This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Consider the following statements
The arrival of Babar into the Indian subcontinent led to the
1. Introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. Introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture
3. Establishment of a Timurid dynasty in the region.
Which of these statements is/are correct? The Union government has launched “e-RaKAM” portal to provide a platform to sell agricultural produce. What does ‘RaKAM’ stands for? Dalhousie’s worst political blunder was ___? With reference to the State Legislative Council in India, which among the following statements is / are correct?

  1. The Legislative Council is a continuing House and two-third of the members retire in two years.
  2. Members of local bodies elect one-third of the total number of members of the legislative council
  3. If a state legislative council is to be created or abolished , a resolution to that effect is to be first passed by the State legislature by a two-third majority

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:The Government of India is planning to allow 200,000 tones of duty-free sugar imports. Which of the following is a correct statement about Sugar production and consumption of sugar in India? In context with the Mahayana Buddhism faith, the future Buddha is ___? Name the Chera King, known as the “Red Chera”, who built a temple to Kannagi Who was the first to use the term Harijan for tribal people? In which year, collector in each District of Bengal was made responsible for settling the revenue and collecting it? As per the Hindu Philosophy, what is the number of articles under the restraints and practices (Yamas and Niyamas)? GK quiz set 98 – general knowledge MCQs for online practice of different general knowledge topics. MCQs with answers for Indian competitive exams.

Consider the following statements
The arrival of Babar into the Indian subcontinent led to the
1. Introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. Introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture
3. Establishment of a Timurid dynasty in the region.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 3 only

Correct answer is option A

The Union government has launched “e-RaKAM” portal to provide a platform to sell agricultural produce. What does ‘RaKAM’ stands for?

  1. Rashtriya Kisan Agri Mandi
  2. Rashtriya Kisan Agriculture Mandi
  3. Rashtriya Kisan Agricultural Mandi
  4. Rashtriya Kisan Agri-farming Mandi

Correct answer is option A i.e. Rashtriya Kisan Agri Mandi
Explanation:

The Union government has recently launched a portal e-Rashtriya Kisan Agri Mandi (e-RaKAM) which will provide a platform to sell agricultural produce. The e-RaKAM is a first of its kind initiative that leverages technology to connect farmers of the smallest villages to the biggest markets of the world through internet. Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan and Union Minister of Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh jointly launched the portal in New Delhi on August 1, 2017. The portal is a digital initiative bringing together the farmers, PSUs, civil supplies and buyers on a single platform to ease the selling and buying process of agricultural products. Under this initiative, e-RaKAM centres are being developed in a phased manner throughout the country to facilitate farmers for online sale of their produce. The farmers will be paid through e-Payment directly into their bank accounts.

Dalhousie’s worst political blunder was ___?
  1. Annexation of Punjab
  2. Occupation of lower Burma
  3. Abolition of the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’
  4. Annexation of Oudh

Correct answer is option D
With reference to the State Legislative Council in India, which among the following statements is / are correct?

  1. The Legislative Council is a continuing House and two-third of the members retire in two years.
  2. Members of local bodies elect one-third of the total number of members of the legislative council
  3. If a state legislative council is to be created or abolished , a resolution to that effect is to be first passed by the State legislature by a two-third majority

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 2 and 3
  3. Only 1 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer is option B i.e. Only 2 and 3
Explanation:
The first statement is factually incorrect. Legislative Council is a continuing House and one-third of the members retire in two years.
The Government of India is planning to allow 200,000 tones of duty-free sugar imports. Which of the following is a correct statement about Sugar production and consumption of sugar in India?
  1. India is world’s largest sugar producer
  2. India is world’s largest sugar consumer
  3. India’s largest sugar producing state is Uttar Pradesh
  4. Sugar farming in India is concentrated in Deccan peninsula only.

Correct answer is option B i.e. India is world’s largest sugar consumer
Explanation:
Rest of the three statements are incorrect. India is largest consumer but largest producer of sugar is Brazil. India’s largest sugar producing state is Maharashtra while sugarcane is produced in maximum quantity in UP. Sugar farming is not concentrated in Deccan peninsula.

In context with the Mahayana Buddhism faith, the future Buddha is ___?

  1. Krakuchanda
  2. Amitabha
  3. Maitreya
  4. Kanak Muni

Correct answer is option C i.e. Maitreya
Explanation:

Maitreya is a future Buddha. . According to scriptures, Maitreya will be a successor of the historic Sakyamuni Buddha, who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma.

Name the Chera King, known as the “Red Chera”, who built a temple to Kannagi
  1. Elara
  2. Karikala
  3. Senguttuvan
  4. Nedenjeral Adan

Correct answer is option C
Who was the first to use the term Harijan for tribal people?
  1. a)Mahatma Gandhi
  2. b)Swami Vivekananda
  3. c)Jyotiba Phule
  4. d)BR Ambedkar

Correct answer is option A

In which year, collector in each District of Bengal was made responsible for settling the revenue and collecting it?

  1. 1780
  2. 1786
  3. 1790
  4. 1792

Correct answer is option B i.e. 1786

As per the Hindu Philosophy, what is the number of articles under the restraints and practices (Yamas and Niyamas)?

  1. 5
  2. 15
  3. 20
  4. 36

Correct answer is option C i.e. 20