This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: How much time does a ray of light take while reaching from Moon to Earth ? Of the four events mentioned below, which was the last to take place? Which Indian-origin British sculptor has won the 2017 Genesis Prize? The First President of Muslim League was __? Who has won the 2017 French Presidential election? Who was called ‘Chanakya of Maratha Politics’ ? Which among the following is known as the earliest example of Panchayatana style of temple? Which Indian bank has launched a unique credit card “Unnati” to spread credit inclusion? Which one among the following was not a demand of the Prarthana Samaj? Which port is known as Queen of Arabian Sea? GK quiz set 213 – basic general knowledge quiz multiple choice to further enhance your general awareness and help you get your goals. Question answer with hidden answers to view answer.

How much time does a ray of light take while reaching from Moon to Earth ?

  1. 8 minutes
  2. 8 seconds
  3. 1 minute
  4. 1 second

Correct answer is option D i.e. 1 second
Of the four events mentioned below, which was the last to take place?
  1. Cripps Mission,
  2. Simla Conference,
  3. Cabinet Mission Plan,
  4. The Ratings Mutiny

Correct answer is option C
Which Indian-origin British sculptor has won the 2017 Genesis Prize?
  1. Ram Sutar
  2. Srihari Bholekar
  3. Dhruva Mistry
  4. Anish Kapoor

Correct answer is option D i.e. Anish Kapoor
Explanation:
Anish Kapoor, the well-known Indian-origin British sculptor, has won the prestigious $1 million Genesis Prize 2017 by Israel for his commitment to Jewish values. Kapoor’s work include ‘Turning the World Upside Down’ at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, ‘Cloud Gate’ in Chicago’s Millennium Park and the ‘Orbit’ in London. The Genesis Prize is also regarded as Jewish Nobel Prize and is given annually to those who have attained excellence and international renown in their chosen professional fields, and who inspire others through their engagement and dedication to the Jewish community and/or the State of Israel.

The First President of Muslim League was __?

  1. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk Mustaq Hussain
  2. Mian Abdul Aziz
  3. Hidayat Hussain Khan
  4. Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Correct answer is option A i.e. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk Mustaq Hussain
Explanation:

Muslim League, a political organization of India and Pakistan, founded in 1906 as the All-India Muslim League by Aga Khan III. Its original purpose was to safeguard the political rights of Muslims in India. Nawab Mushtaq Husain Viqar-ul-Mulk also known as Mushtaq Hussain, was a Muslim politician and one of the founders of All India Muslim League. He is also known for his involvement in the Aligarh Movement.

Who has won the 2017 French Presidential election?
  1. Emmanuel Macron
  2. Marine Le Pen
  3. Francois Hollande
  4. Jean-Luc Melenchon

Correct answer is option A i.e. Emmanuel Macron
Explanation:
Emmanuel Macron, a former civil servant and investment banker, has won the 2017 Presidential election of France and will take office on May 14, 2017. With this, he will become the youngest President in French history and the youngest French head of state since Napoleon. Beside this, Macron will also become the first President from outside the two traditional main parties since the modern republic’s foundation in 1958. He fought the election under the banner En Marche! a social-liberal political party founded by him on April 2016.
Who was called ‘Chanakya of Maratha Politics’ ?
  1. Baji Rao II
  2. Balaji Viswanath
  3. Nana Pharnabis
  4. Mahadji Scindia

Correct answer is option C

Which among the following is known as the earliest example of Panchayatana style of temple?

  1. Dashavatara temple at Deogarh
  2. Temple at Pathari
  3. Shatrughneshwara temple at Bhubaneshwar
  4. Lakshmana temple at Sirpur

Correct answer is option A i.e. Dashavatara temple at Deogarh
Explanation:

The Dashavatara Temple or Vishnu Temple also called Gupta temple at Deogarh. It was built in the Gupta Period (320 to c. 600 AD ). Archaeologists have inferred that it is the earliest known Panchayatana temple in North India. A hindu temple is a Panchayatana one when the main shrine is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines.

Which Indian bank has launched a unique credit card “Unnati” to spread credit inclusion?
  1. ICICI Bank
  2. Punjab National bank
  3. Bank of India
  4. State Bank of India

Correct answer is option D i.e. State Bank of India
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal has launched a unique credit card “SBI Unnati” in New Delhi to spread credit inclusion. Initially, SBI Unnati would have no annual fees for the four years and the credit card will be offered through 20,000-plus State Bank of India (SBI) branches. The card is targeted at all SBI customers, including the Jan Dhan account-holders across the country. Primarily, it is tailored for new users of credit cards, those who do not have a credit history.
Which one among the following was not a demand of the Prarthana Samaj?
  1. Women education
  2. Widow remarriage
  3. Raising the age of marriage for boys and girls
  4. Abolition of untouchability

Correct answer is option D

Which port is known as Queen of Arabian Sea?

  1. Vizag port
  2. Paradip port
  3. Kochi Port
  4. Mumbai Port

Correct answer
is option C i.e. Kochi Port
Explanation:

Kochi Port is a natural Harbour, situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”