SSC GD 2026 30 May 2026 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: Right to Property (Option 2)
The Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right under Articles 19(1)(f) and 31 of the Indian Constitution. It was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978. It is now a constitutional right (not a Fundamental Right) under Article 300A, which states that no person shall be deprived of property save by authority of law.
Why others are wrong:
- Right to Education: Added as a Fundamental Right under Article 21A by the 86th Amendment, 2002; it was never removed.
- Right to Freedom of Religion: Remains a Fundamental Right under Articles 25-28.
- Right to Equality: Continues as a Fundamental Right under Articles 14-18.

Correct Answer: Article 30 (Option 4)
Article 30 of the Indian Constitution grants all minorities — whether based on religion or language — the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. This is part of the Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30) guaranteed as Fundamental Rights.
Why others are wrong:
- Article 25: Deals with freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practise , and propagate religion.
- Article 28: Deals with freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in educational institutions.
- Article 29: Protects the right of any section of citizens to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture; it does not specifically protect the right to establish educational institutions.

Correct Answer: Dhol (Option 2)
The Dhol is the most prominent and widely used instrument in Bhangra music and dance. It is a large, double-headed barrel drum beaten with two sticks. The energetic and rhythmic beats of the Dhol set the pace for Bhangra performances, which originated in Punjab.
Why others are wrong:
- Tabla : Primarily used in Hindustani classical music; not the defining instrument of Bhangra.
- Sitar: A stringed instrument associated with classical music, not Bhangra.
- Violin: A Western instrument; not traditionally associated with Bhangra music.

Correct Answer: To Kill a Mockingbird (Option 2)
"To Kill a Mockingbird" (1960) by Harper Lee won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961. The novel is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, and deals with themes of racial injustice and moral growth in the American South. The story centres on lawyer Atticus Finch, who defends a Black man falsely accused of raping a white woman.
Why others are wrong:
- Go Set a Watchman: Also written by Harper Lee (published 2015), but it did not win the Pulitzer Prize.
- The Color Purple: Written by Alice Walker, not Harper Lee; it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1983.
- Invisible Man: Written by Ralph Ellison (1952), deals with racial identity but is not by Harper Lee.

Correct Answer: 2 minutes (Option 2)
According to World Archery (WA) official rules for target archery, an archer is given a maximum of 2 minutes to shoot a series (end) of 3 arrows. This rule applies to both recurve and compound bow categories. A signal/light system is used during competitions to indicate the start and end of the shooting time.
Why others are wrong:
- 1 minute: Too short; this is not the standard time for 3 arrows.
- 3 minutes: This applies to indoor rounds with 3-arrow ends in some formats, but the standard time for 3 arrows in outdoor target archery is 2 minutes.
- 4 minutes: This is the time allowed per end in some formats when shooting 6 arrows, not 3.

Correct Answer: Anil Kumble (Option 1)
Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker among Indian bowlers in Test cricket, having taken 619 wickets in 132 Test matches. He retired in 2008. Kumble is the only Indian bowler to take all 10 wickets in a Test innings (10/74 vs Pakistan in 1999). He is third on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers.
Why others are wrong:
- Harbhajan Singh: Took 417 wickets in Tests; second-highest Indian spinner but far behind Kumble.
- Kapil Dev: 434 wickets in Tests; he was the highest wicket-taker at the time of his retirement (1994).
- R. Ashwin: An active bowler who has crossed 500+ wickets but still behind Kumble's 619.

Correct Answer: 4 stages (Option 3)
The PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) is a 4-stage launch vehicle developed by ISRO. It alternates between solid (1st and 3rd stages) and liquid (2nd and 4th stages) propulsion systems. PSLV-D1 (1993) was the first developmental flight and failed. PSLV-D2 (October 15, 1994) was the first successful flight of PSLV, placing the IRS-P2 satellite in orbit. PSLV has since become ISRO's most reliable workhorse rocket.
Why others are wrong:
- 2 stages: PSLV is not a two-stage rocket.
- 3 stages: PSLV has four stages, not three.
- 6 stages: No Indian launch vehicle currently in service has six stages.

Correct Answer: 6 players (Option 3)
According to official Kabaddi rules (as per the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and Pro Kabaddi League rules), a raider earns a bonus point by successfully crossing the bonus line during a raid, provided the defending team has a minimum of 6 players on the mat at the time of the raid. If the defending team has fewer than 6 players, the bonus line rule does not apply.
Why others are wrong:
- 4 players: The bonus rule does not trigger with 4 defenders.
- 5 players: The minimum threshold for the bonus point rule is 6, not 5.
- 3 players: Far below the required minimum; bonus point rule does not apply.

Correct Answer: Surgery (Option 3)
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye, which blocks or blurs light passing to the retina. The standard and most effective treatment for cataracts is surgical removal of the cloudy lens, which is then replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This is one of the most commonly performed and safe surgical procedures worldwide.
Why others are wrong:
- Eye drops: No medically approved eye drops can dissolve or reverse cataracts.
- Eye exercises: Exercises cannot restore the clarity of a clouded lens.
- Spectacles: Glasses can temporarily compensate for early vision loss due to cataracts but cannot cure the condition.

Correct Answer: Adenosine triphosphate (Option 1)
ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate. It is the primary energy currency of all living cells, produced mainly through cellular respiration (in the mitochondria). ATP releases energy when one of its three phosphate groups is removed ( hydrolysed ), converting it to ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate). This energy powers virtually all cellular activities.
Why others are wrong:
- Adenine thymine phosphate: ATP does not involve thymine; this is not a real molecule in this context.
- Adenosine tetraphosphate: ATP has three (tri) phosphate groups, not four (tetra).
- Adenine triphosphate: The nucleoside component is Adenosine (adenine + ribose sugar), not just Adenine.

