This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which rock edict of Ashoka mentions the purpose of the rock edicts? The modern historian who called the revolt of 1857 as the ‘first war of independence’ was—Which one of the following was the official language of Gupta period? Who was the first Indian to get elected in House of commons? India’s first-ever broad gauge air-conditioned AC EMU suburban train has started in which city? In which among the following sector of Indian Economy, the Public Sector is most prominent? The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America isChanakya was also known as—October 26, 1947 is an important date in the India History because of____The policy of ‘Masterly Inactivity’ was associated with GK quiz set 112 – SSC GK quiz questions to crack the SSC, UPSC, IAS and other competitive exams. Quiz for SSC, banking, UPSC, IAS, PSC, and other center and state level exams.
Which rock edict of Ashoka mentions the purpose of the rock edicts?
  1. Major Rock Edict XIV
  2. Major Rock Edict XV
  3. Major Rock Edict XI
  4. Major Rock Edict XIII

Correct answer is option A i.e. Major Rock Edict XIV
Explanation:
The Major Rock Edict XIV describes the purpose of the rock edicts of different parts of the country.
The modern historian who called the revolt of 1857 as the ‘first war of independence’ was—
  1. R.C. Majumdar
  2. S.N. Sen
  3. V.D. Savarkar
  4. Ashok Mehta

Correct answer is option C
Which one of the following was the official language of Gupta period?
  1. Pali
  2. Magadhi
  3. Prakrit
  4. Sanskrit

Correct answer is option D

Who was the first Indian to get elected in House of commons?

  1. Bhikaji Kama
  2. JRD Tata
  3. Dadabhai Naoroji
  4. Dinshaw Edulji Wacha

Correct answer is option C i.e. Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation:

Dadabhai Naoroji is known as mentor of both Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Mahatma Gandhi. His magnum opus ‘‘Poverty and UnBritish Rule in India’’ propounded the ‘‘drain theory’’ He was the first Indian to become a member of the House of Commons on the Liberal Party ticket. He served as Member in the House of Commons from 1892 to 1895. He became the president of INC thrice, in 1886, 1893 and 1906.

India’s first-ever broad gauge air-conditioned AC EMU suburban train has started in which city?

  1. Delhi
  2. Kolkata
  3. Jaipur
  4. Mumbai

Correct answer is option D i.e. Mumbai
Explanation:

India’s first-ever broad gauge air-conditioned AC EMU suburban train has flagged off from Borivali station on western railway in Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 25, 2017. The AC train was depart from Andheri Station at 14.10 hrs and reached Churchgate at 14.44 hrs. It is decided that on Weekends that is on Saturday and Sunday, the rake of AC train will not be operated for maintenance purpose. The services of AC local train will replace existing 12 Non AC services. RPF constables will be present in each coach to ensure proper security. Out of 12 services of AC Local train 8 will run fast and will only halt at major station like Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander and Vasai Road in both direction. Weekly, Fortnightly and monthly season ticket will be charged equivalent to 5, 7.5 and 10 single journey of AC EMU respectively. MUTP surcharges or any other charges if applicable will be levied separately as per applicable rate for the first class coach. Good and Services tax (GST) @5% shall be levied on the total fare as per the existing principle.

In which among the following sector of Indian Economy, the Public Sector is most prominent?

  1. Steel
  2. Transport
  3. Finance
  4. Agriculture

Correct answer is option B i.e. Transport
The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is
  1. Malik Muhammad Jayasi
  2. Amir Khusrau
  3. Raskhan
  4. Abul Fazi

Correct answer is option D
Chanakya was also known as—
  1. Bhattasvamin
  2. Rajasekhara
  3. Vishnugupta
  4. Visakhadatta

Correct answer is option C
October 26, 1947 is an important date in the India History because of____
  1. Maharaja Hari Singh’s signing of Instrument of Accession
  2. Ceasefire with Pakistan
  3. Merger of Sind
  4. Declaration of War over India by Pakistan

Correct answer is option A
The policy of ‘Masterly Inactivity’ was associated with
  1. Lord Wellesley
  2. Lord Dalhousie
  3. John Lawrence
  4. Lord Curzon

Correct answer is option C