This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which among the following kings assassinated Brihadrath, the last Maurya King? Tipu Sultan was defeated in Third Mysore War in 1790 byThe Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which state? BIFR was established under Sick Industrial Companies Act 1985, to deal with the problems of industrial sickness with regard to the crucial sectors where public money is locked up. What is correct expansion of BIFR ? What is the theme of 2017 World Environment Day (WED)? Who were the first foreign rulers of North-Western India in the post-Mauryan period? The Parliament of India is consisted of _______: The Dag Hammarskjöld Library is part of the which International Body Headquarters? Which governor of Madras had signed a treaty with Tipu? The iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel of Mumbai has acquired an`image trademark’ under which act? GK quiz set 550 – general knowledge asked in UPSC to prepare for multiple exams at several time which covers general awareness section. GK quiz with answers for competitive exams.

Which among the following kings assassinated Brihadrath, the last Maurya King?

  1. Agnimitra
  2. Pushyamitra Shunga
  3. Vasujyeshtha
  4. Vasumitra

Correct answer is option B i.e. Pushyamitra Shunga
Explanation:

Brihadratha was a weak ruler and his Senapati Pushymitra Shunga while a parading the entire Mauryan army before Brihadratha to show him the strength of the army assassinated him and this was the end of the Mauryas.

Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Shunga dynasty in around 185-183 BC.

Tipu Sultan was defeated in Third Mysore War in 1790 by
  1. Lord Cornwallis
  2. Sir John Macpherson
  3. John Shore
  4. Warren Hastingts

Correct answer is option A

The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which state?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Tripura
  3. Goa
  4. Manipur

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

The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in Ponda taluka of northeastern Goa and covers an area of 8 km2. A wide variety of animal life can be encountered, including: sambar deer, Indian bison, Malabar giant squirrel, Indian peafowl and many species of snakes.

BIFR was established under Sick Industrial Companies Act 1985, to deal with the problems of industrial sickness with regard to the crucial sectors where public money is locked up. What is correct expansion of BIFR ?

  1. Bank of Industrial and Finance Reconstruction
  2. Board of Industrial and Finance Reconstruction
  3. Board of Industries for Finance Reconstruction
  4. Board of Industries for Finance Recapitalization

Correct answer is option B i.e. Board of Industrial and Finance Reconstruction
What is the theme of 2017 World Environment Day (WED)?
  1. Green Economy: Does it include you?
  2. Raise Your Voice Not The Sea Level
  3. Connecting People to Nature
  4. Think.Eat.Save

Correct answer is option C i.e. Connecting People to Nature
Explanation:
The World Environment Day (WED) is observed every year on June 5 to raise awareness about forests and wider issues of environmental protection. The 2017 theme is ‘Connecting People to Nature’. It implores us to get outdoors and into nature, to appreciate its beauty and to take forward the call to protect the Earth that we share. The host country for the WED 2017 is Canada, where the official celebrations take place.
Who were the first foreign rulers of North-Western India in the post-Mauryan period?
  1. Bacterian-Greeks
  2. Sakas
  3. Kushanas
  4. Parthians

Correct answer is option A

The Parliament of India is consisted of _______:

  1. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  2. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and President
  3. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President and Prime Minister
  4. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Council of Ministers

Correct answer is option B i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and President
Explanation:

India has a bicameral parliament made of President, Rajya Sabha (Upper House / Council of States) and Lok Sabha (Lower House / House of People). While Rajya Sabha represents states and union territories, Lok Sabha represents people of India.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Library is part of the which International Body Headquarters?

  1. World Trade Organization
  2. United Nations
  3. World Bank
  4. World Health Organization

Correct answer is option B i.e. United Nations

Which governor of Madras had signed a treaty with Tipu?

  1. George MaCartney
  2. Sir Archibald Campbell
  3. William Medows
  4. Sir Charles Oakeley

Correct answer is option A i.e. George MaCartney
The iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel of Mumbai has acquired an`image trademark’ under which act?
  1. Trade Marks Act, 1989
  2. Trade Marks Act, 1978
  3. Trade Marks Act, 1958
  4. Trade Marks Act, 1999

Correct answer is option D i.e. Trade Marks Act, 1999
Explanation:
The iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel of Mumbai has acquired an `image trademark’ under the Trademark Act of 1999. Thus, the Palace has become the first building in India to get intellectual property rights protection for its architectural design. Now, it is will be difficult to use Taj Mahal Palace’s images for commercial purposes without paying the company a licensing fee. Though, it does not prevent locals and tourists from clicking pictures of the iconic building as long as it is not sold for commercial benefits. The Trade Marks Act of 1999 is the current governing
law relating to registered trademarks which replaced The Trade and Merchandise Marks Act of 1958.The act enables to deal with the precise nature of rights which a person can acquire in respect of trademarks.