This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which language has been declared as the second official language by the Telangana state government? Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Lingayatism? Khan-i-Jahan Lodi rebelled during the reign ofWho was called “Grand Old Man of India”? Mahzarnama was declared by ____? Who among the following founded the city of Ahmedabad? Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/ tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/ tribes? Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state of India? The 43rd edition of G7 summit will be held in which city? Among all the major rock edicts of Ashoka, which one is the longest? GK quiz set 827 – gk quiz multiple choice questions to save your money and help you get better marks in compeptitive exam. GK questions and answers for IAS exam.

Which language has been declared as the second official language by the Telangana state government?

  1. Tamil
  2. Hindi
  3. English
  4. Urdu

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

K Chandrashekar Rao, the Chief Minister of Telangana, has declared Urdu as the state’s second official language. Every office in the state will now have an Urdu speaking officer. As per reports, the state government will appoint Urdu officers in all the offices over the next 60 days to receive petitions from public and reply them in Urdu. Apart from this, all competitive examinations will also be conducted in Urdu.

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Lingayatism?

  1. It was founded by the 12th-century philosopher and statesman Basava
  2. It is a distinct Shaivite religious tradition in India
  3. Lingayat thinkers rejected the custodial hold of Brahmins over the Vedas and the shastras
  4. Contemporary Lingayatism is influential in North India, especially in the state of Jammu and Kashmir

Correct answer is option D i.e. Contemporary Lingayatism is influential in North India, especially in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:

Fourth statement is incorrect because Contemporary Lingayatism is influential in South India, especially in the state of Karnataka.

Khan-i-Jahan Lodi rebelled during the reign of
  1. Akbar
  2. Jahangir
  3. Shahjahan
  4. Aurangzeb

Correct answer is option C
Who was called “Grand Old Man of India”?
  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. Gopal Krishna Gokhle
  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  4. Feroz Shah Mehta

Correct answer is option A

Mahzarnama was declared by ____?

  1. Babur
  2. Humayun
  3. Akbar
  4. Shahjahan

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

In 1579, Mahzar Nama was declared by which the emperor declared that if there were conflictions in the views of the debaters, he was entitled to choose any of the interpretations.

With the Mahzar Nama, Akbar pounced upon the dominance of the intolerant orthodox and allowed free development of a genuine religious spirit. Mahzar Nama was actually an idea of the father of Abul Fazal and Faizi , set that the authority of the King was higher than that of a Mujtahid (doctor of the faith) and if there is a variance, the emperor’s decision should be binding on the Muslims of India. With this edict, Akbar’s judgment was set above every legal and religious authority, so it was the promulgation of the doctrine of Imperial infallibility.

Who among the following founded the city of Ahmedabad?
  1. Muzaffar Shah II
  2. Ahmad Shah
  3. Qutub-ud-din Ahmad Shah
  4. Muhammad I Begarha

Correct answer is option B
Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/ tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/ tribes?
  1. Bhutia and Lepcha
  2. Gond and Korku
  3. lrula and Toda
  4. Sahariya and Agariya

Correct answer is option B i.e. Gond and Korku
Explanation:
This question is based upon recent trends in Gond and Korku tribes in Madhya Pradesh of planting fruit tree saplings conciding with Hari jiroti festival.

Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state of India?

  1. Manipur
  2. Nagaland
  3. Meghalaya
  4. Mizoram

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

Hornbill Festival is a weeklong annual event of Nagaland. The popularity and importance of Hornbill festival is not just a national phenomenon but has gained popularity around the world. Organized by the State Tourism and art and Culture Department, Hornbill Festival dubbed as the Festival of Festivals in Nagaland, encourages inter-tribal interaction, showcasing the entire array of Naga life and culture. Unlike other years, with more activities added to the event, the Department is expecting the biggest participation of both domestic and international tourists.

The 43rd edition of G7 summit will be held in which city?
  1. Germany
  2. Italy
  3. France
  4. United States

Correct answer is option B i.e. Italy
Explanation:
The 43rd edition of G7 summit will be held at Taorminain Sicily, Italy. The attendees will include the leaders of the seven G7 member states as well as representatives of the European Union. The 43rd G7 summit will be the first summit for British Prime Minister Theresa May, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Among all the major rock edicts of Ashoka, which one is the longest?
  1. 7th major rock edict
  2. 11th major rock edict
  3. 13th major rock edict

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Correct answer is option C i.e. 13th major rock edict
Explanation:
The Major Rock Edict XIII is the largest rock edict of Ashokan inscription that mentions a) Asoka’s victory over Kalinga. B) Victory of Asoka’s Dhamma over Greek Kings, Antiochus, Ptolemy, Antigonus, Magas, Alexander and Cholas, Pandyas, etc. C) Kamboj, nabhaks, Bhoja, Andhra, etc.