This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which country to host the 12th edition of G20 summit? Who among the following was the founder of Rastrakuta dynasty ? Which among the following Mudra is the gesture of Buddha as depicted in his first sermon? Which among the following is not a function of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)? In which year Archaeological Survey of India was made a permanent body? Barren Island is located in which state / union territory? Who gave the ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ slogan? Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPS) is an scheme of Indian Government provided to _? At which among the following places, Harshavardhana established a large Buddhist monastery? Consider the following statements in regard to the Indian Council Act, 1919:
1. It introduced bicameral legislature.
2. It separated provincial budgets from the central budget.
3. It introduced the separate representation of chambers of commerce, universities and Zamindars.
Which of the statements given above are correct? GK quiz set 532 – general knowledge prime minister India to help you beat the competition in different center and state level exams. General Knowledge Quiz with answers to prepare online.
Which country to host the 12th edition of G20 summit?
  1. Germany
  2. France
  3. Italy
  4. Japan

Correct answer is option A i.e. Germany
Explanation:
The 12th edition of G20 summit will be held on July 7–8, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. The G20 is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies with the aim of studying, reviewing and promoting high-level discussion of policy issues pertaining to the promotion of international financial stability.

Who among the following was the founder of Rastrakuta dynasty ?

  1. Dantidurga
  2. Krishna -I
  3. Indra – II
  4. Govinda -I

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

In the mid of the 8th century, Dantidurga , who was one of the chieftain of ancient Rastrakuta family fought his way to the front and overthrew Kirtivarman II, thus bringing an end to the main branch of Chalukyas. This was the beginning of the Rastrakuta Empire in Deccan.

Which among the following Mudra is the gesture of Buddha as depicted in his first sermon?
  1. Abhaya Mudra
  2. Dhyana Mudra
  3. Dharmachakra Mudra
  4. Bhumisparsa Mudra

Correct answer is option C i.e. Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation:
The sermon Buddha gave to the five monks was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. The Seated Buddha from Gandhara is an early statue of the Buddha made in Gandhara, in modern Pakistan, in the 2nd or 3rd century The pose, which was to become one of a number of standard ones, shows Buddha as a teacher setting the wheel of Dharma in motion (Dharmachakra Mudra). Buddha did this following his enlightenment and after delivering his first sermon at the deer park at Sarnath near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Which among the following is not a function of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)?

  1. Equipment leasing
  2. housing finance
  3. Term deposits
  4. investments in financial securities

Correct answer is option C i.e. Term deposits

In which year Archaeological Survey of India was made a permanent body?

  1. 1902
  2. 1861
  3. 1906
  4. 1910

Correct answer is option C i.e. 1906
Explanation:

Archaeological Survey of India was founded in the year 1861 by Alexander Cunnigham. In the year 1906 it was made as permanent body

Barren Island is located in which state / union territory?
  1. Gujarat
  2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  3. Lakshadweep
  4. Assam

Correct answer is option B i.e. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation:
The Barren Island is located in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is in news because the Barren Island volcano has erupted once again after lying dormant for over 150 years. According to the researchers at Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), the volcano is active and spewing smoke and lava once again. They have sampled the sediments and water in the vicinity of the volcano and recovered coal-like black pyroclastic material representing proximal volcanic eject. These samples will help in deciphering the nature of the present and past volcanic activity in the region.
Who gave the ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ slogan?
  1. Iqbal
  2. Hasrat Mohani
  3. Bhagat Singh
  4. S.C. Bose

Correct answer is option B

Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPS) is an scheme of Indian Government provided to _?

  1. Exporters
  2. Importers
  3. Wholesalers
  4. Retailers

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

DEPB (Duty Entitlement Pass Book) is an export incentive scheme of Indian Government provided to Exporters in India.

At which among the following places, Harshavardhana established a large Buddhist monastery?

  1. Nalanda
  2. Pataliputra
  3. Vaishali
  4. Nasik

Correct answer is option A i.e. Nalanda
Consider the following statements in regard to the Indian Council Act, 1919:
1. It introduced bicameral legislature.
2. It separated provincial budgets from the central budget.
3. It introduced the separate representation of chambers of commerce, universities and Zamindars.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer is option A