This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The foundation of modern education system in India was laid by—Who among the following was thrice elected president of the Indian National Congress? Who was called “Grand Old Man of India”? Which of the following national parks of India generally has only tropical climate? The GST council has formed which committee to select members of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAPA) under GST? Which among the following temples does not belong to the Chola Empire? The national leader who was elected President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925 wasWho among the following presents Luther L Terry awards? Which one of the following Mughal emperors gave an important Firman to the English of facilitating their trade in India? Who among the following had started the Public Works Department in India in 1848? GK quiz set 489 – general knowledge today for SSC to score maximum in general awareness part of exam. Printable general knowledge multiple choice quiz questions and answers.
The foundation of modern education system in India was laid by—
  1. The Charter Act of 1813
  2. Macaulay’s Minutes of 1835
  3. The Hunter Commission of 1882
  4. Wood’s Despatch of 1854

Correct answer is option B
Who among the following was thrice elected president of the Indian National Congress?
  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. Surendranath Banerji
  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhle
  4. Shankaran Nair

Correct answer is option A
Who was called “Grand Old Man of India”?
  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. Gopal Krishna Gokhle
  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  4. Feroz Shah Mehta

Correct answer is option A
Which of the following national parks of India generally has only tropical climate?
  1. Indravati National Park
  2. Namdhapa National Park
  3. Hemis National Park
  4. Pin Valley National Park

Correct answer is option A i.e. Indravati National Park
Explanation:
Indravati National Park in Chhattisgarh has tropical climate.

The GST council has formed which committee to select members of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAPA) under GST?

  1. Pradeep Kumar Sinha
  2. Rajeev Topno
  3. Dharam Vir
  4. Nripendra Mishra

Correct answer is option A i.e. Pradeep Kumar Sinha
Explanation:

The Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council has formed a selection committee under the chairmanship of cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha to identify and recommend eligible persons for appointment as the chairman and members of the National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST. The standing committee is empowered to refer cases requiring detailed enquiry to the Director General of Safeguards, Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) for consideration of the NAPA. The National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAPA) is tasked with ensuring the full benefits of a reduction in tax on the supply of goods or services flow to the consumers. As per provisions of law, the Authority will be headed by a senior officer of the level of a secretary to the Government of India and shall have four technical members from the Centre and/or the states. The NAPA will have the power to cancel registration of any entity or business if it fails to pass on to consumers the benefit of lower taxes under the GST regime.

Which among the following temples does not belong to the Chola Empire?

  1. Brihadishwara
  2. Koranganatha
  3. Kailashanatha
  4. Airavateshwar

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

Temple Architecture of Cholas : a)Brihadishwara Temple of Tanjore was built by Rajaraja Chola-I. b)Koranganatha Temple,Srinivasanallur was built by Parantaka Chola-I. c)Airavateshwar Temple, Darasuram was built by Rajaraja Chola II Chola-I. »Kailashanatha Temple , Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) was built by Pallava King ,Narsimhamvarman. »Kailasanathar Temple of Ellora was built by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.

The national leader who was elected President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925 was
  1. Motilal Nehru
  2. R. Das
  3. Vallabhbhai Patel
  4. Subhash chand Bose

Correct answer is option C

Who among the following presents Luther L Terry awards?

  1. American Cancer Society
  2. World Health Organization
  3. International Union Against Cancer
  4. UNESCO

Correct answer is option A i.e. American Cancer Society
Which one of the following Mughal emperors gave an important Firman to the English of facilitating their trade in India?
  1. Bahadur Shah I
  2. Bahadur Shah II
  3. Shah Alam II
  4. Farrukhsiyar

Correct answer is option D
Who among the following had started the Public Works Department in India in 1848?
  1. Lord William Bentinck
  2. Lord Dalhousie
  3. Lord Wellesley
  4. Lord Cornwallis

Correct answer is option B