This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Kylie Masse, who won women’s 100m backstroke gold at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, is associated with which country? Which of the following building’s conceived by Akbar was/were inspired by Buddhist architectureWhich country to host the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championship? Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council atConsider the following:

  1. Help ISRO in Research
  2. Help Department of Space in New Discoveries
  3. Commercially sell Products and Services of Indian Space

Which among the above is / are the correct objectives of ANTRIX? Consider the following statements related to Raja Ram Mohan Roy:
1.He advocated widow remarriage
2.He strongly advocated for the abolition of Sati system
3.He advocated for the promotion of English EducationJohn Avildsen, the renowned film director passed away. He hailed from which country? The Battel of Dharmat was fought between— What was the stake in the agricultural production in the land revenue system of Shivaji? Which country hosted the 2017 Everest International Model United Nations (EIMUN) Regional Conference? GK quiz set 1103 – UPSC general knowledge previous question papers to provide you best resource for prepration online and score better. Online quiz to prepare for clerical to top government jobs.

Kylie Masse, who won women’s 100m backstroke gold at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, is associated with which country?

  1. Canada
  2. South Africa
  3. Australia
  4. France

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

Kylie Masse, a Canadian swimmer, has won gold in the women’s 100-metre backstroke with a world-record time of 58.10 seconds at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. With this achievement, she became the first Canadian woman to become a world champion and first Canadian to win a title since Brent Hayden.

Which of the following building’s conceived by Akbar was/were inspired by Buddhist architecture
  1. Panch Mahal, at Fatehpur Sikri
  2. Akbar’s own mausoleum at Sikandra
  3. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
  4. The Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri

Correct answer is option C
Which country to host the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championship?
  1. Russia
  2. United Kingdom
  3. United States
  4. France

Correct answer is option B i.e. United Kingdom
Explanation:
The 16th edition of the IAAF World Championships will be held in August 2017 in London, United Kingdom (UK). In it, Russia will remain suspended after athletics’ governing body voted to extend their suspension from international competition for state-sponsored doping. Though, some Russians may be able to compete under a neutral banner, if they can satisfy testing criteria.
Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at
  1. Pataliputra
  2. Magadha
  3. Kalinga
  4. Sarnath

Correct answer is option A

Consider the following:

  1. Help ISRO in Research
  2. Help Department of Space in New Discoveries
  3. Commercially sell Products and Services of Indian Space

Which among the above is / are the correct objectives of ANTRIX?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. Only 2
  4. Only 3

Correct answer is option D i.e. Only 3
Explanation:

ANTRIX is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is an anglicised version of Antariksha, from the Sanskrit word for “space”. It functions under the aegis of Department of Space (DoS), an independent Department directly working under the Prime Minister

Consider the following statements related to Raja Ram Mohan Roy:
1.He advocated widow remarriage
2.He strongly advocated for the abolition of Sati system
3.He advocated for the promotion of English Education
  1. only 1
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer is option D
John Avildsen, the renowned film director passed away. He hailed from which country?
  1. United Kingdom
  2. United States
  3. Germany
  4. France

Correct answer is option B i.e. United States
Explanation:
John G. Avildsen (81), the Oscar-winning director of Rocky and The Karate Kid, has passed away in California, United States. Other films he directed include Joe, Save the Tiger, Fore Play, The Formula, Neighbors, For Keeps, Lean on Me, The Power of One, etc.
The Battel of Dharmat was fought between—
  1. Muhammad Ghori and Jaichand
  2. Babur and Afghans
  3. Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh
  4. Ahmed Shah Durrani and the Maratha

Correct answer is option C
What was the stake in the agricultural production in the land revenue system of Shivaji?
  1. 16%
  2. 25%
  3. 35%
  4. 40%

Correct answer is option D
Which country hosted the 2017 Everest International Model United Nations (EIMUN) Regional Conference?
  1. China
  2. Bhutan
  3. India
  4. Nepal

Correct answer is option D i.e. Nepal
Explanation:
The fourth edition of Everest International Model United Nations (EIMUN) Regional Conference was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from July 10-14, 2017. The event is organised by the US Embassy in partnership with the Youth Thinker’s Society (YTS). Youths from 12 South and Central Asian countries including India participated in 5-day conference. The basic aim of the EIMUN was to provide a platform to young minds to channelize energy and resources for a more prosperous and peaceful world. The conference simulate four UN committees-United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN), United Nations Security Council (U
NSC) and United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).