This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The first dynasty of the Vijayanager kingdom wasThe 2017 Pana Sankranti has recently celebrated in which state of India? Which football club has won the 2017 UEFA Champions League trophy? Who is the author of the book “Gandhi in Champaran”? Name the foreign journalist who reported Satyagrah at Dharsana salt work wasWhich of the following was not set up by Gandhi in South Africa? Sumita Sanyal, who passed away recently, was associated to which field? Who of the following had called Mohammad Ali Jinnah as ‘Ambasador of Hindu-Muslim Unity? Which of the following ladies wrote an historical account during the Mughal period? Which amongst the following mahajanpadas is referred to as Ganasanga in contemporary literary works ? GK quiz set 914 – UPSC general knowledge MCQs to score maximum in general awareness part of exam. Objective general knowledge for SSC.
The first dynasty of the Vijayanager kingdom was
- Sangama
- Tuluva
- Saluva
- Hoyasala
Correct answer is option A
The 2017 Pana Sankranti has recently celebrated in which state of India?
- Odisha
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Assam
Correct answer is option A i.e. Odisha
Explanation:
The Pana Sankranti, also known as Maha bisuba Sankranti, is the traditional New Year day festival of Buddhists and Hindus in Odisha. This year, it is celebrated on April 14, 2017.This day is named after the main chilled sweet mango-milk-yoghurt-coconut drink “Pana”, which shared as a tradition on this occasion. The festival is celebrated with visits to Shiva, Shakti, or Hanuman temples, as the day is considered to be the birthday of Hanuman.People takes baths in rivers or major pilgrimage centers. Communities participate in mela (fairs), watch street dance or acrobatic performances. A notable climax of the social celebrations is fire-walk, where volunteers sprint over a bed of burning coal while being cheered with music and songs. Pana Sankranti is similar to new year festivals observed by Hindus elsewhere such as Vaisakhi (north and central India), Bihu (Assam), Pohela Boishakh (Bengal), Vishu (Kerala) and Puthandu (Tamil Nadu).
Explanation:
The Pana Sankranti, also known as Maha bisuba Sankranti, is the traditional New Year day festival of Buddhists and Hindus in Odisha. This year, it is celebrated on April 14, 2017.This day is named after the main chilled sweet mango-milk-yoghurt-coconut drink “Pana”, which shared as a tradition on this occasion. The festival is celebrated with visits to Shiva, Shakti, or Hanuman temples, as the day is considered to be the birthday of Hanuman.People takes baths in rivers or major pilgrimage centers. Communities participate in mela (fairs), watch street dance or acrobatic performances. A notable climax of the social celebrations is fire-walk, where volunteers sprint over a bed of burning coal while being cheered with music and songs. Pana Sankranti is similar to new year festivals observed by Hindus elsewhere such as Vaisakhi (north and central India), Bihu (Assam), Pohela Boishakh (Bengal), Vishu (Kerala) and Puthandu (Tamil Nadu).
Which football club has won the 2017 UEFA Champions League trophy?
- Juventus
- Milan
- Barcelona
- Real Madrid
Correct answer is option D i.e. Real Madrid
Explanation:
Real Madrid has won the 2017 UEFA Champions League football competition by defeating Juventus 4–1 in the final. This is the first time in UEFA Champions League a team won consecutive seasons. Thus, Real Madrid became the first team in the UEFA Champions League era to successfully defend their title. Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain.
Explanation:
Real Madrid has won the 2017 UEFA Champions League football competition by defeating Juventus 4–1 in the final. This is the first time in UEFA Champions League a team won consecutive seasons. Thus, Real Madrid became the first team in the UEFA Champions League era to successfully defend their title. Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain.
Who is the author of the book “Gandhi in Champaran”?
- DG Tendulkar
- Anand Gandhi
- S Ganesan
- Mahadev Desai
Correct answer is option A i.e. DG Tendulkar
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, M Venkaiah Naidu has recently released a book titled “Gandhi in Champaran” authored by noted author Dinanath Gopal Tendulkar at National Mahatma Gandhi Museum in New Delhi. Naidu also released a book containing a collection of letters and articles of the correspondence between Nobel laureate Romain Rolland and Mahatma Gandhi as well as DG Tendulkar’s 8 volume biography of Mahatama Gandhi.
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, M Venkaiah Naidu has recently released a book titled “Gandhi in Champaran” authored by noted author Dinanath Gopal Tendulkar at National Mahatma Gandhi Museum in New Delhi. Naidu also released a book containing a collection of letters and articles of the correspondence between Nobel laureate Romain Rolland and Mahatma Gandhi as well as DG Tendulkar’s 8 volume biography of Mahatama Gandhi.
Name the foreign journalist who reported Satyagrah at Dharsana salt work was
- Mark Tully
- Web Miller
- Philip Sprat
- Francis Louis
Correct answer is option B
Which of the following was not set up by Gandhi in South Africa?
- A newspaper called the “Indian opinion”,
- The Natal Indian congress,
- The Phoenix Ashram,
- The Indian League
Correct answer is option D
Sumita Sanyal, who passed away recently, was associated to which field?
- Journalism
- Politics
- Law
- Film Industry
Correct answer is option D i.e. Film Industry
Explanation:
Sumita Sanyal (71), the veteran Bengali actress, has passed away at her residence in Kolkata, West Bengal. She has worked in around 50 Bengali films and was also part of Hindi films like Guddi, Mili, Aashirwad and Mere Apne. Apart from her brilliant contribution to Bengali cinema, she is best known for co-starring with with Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in 1970 movie Anand. She also worked with Dilip Kumar in Sagina Mahato (Bengali film) and with Biswajit and Sandhya Roy in Kuheli (Bengali film).
Explanation:
Sumita Sanyal (71), the veteran Bengali actress, has passed away at her residence in Kolkata, West Bengal. She has worked in around 50 Bengali films and was also part of Hindi films like Guddi, Mili, Aashirwad and Mere Apne. Apart from her brilliant contribution to Bengali cinema, she is best known for co-starring with with Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in 1970 movie Anand. She also worked with Dilip Kumar in Sagina Mahato (Bengali film) and with Biswajit and Sandhya Roy in Kuheli (Bengali film).
Who of the following had called Mohammad Ali Jinnah as ‘Ambasador of Hindu-Muslim Unity?
- Annie Besant
- M.A. Jinnah
- Madam Cama
- Pheroz Shah Mehta
Correct answer is option B
Which of the following ladies wrote an historical account during the Mughal period?
- Gulbadan Begum
- Noorjahan Begum
- Jahanara Begum
- Zebun-nissah Begum
Correct answer is option A i.e. Gulbadan Begum
Explanation:
Gulbadan Begum (1523-1603) was a Perso-Turkic Princess, the daughter of Emperor Babur. She is most known as the author of Humayun Nama, the account of the life of her brother, Humayun.
Explanation:
Gulbadan Begum (1523-1603) was a Perso-Turkic Princess, the daughter of Emperor Babur. She is most known as the author of Humayun Nama, the account of the life of her brother, Humayun.
Which amongst the following mahajanpadas is referred to as Ganasanga in contemporary literary works ?
- Vajjis
- Avanti
- Surasena
- Asmaka
Correct answer is option A
