Brief Summary
This YouTube video is a comprehensive SSC exam preparation session, covering a wide range of topics including history, geography, polity, and current affairs. The instructor uses a question-and-answer format, providing detailed explanations and additional information related to each question. The session also includes motivational talks and strategies for effective exam preparation.
- Covers diverse topics: history, geography, polity, current affairs.
- Question-and-answer format with detailed explanations.
- Includes motivational talks and exam preparation strategies.
- Emphasizes the importance of continuous revision and conceptual clarity.
Greetings and Introduction
The instructor warmly welcomes the students to the KGS family and expresses enthusiasm for the class. He encourages students to greet each other and mentions that the session will include both new and revised questions. The class is specifically beneficial for those preparing for the Delhi Police exams.
Test Series Information
The instructor provides information about the Delhi Police and Head Constable test series, each priced at ₹49. The Delhi Police series includes 15 full-length tests, while the Head Constable series starts on October 14th. An All India Free Mock Test is scheduled for September 28th.
Question 1: Pallava Kings' Title
The first question asks about the title held by the Pallava kings to indicate their rule was based on religious scriptures. The correct answer is Dharma Maharaja, which signifies following Rajdharma. The capital of the Pallava dynasty was Kanchipuram.
Question 2: Khairwar Movement
The next question concerns the leader of the Khairwar movement. The correct answer is Bhagirath Manjhi. The Khairwar movement was a tribal movement against British power. Birsa Munda is associated with the Ulgulan rebellion (Munda rebellion), and Sidhu Murmu is related to the Santhal rebellion, which was the first tribal rebellion in the Jharkhand region. Khairwar is also identified as a tribe residing in UP.
Question 3: Harsha's Reign Inscription
The question asks which king's reign does not have an inscription from the time of Harshavardhana. The correct answer is the Aihole inscription, which belongs to the Chalukya dynasty of South India and was built by King Pulakeshin II. Pulakeshin II defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada River. Banskheda copper plates, issued by Harshavardhana, mention land donations.
Question 4: Bhagirath Manjhi's Promise
This question asks what promise Bhagirath Manjhi made to the Santhals. The correct answer is land restoration and divine protection. This involved reclaiming land seized by the British. Divine conservation meant that all events were attributed to the gods they worshipped.
Question 5: Ryotwari Settlement
The question concerns the Ryotwari Settlement. The incorrect statement is that it was implemented in the Gangetic plains after being found successful. The correct statements are that it was developed by Thomas Munro and established directly with the farmers, not landlords, and was tested on a smaller scale in areas occupied by Tipu.
Question 6: Dora Visoi and Chakra Visoi Rebellion
The question relates Dora Visoi and Chakra Visoi to a rebellion against political instability, British laws, and economic hardship. The correct answer is Ghomosur Orissa. Odisha's old name is Kalinga, and the Hathigumpha inscription is found in the Udayagiri hills. The Ghumsur area now includes the Ganjam and Kandhamal districts. The movement occurred from 1830 to 1850 and involved the Khod tribe, protesting the violation of land rights and control of forests.
Question 7: Yajnavarman, Sharadul Varman, and Ananta Varman
The question asks which state Yajnavarman, Sharadul Varman, and Ananta Varman were kings of. The correct answer is Maukhari of Kannauj. The Mokhari dynasty rose after the Gupta Empire. Vallabhi is located in Gujarat, and Thaneshwar is related to Harshvardhan. Kannauj is in UP, at the confluence of the Ramganga and Ganga rivers, and is known as the perfume city. Its old name is Shri, and it is associated with the Tripartite Conflict.
Question 8: Palaeolithic Period in India
The question concerns the duration of the Palaeolithic period in India, including the Acheulian phase. The correct answer is 6 lakh to 1.5 lakh years BP (Before Present). The Acheulian stage is the earliest phase of human history, characterized by two-faced tools like hand axes and cleavers. Key sites include Attiram Pakkam (Tamil Nadu), Isampur (Karnataka), Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh), and Chirki Nevasa (Maharashtra).
Question 9: Gupta Dynasty Succession
The question asks which statement is true regarding succession in the Gupta dynasty. The correct answer is that the eldest son was always given priority as the Crown Prince. Chandragupta II made Kumargupta the crown prince. Kumargupta is also associated with the establishment of Nalanda University.
Question 10: Dabir-i-Khas Department
This question asks about the department headed by Dabir-i-Khas during the Delhi Sultanate. The correct answer is Diwan-e-Insa, which handled royal correspondence and official communications. Diwan-e-Arz was the military department, Barid-e-Mumalik was the secret intelligence department, and Diwan-e-Riyasat was the economic/finance department. The first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate was the Slave dynasty (Mamulak dynasty), established by Qutubuddin Aibak. Razia Sultan was the first female Sultan.
