This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The 2017 International Day against Nuclear Tests (IDANT) is observed on which date? With which event did the Civil Disobedience Movement started? Which among the following can be measured with Anemometer? India’s first Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) ferry service has launched in which state? The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in which state? Airtel launched ‘Office-in-a-Box’ connectivity solutions for which state start-ups? Which among the following is the largest foodgrain producing state of India? What is the theme of the second edition of Hunar Haat-2017? The National Calender, which is based on Saka Era, was introduced in the year—With which one of the following movements is the slogan “Do or die” associated? GK quiz set 980 – gk quiz easy to score good in test for government jobs. Practice makes a man perfect so practice well.

The 2017 International Day against Nuclear Tests (IDANT) is observed on which date?

  1. August 28
  2. August 30
  3. August 29
  4. August 31

Correct answer is option C i.e. August 29
Explanation:

The International Day against Nuclear Tests (IDANT) is observed every year on August 29 to raise public awareness about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests or any other nuclear explosions and the need for their cessation as one of the means of achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world. The purpose of the day is to end nuclear testing and to promote peace and security.

With which event did the Civil Disobedience Movement started?
  1. Protesting high land Revenue
  2. Boycotting foreign clothes
  3. Prohibition of wine
  4. Breaking salt law

Correct answer is option D

Which among the following can be measured with Anemometer?

  1. Water Velocity
  2. Wind Velocity
  3. Relative Humidity
  4. Absolute Humidity

Correct answer is option B i.e. Wind Velocity

India’s first Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) ferry service has launched in which state?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. West Bengal
  4. Gujarat

Correct answer is option D i.e. Gujarat
Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched India’s first Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) ferry service between Ghogha in Bhavnagar district and Dahej in Bharuch district, which will facilitate vehicular and passenger ferry services across the Gulf of Cambay in Gujarat. The Ghogha-Dahej Ferry Service will reduce the distance between the two coastal towns from 310 km by road to 30 km, saving time and money. The travel time will be cut by at least 5 hours. The ferry will be able to carry up to 100 vehicles (cars, buses and trucks) and 250 passengers between the two ports. The ro-ro ferry services are vessels made to carry wheeled cargo that are driven on and off the ferry on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle. The wheeled cargo includes cars, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers, and railroad cars. This ferry service project cost stands at Rs 614 crore.

The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in which state?

  1. Uttrakhand
  2. Chhattisgarh
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Kerala

Correct answer is option D i.e. Kerala
Explanation:

The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located along the Western Ghats in Mukundapuram taluk of Thrissur District of Kerala. The sanctuary is an important bird area with 192 recorded avian species such as grey-headed bulbul, Indian rufous babbler, white-bellied blue-flycatcher, Ceylon frogmouth, Indian edible-nest swiftlet, Malabar trogon and Loten’s sunbird. The sanctuary also offers trekking paths for the adventure traveller.

Airtel launched ‘Office-in-a-Box’ connectivity solutions for which state start-ups?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Maharashtra

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

Airtel has recently launched ‘Office-In-a-Box’ for start-ups registered under the Karnataka government’s Start-Up Cell initiative. The Office-in-a-Box suite will be available to the over 100 start-ups registered with the Start-Up Cell and will add to their business efficiency. It will offer a range of services to support the business requirements of start-ups and is available on a scale-as-you-grow model with easy payment options. The services include voice and data solutions; audio and web collaboration; cloud services; payments bank services; go-to-market support across SMS, MMS, e-mail, voice, IVR and USSD; GPS and RFID-based tracking of assets.

Which among the following is the largest foodgrain producing state of India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Punjab
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Rajasthan

Correct answer is option A i.e. Uttar Pradesh
What is the theme of the second edition of Hunar Haat-2017?
  1. Skill haat to promote craftsmen
  2. Craft and cuisine for minorities
  3. Craft aur cuisine ka sangam
  4. Skill haat for craftsmen

Correct answer is option C i.e. Craft aur cuisine ka sangam
Explanation:
The second edition of “Hunar Haat” has been organized with the theme “Craft Aur Cuisine Ka Sangam” from February 11, 2017 to promote minority communities craftsmen in domestic and international markets. It will remain open till 26th of this month at State Emporia Complex in Connaught Place, New Delhi. ‘Hunar Haat’ is to encourage, promote and provide national and international market to master artisans and craftsmen belonging to minority communities. Approx 100 artisans and 30 culinary experts from about 24 states and UTs are participating at about 130 stalls in it. The Hunar Haat is organized through National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) under Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTTAD) scheme of Ministry of Minority Affairs.
The National Calender, which is based on Saka Era, was introduced in the year—

  1. 1957
  2. 1951
  3. 1949
  4. 1947

Correct answer is option A
With which one of the following movements is the slogan “Do or die” associated?
  1. Swadeshi Movement
  2. Non-Cooperation Movement
  3. Civil Disobedience Movement
  4. Quit India Movement

Correct answer is option D