This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which union ministry has made a provision enabling people to apply online for passports in Hindi? Which of the following was the capital of Northern Panchalas? Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was PassedWho defended Aurobindo Ghosh in the Alipore Bomb Case? Who was the first to unfurl the first Indian National Flag, the parent and precursor of the flag of Independent India? Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin has been crowned the new Miss International Queen 2016. She hails from which country? Which among the following compound is most commonly used in the Photochromic lenses? How many modes of devotion (Bhakti) are mentioned in Bhagawatism ? In what session did Congress declared complete Independence (Poorna Swaraj) as its goal? In context with Science and Technology development of China, what is Tianhe-I? GK quiz set 562 – general knowledge sites India to crack the SSC, UPSC, IAS and other competitive exams. Free GK question with answers.
Which union ministry has made a provision enabling people to apply online for passports in Hindi?
  1. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
  2. Ministry of External Affairs
  3. Ministry of Law and Justice
  4. Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct answer is option B i.e. Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has made a provision enabling people to apply online for passports in Hindi. The move comes after President Pranab Mukherjee recently accepted recommendations made in this regard by the Committee of Parliament on Official Language via its 9th report. The report was submitted in 2011. People can download the application form available in Hindi, fill it in and upload it while applying for the passport. The information regarding passport and visa will also be now made available in Hindi on the official website of the Ministry.
Which of the following was the capital of Northern Panchalas?
  1. Ahicchatra
  2. Kampilya
  3. Vajji
  4. Panchal

Correct answer is option A i.e. Ahicchatra
Explanation:
The Northern Panchalas had their capital at Ahicchatra. On the other hand, Southern Panchalas had their capital at Kampilya.
Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was Passed
  1. Lord Irwin
  2. Lord Reading
  3. Lord Chelmsford
  4. Lord Wavell

Correct answer is option C
Who defended Aurobindo Ghosh in the Alipore Bomb Case?
  1. W.C. Bannerjee
  2. Surendra Nath Bannerjee
  3. Bipin Chandra Pal
  4. Chitta Ranjan Das

Correct answer is option D
Who was the first to unfurl the first Indian National Flag, the parent and precursor of the flag of Independent India?
  1. Madam Bhikaji Cama,
  2. Dadbhai Naoroji,
  3. Raja Mahendra Pratap,
  4. Taraknath Das

Correct answer is option A
Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin has been crowned the new Miss International Queen 2016. She hails from which country?
  1. Venezuela
  2. South Korea
  3. Brazil
  4. Thailand

Correct answer is option D i.e. Thailand
Explanation:
Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin from Thailand has been crowned the new Miss International Queen 2016 at a contest billed as the world’s largest and most popular transgender pageant. This 12th edition of beauty pageant was held in Pattaya City, Thailand on March 10, 2017. The mission of the pageant aims towards LGBT and Transgender awareness and equality in both society and workforce.

Which among the following compound is most commonly used in the Photochromic lenses?

  1. Potassium Dichromate
  2. Silver Chloride
  3. Potassium ferrate
  4. Ferric Chloride

Correct answer is option B i.e. Silver Chloride
Explanation:

Photochromatic or Photochromic glass acquires a darker shade when exposed to bright light and returns to its original lighter shade in dim light. This happens because silver halides (iodide or chloride) is added to this glass

How many modes of devotion (Bhakti) are mentioned in Bhagawatism ?
  1. Nine
  2. Ten
  3. Eleven
  4. Eight

Correct answer is option B
In what session did Congress declared complete Independence (Poorna Swaraj) as its goal?
  1. Lahore session held in 1929
  2. Madras session held in 1927
  3. Ahmadabad session held in 1921
  4. Gaya session held in 1922

Correct answer is option A

In context with Science and Technology development of China, what is Tianhe-I?

  1. A satellite
  2. A space station
  3. A super computer
  4. A proposed GPS

Correct answer is option C i.e. A super computer