This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: What is the theme of 2017 World Tourism Day (WTD)? Match of following Vedic gods with their actual status or functions:
(A) Pushan
(B) Savitri
(C) Aditi
(D) Dyaus
I. God of heaven and father of Surya
II. Mother of Surya
III. God of light
IV. God of marriages
A B C DWho had said on the death of Tilak ‘my strongest bulwark is gone’ .The Silk letter Conspiracy (1916) was organised by____Who among the following repeated the Vernacular Press Act? Which city is hosting the 78th session of Indian History Congress (IHC)? Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel ‘Anand Math’? The Indian National Congress observed ‘Independence Day’ for the first time on 26th January in—What is the fullform of W3C? Which state is hosting the 57th National Open Athletics Championships 2017? GK quiz set 260 – general knowledge MCQ questions with answers to help you score better in general awareness section. Online free quiz for all level of competitive exams.

What is the theme of 2017 World Tourism Day (WTD)?

  1. Tourism: Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change
  2. Sustainable tourism – a tool for development
  3. Tourism for all – promoting universal accessibility
  4. Tourism opens doors for women

Correct answer is option B i.e. Sustainable tourism – a tool for development
Explanation:

The World Tourism Day (WTD) is observed every year on September 27 to raise awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The 2017 theme “Sustainable tourism – a tool for development” is dedicated to explore the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). On the occasion of World Tourism Day, President Ram Nath Kovind will give away the National Tourism Awards and will Launch Incredible India 2.0 Campaign in New Delhi.

Match of following Vedic gods with their actual status or functions:
(A) Pushan
(B) Savitri
(C) Aditi
(D) Dyaus
I. God of heaven and father of Surya
II. Mother of Surya
III. God of light
IV. God of marriages
A B C D
  1. (IV) (III) (II) (I)
  2. (IV) (II) (III) (I)
  3. (II) (III) (IV) (I)
  4. (I) (II) (III) (IV)

Correct answer is option A
Who had said on the death of Tilak ‘my strongest bulwark is gone’ .
  1. Shaukat Ali
  2. Muhammad Ali
  3. Lala Lajpat Rai
  4. Mahatma Gandhi

Correct answer is option D
The Silk letter Conspiracy (1916) was organised by____
  1. Maulana Obeidullah Sindhi and Maulana Barakatullah
  2. Maulana Abdul Bari and Maulana Muhammad Ali
  3. Maulana Abul Kalam and Maulana Mahmud Hasan
  4. Raja Mahendra Pratap and Jon Henting

Correct answer is option C
Who among the following repeated the Vernacular Press Act?
  1. Lord Dufferin
  2. Lord Ripon
  3. Lord Curzon
  4. Lord Hardinge

Correct answer is option B

Which city is hosting the 78th session of Indian History Congress (IHC)?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Lucknow
  3. Kolkata
  4. Bhopal

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

The 78th session of the Indian History Congress (IHC) has started at the Jadavpur University campus in Kolkata, West Bengal on December 28, 2017. The 3-day IHC will have six sections this time – Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, Countries Other than India, Archaeology and Contemporary India. The aim of conducting Indian History Congress is for promotion and encouragement of the scientific study of Indian History, holding Congresses and publishing of the proceedings, bulletins, memoirs, journals and other works.

Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel ‘Anand Math’?
  1. Bhil uprising
  2. Rangpur and Dinapur uprising
  3. Bishnupur and Birbhum rebellion
  4. Sannyasi rebellion

Correct answer is option D
The Indian National Congress observed ‘Independence Day’ for the first time on 26th January in—
  1. 1920
  2. 1925
  3. 1930
  4. 1947

Correct answer is option C

What is the fullform of W3C?

  1. World Wide Web Consortium
  2. World Wide Web Company
  3. World Wide Web Center
  4. World Wide Web Command

Correct answer is option A i.e. World Wide Web Consortium

Which state is hosting the 57th National Open Athletics Championships 2017?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Odisha

Correct answer is option B i.e. Tamil Nadu
Explanation:

The 57th National Open Athletics Championships 2017 has started at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on September 25, 2017. Around 1200 athletes from various states and departments and public sector undertakings would be taking part in the four-day meet. Besides, state teams, numerous athletes will also participate on behalf of their institutions. Among the institutions to be represented include All India Police Sports Board, ONGC, LIC, apart from the Railways and Services. The host state, Tamil Nadu, would be represented by 41 men and 35 women athletes.