This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which among the following kinds of roots are found in Sugarcane? Which state government has launched mobile App “Mera Hunar” for job aspirants? The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) is located in which state? Between the Assassinations is a book written by _________? When was the ‘Panchtantra’ written ? Which Indian cricket player has won the Sir Garfield Sober Trophy for 2016? Which of the following is known as thinnest layer of the earth? In economic language, which of the following term used drop in Indian Rupee? Which among the following acts, incorporated 11th Fundamental duty in Indian Constitution? Who has become the first Indian woman to scale Mt. Everest from China side? GK quiz set 331 – general awareness question answer to improve your general awareness. GK quiz with answers for competitive exams.

Which among the following kinds of roots are found in Sugarcane?

  1. Prop Roots
  2. Stilt Roots
  3. Pneumatophores
  4. Nodulose Roots

Correct answer is option B i.e. Stilt Roots
Explanation:

In Maize and Sugarcane, roots arise from the first few nodes of the stem and penetrate obliquely down in to the soil and give support to the plant. They are called Stilt roots.

Which state government has launched mobile App “Mera Hunar” for job aspirants?
  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Assam
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Kerala

Correct answer is option C i.e. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh Government has recently launched the mobile app and website ‘Mera Hunar HP’ for job aspirants. It is a first-of- its-kind application in India. Mera Hunar is a web based platform where the skilled, semi-skilled persons can apply for various jobs as per their convenience viz: Plumber, Carpenter, mechanic, security guards, drivers, tourists guides, etc. The platform is available both in English and Hindi. This platform will directly connect the prospective employers with the job seekers as the application will contain the address and the phone numbers of those looking for jobs and other details as well.This will benefit those looking for daily jobs within their area.

The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) is located in which state?

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

Correct answer is option A i.e. Odisha
Explanation:

The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) is a 400-hectare zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is home to endangered species such as the Asiatic lion, three Indian crocodilians, Sangal lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Indian pangolin, mouse deer and countless birds, reptiles and fish that have been breeding successfully. The zoo includes 34 aquaria which are home to a large variety of fresh water fish. It also enjoys a good reputation internationally for successfully breeding black panthers, gharials, and white tigers in captivity.

Between the Assassinations is a book written by _________?

  1. Arvind Adiga
  2. Anita Desai
  3. Nandan Nilkeni
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Arvind Adiga
When was the ‘Panchtantra’ written ?
  1. Maurya period
  2. Kanishka period
  3. Gupta period
  4. Harsha period

Correct answer is option C
Which Indian cricket player has won the Sir Garfield Sober Trophy for 2016?
  1. Virat Kohli
  2. Ravichandran Ashwin
  3. Ajinkya Rahane
  4. Ravindra Jadeja

Correct answer is option B i.e. Ravichandran Ashwin
Explanation:
Ravichandran Ashwin has recently won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 as well as the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016 from former India captains Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar. With this, he became the 3rd Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year after Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar and also the second cricketer ever after Dravid to win the two awards in the same year. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy is a cricket trophy awarded annually by the International Cricket Council to its chosen world player of the year. It was first awarded in 2004 to Rahul Dravid.

Which of the following is known as thinnest layer of the earth?

  1. Crust
  2. Mantle
  3. Core
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Crust

In economic language, which of the following term used drop in Indian Rupee?

  1. Devaluation
  2. Depreciation
  3. Deflation
  4. Depression

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

Devaluation’ means official lowering of the value of a country’s currency within a fixed exchange rate system, by which the monetary authority formally sets a new fixed rate with respect to a foreign reference currency.

In contrast, depreciation is used for the unofficial decrease in the exchange rate in a floating exchange rate system.

Which among the following acts, incorporated 11th Fundamental duty in Indian Constitution?

  1. 42nd Amendment Act
  2. 43rd Amendment Act
  3. 86th Amendment Act
  4. 89th Amendment Act

Correct answer is option C i.e. 86th Amendment Act
Explanation:

Based On the recommendations Sardar Swaran Singh Committee 10 Fundamental Duties were added in Part-IV of the Constitution under Article 51-A in the year 1976 through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment.

Later in the year 2002, 11th Fundamental duty was added through 86th constitutional Amendment Act. It states that A parent or guardian has to provide opportunities for the education of his child/ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

Who has become the first Indian woman to scale Mt. Everes
t from China side?
  1. Radhika GR
  2. Anshu Jamsenpa
  3. Anita Kundu
  4. Arunima Sinha

Correct answer is option C i.e. Anita Kundu
Explanation:
Anita Kundu, a Haryana police sub-inspector from Hisar, has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest from the China side on May 2017. Earlier, she had scaled the Mt. Everest from Nepal side in May 2013.