This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: What is the theme of 2017 International Rare Disease Day (IRDD)? The oldest evidence in human history for the drilling of teeth in a living person was found in which of the following cultures? Who said, ‘Swaraj is my birthright and I will have it’? The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is located in which state/UT? The book ‘The Masque of Africa’ is the book written by-Who has won the 2017 Men’s singles Singapore Open Badminton tournament? Who was the first Indian ruler to join the subsidiary Alliance? Which among the following is involved in Movement of Muscles? Who among the following has authored the book ‘Hind Swaraj’ ? Which among the following play is/are written by Harshavardhan ? GK quiz set 553 – basic general knowledge questions and answers of India to provide you best resource for prepration online and score better. GK questions and answers for IAS exam.
What is the theme of 2017 International Rare Disease Day (IRDD)?
  1. Solidarity
  2. Mystery Diagnosis
  3. Research
  4. Rehabilitation

Correct answer is option C i.e. Research
Explanation:
The International Rare Disease Day (IRDD) is held every year on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families. The 2017 IRDD is held on February 28 with theme “Research” and slogan ‘With research, possibilities are limitless’ to recognize the crucial role that patients play in research.
The oldest evidence in human history for the drilling of teeth in a living person was found in which of the following cultures?
  1. Ahar banas
  2. Mehrgarh
  3. Sohn Valley
  4. Malwa

Correct answer is option B i.e. Mehrgarh
Explanation:
Mehrgarh wil be the correct answer.
Who said, ‘Swaraj is my birthright and I will have it’?
  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. Bipin Chandra Pal
  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhle
  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Correct answer is option D

The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is located in which state/UT?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. Puducherry
  4. Maharashtra

Correct answer is option D i.e. Maharashtra
Explanation:

The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is a natural World Heritage Site and is spread over Satara, Kolhapur and Sangli Districts of Maharashtra. It covers an area of 317.67 square kilometres. The historical places of the park include the 17th century Shivaji’s Forts, Prachitgad and Bhairavgad, of the Maratha kings Shivaji and his son Sambhaji. It is home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian bison, leopard cats, sloth bears, etc.

The book ‘The Masque of Africa’ is the book written by-
  1. V. S. Naipaul
  2. Raghav Bahl
  3. Tony Blair
  4. M. S. Swaminathan

Correct answer is option A
Who has won the 2017 Men’s singles Singapore Open Badminton tournament?
  1. N S Reddy
  2. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
  3. Sai Praneeth Bhamidipati
  4. Kidambi Srikanth

Correct answer is option C i.e. Sai Praneeth Bhamidipati
Explanation:
Sai Praneeth Bhamidipati from India has won the 2017 Men’s singles Singapore Open Badminton tournament by defeating his compatriot Kidambi Srikanth in the final by 17-21, 21-17,21-17 at Singapore Indore Stadium, Singapore. Apart from this, Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan has won the Women’s Singles title by defeating Carolina Marin of Spain in the final by 21-15, 21-15. In the Men’s doubles event, the pair of M Boe and C Mogensen defeated the J Li and Y Liu duo 21-13, 21-14. In the Women’s doubles, the pair of K R Juhl and C Pedersen beat the pair of M Matsutomo and A Takahashi 21-18,14-21, 21-15. In the Mixed Doubles, the K. Lu and Y Huang duo defeated the duo of P Dechapol and S Teiratennachal 19-21, 21-16, 21-11.

Who was the first Indian ruler to join the subsidiary Alliance?

  1. The Nawab of Oudh
  2. The Nizam of Hyderabad
  3. Sultan of Madurai
  4. The king of Travancore

Correct answer is option B i.e. The Nizam of Hyderabad
Explanation:

The Subsidiary Alliance System was used by Lord Wellesley (Governor General of India) to bring the Indian states within the boundary of the British political power. Under this doctrine , The Nizam of Hyderabad , the feeblest of all rulers was the first Indian ruler to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1798 A.D and came under the British Protection.

Which among the following is involved in Movement of Muscles?

  1. Myoglobin
  2. Myosin
  3. Mucin
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option B i.e. Myosin
Who among the following has authored the book ‘Hind Swaraj’ ?
  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  2. Mahatma Gandhi
  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhle
  4. M.G. Ranade

Correct answer is option B
Which among the following play is/are written by Harshavardhan ?
  1. Nagananda
  2. Ratnavali
  3. Priyadarshika
  4. All of these

Correct answer is option D i.e. All of these
Explanation:
Harsha wrote three sanskrit plays- Nagananda, Ratnavali and Priyadarshika.