This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Lillian Ross, the noted journalist has passed away. She hails from which country? What is the theme of 2017 World Space Week (WSW)? Which association sprang us in Bengal during the Swadeshi Movement ? During reign of Harsha, the Kannauj assembly was held to publicise the doctrines of which of the following sects? The Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) is located in which state? The India-Australia naval exercise ‘AUSINDEX 17’ has started in which port city? Nalanda University was a great centre of learning, especially in..“Planning Commission has, in some measures, earned the reputation of being a parallel Cabinet and, sometimes, a super cabinet”. The above concern was expressed by? The French made their advent through ? Which country to host 7th International Ground Water Conference (IGWC-2017) on ground water Vision 2030? GK quiz set 288 – general knowledge quiz revision to further enhance your general awareness and help you get your goals. Printable general knowledge multiple choice quiz questions and answers.

Lillian Ross, the noted journalist has passed away. She hails from which country?

  1. China
  2. United States
  3. Germany
  4. France

Correct answer is option B i.e. United States
Explanation:

Lillian Ross (99), a pioneer of literary journalism, has passed away in New York, United States. She was a staff writer at The New Yorker from 1945 until she retired. Her close narrative style defined a memorable and influential 70-year career, including a revealing portrait of Ernest Hemingway, a classic Hollywood expose and a confession to an adulterous affair.

What is the theme of 2017 World Space Week (WSW)?

  1. Space for Education
  2. Exploring New Worlds In Space
  3. Mysteries of the Cosmos
  4. Remote Sensing: Enabling our Future

Correct answer is option B i.e. Exploring New Worlds In Space
Explanation:

The World Space Week (WSW) is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition, which is held every year from October 4-10. The 2017 theme “Exploring New Worlds In Space” is an outward facing theme that serves to inspire the world.

Which association sprang us in Bengal during the Swadeshi Movement ?
  1. Anushilan Samiti
  2. Swadeshi Samiti
  3. Krantikari Samiti
  4. Jugantar Samiti

Correct answer is option D
During reign of Harsha, the Kannauj assembly was held to publicise the doctrines of which of the following sects?
  1. Mahayana
  2. Hinayana
  3. Theravada
  4. Svetambara

Correct answer is option A i.e. Mahayana
Explanation:
The Kannauj assembly (643 AD) was held in the honour of Hieun Tsang (Chinese pilgrim) and to popularise Mahayana sect of Buddhism.Harshavardhana was a Mahayana Buddhist. He organised Kannauj assembly (643 AD) to popularise Mahayana sect of Buddhism. Though, he was a tolerant ruler and supported all Indic faiths viz. Buddhism, Vedism and Jainism. The scholars regarded him as the last great Hindu emperor of India, who ruled over Northern India.

The Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) is located in which state?

  1. Odisha
  2. Jharkhand
  3. West Bengal
  4. Tripura

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

The Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) is located in South Tripura District of Tripura and covers an area of about 163.08 square kilometres. It has a number of perennial water rivulets, water bodies and grass land. In this sanctuary, there are patches of virgin forests which are rich in rare vegetation. Indian Gaur (Bison) is an attraction of this sanctuary. Apart from it, there are varieties of Birds, Deers, Hollock Gibbon, Golden Langur, Capped Langur, Pheasant and many other animals and reptiles.

The India-Australia naval exercise ‘AUSINDEX 17’ has started in which port city?
  1. Fremantle
  2. Kochi
  3. Geraldton
  4. Visakhapatnam

Correct answer is option A i.e. Fremantle
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of bilateral maritime exercise ‘AUSINDEX-17’ has started between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy in Fremantle, Australia from June 13 to increase inter-operability and cooperation between the two forces. The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy under the command of Rear Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta is participating in the naval exercise. Indian warships INS Shivalik (a muIti-role stealth frigate), INS Kamorta (an anti-submarine warfare corvette) and INS Jyoti (the fleet replenishment tanker) are a part of this 5-day venture.
Nalanda University was a great centre of learning, especially in..
  1. Buddhism
  2. Jainism
  3. Vaishnavism
  4. Tantra

Correct answer is option A

“Planning Commission has, in some measures, earned the reputation of being a parallel Cabinet and, sometimes, a super cabinet”.

The above concern was expressed by?

  1. Ashok Chandra Committee
  2. D.R. Gadgil Committee
  3. K. Santhanam Committee
  4. 1st Administrative Reforms Commission

Correct answer is option D i.e. 1st Administrative Reforms Commission
The French made their advent through ?
  1. Mahe
  2. Yenam
  3. Karaikal
  4. Pondicherry

Correct answer is option D

Which country to host 7th International Ground Water Conference (IGWC-2017) on ground water Vision 2030?

  1. India
  2. Venezuela
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Australia

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

The 7th International Ground
Water Conference (IGWC-2017) will be hosted by India in New Delhi with a theme of “Ground water Vision 2030- Water Security, Challenges and Climate Change Adaptation” from December 11 to 13, 2017. The conference has been organized by the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the aegis of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. The delegates from 15 countries are expected to participate in the conference and 250 research papers will be presented, including 32 Keynote papers. The Conference is expected to take stock of present status and challenges of Groundwater management in the country under the changing water use and climatic scenarios.