Basic GK for All Exams, Quiz, GK For SSC Examinations

1. Plasmodium falciparum , which causes malaria in humans is kept in which among the following groups?

Protozoans

2. Which among the following is the most important role played by Ribosome in the cells?

Synthesis of Protein

3. In which of the following countries / regions is located the Buddhist Somapura Mahavihara?

Bangladesh

4. Which among the following kinds of roots are found in Sugarcane?

Pneumatophores

5. The word “Mangal” is used for which among the following kinds of vegetations?

Mangroves

6. In which only decade, India’s Population had shown negative growth?

1911-1921

7. Which of the following cities is called “Detroit of India” for its automobiles industry?

Chennai

8. Who was first to measure the circumference of Earth?

Eratosthenes

9. How much of longitude account for one hour?

15 Degrees

10. Which among the following qualities of iron ore is best based upon iron content?
Magnetite

11. Luni River, which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Arawali River ends in which among the following?

In the Rann of Katch

12. In which of the following states of India is located the Chiria iron ore mine complex ?

Jharkhand

13. The asteroid belt is a region of the Solar System located roughly between the orbits of which among the following planets?

Mars & Jupiter

14. Presence of which among the following minerals in Banana makes them slightly Radioactive?

Potassium

15. One minute of arc of latitude along any meridian is also known as ______?

One Nautical Mile

16. Who among the following is known to have produced a piece of art titled ‘Portrait Francoise’ ?

Pablo Picasso

17. What is the original name of Santa Claus?

St. Nicholas

18. Who among the following has written the book- -“The Men Who Killed Gandhi”?

Manohar Malgonkar

19. Narrow water area attached with a main land in the form of channels, known as “Kayals” are found in which among the following states of India?

Kerala

20. Which among the following rivers originates from the Amarkantak?

Narmada

21. The R C Bhargava Committee had recommended a higher Government Control on which among the following institutions?

Indian Institutes of Management

22. India’s First Moon Mission Chandrayaan was launched on which among the following dates?

October 22, 2008

23. Consider the following:

1. Badminton
2. Bowling
3. Golf
4. Table Tennis
The sporting event “Singapore Open” is related to which among the above?

1, 2, 3 & 4

24. Valiyaveetil Diju & Jwala Gutta of India are related to which among the following sports/ games?

Badminton

25. With which of the following countries, India shares maximum length of border?

Bangladesh