This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which social media platform launched an Online Civil Courage Initiative (OCCI) in UK to counter online extremist material? The Vijay Stambha (Tower of VIctory) at Chittor was built byWhich one of the following literary works did not belong to the Gupta Period? Next to sun, which is the nearest star of the earth? Which among the following dynasty is known to have constructed the temples at Khajuraho? Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty ? Who brought about a compromise between Muslim League and Congress in 1916? The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located in which state? Who was written the ‘Harshacharita’ ? The One-time password (OTPs) can be obtained by a customer, via which among the following? GK quiz set 583 – simple GK quiz test to get better score in general awareness section of examination. Printable general knowledge multiple choice quiz questions and answers.
Which social media platform launched an Online Civil Courage Initiative (OCCI) in UK to counter online extremist material?
  1. Twitter
  2. Google
  3. Snapchat
  4. Facebook

Correct answer is option D i.e. Facebook
Explanation:
Facebook Inc has launched an Online Civil Courage Initiative (OCCI) in the United Kingdom (UK) to remove extremist and terrorism content from its social media platform. The new initiative will train Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to help them monitor and respond to extremist content and create a dedicated support desk so they can communicate directly with Facebook.
The Vijay Stambha (Tower of VIctory) at Chittor was built by
  1. Rana Pratap
  2. Rana Sanga
  3. Bappa Raval
  4. Rana Kumbha

Correct answer is option D
Which one of the following literary works did not belong to the Gupta Period?
  1. Abhijnashakuntalam,
  2. Amarakosa,
  3. Charaka Samhita,
  4. Mrichhakatika

Correct answer is option C
Next to sun, which is the nearest star of the earth?
  1. Apha centuari
  2. Orion
  3. Usra Major
  4. Sirius

Correct answer is option A i.e. Apha centuari
Explanation:
Sun is nearly 150,000,000 kilometers (150 million km) away from the Earth. The next nearest star to earth is Alpha Centauri which is at a distance of about 4.367 light years from the Earth.
Orion or Usra Major are the names of Constellations.
Sirius is the Brightest star in the sky.

Which among the following dynasty is known to have constructed the temples at Khajuraho?

  1. Chandelas
  2. Chauhans
  3. Pratiharas
  4. Rastrakutas

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

Chandela dynasty was well established and there was peace and prosperity in 10th and 11th century. Art and culture flourished there as the kings were great patrons of poetry and theatre. The culmination of their cultural achievements was at their capital city of Khajuraho (in present-day Madhya Pradesh), where, between the 10th and 12th centuries, one of the most splendid temple cities in the history of the world was created. There were originally 85 temples at Khajuraho, of which 25 remain today.

The first king who started construction in Khajuraho was Harsha who built the 64 Yogini Temples. The most notable prince of this dynasty was King Dhangawhose time is known for building the most beautiful Khaujraho Temples of Parsvanath and Vishwavanath. His grandson Vidyadhara built the Kandariya Mahadev Temple.

Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty ?
  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Srigupta
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Skandgupta

Correct answer is option B
Who brought about a compromise between Muslim League and Congress in 1916?
  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  3. Annie Besant
  4. Surendranath Banerjee

Correct answer is option A

The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located in which state?

  1. West Bengal
  2. Assam
  3. Tripura
  4. Arunachal Pradesh

Correct answer is option A i.e. West Bengal
Explanation:

The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. It is home to Indian leopard, Indian elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boars, gaur, etc. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal florican is sighted. The other birds to be found here are the crested eagle, Pallas’s fish eagle, shikra, Finn’s weaver, jungle fowl, peafowl (peacock), partridge, and lesser pied hornbill. Pythons, monitor lizards, kraits, cobras, geckos, and about eight species of fresh water turtles can also be found here.

Who was written the ‘Harshacharita’ ?
  1. Kalidasa
  2. Banabhatta
  3. Vishnugupta
  4. Parimalgupta

Correct answer is option B

The One-time password (OTPs) can be obtained by a customer, via which among the following?

  1. Approaching the nearest Bank Branch
  2. SMS on Mobile
  3. E-mail by applying for OTP online
  4. All of the above

Correct answer is option B i.e. SMS on Mobile