This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The word “Mangal” is used for which among the following kinds of vegetations? Shakila, who passed away recently, was the famous personality from which field? Which of the following is the correct word describing loss of snow from a glacier by means of sublimation, melting, evaporation or avalanches? What is approximate diameter of Milky Way? Which Indian state has highest number of child labourers, as per latest Child Rights and You (CRY) report 2017? In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisatya Avalokitesvar was also known asJitesh Singh Deo has won the title of Peter England Mr India 2017. He hails from which state? Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over which province? Jaziya was reimposed during the reign of—The word ‘veda’ means GK quiz set 246 – gk quiz for rbi assistant exam to learn from anywhere with help of this free online GK quiz with solutions. GK questions and answers for IAS exam.

The word “Mangal” is used for which among the following kinds of vegetations?

  1. Aquatic Plants
  2. Algal Blooms
  3. Mangroves
  4. Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub

Correct answer is option C i.e. Mangroves

Shakila, who passed away recently, was the famous personality from which field?

  1. Law
  2. Politics
  3. Film Industry
  4. Journalism

Correct answer is option C i.e. Film Industry
Explanation:

Yesteryear Bollywood actress Shakila (82), who was known for her work in films like “Aar Paar” and “CID”, has passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on September 20, 2017. She was a star in her own right in the 50’s n 60’s. The famous song ‘Baabuji dhiire chalanaa…’ from Aar Paar was filmed on her. Besides her roles in Guru Dutt classics like ‘Aar Paar’ and ‘CID’, Shakila also starred with Shammi Kapoor in Shakti Samanta’s hit ‘China Town’.

Which of the following is the correct word describing loss of snow from a glacier by means of sublimation, melting, evaporation or avalanches?
  1. Ablation
  2. Galling
  3. Creep
  4. Plucking

Correct answer is option A i.e. Ablation
Explanation:
Ablation refers to loss of snow from glaciers by means of vaporization, melting, wind or other processes.

What is approximate diameter of Milky Way?

  1. 1000 light years
  2. 10000 light years
  3. 100000 light years
  4. 1000000 Light Years

Correct answer is option C i.e. 100000 light years
Explanation:

The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy 100,000–120,000 light-years in diameter containing 200–400 billion stars

Which Indian state has highest number of child labourers, as per latest Child Rights and You (CRY) report 2017?
  1. West Bengal
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Bihar

Correct answer is option B i.e. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
According to the latest Child Rights and You (CRY) report, over 8 lakh children in India between the age group 5 and 6 years are engaged in child labour. A large percentage, over 5 lakh of these children do not attend school. Majority of these kids are engaged in family based employments. The report revealed that Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of 2,50,672 children engaged in labour, followed by Bihar with 1,28,087 children and Maharashtra where the number stands at 82,847. The report further stated that the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) have many limitations and has covered only 50% of the child labourers. Thus, many children in this age group are seen accompanying their parents to their workplace or end up living with minimal care.
In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisatya Avalokitesvar was also known as
  1. Vajrapani
  2. Manjusri
  3. Padmapani
  4. Maitreya

Correct answer is option C

Jitesh Singh Deo has won the title of Peter England Mr India 2017. He hails from which state?

  1. Odisha
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Correct answer is option D i.e. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:

Jitesh Singh Deo from Lucknow has won the title of Peter England Mr India 2017 at the Bandra Fort in Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 14, 2017. Now, he will represent India in Mr World for 2020. Following him, Indian footballer Prathamesh Maulingkar won the title of Peter England Mr. India Supranational 2017 and will compete at Mr. Supranational 2018. Abhi Khajuria and Pavan Rao won the titles of Peter England Mr. India 1st Runner-Up and Peter England Mr. India 2nd Runner-Up, respectively.

Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over which province?
  1. Sindh
  2. Punjab
  3. Gujarat
  4. Mewar

Correct answer is option C
Jaziya was reimposed during the reign of—
  1. Akbar
  2. Aurangzeb
  3. Jahangir
  4. Humayun

Correct answer is option B
The word ‘veda’ means
  1. knowledge
  2. wisdom
  3. skill
  4. power

Correct answer is option A