This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Who of the following took the burning of the foreign clothes during the Non-Co-operation Movement as ‘insensate waste’? To whom is the Gayatri Mantra dedicated? When did Gandhiji launch the Quit India movement? Which religious reformer of Western India was known as ‘Lokhitwadi’? “Din-i-Ilahi’ was a movement of Akbar’s folly, not of his wisdom.” Who made this statement? Who was the first ruler of the slave dynasty ? What is the theme of 2017 National Science Day (NSD)? Which union minister has launched GST Rates Finder app to verify accurate tax rate under GST regime? Which colour was commonly used in Harappan pottery? The 29th India–Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise “CORPAT-2017” has started under which Indian Naval Command? GK quiz set 349 – gk quiz India MCQ to improve your confidence. GK questions and answers for IAS exam.
Who of the following took the burning of the foreign clothes during the Non-Co-operation Movement as ‘insensate waste’?
- Rabindra Nath Tagore
- Mohammad Ali
- Lord Reading
- Moti Lal Nehru
Correct answer is option A
To whom is the Gayatri Mantra dedicated?
- Savitri (A solar deity)
- Surya (Sun)
- Soma (God of the intoxicating juice)
- Maruts (Storm Gods)
Correct answer is option A
When did Gandhiji launch the Quit India movement?
- 8th August 1944
- 8th August 1940
- 8th August 1938
- 8th August 1942
Correct answer is option D
Which religious reformer of Western India was known as ‘Lokhitwadi’?
- Gopal Hari Deshmukh
- R.G. Bhandarkar
- Mahadev Govind Ranade
- G. Tilak
Correct answer is option A
“Din-i-Ilahi’ was a movement of Akbar’s folly, not of his wisdom.” Who made this statement?
- L. Srivastava
- R.P. Tripathi
- V.A. Smith
- S.R. Sharma
Correct answer is option C
Who was the first ruler of the slave dynasty ?
- Qutubuddin Aibak
- Iltutmish
- Razia
- Balban
Correct answer is option A
What is the theme of 2017 National Science Day (NSD)?
- Fostering Scientific Temper
- Science for Nation Building
- Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
- Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
Correct answer is option D i.e. Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
Explanation:
The National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on February 28 to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman on February 28, 1928. For his discovery, C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The 2017 theme is “Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons”.
Explanation:
The National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on February 28 to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman on February 28, 1928. For his discovery, C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The 2017 theme is “Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons”.
Which union minister has launched GST Rates Finder app to verify accurate tax rate under GST regime?
- Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Narendra Modi
- Arun Jaitley
- M Venkaiah Naidu
Correct answer is option C i.e. Arun Jaitley
Explanation:
The Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has launched an app – GST Rates Finder in New Delhi to verify the accurate tax rate on commodity and services under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Through this app, user can determine GST rate by entering the name of the commodity or service. The search result will list all the Goods and Services containing the name which was typed in the search box. A taxpayer can search for applicable CGST, SGST, UTGST rate and Compensation Cess on a supply. This mobile app can be downloaded on any smart phone and can work in offline mode, once downloaded. The application has been launched on Android platform, and will soon be available on iOS platform. The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has also provided a GST rate finder on its portal – cbec-gst.gov.in to help taxpayers know applicable GST rate on their supplies
Explanation:
The Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has launched an app – GST Rates Finder in New Delhi to verify the accurate tax rate on commodity and services under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Through this app, user can determine GST rate by entering the name of the commodity or service. The search result will list all the Goods and Services containing the name which was typed in the search box. A taxpayer can search for applicable CGST, SGST, UTGST rate and Compensation Cess on a supply. This mobile app can be downloaded on any smart phone and can work in offline mode, once downloaded. The application has been launched on Android platform, and will soon be available on iOS platform. The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has also provided a GST rate finder on its portal – cbec-gst.gov.in to help taxpayers know applicable GST rate on their supplies
Which colour was commonly used in Harappan pottery?
- Blue
- Red
- Blue-green
- Buff
Correct answer is option B
The 29th India–Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise “CORPAT-2017” has started under which Indian Naval Command?
- Eastern Naval Command
- Western Naval Command
- Southern Naval Command
- Andaman and Nicobar Command
Correct answer is option D i.e. Andaman and Nicobar Command
Explanation:
The 29th edition of India–Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise “Co-Ordinated Patrol (CORPAT)” has started at Port Blair under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command from May 9 and will continue till May 12, 2017. The closing ceremony of the CORPAT is scheduled at Belawan, Indonesia from 22 – 25 May 17. The CORPAT reflects the shared concerns between the two countries for a peaceful Indian Ocean for the benefit of international community. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is the only Tri-service theater command of the Indian Armed Forces, based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India.
Explanation:
The 29th edition of India–Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise “Co-Ordinated Patrol (CORPAT)” has started at Port Blair under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command from May 9 and will continue till May 12, 2017. The closing ceremony of the CORPAT is scheduled at Belawan, Indonesia from 22 – 25 May 17. The CORPAT reflects the shared concerns between the two countries for a peaceful Indian Ocean for the benefit of international community. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is the only Tri-service theater command of the Indian Armed Forces, based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India.
