Easy GK Questions and for SSC Exam
Dhaka is a famous musical instrument of which of the following Indian states?
(A) Odisha
(B) Goa
(C) Kerala
(D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer : A
In which year the World Conference of Religions was held in Chicago (USA), in which Swami Vivekananda's expression of religion was included as the main attraction?
(A) 1889
(B) 1882
(C) 1893
(D) 1978
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following actors/actresses won the Global Indian Icon Award at the 2nd Annual UK-India Awards, 2018?
(A) Vivek Oberoi
(B) Madhuri Dixit
(C) Shahrukh Khan
(D) Shilpa Shetty
Correct Answer : D
Where is Raja Sansi International Airport located?
(A) Amritsar
(B) Raipur
(C) Udaipur
(D) Lucknow
Correct Answer : A
Who releases the Human Development Report?
(A) World bank
(B) World economic forum
(C) United Nations
(D) UNCTAD
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Human Development Report (HDR) is released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report is an annual publication that measures and analyzes various aspects of human development, including factors such as life expectancy, education, and income. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of human development globally and to stimulate dialogue and policy changes to improve human well-being.
Who wrote "Unhappy India"?
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
(C) Surrendranath Banerjee
(D) Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
"Unhappy India" was written by Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent Indian author and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. The book was published in 1928 and addressed various issues and challenges facing India during that time, expressing concerns about the impact of British colonial rule.
Which is the best award given in the field of sports?
(A) Bharat Ratna
(B) Rajiv Gandhi Khelral
(C) Dronacharya Award
(D) Arjuna Award
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(A) Outstanding contribution to literature
(B) Gallantry by children
(C) Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy
(D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice an land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice on land, air, or sea but not in the presence of the enemy.
The Ashoka Chakra is a peacetime military decoration awarded for acts of the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice on land, at sea, or in the air. It is not specific to actions in the presence of the enemy, distinguishing it from some other military decorations.
Who among the following has won Sahitya Akademi Award in the creative non-fiction category in English literature?
(A) Amitav Ghosh
(B) Arundhati Roy
(C) Shashi Tharoor
(D) Salman Khurshid
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Writer and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was named among the winners for Sahitya Akademi Awards. He won the prestigious literature award for his novel 'An Era of Darkness' in the creative non-fiction category in English literature. The novel which was published in 2016 describes British rule in India.
Dada Saheb Phalke Awards 2019 was given to whom?
(A) Devika Rani
(B) Satyajit Ray
(C) Vinod Khanna
(D) Amitabh Bachchan
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2019 was conferred upon actor Amitabh Bachchan. Therefore, the correct option is:
(D) Amitabh Bachchan
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