This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Who was the founder of Satavahana dynasty? Who has become the new vice-chairperson of National Commission for Minorities (NCM)? Which one of the following territories was NOT affected by the Revolt of 1857? Which of the following Pala Kings established Vikramshila university? The third Battle of Panipat was fought between Who is the newly appointed director-general of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)? Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (sky) these are the panchtatvas (5 elements) and when they combine they give rise to new objects. This is a principle of which of the Vedic philosophies? According to the beliefs of the Pasupata sect, Siva is the lord of Pasu. Pasu here refers to __? Who among the following was first woman judge of India? Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided Province of Punjab? GK quiz set 132 – general knowledge multiple choice questions and answers to help you beat the competition in different center and state level exams. GK MCQ quiz online for government exams.
Who was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
  1. Hall
  2. Simuka
  3. Satkarni
  4. Shivasri

Correct answer is option B
Who has become the new vice-chairperson of National Commission for Minorities (NCM)?
  1. Sulekha Kumbhare
  2. George Kurian
  3. Sunil Singhi
  4. Vada Dasturji Khurshed

Correct answer is option B i.e. George Kurian
Explanation:
George Kurian, a BJP leader and ‘social and educational activist’ from Kerala, has become the new vice chairperson of National Commission for Minorities (NCM). The post was vacant for over two months. The appointment was made by union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (independent charge) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. Former Maharashtra minister Sulekha Kumbhare, Jain representative from Gujarat Sunil Singhi and Parsi representative Vada Dasturji Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor are the other members of the Commission. Gayarul Hasan, a social activist from Uttar Pradesh, is the new chairperson of the Commission. The NCM is responsible for safeguarding the constitutional rights of minorities in India.
Which one of the following territories was NOT affected by the Revolt of 1857?
  1. Jhansi
  2. Chittor
  3. Jagdishpur
  4. Lucknow

Correct answer is option B
Which of the following Pala Kings established Vikramshila university?
  1. Gopala
  2. Dharmapala
  3. Devapala
  4. Devapala 2

Correct answer is option B i.e. Dharmapala
Explanation:
Dharamapala, the second ruler of Pala dynasty was a pious Buddhist King and is best known for establishing the Vikramshila University. The Vikramshila University is located at Kahalgaon near Bhagalpur in Bihar. Dharampala had also built a Vihara at Somapu
The third Battle of Panipat was fought between
  1. the Marathas and the Afghans
  2. the Marathas and the Mughals
  3. the Mughals and the Afghans
  4. the Marathas and the Rajputs

Correct answer is option A
Who is the newly appointed director-general of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)?
  1. Girraj Singh
  2. Nitin Veer Das
  3. Debi Prasad Dash
  4. J J Mohan Lal

Correct answer is option C i.e. Debi Prasad Dash
Explanation:
Debi Prasad Dash, a 1985-batch Indian Revenue Service (customs) officer, has taken over as director-general of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the premier agency that tackles smuggling and black money. Dash was the acting DRI chief for the past 5-months. Earlier, he has worked in the UN Security Council, Commonwealth Secretariat and the CBI. The DRI is the major intelligence agency that works to secure India’s national and economic security by preventing the outright smuggling of contraband such as firearms, gold, narcotics, Fake Indian Currency notes, antiques, wildlife and environmental products. Furthermore, it also works to prevent the proliferation of black money, commercial frauds and trade based money laundering. The headquarters of DRI is located in New Delhi.

Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (sky) these are the panchtatvas (5 elements) and when they combine they give rise to new objects. This is a principle of which of the Vedic philosophies?

  1. Sankhya
  2. Yoga
  3. Vaisheshika
  4. Advita

Correct answer is option C i.e. Vaisheshika

According to the beliefs of the Pasupata sect, Siva is the lord of Pasu. Pasu here refers to __?

  1. Lion
  2. Bull
  3. Parvati
  4. Jiva

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

The Pasupata was a Saivite sect associated with Siva in his aspect of the “Herdsman” (pasu, “animal” and pati, “lord”). The devotees of Pashupati Siva are called Pashupatas.

Who among the following was first woman judge of India?

  1. Leila Seth
  2. Anna Chandy
  3. Fathima Beevi
  4. Sujata Manohar

Correct answer is option C i.e. Fathima Beevi
Explanation:

It took four decades after independence for Supreme Court to have its first women judge {Justice Fathima Beevi was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India whose tenure lasted from October 6 1989 to April 29, 1992. The second was Justice Sujata V Manohar, from November 8, 1994 to August 27, 1999}.

Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided Province of Punjab?
  1. Educational reforms
  2. Police reforms
  3. Industrial reforms
  4. Agricultural reforms

Correct answer is option D