This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Shibaji Banerjee, who passed away recently, was the legendary player of which sports? Who among the following was the first Indian to get selected in ICS (Indian Civil Services)? Who wrote a book ‘Return of the Aryans’ ? What is the theme of the 2017 National Statistics Day (NSD)? The Chalukya king, Pulakesin II defeated Harshavardhan on the banks of which river? Schizophrenia is an example of _________? Which company was authorized by Jahangir to set up a factory in Surat? Who wanted Indian National Congress to be a ‘Safety Valve’? At which of the following Harappan sites, terracotta female figures were discovered? What is the theme of the 2017 World Radio Day (WRD)? GK quiz set 712 – general knowledge of modern India to crack the SSC, UPSC, IAS and other competitive exams. Printable general knowledge multiple choice quiz questions and answers.
Shibaji Banerjee, who passed away recently, was the legendary player of which sports?
  1. Chess
  2. Cricket
  3. Football
  4. Tennis

Correct answer is option C i.e. Football
Explanation:
Shibaji Banerjee (68), the former Mohun Bagan and India national team goalkeeper, has recently passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. He played for Mohun Bagan for 11 years and was famous for saving penalty-kicks. He is considered to be one of India’s best shot-stoppers when it came to penalty-kicks. His most memorable performance in a tie-breaker was against Mohammedan Sporting in the 1980 Federation Cup semi-final when he stopped spot-kicks from Akbar and Amalraj. Banerjee is best remembered for his performance against New York Cosmos in 1977, which had the Brazilian legend Pele in their ranks. His diving save from Pele in the first half is one of the most-talked about moments in Indian football and has become a part of the folklore.

Who among the following was the first Indian to get selected in ICS (Indian Civil Services)?

  1. Ras Bihari Bose
  2. Satyendra Nath Tagore
  3. Devendranath Tagore
  4. Surendranath Banerjee

Correct answer is option B i.e. Satyendra Nath Tagore
Explanation:
Satyendranath Tagore was selected for the Indian Civil Service in June, 1863. He completed his probationary training and returned to India in November 1864. He was posted as Judge, Satara after this examination.
Who wrote a book ‘Return of the Aryans’ ?
  1. Bhagvan Das Gidvani
  2. L.D. Kalla
  3. Avinash Chandra Das
  4. S. Trived

Correct answer is option A
What is the theme of the 2017 National Statistics Day (NSD)?
  1. Human empowerment
  2. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
  3. Administrative Statistics
  4. Trees and their calculative lives

Correct answer is option C i.e. Administrative Statistics
Explanation:
The National Statistics Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on June 29 to create public awareness about importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation. The day also marks the birth anniversary of late Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the Father of Indian Statistics, in recognition of his valuable contribution in the fields of statistics and economic planning. The 2017 theme is “Administrative Statistics”.
The Chalukya king, Pulakesin II defeated Harshavardhan on the banks of which river?
  1. Narmada
  2. Kaveri
  3. Niranjana
  4. Rijupalika

Correct answer is option A i.e. Narmada
Explanation:
Chalukya king Pulakesin II had defeated Harshavardhan on the banks of River Narmada in 618 AD. Pulakeshin, who ruled from the Chalukyan capitalof Badami, challenged Harsha’s conquests. The former had established himself as ‘lord paramount’ of the south, as Harsha had of the north. Unwilling to tolerate the existence of a powerful rival in the south, Harsha had marched from Kanauj with a huge force. Such was Pulakeshin’s efficiency in guarding the passes of the Narmada that Harsha was compelled to accept the river as the demarcation and retire from the field of battle after losing a major part of his elephant force.

Schizophrenia is an example of _________?

  1. Allergy
  2. Mental Illness
  3. Organic Degenerative Diseases
  4. None of the above

Correct answer is option B i.e. Mental Illness
Which company was authorized by Jahangir to set up a factory in Surat?
  1. The English East India Company
  2. The French East India Company
  3. The United East India Company
  4. The Portuguese East India Company

Correct answer is option A
Who wanted Indian National Congress to be a ‘Safety Valve’?
  1. A.O. Hume
  2. Lord Lytton
  3. W.C. Bannerjee
  4. Surendranath Bannerjee

Correct answer is option A

At which of the following Harappan sites, terracotta female figures were discovered?

  1. Mohenjo-daro
  2. Kot Bala
  3. Kot Diji
  4. Khirasara

Correct answer is option A i.e. Mohenjo-daro
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2500 BCE, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization. Various discoveries at Mohenjo-daro include- Great Bath (the biggest bath ghat), Great granary, Bronze dancing girl, Bearded man, terracotta toys, Bull seal, Pashupati seal, three cylindrical seals of the Mesopotamian type, a piece of woven cloth.

What is the theme of the 2017 World Radio Day (WRD)?
  1. Radio is You
  2. Radio in Times of Emergency and Disaster
  3. Youth and Radio
  4. Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Radio

Correct answer is option A i.e. Radio is You
Explanation:
The World Radio Day (WRD) is observed every year on February 13 to celebrate radio as the medium for entertainment, information and the mode for communication. The 2017 theme is “Radio is You!” a call for greater participation of audiences and communities in the policy and planning of radio broadcasting. The day provides an opportunity to honour how radio is uniquely positioned to bring communities together and promote positive dialogue for change.