This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of the— What do we call a storage device where the access time is effectively independent of the location of the data? Who wrote the book Pancha Siddhantika? The Battle of Khanwa in 1527 was fought between—Who has become the first Naga cop to receive Shaurya Chakra award since Nagaland attained statehood? The division of Mauryan society into seven classes was particularly mentioned in— Purusha sukta is a part of which among the following vedas? Who has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany? Which among the following was a unit of Mughal Empire for the purpose of Administration and Revenue Collection? Among all the pillar edicts of Ashoka, which one is the longest one? GK quiz set 90 – general awareness MCQ for SSC chsl to test your level of general awareness skills. General knowledge multiple choice questions with answers.
The rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of the—
- Chola kings
- Pandya kings
- Pallava kings
- Satavahan kings
Correct answer is option C
What do we call a storage device where the access time is effectively independent of the location of the data?
- Direct Access Storage Device
- Secondary Storage Device
- Primary Storage Device
- Gateway Device
Correct answer is option A i.e. Direct Access Storage Device
Who wrote the book Pancha Siddhantika?
- Varahamihira
- Aryabhatta
- Brahmagupta
- Kalidas
Correct answer is option A i.e. Varahamihira
Explanation:
Varahamihira was one of the only renowned Indian Astronomer, Mathematician and Astrologer. Varahamihira was born in 499 A.D. into a family of Brahmins settled at Kapittha, a village near Ujjain. He wrote the book Pancha Siddhantika.
Explanation:
Varahamihira was one of the only renowned Indian Astronomer, Mathematician and Astrologer. Varahamihira was born in 499 A.D. into a family of Brahmins settled at Kapittha, a village near Ujjain. He wrote the book Pancha Siddhantika.
The Battle of Khanwa in 1527 was fought between—
- Babur and Rana Sanga
- Ibrahim Lodi and Rana Sanga
- Humayun and Sher Shah
- Humayun and Nusrat Shah
Correct answer is option A
Who has become the first Naga cop to receive Shaurya Chakra award since Nagaland attained statehood?
- Neiphiu Rio
- Atu Zumvu
- Joseph Hesso
- L L Doungel
Correct answer is option B i.e. Atu Zumvu
Explanation:
Atu Zumvu, a Sub-Divisional Police Officer with the Nagaland Police, has become the first Naga cop to confer with the prestigious Shaurya Chakra award at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 6, 2017 since Nagaland attained statehood. Zumvu won the prestigious award because he shot down three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) outfit members, who were responsible for killing 81 people. Nagaland attained statehood in 1963 and since then this is the first time a police officer from the state has been honored with this award.
Explanation:
Atu Zumvu, a Sub-Divisional Police Officer with the Nagaland Police, has become the first Naga cop to confer with the prestigious Shaurya Chakra award at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 6, 2017 since Nagaland attained statehood. Zumvu won the prestigious award because he shot down three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) outfit members, who were responsible for killing 81 people. Nagaland attained statehood in 1963 and since then this is the first time a police officer from the state has been honored with this award.
The division of Mauryan society into seven classes was particularly mentioned in—
- Kautilya’s ‘Arthashastra’
- Ashokan edicts
- The Purans
- The ‘Indica’ of Megasthenes
Correct answer is option D
Purusha sukta is a part of which among the following vedas?
- Sam Veda
- Rig Veda
- Atharva Veda
- Yajur Veda
Correct answer is option B i.e. Rig Veda
Explanation:
Rig Veda Purusha sukta is the Xth mandal of the Rig Veda that explains the origin of four varnas viz. Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra.
Explanation:
Rig Veda Purusha sukta is the Xth mandal of the Rig Veda that explains the origin of four varnas viz. Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra.
Who has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Gautam Jain
- Mukta Dutta Tomar
- Gurjit Singh
- Yash Singhal
Correct answer is option B i.e. Mukta Dutta Tomar
Explanation:
Mukta Dutta Tomar, a 1984-batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany. She will succeed Gurjit Singh. Presently, she is the additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Explanation:
Mukta Dutta Tomar, a 1984-batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany. She will succeed Gurjit Singh. Presently, she is the additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Which among the following was a unit of Mughal Empire for the purpose of Administration and Revenue Collection?
- Paraganas
- Subahs
- Parautis
- Grama
Correct answer is option B i.e. Subahs
Among all the pillar edicts of Ashoka, which one is the longest one?
- 7th pillar edict
- 6th pillar edict
- 5th pillar edict
- 3th pillar edict
Correct answer is option A i.e. 7th pillar edict
Explanation:
The 7th pillar edict elaborates the works done by the Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka for Dhamma Policy . He stated that all sects desire both self control and purity of mind.
Explanation:
The 7th pillar edict elaborates the works done by the Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka for Dhamma Policy . He stated that all sects desire both self control and purity of mind.
