Welcome to the GK Marathon: Set-08!
You have practiced topic-wise in previous sets, and you analyzed real papers in Set-07 (PYQ Special). Now, it is time to test your Speed and Accuracy.
What is a GK Marathon?
In the real SSC GD Exam, you have only 60 Minutes for 80 Questions. This means you must solve 20 GK questions in less than 8 Minutes. This mock test is designed to build that speed.
This Set Covers 50 Important Topics:
We have compiled questions from History, Geography, Polity, Science, and Static GK into one single “Rapid Fire” test. No time to think—just read and click!
- Questions: 25 (Extra Practice)
- Passing Score: 40/50
- Challenge: Try to finish within 6 Minutes.
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Static GK is the backbone of the SSC GD exam. Unlike Current Affairs, these facts never change. If you memorize the tables below, you are guaranteed to score at least 12-14 Marks in the General Awareness section. This Set-08 Study Material is curated from the last 10 years of SSC papers.
1. State-Wise Folk & Classical Dances (Most Asked)
SSC asks one dance form in almost every shift. Here is the list of frequently asked dances:
| State | Classical / Folk Dance |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi (Classical), Vilasini Natyam |
| Assam | Sattriya (Classical), Bihu (Folk) |
| Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Raas |
| Kerala | Kathakali, Mohiniyattam |
| Maharashtra | Lavani, Tamasha |
| Tamil Nadu | Bharatanatyam (Oldest) |
| West Bengal | Chhau, Jatra |
| Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha |
2. Important National & International Days
Dates are confusing, but marks-fetching. Focus on these:
- January 12: National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Birthday)
- January 15: Army Day
- February 28: National Science Day (CV Raman)
- March 8: International Women’s Day
- April 7: World Health Day
- June 5: World Environment Day
- June 21: International Yoga Day
- August 29: National Sports Day (Major Dhyan Chand)
- December 1: World AIDS Day
- December 10: Human Rights Day
3. International Organizations & Headquarters
For more details on UN bodies, visit the Official United Nations Website.
| Organization | Headquarter |
|---|---|
| United Nations (UN) | New York, USA |
| WHO (Health) | Geneva, Switzerland |
| WTO (Trade) | Geneva, Switzerland |
| UNESCO | Paris, France |
| World Bank | Washington DC, USA |
| SAARC | Kathmandu, Nepal |
4. Famous Inventions & Discoveries
- Aeroplane: Wright Brothers
- Telephone: Graham Bell
- Light Bulb: Thomas Edison
- X-Ray: Roentgen
- Computer: Charles Babbage
- Penicillin: Alexander Fleming
- Blood Groups: Landsteiner
5. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
SSC GD loves nature. Remember these:
- Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand): First National Park.
- Kaziranga (Assam): Famous for One-Horned Rhino.
- Gir (Gujarat): Famous for Asiatic Lions.
- Keibul Lamjao (Manipur): Only floating park in the world.
Static GK needs revision. Go back to basics: Next Up: Set-09! We are entering the “Hard Level” zone. Set-09 will be a tough challenge.
Conclusion:
This page contains more than 100 facts. We recommend taking a printout or saving this page as a PDF. Revision of these tables will ensure your success in 2026.
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