance Making Power
As per Article 123, the ordinance-making power is the most important legislative power of the President. The Governor's power to promulgate ordinances is in Article 213.
State Legislature in the Constitution
Part Six, Chapter Three of the Constitution deals with the State Legislature. Government is divided into three parts: Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary. State Legislature includes the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, and Governor.
Longitudinal Valley Between Lesser Himalaya and Shivalik
The longitudinal valley lying between the Lesser Himalaya and Shivalik is called Duns. The largest Dun is Dehradun.
Drainage System in a Central Lake
The drainage system formed when rivers discharge their water from all directions into a central lake is called centripetal. Dendritic drainage forms branch-like structures.
Eutrophication in Water Bodies
Eutrophication in a water body is caused by the excessive presence of nitrogen and phosphorus.
Monetary Policy Committee in India
The Monetary Policy Committee in India is chaired by the RBI Governor. The committee formulates monetary policies with qualitative and quantitative tools like repo rate, reverse repo rate, MSF, SLR, and CRR.
Loudness of Sound Measurement
The loudness of sound is measured in decibels. Hertz is the unit of frequency, and Joule is the unit of energy, heat, and work.
Viral Disease Identification
Among the options, chickenpox is a viral disease caused by the varicella virus. Smallpox is caused by the variola virus. Other viral diseases include measles, mumps, hepatitis, and polio.
Mendeleev's Periodic Table
Mendeleev's periodic table, published in 1872, had eight groups. Mendeleev is considered the father of the periodic table. The modern periodic table, developed by Henry Moseley in 1913, has 18 groups and 7 periods.
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is situated in Patiala.
Kala Ghoda Art Festival
The Kala Ghoda Art Festival is organized every year in Mumbai. Other festivals in Maharashtra include Bail Pola (worship of bulls), Kojagiri, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Dahi Handi.
Author of Othello
The author of the tragic story Othello is William Shakespeare.
Guru Bipin Singh and Manipuri Dance
Guru Bipin Singh, awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, is known for promoting Manipuri classical dance. The Jhaveri sisters are also associated with Manipuri dance.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Sumit Antil did not win the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024. The award was given to D. Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar, and Manu Bhaker.
ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year
The presenter asks who won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year Award 2023-24 and leaves it as a homework question for the viewers.
Conclusion and Super Pass Live Promotion
The session concludes with a reminder about the Monday to Saturday sessions from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM and a special class on the Testbook channel the next morning at 9:00 AM. The presenter promotes the Super Pass Live subscription, highlighting its benefits for SSC, Railway, Banking, Teaching, and State exams. He mentions the availability of live and recorded sessions, mock tests, study notes, and previous year questions. He shares the coupon code "GAURAVM" for a discount and encourages viewers to join the Telegram channel for updates and PDFs.
