This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which one of the following began with the Dandi March? What was the capital of Shivaji’s kingdom ? Gopi Thonakal has become the first Indian man to win Asian Marathon Championship. He hails from which state? Who was the founder-editor of the famous newspaper Kesari during the National struggle? The Simbalbara National Park (SNP) is located in which state? Jai Prakash Narayan belonged to which Party? What is the theme of the 2017 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH)? Which among the following temples of India is known as Black Pagoda? Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament? Which city to host Asian Bankers Association summit? GK quiz set 618 – general knowledge for SSC mts exam to get instant feedback of your preparation. MCQ on general knowledge with answers.
Which one of the following began with the Dandi March?
  1. Home rule Movement
  2. Non-Cooperation Movement
  3. Civil disobedience Movement
  4. Quit India Movement

Correct answer is option C
What was the capital of Shivaji’s kingdom ?
  1. Raigad
  2. Karwar
  3. Pune
  4. Purandhar

Correct answer is option A

Gopi Thonakal has become the first Indian man to win Asian Marathon Championship. He hails from which state?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Odisha
  3. Manipur
  4. Kerala

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

Gopi Thonakal from Kerala has become the first Indian man to win Asian Marathon Championship. He achieved the feat in the 16th edition of the prestigious event, at Dongguan in China on November 26, 2017. Gopi clocked 2 hours 15 minutes and 48 seconds to clinch gold. He, thus, became the first Indian man to win the title after the formation of separate Asian Marathon championships. Andrey Petrov of Uzbekistan bagged silver while Byambalev Tseveenravdan of Mongolia won bronze. Earlier, Asha Agarwal won the women’s title when it was part of the biennial Asian Track and Field Championships.

Who was the founder-editor of the famous newspaper Kesari during the National struggle?
  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. Lokmanya Tilak
  4. Muhammad Iqbal

Correct answer is option C

The Simbalbara National Park (SNP) is located in which state?

  1. Madhya Pradesh
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Jharkhand
  4. Odisha

Correct answer is option B i.e. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:

The Simbalbara National Park (SNP) is located in the Paonta Valley of Sirmour District, Himachal Pradesh, along its border with Haryana and covers an area of about 27.88 square kilometres. The vegetation consists of dense Salforests with grassy glades. Goral, Sambhar and Chittal are the common animals found here. October and November are the best times to visit the park.

Jai Prakash Narayan belonged to which Party?
  1. Congress
  2. Kisan Sabha
  3. Socialist
  4. Raivadi

Correct answer is option C

What is the theme of the 2017 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH)?

  1. Discover, remember and share
  2. Archives at Risk: Protect, remember and share
  3. It’s your story – don’t lose it
  4. Protect and share your visual story

Correct answer is option A i.e. Discover, remember and share
Explanation:

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) is observed every year on October 27 to raise general awareness of the need to preserve and safeguard important audiovisual material for future generations, and for urgent measures to be taken to conserve this heritage and ensure it remains accessible to the public now, and to future generations. The 2017 theme is “Discover, remember and share”.

Which among the following temples of India is known as Black Pagoda?

  1. Sun Temple, Konark
  2. Brihadeeswara Temple, Tanjore
  3. Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri
  4. Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

Correct answer is option A i.e. Sun Temple, Konark
Explanation:

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century temple of Odisha, built by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. It is also known as Black Pagoda. It’s a World Heritage Site. It is considered as architectural marvel for which Odisha, best known worldwide.

Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
  1. Dada Bhai Naoroji
  2. Surendranath Banerjee
  3. N.Wacha
  4. Firozshah Mehta

Correct answer is option A

Which city to host Asian Bankers Association summit?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Kochi
  3. Mumbai
  4. Chennai

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

The 34th annual conference of the Asian Bankers Association (ABA) will be held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from November 16-17, 2017. The 2017 summit will be hosted by State Bank with theme ‘Asia’s turn to transform’. This year, summit will discuss the impact of the ongoing global downturn on the outlook of the Asian economies; economic consequences of the Brexit in March 2019 on Asia, the America-first policy of the Trump administration; implications of fintech on banks, among others. Approx 80 members from 25 countries will participate in the conference.