This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Where is the headquarters of International Air Transport Association (IATA)? Bronze image of Nataraja Shiva is ascribed to which among the following dynasties? The 2017 International Plastic Bag Free Day (IPBFD) is observed on which date? Who among the following said about Mahatma Gandhi, “Generations to come, it may be, will scarce believe that such one as this, ever in flesh and blood, walked upon this earth”? At which Indus Valley Site, the beared man in steatite image has been found? The famous “Ganga Sagar Mela”, an annual fair is held in which state of India? Which amongst the following is not a site of Indus Valley Civilization? India has recently signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) with which country to protect rights of detached workers? Which among the following two gases contribute to begin the formation of stars? 5. Which Sufi Saint’s dargah is at Ajmer? GK quiz set 312 – general knowledge question answers for all examinations to crack the SSC, UPSC, IAS and other competitive exams. MCQ on general knowledge with answers.
Where is the headquarters of International Air Transport Association (IATA)?
  1. Germany
  2. Switzerland
  3. Canada
  4. France

Correct answer is option C i.e. Canada
Explanation:
Recently, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) have launched ‘SkyRev360’ system that will offer comprehensive e-billing solution to data gathering, invoicing and collection providing additional revenue to AAI. This unique system is one of its kind and would help airport operators world- wide in avoiding revenue leakages, reducing redundancies, reduction in disputes, easy integration with all external systems and also help in curtailing the debt collection period to the minimum. The purpose of this system is to generate more and better business opportunities and to maximize and enhance non-aeronautical revenues. The IATA is a trade association of the world’s airlines. It is headquartered at Montreal, Canada with Executive Offices in Geneva, Switzerland.

Bronze image of Nataraja Shiva is ascribed to which among the following dynasties?

  1. Chola
  2. Chalukya
  3. Pallava
  4. Chera

Correct answer is option A i.e. Chola
The 2017 International Plastic Bag Free Day (IPBFD) is observed on which date?
  1. July 2
  2. July 3
  3. July 4
  4. July 5

Correct answer is option B i.e. July 3
Explanation:
The International Plastic Bag Free Day (IPBFD) is observed every year on July 3 to highlight the need to phase-out plastic bags and to promote organic reusable bags. The day signifies the ability for the world to come together and create an environment that is plastic free and educating individuals about current alternatives to plastics and other wastes.
Who among the following said about Mahatma Gandhi, “Generations to come, it may be, will scarce believe that such one as this, ever in flesh and blood, walked upon this earth”?
  1. Jawahar Lal Nehru
  2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  4. Albert Einstein

Correct answer is option D
At which Indus Valley Site, the beared man in steatite image has been found?
  1. Harappa
  2. Mohenjodaro
  3. Lothal
  4. Kalibanga

Correct answer is option B i.e. Mohenjodaro
Explanation:
In the Indus Valley Civilization, a beared man in steatite image has been found Mohenjodaro

The famous “Ganga Sagar Mela”, an annual fair is held in which state of India?

  1. Bihar
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. Jharkhand
  4. West Bengal

Correct answer is option D i.e. West Bengal
Explanation:

The Ganga Sagar Mela is a religious festival and second biggest fair of India after Kumbha Mela of India celebrated on Sagardwip (Sagar Island) in West Bengal state of India. The fair is a six-day fair held in the month of January and on the day of Makar Sankranti, a ritual of pilgrims taking bath in holy water and visiting nearby famous Kapil Muni Temple is performed.

Which amongst the following is not a site of Indus Valley Civilization?
  1. Banawali
  2. Rakhigarhi
  3. Hastinapur
  4. Ropar

Correct answer is option C
India has recently signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) with which country to protect rights of detached workers?
  1. Indonesia
  2. Brazil
  3. China
  4. South Africa

Correct answer is option B i.e. Brazil
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has recently signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) with Brazil to protect rights of detached workers. As per the agreement, detached workers of the two countries are exempted from making social security contributions in either countries if they are contributing in their respective countries. The SSA will also help to promote more investment flows between the two countries. Till date, India has signed and operationalised Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with 18 countries viz. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and South Korea.

Which among the following two gases contribute to begin the formation of stars?

  1. Hydrogen and Nitrogen
  2. Hydrogen and Helium
  3. Hydrogen and Oxygen
  4. Nitrogen and Helium

Correct answer is option B i.e. Hydrogen and Helium
5. Which Sufi Saint’s dargah is at Ajmer?
  1. Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya
  2. Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti
  3. Khwaja Salim Chisti
  4. (e) Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

Correct answer is option B