This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian National Congress was founded during the viceroyalty of Lord Dufferin.
2. The first President of Indian National Congress was W.C. Banerji.
3. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta.
4. In the first session of the Indian National Congress some government officials were also present.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Which one of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites gives evidence of a dockyard? On which among the following dates, the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed? Whose book is ‘Writing Social History’? The main founder (s) of the Swaraj Party was/wereWho is the exponent of the theory of ‘economic drain’ of India during the British rule? Which country is hosting the 2017 Cobra Gold joint military exercise? Who compiled “AdiGranth”? ‘Sutudri’ mentioned in the Rig Veda is The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on which date? GK quiz set 158 – gk quiz for nda exam to get better score in general awareness section of examination. MCQs with answers for Indian competitive exams.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian National Congress was founded during the viceroyalty of Lord Dufferin.
2. The first President of Indian National Congress was W.C. Banerji.
3. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta.
4. In the first session of the Indian National Congress some government officials were also present.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct answer is option B
Which one of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites gives evidence of a dockyard?
  1. Harappa
  2. Mohenjodaro
  3. Lothal
  4. Dholavira

Correct answer is option C

On which among the following dates, the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed?

  1. 5 March 1931
  2. 6 March 1931
  3. 7 March 1931
  4. 8 March 1931

Correct answer is option A i.e. 5 March 1931
Explanation:

The Gandhi–Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.

Whose book is ‘Writing Social History’?
  1. Ranajith Guha
  2. Sumit Sarkar
  3. Ania Loomba
  4. Cohn Bernard

Correct answer is option B
The main founder (s) of the Swaraj Party was/were
  1. CR Das
  2. Motilal Nehru
  3. Madan Mohan Malaviya
  4. Only (a) and (b) above

Correct answer is option D
Who is the exponent of the theory of ‘economic drain’ of India during the British rule?
  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. M.N. Roy
  3. Jai Prakash Narayan
  4. Ram Manohar Lohiya

Correct answer is option A
Which country is hosting the 2017 Cobra Gold joint military exercise?
  1. Thailand
  2. Japan
  3. United States
  4. China

Correct answer is option A i.e. Thailand
Explanation:
The United States and Thailand has officially launched the 2017 Cobra Gold joint military exercise at Chonburi Province in Thailand on February 14. The 2017 Cobra Gold is the 36th edition of the military exercise in which more than 8,300 personnel from 29 countries, including Japan, South Korea, China and Southeast Asian nations are taking part. The Cobra Gold is the Asia’s largest multinational drill held in Thailand every year and is among the largest multinational military exercise in which the United States participates.
Who compiled “AdiGranth”?
  1. Guru Nanak
  2. Guru Arjun Dev
  3. Guru Amar Das
  4. Guru Ramdas

Correct answer is option B
‘Sutudri’ mentioned in the Rig Veda is
  1. a term used to denote bride
  2. the name of a river
  3. a plant used in the preparation of Sura
  4. a sacrificial animal

Correct answer is option B
The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on which date?
  1. May 3
  2. May 4
  3. May 5
  4. May 6

Correct answer is option B i.e. May 4
Explanation:
The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed every year on May 4 to recognize and honor the fire fighters who risk their lives every day to save life and property of public. The day celebrates the dedication, heroism and importance of firefighters from all over the world. It was instituted after proposal emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to deaths of 5 firefighters in tragic circumstances in a wildfire in Australia.