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(I) To teach the lesson of non violence through inscriptions;like a father teaches his children
(II) To resolve conflicts amongst people and families
(III) To perform sacrifices in order to bring peace
(IV) To build roads, wells and inns for both humans and animalsWhich one of the following rulers of Magadha was the contemporary of Alexander, the great? The name of the first Hindi newspaper published in India wasWho of the following started Swaraj Party? Which of the following organ / tissue of human body is most sensitive to intake of lead? Who has been crowned as India’s first-ever Miss TransQueen 2017? The Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state/UT? Which country’s parliament has recently approved a law banning all exploration and production of oil and natural gas by 2040? Where in India, did the Portuguese build their first fortress? Which country to host meeting of WTO member countries in February on food security and other issues? GK quiz set 505 – basic GK quiz questions with answers to score good in test for government jobs. Take the free online test and improve the score.
Which of the following was not one of the Ashoka’s dhamma?
(I) To teach the lesson of non violence through inscriptions;like a father teaches his children
(II) To resolve conflicts amongst people and families
(III) To perform sacrifices in order to bring peace
(IV) To build roads, wells and inns for both humans and animals
  1. I and III are correct
  2. Only III is correct
  3. III and IV are correct
  4. II and IV are correct

Correct answer is option B
Which one of the following rulers of Magadha was the contemporary of Alexander, the great?
  1. Mahapadmananda
  2. Dhanananda
  3. Sukalp
  4. Chandragupta Maurya

Correct answer is option B
The name of the first Hindi newspaper published in India was
  1. Bengal Patrika
  2. Uddand Martand
  3. Amrit Bazar Patrika
  4. Hindu

Correct answer is option B
Who of the following started Swaraj Party?
  1. Bipin Chandra Pal and Rajendra Prasad
  2. Bipin Chandra Pal and Subhash Chandra Bose
  3. CR Das and Motilal Nehru
  4. CR Das and Madan Mohan Malaviya

Correct answer is option C
Which of the following organ / tissue of human body is most sensitive to intake of lead?
  1. Blood
  2. Brain
  3. Kidney
  4. Lungs

Correct answer is option B i.e. Brain
Explanation:
Brain is the most sensitive part in human body with respect to lead poisoning.

Who has been crowned as India’s first-ever Miss TransQueen 2017?

  1. Reena Rai
  2. Loiloi Haorongbam
  3. Ragasya
  4. Nitasha Biswas

Correct answer is option D i.e. Nitasha Biswas
Explanation:

Kolkata-based Nitasha Biswas has been crowned India’s first-ever Miss TransQueen 2017 in Gurugram, Haryana. Currently, Biswas is pursuing Masters in Business Management in Kolkata, West Bengal. Loiloi Haorongbam from Manipur became the first runner-up, while Ragasiya from Tamil Nadu was the second runner-up. Now, Biswas will represent India at the Miss International TransQueen in Thailand, one of the most prestigious international pageants for the transgender community, in March 2018. And, Loiloi will compete at Miss Transsexual Australia. The event was judged by a panel of eight comprising social activists, actors, beauty experts and media professionals.

The Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state/UT?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  2. Lakshadweep
  3. Karnataka
  4. Puducherry

Correct answer is option C i.e. Karnataka
Explanation:

The Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in Mandya district of Karnataka and covers an area of over 0.88 square kilometres. This was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks. It also houses nearly 250 species of birds

Which country’s parliament has recently approved a law banning all exploration and production of oil and natural gas by 2040?

  1. Germany
  2. France
  3. Belgium
  4. Brazil

Correct answer is option B i.e. France
Explanation:

The parliament of France has recently approved a law banning all exploration and production of oil and natural gas by 2040 within the country and its overseas territories. Under that law, existing drilling permits will not be renewed and no new exploration licenses will be granted. The French government claims the ban is a world first. However, it is largely symbolic since oil and gas produced in France accounts for just 1% of domestic consumption. The rest is imported. The ban is part of a larger plan to wean the French economy from fossil fuels and to fulfill France’s commitments under the Paris climate agreement to curb global warming.

Where in India, did the Portuguese build their first fortress?
  1. Cochin
  2. Goa
  3. Anjidiv
  4. Cannanore

Correct answer is option A

Which country to host meeting of WTO member countries in February on food security and other issues?

  1. Japan
  2. United States
  3. Australia
  4. India

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

India will host a meeting of WTO member countries in February 2018 to muster support for food security and other issues. This was stated by Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu while speaking at an event organised by Apparel Export Promotion Council, AEPC in New Delhi on De
cember 18, 2017. He further stated that the government is trying to call a meeting of almost 30 to 40 countries in Delhi to help multi-lateral process. India has been keenly pushing agriculture issues at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). It has also been raising its voice against bringing new issues, especially those which are not directly linked to trade, on the negotiating table.