Common GK Quiz Questions for SSC Exams
In which five-year plan period was the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development established?
(A) Sixth Five Year Plan
(B) Fourth Five Year Plan
(C) Seventh Five Year Plan
(D) Fifth Five Year Plan
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
This institution was dedicated to the service of the nation on 5 November 1982 by the late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. NABARD, wholly owned by the Government of India, is writing the story of prosperity of rural India.
NABARD is a provider of loans for rural development.
(A) Bank
(B) Section
(C) Department
(D) Board
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established as a development bank through an Act of Parliament on 12 July 1982 with the objective of promoting integrated rural development and ensuring prosperity of rural areas. Advertisement was made to promote agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries in
Where is the headquarters of the Small Industries Development Bank of India located?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Lucknow
(C) Chennai
(D) Ahmedabad
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is a financial institution headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established on April 2, 1990 under an Act of the Parliament of India as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI).
In which state of India there is no Regional Rural Bank?
(A) Bihar of Rajasthan
(B) Sikkim and Assam
(C) Manipur and Nagaland
(D) Sikkim and Goa
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
R. R. B. Services are not available in the states of Goa and Sikkim.
Since when has no new Regional Rural Bank been established keeping in mind the recommendations of the Kelkar Committee?
(A) April 1989
(B) April 1987
(C) April 1990
(D) April 1988
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
As of September 2005, 196 Regional Rural Banks were operational and in view of the recommendations of the Working Group (Kelkar Committee) constituted on Regional Rural Banks, no new banks were opened after April 1987.
What did the Harappan people not know?
(A) Iron
(B) Wheat
(C) Potter's wheel
(D) fire
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The people of the Harappan civilization were not familiar with any metal other than copper. Later, information about iron was obtained? Harappan civilization was the civilization of which era? Was Harappa a Hindu civilization? The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the major ancient river valley civilizations of the world from 3300 BC to 1700 BC.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Indus Valley Civilization?
(A) Open square was the main feature in the construction plan of the house.
(B) Sabha Bhavan was discovered in Mohenjodaro.
(C) Their houses were made of bricks.
(D) All of the above
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Harappan civilization belongs to the Bronze Age civilization and the Harappans knew how to make bronze tools from copper. The Indus Valley religion was polytheistic and composed of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism as many of their seals have been found here. They also worshiped trees and animals like bull, buffalo and tiger.
Where is the knowledge of the Indus Valley Civilization obtained?
(A) From copper plates
(B) From archaeological excavations
(C) From literature
(D) Copper
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
It developed on the banks of Indus and Ghaggar/Hakra (ancient Saraswati). Mohenjodaro, Kalibanga, Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi and Harappa were its main centres. Through unique methods like Radio Carbon C14, the generally accepted date of Indus Valley Civilization is considered to be 2350 BC to 1750 BC. Indus Valley Civilization was discovered by Raibahadur Dayaram Sahni.
When did Aryans come to India?
(A) 2500-1800 BC.
(B) 2000 BC
(C) 1500-1000 BC.
(D) 2000-1500 BC.
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
There has never been a period of time when people from outside did not come to India. Modern historians- Aryans arrived in 1500 BC. Tells about. Aryans are also known as Indo-Iranians.
In what form did the Aryans come to India?
(A) Refugee
(B) Invader
(C) Immigrant
(D) Merchants and nomads
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Aryans came riding on horses and invaded India and ruled the people here.