Indian polity · solved example
Who was the first President of independent India?
- Dr Rajendra PrasadCorrect
- Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Zakir Husain
- V V Giri
Solution
Dr Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.
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General Awareness for UPSSSC Junior Assistant
UPSSSC Junior Assistant sets 40 General Awareness questions for 40 marks across 2 stages, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
40 questions40 marks4 topics
How to approach General Awareness in UPSSSC Junior Assistant
This is the most scoring section per minute because there is nothing to work out — you either know it or you do not. Banking and current affairs of the last six months dominate, so a steady daily habit beats last-minute cramming, and static facts (polity, history, geography) fill the rest.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Awareness is worth in each UPSSSC Junior Assistant stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 20 | 20 | — | 20% |
| Written Examination | 20 | 20 | — | 20% |
General Awareness syllabus for UPSSSC Junior Assistant
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Indian history, geography, polity and economy
- Current affairs of national importance
- General science and everyday applications
- Uttar Pradesh: history, geography, culture, economy, polity and schemes
Sample General Awareness questions with solutions
Written to the UPSSSC Junior Assistant pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Indian geography · solved example
Which river flows through the city of Agra?
- YamunaCorrect
- Ganga
- Ghaghara
- Son
Solution
The Yamuna flows through Agra in Uttar Pradesh, passing near the Taj Mahal.
General science · solved example
Which gas makes up the largest proportion of Earth's atmosphere by volume?
- NitrogenCorrect
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
- Argon
Solution
Dry air is about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and roughly 1% argon and other gases — nitrogen is the largest component.
Uttar Pradesh geography · solved example
What is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh?
- LucknowCorrect
- Kanpur
- Varanasi
- Prayagraj
Solution
Lucknow is the administrative capital of Uttar Pradesh and the seat of the state legislature and government.
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Practise General Awareness
Untimed drills with the method shown after every question — the step between learning a topic and sitting it under a clock.
Sit General Awareness under a real clock
General Awareness shows up in every UPSSSC Junior Assistant mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.
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UPSSSC Junior Assistant: 16-question practice mock
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Awareness questions are asked in UPSSSC Junior Assistant?
UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2024-25 cycle (Advt. 12-Exam/2024) sets 40 General Awareness questions for 40 marks, split across 20 in the Written Examination and 20 in the Written Examination.
Is there negative marking for General Awareness in UPSSSC Junior Assistant?
Yes. UPSSSC Junior Assistant deducts one fourth of a mark for each wrong answer, General Awareness included, so unsure guesses cost you. One-fourth (0.25) mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Each question carries one mark; unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Which General Awareness topics matter most for UPSSSC Junior Assistant?
The UPSSSC Junior Assistant syllabus lists Indian history, geography, polity and economy, Current affairs of national importance, General science and everyday applications, Uttar Pradesh: history, geography, culture, economy, polity and schemes. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise General Awareness for UPSSSC Junior Assistant free?
Every General Awareness question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the UPSSSC Junior Assistant mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.