This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Who was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of independence ? The name of which among the following king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Kingdom has been inscribed on the edicts of Asoka? I.N.A. (Indian National Army) trial took place at the—Which movement inspired Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to become a follower of Gandhiji? Which public sector bank has won the National MSME Excellence Award 2017? Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math? The National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed on which date in India? Who among the following was appointed by Ashoka to administer justice in his empire? Who among the fallowing presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir ? Who is the author of the book “The Sleepwalker’s Dream: A Novel”? GK quiz set 868 – basic GK quiz to get instant feedback of your preparation. Daily practice will improve your skills.
Who was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of independence ?
  1. J. B. Kripalani
  2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
  3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  4. Jawahar Lal Nehru

Correct answer is option A

The name of which among the following king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Kingdom has been inscribed on the edicts of Asoka?

  1. Antiochus I Soter
  2. Seleucus II
  3. Antiochus II Theos
  4. Seleucus IV Philopator

Correct answer is option C i.e. Antiochus II Theos
Explanation:

Ashoka’s Hellenistic contemporaries are

  1. Antiochus II Theos –Syria
  2. Ptolemy II philadelpus –Egypt
  3. Mages –Cyrne
  4. Antigonus Gonatas –Macedonia
  5. Alexander -Epirus
I.N.A. (Indian National Army) trial took place at the—
  1. Calcutta High Court
  2. Supreme Court
  3. Federal Court
  4. Red Fort

Correct answer is option D
Which movement inspired Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to become a follower of Gandhiji?
  1. Civil disobedience
  2. Champaran
  3. Salt
  4. Khadi

Correct answer is option A
Which public sector bank has won the National MSME Excellence Award 2017?
  1. Punjab National Bank
  2. Corporation Bank
  3. ICICI Bank
  4. State Bank of India

Correct answer is option B i.e. Corporation Bank
Explanation:
The Mangalore-based public sector lender, Corporation Bank has won the ‘National MSME Excellence Award 2017’ at a function in New Delhi for playing constructive role in the MSME sector viz. online loan facility for MSME borrowers, online facility for revival and rehabilitation of MSME, campaign for growth with various concessions and collateral
free loans up to Rs 2 crore under Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS), etc. The award is instituted by the Federation of Industry Trade and Services (FITS), which is a national industry body working in the form of a bridge between the industry and the state and central governments.
Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math?
  1. Bhil Uprising
  2. Pagal Panthis Revolt
  3. Munda Revolt
  4. Sanyasi Rebellion

Correct answer is option D
The National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed on which date in India?
  1. April 13
  2. April 14
  3. April 12
  4. April 11

Correct answer is option D i.e. April 11
Explanation:
The National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed every year on April 11 to create awareness on maternity care for pregnant and lactating women. The NSMD is an initiative of White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood, India (WRAI). The focus of year 2017 is to ensure that women must have the availability and adequate access to care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal services.
Who among the following was appointed by Ashoka to administer justice in his empire?
  1. Shramana
  2. Uparika
  3. Rajuka
  4. Kumaramatya

Correct answer is option C
Who among the fallowing presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir ?
  1. Parsva
  2. Nagarjuna
  3. Sudraka
  4. Vasumitra

Correct answer is option D
Who is the author of the book “The Sleepwalker’s Dream: A Novel”?
  1. Dhrubajyoti Borah
  2. Sheela Redddy
  3. Kalyan Karmakar
  4. Vikram Seth

Correct answer is option A i.e. Dhrubajyoti Borah
Explanation:
The book “The Sleepwalker’s Dream: A Novel” has been authored by Dr. Dhrubajyoti Borah, the President of Assam Sahitya Sabha. Through the book, the author traces the journey of a group of militants towards an elusive freedom and an uncertain future. It is about June, Ron and several other rebels fleeing their hideout in Bhutan after an army attack along with their injured unconscious leader, who is unlikely to survive the ordeal of their journey towards the Assam border.