This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: India has recently signed MoU with which country to ease restrictions on number of scheduled flights? The first railway line in India was opened in the year—Who was the Governor General of India during the sepoy Mutiny? Which of the following states is hosting the 2017 International Coin Fair? Under the permanent settlement, 1893, the zamindars are required to issue pattas to the farmers which were not issued by many of the zamindars. The reason wasThe Rig veda Samhita devotes one fourth of its hymns to:Who was the first Saka king in India? Where was the first Tamil Sangam held__? Which among the following is NOT a correct statement about ” tropical rainforests”? Which state to host 3rd edition of LIC-Gateway LitFest? GK quiz set 637 – gk quiz about India to crack the SSC, UPSC, IAS and other competitive exams. MCQ on general knowledge with answers.
India has recently signed MoU with which country to ease restrictions on number of scheduled flights?
- United States
- United Kingdom
- South Africa
- Brazil
Correct answer is option B i.e. United Kingdom
Explanation:
India has recently signed MoU with United Kingdom to ease restrictions on number of scheduled flights. The limits on flights from key Indian cities including Chennai and Kolkata have been scrapped and the MoU will allow for a greater range of flights for passengers while providing a boost to trade and tourism for the UK and India. The agreement has also opened all destinations in the UK for Indian carriers for code share flights and reciprocally the UK carriers can also operate code share flights to any International Airport in India, through domestic code share arrangements.
Explanation:
India has recently signed MoU with United Kingdom to ease restrictions on number of scheduled flights. The limits on flights from key Indian cities including Chennai and Kolkata have been scrapped and the MoU will allow for a greater range of flights for passengers while providing a boost to trade and tourism for the UK and India. The agreement has also opened all destinations in the UK for Indian carriers for code share flights and reciprocally the UK carriers can also operate code share flights to any International Airport in India, through domestic code share arrangements.
The first railway line in India was opened in the year—
- 1833
- 1853
- 1857
- 1861
Correct answer is option B
Who was the Governor General of India during the sepoy Mutiny?
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Hardings
- Lord Lytton
Correct answer is option A
Which of the following states is hosting the 2017 International Coin Fair?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
Correct answer is option D i.e. Kerala
Explanation:
The 3-day International Coin Fair has started at Kanakakunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from February 13, 2017 and is hosted by District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC). More than 2,500 coins from around 500 regions, including those from the times of empires and princely states will be displayed in this fair. The coins on display will include those from the time of Alexander the Great, to various Mughal, Chera, Chola emperors and Kanishka, besides Persian, Roman and Islamic coins. Additionaly, the coin released by Subhash Chandra Bose during British rule and Somalian guitar-shaped coins, Princess Diana tribute coins, flower-inscribed coins, among other rare pieces, will be the major attractions.
Explanation:
The 3-day International Coin Fair has started at Kanakakunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from February 13, 2017 and is hosted by District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC). More than 2,500 coins from around 500 regions, including those from the times of empires and princely states will be displayed in this fair. The coins on display will include those from the time of Alexander the Great, to various Mughal, Chera, Chola emperors and Kanishka, besides Persian, Roman and Islamic coins. Additionaly, the coin released by Subhash Chandra Bose during British rule and Somalian guitar-shaped coins, Princess Diana tribute coins, flower-inscribed coins, among other rare pieces, will be the major attractions.
Under the permanent settlement, 1893, the zamindars are required to issue pattas to the farmers which were not issued by many of the zamindars. The reason was
- the zamindars were trusted by the farmers
- there was no officials check upon the zamindars
- it was the responsibility of the British Government
- the farmers were not interested in getting pattas
Correct answer is option B
The Rig veda Samhita devotes one fourth of its hymns to:
- Indra
- Maruts
- Rudra
- Agni
Correct answer is option A
Who was the first Saka king in India?
- Moga
- Rudradaman
- Azes
- Ghatotkacha
Correct answer is option A i.e. Moga
Explanation:
An Indo-Scythian king, Moga (or Maues) was the first Saka king in India who established Saka power in Gandhara and extended supremacy over north-western India.
Explanation:
An Indo-Scythian king, Moga (or Maues) was the first Saka king in India who established Saka power in Gandhara and extended supremacy over north-western India.
Where was the first Tamil Sangam held__?
- Madurai
- Kapatpuram
- Kaveripattnam
- Kural
Correct answer is option A i.e. Madurai
Explanation:
The first tamil Sangam was held to the south of Madurai under the patronage of Makeerthy, the Pandyan king. Agastya was the president of first sangam. Unfortunately, no literary work of this Sangam was available. The second tamil Sangam was held in Kapatpuram, second capital of the Pandyas. The third Tamil Sangam was held in Madurai. Its chairman was a tamil poet Nakkirar.
Explanation:
The first tamil Sangam was held to the south of Madurai under the patronage of Makeerthy, the Pandyan king. Agastya was the president of first sangam. Unfortunately, no literary work of this Sangam was available. The second tamil Sangam was held in Kapatpuram, second capital of the Pandyas. The third Tamil Sangam was held in Madurai. Its chairman was a tamil poet Nakkirar.
Which among the following is NOT a correct statement about ” tropical rainforests”?
- They are roughly within 28 north or south of the equator.
- They are also known as lowland equatorial evergreen rainforest.
- Minimum normal annual rainfall between 175 cm and 200 cm occurs in this climate region
- Rainforests are home to 90% of all the living animal and plant species on the planet
Correct answer is option D i.e. Rainforests are home to 90% of all the living animal and plant species on the planet
Explanation:
Explanation:
A tropical rainforest is a place roughly within 28 ° north or south of the equator. They are found in Asia, Australia, Africa, South America, Central America, Mexico and on many of the Pacific Islands. Within the World Wildlife Fund`s biome classification, tropical rainforests are thought to be a type of tropical wet forest and may also be referred to as lowland equatorial evergreen rainforest. Minimum normal annual rainfall between 175 cm and 200 cm occurs in this climate region. Mean monthly temperatures exceed 18 C during all months of the year. Rainforests are home to half of all the living animal and plant species on the planet.
Which state to host 3rd edition of LIC-Gateway LitFest?
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- West Bengal
- Assam
Correct answer is option A i.e. Maharashtra
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the annual LIC Gateway LitFest will be held in Mumbai, Maharashtra on February 25 and 26, 2017. The 2017 theme is ‘the contemporary face of Indian literature’, which focuses on five languages – Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi and Tamil. There will be a discussion for writers from script-free languages such as Ahirani, Bhojpuri, Khasi, Konkani, Kosli and Santhali. In the Litfest, approx 50 writers from 15 languages, including National Award winner K R
Meera, script-writer Anjali Menon and ace filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan will participate. Apart from this, Kosli poet Haldhar Nag will be bestowed with the first Gateway LitFest Lifetime Achievement Award.
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the annual LIC Gateway LitFest will be held in Mumbai, Maharashtra on February 25 and 26, 2017. The 2017 theme is ‘the contemporary face of Indian literature’, which focuses on five languages – Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi and Tamil. There will be a discussion for writers from script-free languages such as Ahirani, Bhojpuri, Khasi, Konkani, Kosli and Santhali. In the Litfest, approx 50 writers from 15 languages, including National Award winner K R
Meera, script-writer Anjali Menon and ace filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan will participate. Apart from this, Kosli poet Haldhar Nag will be bestowed with the first Gateway LitFest Lifetime Achievement Award.
