This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which one of the following books is the official History of Revolt of 1857 published by publication division ,Ministry of Information and broadcasting ,Government of India? Where and when was the Ghadar Party founded? Harry Dean Stanton, the veteran actor passed away. He hailed from which country? Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted becauseWho said, ‘The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my greatest ambition while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise’? Who amongst the following made it possible for the Indians to enter the Indian Civil Service through an open competitive examination? When was paper introduced in India? Cachaça, which is the most popular alcoholic drink and made from sugarcane is also the national spirit of________? Who has been appointed as secretary to President-elect Ram Nath Kovind? Treaty of Yandabu was signed after which among the following? GK quiz set 1017 – general knowledge quiz for iift to help you get a better job by cracking the exam. Access MCQ free online question with answers from anywhere.

Which one of the following books is the official History of Revolt of 1857 published by publication division ,Ministry of Information and broadcasting ,Government of India?

  1. Eighteen Fifty Seven
  2. Theories of Indian Mutiny
  3. The Sepoy Mutiny and the Revolt of 1857
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Eighteen Fifty Seven
Explanation:

Eighteen Fifty Seven was written by well known Indian Historian Dr.Surendra Nath Sen ,with a foreward by Maulana Azad. Published on May 1957 by the publication division ,Ministry of Information and broadcasting ,Government of India.

Where and when was the Ghadar Party founded?
  1. America, 1913
  2. England, 1917
  3. Denmark, 1921
  4. Scottland, 1925

Correct answer is option A

Harry Dean Stanton, the veteran actor passed away. He hailed from which country?

  1. United States
  2. Russia
  3. France
  4. Germany

Correct answer is option A i.e. United States
Explanation:

Harry Dean Stanton (91), the veteran American actor, musician, and singer, has passed away in Los Angeles, United States on September 15, 2017. He was known for his roles in films like The Godfather II, Alien and Cool Hand Luke. The Kentucky-born star had a career which spanned more than six decades, appearing in dozens of films, including 1984’s Paris, Texas. More recently, he appeared in the hit HBO show Big Love, and this year’s revival of the cult classic Twin Peaks: The Return, a continuation of David Lynch’s 1990–92 television series.

Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted because
  1. There was no Indian member in the Commission
  2. It supported the Muslim League
  3. Congress felt that the people of India are entitled to Swaraj
  4. There were differences among the members

Correct answer is option A
Who said, ‘The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my greatest ambition while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise’?
  1. George Hamilton
  2. Lord Curzon
  3. Lord Dufferin
  4. Lord Minto

Correct answer is option B
Who amongst the following made it possible for the Indians to enter the Indian Civil Service through an open competitive examination?
  1. William Bentinck
  2. Dalhousie
  3. Mayo
  4. Rippon

Correct answer is option B
When was paper introduced in India?
  1. 18th century
  2. 16th century
  3. 12th century
  4. 14th century

Correct answer is option D

Cachaça, which is the most popular alcoholic drink and made from sugarcane is also the national spirit of________?

  1. Mexico
  2. Brazil
  3. Italy
  4. Malaysia

Correct answer is option B i.e. Brazil
Who has been appointed as secretary to President-elect Ram Nath Kovind?
  1. Sanjay Kothari
  2. Pankaj Kumar
  3. Ashok Malik
  4. Gopal Mudaliar

Correct answer is option A i.e. Sanjay Kothari
Explanation:
Sanjay Kothari, a 1978 batch IAS of Haryana cadre, has been appointed as Secretary to President elect Ram Nath Kovind. Currently, he is the Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). Beside this, Bharat Lal, a forest service officer, has been appointed as Joint Secretary to the President. Ashok Malik, the senior journalist and distinguished fellow at Observer Research Foundation (ORF), will be Press Secretary to the President.

Treaty of Yandabu was signed after which among the following?

  1. First Anglo-Burmese War
  2. Second Anglo-Burmese War
  3. Anglo-Bhutanese War
  4. Third Anglo Afghan war

Correct answer is option A i.e. First Anglo-Burmese War