This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which of the following mountain ranges is not present in Europe? Who of the following was the God of morality during the Rigvedic times? What is the first sermon of Buddha called as? Who has been chosen as the new chief minister of Nagaland? Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells? Which state government has signed an Expression of Intent (EOI) with IAAF and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to establish a High Performance Academy? Which country has been named the best country to visit in 2018, according to Lonely Planet ‘Best in Travel 2018’ list? Hieroglyphic Writing is a part of which ancient civilization? The main founder(s) of the Swaraj Party was/wereWho was called the ‘Iron Man of India’ ? GK quiz set 295 – general knowledge quiz for medical students for effective prepration for SSC, HSSC, PSC, IAS, UPSC and other exams. GK questions for competitive exams with answers.
Which of the following mountain ranges is not present in Europe?
  1. Apennine Mountain Range
  2. Pyrenees Mountain Range
  3. Sierra Nevada Mountain Range
  4. Alps Mountain range

Correct answer is option C i.e. Sierra Nevada Mountain Range
Explanation:
Sierra is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Basin and Range Province. It runs 400 miles (640 km) north-to-south, and is approximately 70 miles (110 km) across east-to-west.
Who of the following was the God of morality during the Rigvedic times?
  1. Indra
  2. Rudra
  3. Agni
  4. Varuna

Correct answer is option D
What is the first sermon of Buddha called as?
  1. Kachchayanagottasutta
  2. Mahaparinirvansutta
  3. Brahmajalasutta
  4. Dharmachakra Pravartan

Correct answer is option D
Who has been chosen as the new chief minister of Nagaland?
  1. K. L. Chishi
  2. John Bosco Jasokie
  3. Hokishe Sema
  4. Shurhozelie Liezietsu

Correct answer is option D i.e. Shurhozelie Liezietsu
Explanation:
Shurhozelie Liezietsu (81), the president of Naga People’s Front (NPF), has been chosen as the new Chief Minister (CM) of Nagaland in place of T R Zeliang who resigned on February 19, 2017 under intense pressure from agitating tribal organizations. Shurhozelie, who is not an MLA and belongs to Angami tribe, will now have to seek an election within 6 months. According to an official source, Liezietsu will be sworn-in as the new CM on February 22.
Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?
  1. Rigaveda
  2. Samaveda
  3. Yajurveda
  4. Atharvaveda

Correct answer is option D
Which state government has signed an Expression of Intent (EOI) with IAAF and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to establish a High Performance Academy?
  1. Karnataka
  2. Punjab
  3. Odisha
  4. Assam

Correct answer is option C i.e. Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha government has signed an Expression of Intent (EOI) with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to establish a High Performance Academy in Bhubaneswar on July 6, 2017. The EOI was signed by Sports Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev and AFI president Adille Sumariwala and IAAF president Lord Sebastian Coe in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. As per the agreement, the Union Sports Ministry will provide coaching, integrated support services and education to athletes. The State Sports and Youth Services Department will provide funds and make sure availability of necessary infrastructure and support services, including an outdoor stadium. Besides, the IAAF will assist in educating elite coaches and provide specialists.

Which country has been named the best country to visit in 2018, according to Lonely Planet ‘Best in Travel 2018’ list?

  1. South Korea
  2. Chile
  3. Spain
  4. New Zealand

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

Chile has been named the best country to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet in its ‘Best in Travel 2018’ list and is followed by South Korea, Portugal, Djibouti and New Zealand. Apart from this, Belfast and the Causeway coast of Northern Ireland has been named by Lonely Planet as the best region to visit in 2018, while Seville of Spain has been named as best city to visit in 2018.

Hieroglyphic Writing is a part of which ancient civilization?

  1. Indus Valley
  2. Egyptian
  3. Chinese
  4. Mesopotamia

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

Between 4000 and 3000 BC, Egyptians developed a kind of picture writing known as hieroglyphics. The first writings consisted of pictures of objects, such as a house. Gradually, they started using ideas as well as objects. For example, a picture of an eye could mean sight or eye. In time, the writers also used picture signs to indicate sound

The main founder(s) of the Swaraj Party was/were
  1. CR Das
  2. Motilal Nehru
  3. Madan Mohan Malaviya
  4. Only (a) and (b) above

Correct answer is option D
Who was called the ‘Iron Man of India’ ?
  1. Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel
  2. Surendranath Bannerjee
  3. Bipin Chandra Pal
  4. Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct answer is option A