This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: In which one of the following cities, was the East India Association founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866? The best drainage system (water management) in Indus Valley Civilization was:What is the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria for leprosy elimination? Who has become the first Indian to hold deputy director general post at World Health Organisation (WHO)? Which of the following works describes the qualities of an ideal Muslim ruler? Consider the following statements about Mixed Economy system:

  1. It combines the features of both capitalist and socialist market
  2. India is an excellent example of mixed economy system

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Who is the author of the book “President’s Lady” (Pranaber Preyosi)? Which state government will organise village-level tourneys to curb drug menace? Which committee has been constituted by the Union Government to examine the existing framework with regard to Virtual Currencies? Who wrote a book ‘Return of the Aryans’ ? GK quiz set 335 – static GK question and answer to help you score better in general awareness section. Static general knowledge question answers for SSC, UPSC, IAS, IBPS, SBI and other exams.

In which one of the following cities, was the East India Association founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866?
  1. Paris
  2. London
  3. New York
  4. Tokyo

Correct answer is option B
The best drainage system (water management) in Indus Valley Civilization was:
  1. dholavira
  2. Lothal
  3. Mohenjodaro
  4. Kalibangan

Correct answer is option C

What is the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria for leprosy elimination?

  1. 1 case in 1000 individuals
  2. 1 case in 10,000 individuals
  3. 1 case in 1000,000 individuals
  4. 1 case in 10,00,000 individuals

Correct answer is option B i.e. 1 case in 10,000 individuals
Explanation:

Leprosy is a bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae which affects mainly the skin and nerves. As per WHO guidelines, when the number of leprosy patients gets reduced to below 1 case per 10,000 populations.

Who has become the first Indian to hold deputy director general post at World Health Organisation (WHO)?

  1. Ritu Karidhal
  2. Soumya Swaminathan
  3. Minal Sampath
  4. Anuradha TK

Correct answer is option B i.e. Soumya Swaminathan
Explanation:

Dr Soumya Swaminathan has become the first Indian to hold deputy director general post for Programmes at the World Health Organisation (WHO). Currently, she is the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Dr Swaminathan is a paediatrician and is known for her research in tuberculosis and HIV. She is daughter of MS Swaminathan, the acclaimed geneticist and father of green revolution. Beside her, Jane Ellison from Britain has been appointed as a Deputy Director General for Corporate Operations (DDC).

Which of the following works describes the qualities of an ideal Muslim ruler?
  1. Taj-ul-Masir
  2. Tabqat-e-Nasiri
  3. Khazain-ul-Futuh
  4. Fatwa-e-Jahandari

Correct answer is option D

Consider the following statements about Mixed Economy system:

  1. It combines the features of both capitalist and socialist market
  2. India is an excellent example of mixed economy system

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 Only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer is option B i.e. 2 Only
Explanation:

First statement is incorrect because mixed economy is characterized by a system where government directs economic activity in some socially important areas of the economy, the rest being left to the price mechanism to operate. Second statement is correct.

Who is the author of the book “President’s Lady” (Pranaber Preyosi)?
  1. Chinu Modi
  2. Sangeeta Ghosh
  3. Neehar Mishra
  4. Ravinder Gupta

Correct answer is option B i.e. Sangeeta Ghosh
Explanation:
The book “President’s Lady” (Pranaber Preyosi) has been authored by Sangeeta Ghosh, which is recently released at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The book is on Late Suvra Mukherjee, the wife of honourable President of India Pranab Mukherjee. Ms. Mukherjee was essentially a private person with a strong interest in music (particularly Tagore music) and paintings. She restricted herself to music, painting and writing and she tried to take Tagore music to a non-Bengali audience.

Which state government will organise village-level tourneys to curb drug menace?

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

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

The Punjab government will soon start a campaign to organise village level sports tournaments across the state in order to wipe out the menace of drugs. These tournaments will promote sportsmanship amongst the youth besides channelizing their unbounded energy in a positive direction. In these games, the dope test will be made mandatory in order to ensure free and fair competition in these tournaments.

Which committee has been constituted by the Union Government to examine the existing framework with regard to Virtual Currencies?
  1. Dinesh Sharma committee
  2. Shaktikanta Das committee
  3. H R Khan committee
  4. B S Dharamraj committee

Correct answer is option A i.e. Dinesh Sharma committee
Explanation:
The Union Government has recently constituted an Inter-Disciplinary Committee to examine the existing framework with regard to Virtual Currencies. The Committee will take stock of the present status of Virtual Currencies both in India and globally. It will also examine the existing global regulatory and
legal structures governing these Currencies. The committee will also suggest measures for dealing with such currencies including issues relating to consumer protection and money laundering. The Committee will be chaired by Dinesh Sharma, the Special Secretary of Economic Affairs, and will submit its report within 3 months.
Who wrote a book ‘Return of the Aryans’ ?
  1. Bhagvan Das Gidvani
  2. L.D. Kalla
  3. Avinash Chandra Das
  4. S. Trived

Correct answer is option A