This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Who among the following was the founder of the Nanda dynasty? What was used normally in the construction of Roya Houses during Mauryan period? Who among the following was nominated by Mahatma Gandhi for the presidentship of the Congress in 1939 against Subhash Chandra Bose? Near which of the following forts acquired by Shivaji did he build the fort of Raigarh, which was to become his future Capital? By which among the following acts, the ban on missionaries in India was lifted? Who was the writer of Mudrarakshasa? Samudragupta has been given the title of ‘Indian Napolean’ by the historian— Which country has renamed part of the South China Sea as the North Natuna Sea? Who has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of Lok Sabha? Who is the author of the book “Autoplay:Not-so Stories”? GK quiz set 1065 – gk quiz SSC adda to test your level of general awareness skills. Access MCQ free online question with answers from anywhere.
Question 1.
Who among the following was the founder of the Nanda dynasty?
  1. Mahapadma Nanda
  2. Ashoka Nanda
  3. Dhana Nanda
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A
Question 2.

What was used normally in the construction of Roya Houses during Mauryan period?

  1. Wood
  2. Mud and Lime
  3. Burnt Bricks
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Wood
Question 3.
Who among the following was nominated by Mahatma Gandhi for the presidentship of the Congress in 1939 against Subhash Chandra Bose?
  1. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
  2. Govind Ballabh Pant
  3. Jawahar Lal Nehru
  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Correct answer is option A
Question 4.
Near which of the following forts acquired by Shivaji did he build the fort of Raigarh, which was to become his future Capital?
  1. Torna
  2. Janjira
  3. Supa
  4. Purandhar

Correct answer is option A
Question 5.

By which among the following acts, the ban on missionaries in India was lifted?

  1. Charter Act 1793
  2. Charter Act 1813
  3. Charter Act 1853
  4. Charter Act 1773

Correct answer is option B i.e. Charter Act 1813
Question 6.
Who was the writer of Mudrarakshasa?
  1. Kautilya
  2. Pushyagupta
  3. Vishnugupta
  4. Vishakhdatta

Correct answer is option D
Question 7.
Samudragupta has been given the title of ‘Indian Napolean’ by the historian—
  1. Romila Thapar
  2. V.A. Smith
  3. R.C. Mazumdar
  4. R. S. Sharma

Correct answer is option B
Question 8.
Which country has renamed part of the South China Sea as the North Natuna Sea?
  1. Malaysia
  2. Philippines
  3. Indonesia
  4. Brunei

Correct answer is option C i.e. Indonesia
Explanation:
Indonesia has renamed the northern reaches of its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea as the North Natuna Sea on July 14, 2017. It is the latest act of resistance by Southeast Asian nations to China’s territorial ambitions in the maritime region. The part of the renamed sea is claimed by China under its contentious maritime boundary, known as the “nine-dash line”, that encompasses most of the resource-rich sea. It should be noted that the South China Sea is a crucial shipping route and believed to be rich in natural resources, such as oil and gas.
Question 9.

Who has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of Lok Sabha?

  1. Kedarnath Gupta
  2. Kirti Shah
  3. Snehlata Shrivastava
  4. Anoop Mishra

Correct answer is option C i.e. Snehlata Shrivastava
Explanation:

Snehlata Shrivastava, a 1982 batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as new Secretary-General of Lok Sabha. She succeeded Anoop Mishra on December 1 and her tenure will end on November 30, 2018. With this, she has become the first woman Secretary-General of Lok Sabha. Snehlata’s appointment was approved by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan. Prior to this post, she was working as Secretary Law in Central government. Ms Shrivastava has 35 years of rich and varied administrative experience.

Question 10.
Who is the author of the book “Autoplay:Not-so Stories”?
  1. G Sampath
  2. Anita Desai
  3. Khushwant Singh
  4. Ruskin Bond

Correct answer is option A i.e. G Sampath
Explanation:
The book “Autoplay:Not-so Stories” has been authored by G Sampath. The book is an adventurous new fiction, exploring the themes of marriage, adolescence, love, terrorism, technology, consumerism and other familiars through feeling-eyes.