This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: What is the theme of the India’s National Productivity Week (NPW)-2017? Who was the founder of Maratha dynasty? “Omega Mission Hills World Cup” is related to which game? The tropical cyclone “Debbie” has recently hit which country? Agriculture, Irrigation and Power Projects were given highest priority in which among the following plans? In which among the following battles, artillery was used for the first time? The Gulf of Kutch is one of the two regions on west coast of India, identified suitable for Tidal power station. Which among the following is the other one? Indian Flying Fox is a __: Who, among the following, was NOT present in the founding session of Indian National Congress? Which Indian sportsperson has elected as the new member of BWF Atheletes’ commission? GK quiz set 233 – general knowledge exam to get better score in general awareness section of examination. Online quiz to prepare for clerical to top government jobs.
What is the theme of the India’s National Productivity Week (NPW)-2017?
- Build Smart for a future ready India
- Ease of Doing Business for higher productivity
- Lean management for productivity enhancement
- From waste to profits-through reduce, recycle and reuse
Correct answer is option D i.e. From waste to profits-through reduce, recycle and reuse
Explanation:
The National Productivity Week (NPW) is observed every year from February 12-18 by the National Productivity Council (NPC) to stimulate and promote productivity and quality consciousness across all sectors in India. The 2017 theme is “From Waste to Profits-through Reduce, Recycle and Reuse”. The National Productivity Council (NPC) is an autonomous body under Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry and was established on 12th February 1958.
Explanation:
The National Productivity Week (NPW) is observed every year from February 12-18 by the National Productivity Council (NPC) to stimulate and promote productivity and quality consciousness across all sectors in India. The 2017 theme is “From Waste to Profits-through Reduce, Recycle and Reuse”. The National Productivity Council (NPC) is an autonomous body under Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry and was established on 12th February 1958.
Who was the founder of Maratha dynasty?
- Shahu
- Shivaji
- Rajaram
- Balaji Vishwanath
Correct answer is option B
“Omega Mission Hills World Cup” is related to which game?
- Tennis
- Golf
- Hockey
- Polo
Correct answer is option B i.e. Golf
The tropical cyclone “Debbie” has recently hit which country?
- Australia
- China
- Japan
- Brazil
Correct answer is option A i.e. Australia
Explanation:
The category-4 cyclone “Debbie” has recently hit north-east Australian coast with the speed of 263km/h and caused major damage, torrential rain and power cuts to tens of thousands of homes. landfall in Queensland, northeastern Australia. This powerful cyclone has left at least 45,000 homes without power and damaged buildings. More than 25,000 people were asked to evacuate their homes ahead of predictions that the cyclone would be Queensland’s most damaging since 2011.
Explanation:
The category-4 cyclone “Debbie” has recently hit north-east Australian coast with the speed of 263km/h and caused major damage, torrential rain and power cuts to tens of thousands of homes. landfall in Queensland, northeastern Australia. This powerful cyclone has left at least 45,000 homes without power and damaged buildings. More than 25,000 people were asked to evacuate their homes ahead of predictions that the cyclone would be Queensland’s most damaging since 2011.
Agriculture, Irrigation and Power Projects were given highest priority in which among the following plans?
- First Five Year Plan
- Second Five Year Plan
- Third Five Year Plan
- Fourth Five Year Plan
Correct answer is option A i.e. First Five Year Plan
In which among the following battles, artillery was used for the first time?
- First Battle of Panipat
- Third Battle of Tarain
- First Battle of Khanwa
- Second Battle of Panipat
Correct answer is option A i.e. First Battle of Panipat
The Gulf of Kutch is one of the two regions on west coast of India, identified suitable for Tidal power station. Which among the following is the other one?
- Gulf of Khambhat
- Laccadive Sea
- Gulf of Mannar
- None of the above
Correct answer is option A i.e. Gulf of Khambhat
Indian Flying Fox is a __:
- Mammal
- Reptile
- Amphibian
- Bird
Correct answer is option A i.e. Mammal
Explanation:
Flying Fox is a bat which is found in tropical forests and swamps, near bodies of water all over India.
Explanation:
Flying Fox is a bat which is found in tropical forests and swamps, near bodies of water all over India.
Who, among the following, was NOT present in the founding session of Indian National Congress?
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- G. Subramaniya lyer
- Justice Ranade
- Surendranath Bannerjee
Correct answer is option C
Which Indian sportsperson has elected as the new member of BWF Atheletes’ commission?
- Jwala Gutta
- Ashwini Ponnappa
- P V Sindhu
- Aparna Popat
Correct answer is option C i.e. P V Sindhu
Explanation:
Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu has been elected as the new member of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission after topped the ballot with 129 votes. With this, she became the second Indian after her compatriot Saina Nehwal to be inducted in the Commission. Apart from the Indian shuttler, Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland, Lithuania’s Akvile and Germany’s Marc Zwiebler were elected for a four-year term.
Explanation:
Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu has been elected as the new member of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission after topped the ballot with 129 votes. With this, she became the second Indian after her compatriot Saina Nehwal to be inducted in the Commission. Apart from the Indian shuttler, Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland, Lithuania’s Akvile and Germany’s Marc Zwiebler were elected for a four-year term.
