This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Mahatma Gandhi started his Dandi March from Dharam Singh, who passed away recently, was the former Chief Minister of which state? The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his Diabetes insipidus (DI) caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone is secreted by which endocrine gland? Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka’s administrative policy? Who was the first ruler of Gupta dynasty to assume the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja? A renowned Jain scholar who was greatly honoured by Akbar was– Kunwar Singh led the revolt of 1857 in—The 10th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue was held in which country? Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature? GK quiz set 999 – general knowledge for govt jobs to improve your confidence. Basic GK MCQ with answers to improve your skills.
Mahatma Gandhi started his Dandi March from
  1. Dandi
  2. Porbandar
  3. Ahmedabad
  4. Sabarmati Ashram

Correct answer is option D

Dharam Singh, who passed away recently, was the former Chief Minister of which state?

  1. Himachal Pradesh
  2. Karnataka
  3. Assam
  4. Kerala

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

N. Dharam Singh (80), the former Karnataka Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader, has recently passed away in Bengaluru 80. He was the 17th Chief Minister of Karnataka and was continuously elected as MLA for 7 times from the Jevargi constituency. Mr Singh was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Bidar constituency in 2009 general election.

The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his
  1. victories against Humayun
  2. superior generalship
  3. administrative reforms
  4. religious tolerance

Correct answer is option C

Diabetes insipidus (DI) caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone is secreted by which endocrine gland?

  1. Thyroid Gland
  2. Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
  3. Pancreas
  4. Liver

Correct answer is option B i.e. Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka’s administrative policy?
  1. The third Buddist Council
  2. The Kalinga War
  3. His embracing of Buddhism
  4. His sending of missionary to Ceylon

Correct answer is option B
Who was the first ruler of Gupta dynasty to assume the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja?
  1. Srigupta
  2. Chandragupta I
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Chandragupta II

Correct answer is option B
A renowned Jain scholar who was greatly honoured by Akbar was–
  1. Hemchandra
  2. Harivijaya
  3. Vastupala
  4. Bhadrabahu

Correct answer is option B
Kunwar Singh led the revolt of 1857 in—
  1. Punjab
  2. Bengal
  3. Bihar
  4. Maharashtra

Correct answer is option C

The 10th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue was held in which country?

  1. Brazil
  2. India
  3. France
  4. Germany

Correct answer is option B i.e. India
Explanation:

The 10th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue was held at New Delhi on August 30, 2017. The Indian delegation was led by Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism at the Ministry of External Affairs of India, while the European Union side was led by Pawel Herczynski, Director for Security Policy of European External Action Service (EEAS). Both sides agreed to strengthen institutional linkages between Indian agencies and their European Union counterparts including Europol for closer interaction and cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism. They also agreed to identify relevant training programmes for capacity building of individuals on both sides working in the sphere of countering terrorism and violent extremism. Prospects for deepening counter-terrorism cooperation under the UN and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) were also emphasised. The 11th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue will take place in Brussels in 2018 on a mutually convenient date.

Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature?
  1. Therigatha
  2. Acarangasutra
  3. Sutrakritanga
  4. Brihatkalpasutra

Correct answer is option A