SSC CGL Tier 1 Mini Mock: 25 High-Weightage History & Polity Questions
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
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A 25-question mini mock combining the highest-weightage History and Polity questions for SSC CGL Tier 1 — a quick self-check before your exam, with answers.
This mini mock distills History and Polity down to the 25 questions with the highest repeat-rate across recent SSC CGL Tier 1 papers — ideal for a quick self-check a few days before your exam. If you can answer all 25 confidently, your General Awareness foundation in these two subjects is exam-ready.
How to Use This Mini Mock
Set a 5-minute timer and attempt all 25 questions before checking answers — this simulates the time pressure of the actual Tier 1 General Awareness section. Note any you got wrong and revisit those specific topics in more depth using our full practice sets.
| No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who is called the "Father of the Indian Constitution"? | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar |
| 2 | How many Fundamental Rights are there currently in the Constitution? | Six |
| 3 | Which Article is known as the "Heart and Soul" of the Constitution? | Article 32 |
| 4 | Which Amendment is called the "Mini Constitution"? | 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 |
| 5 | Who discovered Mohenjo-daro? | R. D. Banerji |
| 6 | Which Indus Valley site is famous for its dockyard? | Lothal |
| 7 | Who founded the Mauryan Empire? | Chandragupta Maurya |
| 8 | Which war led Ashoka to embrace Buddhism? | The Kalinga War (261 BCE) |
| 9 | Who was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate? | Qutb-ud-din Aibak |
| 10 | Who won the First Battle of Panipat (1526), founding the Mughal Empire? | Babur |
| 11 | Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal? | Shah Jahan |
| 12 | In which year was the Indian National Congress founded? | 1885 |
| 13 | What was Gandhi's first Satyagraha movement in India? | The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) |
| 14 | On what date did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occur? | 13 April 1919 |
| 15 | What was Gandhi's slogan during the Quit India Movement? | "Do or Die" |
| 16 | When did India gain independence? | 15 August 1947 |
| 17 | When did the Indian Constitution come into effect? | 26 January 1950 |
| 18 | Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the Anti-Defection Law? | The Tenth Schedule |
| 19 | How many Schedules does the Constitution currently have? | Twelve |
| 20 | Which Article establishes the Election Commission of India? | Article 324 |
| 21 | What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha? | 250 members |
| 22 | What is the normal term of the Lok Sabha? | 5 years |
| 23 | Which Article deals with President's Rule in a State? | Article 356 |
| 24 | Which case established the Basic Structure Doctrine? | Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala (1973) |
| 25 | Which Amendment introduced GST in India? | 101st Amendment Act, 2016 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long should this mini mock take?
Aim to complete all 25 questions in about 5 minutes, matching the pace needed for the General Awareness section in SSC CGL Tier 1.
2. Is this enough preparation for SSC CGL History and Polity?
This mini mock is a high-yield summary check, not a complete preparation resource — pair it with our detailed practice sets for full topic coverage.
3. What score should I aim for on this mini mock?
Aim for at least 20 out of 25 correct; anything below that suggests you should revisit the underlying topics in more depth.
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
Rahul is a senior SSC exam strategist with 8+ years of experience helping aspirants crack CGL, CHSL and MTS exams. He writes in-depth notification breakdowns, exam pattern guides and preparation strategies.
