This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Sumiteru Taniguchi, who passed away recently, was the prominent nuclear disarmament campaigner of which country? The construction of the Delhi Iron Pillar, now located at the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in New Delhi was constructed in which period? By which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution, Sikkim became a state of India? The “Mid Day Meal Scheme” is a scheme for school children lunch, being implemented by which among the following ministries/ departments? Who was the first known Gupta ruler? Who among the Maratha Peshwa followed the ideal of Hindu Pada – Padshahi? The earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian sub-continent comes from? What was Sher Shah’s precious legacy to the Mughals? New All India services can be initiated in India only if the following makes a recommendation? Which of the following is responsible for the fact that Tennis ball bounces higher at high altitudes than in plains? GK quiz set 1020 – general knowledge quiz for the family for effective prepration for SSC, HSSC, PSC, IAS, UPSC and other exams. Take free multiple choice questions answers test and get instant feedback.

Sumiteru Taniguchi, who passed away recently, was the prominent nuclear disarmament campaigner of which country?

  1. Bhutan
  2. Japan
  3. China
  4. South Korea

Correct answer is option B i.e. Japan
Explanation:

Sumiteru Taniguchi (88), the prominent nuclear disarmament campaigner and peace activist, has passed away in Nagasaki, Japan on August 30. He was the survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki and a prominent activist for a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons, and chairman of the Nagasaki Council of the A-Bomb Sufferers. He was 16 when the atomic attack happened, and was about 1.8 kilometers away from ground zero when the bomb hit. He suffered severe burns on his back. He appealed for the support of survivors and elimination of nuclear weapons throughout his life. Ten years after the bombing, Taniguchi formed a group with other survivors who experienced the ordeal.

The construction of the Delhi Iron Pillar, now located at the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in New Delhi was constructed in which period?

  1. Maurya
  2. Satavahana
  3. Gupta
  4. Kushana

Correct answer is option C i.e. Gupta
Explanation:

As per Natya-darpana (by Vishakadata), the Iron pillar had been put up by Chandragupta II himself after defeating Vahilakas. He designated that pillar as a memory of the victory. The pillar is made of 98% wrought iron and has stood more than 1,600 years without rusting or decomposing.

By which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution, Sikkim became a state of India?
  1. 32nd, 1974
  2. 35th, 1975
  3. 36th, 1975
  4. 37th, 1978

Correct answer is option C i.e. 36th, 1975
Explanation:
Sikkim became a state of India via the Thirty-sixth Amendment Act, 1975 on 26th April, 1975. The Sikkim State day is observed on 16th May of every year because this was the day when the first Chief Minister of Sikkim assumed office.

The “Mid Day Meal Scheme” is a scheme for school children lunch, being implemented by which among the following ministries/ departments?

  1. Ministry of Education
  2. Ministry of Human Resource Development
  3. Ministry of women and child development
  4. Department of Food and Public Distribution

Correct answer is option B i.e. Ministry of Human Resource Development
Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
  1. Sri Gupta
  2. Chandragupta I
  3. Ghatotkacha
  4. Kumaragupta I

Correct answer is option A
Who among the Maratha Peshwa followed the ideal of Hindu Pada – Padshahi?
  1. Baji Rao I
  2. Balaji Viswanath
  3. Narayana Rao
  4. Madhav Rao

Correct answer is option A
The earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian sub-continent comes from?
  1. Koldihwa
  2. Lahuradeva
  3. Mehargarh
  4. Tokwa

Correct answer is option C
What was Sher Shah’s precious legacy to the Mughals?
  1. Organization of Army
  2. Land Revenue System
  3. Mansabdari System
  4. Provincial Administration

Correct answer is option B

New All India services can be initiated in India only if the following makes a recommendation?

  1. President
  2. Rajya sabha
  3. Lok sabha
  4. Council of ministers

Correct answer is option B i.e. Rajya sabha
Explanation:

As per the Constitution of India, a new All India service can be instituted with only on the initiative of Rajya Sabha. Article 312 of the constitution says
“Notwithstanding anything in (Chapter VI of Part VI or Part XI), if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services (including an all-India judicial service) common to the Union and the States, and, subject to the other provisions of this Chapter, regulate the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to any such service.”

Which of the following is responsible for the fact that Tennis ball bounces higher at high altitudes than in plains?
  1. Low Gravity
  2. High Gravity
  3. Less dense air
  4. Low atmospheric temperature

Correct answer is option C i.e. Less dense air
Explanation:
The rarified air at high altitudes gives less resistance to ball.