This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which among the following is called” mother of pearl” ? Which union minister has launched a month-long plantation drive to mark Van Mahotsav-2017? “Increasing association of Indians in every branch of the administration and the gradual development of self-governing institutions with a view to the progressive realization of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British Empire”.
The above statement is known as _____? Deepak Parekh Committee is related to which of the following ? The value of acceleration due to gravity is _ _ _? In context of Mauryan administration, who was the chief supervisor of the collection of revenue from the whole kingdom? In which year All India Trade Union Congress(AITUC) was formed? Which one of the following had seconded the ‘Quit India Resolution’ of 1942? Which among the following soil is predominantly found in Rarh Region of West Bengal ? The positions of the star Polaris, which lies approximately at the north pole of earth changes slowly due to which among the following movements of earth? GK quiz set 911 – gk quiz basic to prepare you for the competition to stay ahead. Online GK practice test with hidden answers.

Which among the following is called” mother of pearl” ?

  1. Ammolite
  2. Nacre
  3. Tusk
  4. Seashell

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

Nacre also known as mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some mollusks as an inner shell layer; it is also what makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.

Which union minister has launched a month-long plantation drive to mark Van Mahotsav-2017?
  1. Prakash Javadekar
  2. D. V. Sadananda Gowda
  3. Nitin Gadkari
  4. Harsh Vardhan

Correct answer is option D i.e. Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan, the union minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has launched a month-long plantation drive to mark Van Mahotsav on July 5, 2017. Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting movement in India, which began in 1950. It is usually observed in the first week of July every year and is celebrated on different days in different parts of India. The purpose of the festival is to raise the awareness of trees among people and to highlight the need for planting and tending of trees as one of the best ways to prevent global warming and reduce pollution.

“Increasing association of Indians in every branch of the administration and the gradual development of self-governing institutions with a view to the progressive realization of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British Empire”.
The above statement is known as _____?

  1. Montague declaration
  2. August Offer
  3. Queen Victoria’s Proclamation
  4. None of them

Correct answer is option A i.e. Montague declaration
Explanation:

Please note that it was also known as August Declaration but NOT August Offer.

Deepak Parekh Committee is related to which of the following ?

  1. Industrial Reforms
  2. Banking Reforms
  3. Infrastructure Financing
  4. Agriculture

Correct answer is option C i.e. Infrastructure Financing

The value of acceleration due to gravity is __________?

  1. Minimum at equator and maximum at poles
  2. maximum at equator and minimum at poles
  3. equal at poles and equator
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Minimum at equator and maximum at poles
In context of Mauryan administration, who was the chief supervisor of the collection of revenue from the whole kingdom?
  1. Samaharta
  2. Sannidhata
  3. Karmantika
  4. Antapal

Correct answer is option A i.e. Samaharta
Explanation:
As per the Arthashastra of Chankya, Samaharta was the Chief Collector general of revenue that supervises the collection of revenue from the whole kingdom.Pradeshtri was known as the Divisional Commissioner. They were the modern district magistrates and in charge of district. They were to make tours once in every 5 years to inspect the entire administration of the areas under control. Antapal was known as the Governor of the frontier.
In which year All India Trade Union Congress(AITUC) was formed?
  1. 01 February 1917
  2. 31 December 1920
  3. 28 August 1921
  4. 14 November 1922

Correct answer is option B
Which one of the following had seconded the ‘Quit India Resolution’ of 1942?
  1. K. Azad
  2. Rajendra Prasad
  3. Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel
  4. Jawahar Lal Nehru

Correct answer is option D

Which among the following soil is predominantly found in Rarh Region of West Bengal ?

  1. Alluvial Soil
  2. Red Soil
  3. Black soil
  4. Acid sulfate soil

Correct answer is option B i.e. Red Soil

The positions of the star Polaris, which lies approximately at the north pole of earth changes slowly due to which among the following movements of earth?

  1. Rotation
  2. Axial precession
  3. Orbital Revolution
  4. Plate Tectonics

Correct answer is option B i.e. Axial precession
Explanation:

The precession of the Earth’s axis has a number of observable effects. First, the positions of the south and north celestial poles appear to move in circles against the space-fixed backdrop of stars, completing one circuit in 25,772 Julian years (2000 rate). Thus, while today the star Polaris lies approximately at the north celestial pole,
this will change over time, and other stars will become the “north star”