Question 11: Gupta Army Commander
The question asks what the commander of the army was called during the Gupta period. The answer is Mahasenapati. Other officials included Amatya (minister or administrator) and Mahamatya (Prime Minister).
Question 12: Criticism of British Education
The question asks who criticized British education for being too Western and disconnected from Indian realities. The answer is Rabindranath Tagore. Raja Rammohan Roy is known as the Father of Modern India. Lord Macaulay was associated with introducing English education in India in 1835, and Charles Wood with the Wood Declaration on education.
Question 13: Lower Palaeolithic Site
The question asks in which state the first Lower Palaeolithic site, Sack, is located. The answer is Maharashtra.
Question 14: Namchik Namphuk Area
The question asks where the Namchik Namphuk area is located and what it is related to. The answer is Arunachal Pradesh, and it is related to coal production.
Question 15: Indian Members Discussing Budget
The question asks which act first allowed Indian members in the Legislative Councils to discuss the budget. The answer is the 1892 Act, which granted the right to discuss the budget and ask questions but did not allow for amendments or voting on the budget. The 1909 Act is also known as the Morley Minto Reforms Act.
Question 16: Earliest Iron Ore Site
The question asks in which state the earliest iron ore site in the Indian subcontinent was discovered. The answer is Tamil Nadu, in the Krishnagiri district.
KGS SSC Channel Information
The instructor promotes the KGS SSC channel, highlighting various topic-wise classes available in the playlist, including major projects in India, census data, tribal groups, folk dances, waterfalls, and schemes of India. Classes are held daily at 6:00 PM.
Question 17: Ancient Human Civilization Evidence in UP
The question asks where evidence of ancient human civilization in Uttar Pradesh can be found. The answer is in the Belan River Valley, near Prayagraj.
Question 18: Maurya Official Inspecting Administration
The question asks which Maurya official toured the provinces every five years to inspect the administration and present a report. The answer is Rajuk, whose mention is found in Ashoka's inscriptions.
Question 19: Stagnation in Agriculture Sector
The question asks what caused the stagnation in the agriculture sector during colonial rule. The answer is the land settlement methods introduced by the colonial government, including the Ryotwari, Mahalwari, and Zamindari systems.
Question 20: Parliament Legislating on State List
The question asks under what circumstances Parliament can legislate on matters in the State List. The answer is when a National Emergency is declared under Article 352.
Question 21: Formation of Municipalities
The question asks which article deals with the formation of municipalities. The answer is Article 243Q. The 74th Constitutional Amendment in 1992 gave constitutional status to urban bodies, including Municipal Corporations, City Councils, and Nagar Panchayats. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayats, creating District Panchayats, District Councils, and Gram Panchayats.
Question 22: Citizenship Act 1955 Schedule
The question asks which schedule of the Citizenship Act 1955 includes the qualifications required for naturalization. The answer is the Third Schedule. The Second Schedule relates to the salaries of the President, Governor, and Judges.
Question 23: Residency for Citizenship
The question asks how many years a person must reside in India to apply for citizenship by naturalization. The answer is 12 years.
Question 24: Commission for Backward Classes
The question asks which article empowers the President to appoint a commission to investigate the status of socially and educationally backward classes. The answer is Article 340.
Question 25: Money Laundering Act
The question asks which act aims to prevent money laundering in India. The answer is PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act). PMLA deals with misappropriation of funds and illegally acquired property. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) implements this act.
Question 26: Specifying Tribes
The question asks which article empowers the President to specify tribes. The answer is Article 342.
Question 27: No-Confidence Motion
The question asks what action is required in the case of a successful no-confidence motion against a Union Minister. The answer is that the entire council of ministers must resign.
Question 28: Article 371J
The question asks which special provision is provided under Article 371J. The answer is a special status for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, which was included in 2012. This includes particularly backward districts like Velarie, Gulbarga, Kopal, Yadagiri, and Raichur.
Question 29: Justice B R Gavai's Previous Court
The question asks which court Justice B R Gavai was working in before becoming the Chief Justice of India. The answer is the Bombay High Court.
Question 30: Declaring Scheduled Areas
The question asks which article empowers the President to declare scheduled areas. The answer is Article 244.
Question 31: Directive Principles Added by 44th Amendment
The question asks which Directive Principle was added by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. The answer is the provision of free legal aid to the poor, which was added in Article 39A.
Question 32: Characteristic of India's Federal System
The question asks which characteristic of India's federal system is not a characteristic that makes it unitary. The answer is the division of powers between the Centre and the States.
Question 33: National Disaster Management Authority
The question asks about the initial formation of the National Disaster Management Authority. The answer is that it was due to an executive order chaired by the Prime Minister and was formed in 2005.
