This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: At which of the following places was the headless statue of Kanishka found? What is the theme of 2017 International Mother Language Day (IMLD)? Who has been named as the new administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)? Gathasaptasati was written byWhich Indian personality has been appointed WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region? Which country to host 8th Edition of Theatre Olympics ‘The Biggest Theatre Celebration of the World’? Who has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Meghalaya? The Chauri Chaura Incident paved the way for end of which among the following movements? Which of the following contains the famous Gayatrimantra? Which one of the following is a monument constructed by Sher Shah ? GK quiz set 819 – gk question answer for railway to learn general awareness with multiple choice question answer. GK MCQ quiz online for government exams.
At which of the following places was the headless statue of Kanishka found?
  1. Allahabad
  2. Mathura
  3. Sanchi
  4. Takshsila

Correct answer is option B
What is the theme of 2017 International Mother Language Day (IMLD)?
  1. Languages and cyberspace
  2. Mother tongue instruction and inclusive education
  3. Towards Sustainable Futures through Multilingual Education
  4. Books for mother tongue education

Correct answer is option C i.e. Towards Sustainable Futures through Multilingual Education
Explanation:
The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is observed every year on February 21 to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The 2017 theme is “Towards Sustainable Futures through Multilingual Education”.
Who has been named as the new administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
  1. Kemal Dervis
  2. Helen Clark
  3. Segolene Royal
  4. Achim Steiner

Correct answer is option D i.e. Achim Steiner
Explanation:
Achim Steiner from Germany, an expert in environmental issues and politics, has been named as the new administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He will succeed Helen Elizabeth Clark, a former New Zealand Prime Minister. Previously, he served at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and headed the UN office in Kenya. The UNDP focuses on poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS, democratic governance, energy and environment, social development, and crisis prevention and recovery. The headquarters of UNDP is located in New York City, United States.
Gathasaptasati was written by
  1. Hall
  2. Bharatmuni
  3. Bhas
  4. Satakarni I

Correct answer is option A
Which Indian personality has been appointed WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region?
  1. Shah Rukh Khan
  2. Aamir Khan
  3. Priyanka Chopra
  4. Amitabh Bachchan

Correct answer is option D i.e. Amitabh Bachchan
Explanation:
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as its Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region to boost awareness and intensify action to arrest the epidemic. As WHO goodwill ambassador for hepatitis in the region, Bachchan will lend his voice and support to public awareness programmes that aim to scale up preventive measures and advocate for early diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis. This is the first formal association between WHO and Bachchan, who served as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Polio in India.
Which country to host 8th Edition of Theatre Olympics ‘The Biggest Theatre Celebration of the World’?
  1. Poland
  2. India
  3. Japan
  4. China

Correct answer is option B i.e. India
Explanation:
The 8th edition of Theatre Olympics ‘The Biggest Theatre Celebration of the World’ will be hosted by India from February 17 –April 08, 2018, which is being organised by National School of Drama, under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. The Theatre Olympics 2018 will feature maximum number of Indian and International theatre groups, invitee eminent theatre personalities along with their performances. In addition, there will be ambience performances with allied activities like exhibitions, seminars, symposia, interactive discussions and workshops with well-known academicians, authors, actors, designers and directors. It’s first time that the Theatre Olympics will be held in India. In 2016, the 7th Theatre Olympics were held in Wroclaw, Poland.

Who has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Meghalaya?

  1. Banwarilal Purohit
  2. Prakash Kamat
  3. Pavan Dahat
  4. Ganga Prasad

Correct answer is option D i.e. Ganga Prasad
Explanation:

Ganga Prasad, the former member of Bihar Legislative Council (BLC), has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Meghalaya at Raj Bhavan in Shillong on October 5. Prasad has been a member of the legislative council in Bihar for 18 years. He was a businessman by profession, joined politics as a Jan Sangh member in 1967 and held various organisational posts in it as well as in the BJP.

The Chauri Chaura Incident paved the way for end of which among the following movements?

  1. Civil Disobedience Movement
  2. Non-Cooperation Movement
  3. Quit India Movement
  4. Kheda Satyagraha

Correct answer is option B i.e. Non-Cooperation Movement
Explanation:

The Non-cooperation movement was on its pinnacle in all of north India. In South, though it was luke warm. On February 4, 1922, a mob of 2000 people gathered to picket a liquor shop at Chauri Chaura, a town near Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The local administration sent armed police to control the situation. The Police, tried to disperse the crowd by firing two shots in air. So stone pelting started. The police fired and killed 3 people. The result was that outrageous mob set the Police Chauki on fire an d all 23 Police wallas inside got burnt alive.

On 12 February 1922, when the Congress leaders met at Bardoli, Gandhi decided to withdraw the Noncooperation m
ovement. It was a bit controversial but by that time Gandhi’s figure was respected by every Congressman. Thus, they accepted this decision, but they got demoralized and disintegrated. Gandhi was arrested on 10 March 1922 and trial led at Ahmadabad. A simple prison of 6 years was awarded to him.

Which of the following contains the famous Gayatrimantra?
  1. Rigveda
  2. Samaveda
  3. Kathopanishad
  4. Aitareya Brahmana

Correct answer is option A
Which one of the following is a monument constructed by Sher Shah ?
  1. Qila-i-Kuhna mosque at Delhi
  2. Atala Masjid at Jaunpur
  3. Barasona Masjid at Gaur
  4. Quiwwat-al-Islam mosque at Delhi

Correct answer is option A