This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017) will set up Next Gen-Bioscope Village in which city to allow non-delegates to watch films? The Nayakas in the Vijayanagar empire wereWho established Shanti Niketan ? Which of the following was India’s First Biosphere Reserves? Who is the author of the book “Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth”? At which among the following temperatures, the indicator of Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers will show the same reading? Consider the following statements:
1. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact 1931, placed the Indian National Congress on an equal footing with the British Indian Government.
2. The participation of Muslims in the Civil Disobedience Movement was less than that of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? The main reason for the British Government to spread modern education in India during pre-independence period was—The main reason for the boycott of Simon Commission in India was___Which of the following union territories of India has the highest density of population per sq km? GK quiz set 257 – general awareness questions answers rrb to help you beat the competition in different center and state level exams. Printable general knowledge quiz with answers.

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017) will set up Next Gen-Bioscope Village in which city to allow non-delegates to watch films?

  1. Pune
  2. Panaji
  3. New Delhi
  4. Kochi

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

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will set up Next Gen-Bioscope Village at Panaji in Goa on 21st November 2017, as part of the IFFI Next Gen side bar program aimed at involving greater participation from the local Goan audience. It will be inaugurated by actress Shraddha Kapoor. The Bioscope Village is open to all with a entry fee of Rs. 50 from 21st to 27th of November. The Village is a concept based on the theme New Age Cinema for allowing non-delegates to watch films at the IFFI. The Bioscope Village will screen new and classic films including Children movies. In addition, ‘Katta’ talk session will also be held with some noted celebrities like Nana Patekar, Sachin Khedekar, Sonali Kulkarni, Dilip Prabhavalkar and Sushant Singh Rajput. The village will also host a skill studio aimed at honing cinematic skills through special sessions on a diverse range of topics. It will also host a short film competition for all delegates who are participating in the Festival. The theme for the short film festival is ‘IFFI as never seen before’. The winners will be announced on 27th of November.

The Nayakas in the Vijayanagar empire were
  1. Central ministers
  2. Cavalry soldiers
  3. Priests of large and powerful temples
  4. Military chiefs controlling particular territories

Correct answer is option D
Who established Shanti Niketan ?
  1. Jawahar Lal Nehru
  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  3. Rabindra Nath Tagore
  4. Mohandas Karamchond Gandhi

Correct answer is option C
Which of the following was India’s First Biosphere Reserves?
  1. Sunderbans
  2. Nanda Devi
  3. Nilgiri
  4. Pachmarhi

Correct answer is option C i.e. Nilgiri
Explanation:
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve located in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka was the first biosphere reserve established in 1986.
Who is the author of the book “Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth”?
  1. Audrey Truschke
  2. Sampath Kumar
  3. Andrej Plenkovic
  4. Bhim Chandra Nag

Correct answer is option A i.e. Audrey Truschke
Explanation:
The book “Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth” has been authored by historian Audrey Truschke that retells the complex and contested life of the sixth Mughal emperor “Aurangzeb”. It is a fascinating biography of an emperor who continues to dominate the contemporary discourse on the Hindu-Muslim relationship and beyond. The book addresses Aurangzeb’s concern at the time of his death that he came as a stranger and would leave as a stranger. The novel is an example of how historical biographies of complex characters can be written.

At which among the following temperatures, the indicator of Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers will show the same reading?

  1. -40°C
  2. -65°C
  3. -25°C
  4. -32°C

Correct answer is option A i.e. -40°C
Consider the following statements:
1. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact 1931, placed the Indian National Congress on an equal footing with the British Indian Government.
2. The participation of Muslims in the Civil Disobedience Movement was less than that of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer is option C
The main reason for the British Government to spread modern education in India during pre-independence period was—
  1. the need for educated Indians in minor administrative posts
  2. to promote Indian culture
  3. to modernise the Indian people so that they could share their political responsibilities
  4. None of these

Correct answer is option A
The main reason for the boycott of Simon Commission in India was___
  1. Appointment before time
  2. All the members were Englishmen
  3. Chairman was a member of the British Liberal Party
  4. Gandhiji Non-Co-operation Movement

Correct answer is option B
Which of the following union territories of India has the highest density of population per sq km?
  1. Pondicherry
  2. Lakshadweep
  3. Delhi
  4. Chandigarh

Correct answer is option C