Question 34: Prohibiting Citizenship
The question asks which article prohibits citizens living outside India from holding Indian origin citizenship. The answer is Article 8.
Question 35: Lok Adalats
The question asks which matters are not authorized to be settled by Lok Adalats under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The answer is non-negotiable criminal cases.
Question 36: Formation of Municipalities
The question asks which article is related to the formation of municipalities. The answer is Article 243.
Question 37: Right to Privacy
The question asks in which case the court upheld the right to privacy as a fundamental right. The answer is Puttu Swamy vs Union of India in 2017. Section 377 was declared unconstitutional in a different case, and Shreya Singhal vs Union of India is linked to freedom of expression.
Question 38: Manganese Nodules
The question asks where manganese nodules are mainly found. The answer is on ocean floors, specifically in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. These nodules contain minerals like manganese, nickel, copper, cobalt, and iron.
Question 39: Vishwamitri River
The question asks in which state the Vishwamitri River flows. The answer is Gujarat. The Vishwamitri River is a tributary of the Narmada River. The battle area of the room in Gujarat is famous for Kharai camels and wild donkeys.
Question 40: Saltwater Crocodiles
The question asks in which national park saltwater crocodiles are found. The answer is Bhitarkanika National Park in Orissa.
Question 41: Great Indian Wort
The question asks where the Great Indian Wort is found. The answer is in the Desert National Park.
Question 42: Lakhwar Multipurpose Project
The question asks which state the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project belongs to. The answer is Uttarakhand, and it is on the Yamuna River. The Mata Tila project is in Lalitpur, and the Rihand Dam is on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River. The Rihand Dam is also known as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Dam, the largest artificial lake in Asia.
Question 43: River Erosion
The question asks what the flat or gently sloping surface remaining after river erosion is called. The answer is Peneplains. Flood plains are called Khadar, a type of alluvium.
Question 44: Bhutan's Regions
The question asks which of the following is not a name of the four regions Bhutan is divided into. The answer is Northern. The four regions are Eastern, Western, Southern, and Central. Bhutan is known as The Land of Thunder Dragon. It shares a 699 km border with India, and the bordering states are Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, and West Bengal.
Question 45: Temperature Differences
The question asks which option explains the temperature differences between coastal and inland regions of India. The answer is Continentality, a geographical theory explaining temperature variation based on distance from the sea.
Question 46: Barapani Lake
The question asks by what other name Barapani Lake is known. The answer is Umiam Lake. Haflong Lake is in Assam, and lakes in Assam are called Bhil. Jaisamand article is Asia's second-largest artificial lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, and is in Udaipur, the City of Lakes.
Question 47: Bunch Grass
The question asks in which type of forests bunch grass mainly grows. The answer is in tropical thorn forests. The most common forests in India are tropical deciduous forests.
Question 48: Pai Falls
The question asks where Pai, the first water power center, is located. The answer is in Tamil Nadu.
Question 49: Badhawan Port
The question asks what type of port is being developed at Badhawan Port. The answer is a Green Field Deep Draft Major Port. Badhavan port is in Maharashtra, near the Arabian Sea.
Question 50: Rural Settlements
The question asks which type of rural settlements are most common in the northeastern states and the northern plains of India. The answer is clustered.
Question 51: Coastal Plain
The question asks which coastal plain is called the hexadeltaic region or the gift of the six rivers. The answer is the coastal plain of Andhra Pradesh.
Question 52: Brown Gold
The question asks which mineral is known as brown gold in India. The answer is lignite, also known as brown coal.
Question 53: Saturated Soil
The question asks what the major movement of saturated soil and debris flowing down the slope during heavy rainfall is called. The answer is mud flow.
Question 54: Longitudinal Ridges of Sand
The question asks where longitudinal ridges of sand are more commonly seen. The answer is on the lower sedimentary coasts.
Question 55: Australian Plateau
The question asks which Australian plateau is formed by the solidification of lava. The answer is the Kimberley Plateau.
Question 56: Belanchali Forest
The question asks what type of ecosystem Belanchali forests are most commonly found in. The answer is wetland ecosystems.
Question 57: Chemical Composition of Rocks
The question asks what it is called when the chemical composition of rocks breaks down into smaller pieces without altering them. The answer is mechanical weathering.
Question 58: Biosphere Reserve
The question asks which was the first biosphere reserve established in India. The answer is the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Question 59: Kyoto Protocol
The question asks what the Kyoto Protocol is related to. The answer is greenhouse gas emissions.
Question 60: Mudumalai National Park
The question asks which Biosphere Reserve Mudumalai National Park is a part of. The answer is the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Question 61: Ozone Depleting Substances
The question asks when the international agreement on emissions of ozone-depleting substances was signed. The answer is the Montreal Protocol.
