This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state/UT? Who has been appointed the new Financial Commissioner (FC) of Indian Railways? Which among the following states of India is best known for Monazite sands, source of Thorium? Vedic mythology refers to an ancient settlement called Pushkalavati after Pushkal, who was the son of King Bharata in the epic Ramayan. What is the modern location of Pushkalavati? The Buddhist Sangha was divided into two sects-the Hinayana and the Mahayana during the reign ofMauryan Emperor Ashoka is referred as Ashokavardhana in which of the following? Name the founder of the Chalukyas of Badami? Who among the following laid the foundation of Shalimar and Nishaat Garden in Kashmir? Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located? Who has been appointed as the new interim chairman of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)? GK quiz set 1018 – general awareness test for bank exams to get instant feedback of your preparation. GK objective general knowledge quiz questions answers.

The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state/UT?

  1. Puducherry
  2. Karnataka
  3. Punjab
  4. Assam

Correct answer is option D i.e. Assam
Explanation:

The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is situated at Kamrup district in Guwahati, Assam and is spread over an area of 78.64 square kilometers. It consists of Amchang Reserve Forest, South Amchang Reserve Forest and Khanapara Reserve Forest. The sanctuary represents one of the rich and ecologically diverse habitat for the wide variety of animals and plant species. Hollockgibbon, Chinese pangolin, Flying squirrel, Assamese Macaque, Capped languor, Slow loris, Leopard, Elephant, Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur etc., are the principal animals found in the wildlife sanctuary.

Who has been appointed the new Financial Commissioner (FC) of Indian Railways?
  1. B N Mohapatra
  2. S K Bhagat
  3. Anand Mathur
  4. Akhil Agrawal

Correct answer is option A i.e. B N Mohapatra
Explanation:
B.N. Mohapatra, an officer of Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) of 1980 batch, has been appointed the new Financial Commissioner (FC) of Indian Railways. Prior to this posting, he served as Additional Member (Finance) since November 2016,

Which among the following states of India is best known for Monazite sands, source of Thorium?

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Kerala
  3. Maharastra
  4. Goa

Correct answer is option B i.e. Kerala

Vedic mythology refers to an ancient settlement called Pushkalavati after Pushkal, who was the son of King Bharata in the epic Ramayan. What is the modern location of Pushkalavati?

  1. Panipat
  2. Pushkar
  3. Peshawar (in Pakistan)
  4. Punjab

Correct answer is option C i.e. Peshawar (in Pakistan)
Explanation:

Pushkalavati was capital of ancient Kingdom of Gandhara. Its ruins are currently located in Charsadda, Pakistan, located in Peshawar valley in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly NWFP). Pushkalavati was home of the Sanskrit grammarian Panini.

The Buddhist Sangha was divided into two sects-the Hinayana and the Mahayana during the reign of
  1. Harsha
  2. Ashoka
  3. Dharampala
  4. Kanishka

Correct answer is option D
Mauryan Emperor Ashoka is referred as Ashokavardhana in which of the following?
  1. Junagarh Inscription
  2. Puranas
  3. Nitlur minor rock edict
  4. Maski edict

Correct answer is option B i.e. Puranas
Explanation:
In the Puranas, the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka is referred as Ashokavardhana. However, in the Rudradaman’s Junagarh rock edict, the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka is mentioned as Asoka Maurya.
Name the founder of the Chalukyas of Badami?
  1. Vijayaditya
  2. Kirtivarman-I
  3. Vikramaditya-I
  4. Kirtivarman-II

Correct answer is option D

Who among the following laid the foundation of Shalimar and Nishaat Garden in Kashmir?

  1. Akbar
  2. Jahangir
  3. Shahjahan
  4. Nur Jahan

Correct answer is option B i.e. Jahangir
Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?
  1. Bhadrachalam
  2. Hampi
  3. Chidambaram
  4. Srikalahasti

Correct answer is option B

Who has been appointed as the new interim chairman of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?

  1. M Balachandran
  2. B Sambamurthy
  3. K K Rao
  4. M S Jadon

Correct answer is option B i.e. B Sambamurthy
Explanation:

B Sambamurthy, the former Director and CEO of the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), has been appointed as new interim Chairman of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). He will succeed M Balachandran, who was Non-Executive Chairman of NPCI from September 23, 2013 till September 20, 2017. Prior to the appointment, he was the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Corporation Bank.