This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which among the following is a millet? President Ramnath Kovind has launched JOHAR scheme in which state to double income of rural poor? In which year was the decree called ‘Mahzar’ issued during Akbar’s reign ? Which city is hosting the 25th edition of National Children Science Congress (NCSC-2017)? Which one, among the following newspapers, was published first? The city of Jaunpur was founded byIndia has signed pact with which country to improve grid integration of renewable energy? Which state has become the first Indian State to establish cashless system for distribution of food grains? Uplift of the backward classes was the main programme of the—Which will be the first big state after Goa to use EVMs with VVPAT? GK quiz set 276 – general knowledge revision to read from home, university or any place of your comfort. Basic GK MCQ with answers to improve your skills.

Which among the following is a millet?

  1. Sorghum
  2. Maize
  3. Wheat
  4. Rice

Correct answer is option A i.e. Sorghum

President Ramnath Kovind has launched JOHAR scheme in which state to double income of rural poor?

  1. Chhattisgarh
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Gujarat
  4. Jharkhand

Correct answer is option D i.e. Jharkhand
Explanation:

President Ramnath Kovind has launched JOHAR scheme worth Rs 1,500 cr on the occasion of State Establishment-Day in Ranchi, Jharkhand on November 15, 2017. The World Bank aided JOHAR (Jharkhand’s Opportunities For Harnessing Rural Growth) scheme is aimed at doubling the income of two lakh rural poor. On this day, in 2000, Bihar was bifurcated to give birth to Jharkhand.

In which year was the decree called ‘Mahzar’ issued during Akbar’s reign ?
  1. 1560 A.D.
  2. 1572 A.D.
  3. 1576 A.D.
  4. 1579 A.D.

Correct answer is option D

Which city is hosting the 25th edition of National Children Science Congress (NCSC-2017)?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Ahmedabad
  3. Ujjain
  4. Kanpur

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

The 25th edition of National Children Science Congress (NCSC-2017) has started at Science city in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on December 27. The five-day Children Science Congress has been organized by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The theme of the Congress is ‘Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development’ with the special focus on persons with disabilities. 900 young scientists from 30 states are participating in 25th National Children Science Congress. This year, 50 children and teachers from Asian nations have also participated in the event. Apart from science exhibition, various activities such as hands-on demonstrations, presentations by children scientists, poster session and cultural programmes have also been organized in the science congress. The NCSC is an ideal and innovative programme for children to inspire, empower and expand their minds to world.

Which one, among the following newspapers, was published first?
  1. The Madras Mail
  2. The Indian Social Reformer
  3. The Bengali Gazatte
  4. The Times of India

Correct answer is option C
The city of Jaunpur was founded by
  1. Mohmmad Bin Tughlaq
  2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
  3. Ibrahim Lodi
  4. Sikandar Lodi

Correct answer is option B

India has signed pact with which country to improve grid integration of renewable energy?

  1. France
  2. Germany
  3. Italy
  4. Nepal

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

India and Germany has recently signed pact on technical cooperation under the Indo-German Energy Programme – Green Energy Corridors (IGEN-GEC). The main purpose of this programme component is to improve the sector framework and conditions for grid integration of renewable energy. As per the pact, both the countries will work on improving market mechanisms and regulations for integration of renewable energies, advancing technical and institutional conditions in specified target states, regions and on a national level, adding human capacities to handle systemic (strategic, managerial, financial, technical) renewable energies integration in an efficient and effective manner.

Which state has become the first Indian State to establish cashless system for distribution of food grains?
  1. Karnataka
  2. Kerala
  3. Punjab
  4. Gujarat

Correct answer is option D i.e. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat has become the first Indian State to establish cashless system for distribution of food grains. The beneficiaries under National Food Security Act (NFSA) will need to carry only Aadhaar cards for getting their food grain in Gujarat. This will help in establishing the identity of beneficiaries, help in stopping the leakages of grain at shop level and above all eradicate corruption in the Public distribution System (PDS). Beside this, the Gujarat government completed the target of installing Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) in 17,250 Fair Price Shops (FPS) much before March 31. With this, a consumer will also be able to get his Rail, air and bus ticket reserved at the Fair Price Shops (FPS) itself. A beneficiary can pay his mobile bill, a farmer can deposit crop insurance premium, LIC premium etc. at these centres.
Uplift of the backward classes was the main programme of the—
  1. Prarthana Samaj
  2. Satya Shodhak Samaj
  3. Arya Samaj
  4. Ramakrishna Mission

Correct answer is option B

Which will be the first big state after Goa to use EVMs with VVPAT?

  1. Himachal Pradesh
  2. Gujarat
  3. Karnataka
  4. Rajasthan

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

Gujarat will be the second state after Goa to use the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system for the Assembly elections. Here, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be equipped with VVPAT. State Chief Electoral Officer and Principal Secretary Mr. B. B. Sawain announced this at a press conference in Gandhinagar on Septmebr 28, 2017. Approx 70,182 VVPAT machines will be used in the state for the Assembly elections. During the poll, the voters will experience the transparency and would enjoy a new right. According to the latest electoral list, it has as many as 4.33 crore registered voters in the state.