This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The English and the Dutch were firmly established in all the parts of the Coast from Sind to Bengal by the middle of the“Silver Tanka” and “Copper Jital” coins were introduced by:Which among the following was the royal emblem of Chola Kingdom? At which among the following places, Chandragupta Maurya spent his last days ? Who among the following Maratha women led struggles against of Mughal empire from 1700 AD onwards? Darya-i-Noor is a name of _ _ _? Who is rightly called the “Father of Local Self Government” in India? Of the following kings, who was an ardent follower of Jainism ? Which team has won the 2017 UEFA Super Cup football tournament? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched which online platform for food inspection and sampling? GK quiz set 1010 – gk of competitive exams to help you score better in general awareness section. Printable general knowledge multiple choice quiz questions and answers.
The English and the Dutch were firmly established in all the parts of the Coast from Sind to Bengal by the middle of the
  1. 17th Century
  2. 18th Century
  3. 16th Century
  4. 15th Century

Correct answer is option A

“Silver Tanka” and “Copper Jital” coins were introduced by:

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Abu Bakr Shah
  3. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
  4. Sikander Lodi

Correct answer is option A i.e. Iltutmish
Explanation:

Iltutmish introduced Silver Tanka and Copper Jital , the two coins of the Delhi Sultanate. The coins prior to Iltutmish were introduced by the invaders which bear the Sanskrit characters and even Bull and Shivalinga. Iltutmish was the first to introduce a “Pure Arabic Coin” in India. The Coins were engraved with “The Mighty Sultan, Sun of the Empire and the Faith, Conquest-laden, Il-tutmish,” after he received an investiture of Sovereign Sultan of Delhi from the Caliph of Baghdad. The Silver Tanka issued by Iltutmish was weighing 175 grains. Gold Tanka of the same weight was later issued by Balban.

Which among the following was the royal emblem of Chola Kingdom?
  1. Bow
  2. Tiger
  3. Carp
  4. Fish

Correct answer is option B i.e. Tiger
Explanation:
The Chola kingdom was known as Cholamandulam, it was situated to the north-east of Pandya kingdom between Pennar and Vellar rivers. Tiger was the royal emblem of Chola Kingdom.

At which among the following places, Chandragupta Maurya spent his last days ?

  1. Nalanda
  2. Ujjain
  3. Shravana Belgola
  4. Kashi

Correct answer is option C i.e. Shravana Belgola
Who among the following Maratha women led struggles against of Mughal empire from 1700 AD onwards?
  1. Ahalya Bai
  2. Mukta Bai
  3. Tara Bai
  4. Rukmini Bai

Correct answer is option C

Darya-i-Noor is a name of __________?

  1. A river in Iraq
  2. An oasis in the Sahara desert
  3. A diamond originated from Golconda Mines of India
  4. A lake in Iraq

Correct answer is option C i.e. A diamond originated from Golconda Mines of India
Who is rightly called the “Father of Local Self Government” in India?
  1. Lord Mayo
  2. Lord Ripon
  3. Lord Curzon
  4. Lord Clive

Correct answer is option B
Of the following kings, who was an ardent follower of Jainism ?
  1. Bimbsara
  2. Mahapadma Nanda
  3. Kharavela
  4. Pulakesin II

Correct answer is option B

Which team has won the 2017 UEFA Super Cup football tournament?

  1. Real Madrid
  2. Barcelona
  3. Manchester United
  4. Chelsea

Correct answer is option A i.e. Real Madrid
Explanation:

Real Madrid, a professional football club of Spain, has won the 2017 UEFA Super Cup football tournament by defeating Manchester United in the final by 2-1 at the Philip II Arena in Skopje, Macedonia, on August 8, 2017. It is their 4th UEFA Super Cup title.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched which online platform for food inspection and sampling?

  1. FaSCoRSi
  2. FiSCoRIS
  3. FoSCoRIS
  4. FaSCoRSI

Correct answer is option C i.e. FoSCoRIS
Explanation:

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a nationwide online platform ‘FoSCoRIS’ to bring in transparency in food safety inspection and sampling. The web-based ‘FoSCoRIS’ system will help verify compliance of food safety and hygiene standards by food businesses as per the government norms.The new system will bring together all key stakeholders food businesses, food safety officers , designated officers, state food safety commissioners on a nation-wide IT platform and data related to inspection, sampling and test result data will be shared seamlessly by all the officials. The system will ease out the process of sample collection, make it transparent and traceable and controls the quality of compliances.