This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Consider the following:

  1. Badminton
  2. Bowling
  3. Golf
  4. Table Tennis

The sporting event “Singapore Open” is related to which among the above? Which of the following is not a correct statement with respect to Masala Bonds? In which field of art extraordinary progress was made in the Gupta period? Who has been bestowed with the 2016 Moorti Devi Award? Who is the author of the book “Welcome to Nowhere”? Which ocean is called “Herring Pond”? Which country to host the Organic World Congress (OWC) – 2017? Who among the following built the Alai Darwaza? The Aryans succeeded in their conflicts with the pre-Aryans becauseWhich one of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites gives evidence of a stadium? GK quiz set 741 – general knowledge for SSC je to improve your objective type question answer skills. Online free quiz for all level of competitive exams.

Consider the following:

  1. Badminton
  2. Bowling
  3. Golf
  4. Table Tennis

The sporting event “Singapore Open” is related to which among the above?

  1. Only 1
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct answer is option D i.e. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Which of the following is not a correct statement with respect to Masala Bonds?

  1. They allow Indian companies to raise overseas debts in Indian currency
  2. Interest Payment on Masala Bonds is in Indian Rupee
  3. Most popular market for Masala Bonds is New York currently
  4. All of the above are correct statements

Correct answer is option C i.e. Most popular market for Masala Bonds is New York currently
Explanation:

Masala bonds allow Indian companies to raise overseas debt in the Indian currency. The instrument shields the issuers from currency fluctuations mainly because interest payments and redemption is in rupees. At the same time, investors get interest rates that are higher than in their domestic markets. In third statement, the most popular market for Masala bonds currently is London.

In which field of art extraordinary progress was made in the Gupta period?
  1. Architecture
  2. Sculpture
  3. Painting
  4. Coinage

Correct answer is option C
Who has been bestowed with the 2016 Moorti Devi Award?
  1. Kalakaluri Enoch
  2. Virendra Hegde
  3. M P Veerendra Kumar
  4. Nirmita Kaur

Correct answer is option C i.e. M P Veerendra Kumar
Explanation:
M P Veerendra Kumar, the noted Malayalam author and journalist, has recently bestowed with the 30th edition of Moortidevi award 2016 by Bharatiya Jnanpith organization for his Malayalam travelogue “Hymavathabhoovil”, which dwells upon ancient trails of Indian culture, myth, literature and people strewn in the plains, valleys and mountains of India. The book also highlights environmental concerns over “fragile mountain ecosystem” and calls for action over lack of water resources and waste disposal systems. The award consists of a Saraswati statue, a citation plaque and cash award of Rs four lakh and is given annually for books written in all Indian languages besides English pertaining to Indian philosophy. Kumar is Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi and a Rajya Sabha MP.
Who is the author of the book “Welcome to Nowhere”?
  1. David Olusoga
  2. Malorie Blackman
  3. Revathi Suresh
  4. Elizabeth Laird

Correct answer is option D i.e. Elizabeth Laird
Explanation:
The book “Welcome to Nowhere” has been authored by acclaimed children’s writer Elizabeth Laird. This is a book about war and its consequences. Through book, author tells the story of 12-year-old Omar, his parents and four siblings, all of who are caught in the crossfire as civil war rages over Syria. Laird references real-life events and gives you great characters, heartwarming moments and even occasional humour.
Which ocean is called “Herring Pond”?
  1. Pacific Ocean
  2. Atlantic Ocean
  3. Arctic Ocean
  4. Indian Ocean

Correct answer is option B i.e. Atlantic Ocean
Explanation:

Which country to host the Organic World Congress (OWC) – 2017?

  1. Turkey
  2. India
  3. China
  4. Israel

Correct answer is option B i.e. India
Explanation:

The 19th edition of Organic World Congress (OWC- 2017) will be held at India Expo Centre in Greater Noida from Nov 9-11. The International Federation of Organic Farming Movements (IFOAM) and OAFI are organizing the event where 55 seeds group from 15 Indian states will showcase 4,000 varieties of seeds. It will see the participation of 1,400 representatives from 110 countries, and 2000 delegates from India. The Organic World Congress (OWC) is organized once every three years in a different country and this time it is being organised in India. The last edition of the OWC took place in Istanbul, Turkey in 2014.

Who among the following built the Alai Darwaza?
  1. Akbar
  2. Jahangir
  3. Allauddin Khilji
  4. Humayun

Correct answer is option C i.e. Allauddin Khilji
Explanation:
Alai Darwaza was built by Allauddin Khilji
The Aryans succeeded in their conflicts with the pre-Aryans because
  1. they used elephants on a large scale
  2. they were taller and stronger
  3. they were from an advanced urban culture
  4. they used chariots driven by horses

Correct answer is option D
Which one of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites gives evidence of a stadium?
  1. Harappa
  2. Kalibangan
  3. Mohenjodaro
  4. Dholavira