This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which Indian movie has won the International Federation of Art Cinemas (CICAE) award at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival? Which country will host 2017 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup basketball tournament? Which dynasty was the first to issue gold coins in India? In which year National Seed Policy was announced? By which ruler Pataliputra was chosen for the first time as a capital? Who wrote ‘Indian War of Independence, 1857′? ‘I am giving you a Muslim province’ – who said? Which among the following acts provided for direct control of Indian Affairs by the British Government? The Dandi March is associated with the? Who was the first known Gupta ruler? GK quiz set 1142 – general awareness test for insurance exams to help you get a better job by cracking the exam. Daily practice will improve your skills.
Which Indian movie has won the International Federation of Art Cinemas (CICAE) award at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival?
  1. Chatrak
  2. Jal
  3. Titli
  4. Newton

Correct answer is option D i.e. Newton
Explanation:
The political satire Indian film “Newton” has won the International Federation of Art Cinemas (CICAE) award at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival-2017 in Berlin, Germany. The film was directed by Amit Masurkar, which received a standing ovation at the festival, with a long and engaging Q and A post the screening. The film deals with the various issues of democracy and the fight for it during the elections in India. Apart from this, Indian short film “Aaba” has also won the Special Prize in the Generation Kplus International Jury section at the fest. The movie produced by filmmaker Onir and directed by Amar Kaushik. The movie has been co-produced by director Raj Kumar Gupta.
Which country will host 2017 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup basketball tournament?
  1. Indonesia
  2. India
  3. Pakistan
  4. Bangladesh

Correct answer is option B i.e. India
Explanation:
India will host 2017 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup basketball tournament at Bengaluru, Karnataka from July 23 to 29. This tournament will be the qualifying tournament for FIBA Asia at the 2018 FIBA World Championship for Women in Spain. Beside this, India will also host the 2017 FIBA U-16 Women’s Asian Championship, which will be held from October 22 to 28 in Hyderabad. In both the tournaments, 14 teams will compete, with 8 teams in Division A and six in lower Division B. India is in Division B in both the Senior and U-16 events.
Which dynasty was the first to issue gold coins in India?
  1. Kushanas
  2. Bactrians
  3. Mauryas
  4. Guptas

Correct answer is option B

In which year National Seed Policy was announced?

  1. 2000
  2. 2002
  3. 2004
  4. 2006

Correct answer is option B i.e. 2002
Explanation:

Prior to the National Seed Policy 2002, the Government of India had adopted a “New Policy on Seed Development” in 1988 to remove the roadblocks in import of horticultural seeds and to allow import of limited quantity of seeds of course cereals, pulses and oilseeds. However, this policy was flawed due to nonexistence of IPR laws and several restrictions on import and exports.

Thus, the National Seed Policy 2002 was launched to – provide intellectual property protection to new varieties; usher this sector into planned development; protect the interest of farmers and encourage conservation of agro-biodiversity.

By which ruler Pataliputra was chosen for the first time as a capital?
  1. Bimbisara
  2. Ajatsatru
  3. Udayin
  4. Sisunaga

Correct answer is option C

Who wrote ‘Indian War of Independence, 1857′?

  1. R.C Majumdar
  2. V.D. Savarkar
  3. S.B. Chaudhary
  4. S.N. Sen

Correct answer is option B i.e. V.D. Savarkar
Explanation:

V.D. Savarkar : He was the proponent of liberty as the ultimate ideal. Savarkar was a poet, writer and playwright. He was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society. Savarkar published ‘The Indian War of Independence’ about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities.

‘I am giving you a Muslim province’ – who said?
  1. Fazl-ul-Haque
  2. Lord Curzon
  3. Stafford Cripps
  4. Lord Mountbatten

Correct answer is option B

Which among the following acts provided for direct control of Indian Affairs by the British Government?

  1. Government of India Act 1858
  2. Pitts India Act of 1784
  3. Government of India Act 1909
  4. Indian Councils Act 1892

Correct answer is option A i.e. Government of India Act 1858
The Dandi March is associated with the?
  1. Khilafat Movement
  2. Civil Disobedience Movement
  3. Non-cooperation Movement
  4. Partition of Bengal

Correct answer is option B
Who was the first known Gupta ruler?
  1. Srigupta
  2. Ghatotakacha
  3. Chandragupta I
  4. Budhagupta

Correct answer is option A