Daily GK Quiz - 22 August 2026

15 UPSC SSC GK MCQs on 22 August 2026

Aug 22, 2026 - 12:20
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Daily GK Quiz - 22 August 2026

Prepare for exams with these balanced general knowledge questions.

Q1General Science

What is the chemical formula of water?

(A) H2O
(B) O2
(C) CO2
(D) NaCl
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Correct Answer: (A) H2O

Explanation: Water consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.

Q2Indian Art and Culture

Which classical dance form originated in Tamil Nadu?

(A) Manipuri
(B) Bharatanatyam
(C) Kathak
(D) Odissi
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Correct Answer: (B) Bharatanatyam

Explanation: Bharatanatyam is a major classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu.

Q3Environment and Ecology

Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming?

(A) Carbon dioxide
(B) Oxygen
(C) Argon
(D) Nitrogen
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Correct Answer: (A) Carbon dioxide

Explanation: Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere and drives global warming.

Q4Static GK

Who wrote the book 'Discovery of India'?

(A) B.R. Ambedkar
(B) Rabindranath Tagore
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
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Correct Answer: (C) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru authored the book 'Discovery of India'.

Q5General Science

What is the unit of electric current?

(A) Watt
(B) Ohm
(C) Volt
(D) Ampere
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Correct Answer: (D) Ampere

Explanation: The ampere is the SI unit used to measure electric current.

Q6Indian Art and Culture

The famous Sun Temple is located in which state?

(A) Odisha
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Karnataka
(D) Gujarat
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Correct Answer: (A) Odisha

Explanation: The Sun Temple at Konark is situated in Odisha.

Q7Environment and Ecology

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

(A) Thermosphere
(B) Mesosphere
(C) Troposphere
(D) Stratosphere
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Correct Answer: (D) Stratosphere

Explanation: The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere.

Q8Static GK

Which award is given for excellence in sports in India?

(A) Padma Shri
(B) Jnanpith Award
(C) Bharat Ratna
(D) Arjuna Award
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Correct Answer: (D) Arjuna Award

Explanation: The Arjuna Award recognizes outstanding achievement in sports.

Q9General Science

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

(A) Golgi apparatus
(B) Ribosome
(C) Mitochondria
(D) Nucleus
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Correct Answer: (C) Mitochondria

Explanation: Mitochondria produce energy for the cell and are called its powerhouse.

Q10Indian Art and Culture

Kathakali is a classical dance form of which state?

(A) Kerala
(B) West Bengal
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: (A) Kerala

Explanation: Kathakali is a classical dance that originated in Kerala.

Q11Environment and Ecology

What is the main cause of acid rain?

(A) Sulfur dioxide
(B) Oxygen
(C) Helium
(D) Methane
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Correct Answer: (A) Sulfur dioxide

Explanation: Sulfur dioxide emissions lead to the formation of acid rain.

Q12Static GK

Which day is celebrated as World Environment Day?

(A) 8 March
(B) 15 August
(C) 5 June
(D) 22 April
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Correct Answer: (C) 5 June

Explanation: World Environment Day is observed on 5 June every year.

Q13General Science

Which vitamin is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight?

(A) Vitamin A
(B) Vitamin D
(C) Vitamin C
(D) Vitamin B12
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Correct Answer: (B) Vitamin D

Explanation: Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight.

Q14Indian Art and Culture

The Ajanta Caves are famous for which art form?

(A) Paintings
(B) Music
(C) Architecture
(D) Sculpture
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Correct Answer: (A) Paintings

Explanation: The Ajanta Caves are renowned for their ancient Buddhist paintings.

Q15Environment and Ecology

Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?

(A) Chilika Lake
(B) Sambhar Lake
(C) Pulicat Lake
(D) Wular Lake
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Correct Answer: (D) Wular Lake

Explanation: Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is India's largest freshwater lake.

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