SSC General Knowledge Questions
When was the Santhal Paragana Tenancy Act passed?
(A) 1959
(B) 1949
(C) 1969
(D) 1939
Correct Answer : B
Who led the British to enter Hazaribagh?
(A) Ripon
(B) Willington
(C) Mayo
(D) Camac
Correct Answer : D
The main reason for which rebellion was the exploitation by Raja Jagannath Singh and his backwardness to the British?
(A) Santhal Rebellion
(B) Bhumij Rebellion
(C) Ho Rebellion
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : C
In which year, the Danish East India company was formed?
(A) 1626
(B) 1617
(C) 1616
(D) 1615
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Danish East India Company was formed in the year 1616. The company played a role in trade and colonial activities in Asia, including India, during the 17th and 18th centuries. It established trading posts and forts in various parts of India, particularly in Tranquebar (now Tharangambadi) on the southeastern coast.
Who among the following is called the father of Nationalism in India?
(A) Dadabhai Naoroji
(B) Raja Rammohan Roy
(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the father of Indian Nationalism, the Father of Indian Renaissance and the Prophet of Indian Nationalism. He started the Brahmo Samaj in 1828. He also started Atmiya Sabha by attracting young men from Calcutta and carried on struggle against the religious and social evils.
Who among the following was the founder of the Paris Indian Society?
(A) Bhikaji Kama
(B) Lala Hardayal
(C) S R Rana
(D) Taraknath
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Bhikaiji Cama moved to Paris where she founded the Paris Indian Society. Munchershah Burjorji Godrej and S.R. Rana were the co-founders of this society.
Who among the following founded the Depressed Classes Mission of India?
(A) Achraya Vinoba Bhave
(B) Shantabai Kamble
(C) Vitthal Ramji Shinde
(D) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Vitthal Ramji Shinde established this organization on 16 October 1906. His early spiritual awakening came from his readings of Sant Tukaram, Sant Eknath, and Sant Ramdas of Maharashtra. V.R.Shinde was a prominent campaigner on behalf of the Dalit movement. Aims of this mission were to try to get rid of untouchability, educate people from lower strata, help them to get Jobs, solve their social problems.
In which year, Land Holder’s society was established in India?
(A) 1848
(B) 1850
(C) 1806
(D) 1838
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Landholders' Society in India was established in 1838. This society was formed by large landowners in Bengal in response to the new land revenue policies introduced by the British East India Company. The society aimed to protect the interests of the landlords and address their grievances related to revenue assessment and land tenure systems.
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