This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which philosophy is known as Advaitvad? The 54th meeting of SAARC programming committee has started in which country? The National Sports Talent Search Portal has officially launched in which city? Prof. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber has won the 2017 Blue Planet Prize. He hails from which country? To whom did the term ‘Macedonia’s madaman’ refer? The easily noticed smell of the LPG gas is because of which among the following? Any member of the public or group of people may approach the court , on behalf of the aggrieved persons for protection of his fundamental rights. This is called ________? Tat Tvam Asi, a sanskrit phrase, originally occurs in which of the following Upanishads? Which one of the following is known as Mother of Indian Revolutionaries? Who was the founder of Kanva dynasty? GK quiz set 1100 – general knowledge questions and answers for pre-nursery to prepare for multiple exams at several time which covers general awareness section. Printable general knowledge quiz with answers.
Which philosophy is known as Advaitvad?
  1. Shankaracharya
  2. Ramanujacharya
  3. Nagarajuna
  4. Vallabhacharya

Correct answer is option A

The 54th meeting of SAARC programming committee has started in which country?

  1. India
  2. Sri Lanka
  3. Myanmar
  4. Nepal

Correct answer is option D i.e. Nepal
Explanation:

The 54th meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) programming committee has started at the Kathmandu-based SAARC Secretariat in Nepal on December 11, 2017. The 2-day meeting will discuss about budget issues of the Secretariat, SAARC five regional centers and four specialized bodies. The representatives of all 8 member countries are participating in it. The SAARC is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The National Sports Talent Search Portal has officially launched in which city?

  1. Guwahati
  2. Jaipur
  3. Bhopal
  4. New Delhi

Correct answer is option D i.e. New Delhi
Explanation:

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu has officially launched the Union Sports Ministry’s much-awaited National Sports Talent Search Portal at a function in the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on August 28, 2017. The portal will enable any person from across country to upload his information and as per that the Ministry will tap their talent and train them further in their respective disciplines. The portal will provide a three step simple process for registration, profile creation and upload of achievements. Around 1000 children will be selected and they will receive scholarships of Rs 5 lakh per year for eight years. The portal will be available in English and other regional languages so that any boy or girl can upload his or her achievements from any part of the country. The portal will also be available as App which can be downloaded on smart phones.

Prof. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber has won the 2017 Blue Planet Prize. He hails from which country?

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

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

Prof Hans Joachim Schellnhuber from Germany has won the 2017 Blue Planet Prize for establishing a new field of science ‘Earth System Analysis’ and introducing most influential concepts including the notion of tipping elements in the climate system in Tokyo. He is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Beside him, Prof. Gretchen C. Daily (from USA) has also won the award for her work promoting practical conservation by revealing the value of nature. Each will receive a prize of 50 million yen, about $450,000. The Blue Planet Prize, which is instituted by Asahi Glass Foundation, is the world’s most prestigious award for pioneers in environmental science.

To whom did the term ‘Macedonia’s madaman’ refer?
  1. Alexander
  2. Xersus
  3. Darius
  4. Phillip II

Correct answer is option A

The easily noticed smell of the LPG gas is because of which among the following?

  1. Butane
  2. Propane
  3. Methane
  4. Ethanethiol

Correct answer is option D i.e. Ethanethiol

Any member of the public or group of people may approach the court , on behalf of the aggrieved persons for protection of his fundamental rights. This is called ________?

  1. Doctrine of public interest litigation
  2. Doctrine of Severability
  3. Doctrine of Real effect
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Doctrine of public interest litigation
Tat Tvam Asi, a sanskrit phrase, originally occurs in which of the following Upanishads?
  1. Mundaka Upanishad
  2. Chandogya Upanishad
  3. Brhadaranyaka Upanishad
  4. Mandukya Upanishad

Correct answer is option B i.e. Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation:
“Tat Tvam Asi” is a Sanskrit phrase is one of the Mahāvākyas (Grand Pronouncements) in Vedantic Sanatana Dharma. It originally occurs in the Chandogya Upanishad, a Sanskrit text embedded in the Chandogya Brahmana of the Sama Veda of Hinduism.
Which one of the following is known as Mother of Indian Revolutionaries?
  1. Annie Besant
  2. Sarojini Naidu
  3. Madam Cama
  4. Usha Mehta

Correct answer is option C
Who was the founder of Kanva dynasty?
  1. Vasumitra
  2. Bhumimitra
  3. Vasudeva
  4. Devabhuti

Correct answer is option C