DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary GK Quiz 1 Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Revolt of 1857? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Bahadur Shah was recognized as the Emperor by all rebel leaders. B. Coins were struck and orders were issued in the name of Bahadur Shah. C. At Bareilly, Khan Bahadur Khan conducted the administration in the name of the Mughal Emperor. D. At Jhansi, Rani Laxmi Bai started administration in the name of the Mughal Emperor. Solution: The correct answer is B. The statement “At Jhansi, Rani Laxmi Bai started administration in the name of the Mughal Emperor.” is incorrect.. Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Quit India movement? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942. B. The famous newspapers like the National Herald and Harijan continuously supported the Quit India movement throughout 1942. C. Communists were opposed to the Quit India Movement. D. The movement in the Princely States was also for responsible government and independence. Solution: The correct answer is B. The National Herald and Harijan were indeed prominent newspapers, but they did not continuously support the Quit India movement throughout 1942 due to the severe restrictions and censorship imposed by the British government. Which of the following qualifications is INCORRECT for the election of the President of India? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. The person should be a citizen of India. B. The person should have completed the age of thirty years. C. The person should be qualified for election as a member of the House of the People. D. The person should not hold any office of profit. Solution: The correct answer is B. The correct qualification for the election of the President is that the person must have completed the age of thirty-five years, not thirty years. Which of the following is FALSE about the provisions as to financial emergency in the Indian Constitution? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Article 360 lays down the provisions of Financial Emergency. B. If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he may declare a financial emergency. C. A proclamation issued may be revoked or varied by a subsequent proclamation by the President. D. The emergency shall cease to operate at the expiration of six months unless it is approved by both Houses of Parliament before that period. Solution: The correct answer is d. Which right is NOT included under Article 19 for every citizen? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. To form associations. B. Freedom of speech and expression. C. To assemble peaceably and without arms. D. Right against exploitation or begar. Solution: The correct answer is D. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees six freedoms, but the right against exploitation or begar is covered under Article 23, not Article 19. Which of the following is INCORRECT about the right to property? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. It was mentioned under Article 31. B. It was repealed by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976. C. Now, this is a legal right. D. None of the other options. Solution: The correct answer is b. Which city is going to host the Olympics 2020? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. London B. Tokyo C. Toronto D. Paris Solution: The correct answer is B. Tokyo was chosen as the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Which female wrestler clinched a gold medal in the freestyle 50kg category in the Asian Games 2018? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Babita Phogat B. Divya Kakran C. Vinesh Phogat D. Kuljeet Kaur Solution: The correct answer is C. Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal in the freestyle 50kg category at the 2018 Asian Games, making her the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold at the Asian Games. The famous ‘Hornbill festival’ is celebrated in which of the following States of India? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Tripura B. Chhattisgarh C. Nagaland D. Lakshadweep Solution: The correct answer is C. The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in Nagaland and is one of the most important festivals of the state, showcasing its cultural heritage. Dhamal dance is a popular form of dance in which state? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Gujarat B. Chhattisgarh C. Haryana D. Bihar Solution: The correct answer is C. Dhamal is a traditional dance form performed mainly by men in the state of Haryana, usually during the harvest season. Which of the following is INCORRECT about popular names of rivers? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. The Ghaghara river is called Manchu and Karnali in Nepal. B. The Gandak River is also known as Sarpo in Nepal. C. The Burhi Gandak river is also known as the Sikrahana in Bihar. D. The Brahmaputra river is known as Tsangpo in Tibet. Solution: The correct answer is b. The Gandak River is also known as Narayani in Nepal. Arrange the following peaks in the descending order of their heights: DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Makalu, Annapurna, Nanda Devi, Dhaulagiri B. Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nanda Devi C. Makalu, Nanda Devi, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna D. Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Nanda Devi, Annapurna Solution: The correct answer is B. The correct order based on height is: Makalu (8,485 meters), Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters), Annapurna (8,091 meters), Nanda Devi (7,816 meters). Which of the following options is correct about Goods and Services Tax (GST)? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Initially, it had three rate structures. B. Essential items including food are taxed at 5%. C. Tobacco and aerated drinks are placed on the top of the highest tax rate of 28%. D. GST was implemented from 1 June 2017 in India. Solution: The correct answer is D. The GST was implemented in India on 1st July 2017, not 1st June. The state of neither profit nor loss is termed as: DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Without profit and loss B. Equal C. Imbalanced point D. Break-even Point Solution: The correct answer is D. The break-even point is the level of output at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss. The process in which dissolved inorganic solids (such as salts) are removed from a solution (such as water) is called: DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Reserve Osmosis B. Reverse Osmosis C. Repulsion Osmosis D. Revert Osmosis Solution: The correct answer is B. Reverse osmosis is a process used to remove impurities from water by pushing it through a semi-permeable membrane. Night blindness is caused by a lack of which vitamin? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. Vitamin D B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin C Solution: The correct answer is C. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, and a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to night blindness. The ‘Make in India’ initiative was formally introduced on: DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. 26 January 2014 B. 25 July 2014 C. 25 September 2014 D. 04 December 2014 Solution: The correct answer is C. The ‘Make in India’ initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th September 2014 to encourage companies to manufacture their products in India. Which of the following is INCORRECT with reference to the NISAR mission? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. The mission is a partnership between Roscosmos (Russian Space Agency) and ISRO. B. It aimed to study hazards and global environmental change. C. Data collected from NISAR will reveal information about the evolution and state of Earth’s crust. D. None of the options. Solution: The correct answer is A. The NISAR mission is a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, not Roscosmos. It aims to study Earth’s surface changes, natural hazards, and the effects of climate change. Which of the following statements about the World Bank is INCORRECT? DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. The World Bank was created by the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944. B. It was formerly known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. C. It became operational in 1945. D. It was a public sector bank. Solution: The correct answer is C. it first began operations in 1946. The headquarters of UNESCO is located at: DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary 6th Oct 2018 Shift 1 A. New York B. Geneva C. Paris D. London Solution: The correct answer is C. UNESCO’s headquarters is located in Paris, France. Submit Quiz × Quiz Completed! Next Quiz
