This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Saraswati Tripathy, who passed away recently, was the prominent Gandhian and freedom fighter of which state? In which session, did the Muslim League give the slogan ‘Divide and Quit’? Who among the following had founded the Theosophical Society in the United States of America? In which of the following Indus Valley sites, the cemetry R-37 was found? Who among the following is known as ‘Mother of Indian Revolution’ ? Which among the following is used to listen and record underwater sounds? Who among the following had drafted the fundamental rights resolution at the Karachi Session, 1931? Amir Khusrau played a pioneer role in the development of—What is the theme of the 2017 International Widows Day (IWD)? Among the following factories in Bengal, the one established by the Portuguese was— GK quiz set 726 – general knowledge MCQ for SSC to read from home, university or any place of your comfort. Online free quiz for all level of competitive exams.

Saraswati Tripathy, who passed away recently, was the prominent Gandhian and freedom fighter of which state?

  1. Odisha
  2. Assam
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. Kerala

Correct answer is option A i.e. Odisha
Explanation:

Saraswati Tripathy (89), the prominent Gandhian and freedom fighter, has passed away in Jajapur district of Odisha on November 30, 2017. She was the wife of late freedom fighter Brundaban Tripathy. She had met Mahatma Gandhi at Beraboi Ashram in Puri district and joined the freedom struggle. She was supervising the activities at Thakar Bapa Ashram at Balipadia village in Jajapur district till her last breath.

In which session, did the Muslim League give the slogan ‘Divide and Quit’?
  1. Lucknow 1931
  2. Karachi 1933
  3. Lahore 1940
  4. Karachi 1943

Correct answer is option D
Who among the following had founded the Theosophical Society in the United States of America?
  1. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
  2. Lala Hardayal
  3. Madam Blavatsky
  4. Madam Bhikaji Cama

Correct answer is option C
In which of the following Indus Valley sites, the cemetry R-37 was found?
  1. Lothal
  2. Mohenjodaro
  3. Harappa
  4. Dholavira

Correct answer is option C
Who among the following is known as ‘Mother of Indian Revolution’ ?
  1. Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi
  2. Bhikaji Rustam Kama
  3. Annie Besant
  4. Sarojini Naidu

Correct answer is option B i.e. Bhikaji Rustam Kama
Explanation:
Bhikaiji Rustom Cama,(1861-1936) was an outstanding lady of great courage, fearlessness, integrity, perseverance and passion for freedom, and is considered as the mother of Indian revolution because of her contributions to Indian freedom struggle. She was credited with designing India’s first tricolour flag with green, saffron and red stripes bearing the immortal words – Vande Matram.

Which among the following is used to listen and record underwater sounds?

  1. Altimeter
  2. SONAR
  3. Hydrophone
  4. RADAR

Correct answer is option C i.e. Hydrophone

Who among the following had drafted the fundamental rights resolution at the Karachi Session, 1931?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Acharya Narendra Deo
  3. Subhash Chandra Bose
  4. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Correct answer is option A i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:

The Congress met at Karachi in March 1931 to endorse the Gandhi-Irwin or the Delhi Pact.It was presided over by Sardar Patel. This session became memorable for its resolution on the Fundamental Rights and the National Economic Programs.In short , It set the parameters of the Swaraj was reflecting the then dominant leftwing ting of the national movements.It was drafted by the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Amir Khusrau played a pioneer role in the development of—
  1. Khari Boli
  2. Awadhi
  3. Bhojpuri
  4. Maithili

Correct answer is option A
What is the theme of the 2017 International Widows Day (IWD)?
  1. Be Bold for Change
  2. Never Alone
  3. Fight against injustice
  4. Empowering women for greater achievements

Correct answer is option D i.e. Empowering women for greater achievements
Explanation:
The International Widows day (IWD) is observed every year on June 23 as an opportunity for action towards achieving full rights and recognition for widows that are too long invisible, uncounted and ignored. The day addresses the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries. The 2017 theme is “Empowering Women for Greater Achievements”.
Among the following factories in Bengal, the one established by the Portuguese was—
  1. Kasim Bazar
  2. Chinsura
  3. Hoogly
  4. Srirampur

Correct answer is option C