Example 1
Marble is mainly composed of
Answer: A) Calcium carbonate
Marble is metamorphosed limestone, CaCO₃.
Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts) questions for competitive exams: rules, worked examples and practice
Static GK covers facts that rarely change: dances and festivals, books and authors, sports, firsts, currencies and headquarters.
Key rules and formulas
- Classical dances: Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu).
- Festivals: Hornbill (Nagaland), Bihu (Assam).
- Books: "Gitanjali" by Rabindranath Tagore.
- Trophies: Ranji Trophy is cricket; Durand Cup is football.
Common traps
- Mixing up states for similar dance forms.
- Confusing trophies of different sports.
Where Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts) is asked
- RRB Group D (General Awareness & Current Affairs)
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 (General Awareness)
- SSC CGL Tier 1 (General Awareness)
- SSC CGL Tier 2 (General Awareness)
- SSC CHSL Tier 1 (General Awareness)
Worked examples
Example 2
International Day of Yoga is observed on
Answer: B) 21 June
The UN declared it in 2014.
Example 3
Myopia (short-sightedness) is corrected using a
Answer: C) Concave lens
A diverging (concave) lens moves the image back onto the retina.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts) in competitive exams?
Static GK covers facts that rarely change: dances and festivals, books and authors, sports, firsts, currencies and headquarters.
Which exams ask Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts) questions?
On MockBazaar, Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts) questions appear in RRB Group D, RRB NTPC CBT 1, SSC CGL Tier 1, SSC CGL Tier 2, SSC CHSL Tier 1.
What is the most common mistake in Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts)?
Mixing up states for similar dance forms.
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