This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Approximately how much time does a Sun ray take reaching Earth? Shivaji had formed a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was named as: In whose viceroyalty, the white mutiny took place? Which among the following is the correct definition of ” Annual Precipitation” of a particular place / area? Who among the following English officer was related to First Anglo-Mysore war? In which among the following years, TADA was enacted? Under whose chairmanship the 15th Finance Commission has been constituted by the Union Government? Consider the following statements about Typhoid fever:
1. Its a Viral Disease
2. Primary affects Lungs of the patient
3. Becomes Multi Drug Resistant similar to Tuberculosis
Which among the above statements is/ are true? Bobbili veena, also known as Saraswathi Veena or the Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. It is made from which of the following trees? Which web portal has been launched by the Union Government for effective implementation of National Child Labour Project? GK quiz set 254 – general knowledge trivia questions and answers to prepare for competitive exams. GK quiz online with hidden answers.

Approximately how much time does a Sun ray take reaching Earth?

  1. 400 seconds
  2. 500 seconds
  3. 600 seconds
  4. 700 seconds

Correct answer is option B i.e. 500 seconds

Shivaji had formed a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was named as:

  1. Nyaya Pradhan
  2. Ashta Sena
  3. Ashta Siddhi
  4. Ashta Pradhan

Correct answer is option D i.e. Ashta Pradhan
Explanation:

Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire. The council was formed in 1674 by founding Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji.The term Ashta Pradhan literally translates to “the Prime Eight”, from the Sanskrit ashta (“eight”) and pradhan (“prime”). The body discharged the functions of a modern council of ministers; this is regarded as one of the first successful instances of ministerial delegation in India. The council is credited with having implemented good governance practices in the Maratha heartland, as well as for the success of the military campaigns against the Mughal Empire.

In whose viceroyalty, the white mutiny took place?
  1. Lord Curzon
  2. Lord Minto
  3. Lord Hardinge
  4. Lord Ripon

Correct answer is option D

Which among the following is the correct definition of ” Annual Precipitation” of a particular place / area?

  1. All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
  2. All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of ice
  3. Total Actual amount of Rains, Snow, hail, sleet etc.
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water

Who among the following English officer was related to First Anglo-Mysore war?

  1. Colonel Smith
  2. Warren Hastings
  3. Lord Wellesly
  4. Jhon simon

Correct answer is option A i.e. Colonel Smith

In which among the following years, TADA was enacted?

  1. 1983
  2. 1984
  3. 1985
  4. 1990

Correct answer is option C i.e. 1985
Explanation:

TADA was the first anti-terror law enacted in 1985. It was first enacted for 2 years but later its life was extended in 1987 via the TADA-1987. The act was repealed in 1995 due to its misuse.

Under TADA 1985, two new offences were created namely ‘terror act’ and ‘disruptive activities’ were included. The law had placed restriction on granting bails and gave enhanced power for detention of suspects and attaching the properties of the accused. The law made confession before a police officer admissible. Exclusive courts were set up to hear the cases under the act.

Under whose chairmanship the 15th Finance Commission has been constituted by the Union Government?

  1. Arvind Mehta
  2. Ramesh Chand
  3. NK Singh
  4. Shaktikanta Das

Correct answer is option C i.e. NK Singh
Explanation:

Under the chairmanship of NK Singh, who is the former bureaucrat and ex-Member of Parliament, the 15th Finance Commission has been constituted by the Union Government. The Commission will make recommendations for the five years commencing 1st April 2020. It will recommend devolution of shareable central taxes to the States and will also review several important aspects of federal fiscal finance. It will also look at the impact of the GST, including payment of compensation for possible loss of revenues for 5 years. Former Secretary Economic Affairs Shaktikanta Das and Adjunct Professor of Georgetown University, Dr Anoop Singh will be the members of the Commission. Chairman of Bandhan Bank, Dr Ashok Lahiri and NITI Aayog Member Dr Ramesh Chand will be the Part-time members. Arvind Mehta will be the Secretary to the Commission. The Commission will make its report available by 30th October 2019.

Consider the following statements about Typhoid fever:
1. Its a Viral Disease
2. Primary affects Lungs of the patient
3. Becomes Multi Drug Resistant similar to Tuberculosis
Which among the above statements is/ are true?

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

Correct answer is option D i.e. Only 3

Bobbili veena, also known as Saraswathi Veena or the Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. It is made from which of the following trees?

  1. Sandalwood
  2. Jackwood
  3. Bamboo
  4. Rosewood

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

Bobbili veena, al
so known as Saraswathi Veena or the Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. It is carved from a single piece of Jackwood. Jackwood is a rainforest tree.

Which web portal has been launched by the Union Government for effective implementation of National Child Labour Project?

  1. Care
  2. Pencil
  3. Corner
  4. Platform

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

Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister, has launched a web portal called ‘PENCIL’ for effective implementation of National Child Labour Project (NCLP) in New Delhi on September 26, 2017. The acronym PENCIL stands for Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour, which is developed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE). It is an electronic platform for no child labour. The PENCIL portal has five components — Child Tracking System, Complaint Corner, State Government, National Child Labour Project and Convergence. The online portal will connects the Centre to the state government, district and to all project societies and would provide a mechanism for implementation.