Correct Answer: Mission Poshan 2.0 (Option 1)
Mission Poshan 2.0 (also known as Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0) is a government initiative to strengthen nutritional support, focusing on pregnant women, lactating mothers, children under 6 years, and adolescent girls. It integrates the ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) and other nutrition-related schemes. As of July 2025, over 72.22 lakh pregnant women are registered as beneficiaries under this mission.
Why others are wrong:
- Food Fortification Initiative: Deals with adding nutrients to food; it is not a beneficiary registration programme for pregnant women.
- Eat Right India Movement: A FSSAI initiative focused on food safety and healthy eating habits.
- PM Gati Shakti: A national master plan for infrastructure connectivity; unrelated to maternal nutrition.

Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh and Punjab (Option 2)
The Bhakra-Nangal Project is a multi-purpose river valley project on the Sutlej River. The Bhakra Dam is located in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, while the Nangal Dam (a smaller diversion dam) is in Rupnagar district of Punjab. It is one of India's largest multipurpose dams and was called the 'Temple of Resurgent India' by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Why others are wrong:
- Gujarat and Maharashtra: These states are not associated with the Bhakra-Nangal Project.
- Assam and West Bengal: Located in Eastern India; unrelated to this project.
- Odisha and Bihar: Also in Eastern India; not related to the Bhakra-Nangal Project.

Correct Answer: 17.3% (Option 1)
According to the 1951 Census of India — the first census after Independence — approximately 17.3% of India's total population resided in urban areas, while about 82.7% lived in rural areas. India was predominantly agrarian at the time of Independence. Urbanisation has grown significantly since then, with the urban population crossing 30% by the 2011 Census.
Why others are wrong:
- 41.3%: This figure is closer to India's urban population percentage in the 2011 Census (31.2%) or projected for 2030+; not 1951.
- 37.3%: Also does not correspond to India's urban share in 1951.
- 27.3%: Approximately the urban population share in the 1991 or 2001 Census, not 1951.

Correct Answer: Women-centric financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 over 5 years (Option 4)
The Subhadra Yojana is a flagship scheme launched by the Odisha government. Under this scheme, eligible women beneficiaries receive a total financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 over a period of 5 years (Rs. 10,000 per year), directly transferred to their bank accounts. The scheme aims at women's financial empowerment and was launched after the BJP government came to power in Odisha in 2024.
Why others are wrong:
- Child scholarships: Not the purpose of this scheme.
- Student loans: This scheme is not about educational financing.
- Pension for men: The scheme is specifically women-centric, not for men.

Correct Answer: Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA (Option 2)
The SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal was launched in December 2024 by Prahlad Joshi, the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs. NFSA stands for National Food Security Act. The portal is designed to streamline and digitise the process by which Fair Price Shops (FPS) submit and track subsidy claims under the National Food Security Act, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the Public Distribution System (PDS).
Why others are wrong:
- System for Credit Allocation Network: This is not what SCAN stands for in this context.
- Statewide Centralised Audit Network: Incorrect expansion; SCAN is a food subsidy portal.
- Smart Claims and Allocation Network: Not the correct full form of SCAN portal.

Correct Answer: Atal Innovation Mission — AIM (Option 1)
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), established under NITI Aayog, is India's flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Key programmes under AIM include Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in schools, Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), and Atal New India Challenges. It is named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Why others are wrong:
- Digital India Initiative: Focuses on digital infrastructure and e-governance; launched by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, not primarily NITI Aayog.
- National Skill Development Mission: Focuses on vocational training and skilling, not specifically innovation.
- Startup India Scheme: Launched by DPIIT (Dept. for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) to support startups; distinct from AIM.

Correct Answer: Afghanistan (Option 2)
The World Happiness Report 2024 ranked Afghanistan at the very bottom (last place) as the least happy country in the world. Afghanistan scored the lowest on key well-being indicators including GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and absence of corruption — largely due to decades of conflict, the Taliban takeover in 2021, and resulting economic and humanitarian crises.
Why others are wrong:
- Pakistan: Ranked low on the happiness index but not the least happy country.
- North Korea: Does not officially participate in the WHR survey; data is limited.
- China: Ranked significantly higher than Afghanistan on the 2024 Happiness Index.

Correct Answer: Nanda dynasty (Option 2)
The chronological order of dynasties in Magadha is:
Haryanka dynasty → Shishunaga dynasty → Nanda dynasty → Maurya dynasty → Gupta dynasty
The Shishunaga dynasty (413-345 BCE) was followed by the Nanda dynasty (345-321 BCE), founded by Mahapadma Nanda. The Nandas were powerful rulers who built a large standing army. The last Nanda king, Dhana Nanda, was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya.
Why others are wrong:
- Gupta dynasty: Came much later (320 CE onwards), after the Mauryas .
- Maurya dynasty: Came after the Nandas , not directly after the Shishunagas .
- Haryanka dynasty: This is a predecessor of the Shishunaga dynasty, not a successor.

Correct Answer: Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (Option 1)
The Young Bengal Movement was started by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (1809-1831), a young Anglo-Indian teacher at Hindu College, Calcutta. He inspired his students to question orthodox traditions, superstitions, and religious dogma through rational and free thinking. His followers were called ' Derozians ' or the 'Young Bengal' group. Though short-lived, the movement sowed early seeds of rationalism and social reform in Bengal.
Why others are wrong:
- Keshab Chandra Sen: A later Brahmo Samaj leader; not the founder of the Young Bengal Movement.
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Founded the Brahmo Samaj (1828); a reformer but not the originator of Young Bengal.
- Allan Octavian Hume: A British civil servant who founded the Indian National Congress (1885); unrelated to Young Bengal.