This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
LIST I
A. Moplah revolt
B. Pabna revolt
C. Eka Movement
D. Birsa Munda revolt
LIST II
1. Kerala
2. Bihar
3. Bengal
4. Awadh
Codes:Arrange the following events in the chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below—
1. Non-cooperation movement.
2. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
3. Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagrah.
4. Civil Disobedience Movement. Who is leading the Indian delegation at the 11th Ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? The Lumbini was the birth place of Gautama Buddha, is confirmed by an inscription of-The Revolt of 1857 was witnessed by the poet____Which country is hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit? Who has won the 2017 women’s singles World Badminton championships (WBC)? In the proposed federal polity of the Government of India act 1935, how many members had to be elected on communal basis for the Upper House of the bicameral legislature at the center? Which union minister has launched the “Cyber Swachhta Kendra” for Botnet cleaning and Malware analysis? Which was the main cause for starting of the Quit India Movement in 1942? GK quiz set 240 – general knowledge notes UPSC to test your level of general awareness skills. GK questions for competitive exams with answers.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
LIST I
A. Moplah revolt
B. Pabna revolt
C. Eka Movement
D. Birsa Munda revolt
LIST II
1. Kerala
2. Bihar
3. Bengal
4. Awadh
Codes:
  1. A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2
  2. A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1
  3. A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4
  4. A-3; B-4; C-1; D-3

Correct answer is option A
Arrange the following events in the chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below—
1. Non-cooperation movement.
2. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
3. Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagrah.
4. Civil Disobedience Movement.
  1. 1 2 3 4
  2. 3 4 1 2
  3. 3 2 1 4
  4. 1 2 4 3

Correct answer is option C

Who is leading the Indian delegation at the 11th Ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

  1. Sushma Swaraj
  2. Radha Mohan Singh
  3. Narendra Singh Tomar
  4. Suresh Prabhu

Correct answer is option D i.e. Suresh Prabhu
Explanation:

The 11th Ministerial conference of the 164-member World Trade Organization (WTO) has started in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 10, 2017. At the meeting, India is represented by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu who will be pushing for a permanent solution to the public food stock-holding issue which is crucial for operating the food security programme. In it, he will not only have to safeguard the interests of Indian farmers, but will also have to put his foot down on blocking introduction of new issues such as e-commerce. During the course of the 4-day deliberations, the developing nations will resist the efforts by the developed nations to formally set aside the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) and place new issues including e-commerce on the negotiating table.

The Lumbini was the birth place of Gautama Buddha, is confirmed by an inscription of-
  1. Ashoka
  2. Kanishka
  3. Harsha
  4. Dharmapal

Correct answer is option A
The Revolt of 1857 was witnessed by the poet____
  1. Mir Tapi Mir
  2. Zauq
  3. Ghalib
  4. Iqbal

Correct answer is option C

Which country is hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit?

  1. India
  2. Indonesia
  3. Vietnam
  4. Malaysia

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

The 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit has started in Danang, Vietnam with theme “Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future” on November 10, 2017. The 2-day summit will gives an opportunity to tout the benefits of global free trade. The 2017 summit will highlight Vietnamese culture, as well as represent the five components, which are as follows: Dynamism, creativity, action, unity, and movement to the future.

Who has won the 2017 women’s singles World Badminton championships (WBC)?

  1. Yihan Wang
  2. Nozomi Okuhara
  3. Hsiao Huan Chen
  4. Xin Okuhara

Correct answer is option B i.e. Nozomi Okuhara
Explanation:

Japanese shuttler Nozomi Okuhara has won the 2017 women’s singles World Badminton championships (WBC) by defeating P V Sindhu in the final by 12-21, 21-17, 21-10 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. With this, Sindhu had to settle for silver in the championship. Earlier, Saina Nehwal ended her campaign with a bronze. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced cash award of Rs 10 lakh for Sindhu and Rs five lakh for Saina following their medal winning performances at the world Championships. Sindhu, who had won bronze twice in the 2013 and 2014 editions, became only the second Indian to win a silver medal after Saina Nehwal had achieved the feat in the last edition at Jakarta in 2015.

In the proposed federal polity of the Government of India act 1935, how many members had to be elected on communal basis for the Upper House of the bicameral legislature at the center?

  1. 156
  2. 150
  3. 104
  4. 125

Correct answer is option B i.e. 150
Explanation:

The upper house was called Council of States and it consisted of 260 members. Out of these 260 members 156 were to represent the provinces and 104 to the native states. Out of the 156 which were trepresent the provinces, 150 were to be elected on communal basis. Seats reserved for Hindus, Muslim Sikhs, were to be filled by direct elections and Seats reserved for Indian Christians, Anglo Indians and Europeans was to be filled by indirect method of a electoral college consisting of their representativmembers.

Which union minister has launched the “Cyber Swachhta Kendra” for Botnet cleaning and Malware analysis?
  1. Jagat Prakash Nadda
  2. Ravi Shankar Prasad
  3. M Venkaiah Naidu
  4. Arun Jaitley

Correct answer is option B i.e. Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Electronics and IT, Ravi Shankar Prasad has recently launched Cyber Swachhta Kendra (CSK) in New Delhi for Botnet cleaning and Malware analysis. The CSK is a part of Government’s digital India initiative to create a secure cyber space by detecting botnet infections. The centre will operate in close coordination and collaboration with Internet Service Providers and Antivirus companies. The centre is being operated by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team. Beside this, the Union Minister has also launched ‘Mkavach’ app to protect smart phones and tablets from hackers and another App ‘Samvid’ to protect Desktops from suspicious applications from running.
Which was the main cause for starting of the Quit India Movement in 1942?
  1. Severe unrest among the people
  2. Report of Simon Commission
  3. Failure of the Cripps Mission
  4. British involved in the World War-II

Correct answer is option C