This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: The Revolt of 1857 failed mainly becauseWho has been chosen for the INSA Young Scientist Award 2017? In early medieval India, what did the term Jital refer to? Purva Barve is associated with sports? Amoghavarsha I was a famous king of _________? The first Famine Commission was constituted underWho among the following issued the largest number of gold coins? The 3rd edition of international film festival “Russian Film Days” in India has started in which city? Who was the author of the book ‘Manimekalai’? Thangjam Tababi Devi has won gold at the 2017 Asian Cadet Judo Championship (ACJC). She hails from which Indian state? GK quiz set 725 – gk questions and answers for banking to prepare for multiple exams at several time which covers general awareness section. General knowledge multiple choice questions with answers.
The Revolt of 1857 failed mainly because
  1. of superior resources of the British empire
  2. it was poorly organised and the rebels had no common ideal
  3. it had very little nationalist sentiment
  4. it was localised, restricted and scattered

Correct answer is option B
Who has been chosen for the INSA Young Scientist Award 2017?
  1. Prabeer Barpanda
  2. Sai Siva Gorthi
  3. Sanjay Pratihar
  4. Chandan Saha

Correct answer is option C i.e. Sanjay Pratihar
Explanation:
Dr. Sanjay Pratihar, a scientist at Tezpur University, has been chosen for the prestigious Indian National Science Academy (INSA) medal for the Young Scientist Award for the year 2017 for his excellent contribution to multi-metal complexes, theoretical understanding, selective sensing of Hq2+ions and important applications in agriculture. The award, which consists of a bronze medal, a certificate and cash award of Rs. 25,000, will be given to him during INSA’s anniversary meeting scheduled in December 2017. The award of an Academy medal to a Young Scientist shall be made in recognition of notable contributions to any branch of science or technology, recognised by the Academy, on the basis of work carried out in India.
In early medieval India, what did the term Jital refer to?
  1. Weight
  2. Diet
  3. Coin
  4. Game

Correct answer is option C
Purva Barve is associated with sports?
  1. Cricket
  2. Boxing
  3. Badminton
  4. Chess

Correct answer is option C i.e. Badminton
Explanation:
Recently, Purva Barve from India has won the Under-19 Women’s Singles Li Ning-Israel Open badminton tournament 2017 by defeating Lela Minadze of Russia by 21-6, 21-4 at the Sports Hall, Rishon LeZion in Israel. Apart from this, Varun Kapur from India has also won theUnder-15 Boys Singles tournament by defeating Toby Dillingham of England in the final by 21-10, 21-2.

Amoghavarsha I was a famous king of _________?

  1. Rashtrakuta Dynasty
  2. Pratihara Dynasty
  3. Chalukya Dynasty
  4. Solanki Dynasty

Correct answer is option A i.e. Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Explanation:or Nrupathunga.

The reign of Amoghavarsha is from 800 to 878 AD (though some scholars says that his reign was 62 years), one of the longest reigns. He was the greatest ruler of the Rastrakuta Empire. He indulged in constant wars with the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi and remained successful. Amoghavarsha was a patron of the Jains and liberally patronized the Digambara sect of Jains.

His contribution led to rapid progress made by the Digambara Jain sect in the 9th and 10 th century under Jinasena and Gunabhadra. (As evident from Mahapurana). Both of these Digambar Jain monks enjoyed favor of more than one monarchs and much responsible to eclipse Buddhism.

The first Famine Commission was constituted under
  1. Sir Richard Strachey
  2. Sir John Strachey
  3. Roberts
  4. Chamberlain

Correct answer is option A
Who among the following issued the largest number of gold coins?
  1. Satavahanas
  2. Kushanas
  3. Chalukyas
  4. Guptas

Correct answer is option D

The 3rd edition of international film festival “Russian Film Days” in India has started in which city?

  1. Delhi
  2. Pune
  3. Kochi
  4. Chennai

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

The third edition of international film festival “Russian Film Days” has started at Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi on November 10, 2017 with a special tribute to Raj Kapoor. It is an initiative to strengthen the Indo-Russian relationship through cinematic and cultural exchange. During the festival over the course of three days, Delhi movie-goers will be able to watch ‘The Bolshoi’, ‘The Ghost of Sonora’, ‘Yana + Yanko’, ‘Kitchen: World chef battle’, and ‘Attraction’ at DT Cinemas in Saket. This year the event expanded its borders and will be held in three major cities—Delhi, Mumbai and Panaji (Goa).The festival will come to an end in Delhi on November 12 before moving to Mumbai. It will conclude at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa from November 20.

Who was the author of the book ‘Manimekalai’?
  1. Ilango Adigal
  2. Seethalai Saathanaar
  3. Perudevanar
  4. Tiruttakrdeva

Correct answer is option B i.e. Seethalai Saathanaar
Explanation:
Seethalai Saathanaar was the author of the book ‘Manimekalai’. The book is a poem in 30 cantos. Its story is a sequel of an epic ‘Silappatikaram’ that tells the story of the conversion to Buddhism of the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi.
Thangjam Tababi Devi has won gold at the 2017 Asian Cadet Judo Championship (ACJC). She hails from which Indian state?
  1. Mizoram
  2. Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Tripura
  4. Manipur

Correct answer is option D i.e. Manipur
Explanation:
India has bagged three medals at the recently concluded 2017 Asian Cadet Judo Championship (ACJC) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In it, Thangjam Tababi Devi of Manipur won gold for India in the girl’s below 44kg weight category, while Haryana’s Simran clinched a bronze in the girl’s below 40kg division and Paramjeet of Haryana bagged bronze medal in the boy’s below 90kg category.