Daily GK Quiz - 20 August 2026
15 UPSC SSC GK MCQs for 20 August 2026 on science culture environment static
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Daily GK Quiz - 20 August 2026
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Q1General Science
What is the SI unit of electric current?
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Correct Answer: (C) Ampere
Explanation: The ampere is the base SI unit for measuring electric current.
Q2Indian Art and Culture
Who wrote the Indian national anthem Jana Gana Mana?
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Correct Answer: (C) Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore composed Jana Gana Mana which became India's national anthem.
Q3Environment and Ecology
Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
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Correct Answer: (B) Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere.
Q4Static GK
Which award is given for outstanding performance in sports in India?
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Correct Answer: (A) Bharat Ratna
Explanation: The Arjuna Award recognizes distinguished service in Indian sports.
Q5General Science
What is the chemical formula of common salt?
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Correct Answer: (B) NaCl
Explanation: Sodium chloride has the chemical formula NaCl and is known as common salt.
Q6Indian Art and Culture
The classical dance form Kathakali originates from which state?
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Correct Answer: (B) Kerala
Explanation: Kathakali is a classical dance form that originated in Kerala.
Q7Environment and Ecology
What is the main cause of ozone layer depletion?
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Correct Answer: (D) Methane
Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons are the primary substances that deplete the ozone layer.
Q8Static GK
The book Discovery of India was written by whom?
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Correct Answer: (D) B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru authored the book Discovery of India.
Q9General Science
Which vitamin is produced in the human skin upon sunlight exposure?
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Correct Answer: (C) Vitamin A
Explanation: Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet sunlight.
Q10Indian Art and Culture
Which monument is known as the symbol of love built by Shah Jahan?
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Correct Answer: (B) Qutub Minar
Explanation: The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of love.
Q11Environment and Ecology
Which international day is observed on 5 June for environmental awareness?
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Correct Answer: (D) World Water Day
Explanation: World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June to raise environmental awareness.
Q12Static GK
The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee is located in which city?
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Correct Answer: (A) New York
Explanation: The International Olympic Committee has its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Q13General Science
What is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure?
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Correct Answer: (C) 90 degree Celsius
Explanation: Water boils at 100 degree Celsius under standard atmospheric pressure.
Q14Indian Art and Culture
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating from which state?
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Correct Answer: (D) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Bharatanatyam is a classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu.
Q15Environment and Ecology
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
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Correct Answer: (A) Mesosphere
Explanation: The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere of Earth's atmosphere.
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