This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which of the following statements about Annie Besant are correct?
I. She founded the central Hindu college at Banaras
II. She organized the Home Rule League
III. She introduced the Theosophical Movement in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Which Philosophical system was founded by Vallabhacharya? Mahajanapada situated on the bank of river Godawari wasConsider the following:
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Odisha
3. Chhattisgarh
Which among the above states in India produce Diamonds? Lovepreet Singh, who has won bronze at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships, is associated with which men’s junior category? The Sikh Khalsa was founded byThe first Gupta ruler to assume the title of ‘Param Bhagawata’ wasWhich among the following is considered to be the best soil for plant growth? The concept Lokpal / Lokayukta Office in India is based upon which of the following? What is the meaning of term “Mohenjodaro” in Indus Valley Civilization? GK quiz set 966 – general knowledge for UPSC prelims to improve your objective type question answer skills. General Knowledge Quiz with answers to prepare online.
Which of the following statements about Annie Besant are correct?
I. She founded the central Hindu college at Banaras
II. She organized the Home Rule League
III. She introduced the Theosophical Movement in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  1. I, II and III,
  2. I and II,
  3. II and III,
  4. I and III

Correct answer is option A
Which Philosophical system was founded by Vallabhacharya?
  1. Maharashtra Dharma
  2. Shuddhadvaita
  3. Anekantavada
  4. Visistadvaita

Correct answer is option B
Mahajanapada situated on the bank of river Godawari was
  1. Avanti
  2. Vatsa
  3. Asmaka
  4. Kamboja

Correct answer is option C

Consider the following:
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Odisha
3. Chhattisgarh
Which among the above states in India produce Diamonds?

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 1 and 2
  3. All 1, 2 and 3
  4. Only 1 and 3

Correct answer is option A i.e. Only 1

Lovepreet Singh, who has won bronze at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships, is associated with which men’s junior category?

  1. 44kg category
  2. 69kg category
  3. 105kg category
  4. 77kg category

Correct answer is option C i.e. 105kg category
Explanation:

Lovepreet Singh from India has won bronze medal in 105 kg men junior category at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships at Kathmandu, Nepal. Lovepreet lifted 151 kgs in snatch and 180 kgs in clean and jerk to get the bronze. He lifted total 331 kgs. This is India’s fourth medal in the championships. Apart from him, Konsam Ormila Devi won gold in the 44kg weight category. While, Ajay Singh and S. Nirpupama Devi have won bronze medal in 77 kgs men’s junior category and in 69 kgs women youth category, respectively.

The Sikh Khalsa was founded by
  1. Guru Teg Bahadur
  2. Guru Nanak
  3. Guru Gobind Singh
  4. Guru hargobind

Correct answer is option C
The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of ‘Param Bhagawata’ was
  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumargupta

Correct answer is option C

Which among the following is considered to be the best soil for plant growth?

  1. Sand
  2. Clay
  3. Loam
  4. Silt

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

Loam soil is the mixture of sand, clay and humus. It has good water-retaining capacity and is sufficiently aerated. This soil contains enough mineral salts in it, and suited for growth of vegetation.

The concept Lokpal / Lokayukta Office in India is based upon which of the following?

  1. Parliamentary Commissioner in UK
  2. Ombudsman in Scandinavia
  3. Council of State in France
  4. Council of State in Germany

Correct answer is option B i.e. Ombudsman in Scandinavia
What is the meaning of term “Mohenjodaro” in Indus Valley Civilization?
  1. Mount of the dead
  2. Mount of the life
  3. Mount of the struggle
  4. Mount of the sorrow

Correct answer is option A i.e. Mount of the dead
Explanation:
In the Indus Valley Civilization, Mohenjodaro literally means “Mound of the dead.