This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The ‘Three Jewels’ (Triratnas ) of Jainism areIn the Indus Valley Civilisation(IVC) which among the following site has a unique water harnessing system and its storm water drainage system? At which among the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization, the rows of distinctive fire altars with provision of ritual bathing have been found ? The Promulgation of an ordinance by a President is done when ___? When was Rowlatt Act Passed? Which of the following was the first planet to have its motions plotted across the sky during the second millennium BC? The student scientist connect program “Jigyasa” has officially launched in which city? Which among the following marks Mahatma Gandhi’s first fast unto death? Which among the following kings constructed the Osian temples of Rajasthan? According to Sri Lankan chronicle Mahavamasa, Mauryan Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism by__? GK quiz set 145 – gk quiz for ib for effective prepration for SSC, HSSC, PSC, IAS, UPSC and other exams. Simple general knowledge multiple choice questions.
The ‘Three Jewels’ (Triratnas ) of Jainism are
  1. right faith or intentions, right knowledge and right conduct
  2. right action, right livelihood and right effort
  3. right thoughts, non-violence and non-attachment
  4. right speech, right thinking and right behaviour

Correct answer is option A
In the Indus Valley Civilisation(IVC) which among the following site has a unique water harnessing system and its storm water drainage system?
  1. Dholavira
  2. Surkotada
  3. Daimabad
  4. Banawali

Correct answer is option A i.e. Dholavira
Explanation:
Dholavira located at the Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, Gujarat. The archaeological finding at Dholavira are a) A unique water harnessing system and its storm water drainage system. B) A large well and a bath (giant water reservoirs). C) Only site to be divided into 3 parts. D) Largest Harappan inscription used for civic purpose. E) A stadium.
At which among the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization, the rows of distinctive fire altars with provision of ritual bathing have been found ?
  1. Mohen-jo-daro
  2. Harappa
  3. Kalibangan
  4. Lothal

Correct answer is option C i.e. Kalibangan
Explanation:
Kalibangan – is an archaeological site where Ploughed Field, Bones of Camel, Circular and Rectangular Graves, distinctive fire (Vedic ) altars with provision of ritual bathing have been found.

The Promulgation of an ordinance by a President is done when ___?

  1. President feels that ordinance should be promulgated (on discretion)
  2. When Supreme Court advises the President
  3. When Council of Ministers advises President
  4. When any house of the parliament passes a resolution

Correct answer is option C i.e. When Council of Ministers advises President
When was Rowlatt Act Passed?
  1. 1919
  2. 1920
  3. 1921
  4. 1922

Correct answer is option A

Which of the following was the first planet to have its motions plotted across the sky during the second millennium BC?

  1. Mars
  2. Venus
  3. Jupiter
  4. Saturn

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

Venus was the first planet to have its motions plotted across the sky, as early as the second millennium BC.

The student scientist connect program “Jigyasa” has officially launched in which city?
  1. New Delhi
  2. Lucknow
  3. Guwahati
  4. Kolkata

Correct answer is option A i.e. New Delhi
Explanation:
The Union Government has officially launched a student- scientist connect programme “Jigyasa” in New Delhi to develop interest among students to pursue science. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has joined hands with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to implement this programme. The programme is expected to connect 1151 Kendriya Vidyalayas with 38 National Laboratories of CSIR targeting 100,000 students and nearly 1000 teachers annually. It will also enable the students and teachers to practically live the theoretical concepts taught in science by visiting CSIR laboratories and by participating in mini-science projects. The model of engagement includes student residential programmes, scientists as teachers and teachers as scientists, popular lecture series/demonstration programme at Schools and student apprenticeship programmes among others.
Which among the following marks Mahatma Gandhi’s first fast unto death?
  1. Kheda Satyagraha
  2. Champaran Satyagraha
  3. Ahmedabad Mill Strike
  4. Jallianwala Bagh tragedy

Correct answer is option C

Which among the following kings constructed the Osian temples of Rajasthan?

  1. Solankis
  2. Pratihara
  3. Chuahanas
  4. Guhilots

Correct answer is option B i.e. Pratihara
According to Sri Lankan chronicle Mahavamasa, Mauryan Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism by__?
  1. Moggaliputa Tissa
  2. Tivara
  3. Karuvaki
  4. Nigrodha

Correct answer is option D i.e. Nigrodha
Explanation:
As per the Sri Lankan chronicle Mahavamasa, Mauryan Emperor Ashoka was impressed by Nigrodha and was ultimately converted to Buddhism due to his impression only.