This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Who addressed Gandhiji as the “Father of the Nation” for the first time? Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture? Under which of the following articles of constitution of India, president can impose presidential rule in a state? The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on which date? Which among the following were the scholars in the Court of Kanishka-I? In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at –The main objectives of Minimum Support Prices is / are

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Choose the correct option: Consider the following countries:

  1. Cambodia
  2. Malaysia
  3. Indonesia
  4. Myanmar

Which among the above are members of Both ASEAN and East Asia Summit? Which state government has launched web-based platform “Pratibimba” to project government achievements? What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)? GK quiz set 173 – general awareness test for bank exams for online practice of different general knowledge topics. Printable general knowledge quiz with answers.

Who addressed Gandhiji as the “Father of the Nation” for the first time?
  1. Subhash Chandra Bose
  2. Rabindranath Tagore
  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  4. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct answer is option A

Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?

  1. Shikara
  2. Gopura
  3. Vimana
  4. Mandapa

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

Vimana is a term for the tower above the Garbhagriha or Sanctum sanctorum in a Hindu temple in Dravidian style.

Under which of the following articles of constitution of India, president can impose presidential rule in a state?

  1. Article 352
  2. Article 360
  3. Article 355
  4. Article 356

Correct answer is option D i.e. Article 356
The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on which date?
  1. April 23
  2. April 20
  3. April 21
  4. April 22

Correct answer is option B i.e. April 20
Explanation:
The UN Chinese Language Day is observed every year on April 20 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to raise awareness and respect for the history, culture and achievements of each of the six official languages of the world body. April 20 was chosen as the date for the Chinese language to pay tribute to Cang Jie, a mythical figure who is presumed to have invented Chinese characters about 5,000 years ago. The six official languages of the United Nations are as follows: English, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and Arabic.
Which among the following were the scholars in the Court of Kanishka-I?
  1. Vasumitra, Asvaghosa and Parsva
  2. Nagarjuna, Charaka and Mathara
  3. Charaka, Vasumitra and Asvaghosa
  4. All of the above

Correct answer is option D i.e. All of the above
Explanation:
The great scholars in the Court of Kanishka I were Asvaghosa (the Buddhist poet), Nagarjuna (the philosopher), Samgharaksha (the chaplain), Mathara (the politician), Vasumitra (the Buddhist scholar), Charaka (the physician) and Agisala (the engineer).
In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at –
  1. Pataliputra
  2. Rajgir
  3. Vaishali
  4. Varanasi

Correct answer is option B

The main objectives of Minimum Support Prices is / are

  1. Check fall in price beyond a limit
  2. Protect interest of the consumers
  3. Make procurement from the wholesalers easy

Choose the correct option:

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 1 and 2
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer is option A i.e. Only 1

Consider the following countries:

  1. Cambodia
  2. Malaysia
  3. Indonesia
  4. Myanmar

Which among the above are members of Both ASEAN and East Asia Summit?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct answer is option D i.e. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:

Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is comprised of Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.

East Asia Summit (EAS) is a grouping of 18 countries in the East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian regions. Its members include 10 ASEAN members along with India, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, United States and Russia.

Which state government has launched web-based platform “Pratibimba” to project government achievements?
  1. Kerala
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Karnataka

Correct answer is option D i.e. Karnataka
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah has recently launched a comprehensive web-based platform “’Pratibimba” to showcase the government’s performance and achievements to the citizens. The platform is developed as the Chief Minister’s dash board that will serve as a tool to improve efficiency in governance and allow citizens to track government’s progress. It is a reflection of the growth story and development of the state and the dash board will reflect the works of all the departments across flagship schemes, key programmes and projects undertaken in the state. The dash board is available both in English and Kannada.
What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)?
  1. 31st
  2. 11th
  3. 42nd
  4. 23rd

Correct answer is option D i.e. 23rd
Explanation:
India has been ranked 23rd out of 165 nations in the 2017 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), which is released by the UN telecommunications agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The index measures the commitment of nations across the globe to ensuring cybersecurity to their digital systems. India is ranked 23rd on the index with a score of 0.683 and has been listed in the maturing category, which refers to 77 countries that have developed complex commitments to cybersecurity and engage in cybersecurity programmes and initiatives. The index has been topped by Singapore with a 0.925 score. The top 10 most committed countries to cybersecurity are Singapore, United States, Malaysia, Oman, Estonia, Mauritius, Australia, Georgia, France and Canada. Russia is ranked 11th.