This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Bahadur Shah was— Who is the newly appointed Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis? Which among the following organizations confers “Vachaspati Award”? Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of __: Which one is NOT situated at Fatehpur Sikri ? Which river has not mention in Rigaveda ? Galena and Litharge are ores of which of the following metals? Who has been chosen for the 31st Moortidevi Award – 2017? The objective of the Cripps Mission, headed by Sir Stafford Cripps was to __: Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located? GK quiz set 427 – general knowledge quiz for free to save your money and help you get better marks in compeptitive exam. Daily practice will improve your skills.
Bahadur Shah was—
  1. Last ruler of the Lodis
  2. Last Mughal Ruler
  3. Successor of Shershah
  4. Successor of the Maratha ruler Shivaji

Correct answer is option B
Who is the newly appointed Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis?
  1. Manju Diler
  2. Manhar Valji Bhai Zala
  3. Narain Dass
  4. Dalip Kallu Hathibed

Correct answer is option B i.e. Manhar Valji Bhai Zala
Explanation:
Manhar Valji Bhai, the former BJP legislator from Gujarat, has become the new Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). The post of the Chairman was lying vacant for the past almost one year. Beside this, two other members, Manju Diler from Uttar Pradesh and Dilip Kallu Haathived from Maharashtra, also took charge as members of the NCSK. The NCSK is an Indian statutory body was established through National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993. The purpose of the Commission is to study, evaluate and monitor the implementation of various schemes for Safai Karamcharis as an autonomous organisation and also to provide redressal of their grievances.

Which among the following organizations confers “Vachaspati Award”?

  1. Ministry of Culture
  2. Sahitya Kala Academi
  3. Birla Foundation
  4. Azim Premji Foundation

Correct answer is option C i.e. Birla Foundation
Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of __:
  1. algae and bacteria
  2. algae and fungi
  3. bacteria and fungi
  4. fungi and mosses

Correct answer is option B i.e. algae and fungi
Explanation:
A lichen is a composite organism consisting of a fungus (the mycobiont) and a photosynthetic partner (the photobiont or phycobiont) (usually algae) growing together in a symbiotic relationship.
Which one is NOT situated at Fatehpur Sikri ?
  1. The Panch Mahal
  2. Moti Masjid
  3. Tomb of Salim Chisti
  4. The Mariam Palace

Correct answer is option B
Which river has not mention in Rigaveda ?
  1. Sindhu
  2. Saraswati
  3. Yamuna
  4. Periyar

Correct answer is option D

Galena and Litharge are ores of which of the following metals?

  1. Mercury
  2. Zinc
  3. Copper
  4. Lead

Correct answer is option D i.e. Lead

Who has been chosen for the 31st Moortidevi Award – 2017?

  1. Vishwanath Tripathi
  2. Joy Goswami
  3. M. P. Veerendra Kumar
  4. Kolakaluri Enoch

Correct answer is option B i.e. Joy Goswami
Explanation:

Eminent Bengali poet Joy Goswami has been chosen for the 31st Moortidevi Award for the year 2017 for his poetry collection titled “Du Dondo Phowara Matro”. It is an autobiographical account of the poet’s life featuring his close ones including a pet cat. The work also echoes secret trysts, chance loves and more of the fantastical quotidian which makes up the poets consciousness. The award consists of a Saraswati Statue, a Citation Plaque and cash award of Rupees 4 lakh. It is firsttime that award is goven to Bengali poet.

The objective of the Cripps Mission, headed by Sir Stafford Cripps was to __:

  1. To prevent the launch of Quit India Movement
  2. To persuade Indian Leaders to support the British War Efforts
  3. To Convince the Congress Ministries to withdraw their resignations
  4. To set up a Constitution making body

Correct answer is option B i.e. To persuade Indian Leaders to support the British War Efforts
Explanation:

The Cripps mission was an attempt in late March 1942 by the British government to secure Indian cooperation and support for their efforts in World War II. The mission was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps, a senior left-wing politician and government minister in the War Cabinet of Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The mission proved a failure.

Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?
  1. Indus and Jhelum
  2. Jhelum and Chenab
  3. Chenab and Ravi
  4. Ravi and Beas

Correct answer is option A