This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The 2017 Global Tiger Day (GTD) is observed on which date? Which among the following is the theme of the 12th five year plan ? Mervyn Rose, the well-known tennis player passed away. He hailed from which country? The philosophical essence, “The world is but God manifest and God is my own soul” may be traced to theEnterobius vermicularis which affect the caecum and vermiform appendix is commonly called as ? World Bank Headquarters located at:Mahabalipuram was a port city of which of the following dynasties? Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Who wrote ‘Akbarnama’ ? Gautam Adhikari, who passed away recently, was the co-founder of which TV channel? GK quiz set 214 – free online quiz for UPSC to score maximum in general awareness part of exam. Free online GK quiz with answers to test and improve your skills.

The 2017 Global Tiger Day (GTD) is observed on which date?

  1. July 28
  2. July 29
  3. July 27
  4. July 30

Correct answer is option B i.e. July 29
Explanation:

The International Tiger Day (ITD) is observed every year on July 29 to raise awareness for tiger conservation. The day is also known as Global Tiger Day (GTD). The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has stated that only 3,890 tigers are left in the world. Of them, India has the highest number. Till July 2016, there were 2,500 tigers in the country.

Which among the following is the theme of the 12th five year plan ?

  1. Faster growth with more inclusion
  2. Inclusive growth with faster development
  3. Faster development and more inclusive growth
  4. Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth

Correct answer is option D i.e. Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth

Mervyn Rose, the well-known tennis player passed away. He hailed from which country?

  1. France
  2. United States
  3. Switzerland
  4. Australia

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

Mervyn Rose (87), an Australian tennis player, has passed away in Australia on July 23, 2017. He won 7 Grand Slam titles (singles, doubles and mixed doubles) in his tennis career and represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1951 to 1957. He coached numerous female and male players, including Billie Jean King, Margaret Court, Ernie Ewart, Michael Fancutt, Brett Prentice and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario. Rose is remembered for his unique character and for great coaching and mentoring to both amateur and professional players.

The philosophical essence, “The world is but God manifest and God is my own soul” may be traced to the
  1. Vedas
  2. Upanishadas
  3. Puranas
  4. Manusmriti

Correct answer is option B

Enterobius vermicularis which affect the caecum and vermiform appendix is commonly called as ?

  1. Tapeworm
  2. Pinworm
  3. Threadworm
  4. Ringworm

Correct answer is option B i.e. Pinworm

World Bank Headquarters located at:

  1. Switzerland
  2. Washington DC
  3. New York
  4. Paris

Correct answer is option B i.e. Washington DC
Explanation:

World Bank is one of five institutions created at the Breton Woods Conference in 1944. World Bank is part of the United Nations system, but its governance structure is different. World Bank’s headquarter is situated at Washington DC.

Mahabalipuram was a port city of which of the following dynasties?

  1. Chola
  2. Pallava
  3. Chalukya
  4. Kakatiya

Correct answer is option B i.e. Pallava
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  1. Partition of Bengal _____ 1905
  2. Foundation of Muslim League _____ 1906
  3. Surat Split _____ 1907
  4. Transfer of India’s Capital from Calcutta to Delhi _____ 1909

Correct answer is option D
Who wrote ‘Akbarnama’ ?
  1. Abdur Rahim Khanekhana
  2. Faizi
  3. Abdul Qadir Badauni
  4. Abul Fazl

Correct answer is option D

Gautam Adhikari, who passed away recently, was the co-founder of which TV channel?

  1. Zee TV
  2. Star Plus
  3. Sony
  4. SAB TV

Correct answer is option D i.e. SAB TV
Explanation:

Gautam Adhikari (67), the chairman and whole time director of the SAB group, has passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on October 27, 2017. The group is behind the successful SAB TV channel, most popularly known for the show ‘Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. Adhikari produced and directed several films and television series, including Hello Inspector, Commander, Marshall, Silsila and Waqt ki Raftar.