Question 62: Father of Modern Hindi Literature
The question asks who is considered the father of modern Hindi literature and theatre. The answer is Bharatendu Harishchandra.
Question 63: First Finance Minister of Independent India
The question asks who was the first Finance Minister of independent India. The answer is R.K. Sanmugam Chetty.
Question 64: Grand Old Man of India
The question asks who was considered the Grand Old Man of India and the first Indian to demand Swaraj. The answer is Dadabhai Naoroji.
Question 65: First Election Commissioner of India
The question asks who was the first Election Commissioner of India. The answer is Sukumar Sen.
Question 66: Social Reformer
The question asks which social reformer is known for widow remarriage in Bengal and efforts to promote women's education. The answer is Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
Question 67: Yakshagana
The question asks which state is Yakshagana considered a folk theatre form of. The answer is Karnataka.
Question 68: Amir Khusro
The question asks in which two languages Amir Khusro is known for his contribution. The answer is Persian and Hindi.
Question 69: Buddhist Text
The question asks which Buddhist text relates to the previous births of Buddha. The answer is Jataka stories.
Question 70: Folk Painting of Bihar
The question asks which of the following styles is considered the main folk art of Bihar. The answer is Madhubani.
Question 71: Classical Dance
The question asks which classical dance style is defined by facial expressions and hand gestures to tell a story and is related to Tamil Nadu. The answer is Bharatanatyam.
Question 72: Fossil Wood Park
The question asks where the Fossil Wood Park is located, providing evidence of the Thar desert's maritime past. The answer is near Jaisalmer.
Question 73: Zero-Based Budgeting
The question asks what the primary goal of zero-based budgeting is. The answer is re-justifying expenses.
Question 74: C Rajagopalachari
The question asks which of the following statements is correct about C Rajagopalachari. The answer is that he was India's first and last post-independence Governor General of India.
Question 75: Ellora Temple
The question asks which dynasty built the famous Ellora temple, Kailash Temple. The answer is the Rashtrakutas.
Question 76: Swaraj Party
The question asks which of the following statements is true regarding the Swaraj Party and the non-cooperation movement. The answer is that the Swaraj Party was formed by CR Das and Motilal Nehru, with CR Das as the president and Motilal Nehru as one of the secretaries.
Question 77: Mughal Rulers
The question asks to arrange the following Mughal rulers in chronological order. The correct order is Mohammad Shah Rangeela, Shah Alam II, Akbar Shah II, and Bahadur Shah II.
Question 78: State List
The question asks which of the following subjects is not mentioned in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The answer is Railways.
Question 79: Eastern Coastal Plain
The question asks what the southern part of the Eastern Coastal Plain is called. The answer is the Coromandel Coast.
Question 80: Eighth Schedule
The question asks which committees have formulated the criteria for determining which languages should be included in the Eighth Schedule. The answer is the Pahawa and Sitakant Mahapatra Committees.
Question 81: Western Coastal Plain
The question asks which of the following statements are correct regarding the Western Coastal Plain. The correct statements are that the Gujarat plains are formed by the Narmada, Tapti, Mahi, and Sabarmati rivers, and the average width of the western coastal plain is less than that of the Eastern Coastal Plain.
Question 82: UNESCO World Heritage Site
The question asks which UNESCO World Heritage Site in India features rock-cut cave temples with Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain artwork. The answer is the Ellora Caves.
Question 83: Italian Writer
The question asks which Italian writer's first English translated novel is a satire on modern life. The answer is Bisanjo Letronico.
Question 84: Constitutional Body
The question asks which of the following is not a constitutional body. The answer is NGT (National Green Tribunal).
Question 85: Peninsular Plateau
The question asks which ancient continent the peninsular plateau of India is considered a part of. The answer is Gondwanaland.
Question 86: Indica
The question asks which foreign ambassador wrote Indica, in which a detailed description of the Mauryan court is given. The answer is Megasthenes.
Question 87: Union Territories
The question asks what power is provided to Parliament under Article 241A in respect of Union Territories. The answer is to create or declare a High Court.
Question 88: Eastern Europe
The question asks which reform model of India is described in contrast to Eastern Europe's shock therapy. The answer is gradualist stabilization.
Question 89: Subhash Chandra Bose
The question asks whose birthday is celebrated on January 23rd. The answer is Subhash Chandra Bose, and it is celebrated as Parakram Diwas.
Question 90: Chowk Purna
The question asks which state of India is Chowk Purna considered the main folk art of. The answer is Uttar Pradesh.
Question 91: Baisakh Bihu
The question asks where the folk dance Baisakh Bihu is prevalent. The answer is Assam.
