This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: In which among the following years, the Constitution of India was amended for the first time? Which one of the following Mughal emperors gave an important Firman to the English of facilitating their trade in India? The Sakas introduced Satrap system of government along with whom? India’s first-ever railways disaster management centre will come up in which city? Pushkalavati was capital of which of the following acient Kingdoms? The Straits Times belongs to which of the following countries? Vikramshila Mahavihar was founded byThe Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd has received ‘Scheduled Bank’ status by the RBI. Where is the headquarters of Ujjivan SFB? The main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley civilization was..During Freedom Struggle of India, which among the following movements started with Dandi ? GK quiz set 540 – gk general knowledge questions and answers to test your level of general awareness skills. GK questions for competitive exams with answers.

In which among the following years, the Constitution of India was amended for the first time?

  1. 1950
  2. 1951
  3. 1952
  4. 1953

Correct answer is option B i.e. 1951
Which one of the following Mughal emperors gave an important Firman to the English of facilitating their trade in India?
  1. Bahadur Shah I
  2. Bahadur Shah II
  3. Shah Alam II
  4. Farrukhsiyar

Correct answer is option D
The Sakas introduced Satrap system of government along with whom?
  1. Parthians
  2. Kushans
  3. Sungas
  4. Satavahanas

Correct answer is option A i.e. Parthians
Explanation:
The Sakas introduced Satrap system of government along with Parthians that was similar to that of the Achaemenid and Seleucid systems in Iran. Under this system, the kingdom was divided into provinces each under military governor Mahakshatrapa (great satrap). The governors of lower status were called kshatrapas (satraps). These governors had the power to issue their own inscriptions and mint their own coins.

India’s first-ever railways disaster management centre will come up in which city?

  1. Kolkata
  2. Bengaluru
  3. Lucknow
  4. Pune

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

India’s first-ever railways disaster management centre is expected to come up near Bengaluru, Karnataka by 2018 and will be used to replicate train accidents to improve rescue operation efforts. It will also have a virtual reality centre for analyzing railway accidents. The focus is on imparting state-of-the-art training on rescue, medical relief and rolling stock restoration techniques in a classroom and also using various simulated teaching aids. Though, it is the practical reproduction of accidents on site and the ensuing rescue operations that are being touted as the big ticket venture.

Pushkalavati was capital of which of the following acient Kingdoms?
  1. Gandhara
  2. Kosal
  3. Magadha
  4. Kashi

Correct answer is option A i.e. Gandhara
Explanation:
Pushkalavati was capital of ancient Kingdom of Gandhara. Its ruins are currently located in Charsadda, Pakistan, located in Peshawar valley in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly NWFP). Pushkalavati was home of the Sanskrit grammarian Panini.

The Straits Times belongs to which of the following countries?

  1. Singapore
  2. China
  3. Malayisia
  4. India

Correct answer is option A i.e. Singapore
Vikramshila Mahavihar was founded by
  1. Harsha
  2. Gopal
  3. Kumarpal
  4. Dharmapal

Correct answer is option D

The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd has received ‘Scheduled Bank’ status by the RBI. Where is the headquarters of Ujjivan SFB?

  1. Chennai
  2. Lucknow
  3. Pune
  4. Bengaluru

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

The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd., has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934. With this, Ujjivan SFB has attained the status of a Scheduled Bank. This status will enhance the market acceptability of the bank in its effort to garner institutional deposits at a competitive price and participate more actively in the inter-bank market. It also opens the door for issuing Certificates of Deposits (CDs), which will be an important source of funding. Currently, Ujjivan SFB has 65 full-fledged brick and mortar branches in eight states and two Union Territories. It plans to convert 160 existing branches and 29 new Unbanked Rural Centres (URCs) by the end of FY 2017-18 and the remaining branches will be converted over a period of two years in line with RBI approval. The headquarters of Ujjivan SFB is located in Bengaluru.

The main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley civilization was..
  1. Cattle rearing
  2. Trade
  3. Hunting
  4. Agriculture

Correct answer is option D

During Freedom Struggle of India, which among the following movements started with Dandi ?

  1. Swadeshi Movement
  2. Noncooperative Movement
  3. Civil Disobedience Movement
  4. Quit India Movement

Correct answer is option C i.e. Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation:

Salt Satyagraha began with the Dandi March on March 12, 1930 and was the part of the first phase of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Gandhi led the Dandi march from Sabarmati Ashram to the sea coast near the village of Dandi. In this journey of 24 days and covering a dis
tance of 390 kilometer, thousands of people joined him. He reached Dandi on April 6, 1930, and broke the salt law.

This triggered the Civil Disobedience Movement and millions of Indians jumped in the tumult.