This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The Modi script had been employed in the documents of theIn March 1925, who of the following was elected as the President of the Central Legislative Assembly? Which among the following amendments added the Fundamental Duties as per recommendations of Sardar Swaran Singh Committee? Who has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner (EC)? The date April 6, 1930 is known in Indian History for____Which among following is called “Gift of the Nile” ? Which Indian personality has been bestowed with the 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Heroes Award? The traditional Bonderam festival has started in which state? Satpatha Brahmana is related to:What is the theme of 2017 World Asthma Day (WAD)? GK quiz set 279 – general knowledge multiple choice trivia questions to prepare for competitive exams. Online free quiz for all level of competitive exams.
The Modi script had been employed in the documents of the
  1. Hoysalas
  2. Zamorins
  3. Marathas
  4. Wodeyaras

Correct answer is option C
In March 1925, who of the following was elected as the President of the Central Legislative Assembly?
  1. Madan Mohan Malaviya
  2. CR Das
  3. Vithalbhai Patel
  4. Motilal Nehru

Correct answer is option C

Which among the following amendments added the Fundamental Duties as per recommendations of Sardar Swaran Singh Committee?

  1. 38th
  2. 40th
  3. 42nd
  4. 44th

Correct answer is option C i.e. 42nd
Explanation:

Sardar Swaran Singh committee was constituted by Indira Gandhi soon after emergency was imposed in the country. The objective of this committee was to study the question of amending the constitution in the light of past experiences and recommend the amendments. The 42nd amendment act which is also called “Mini Constitution” which amended many articles and even the Preamble was a result of the recommendations of Sardar Swaran Singh committee. The 10 fundamental duties were also added as per the recommendations of Sardar Swaran Singh committee.

Who has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner (EC)?

  1. Gautam Jain
  2. Satinder Nangia
  3. Neelam Joshi
  4. Sunil Arora

Correct answer is option D i.e. Sunil Arora
Explanation:

Sunil Arora, a 1980 batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner (EC). The appointment will take effect from the date he assumes the charge. Presently, Achal Kumar Joti is the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Om Prakash Rawat is the other Election Commissioner. Arora is the former Information and Broadcasting Secretary and Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

The date April 6, 1930 is known in Indian History for____
  1. Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi
  2. First Round Table Conference
  3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
  4. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Correct answer is option A
Which among following is called “Gift of the Nile” ?
  1. China
  2. India
  3. Iraq
  4. Egypt

Correct answer is option D
Which Indian personality has been bestowed with the 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Heroes Award?
  1. R K Chowdhury
  2. Debojyoti Misra
  3. K S Mishra
  4. Mahesh Bhagwat

Correct answer is option D i.e. Mahesh Bhagwat
Explanation:
Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat, an IPS officer from Telangana, has been bestowed with the 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Heroes Award by the Unites States Department of State for his vital role in elevating human trafficking as a government priority and his innovative approach to investigating cases and dismantling trafficking operations. Currently, he is serving as the first Commissioner of Police of Rachakonda.

The traditional Bonderam festival has started in which state?

  1. Goa
  2. Karnataka
  3. Kerala
  4. Mizoram

Correct answer is option A i.e. Goa
Explanation:

The traditional Bonderam festival has started in Divar Island of Goa on September 9, 2017 . The word “Bonderam” originated from the involvement of flags. It is stated that during the Portuguese rule in Goa there were frequent disputes between two sections of the Divar village over property issues. These often led to violence and fights in the village. To find a solution to this problem, the Portuguese introduced a system of demarcation of boundaries with flags. The festival is a memoir to the protest by the local villagers against the Portuguese while trying to resolve the property ownership disputes. This festival starts with a flag which is accompanied by the brass band. Bonderam is a very popular monsoon festival in Goa and it draws huge crowds from all parts of Goa and world over.

Satpatha Brahmana is related to:
  1. Rigveda
  2. Yajurveda
  3. Samaveda
  4. Atharvaveda

Correct answer is option B
What is the theme of 2017 World Asthma Day (WAD)?
  1. Reduce the asthma burden
  2. Better air better breathing
  3. You Can Control Your Asthma
  4. Unite to overcome asthma

Correct answer is option B i.e. Better air better breathing
Explanation:
The World Asthma Day (WAD) is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to increase the awareness among public worldwide about the precautions and prevention of the asthma. It is celebrated on annual basis at first Tuesday of May month. It is thought that as many as 300 million people suffer from some form of asthma in the world – and there are 250,000 deaths each year linked to the disease. The 2017 theme is “Better air better breathing”.< /div>