This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The words “Satyameva Jayate” in the state emblem of India have been adopted from which one of the following? Which of the following places is associated with Jainism? What is the theme of 2017 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)? Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty? The first Buddhist council was held during the region of-Which of the following is known as most dense layer of the earth? Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha ? Name of the Mahajanapada, which was a confederacy of eight republican clans? Which state has become the India’s first state to launch single-women pension scheme? Main element (features) of Buddhist philosophy is- GK quiz set 955 – general awareness question and answer pdf to score good in test for government jobs. Online free quiz for all level of competitive exams.
The words “Satyameva Jayate” in the state emblem of India have been adopted from which one of the following?
- Mundaka Upanishad
- Katha Upanishad
- Mudgala Upanishad
- Chhandogya Upanishad
Correct answer is option A
Which of the following places is associated with Jainism?
- Pava
- Prayag
- Shravasti
- Kapilvastu
Correct answer is option A
What is the theme of 2017 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)?
- Big data for big impact
- Entrepreneurship for social impact
- Reduce digital divide
- Promote digital education for social welfare
Correct answer is option A i.e. Big data for big impact
Explanation:
The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is observed every year on May 17 to mark the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention (ITC) and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The purpose of the day is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide. The 2017 theme “Big Data for Big Impact” focuses on the power of Big Data for development and aims to explore how to turn imperfect, complex, often unstructured data into actionable information in a development context.
Explanation:
The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is observed every year on May 17 to mark the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention (ITC) and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The purpose of the day is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide. The 2017 theme “Big Data for Big Impact” focuses on the power of Big Data for development and aims to explore how to turn imperfect, complex, often unstructured data into actionable information in a development context.
Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty?
- Chandragupta I
- Srigupta
- Samudragupta
- Skandgupta
Correct answer is option B
The first Buddhist council was held during the region of-
- Aniruddha
- Ajatsatru
- Bimbisara
- Udayabhadra
Correct answer is option B
Which of the following is known as most dense layer of the earth?
- Core
- Crust
- Mantle
- Magma
Correct answer is option A i.e. Core
Explanation:
Explanation:
Core is the densest layer of the earth. The density of the core ranges from 9.5 to 14.5 and sometimes even higher. (13g/cm3)
The density of Mantle varies from 3.3 to 5.7 (3.4 gm/cm3)
Density of crust varies from 2.70 to 2.95 (3g/cm3)
Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha ?
- Bhadrabahu
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Parsvanath
- Vardhaman Mahavira
Correct answer is option D
Name of the Mahajanapada, which was a confederacy of eight republican clans?
- Vatsa
- Magadha
- Vajji
- Malla
Correct answer is option C
Which state has become the India’s first state to launch single-women pension scheme?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Kerala
- Karnataka
Correct answer is option B i.e. Telangana
Explanation:
The Telangana Government has become the only state government in India to launch the single-women pension scheme. Under the scheme, a financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 financial is given to single women of the state per month on humanitarian grounds. The scheme will benefit unmarried women, joginis and divorced women. About 1, 08,302 beneficiaries from 31 Districts have been identified by the officials. The single-women pension scheme is the result of petitions filed on the plight of single women deserted by their husbands and relatives.
Explanation:
The Telangana Government has become the only state government in India to launch the single-women pension scheme. Under the scheme, a financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 financial is given to single women of the state per month on humanitarian grounds. The scheme will benefit unmarried women, joginis and divorced women. About 1, 08,302 beneficiaries from 31 Districts have been identified by the officials. The single-women pension scheme is the result of petitions filed on the plight of single women deserted by their husbands and relatives.
Main element (features) of Buddhist philosophy is-
- Pratitya Samutpad
- Jiva and Ajiva
- Syadvada
- Triratna
Correct answer is option A
