(1) He advocated widow remarriage
(2) He strongly advocated for the abolition of Sati system
(3) He advocated for the promotion of English EducationWho was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state? The first edition of Grameen Khel Mahotsav will kick-start from which city? GK quiz set 460 – english quiz general knowledge multiple choice to help you score better in general awareness section. More you will practice these MCQ quizzes, more will be your confidence.
- Humayun
- Shahjahan
- Aurangzeb
- Shal Alam II
- Nizam ul Mulk
- Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk
- Safdarjung
- Quli Qutub Shah
Which among the following was NOT a provision of Charter act of 1833?
- Trading activities of the East India Company were to be abolished
- The designation of the supreme authority was to be changed as the Governor General of India in Council
- All law making powers to be conferred on Governor General in council
- An Indian to be appointed as law member in the Governor General in Council
The Southern Command of Indian Army are conducting a major army exercise ‘Hamesha Vijayee-2017’ in which state?
- Punjab
- Kerala
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Southern Command of Indian Army are conducting a major army exercise ‘Hamesha Vijayee-2017’ in the deserts of Rajasthan from December 16 to 22, 2017 to evaluate the capability of the armed forces to strike deep into enemy territory in an integrated air-land battle. The exercise being conducted in battle like conditions, aims at fine tuning surveillance and destruction mechanisms to support precision strikes and manoeuvres by network enabled forces. The Southern Command undertakes such exercises at regular intervals to ensure a high degree of battle readiness as well as validation of operational plans using modern weapons and equipment.
Serfs Emancipation Day is related to which of the following Place?
- Tibet
- Myanmmar
- Singapore
- Vietnam
Which city is hosting the first-ever National Ayurveda Youth Festival (NAYF)?
- Kanpur
- Bhopal
- New Delhi
- Jaipur
Explanation:
The first-ever National Ayurveda Youth Festival (NAYF) has started in Jaipur, Rajasthan on September 14, 2017. Approx 3000 youth Ayurveda students and doctors from across the country are participating in the 3-day fest, which is organized by the joint auspices of the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Jaipur and National Ayurveda and Youth Association (NAYA), an affiliate of Vigyan Bharati. In it, Jaipur’s National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) has entered the Guinness Book for ‘Most people receiving Nasya Panch Kararma simultaneously’. It was a unique record and its purpose was to attract youth towards Ayurveda.
Which city is hosting the 3rd edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF-2017)?
- Lucknow
- New Delhi
- Guwahati
- Chennai
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF-2017) has inaugurated by Union Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on October 13, 2017. The fest is being jointly conducted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).The prime objective of the 4-day festival is to instill scientific temper among the masses and showcasing India’s contribution in the field of S and T over the years. It aims to build a strategy for rural India through the advancement of Science and Technology. Further, the science festival also intends to make innovation beneficial for the people and develop technology that is affordable to the masses. Approx 3000 people including young scientists, students,teaching faculties and international delegates are participating in the fest.
(1) He advocated widow remarriage
(2) He strongly advocated for the abolition of Sati system
(3) He advocated for the promotion of English Education
- only 1
- 1 and 2
- 2 and 3
- 1, 2 and 3
- Alauddin Khilji
- Feroz Tughlaq
- Akbar
- Aurangzeb
Explanation:
Akbar was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state.
The first edition of Grameen Khel Mahotsav will kick-start from which city?
- Ahmedabad
- New Delhi
- Pune
- Lucknow
Explanation:
The first edition of Rural Games or Grameen Khel Mahotsav will kick-start from Delhi and will take place between 28th August to 3rd September 2017. The purpose of the Rural Games is to popularize the indigenous games like wrestling and athletics and will also have fun games like Matka Race, Tug of War for senior citizens. In the first stage, the games will be held in Alipur, Mehrauli, Nangloi, Najafgarh and Shahadara where ten thousand youngsters will participate. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will also launch sports talent search portal. The portal will enable any person from across country to upload his information and as per that the Ministry will tap their talent and train them further in their respective disciplines.